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THE FORUM Andrew Carnegie On The Negro. Home is the cradle of the virtues. Man is not quite up to the standard until he can say proudly to himself: "This is my own my precious home," and if he be able to add "and all paid for," so much the better. He has given the best proof possible of his good citizenship. This is our bulwark in America against revolutionary or socialistic ideas. So many millions own their homes that they control political action. The right of private property is sacred. Individualism rules in the republic. The Negro has not overlookt the Press as an essential element of modern progress. Several attempts were made to establish newspapers prior to 1847. In later years, however, many have become successful. The newspaper directory for 1905 gives 140 publications of every class publisht by negroes, but it is said to be incomplete. There are six negro magazines, two of these quarterly, denominational publications, four being monthly and undenominational. Most of the newspapers are devoted to local affairs and of little general interest, but some twenty-five publisht by negroes in different sections of the country are said to be really creditable to the profession of journalism." Woman's Club Notes. The regular monthly meeting of the club will be held at the residence of Mrs. Julia Duncan, 312 N. 13th street, Monday afternoon, April 6, at 2:30. All the members are requested to be present. The Home Culture Section under the chairmanship of Mrs. C. H. Morgan, will be entertained on the 13, by Mrs. Thos. Gaines. The spelling match which was to come off at Pleasant Grove Baptist church on the 30, owing to the inclement weather was deferred until a later date. This entertainment is to be given under the management of Mrs. R. Hunter. The True Reformers The progress which is making by the True Reformers here, is very gratifying indeed. This is the best and strongest organization among colored people, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. and local branch fountains over the entire United States. The persons composing the organization here are some of our best people, and the first fountain will soon be perfected. Rev. S. C. Manuel is president, Miss Eva Wilson, secretary and E. L. Rogers, treasure. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SATURDAY, The Cantata, "King Saul" at Arion Hall The ladies in charge of th cantata to be presented at Arion Hall, during this month, are at work arduously, to make this play surpass the high class rendition of the "Queen Esther," presented last year. It promises to be the finest thing of the season, (also for charity) as was the one presented last year. These ladies work gratuitously and arduous for the Home, and solicit a large house, which is more than probable. Last year $148 was cleared and given over to the Home. Rhinehart Building Beautiful Flats Elmer Rhinehart. the master mechanic, is erecting a trio of beautiful flats on North 11th St. between Jefferson and Madison. The flats will be modern and for rent. We are glad to see it. The Alderman of the Sixth Ward. The colored people's attention is called to the importance of electing a Republican in that ward. Mr. Arrowsmith desires to improve the ward. We have never had a Republican in that ward for a time. The ward needs a young vigorous man who will look after the interest of the ward. He is an union man, and regarded high among all the best people. The way to get good men in office and consequently results, is to elect them when they apply for office. Mr. Arrowsmith does not promise to revolutionize things, but simply avers that he will see that, that ward gets its rights in the way of appropriations for needed improvements and so forth. A vote for him is a Republican vote and a right vote. Oharies F. Butz man, Jr. Charles F. Butzman, Jr., candidate for alderman in the first ward, was born and reared in that ward and is a staunch Republican. He is the regular nominee on the ticket against whom no one has a grivance. We advise the party vote for him to be solid or nearly so. The only way you can maintain a Republican majority in the council, is to support the candidates on the ticket. The colored people had no man this year and will therefore vote for the regular Republican candidate, Charles F. Butzman. He says he will use efforts and vote for the improvement of the first ward and you all know the ward needs improvements, many and varied therefore we endorse Mr. Butz- ```markdown ``` man, and ask the Republican constituency for their undivided suffrage. Frank R. Simmons, Jr., is a candidate for assistant supervisor and takes this course in appealing to his many friends for support, and notifying them of the fact. He is a well known young man, being engaged in the book store business with his father. Everyone knows that colored