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THE FORUM F. G. BLAIR [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit and tie]. State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Mr. Blair was elected to this office in the fall of 1906, nearly two years ago and has made one of the best public officials Illinois has produced He recommended and carried out, in the short time since he has filled this position, more improved and modern plans for the betterment of our public school system than all his predecessors combined. All of his idae and suggestions meet the approval of the people and the press over the entire state. Mr. Blair is unassuming, has a pleasing disposition, is quiet; and, a conscientious worker, hoping and striving, to raise the Illinois school system to the equal of any state in the Union, New York not excepted. Mr. Blair urges that the schools turn out en masse, and all the people, on Decoration Day and pay homage to our honored dead. State House News. The Board of Charities has moved into the place formerly occupied by the Supreme Court. The Board of Labor and Statistics has moved in the southwest division on the first floor. The State Game Commission has elegant quarters in the old Attorney General's nest. Several other changes are made Supt. of Public Instruction Blair, has made a complete rearrangement in his department which adds much to the appearance of the office. Gov. Deneen left this week for Washington, D.C., where he met the president on business appertaining to the betterment of the country—the president having requested all the governors and representative men of national affairs, to meet him for conference this week. J. M. Mosby is one of the busiest men about the State House. The new Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, is becoming more and more admired by his constituents. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Isn't this creditable: A colored man is seen in every department with one or two exceptions at the State house. Mr. Dickerson of the Board of Agriculture is filling the position with great satisfaction and is a very pleasing man to meet. He is mentioned as a probable candidate for Secretary of State on the democratic ticket. It is believed that he will make a strong candidate and a good race. Special next week.—State House Reporter Bloomington News. Miss Emma Sparks has gone to Danville. J. Stearls of Atlanta, visited relatives here this week. Charies Shirley is in Chicago for an indefinite period Mrs. J. Robinson of W. Washington street, accompanied by her two sons, Pearl and Willie, visited in Peoria, Sunday. George Hoagland was in Decatur, Wednesday on business. Miss Withers is anticipating a visit to her old home in Louis ville, Kentucky, in the near future. Miss Lillie Calhoun was very ill this week. Mrs. J. J. Dickerson is indisposed. Elder E. Hall has turned his first paper, entitled Hall's Commonwealth, from the press this week. The paper deals largely with church work beside some locals, items of interest on different subjects and humorous sayings. The staff wishes him success by everybody patronizing the paper. The members of the Common Sense Club at the home of their president, Mrs. Williams of S. Mason street entertained on the evening of the 11th in honor of Mrs. Williams, sister of I. Sanders who is visiting here from Boston, Mass. The evening was delightfully spent, a program being rendered by the different guests. Those present from out of town were Mesdames Williams of Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Beard. Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Lena Moore of Chicago and Will H. York of Springfield. The dramatic club of Normal, gave their play, "Out in the Street," to a packed house, Tuesday evening. Each character impersonated his part superbly. Mrs. J. M Fort was compelled to leave the laundry Tuesday afternoon due to sudden severe illness. At this writing she is better. