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Historicalally State House THE FORUM VO. 5, NO. 12 Cook County For Deneen Busse and Other Potentialities Declare Themselves—Deneen Assured Nomination: Any wise conservative man will agree that with Cook county assured for Deneen, Deneem's nomination for governor is almost assured. At a conference in Chicago this week for the purpose of naming a state for Cook county, Deneen was endorsed and Mayor Busse, Postmaster Campbell, Roy O. West, G. W. W. Vail, Fred M. Blount, John J Hanberg, County Clerk Haas, James Pease and County Assessor Weber, the strongest and brainiest politicians in the state, came out body and soul for the governor. With these formidable rocks as corner-stones, it may be safely predicted that Deneen will have a large majority over Yates in Cook county and by holding an even break down state, his election as nominee for governor in August is a foregone conclusion. It is said by some that if the legislature prints the volumnious report of that investigation committee and distributes them, Deeneen's chances are in jeopardy—such talk is fallacious—Deneen has nothing to fear nor is trying to hide anything. If every man had done his duty and acted as he should, there would have been no need for law, order, lawyers, jails or even our charitable institutions—if we were all pure, righteous and undefiled, we would not have need for churches nor bibles. The committee's work was to see what, if any negligence there was or is, in the care of these "unfortunates," and recommend whatever changes they thought best. Deneen is to be praised instead of censured, for appointing or causing to be appointed this committee, or acquiescing in its appointment. The governor denies nor attempts to deny anything but false and magnified statesments and base erroneous allegations. If the reports of this committee is not factional spite, why are they so anxious to send their report broadcast before it has time to cool? The people want any suggestions for the betterment and not magnified allegories for spite and vengeance. The Death of Mark Anthony Last Thursday a week ago, death claimed one of our pioneer citizens, Mark Anthony, after a protracted illness of some months. The funeral obsequies were held Sunday at St. Joseph's church and the remains were interred in Calvary cemetery. By trade the deceased was a barber. He took a prominent part in politics at times. He is survived by his wife, four sons, one daughter, relatives and many "Be ye doers and not sayers only." friends to mourn. He was a progressive man and strove to give his children an education. Alton, the free for the By the Illinois Colored Historical Society for a favorable decision in the Alton School Case. Whereas, After many years of litigation growing out of the separation of the white and colored pupils in the public schools of Alton, Ill., which was objected to by Scott Bibb, a worthy and honorable colored citizen of Alton, who secured the able legal assistance of the Senator John M. Palmer, who in behalf of Mr. Bibb began proceedings to compel the authorities to admit colored pupils to the schools in their respective neighborhoods on the same footing as the white pupils. General Palmer appeared for Mr. Bibb. The Supreme Court of the state decided in his favor, and the case was sent back. Five jurors found against Bibb and two failed to agree. Time after time for many years the Supreme Court gave judgment for Scott Bibb, which was each time ignored by the lower court at Alton. Last Monday for the first time in the history of the case, the Supreme Court took the case from the lower court where it originated and gave it the full measure of equal and exact justice. The Alton authorities were told that there could be no separation of colored and white children in the public schools, and the law must be obeyed. A wirt of mandamus was issued to compel the enforcement of the law. Therefore, Resolved, That the thanks of the colored people, and all others who love justice in a free country, are hereby tendered the honorable Supreme Court of our great state for giving us the long prayed for measure of relief from the enforced separation of colored children from the rights and benefits of the free public schools of Alton. Resolved, that memory of that great commoner and friend to humanity, rigeteousness and justice to all mankind, without distinction of race or color, the late Hon. John M. Palmer shall be held in perpetual memory as the righteous advocate of the rights of all men, whether white or black, under the law and constitutions of our state and country. Resolved. That our thanks are hereby tendered the Honorable state senator, John J. Brøholt, who inherited the now famous Alton school case from Hon. Jno M. Palmer (who died while the case was in court,) for his faithful and unwearied contention for the right until the victory was won and a great wrong made right, by the highest court in our state. Resolved, That we commend the bravery of Scott Bibb in keeping up the fight for an open door to the black children of