people are given a square deal at Simmons' being employed there in various capacities. This young man has made a good supervisor and is asking for the suffrage of his constituents on his merits, assuring them that he shall be pleased to vote for a betterment of the county at all times. He is a man of pleasing disposition and before ran ahead of the ticket. There is not a firm in town dealing more nearly on the square than the Simmons' book store. Mester for Supervisor-at-Large. In presenting the name of Henry Mester for supervisor at large, the Republicans have chosen one of the best men in the county. The office is an important one and calls for men of his calibre. The colored vote will, no doubt, as it should, go solid for him for they know him to be a true man—a man who helped many of them when the opportunity presented itself. Many of them remember when he was engaged in the brickmaking business he gave the colored people a square deal—gave them work, that is what counts. On this plea we ask a solid colored Republican vote for him, especially. There are many ways he can again give work and other aid to the people who need it. So here is your opportunity to return a favor and help yourself. Mrs. Moore of W. Mill St. is improving slowly—Mrs. Delia Savage is some better—Mrs R. Calhoun spent Thursday in El. paso—Elder G. Brown preached the Blue Ribbon club's sermon at the A M. E. church Wednesday evening.—The Stearles Band rendered appropriate music—Mr Chas. Shirley was confined to his bed Wednesday with Lagripe—Earnest Calhoun spent Sunday in Holder—The malory Brs. of Jackeonville were in the city this week singing for political meetings—Mr. Jack Hawkins has returned to the city—J. waldrge and wife have returned to their home in Holder, having spent the winter in Cincinnati.—Chas Anderson in the city—Richard Bowan has returned to the city Mrs. A. Moss has returned to Bloomington after a brief stay in Champaign. Her husband will follow her Easter. APR. 4, 1908. Frank R. Simmons, Jr. Bloomington. 15C A MONTH. St. Paul Sewing Circle: The Sewing Circle was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Solomon White on Thursday afternoon. A large number was present and much work was accomplished. The ladies are working strenuously for the success of their fair Easter week. The circle will be entertained next week by Mr. Barney Clem, 900 S. College street. It is hoped that all friends will help the ladies in their great effort. Quincy News. Capt. Fred Ball left this week for North Dakota where he will remain during the summer. Rev. Cromwell of Jacksonville filled the pulpit of the Elm St., Baptist church nigdt and morning Sunday. Miss Johnson of Memphis, Mo. after spending a few day in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. Johnson, has returned to her home. Rev. Wilson is carrying on a great work. The Mission Circle of the Union Baptist church are doing a good work under the leadership of Mrs. Dyson. A Decaturite Tells of Local Option And the Negro in Decatur—The Argument is Reasonable. The Local Option campaign is all the go. Some Negroes are making fools of themselves and the white man is getting the money and telling the Negro to vote from a religious and moral standpoint, and some of the same men will not serve and wait on Negroes. Dr. E. T. Evens who absolutely refused to pull or work upon a Negro's tooth had the nerve to come into a Negro church last Sunday and tell the people what their duty was, and what they should do. Negroes awake to your sense of duty and study the situation and when you have done so, what will the local option profit the Negro? Then you might ask what will they lose? First, I will say their employment; second, the white man will not give them jobs in their stores and factories and the saloon work the Negro is the best he can do. Then the thing for you to do is to get together by combination, construction and cooperation and open up avenues for the Negro men and women and when you have done such, you will not say that the Negro works at a saloon from a choice of labor, but simply the best thing he can do and until you do that you have no right to kick Presiding Elder Cottman has been quite ill the past week, but we are glad to know that he is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Daisy White is slightly improved at this writing. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to 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. BOGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 6; Skith 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. Gorman The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, April 4, 1908. Negroes of Oklahoma to Fight "Jim Crow Cors." William H. Harrison and William H. Hart, two colored lawyers of Oklahoma are showing rare legal talent in their flight against the constitution of Oklahoma, avering that the state constitution is repugnant to the national constitution which says, of how a state constitution must be: "The Constitution shall be republican in form, and make no distinction in civil and political rights on account of race or color, and shall not be repugnant to the Constitution of the United States and the principles of the Declaration of Independence." Again we call attention to the colored enterprises—they must be liberally patronized. We also call attention to the fact that our people in business must compete with others, in price, manners and accommodations. Also in the neatness and cleanliness in their places of business, especially where such is an indispensible asset. The term "editor" has now such a liberal interpretation that a man who "edits" need not necessariy know anything about the English language, or indeed, be able to write an intelligible sentence. He just "edits"-that's all. In strict construction, a goat also "edits"-most anything—R. W. Thompson in The Freeman. Point well taken. Whereas, there are many clubs in our city among our women whose objects and purposes are as varied as their number, we advise that a reading and lecture club be organized. a club where the young and elderly ladies may go once or twice a week or often, and read the papers and magazines. Have say once a week to lecture by some member. Also occasionally invite some man to deliver a talk. Such a club may also, be made an auxiliary to some of the clubs already in operation. We, in accord with the Republican portion of Indiana, are for our distinguished Vice-President, Charles W. Fairbanks, for President. We must admit, however, that Secretary, W, H. Taft is in the lead for that office, and that unless conditions greatly change: THE FORUM will maintain it until the convention sets. The opinion prevails pretty generally that the Secretary will not be as strong after the first ballot, and that if he is not selected on that ballot, it will prove Mr. Fairbank's opportunity. This, however, is simply pre convention conjectures where conclusions are based on former happenings. A convention is as fractious as an untrained horse, and may break out at any plsce, The one thing positive is that Mr. Taft up to date has more votes pledged him than any candidate in the field.—The Freeman. Gibbs the Barrister. The latest disciple of Blackstone to be admitted to the bar in this city, is Charles S. Gibbs, having recently passed the law examination at Ottawa. Mr. Gibb's ambition, since we have known him has been to become a lawyer—to this end he applied himself, the final result being that we have one more attorney to plead our cases. That he will reach the summit, is clearly evident for if his arduousness does not diminish, i.e., the kind that he has displayed during the time he was preparing for the 'exam' the city of Springfield can expect much from him. That he will not disappoint you, we are willing to vouch for. Mr. Gibbs is an excellent talker, with a clear delivery, and good enunciation, this coupled with an extraordinary glossary, make him a speaker that will add to his profession that dignity that it has merited all, down the ages. While he is eloquent, his oratory is not altisonous. We desire to say that he is competent and worthy and we are in hopes that our people will appreciate this man's ability with their patronage. We hope to see his law practice reach such gigantic proportions as to enanable him to give employment to two or three stenographers and typewriters. Meyer H. Klempner We take pleasure in presenting to our readers, Mr. Meyer H. Klempner, who is a candidate for assistant supervisor on the Republican ticket. We have known this gentleman for some time and have always found him to be ever loyal and ready to aid the party's minutest detail. He is a young man and conducts a business on N.9th street, being a business man, he could well serve the people from a standpoint of economics. Mr Klempner is friendly to the Negro and we ask that the 900 or 1,000 Negro votes be cast solidly for him. The time has arrived when we should aim to lend men our suffrage whom we can trust, and this is one of the times. Mr. Klempner gives employment to several colored men and displays no unfriendly scruples on account of a man's nationality. He should be elected as an assistant supervisor on his merits as a loyal Republican and because he is trustworthy, reliable and competent. The Deneen colored people are preparing to show the marvelous record made by the present governor and his relation to all the people. New Telepnone, 1478. 