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis spent Sunday in Springfield. Miss Coddie Johnson of S. Lee street, is seriously ill. The annual sermon of the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth was preached at the Union Baptist church, conducted by Elder Brown. Don't forget to telephone news to 860L. Miss Blanche Hoagland enter- tained the Sewing Circle Thursday evening. "Jepthia.s Daughter was repeated on the evening of the 11th at the A. M. E. church to a small audience. The Currency Bill. The Vreeland Currency Bill passed by 126 to 16 votes in the party caucus last week, and will, no doubt, become a law. The purport of the bill is to regulate the gigantic banking system in this country, and prevent money stringencies and panics, such as struck this country last October and shocked the nation like a great and furious cyclone. It is to be hoped that the bill will meet the desired end and the approbation of the constituency. Edward WILLIAMS' Mr. Edward William, a successful farmer and property owner, residing near this city, is an example of thrift, industry and the kind of men who will count in our economic and social fabric. He has just sold 5 acres from his 15 acre farm, $1/2 miles So. East of the square, for $1500 cash, or $300 per acre. Nine years ago he paid $150 per acre for this land, which has more than doubled in value in 9 years. This is a fine result. Mr. Williams is a highly respected man, a trustee of S*. Paul church and a man of admirable disposition. Richard Ross SIR JOHN BROADWAY Again head chef athe Leland hotel, and one of the best men in the culinary art in Central Illinois—prominent member ef Co. H. 8th Ill Inft. Sister Josephine Straghn's Lecture Sister Josephine Straghn of British Guiana, South America, field missionary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, lectured in the city at the various Baptist 15C A MONTH. churches this week commencing Sunday at Pleasant Grove. Sunday night she delivered an excellent lecture at the Union Baptist church; on the evening of the 11th she spoke at Zion church. She comes of an aristocratic family, formerly a school teacher. She is highly educated and was converted to the christion religion through missionaries sent from this country to South America. In her peroration she waxed eloquent in her emphatic declaration to the young women to stand undefiled and not become mere beings for show only. She paid a high tribute to the pure moral Negro women, the cornerstone of the future race. We hope that what she said of dancers, gate loiters and boisterous girls will penetrate, take root and spring forth a living salve healing the infected over the land. It seems that South America should send men and women over here to teach us instead of the reverse. "Charlie Horse" 一 Last night our old friend Frank Donnelly, Manager of the Peorias but a native son of the Capital City, called on us and reminded us of the record breaking ball club of America, the old "Little Boss" club of this city. It was back in 1887 and the Juvenile Band had just became prominent and most of the players were members of the band. The club that year won 25 straight games and we don't think it has ever been beaten or tied by any professional or amateur club. The line up of the club was as follows: Charlie Merkle, catcher; Charlie Schuppe first-base; Charlie Rauth, second-base; Charlie Whitney, third-base; Charlie Ross Snow, left-field; Charlie "Cotton" Collier, center-field; Charlie Morgan, right-field; Frank Donnelly, pitcher; Frank Chenery, short-stop, and Will Shutt, the Drum Major of the band, umpire. (note the Charlies) When the Captain hollreed, "get it Charlie!" nearly the whole nine would start for the ball. We think that's why they won so many games. And by-the-way, that is where the word "Charlie Horse" originated, for most of the boys worked in the stores about town the watch factory and bowling alleys, and every Monday, after a strenuous game you would see them limping about the square, and it was an old saying, "he's got the Charlie Horse." The club had more members than any club. The extra staff of pitchers were Dwight Wilcox, Deacon Neich and Joe Figueira, and the substitutes were Harry and Burt Snow. Will Burt, Willie Eusel, Bob Rhiner, Ed Hoffercamp and Ira Coleman. Fred Rauth was water boy, Jimmy Hoy mascot; John Vaughn and Jack Vredenburg official scorers, Gus Schlange cigar privilege and manager; Frank McConnel and Fred Blood, hinges on the gate. If we have forgotten any members of the club just send in the names to The Sporting Extra, for it was sure a long time ago. From yesterday's 'Sporting Extra' THE FORUM A 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: Skath St. Phone Mals 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gomma The Printer 305½ So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 16, 1908. What I have put asunder let no man or nation put together. Theodore Roosevelt, anent the Brownsville affair. Get rid of all those persons who only have presumption as their stock in trade. Do it now. —Omaha, Neb. Enterprise. Always keep before you an ideal, but strive in an humble way to reach it.