Resolutions. Alton, Illinois, to the benefits of the free public schools provided for them in common with the white children of equal age and opportunity. Resolved, That the colored people of this state improve their opportunities by making themselves good, industrious and law-abiding citizens, and prove that color is no bar to real merit. These Resolutions were adopted by a standing vote. The Chicago National Convention. When the gavel sounds in Chicago June 16, at 12 o'clock noon, the uncovered heads who shape the destiny, mould the sentiment and make the laws of this nation, will bow their heads while the chaplain invokes the divine assistance. In that great august body the colored men from the south will sit holding credentials which guarantees them a vote on the proposition as to who shall be the standard bearer of the Republican party for president of these United States—a great honor after all. Vote well and deliberate before you vote, O, my race! This will be, in some respects the most significant convention since 1860, when this same party at old Chicago nominated Lincoln for the office of chief magistrate of this nation, at that time equivalent to throwing a dynamo into the thickest nest of the slave oligarchy. This will be a great convention—Taft seems to lead, but we hope that harmony will prevail. If Taft gets the nomination then the colored people of New York, St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia and other large important cities, should raise the white flag and sheathe their swords, for, can we hope to gain anything by radical unreasoning antagonism and perfidy? Vote for your choice, but do not leap from the frying pan into the fire. "The Republican party is the ship, all else is the sea."—Fred Douglas. The Woman's Cub met at Mrs. McClain's this week, and was a busy meeting as arrangements for the annual sermon was made for the first Sunday in June at pleasant Grove Baptist church The members and friends will please remember the joint musical concert on May 18th at St. John's church. Home Culture Section will meet at Mrs. L. Morgon's Mon day 11 inst. Class No. 25, Union Baptist Sanday Scool, gave a grand masked concert Tuesday evening at the church, the same being a success. Home's Donations. The Lincoln Colored Home MAY.9.1908. J. H. Magee, President, Mrs Jennie McClain, Sec. Club Notes Board met Tuesday 5th at 4 p.m. It was largely attended by members. Donations were received from the following sources; B. C. D. Club, $65.00. The Union church, $3.85. G. W. Taylor, $1.00; Wm. Jones, $1.00 C. S. Dudley, $5.00; Thomas Watson $1.00. Mrs. J. A. Rose, $1.00. Total, $77.85. An unanimous vote of thanks was tendered the donors for their liberality. The first flat of the Home has been furnished with a new flooring at the cost of $105.00, same being donated by Mrs. Susan Dana for we feel very thankful. May we as race, remember our friends who remember us. J. BROWN, Sr. Pres. J. C. McCLAIN, Sec. Annual Sermon of K. P. Lodges. Last Sunday the K. of P. Lodges of this district held their annual memorial services at St. Paul A. M. E-church. The lodges assembled at their castle hall and marched to the church, headed by Odd Fellows' band where appropriate services were rendered. Never before, in many years, has so uniform and large a body turned out. All went off pleasantly and harmoniously. At the church appropriate papers were read by Thos R. Thompson, I. C. Crittendon, Mr. Grady, and C. C., W. H. Anderson, of Riverton' and Mr. Walter Jackson, who read the Pooclamation prepared by the Supreme Lodge. The eulogy of the occasion was made by Dist. deputy Grand Chancellor, J. H. Johnson, of B. K. Brince Lodge. A very able deliverance indeed. Mr. Johnson showed that he is well versed in good diction, and a ripe scholar—he paid a high compliment to the life of so noble a character as was our late lamtnted Supreme Ruler of Pythianism, S. W- Starks The sermon was preached by Rev. T. Price, an able historical discourse, the like of which our order had not heard before in recent years. Jacksonsoville Ill. The Waman's Club met at the home of Mrs. Brown and was treated with an able address by Rev. Alexander of Galesburg. [Jacksonville's letter will be concluded in next issue, and I wish to inform correspondents again, that matter must get here Wednesdays Ed.] Entertains Relative. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Damon of 216 N. 13th St. entertained a number of relatives at five oclock dinner; Sunday evening April 26 in honor of Mrs. Damon's brother. Fred Douglas, of Chicago, whom she had not seen for 19 years. A good time was had, by all. Mrs. Damon was assisted by her two sisters. Mesdames Georgia Morrison and Preston Clay. Mrs. D. Sims of South Passfield St. returned last Sunday from Jacksonville. Mo. where she had been visitine her sick daughter. 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 $: Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gemma The Printer 105] 8o. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 9, 1908. Taft is too big a man to be crammed down the throats of the people without due mastication. Mr. Chairman: I call your attention to the fact that base ball now has the floor, politics to the contrary notwithstanding. Beware of fakirs. A fool knows of his error when its too late—wise men see in the future. Politeness and self-respect are the cardinal principles that go to make a genuine man or woman. We cannot be too polite. That does not mean nor imply subserviency. Deneen's Administration. It is a travesty on justice and political cowardice for men to invent all sorts of stories defamatory to the present state administration, which administration has been conducted wise economical equitable and just. Men should rise above such petty thing and seek to obtain office on their individual merits and not on the fancied demerits of others. Deneen has made an excellent governor and the future historian will attest the fact. Negro Clerk in Big Down Town Store. The Wolf Brothers, located at Monroe and State Streets, who have for a number of years given a complimentary dinner to thousands of Chicago newsboys have done another splendid thing in the appointment of a member of our race to a position as salesman in their large clothing emporium. The Conservator in behalf of the race extends a vote of thanks to this philanthropic clothing firm and congratulates Rev. Wm. Gray. The honor is worthily bestowed.—The Chicago Conservator. Little by little the race will rise to heights a few years ago undreamed of. Race Patronage. In considering the Negroes' possibilities to run groceries, dry goods stores, or carry on any kind of business, it is only cruel to reckon the ability to succeed from a standpoint of competition. We cannot compete with the white man in business, but there THE FORUM is no argument to justify the Negroes staying out of business on that account. The white man is centuries ahead of us in wealth, experience, in resources of every kind in weighing articles, in measuring goods, in trade, in art and commerce. In selling he can give more for less money, in fact he can freeze the poor striving ambitious Negro out of business for that matter, but is there any sane reason why we should not help our brother to rise if he has the courage to try? The very persons who have money enough to patronize every foolish thing run by white people throwing their money away, would be the most exacting when it comes to trading with people of their own race. There are higher considerations in racial help than merely a careless thought of avarice, mercenary harshness.—Chicago Conservator. Bryan "Body of Death." "O wretched man that I am who shall deliver us from the body of death?" Is the cry of the wise sagacious democrats in reference to Bryan. Why our contemporaries, the Register and the Leader, are so "infatuated" on Bryan, we fail to be cognizant of. Clendenin and W. T. Scott think, in season and out, we have "no king but Caesar." They idolize Bryan. Bryan has demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt, that he is not the "man of the hour;" that he is not the champion of the "common people;" that he cannot defeat Republican candidates, regardless of whom they are, that he is not a statesman, commensurate with the day and time. If Johnson be nominated the Republicans will, and have need to be, more concerned than if Bryan is chosen. What great feasible principle has Bryan enunciated, or Messrs. Scott and Clendenin? What real reason has he given worthy of the office of a presidential aspirant? He is gifted with flowery declarations with unsound basis. He and the democrats simply take the opposite to that of the Republicans and assert what they believe. "Jeffersonianism," has lost its efficacy—"Equal rights to all and special privileges to none," is a naked lie in the democratic platform, and we are surprised at the southern gentleman Messrs. Tullman. John Sharpe Williams, Jeff Davis, et al for allowing their ancestral reputation as to truth and veracity, to be so flagrantly polluted. Surely a southern gentleman of the oligarchical stock, will not lie, directly nor indirectly? The report of the city committee shows that great care ability and economy are used in the management of the city offices; especially that of city clerk J. E. Smith. Mr. Smith is a young business man who is not a stranger to such work as clerk of the city of Springfield, tho that is no small volume of work. 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F. wednesday Evening May 27th at An excellent program will be rendered consisting of instrumental and vocal solos by some of the best local talent. Refreshments served of all the delicacies of the season. Music will be furnished by Prof. Nix's Orchestra Come one, come all and enjoy the treat of your life. Grand March will begin promptly at 10 o'clock. We cheerfully extend a cordial invitation to all fraternal bodies of our ty. Admission 25c. Committee: A. BENDER G. I. MARTIN A. RANDOLPH Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month in Masonic hall on North Eighth street. Special meetings made known by K. of R. & S. I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination for the office of state's attorney, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of Sangamon County. THOMAS L. JARRETT. SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES. 