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Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. Political integrity is the road but thieves reap what is sown. Jacksonville Illinois Items. The regular meeting of the Ladies Art Club was held at the residence of Mrs. Madora Bryant on Lurton street. A light luncheon was served—The Woman's club was delightfully entertained at their club room by Mrs. M. Crow after business a luncheon was served. Mrs. Douglas will be the hostess next week—Second annual meeting, Domestic Science Club was held at Mrs. Moore's. Remarks were made by visitors. Mrs. Haden was called away on account of sickness—Rev Hill of Paris preached an able sermon at Emery Baptist church. Miss Elizabeth Williams, returned this week from Canton and I St. David Ill where had been visiting friends. Rev. Smalley is the preacher at Grace church. MORTUARY Mr. A. Morrison died suddenly Sunday morning at his residence 1612 E. Reynolds Street Heart failure is ascribed as the cause. The funeral was held on Tuesday and interment was made in Oakridge. He leaves a wife and children to mourn their loss, and many relatives and friends. John L. Phillips. Ex. mayor, dropped dead on the streets near his home last Tuesday, heart fail ure being ascribed as the cause. Mrs. Julia Duncan entertained several of the delegates at her home on last Thursday. Among those were Mesdames L. A. Davis of Chicago and C. A. Fields of Peoria. Quality First Quantity Second Price Third Three Influences that have establish. ed CLARKSONS Modern Drug -STORE- In Popular Favor as nothing else could TEST IT FOR YOURSELF 213 South Sixth If We Please You Please Tell Others The New Kentucky Barbershop. P. WHITE & Co. Invite You Around; Good service. 506 South Main Street, Bloomington, Ill Thos. W. Walker, late of South Bend, Ind., is in the city visiting his many friends. --- THE FORUM John Harold White has returned to the city after an extended stay in Chicago. Little Jordice McCoo is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eward White. Shiloh Court will hold its annual services at union church 12 instance. $1.50 io East St. Louis every Sat urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM 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. Don't fail to get a programme of the music to be rendered Tuesday eve. Apr. 21st. at Masonic Hall. SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES. Every Sunday. St. Paul, 622 E. Mason St., Rev. T. Price, pastor. Union, 12th & Mason Sts., Rev. C. S. Manuel, pastor. Zion, 9th and Carpenter, Rev. Williams, pastor. Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity, 15th St., between Washington and Jefferson Sts., Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, pastor. Pleasant Grove, 18th and Cass, Rev. Bloodworth, pastor. St. John, 14th and Mason Sts., Rev. J. Bundy, pastor. New Hope, 8th and Miller, no regular pastor. Grace M. E., 14th and Brown Sts., no regular pastor. Sunday School at all the churches; the public invited to attend. Services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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. E. L. ROGERS, 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 annual conference of the M. E. church was in session last week in St. Louis, Mo. --- THE ANNEX BUFFET THE ANNEX BUFFET Restaurant in rear--Hotel Accommodations reasonable--Try our 20c Meals First-class Saloon, First-class Goods Fine Wines Liquors—Choicest Imported and Domestic Cigars. I am handling the famous SCHLITZ BEER, that is making Springfield famuos New Telephone 1491. EDWARD WHITE, Jr. PROPRIETOR. BIG FREE LUNCH EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT. 809. E. Washington Street, Springfield, Illinois St. Paul's Annual Easter Fair. The ladies Sewing Circle of St. Paul A. M. E. church, will give their annual Easter Fair Monday and Tuesday nights. Apr. 20th and 21st. Opening Monday night with a grand Parade of the different nationalities, including a high-class entertainment. Tuesday night the beautiful Easter Lily drill, the base of the lily of which each performer will have two; will rest on the floor, extending two feet above the head, recitations, song and music in connection; colonial relics from one hundred to three hundred and seventy-five years old, some of which have been exhibited at worlds fair at Chicago. and other interesting features. accompanied by parent or guardian. All Sewing Circles and church clubs are especially invited. Ministers and their wives are admitted free of charge. All who have soliciting cards must report on or before Tuesday, Apr. 21st. as many quilts will be given as prizes on 21st. of Apr. Please help the sewing circle raise money to pay on church debt. ALICE WHITE. President, T. PRICE. Pastor 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 JONE 461 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. 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 services and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Out April Eighth, 2000 Copies Will be in colors as usual. All Business firms and caedi dates wishing for special write ups with cuts etc., will inform this officeon time. Remember we never fail The only real wealth is land possession, especially here. OUR MOTTO: To give the best ices and the best attention to pa Regular Meals a specialty 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. 