—Omaha Enterprise. Mr. Bryan and Mr. Taft are accusing each other of inconsistency. It must be that presidential candidates are just like the common people,—St. Louis Globe Democrat. Even if some one was so gracious as to "tip" the weather man with a 10c cigar, that person need not be censured nor laughed at. Who knows but what the weather man strives arduously to please his many customers. On account of the alleged. "Shooting up of Brownsville," and the subsequent turmoil caused by that allegation we ask this question, laconically: "Did Christ o'er sinners weep. And shall our cheeks be dry." On the 30th of this month let us not forget it is Memorial Day. Hoist your flag at half mast and go out to yon Oak Ridge cemetery, and take a bunch of flowers, showing forth to the living, that though the dead are insensible and unaware of your kindness and love, "your heart is in the coffin there with your friend." After all, it is not that northern people are so much more industrious than southern people, that they work more and harder, but that it costs so much more to live in northern cities and help is much costlier, that northern people of small incomes and meagre salaries, are compelled to do a great deal of their own work. Of course too, there is more energy and thrift in a cold climate than a warm one. Every time The Matter dies out and we forget there is a place of that name, or are willing to let the matter go by default, THE FORUM some one under cover, or in ambush, pokes up his head, and in loud penetrating and sympathetic tones cries, "Who shot up Brownsville?" The Forum does not know who shot the town up, nor whether it was shot up. Don't Pay Any Attention to the Noisy Negro. The paper that has no perspective, no ideal; no specific goal, but simply comes out ranting charging at imaginary prey and playing the roll of 'hold-up,' is a moral coward, a travesty on justice and blank in the affairs of men. Such a paper is no good to any community nor the person who conducts it, in the long run. There is no safe and permanent life for a paper that has no real mission in life. We are surprised at our local contemporary for making a statement to the effect that the colored people of the first ward are not satisfied with James Mason as captain of Engine House No. 5. The assertion we believe, to be a wanton unruth, for James Mason is one of the best citizens of the city, not only in his ward. The colored people also have no grievance at L. W. Coe, as implied by said contemporary—the rank and file of the colored people. Mr. Coe appointed Mr. C. A. Ellis, one of our real unmagnified worthy men, as deputy assessor. Why sink to such depraved depths? We believe in making a fight when the fight is on the right parties and conducted honorably, but to make false reports, from personal feeling, to the effect that all are inimical, is cowardice. Bad Conduct of Colored Boysa and Girls. Mothers and fathers, teach your children better manners and how to conduct themselves in public. It is a travesty on our civilization how some of the young colored boys and girls act in church. Some are high school students and some have parents who sit in the 'Amen corner,' and their children in the rear, acting like monkey. Our people, we fear, have not the highest conception as to christianity, brotherly love, and right dealing one for the other. Our people are far off yet, but they are on their march to glory. But let us not become angered for our shortcomings and misconception of things, but see our errors and mend them. The writer's heart bleeds when he sees these bad, barbaric things done by young boys and girls, surrounded here by high schools, colleges, and universities. That is our mission in journalism, to call your attention to things detrimental to the race and humanity, and give you a remedy—will you please take it according to directions, three times a day? Conference May Endorse Hughes. The great M: E. church quadrennial conference, in session at Baltimore, feels kindly toward Gov. Charles E. Hughes for his stand against race horse betting and there will be no surprise to learn that this great body endorse the empire state executive for president, even if the endorsement is only by indirection. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial., is always the proper hat never alike two seasons together-except in price ---$3.00. 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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. TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:05 a. m. until 11:25 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Second street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. For Spring and East Carpenter street every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. For South Grand avenue every 15 minutes from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. 