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THE FORUM VO. 5, NO. 11 State Politics Getting Interesting Deneen and Yates to Fight to a Finish. A resume of the political situation shows no signs of amnesty nor retreat. Yates continues to make allegations of Deneen's "maladministration," but the governor answers and refutes every charge to a satisfactory degree. There are about 50 000 colored votes in the state, and from present indications, Deneen will get fifty per cent. of that vote, which is remarkable as Yates was once the highest ideal of a man in the eyes of the colored people, and that popularity has not diminished but Governor Deneen has appointed colored men to higher positions than Yates did and has also appointed with the retentions, more men than Yates. This coupled with the fact that Deneen has made a splendid record; made a good record in Chicago, and will advance men to positions on their merits and political worth, also assuring them of more and better places as they open, make him more entitled to the colored vote than any other candidate for governor at this primary. There may, it is said, be a third man in the field for governor. Apparently secretary Rose will have a fierce competitor from Winnebago, county. J. W Templeton of Chicago, will make a strong campaign for auditor if present indications are not like mushrooms. Andrew Russel yet has the field to himself for state treasurer, but there being three months before the election, we cannot safely prognosticate. Attorney General Stea wil, it is said, have formidable opposition. In our county there are several offices to be filled, namely: States attorney, recorder, circuit clerk, coroner, members of the legislature. Mr. Mortimer is an avowed candidate for states attorney. John Junneman is said to be a candidate for the legislature. Ben Rich will ask for his place again. Roy M. Seely, city attorney, is a problematical candidate for states attorney. John Canfield, A. B. Cochran and John Klaren are Republican candidates for coroner. The fight will end Aug. 8, and the election for county, state and national offices, will take place the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November which will be Nov. 3d. Negroes to Sue Alton. The children of Scott Bibbs of Alton will sue for 20,000 dollars damages as a result of their being deprived of school privileges for the last ten years. They have attended a private "Be ye doers and not sayers only." school and will demand entrance and diplomas from the Alton high school. "Social Equality" Scare. At New York Banquet Whites and Negroes Socfaliz. Event Causes Sensation. It was very amusing to read from the daily papers Wednesday morning the news that white prominent society girls sat side by side with Negroes at a banquet in New York City. "There were, the report said, 20 white girls and prominent white men, among whom were: Editors Villard and Holt and Miss Overton who made speeches in favor of amalgamation and intermarriage of races as the only solution to the race problem. What will the "moss backs in the South say? What will the hypocrites in the North say? What do the Negro say? Keep still and saw wood or will they in part, if not in whole, object? The colored people have never made any special pleas for what is known as social equality. How can they reasonably do so? Are not many of us badly mixed up? Some times a father, black as the ace of spades, while the mother, as white as a Canadian? And on the other hand, how many have mothers dark as the eve of midnight and father a member of the same race to which Villard and Miss Overton belong. The colored people did not get this country into the present puzzle and do not propose to worry their brain getting it out. 'For whatsoever a race soweth That shall it also reap ' Carlock's Shop For Men. We are to make a special campaign for Carlock; and in doing so we shall only present the facts in the case, hoping to convince our readers of the undisputed superiority in Carlocks goods, both for wear and looks and price. since Carlock became a candidate for cheif among the commercial men, he hrs gained votes daily. His place is 225 So. 6th street. The best place in town for men. Jacksonville Items. The Ladies Art Club was entertained last week by Mrs Geo. Clark at her home on Railroad Snreet. A luncheon was served after the usual business.—the women club was entertained by Mrs F. Strong Monday afternoon at 2:30 at their club. After business transaction a delicious lunch was served. Mrs. Grace Young made an instructive talk on the duty of the women.