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Mrs. Louise White, 716 North 2nd street, Springfield, Ill., has asked us to say to. the public that she has been appointed district sales agent for J. E. McBrady & Co's, Manufactures and Chemists, Chicago, Ill.) Toilet goods, and will call soon. City Makes Financial Report The first complete financial report of our city's condition was made this week, showing that we are not insolvent but owe considerable back monies. The present administration has paid a large debt of a former administration and is getting the city's books in an intelligible condition. The Dunbar News-Company Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Wash. or 3061 so 6 I purpose, step by step, create a regular news store; handling all colored literature, books etc. also the big Sunday dailies. Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. 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Call at Thompson's, 815 East Wash ington st. for colored papers. Every club woman should get The Freeman and reed the Woman's Department. Read the article in this week's Forum on "Mob Rule and Anarchy" STAR THEATRE. Open Every Night Best Vaudeville Seen in the City. Prices: 10 cents, box seats. 25c 811 E. Washington St. Springfield, Illinois. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be- 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. Leading Article in THE OUTLOOK Magazine by the Founder of Tuskegee, Explodes Theory That Southern Prohibition is the Result of Negro "Terrorism." "PROHIBITION HAS THE SOUTH BEHIND IT." In a significant study of "Prohibition and the Negro" in the South by Booker Washington, the famous negro leader and educator, which is published in The Outlook for March 14. Dr. Washington details with much emphasis the reasons why the great anti liquor movement through the southland has no fundamental basis in the race question, and that it is actually an issue "in the interest of both races because of the hurtful economic and moral results" of whiskey In a leading editorial commenting upon the words of Booker Washington, The Outlook, while still apparently regarding the Prohibition question in its former narrow attitude of a question of barrooms and individual drinking places merely, breaks through its long record of conservatism upon the reform with this unexpected tribute to the progress of the movement through the southland. "One thing is clear. The movement against the saloon in the South is not an attempt on the part of the whites to remove from the blacks what they reserve for themselves. It is rather a self denying ordinance. It reflects the growth of the belief of the solidarity of society. It is an assertion of the truth that what is an injury to a part is an injury to the whole. The presence in the South of a race in an irresponsible stage of development has unquestionably had its effect in increasing the sense of responsibility in the more advanced race. Whether it appears in the form of local option or in the form of State Prohibition, the victorious attack upon the saloon in the South is a cheering sign of the spread of the principle that no man, no body of men, no race of men can live unto themselves." "I have read much in the Southern papers," declared Dr. Washington, "about the Prohibition movement in the South Prohibition in the South Not Provoked by Negro Issue. in the Southern papers," declared Dr. Washington, "about the Prohibition movement in the South being based wholly upon the determination or desire to keep liquor away from the negroes and at the same time provide a way for the white people to get it. I have watched the Prohibition movement carefully from its inception to the present time, and I have seen nothing in the agitation in favor of the movement, nothing in the law itself, and nothing in the execution of the law that warrants any such conclusion. "The PROHIBITION MOVEMENT IS BASED UPON A DEEP-SEATED DESIRE TO GET RID OF WHISKEY IN THE INTEREST OF BOTH RACES BECAUSE OF ITS HURTFUL ECONOMICAL AND MORAL RESULTS. "The Prohibition sentiment is as strong in counties where there are practically no colored people as in the black-belt counties. "I want to emphasize the fact that the contrary is true: Prohibition in the South is essentially a moral movement, the first effect of which has been a remarkable reduction in crime. "Putting it roundly, according to the reports of the police magistrates, Prohibition has reduced the amount of crime in Birmingham one-third and in Atlanta one-half since January 1st, when the law went into force." Continuing, Dr. Washington quotes the official figures which show the