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Edwards street, a pioneer citizen who helped to clear the forest and build Springfield, over one half a century ago, is quite ill. We hope he will mend and that his friends will see that he gets all necessary assistance. Mrs. Outland of south spring street, an aged lady, who assisted the under ground railroad traffic and who knew Lincoln and all the big men of those memorable days, is an ardent supporter and reader of The Forum. She comes up regularly and pays her subscription. This venerable lady delights in reading and is an uncompromising Republican of the ante-bellum stock. How few and precious are these noble people whose well spent lives are behind them, but whose deeds are eternal and are brilliant luminaries for us, the sacred heritage of their unrequited toil and midnight sorrows. Give thanks. O ye young generation for such noble spirited souls who now make their mortal exits—may the light of heaven shine down on their declining years, and soothe them and guide them on their final journey turrouh the valley of death. The U. B. F's met this week to be resuscitated and will meet again Tuesday, 26th instant. All members and candidates be present. Wanted all persons who are going to the Republican National Convention by foot, to report by June 1. Get in the reading habit- THE FORUM BECK SH BAZ Op TO-1 105 South COME H Hall & He Strictly One Price 5th a --- Who Will Be President? This is a Presidential year, every man must read to keep posted on politics. The Courier-Journal, (Henry Watterson, Editor) is a Democratic newspaper, but it prints the news as it develops. One dollar a year is the price of the Weekly Courier-Journal but you can get that paper and The Forum both one year for $1.50 if you will give or send your order to this paper —NOT to the Courier-Journal. The Daily Courier-Journal $6.00 a Year. Sunday Courier-Journal $2.00 a Year. Odd Fellows' Annual Sermon. Last Sunday, the G. U. O. of O. F. held their annual sermon and memorial exercises at Pleasant Grove Baptist church. A large concourse of people attended, one half being compelled to remain outside of the church. The sermon was preached by Rev. Bloodworth, pastor of the church. There were several visiting members from the lodge in Jabksonville. The line of march was long, headed by the Odd Fellows' band, marching from their new hall on 13th and Madison streets to the church in southeast Springfield. 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. Col. A. C. Matthews, J. B. of Pike County, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor and worthy of the honor. St. Paul Sewing Circle Holds Informal Reception. Those who outwitted the inclement weather last Thursday afternoon, and attended the social function given by the Sewing Circle at the church, had a most enjoyable time. An excellent paper was read on 'Women's work in the church'' by Mrs. Minard. Short talks and comments were made by the Vice Pres. and other members. The dainty luche on prepared was heartily enjoyed by all, and all left for their homes with kind and gracious remembrances of the officers of St. Paul's Sewing Circle. --- BECKERS SHOE BAZAAR Opens T O-DAY 105 South 5th Street COME FOR IT! THE NEW YORKER Strictly One Price The True Reformers were or ganized here this week—Dr. H. Ganaway, H. A. Watkins, D. D.. Mrs. Long, Decatur; and Messrs. Fuqua. Jones and others, of Lincoln, being down to conduct the ceremonies. Next meeting at Odd Fellows' Hall 2nd Tuesday in June. 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. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. A Grand Entertainment There will be a Grand Leap Year Entertainment given by Lincoln Monument Lodge Number 1824 G. U. O. of O. 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 Odd Fellows' 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: 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. Specia' 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. Rev. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. 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 Washington 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. All THE ORUM Entertainment Year Entertainment given by Number 1824 G. U. O. of O. F. at Music Hall N. 8th st. rendered consisting of instru- ce of the best local talent. Re- delicacies of the season. Music Orchestra and enjoy the treat ur life. aptly at 10 o'clock. We cheer- n to all fraternal bodies of our ion 25c. ROBT. WASHINGTON HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO 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. 