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., Sunday School at all the churches; the public invited to attend. Services at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Wash ington st. for colored papers. 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. THE FORUM Year Entertainment given by Number 1824 G. U. O. of O. F. at Music Hall N. 8th St. rendered consisting of instru- me of the best local talent. Re- delicacies of the season. Music Orchestra and enjoy the treat our life. uptly at 10 o'clock. We cheer- on to all fraternal bodies of our ion 25c. P. W. 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Dr. Lane, of Cook county, who has represented his constituents from that county in the General Assembly, in the last session of that body, is is man of integrity, sobriety and lofty ideals—he has made a good legislator and the people of his congressional district will not err by returning him to the lower house of Illinois' legal forum next January. Dr. Lane stands for all that is good, equitable, just and economic. The people of Springfield like the doctor and find him to be an approachable man and well versed on the issues of the day. Rev. J, Smalley of Grace M. E church, paid our office a visit this week. The Dunbar News Company Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Wash. or 3064 so 6 I purpose, step by step, create a regular news store; handling all colored literature, books etc. also the big Sunday dailies. And leading white magazines. Telephone 998, E. L. Rogers, Mgr. 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. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p. m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. 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. JAS. SMITH (SALOONIST.) 8th and Washington Streets Invites the public to make this place their headquarters The Public Invited. A. C. CORNELL 10c Meals They Can't be Beat --- Rev. Jas. H. Doswell. Pastor. FOR SALE. 116 S. 7th St., Springfield, Ill. Choice Wines and liquors. 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Agent’ Chicago & Alton Ry., If you desire to keep abreast of the political happenings, all the colored papers of note are available at 815 “. Washington street: Wecan also deliver you any Sunday paper you desire. Do not fail to patronize the merchants who advertise, as we often urged you to. Last Tuesday evening, 25 of the prominent ladiies met with Mrs. M. E, Warrick, deputy P. s,M.T., at the Odd Fellows’ hall 13th and Madison Streets., and organized a Temple, known as the Good shepherdess Tem ple No. 63. The eatire list of officers‘iwer? elected. WANTED A WIFE—must be well educated; well versed in the culinary art and general domestic cares; over 18 and under 28 years Must be kind, considerate, and loving. No replies after July 1 Address Advertiser, care of The Forum. - Miss Elizabeth Williams left last week for Chicago, where she will visit for a tim, Mr. and Mrs. BE. B, Smith vis- ited in Quincy last week. Messrs. Wm. Woods and T. W. Warrick were visitors to Pe- tersburg Sunday, While there they attended Sunday School. Rev. Woods preached at the Baptist church from the Subject Discipleship and Mr. Warrick spoke before the Sunday School Mr. Fred Douglas returned to his home in Chicago, after s pen- ding afew days with his mother and other relatives inthe city, Prof, Lincoln Nelson is visit- ing his parents on Hast Carpen- ter Street, Bert Singleton is sick at St. ‘Sohn's hospital. | oe FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED | ROOMS For light housekeeping, Prepared to take 15 or more reg ular roomers. ‘Mrs. M. J. McKinney and Husband, 1008 Sherman.St., Lincoln, Lilinois. H. A. Watkins Agent, Haworth Building. WANTED IN DECATUR, 200 READERS OF THE FORUM. We want to make it a credit to De- catur. We will do it. Telephone or bring all business to Harvey Watkins, Advertising Solicitor. Papers can be found here for sale at all times—sample copies free. Oth- er colored literature on hand. 50 YEARS’ 4 EXPERIENCE Ro iaiea stn ees oa Betas TRADE MARKS % aS DEesisns v Copyriakts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and “oscription ma, quickly ascertain our opinion treo Whether ah {vention is probably patentable, - Communtea Honsstrict]y confidential. Tiandbook on Patents sent treo, Oldest agency for sccurmg patents. “Patents taken throurh Munn. & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American, A handsomely {Instrated weekly, Largest ctr- Salation of any scientise journal, ‘Terms, $3 8 Foar; four mouths, $1. Sold by all, newadealer:. MUNN & Co,29:2rosevay, New York Branch Office, 25 I St. Wasbington, D.C. 1 lo meet Comrade J. W. ‘Templeton of Chicago, is to recog” nize the American manhood of the man, force of character, intel 'ectual alertness. a born business man, There was no_ political braskness of avproach, but the sincerity and heartiness of his greeting, leaves the feeling of ‘fold acquaintance.” Ina quiet, unpretentious way he set up his headquarters dur- ing the recent Republican Convention and every son of man en- tering the door, above which hung the inscription, ‘‘J. W. Tem- pleton for State Auditor, was personally received and ‘‘smoked’’ by the old veteran, who when only a boy of 19, answered the call of the Union in ’63- At your ease you listened to a plain presentation of a NEw old soldier’s candidacy forState Auditor. A bit of ancestral back- ground—“‘BUckeye-’’ Some family history—much connected with that myst-.ious route—"' The Underground Railroad.’