—The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. A. Brown on Chamber street. The funeral services of Mrs. Sa DAY, MAY. 2, 1908. die Jefferson, daugether of Mrs. Maria Price, took place last Wednesday afternoon from the A. M. E. church Remains were interred in Jacksonville cemetery. Rev. Alexander, of Galesburg, Ill. is here for a few weeks, holding a ten days meeting at Mt. Emory Baptist church. st. Paul sewing Circle was entertained Thursday by Mrs. A J. Young of 1206 East Madison street. After the usual business, and the report of the Easter Fair the hostess served a dainty lunch. Next Thursday the Circle will meet at the church, and a reception will be tendered the officers and members and friends who worked so hard for the success of the Easter Fair. At the 4th banquet by the C. Attucks Club, rendered at Brown and Neal's restaurant last week, a very able and instructive address4 was made by Mr. Alexander, of Arkansas, guest of the club on that occasion. Mrs. C. H. Jones and daughter Constacee were in Decatur this week. Mrs. sanford Davis, who was taken seriously ill Easter Sunday, is much improved. Colored People Stirred Industrially The colored people are stirred in the business world to a degree never before reached in Springfield, and ere long our people will have some standing in this community. The enterprise Loan and Savings Co., will grow to a savings bank in five years, our lawyers are planning to have a formidable legal forum, the grocerymen are making phenomenal progress. The True Reformers will make great head way, The Forum will be daily in the next four or five years. Plans are on foot by our real estate men to buy up acres of land adjacent to the city, a drug store, shoe store and gents' furnishing department are to be put up in short. A ten story office building with a fine hall suitable for all purposes is contemplated by our business men. The K. of P. lodges will erect a handsome building. the U. B. F. lodge is planning to do a tremendous work. So you who are asleep wake up for the colored people are going to do business hereafter.—Staff Correspondent. Ambidexter Auxiliary Board At a meeting of the board of directors of Ambidexter Institute the president outlined a plan to interest one or more of our state and national colored fraternal societies to purchase and use the 15C A MONTH. institute for a home and school for dependent and orphan children of deceased members of the order; also admitting other students who may desire a sound and industrial training. An auxiliary board of directors consisting of the following well known gentleman has been appointed by the president to cooperate with the regular board of directors in perfecting the above plan to wit: Capt. R. A. Byrd, secretary endowment department U. B.F.; John Mosby, ex-state G. M. of U. B.F.; A. Morris Williams, attorney at law; Henry King, prominent member G. U. O. of O. F., W. T. Scott, secretary Fred Douglas lodge No. 48 U. B. F., Charles Brown, student in law school, T. W. Warrick, deputy G. M. U. B. F., Henry Rector, prominent A. F. & A. M. Jesse Mann, Lincoln bank messenger. Dr. J. H. Magee. Pres. Ambidexter. Profit of One Penny The following investment was begun two years ago by a member of the Don't Worry Club. With one penny I bought two spools of button hole twist with which I made a lamp mat and sold it for ten cents. With two ten cents I bought two yards of calico, made a baby dress and sold it for twenty five cents. With 25c bought five yards of gingham, made two aprons and sold them for 50c. With 50c I bought ten yards of calico, made a wrapper and sold same for 80c. With 80c bought table scarf and floss worked it and sold it for $2. Bought violet pillow for 25c and 20c worth of floss and a pansy pillow for 10c and gave same to the mite missionary society. With the remainder of the two dollars I bought 11 yards of muslin, made three skirts and sold them for one dollar each. Bought 5 yards muslin for 50c, three spools of thread and 60c worth of cotton for a quilt for the pastor's wife. For yellow quilt bought 5 yards at 6c yard and for another six yards of muslin at 10c a yard and two spools of thread and 50c worth of cotton. With the remainder of money bought yarn and ribbon and maee house slippers and sold them for one dollar. With one dollar bought material for shirt waist; made the waist and sold it for two dollars and with that paid for the quilting of the quilt which I donated to the pastor's wife. Mrs. Annie Atkinson who has been very sick has greatly improved. The Easter program rendered at Grace M. E. church last Sunday, reported to have an excell rendered one. You see the initial advertisement in this paper of Hall & Herrick. This is one of the oldest and most reliable firms in the city. 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 Malu 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gamman The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Mayl, 2 1908. Supreme Court's Decision Sweeping The Illinois Supreme Court last week, rendered the Alton School case in favor of the complainants, Scott Bibbs et al, colored, who for the last ten years, have labored incessantly and arduously, to compel the Alton schools to admit colored children in the public schools in whatever district they may be a resident. Ten years ago the schools of Alton were separated and Negroes were not allowed to attend the same graded schools with white children. The colored people protested and for all these years the fight has been in progress, the Supreme Court, at each decision rendered, reversed the decision of the lower courts—but this time that august body goes further, setting aside the decision of the lower court and authorizing Scott Bibbs et al to send their children to the schools in the district wherein they reside and further reprimanding the jury that did not convict when the preponderance of evidence was in favor of conviction. The decision is the greatest blow against caste prejudice and