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Be good The Colored Business men are requested to meet at Royalls & Williams' office, Tuespay evening May 19th at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of organization. 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. CHICAGO & ALTON RY. TIME TABLE Northbound. 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RUE. Me aS eye eee Piece: “sea. he RRL PRO ee i Mapes Be Se ac pro Ee ey seria fe Meat os ae Le lait “aoe a eee eae Baad ar eee . i a Be i Die a poex eee eo ; E a ay eee Ree : pepe ee RY ih Le é Tet Re on Maceeille Showing Territory Comprised the Route and Stations. Se ae nT Hl ’ | oho 4f fe FL ee ; ie ie | 4 e x arcs A od denen ae OC ee ae ey e . se Na oer ase a ore ay, om - 3 x 2B oO : es Ee a a res 3 er SD RSS ie Coon Ladies Compartment Corn Belt Limited Ill Traction System. Base Ball! III League Park North E. Part of City Take north 9th or north 7th St. At Springfield, Peoria, May 14, 15. Decatur, June 2, 3, 4. Bloomington, June 5, 6, 7. Cedar Rapids, June 11, 12, 13. Dubuque, June 14, 15. Rock Island, June 16, 17, 18. Clinton, June 19, 20, 21. Peoria, July 4, 4. Bloomington, July 8, 9. Rock Island, July 13, 14 15. Clinton, July 16, 17. Cedar Rapids, July 18, 19, 20. Dubuque, July 21, 22, 23. Peoria, August 8 9, 10. Decatur, August 11, 12. Bloomington, August 14, 15, 16. Clinton, August 18, 19, 20. Rock Island, August 21, 22. Dubuque, August 23, 24, 25. Cedar Rapids, August 26, 27. Peoria, September 9, 10, 11. Decatur, September 12, 13, 14. Out o fSpringfield. May 16, 17, 18, Bloomington. May 19, 20, 21, Cedar Rapids. May 22, 23, 24, Dubuque. May 25, 26, 27, Clinton. May 28, 29, Rock Island. May 30, 30, Peoria. May 31, June 1, Decatur. June 8, 9, 10, Peoria, June 22, 23, Clinton. June 24, 25, 26, Rock Island. June 27, 28, Cedar Rapids. June 29, 30, July 1, Dubuque. July 2, 8, Bloomington. July 5, 6, 7, Decatur. July 10, 11, 12, Peoria. July 24, Bloomington. July 25, 26, Dubuque, Bruly 27, 28, 29, Cedar Rapids. July 30, 31, Aug. 1, Rock Island. August 2, 3, 4, Clinton. August 5, Bloomington. ; August 6, 7, Decatur. August 13, Decatur. August 28, Bloomington. August 29, 30, Rock Island. August 31, Sept. 1, Clinton. September 2, 3, Dubuque. September 4, 5, Cedar Rapids. September 6, Bloomington. September 7, 8, Peoria. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and all intermediate points. "5:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. 12:00 noon. —- 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m $8:00 a.m. $2:00 p.m. °8:00 p.m 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. °9:00 p.m. $10:00 acm. $4:00 p.m. 91100 p.m Springfield & Northeastern Traction Ce Northbound. Southbound. Southbound’ for Carlinville, —Giflespie, Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville, Gran- ite City ‘and St. Louis, °5:00am —+9:00.am = ¢1:00 pm_—-$6:00 pm 46:00am = $10:00am = +2:00pm_=—°6:20 pm 6:20am 10:20am 2:20 pm_—- 7:00 pm 47:00am = ¢11:00am_ — 43:00pm —_$8:00 pm 78:00am 12:00 noon $4:00 pm _ °9:00 pm 75:00 pm = °11:25 pm #11:30 pm Local cars. +Limited cars, stopping at towns only. ‘Sleeper. §Limited cars, making all stops. @Daily except Sunday. Corrected May 4, 1908. Cars leave Springfield for Lincoln: $5, 7, 9 and 11 a. m.; 1, 8, 5, 7, 9 and 11’ p.m. 45a. m., daily except Sunday. a we DosR DIRT SMOKB CINDERS ' FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED ROOMS For light housekeeping, Prepared to take 15 or more regular roomers. Mrs. M. J. McKinney and Husband, 1006 Sherman St., Lincoln, Itlinois. ; SiG OR § A 2 ee En 9 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. Call at this office for type-writing, short hand and general stenographic work, 305% So. 6th St. Old phone 998. “Let the little sun shine in.’ All will please sing. Hall's Commonwealth is a neat ly gotten up paper at Blooming ton, Ill., on the magaz:ne order. In the salutatory he apologizes and gives reasons why his paper will be or nas been launched, His reason given, is good and the appearance of the Common wealth is promising. We hardly believe ic feasible, however. to attempt to get staie and national news, but make ita journal of fact and opinion—a magazine paper seeking only to doa cer. tain definite and feasible work aud do iv. Defend the integrity and honor of the womanhood when needed and above all, have a goal—high ideals moral cour- age. Kvery person may be ec- centric, but never become pedau tic, and egotistic Rev. Hail is a young man with courage aud we hope he will see the right and co it. What the paper