remarkable reduction in crime in Birmingham and Atlanta as typical Southern Prohibition cities. "Southern prisons," he goes on to say, "are conducted too largely for the purpose of punishing men rather than reforming them, and that they are therefore constantly discharging back into the ranks of the industrious and law-abiding populations THE FORUM a stream of hardened and embittered men and women, which in turn pollutes the masses of the people with which it mingles." "Prohibition has attacked this evil at the source and THE RESULTS WHICH THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS LAW BROUGHT ABOUT SERVE TO INDICATE TO WHAT EXTENT EVILS THAT THE SOUTH HAS ACCEPTED AS HUMAN AND INEVITABLE CAN BE MODIFIED AND CURED IF PROPER MEASURES ARE TAKEN, AND THESE MEASURES ARE BACKED BY THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE." "In his report to the Mayor at the end of the first month of Prohibition," says Dr. Washington, "Judge N. B. Feagin of Bir- Typical Official Items Showing Prohibition Results. mingham notes that among other similar figures the aggregate arrests showed a decrease of 33 1-3 per cent. over January, '07, with saloons, drunkenness, 80 per cent; wife beating, 70 per cent; vagrancy, 30 per cent." etc. After detailing other official figures from both Birmingham and Atlanta, similar to those repeatedly noted in ASSOCIATED PROHIBITION PRESS dispatches, Dr. Washington says: "These evidences indicate that the closing of the saloons and the breeding places of crime and disorder has brought a remarkable change into the homes of the poor where finally the effects of crime and disorder are always most keenly felt." "The interesting thing about the Prohibition movement in the South," says Dr.. Washington, "Is that it goes out Prohibition Backed by the Church in the from and is supported by the churches. The cempaign * * * which changed Birmingham from wet to dry began * * * in a ministers' meeting." "It was predicted Prohibition's that Prohibition Effect on would demoralize Business. predictions do not seem to have been fulfilled. It has recently been announced that a fourteen story building was to be erected on the site of one of the oldest saloons in Birmingham; and Atlanta is preparing to pave and improve the notorious Decatur Street on which the larger part of the dives of the city were located. It is promised that it will soon become one of the best streets in the city." In conclusion, Dr. Washington sums up the reasons why Prohibition has made such a complete conquest of the South "Prohibition has been the popular issue and it has the South behind it. Many of those, I am informed, who voted for Prohibition were men who themselves belonged to the class that have supported the saloon. "The educated men and leaders of my own race have been quick to see the advantage that would come from the total suppression of the saloon * * * In Birmingham the negroes formed an organization and cast nearly all the registered colored vote for Prohibition. "Prohibition in the South is to a certain extent a woman's movement. In the campaign in Alabama it was the women, the mothers and the wives and the children of the men who supported the saloon with their earnings, who marched in the procession and stood all day at the polls to see that their husbands, sons and fathers voted right. "Prohibition in the South is in no way a political maneuver, but an inspired movement of the masses of the people. It is an intellectual awakening and a moral revolution." MR. JOHN G. WOOLLEY in his eleventh special article for the Chicago Daily News from the Hawaiian Islands, published March 19th, describes in his own inimitable style a trip to one of the famus volcanoes on the Island of Maui, and details an incidental lecture tour in the interest of the temperance cause which he completed among the school children of that section of the Islands. Speaking of this incident Mr. Woolley says: "I had come in pursuance of my school campaign to teach the young idea how to shoot the rapids of legalized temptation and reach the plain sailing of total abstinence, and a most interesting and informing tour it is. "My first attempts in the novel campaign were crowned with the cypress of decisive and immediate failure. Trying my more or less abstract, altruistic, cut and dried deliverances, adapted to the opportunity only in the size of the dose. I VOTE YES LOCAL OPTION COMMITTEE. found myself nonplused, futile and mightily instructed by prompt and visible inadequacy. The rut had no message for the little hill. Immortal values were not currency in that market. But when I raised the question of turning streams of whiskey into the irrigating ditches of the sugar cane, or flooding the rice and taro patches with beer, or freshening flowers with gin, I found myself suddenly in the midst of a live issue, from which the exit was easy