jury bribing in many a day. Illinois retains her lofty position among the liberty-loving states that will not, even at this magnificent period in our eventful history sacrifice her good name and high ideals of good government, planted deep in her rich soil, by Lincoln Lovejoy and Palmer. We doff our hat to the colored people of Alton who so magnanimously fought for their rights, guaranteed in the constitution of the nation. This decision is far broader and more far reaching than this specific case at Alton. We glory in these Altonians, who under the very shadow of Lovejoy's tomb, there as it is, towering the sky, the emblem of justice, purity and nobility—the first great martyr for real direct freedom—Lovejoy! how precious art thy name. "Love and Joy"—may we ever remember the ordeais at Alton, seventy one years ago, through which this martyr went, and never, in war or peace, sacrifice the true principles on which this government is based. When I read how Lovejoy suffered for our sake it makes my young blood course warm and fast in my veins, and causes me to have a certain inseparable affection that shall never vanish for the race to whom Lovejoy was a component part. Let us THE FORUM TUCK Board Fin Regula ed. Adams Insurance House, pause and go back seventy years and see what manner of man this must have been. Let us remember he wept that we might enjoy these manifold blessings. Some times we are forced to shout on reading after the deeds of Lovejoy, Sumner, Garrison, Lincoln, Fred Douglas and John Brown: 'Let floods of penitential grief, Burst forth from every eye.' Capt. R. A. Byrd, of Adams county, a clerk in the Insurance Department at the State House, is highly endorsed by leading Republicans, colored and white, state and national, for one of the sergeants at arms at the National Republican Convention to be held in Chicago, June 16, 1908. The colored people en masse, will receive this news with great acclaim as they feel that a more fitting and high tribute could not be paid a more deserving and conversant man. He gets endorsemen from the highest officials in the 8th regiment, and leading state officials who know him personally and admire his fine qualities and congenial disposition. The Forum is heartily in accord with the above, and personally, believe that it will be a mark of deserved respect paid one of the best Republican young men in all Illinois. A man who does things, and ever stands ready to go up or down bearing the colors to the breeze, for the party, of Lincoln, Grant, McKinley, Roosevelt and Deneen. 1908. stands searing for the McKin- PETE 52 mer- mns of enlarg- it also Why the enterprising merchants patronize the columns of this paper is because of it enlarged circulation, as well as it also covers the territory beyond the reach of other journals. If you feel that you have not got results by advertising in the daily papers, just place your card in The Forum and note the many new customers that will be attracked to your bargain counters every week in the year, who represent the money spending people and who regard an advertisement in this paper as an endorsement of the firm making the offer If a white merchant desires the colored trade he must extend an invitation through the colored paper. The Forum is the official organ of the colored people of Springfield. 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One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. FOR SALE. De Witt County, Illinois—Waynesville. One fine piece of residence property. Modern house in good condition $450.00. Easy terms. One hundred and forty-five acres rich farm land in fine state of cultivation, one mile from Waynesville, no house. $150.00 per acre, easy terms. One hundred and sixty acres 3½ miles from Waynesville, improved, twenty acres in pasture, at $115.00 per acre. Rents for $900.00 per annum. Terms easy. C. H. JONES, 116 S. 7th St., Springfield, Ill. JAS. SMITH (SALOONIST.) 8th and Washington Streets Invites the public to make this place their headquarters Choice Wines and liquors. Standard brands of domestic cigars. The Public Invited. A. C. CORNELL 10c Meals They Can't be Beat 111 South 7th St. --- ManyFoot Troubles May be relieved and corrected by wearing my Special Shoe properly constructed to give support to the weakened part and eventually restore same to its normal condition. It matters not whether flat, deformed or tender feet broken down arches-or lame-my system of Plaster Paris Lasts, the exact duplicate of your own feet rectify these misfortunes and permit walking as others do. Physicians and surgeons are invited to inspect my system of shoe building. Illustrated Booklet for 4c to Pay Postage. MARTIN LARSON Expert Shoe Specialist, 54 Fifth Avenue, near Randolph St., Chicago, Ill. Notice This paper is represented by the Busher Advertising Co. Public stenogra- phy. Done at This Office. short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S. 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois FOR CORONER FOR CORONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for coroner of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Aug. 8th, '08. JOHN C. CANFIELD. MORTUARY After an illness of only two days. Miss Mary Ann Taborn, of 19th and Brown streets; departed this life Sunday April 26 at 3 p.m. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon at the E. L, H. T. church. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell officiating. She leaves to mourn four brothers several nieces and other relatives. "THE FLAMING SWORD." An ably edited religious magazine, which deals with future existence of man, and the coming of Christ, and contains also, the strongest and best information on Christian origin ever before advanced, social and political questions of the day — it is a fine authority on the most perplexing subjects of the day. Price: 1 year $1.00; 10c a copy. White "The Flaming Sword Co., Estero, Lee County, Fla. St. Augustine's Mission. 1420 South Grand Ave., East. Services every Sunday. Sunday School. 4 p. m.; Divine services, 7:45 p. m. All are invited. Conducted by Rev. The minstrel to be given by the Lady Elks at Masonic hall, on Monday May 11th, promises to be a grand success. The participants are sparing no pains to give a thorough up to date show. The last skit a roaring farce burlesquing an Elks initiation will make you laugh for a year. Performance begins promptly at 8:30 Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. 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 Attractive Attractive Figures PRICE LIST COPYRIGHT for 50c. Old rolls 1c per roll We grind all kinds of paint. Str per gallon. Collier's White De one hundred pounds. T. W. H for 5oc. Old rolls 1c per roll Paste factory in the rear. We grind all kinds of paint. Strictly pure mixed paints $1 25 per gallon. Collier's White Dead always in stock. $7 per one hundred pounds. 804-806 E. Adams Street. Old Phone 1946. New 589. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Magazines, treating on the mulattos of the colored race and the cause, at Thompson's and this of fice. 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. Join the Grand United Order of True Reformers Everyone should buy one of those Boston lots—think of it, a home in Boston suburbs for only $10.00, 30 minutes' car ride. e Figures Are to be found in our sample book Wall Papers were never cheaper than today at T. W. Howards. You will have to see the paper to appreciate the prices—from 3c up to $5 per roll. All borders sold by the roll and not by the yard; same price as the paper. Rooms complete Paste factory in the rear. Strictly pure mixed paints $1 25 Dead always in stock. $7 per Howard, --- --- THE FORUM ures in the rear. red paints $1 25 stock. $7 per H Stri 250 SAMPLE Snappy New Suits at One Real Value Always on the lookout for thin purchased the sample line of which we placed on sale Monday of high grade models and are paid. Not one of these suits was made. We place the entire lot on sale at $14 Included in this lot are Swag Chaps, Butterfly short and long others fancy braid trimmed; Copenhagen, tans, plain stripes; $25 to $30 values. Come early Always on the lookout for things of this kind our buyer has purchased the sample line of two Eastern manufacturers, which we placed on sale Monday morning. They are copies of high grade models and are perfectly tailored and finished. Not one of these suits was made to sell under $25 or $30. We place the entire lot on sale at. Included in this lot are Swagger Tailored Suits, Prince Chaps, Butterfly short and long effects, some plain tailored, others fancy braid trimmed; come in black, blue, brown, Copenhagen, tans, plain stripes or checked effects; splendid $25 to $30 values. Come early and obtain a real bargain. THE NEW YORKER Please don't put the collectors off by telling them you want to see the editor. We employ them because we have not time for that ourselves. When the collectors come, pay them. Subscribe for the Forum Newman's 121-WEST SIDE OF SQUARE "A Shop for Ladies" SAMPLE SUITS, by New Tailor 1 at One Half T Value lookout for things of this kind o sample line of two Eastern m on sale Monday morning. Th models and are perfectly tailored suits was made to sell ude ire lot on sale at. $14.95= s lot are Swagger Tailored S short and long effects, some p braid trimmed; come in black, as, plain stripes or checked effe s. Come early and obtain a rea 250 SAMPLE SUITS, $14.95 Snappy New Tailor Made Suits at One Half Their Real Value & Herrick 5th and Ada --- OFFICES NEW YORK 65 Bleeker St CHICAGO Strictly One Price SUITS, $14.95 Tailor Made Half Their gts of this kind our buyer has two Eastern manufacturers, by morning. They are copies perfectly tailored and finished. made to sell under $25 or $30. .95 Burger Tailored Suits, Prince effects, some plain tailored, come in black, blue, brown, or checked effects; splendid and obtain a real bargain. Spring Greeting For that tired-of-winter feeling, take one of our union made New Spring Suits from the celebrated union clothes makers, W. S. Peck & Co. The snappiest line in the city. You'll get satisfaction, and the "collateral" here is always money back if anything goes wrong ERRICK Co. and Adams Sts. 