pur. ports to be let it be that and no one can or will censure the move, New York—Dr. Charles F. Asked, pastor of the Fifth Ave nue Baptist church, declared in a sermon that the Pulpit was out of touch with the times, and that ministers have become a laugh. ing stock, and he pointed out that the church attendance was decreusing and that when money was needed to advance the cause of Christianity, commercialism stood in the way. Dr, Asked said in part: *‘The puipit is out of touch with the times. Every thing has progressed except Caristianity, Many thinking aud progressive young men and wo men have been driven from the church by the stupidi y of the preachers, Compelied toa life of grinding poverty, treading al ways the same old paths of a thousand sears, hide-bound aod restricted in our actions, we have become a laughing stock—par. rots of dead church cries instead of preachers of the living Cbrist.’"—Bx, Jacksonsoville Ill. The Woman's Club held their regular meeting at their club room last Monday at 2:30 p. m, After the usual transaction of business, light refreshments were served. The club will give a necktie social Friday, The Ladies’ Art club was en. tertained last week by Mrs, Will Cooper. The hostess served -a delicious luncheon, The Missionary Society will givea fish try at Mt, Emory the second Baptist church Wanted—A husband, by a handsome young lady at 312 W. College ave. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman of Jack. sonville, spent Sunday in Spring. field, the gaests of Mrs, John Smith of N. 16th St. The Forum will advertise hous es for rent or sale and other goods on Commission, when sold. It pays to advertise in the Fo. rum—everybody reads the For- um uow, Women’s Club Notes The Home Culture and Social Purity Sections were royally en THE 'tORUM tertained on the 11th by their chairman, Mrs. C. H. Morgan, at her residence, 820 S. Spring St. The attendance was large and their honored guest was Miss Josephine Straghn of British Guiana, South America, a native missionary of the Baptist F. M, board, The Mothers’Section will not meet on the 18th, as the three sections will give a grand musi- cal concert on that evening at the Si, John church to which the public is cordially invited to at. tend, The annual sermon will be preached at Pleasant Grove Bap ist church on Sunday, June 7th at 3:30 p. m. Members take notice, —Club reporter. Lady Elks Score Hit. Initial Appearance Sefore Spring- field Audience. The initial entertainment put on at Masonic hal! last Monday evening, by the local order of Lady Eis, under the manage ment of Miss Revta Davis, prov- eda big success both tinaucially and amusing. The humorous partinvoked great laughter aud showed thatsome clever stage art was manifested. The house was ,crowded to its utmost Gapa- city with our best people, show ing that Springfield peopie not only appreciate the efforts of their local talent, but will assist them, The last act, a burlesqne ‘nili- tary drill, was extraordinary— Miss Retta Davis acting captain or drilmaster, It was nut only funny, but meritorious, The participants must all be given credit for ably periorming tneir parts in so short a time, and special credit muse be given Miss Davis whose very vawe is synonomous with success — iv whatever she tales a cousp.cu. Ous part, These ladies have surpassed the men already and ere \ong we may see a Lady WHiks’ home erected Mrs..: Mary Boldon departed this life Mouday, Mav 11, at the St. John hospital, The remains were removd to the residence of her nephew, Mr. Geo. Green, 806 S. College street, The fun eral was heid at 2:30 Tuesday at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. 'T. Price, officiating. The inter. meut was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mrs: Bodsn’s maiden aame was Mary Jackson She resided in Spriogtield for twenty.tive years. In 1896 she moved to st. Louis where she has siuce re- sided up until tae time of her death, She came to Springfield about a month ago thinking the ‘change might benefither, She | was an intense sufferer, and bore ‘her sickness bravely. From her }youth She was an earnest chris- tian and church worker, also she | did much charitable work. The deceased is survived by jone daughter, Mrs. John Russe}! jof St. Louis, five sisters and | three brothers, You may give news matter or mo- ney you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. Get in the reading habit— * Mortuary. N ice Houses for Rent. At 19th and Kansas Sts., 4 rooms water etc., $9.00 per month., and 2226 East Brown street, 4 rooms, $9.00 per month, good condition, barn and othar conveniences. See E L. Rogers, 3054+ South Sixth St. “Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be | yond the shore, eae still thy voice is ringing o’er the gale— Thou’st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, ner | faint nor fall.” _ Paul Laurence Dunbar on Freé Douglass. 