into the gardening of the wonderful bulbs of nerves and the fine gray vines of brain filaments. Then the response was quick and enthusiastic and I realized as never before that the road to ethics is through the field of economics." Man Wanted, to solicit advertising fot the Easter Number of Fo lum at once. Bishop M'Dowell Talks Upon "Race Problemt" Bishop W. F. McDowell of Chicago, who has been presiding over the sessions of the Central Missouri M. E. Conference during the past week at Union Me: memorial Church preached a strik ing discourse yesterday morning on the "Race Problem" to the colored delegates and visitors, after performing the ceremonies of confirmation and ordination. He said in part: "What we are in the habit of calling the race problem is not a problem that involves the welfare or the destiny of any particular class of men. It is one that involves the human race. It is a great moral and social problem hat applied to all classes of men alike. The black man has his share in this great problem just the same of the white man and the yellow man, no more and no less. What is good for the white man is good for the black man, and what is bad for him is bad for you. The only solution of this great problem is for all men both white and black to get better. Let the best men of both races unite in suppressing criminals of both races. You can do much to aid in the solution of this problem by leading exemplary lives, by cultivating truth, honesty, industry and sobriety. The black man needs the same things the white man needs. It is the duty of every man and woman in Christ to climb upward by the practice of the Christian virtues, but it is also our duty to lift up our fellow men as we climb —From the Globe Democrat. Excerpts From Ray Stannard Baker In The American Magazine for "And yet all these strangeblooded people are classed roughly together as Negroes. I remember once sitting on the platform at a great meeting at the People's Tabernacle in Atlanta. An audience of some 1,200 colored people were present. A prominent white man gave a brief address in which he urged the Negroes present to accept with humility the limitations imposed upon them by their heredity, that they were Negroes and therefore should accept with grace the place of inferiority. Now as I look out over that audience which included the best class of colored people in Atlanta, I could not help asking myself: "What is this blood he is appealing to, anyway?" "For I saw comparatively few men and women who could really be called Negroes at all. Some were so light as to be indistinguishable from Caucasians, A bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church who sat near me on the platform was a nephew of Robert Toombs, one of the great men of the South, and a leader of the Confederacy. Another man present was the grand son of a famous senator of South Carolina. Several others I knew of were half brothers or sisters or cousins of more or less well known white men. And I could not hear this appeal to heredity without thinking of the not a* all humble southern blood which flowed in the veins of some of these men and women. How futile such advice really was and how little it got into the hearts of the audience, was forcibly impressed on me afterward by the remark of a mulatto I met. "They've given us their blood THE FORUM LAND SALE. whether we wanted it or not," he said, "and now that they ask us not to respond to the same ambition and hopes that they have. They have given us fighting blood and expect us not to struggle." 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. E. L. ROGERS, 3051/2 South 6th street. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO Stand Fast For Rights. BUY A HOUSE LOT IN BOSTON. For $10 cash. The lots are situated in the best residential section of the suburbs of Boston. Best electric and railroad service. Nothing like it are offered to investors. In a short time these lots will be selling for 20 times as much as you pay for it today. Only a few lots selling for $10. Full information by E. L. Rogers, Agent. Whatever you believe to be right stand by and fight for that end. Do not go against your own conscience. For a house divided against itself cannot stand. You can't lose for doing, at all times that which you conceive to be right. You may be in a hurry some time and almost persuaded to "get money" regardless—but all this is vain. You shall not perish. Man shall not live by bread alone. 'The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree.' 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. Stand firm, with your head up. and ever pleading for that which pririshes not. What doth it profi man to gain all the world and lose his soul. Don't be afraid you will starve. "God moves in a mysterious way. His wonders to perform." Call on W. M. 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