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. At a box social to be given at Grace M. E. church May 7th is promised to be very enjoyable. STORES Bloomington, Ill. South Bend, Ind. Jackson, Mich. Oshkosh, Wis. LAND SALE. Take notice. O, ye forgetful youth, lest you fail to give honor and proper respect to the old decrepit. Many people are so forgetful or unlearned, unrefined and even mean, as to scorn old people who on account of their age cannot move about swiftly or stand erectly. Always honor old people. Aid them across the streets; help them on and off cars or conveyances—give them a seat—you stand—let us never become so barbarons as to scorn old people—many, yea most of whom, marched over vale and hill with muskets making the perpetuity of this nation, and freedom realities—many of whom felled the trees and plowed the soil where all these magnificent cities now stand. Never no never in your youth, scorn the old but honor them We insist that every person who desires other's respect, respect himself. Did you know that people treat you as you appear deserving to be treated? Did you ever, but in perhaps in rare instances, see an upright, dignified respectable person, treated other than gentlemanly? Foraker's Great Effort. Casuses Historic Senate to Resound Thrills of By-gone Days. The speech of Senator Foraker, of Ohio, in the senate week before last, in defense of his stand in the Brownsville affray, recalls the days when Sumner electrified the world and struck slavery in its most vulnerable spot the cause of he subsequent demise. The Ohio senator was well poised; he was calm and deliberate, yet direct in his assault upon his opponents in this notable incident in American history. His speech was a master piece of legal argument; a rare literary production and his presentation of law may be considered the excellence in legal jurisprudence. He was fair, conservative and just, but fearless and as bold as a lion. Here we may observe the spirit of sumner, reembodied in this champion from Ohio. This man has taken a stand for what he conceives to be right thus exemplifying the highest type of American citizenship. Annual Sermon. The Knights of Phthians of this district will hold their annual thanksgiving sermon and memorial services in honor of Sir Samuel W. Starks, late Supreme Chancellor, at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Sunday, May 8rd at 2:30 p.m.. Headed by the Odd Fellows' band, the lodges will leave the hall at 2 p.m. and march to the church, where the following program will be rendered: 1 song by the choir Holy ! holy! 2 prayer by the prelate Rev. H. Sallie 3 reading of the proclamation issued by the Supreme Chancellor and the Grand Chancellor. 4 obituary on behalf of our fallen brothers—Thos. R. Thompson. 5 song by the lodges—God bless our Knightly band —6 reading resolution and obituary prepared by Supreme Lodge on the life of our fallen chieftain. Sir S. W. Starks 7 obituary on late Supreme Chancellor, by A. L. Walker, C. THE FORUM --- 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 PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS --- C. Capital City Lodge No.12. 8—obituary on late supreme Chancellor Wm. E. Fisch, C. C. B. K. Bruce Lodge.—9 memorial on life and work of S. W. starks by W. H. Anderson, C. C. Eastern star.—10 eulogy in hon or of S. W. stark by James H. Johnson, Dist. deputy Grand Chancellor.—11 sermon Rev. T. Price. The general public is invited to attend and all Knights of Pythians are requested to meet at castle hall, not later than 12:30 p.m. By order of committee: W. H. Anderson chairman Richard Bean secretary. Club Notes. The Philanthropic section had a very interesting meeting at the L. C. H. Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock The donations amounted $5.00 and the chairman wishes to thank all who gave. The committee on the joint entertainment for May 18th was appointed from this section and they are to meet Friday at the [7:30 p.m. in basement of Union church, to complete arrangements, The regular monthly meeting of the club will be held at the residence of Mrs. J·C McClain 400 N. 4th street May 4th. Reporter. The report of the meeting of Historical and old settlers society held this week at Mrs. Thos. Davis', N 15th street, was not largely attended but much good was accomplished. Several interesting talks were made by members present. This club will hold anniversary exercises in June and an elaborate program is preparing Note we cannot print the various articles in full, handed in by the clubs, unless something be paid weekly, editor Notice. Notice. In an article published in this paper April 18th, Mr. J. E. Thompson, a groceryman, had some very timely sayings concerning the necessity of organizing, or resuscitating, the Colored men's Business League, showed conclusively why such an active organization is essential and a great asset to the business men and women of this city. In his article it was suggested that the editor of the Forum call a meeting or name a place for one. Being heartily in accord with the formation of such a body. we name Williams and Royall's office as the place, and Monday evening May 11th the time. A formal notice by the secretary of the old organization, may issue through the next edition or by card, and have the organization perfected if only two men be out. The only way to do a thing is to set a time and do it. Editor Back, back where you came from, you merry widow, winter was only joking, it has not retired. Work Progressing. Work over the city is in full bloom. Johnson-Hatcher and the buildings adjacent thereto are being erected. The News is erecting a handsome building. the Leland is being repaired and remodeled and many other buildings are in course of erection. Subscribe for the Forum. Mrs. Underwood and daughter left Tuesday night for St. Paul Minnesota where they will reside in the future. Nicely furnished room to let to two men or man and wife. 614 S. 9th street. Mrs. Wm. Smith. "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. 