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 East 53d street. Chicago, Ill. The Forum’s Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. W. L. Epwarps, Political writer. Miss Daisy DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. v . Office Clerk, Book- keeper... sa Mrs. E. L. White, Contributo.. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln, MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. \uuress matter lor the paper to The Forum, 305% So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L, Rogers, Mgr. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to ON a a NT Sr Pn DS Te eNO SRF 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 ears. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars at Fifth and Monroe. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices......$10.00 County offices .........+-.00.- 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ........++ 5.00 | Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, with a nn enn | 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 ne business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents ————_——_—_—_—_—— Furnished Rooms Board by day or week Tne 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, 2822, Ith and Washington streets, Springtleld; 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. 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 youngér society folk— meets every Thursday. “Don’t Worry Twelva’ is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. | Lodges and their meeting nights ‘and place of meeting will be carried for 25¢ the month. We have all man- | ner of lodges here. The greatest of all newspapers is the daily Globe-Democrat, of St. Lou- is. It has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any daily paper. It costs ‘by mail, postage prepaid, daily, including Sunday, one year, $6.00; 6 months, $3.00; 3 months, $1.50; daily without Sunday, one year, $4.00; 6 months, $2.00; 3 months, $1.00, Sun day edition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2.00; 6 months, $1. A subseription for the Globe-Democrat, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper invest- ment. Send your order today or write for Free sample copy to Globe Print- ing company, St. Louis, Mo. See spe cial offer of the “twice a-Week’ is- sue of the LORE-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? --- 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, Chironodist. The total collection at Union Baptist church last Sunday was $80 and some cents; $14.75 being raised for Miss Strahn on foreign mission. Messrs. Henry King, R. S. Donaldson and Thomas Wright were visitors in Quincy last Sunday, attending the sermon of the G. U. O. of O. F. They report a fine time. I. C. Crittenden left this week for South Bend, Ind., and Chicago, for an indefinite period Mr. Charles Barton and wife arrived in the city from Baltimore, Maryland. Sickness compelled their return. Preston Heath of Peoria, was in the city this week. Dr. J. E Henderson returned this week from Chicago where he went last week to attend the bedside and look after his brother who is seriously ill. Mrs. Anna Davis of N. 16th street, left this week for Boune Terre, Mo., to visit her daughter Ruth, who is teaching at that place. She will be absent about two weeks and will visit other important points in that state before her return. Mrs. Mary Willis, who has been sick at St. John's hospital, is improving rapidly. Mrs. Cora Lewis of Bloomington, was in the city Sunday. Mrs. C. S. Gibbs left Sunday for Dumaine, Ill., on business and visiting friends. The Dunbar News Company Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 30612 S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to 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, Manager. 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. THE FORUM and Local House Hold Repair, Fine Upholstering, Repair, tering, All Kinds of Furniture Repaired Staining, Refinishing and Painting Chairs Reseated With Cane, Leather or Perforated Seats. Shop 812 East Washington Street. Telephone New, 7665 G. F. EVANS, Pproprietor Commencing Tuesday May 12, the Juvenile Class will start, giving lessons for the benefit of the L. F. H. Girls from 10 to 18 yrs. admitted. Excellent chance for your daughter to learn embroidery. Price 10 cts. a lesson. Millinery and dress-making extra. Kessons 25c. Mrs. Clark Thompson. 1415 East Adams St. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. For Sale, all the "moochers," rates reasonable We are glad to learn that Mrs. C. H. Morgan's mother, Mrs. S. A. David, is able to be around again. Mrs. Long, of Decatur, was the guest of Mrs. C. H. Morgan Thursday of this week. The Social Sunlight Club met at the residence of Mrs. Taylor, 20th and Edwards Sts., this week. The hostess served a dainty luncheon; all enjoyed a pleasant evening. A vote of thanks was tendered the hostess. St. Paul Sewing Circle met at the residence of Mrs, Martha Hicklin in a joint meeting with the Mite Missionary Society, Thursday afternoon. A good deal of business was transacted. All is in readiness for repeating the beautiful Easter Lily drill, including a boys competitive saber drill; and an old time spelling match combined. This takes place Tuesday, evening, May 19th, price. 10c. Commencement exercises of Western College, Macon, Mo. open tomorrow and continue for 6 days. Machiorlatti Bros. SALOON. Dealers in Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 619 East Monroe Street Springfield, Ill Old Phone, 2082 [Name] --- J. L. ME PETER Colored Work PROGRE To be Rendered at Monday, M Invo- Instrumental Reading Duett Voice Mrs. D. O. Yates; Reading Miss Matilda Walker Quartett, Mesdames D. O. Yates Holman and T. Donegan. Neal & Brow Resta 728 E. Washington Now one of the To our new quartet cial invitation OUR M To give the best ices and the best attention to pat Regular Meals a specialty. 21 meals by ticket, $3 00. We are prepared to serve for NEAL & BROW WANTED--A sample Latest Model "Ran- making money fast. Write NO MONEY REQUIRED to anyone, anywhere in the allow TEN DAYS' FREE put it to any test you wish keep the bicycle ship it back FACTORY PRICES to $25 middlemen's profit antee behind your bicycle at any price until you n prices and remarkable sp YOU WILL BE ASTO low prices we can make you than any other factory. BICYCLE DEALERS, double our prices. Orders filled the SECOND HAND BICYCLES usually have a number on hand taken promptly at prices ranging from $3 to single wheels, imp COASTER-BRAKES, $8 50 HEDGETHORN SELF-HEALING T The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80 (cash with order $4.55). To be Rendered at St. John A. M. E. Ch. Monday, May 18, 1908. Instrumental ..... Ethel White Reading ..... Leona Watson Duett ..... Justine and Amelia McKinney Voice Mrs. D. O. Yates; Instrumental Oletha Moss Reading Miss Matilda Walker, V. Miss Leota Singleton. Quartett, Mesdames D. O. Yates, M. Petitt, Messrs. Ralph Holman and T. Donegan. 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 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. 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 $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and 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 wring the air to escape. We have hundreds of letter-fed customers stating that their tires have only up once twice in a whole season. They weigh an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting quality by several layers of thin, specially prepared tread. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per advertising purposes we are making a special fare the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders ship approval. You do not pay a cent until you have. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and e nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be n not satisfactory on examination. We are per bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you wear better, last longer and look finer than an know that you will be so well pleased that we want you to send us a trial order at once. IF YOU NEED TIRES don't b住 Hedget 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 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. 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. PAUL Colored Women's Club's PROGRAMME sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are making money fast. Write for *full particiars and special offer at once.* NO MONEY IS INCLUDED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to any city in the U.S. and can deposit cent interest in advance, prepay freight and allow *TEN DAYS* FREE TRIAL durations 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 $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 wonderful 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. HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE PROOF SELF HEALING TIRK CO. CHICAGO U.S.A. 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.