? The setting of young emigrant shoots ofthe Buckeye deep in rich Sucker soil After this the callof Father Abraham for volunteer sons the Union's life tosave and the answer of the boy. J. W Templeton, was to march proudly away with that 300.000 strong. That's the case of this bearded soldier, who wishes now in piping days of peace, to serve the people as their State Auditor. The people delight to honor all the old soldiers: to give as many of the boys of ’63 as desire to serve the state inacivil capacity, the chance. Let the present soldier auditor. who hasbeen in continuous service 12yrs., receive his ‘‘well done,” give way tor another old soldier. That is fair and good party politics. Comrade Templeton, you are next—you have the genuine American ring. You only ask a “‘square deal.’ You say with Lincoln, ‘‘al- ways trust the peop e.’’ Comrade, the people will give prefer- ence toa New old soldier for State Auditor. The people will do the right thing by J. W. Vempleton at the primaries on the 8th of August. By 4. 1.8, Last Thursday night Wm, Dent 906 W. Calhoun St, tender: ed his wife a birthday surprise party. Among the many beau. tiful presents received was a lovely bracelet by the husband, Music was furnised by Prof. Moore’s orchestra. Those at. tendiag were; 25in number, An excellent vime was had, J. W. Templeton For State Auditor Republican Candidate With Good Claim: An Old Soldier, a Manin Every Way Fit and Worthy to be Auditor of The Great State of Illinois. Cos ieee ION iene dae Tce es. Oo” ee aR GR Ba eo ees eee eee : i gs pe i oe fae poh gle : er 2 Sis ts Ce ar ee Sen ee Ute cee Pec ; . og ore ae, ' . ee ae ti ena ; as pe es Lo . . A ‘ eee ene — Sr eee CO a, ; ; Siege... - owt ea ee et . ote... lUmrmrt(“i<i«iCSSSC;W ae mC rti—<“is™OCOCOC eee a ee Ses a Pt Wk Rie ee ee * ea ee — re lc rrrrst—t—‘(‘“SOSCSCSCS ee uae, hr 3 Bho te st eee eae tee * fi - “ oe Sea " or hy . . < ° . ’ a Gj i ~ : a ees oo aa copter tes “on Oe >. we" . eae: on i co. = S ees Saree * ai. ae SS ehaiaks Mani see Patue — | ua Be et Me hae ee : a fs A. BIRTHDAY PARTY THE FORUM Prof. Anthony, Pres.° of a cor. respondence and business col- ege, of Princeton, Indiana, paid jour office a visit this week. His tor school is in a prosperous condi- |tion and will become a factor in supplying the various business lestablishments with young pro- Yaim: | ficient men and women. ‘Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be Nay | yond the shore, | But still thy voice is ringing e’er the of | gale— | Thou’st taught thy race how high her | hope may soar, | And bid therm seek the heights, ner faint nor fall.” Panl Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. See Him Go and see the Wonderful Clairvoy- ant and mind reader, and Fortune Tel- ler: 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 Kast 53d street. Ghiragn 7T)). The Forum’s Stat. | . L. Regers, Editor-in-Chief and | Business Mgr. | Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. | W. L Epwanps, Political writer. Miss Datsy DONALDSON. | Proof Reader and Stenographer. . Office Clerk, Book keeper . Mrs. E. L. White, Contributos. \, Deveson. Lincoln | MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Gioomington Agent and Correspondent iross matter ter the paper to The forum, 305% So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information o 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 Cem- etery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence ave- nue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds, north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars at Fifth and Monroe. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices......$10.00 County offices ........:...0.6- 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ........-+ 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, with —_— Don’t wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opin ion, Say what you think if you believe you are right. Parties will please enter inte no business transactions for this paper wich anyone save authorized agents —_————$—_—— Furnished Rooms Board by day or week The Patronage of the public Solicited, Good accommodations; courteous Treatment. Give meatrial- 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, llth and Washington streets, Springfield; Illinois. EE NES See | Le. ee eee 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 cluab—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higgin- botham is chairman, of the social sec- tion; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk— meets every Thursday. “Don't Worry Twelva’’ is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will’ be carried for 25¢ the month. We have all man- ner of lodges here. The greatest of all newspapers is the daily Globe-Democrat, of St. Lou- is. It has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any daily paper. It costs by mail, postage prepaid, daily, including Sunday, one year, $6.00; 6 months, $3.00; 3 months, $1.50; daily without Sunday, one year, $4.00; 6 months, $2.00; 3 months, $1.00. Sun- day edition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2.00; 6 months, $1. A subscription for the Globe-Democrat, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper invest- ment. Send your order today or write for Free sample copy to Globe Print- ing company, St. Louis, Mo. See spe- cial offer of the “twice a-Week™ is- sue of the LORKE-DEMOCRAT Two Years for #1.25, elsewhere in ‘this paper. REISCH BREWERY Co City Brewery Tiair Boiile Beer is Fine Bock’s Special Can’t be Beat | Try it! Society and Local IMPERIAL BARBERSHOP. 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 Mrs. Clark-Thompson has been chosen juvenile teacher and milliner for the Lincoln colored Old Folk's and Orphan Home. DRAWS COLOR LINE. East Washington Street Man Proves Ingrateful to Negro. Shepherd's Restaurant on E Washington St. between 6th and 7th, draws the color line. What do you think of that? Colored trade got him on his feet. This is not hearsay, the writer saw and heard him tell a colored person to go the rear end; the reasons obviously being on account of the house being full of white people. Every colored man who has an iota of self respect, will not go there. This is no dream we heard him tell the colored man to take a rear place, Joe Shepherd's place, where colored people have stored their money. We thought Shepherd was more of a gentleman, but you have the facts and any colored man found in this place, knowing this to be a fact, is a coward and hypocrites. Lincoln, Ill., Items The funeral of Mrs. Malinda Hummer was held Monday afternoon from the A.M. E. church. Mrs. Hummer was one of the oldest members of the church and when in active service was one of the leading members of that organization. District Deputy H. A. Watkins will be in the city on May 12. at which time he wishes to meet the new club and the Rose Bud at 7,30 at the A. M. E. church. All are welcome to attend this open meeting. Mrs. Duncan and Henry Trent 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 and Local of Springfield, relatives of Mrs. Hummer, attended her funeral. Claude Goins spent Sunday and Monday in Decatur the guest of Miss Goddie Kelly Miss Della Gricel of Urbana, is spending a few days in the city, the guest of Miss Carrie Bentley. Miss Fannie Choice will leave sometime in the near future for her home in Kentucky. Don't forget the Willing Workers' fair at the A. M. E. church. May 14, and 15. James Hummer and A. Gooch are some better at this writing. Mrs. Nannie Smith is somewhat improved. We wish her a speedy recovery. 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. Thos. W. Warrick, clerk in the Insurance Department, from Al exander Co. was, a few weeks ago, highly commended by a higher official at the state house to another high official, as being one of the best men in the service, both as to services rendered and general deportment. Mr. Warrick was quite surprised to recieve this encomium from the source which it came, but gratified to know that such was the opinion of the heralder, and also pleased to know that his representative in the legislature had been given this satisfactory news. Shis is good news for all the colored people, not only in Cairo, and Alexandr Co., but over the state. It always pays to so conduct yourself and discharge your du ties that not only your sponsor but your constituency. s l e proud that you are their emoas sador. —"Worth makes the man and want of it the fellow." PETER PAUL Machiorlatti Bros. SALOON Dealers in Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 619 East Monroe Street Springfield, Ill Old Phone, 2082 [Name] --- J. L. 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; ices and the best and most attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. Out of We are prepared to serve for banquets. NEAL & BROWN. P WANTED—A RIDER sample Latest Model “Ranger” bicycle for making money fast. Write for full particles. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a allow TEN DAYS’ FREE TRIAL du put it to any test you wish. If you are the keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our e FACTORY PRICES at one small profit to $25 middlemen’s profits by buying di antee behind your bicycle. DO NOT at any price until you receive our c prices and remarkable special offers to YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED wh low prices we can make you this year. We than any other factory. We are satis BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell double our prices. Orders filled the day received SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not t usually have a number on hand to imitate by our promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. single wheels, imported roller COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 8 50 HEDGETHORK•PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES A 70 The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.50 cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $10 to $25. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES. Imported roller pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. a specialist 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 tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $8, so per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to advertising purposes, the ride of $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approach. You don't pay a 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 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. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined this. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby me send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this a 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 rider IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of 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. A. C. BROWN's Seed and Flower Store, 217 South Sixth Srəet. OUR MOTTO: the best meal; the best and most con to patrons. Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by money fast. Write for full particulars and sp MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and do one, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit. TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which to any test you wish. If you are then not per- fect the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and do STORY PRICES at one small profit above act middlemen's profits by buying direct of us an be behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicyc price until you receive our catalogues and remarkable special offers to rider age. WILL BE ASTONISHED when you recei prices we can make you this year. We sell the high any other factory. We are satisfied with CYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles cases. Orders filled the day received. AND BICYCLES. We do not regularly ha number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago re- ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive wheels, imported roller chains and appment of all kinds at half the usual retail价 GETHORK•PUNCTURE- REALING TIRES A SAMPLE TO INTRODUC To give the best meal; the bestservices and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 2I 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 fast. Write for just particulars and special offer at once. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S, without a cent deposit in 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 We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive 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. repair. All orders shipped same day letter is a cent until you have examined and found a discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the H ORDER and enclose this advertisement pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expiration. We are perfectly reliable and moni-ir of these tires, you will find that they and look finer than any tire you have ever use well pleased that when you want a bicycle trial order at once, hence this remarkable table TIPES don't buy any kind at any price meal; the best serv- and most courteous rons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. banquets and socials on request. W.N. Proprietresses. A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit or full particulars and special offer at once. ED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship S. without a cent deposit in advance, propay freight, and ETRIAL 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 $10 by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guar- DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory offers to rider agents. NISHED 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. We can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out 8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. tated roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $4 8.0 RES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY MEDGETHORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE CO PROOF CHICAGO SELF HEALING U.S.A. story price to open same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. one it is examined and found them strictly as represented, it (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 u will find that they will ride easier, run faster, y tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, ence this remarkable tire offer. Notice the thick 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.