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. 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. 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. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Furnished Rooms Board by day or week The Patronage of the public Solicited. Good accommodations; courteous Treatment. Give me a trial. Tel. New, 1457. Mrs. J. E. Smith 416 E. Madison St. Octavius V. Royall, A. Morris Williams, Royall & Williams LAWYERS Wiliams' B'ld'g. Old 'Phone, 2322. 11th and Washington streets, Springfield; Illinois. The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. "Don't Worry 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 LOBE-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! MPERIAL BARBER SHOP. 821 East Washington St. Best Attention Given all Customers Will make this the most desired and sought after shop in the city Will be Kept in First-Class Style All First-Class Artists Your Trade Solicited J. W. Grady S. P. Webster Proprietors E. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist Bloomington News. Some thief was so bold as to break into Ford's laundry Friday evening and secure a suit of clothes valued at thirty-five dollars which were going through the cleaners. Miss Eugene Winde who has been ill is some better. Mr. Brooks an artist of wide repute of Kansas, was in our city a few days. The Knights of Pythias will have their annual sermon preached Sunday afternoon at the A M. E. church. The members of the Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church gave their fair in the basement of their church commencing on Wednesday. A program was rendered each night by the different auxilaries making a very entertaining week. J. Davis of Missouri, an old veteran who had been visiting his relatives, stopped over here Wednesday a few hours. He is en route to the Soldiers' Home in Danville. Frank Donnelly spent last Sunday in Peoria. Miss Mayme Withers is convalescent. Mrs. Frank Harber spent Sunday in Pontiac. Mrs. Geo Hoagland entertained the Sewing Circle of the 3rd Christian church Thursday. The Circle is busy making preparations for their annual fair which will be held in the near future. If you have news telephone 860-L. Many people are chronic complainers about lack of news and they wont take a few steps to a telephone and help make the paper a success. William Keaves is ill with rheumatism. Have Your Clothes Cleaned and Pressed AT TAHE Capital City Pantatorium Monthly Terms Given. J. W. SLAUGHTER, Proprietor. Phones: Old 535, New 99 109 South Fourth Street. --- and Local Rev. J. M. Smalley is the reg- ular pastor at Grace M. E. church, our directory having not been so corrected. Socially Speaking A pleasant surprise was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Clark Duncan by Mrs. Jas. Ewards on Tuesday eve. in honor of their birthday anniversary. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess and pretty souvenir cards were presented to the guests. Miss Willis favored those present with several vocal selections and Miss White rendered a few master compositions at the piano. The evening was highly enjoyed. Rev. White of Petersburg preached at Union Baptist church last Sunday evening. Rev. Elsey is conducting a revival at New Hope church. Mrs. Horace Tucker leaves today for Sebre, Ky. for business. The MONARCH BUFFET Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars— Everything First-class. We solicit the patronage of the people.—Will treat you right.—Value received Williams & Watts 11th Mason Sts. PETER PAUL Machiorlatti Bros. SALOON. Dealers in Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 619 East Monroe Street Springfield, Ill Old Phone, 2082 All members of the H. H. of Ruth N. 190, are requested to meet at hall Saturday night May 2. Jerry Douglas, M. N. G. Retta Davis, W. R. Mr. C. B. Hosmer, representing the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, has be n in the city for a few days, in the interest of said school. [Name] --- A. C. BROWN's Seed and Flower Store, 217 South Sixth Sr.eet. 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. OUR MOTTO: To give the best meal; ices and the best and most attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. 21 meals by ticket. $3.00. Out of 50. We are prepared to serve for banquets. NEAL & BROWN, P. WANTED--A RIDE sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle for making money fast. Write for full participation. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you are to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL dupe put it to any test you wish. We are the keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our ex-price. We furnish the at one small profit to $25 middlemen's profits by buying dinantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT at any price until you receive our car prices and remarkable special offers to our YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when low prices we can make you this year. We than any other factory. We are satisfied BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not r usually have a number on hand to trade our promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual. COASTER-BRAKES, $ 50 HEDGETWORK • PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES % The regular retail price of these tires is the best meal; the best and most bon to patrons. Meals a specialty. Short or ticket. $3 00. Out of city trai treated to serve for banquets and soo & BROWN. Propric INTED--A RIDER A The Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by buying fast. Write for full particulare and sp MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and anyone, anywhere in the U. S, without a cent deposit TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which it to any test you wish. If you are then, not per the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and TOCTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grad middlemen's profits by buying direct of us a be behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicy any price until you receive our catalogues an and remarkable special affairs to rider use YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED study our sur prices we can make you this year. We sell the high in any other factory. We are satisfied with CYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles. Orders filled the day received. AND BICYCLES. We do not regularly ha number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago r ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive gwie wheels, imported roller chairs a equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail price GETHORK•PUNCTURE DEALING TIRES A SAMPL TO INTRO meal; the best serv- and most courteous rons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. banquets and socials on request. W. Proprietresses. A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a or full particulature and special offer at once. Until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and E TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and If you are then, not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. Furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $0 by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guar- cee our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory trial offices to rider agents. UNISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our super models at the wonderfully this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but n trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. Retired roller chairs and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $4 80 TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY 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. making money here. but particulary and special offer at one NEW NEEDS REQUIRED to buy a bicycle. We ship to anyone where you wish in the U. S. without a cent deposit advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then, not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $20 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guar- antee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you purchase our companies and earn our unhurd of factory prices and remarkals' special offers when you purchase our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken by Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $10. Descriptive lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES. equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. 50 HEDGETHORK PUNCTURE-PROOF SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY MEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE CO. PROOF PNEURO SELP KEUNINE 43 N $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80 cash withorder $4.55. NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary size, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. For regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day. You do not pay a cost until you have examined history price to receive same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on the examined and found them strictly as represented, at (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. We will also send one returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are really reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, yire you have ever used or seen at any price. We then you want a bicycle you will give us your order, ence this remarkable tire offer. advertising purposes wear the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not have to cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. Do not put you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby me send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at C not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you war. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this reiter IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything, write it NOW. Notice the thikl rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make- SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING.