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Historical Society , State House , THE FORUM SPRINGFIED. LL... State House News. In the governor's office, there are six or eight clerks, stenographers and courier, etc. When the governor is in his office, everybody is busy, telephones are ringing and the waiting room is full of "waiters," to "see the governor." Some have grievances, some are looking for grievances and some call just to see him. One of the busiest men in the whole department is Emmet Perkins, messenger for the governor's office. Perkins is a colored man from Morgan county who sits at his desk in the waiting room and answers all the "buttons." If a certain number rings, it is for the governor; Perkins connects the party with the governor, and, another number rings he connects the party with Whipp, Tinney or some other clerk, and long distance will ring—he answers, tells the party desired that you are wanted at Chicago, Peoria or some other place over long distance, and so on. Perkins also looks after mailing and stamping all letters, cuppings and doing messenger service. So you see the job is no snap and cannot be done satisfactorily by a dummy. The Secretary of State is an important man. He has the largest number of subordinates, and the largest bulk of work, you must remember that all state papers, documents, etc. must be gone over and signed by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is to the state what a secretary of a club or society is to those bodies, and too, he is to the state what Elihu Root is to the United States. He has to keep a record of all the enormous business of this great state, and you see that it takes an able man to fill the place satisfactorily, as Rose has done—there are other men able to do it as well as Secretary Rose, but Rose's experience makes him a hard man to excel. Probably no office in the State House is run on a more systematic and business basis than that of Auditor McCullough. Here is where only expert accountants are used—this is the office that audits the accounts and keeps tab on every cent of finance in our great state—a stupedous job, yet all has been run most satisfactorily. Of course the State Treasurer only has to keep a correct account of moneys turned over to him and pay vouchers when properly signed by the Auditor. His job is not so arduous. James Adams holds quarters in the Temple of Justice—Adams is a competent young man from Cook County. Dan A. Campbell sent Adams down here and Attorney General Stead thinks Adams is o.k. So he must be, the Attorney General you know, knows—Stead is a "mighty" fine man himself. Mr. Stead knows the law and that is what most lawyers don't know. Adams is not a lawyer, but the next thing to one. If the fate of the gods keeps Adams here anoter quad- --- V0.5, NO.14 "Be ve doers and not sayers only." rennium, he will be an exceptionally fine fellow. Here, you see, the air is more congenial than in Cook County. All those Cook County fellows like our air, and they like to be over there at our State House.—State House Reporter. Gov. Deneen was at Quincy this week attending the G. A. R. as was Capt. R. A. Byrd. Superintendent of Insuraace Potter, was out of the city this week. Mr. Dickerson, Secretary of the Board of Agriculture, was out of the city this week. Bloomington News. The L. T. Club, a newly organized club, of west side people gave a social Thursday evening at the nome of Mrs. James Samuels. Elder Geo. Hoagland is holding a ten days meeting in Rockford. The choir members of the 3rd Christian church, gave a social Tuesday evening to raise funds to enable the members to go to Jacksonville some time in the near future. Milton Samuels is so unfortunate as to have to be quarantined in with small pox, Mr. Samuels has the sympathy of all. Miss Sarah Scrivner, sister of Mrs. Geo. Hoagland, will leave soon for her home in Cincinnati Ohio. Miss Scrivner spent several months with her sister and reports a pleasant visit. Marion Hoagland was in Decatur Thursday with the De Molay band. The Sewing Circle of the A.M. E. church, commenced their fair Wednesday with a mock wedding for an introductory. The bride was the charming little daughter of Mr. Geo. Brown, the groom also. Company G will have its annual sermon preached by E d r Hall at Mt. Pisgah church, Sunday afternoon. Miss Blanche Hoagland spent Sunday and Monday in Springfield, as the guest of Mrs. Chas Barton. Jacksonville News. The sermon of the G. U. O. of O. F. was preached last Sunday by Rev. James M. Henderson, at Bethel A. M. E. church. There was a large attendance. The Domestic Science Club held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Bolden. Rev. J. M. Henderson made an excellent speech. The usual business being transacted, a delicious lunchon was served. The literary society held its SATURDAY. usual meeting Tuesday night at Bethel church. The Ladies' Art Club was entertained by Mrs. Maggie Davis at her home on W. Morton Ave., last Friday evening. The hostess served a light luncheon. The club will hold their next meeting at the residence of Mrs. L. Dugan on S. West street. The Woman's Club held their last meeting at their club room, and was entertained by Mrs. Mc Dougnold and assisted by Mrs. Hyatt. After the usual business light refreshments was served. They will meet next Monday at 2:30. Rev. Alexander of Galesburg, while in Jacksonville, in the the interest of church affairs, did a good work, he left Monday for Duquo n. Colored Woman Sues Harvard Professor. Miss Annie Manly, a beautiful colored lady of Boston, has sued Prof. Marcou, a college professor, for breach of promise, and usks for $25,000. There will be a class confirmed at the Episcopal church tomorrow. Bishop Osborne officiating. W. T. Scott will be one of the party. The public invited 1420 So. Grand Av. east. Rev Beasely of Princeton, Ind. Rev. S. W. Beaseley, evangelist, of Princeton, Ind. is here, conducting a 10 days series of meetings at Zion Baptist church, which began last Sunday. Rev. Beasely is a well read biblical scholar and occupied the Zion pulpit last Sunday night and 11 A. M. His discourse was logical and he explained what he desired to be imbibed by his hearers The Sewing Circle of St. Paul A. M. E. church was royally entertained by Claud Champ, Thursday, at her residence on E. Monroe Street. Much important business was transacted, and an enjoyable time was spent. The Stewardess Board of St. Paul church, will give a rainbow entertainment Monday evening May 25th, at the church. It promises to be someting unique. Mr. Forest Cooper, of the St. Nick. hotel, and Miss Siloane Nelson, of W Canedy st., were visitors in St. Louis Sunday. Beginning Jue 10th, there will be an anniversary jubilee celebration at Union Baptist church in honor and to show appreciation to the pastor, for his arduous labor. Thurseay evening in the Le land holel lobby, Speaker Shurtleff and a Chicago newspaper man had a fistic altercation and both men received jolts. MAY.23,1908. TO BE CONFIRMED. 15C A MONTH. THE SPORTING EXTRA "KIDDO" Sees the County Fair at the Majestic Last Night. Say bo! I got onto a winner last night. "What?" Naw not at Belmont but down at de Majest. Youse see, de boss slipped me a couple of ducats and sent me down to look over de bunch. Now I didn't know what I was goin' against. I tought maybe it was a hoss race or de Hoo-Cha-Ma-Cooch, or a pumpkin layout but instead they had me goin' from de time I dropped in to de finish, and I must say, it was sure a surprise to dis kiddo. I didn't get me flippers on an entry list, so I don't know what de winners "Cognom" are. I got in de game pretty late but if de start was anything like de finish de trick is a sure hit. What was didding? Oie! Oie! When I blew in de staige was full of Shawfears and Shefears doin' a swell stunt. Next a Shebrett and a small Commedian was doin a sing and dance that made me take notis. They sung a sing about "Cheyenne" wid a bunch of cow-boys' and cow-goils. Then dey pulled off de main event. "I want a Gibson Man," there sure was some class to that and would be a top liner on de K. & E. circuit. They had a swell bunch to assist and de four "Gib" goils were de finest peacherinos I've seen in years. A fat guy gave a parody on De Merry Widder and he was one of de best bets of de day. La Cigate stepped a half in better than .48. De Drummer song went with a rush and dere was a big field started in dis event. They sprung a couple of spooney rubes that was a scream, but they got cut off at the three qarters, it was a fine bit of work and I wanted to see more of dem, den dere was de Si Perkins quartet who sure can warble, and Sis Hopkins who is a hard worker and keeps things busy. De show goils and college lads and the whole bunch are good lookers and are all there with the voice. Say boys, take me tip and drop down tonight. Of Jacksonville, the people's candidate for State Treasurer. Don't bet your money on Taft. Springfield Man Highly Honored By Phillipine Com. for Efficient Services. Prof. G. H.L. Nelson, whose parents reside at 909 E. Carpenter Street, and who is well known here where he was reared, has distinguished himself by efficient services as Colaborator while employed by the United States Government, in connection with the Phillipine Reservation; he received a bronze medal and a diploma of honorable awards from the International Jury of Honorable Awards of the Phillipine Islands, the same being signed by the Sec. of the Board, a Filipino, and recorded at Washington, D. C. Mr. Nelson is now in the Post Office Department at St. Louis, and the only colored man of this nation holding such diploma, for such honnrable and efficient services—he is admired by all Springfield, because he has not hidden his talents, but used what he had until efficiency called him to a higher and nobler station. May his be a lamp unto the feet of others, who, because they will not soar up where light is, and sweet congenial zephyrs blow, see not, but groan in darkness for want of light. H. W. Beecher on Lincoln. H. W. Beecher on Lincoln. Upon thousands of hearts great sorrows and anxieties have rested, but not on one such and in such measure, as upon that simple, truthful, noble soul, our faithful and sainted Lincoln. Never rising to the enthusiasm of more impassioned natures in hours of hope, and never sinking with the mercurial in hours of defeat to the depths of despondency, he held on with unmovable patience and fortitude, putting caution against hope, that it might not be premature, and hope against caution, that it might not yield to dread and danger. He wrestled ceasessly, through four black and dreadful purgatorial years, wherein God was cleansing the sin of His people as by fire. At last the watcher beheld gray dawn for the country. The mountains began to give forth their forms from out the darkness, and the east came rushing toward us with arms full of joy for all our sorrows. Then it was for him to be glad exceedingly that had sorrowed immeasurably. Peace could bring no other heart such joy, such rest, such honor, such gratitude. Four years ago, O Illinois, we took from your midst an untried man and from among the people. We return him to you a mighty conqueror, not thine any more, but the nation's; not ours, but the world's. Give him place, O ye prairies! In the midst of this great continent his dust shall rest a sacred treasure to myriads who shall pilgrim to that shrine to kindle anew their zeal and patriotism. Ye winds that move over the mighty places of the west, chant his requiem. Ye people, behold a martyr whose blood, as so many articulate words, pleads for fidelity, for law for liberty.—Henry Ward Beecher, on Lincoln, when the nation mourned on account of that tragic death. (From Munsey magazine.) THE FORUM Last Thursday night between the hours of 12 1 o'clock, on her way home, enroute on N. 5th St.. Miss Etta Davis was attacked and severely beated by, it is thought two men and a woman, robbery being obviously their mission, as her gold necklace was taken by the culprits. Miss Davis does not know, for certainty, being knocked into insensibility, whether the parties are white or colored, but believe them to be white people. Miss Davis was on her journey home, 1001 N: 4th Street, from the Social Sunlight club, which club met last week at 20th and Edwards Sts., on Thursday instead of Wednesday evening. Being late, but in time for the last car, se proceeded to walk until the car over took her, or to walk on home. which club th and Ed. day instead ng. Being Near this same spot a day or so previous, a white woman was severely beaten, with robbery as the end sought. Miss Davis is held in very high estem by the entire populace, and hundreds of people rushed to her home daily to see her, bringing flowers and words of cheer. She is almost entirely recovered however and at this writing (Wed.) is apparently as jovial as ever. The musical concert given by the Sections of the Woman's club at St. John church, on the evening of May 18th, was not so largely attended, yet the program was an interesting one and all enjoyed it. We thank the pastor and officers for the use of the church and all who took part on the program. The Philanthropic section will render a very excellent program on May 25th at 2:30 p.m. at the monthly meeting, also receive donations of beans and potatoes from all whom desire to give. Cume out early. Lucy Young chairman. Club Reporter. PROVIDING FOR A SIDEWALK. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Springfield, Illiois Section 1. That a cement sidewalk four feet in width and 102 feet in length be laid in North front of the lot or par el of land situated in the City of Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, and described as follows: North $ \frac{1}{2} $ Lot 6 Alex Starns' subdivision Pt. S. W. $ \frac{1}{4} $ N. W. $ \frac{1}{4} $ 3- 165 Section 2.—Said side walk shall be laid in accordance with the provision of an ordinance passed by this council October 23, a d. 905, and known as "An ordinance in relation to the construction of side walks." Section 3.—The grade of said side walk shall be made to conform with the side walk laid at either end of the above proposed side walk. Section 4.—This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and approval and due publication. ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, with Passed May 18, 1908, approved May 1919 1908. Roy R. Reece, Mayor, J. Emil Smith, City Clerk. Washington Street saloons violating the law, is the subject to appear in this paper next week. --- Miss Etta Davis' accident. CLUB NOTETS An Ordinance Roy R. Reece. Mayor. Nice 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 other conveniences. See E. L. Rogers, 305 South Sixth St. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing e'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. 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, Book-keeper Mrs. E. L. 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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. 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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. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For East Capitol avenue every 12 minutes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For North Ninth street every 12 minutes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Owl cars a t11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. For Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:32 p. m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m. For South Eighth street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at 11:37 and 11:52 p. m., and 12:30 and 12:52 a. m. Cars leave Fifth and Washington: For South Eleventh street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:52 p. m. Owl cars at 12:22 and 12:52 a. m. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m Owl cars at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 a. m. April 4. 1908 An Ordinance. PROVIDING FOR A SIDEWALK Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Springfield, Illinois Section 1, That a cement sidewalk four feet in width and 102 feet in length be laid in North front of the lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, and described as follows: North $ \frac{1}{2} $ Lot 6 Alex Starns' subdivision Pt. S. W. $ \frac{1}{4} $ N. W. $ \frac{1}{4} $ 33-165 Section 2.—Said side walk shall be laid in accordance with the provision of an ordinance passed by this council October 23, a d 1905, and known as "An ordinance in relation to the construction of side walks." Section 3.—The grade of said side walk shall be made to conform with the side walk laid at either end of the above proposed side walk. Section 4.—This ordinance shall be in force and effect, from and after its passage and approval and due publication. Passed May 18, 1908, approved May 19' 1908. Roy R. Reece, Mayor, J. Emil mith, City Clerk. An Ordinance. Providing for a sfde Walk. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Springfield, Illinois. Section 1.—That a brick side walk four feet in width and 80 feet in length be laid in south front of the lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Springfield, Sangamon County Illinois, and described as follows: Elijah Iles' 3rd addition, lot 8, block 2, beginning at the alley on THE FORUM Cass street, between 8th and 9th streets, thence west eighty feet. Section 2.—Said walk shall be laid in accordance with the provision of an ordinance passed by this council October 23rd, A. D. 1905, and known as "An ordinance in relation to the construction of sidewalks" Section 3.—The grade of said walk shall be made to conform with the sidewalk at either end of the above proposed sidewalk. Section 4.—This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and approval and due publication. Passed May 18, 1908; approved May 19, 1908. J. Emil Smith, City Clerk, Roy R. Reece, Mayor. Who Will Be President? 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 1 Year For $1.50 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. 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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, 3, Bloomington. July 5, 6, 7, Decatur. July 10, 11, 12, Peoria. July 24, Bloomington. July 25, 26, Dubuque. July 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. Hast Bound for Decatur, Clinton and al 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. +4200 p.m. °11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Co, Northbound. Southbound. Southbound’ for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville, Gran- ite City ‘and St. Louis. 25:00am 79:00am = 1:00 pm_—- 6:00 pm ¥6:00am $10:00am~ 42:00pm —-°6:20 pm 6:20am °10:20am = —°2:20 pm $7300 pm 47:00am 411:00am — 3:00 pm — $800 pm 8:00 am “}12:00 noon 74:00pm —_°9:00 pm. 45:00 pm = °11:25 pm. *11:30 pm. Local cars. Limited cars, stopping at towns only. *Sleeper. §Limited cars, making all stops. qDaily except Sunday. Corrected May 4, 1908. Cars leave Springfield for Lincoln: +5, 7, 9 and 11 a. m.; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 pm. +5 a, m., daily except Sunday. ps Tom DUST 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, 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- fe colored literature on hand. THE FORUM 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 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gamma The Printer 305 $ _{2} $ So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 23, 1908. Jerome evidently believes that Thaw would not have killed White were he (Thaw) sane. Hush! Hush!! Speak easy! They say Berkeley said Browns ville was not shot up by soldiers. "He that is guilty of a part is guilty of the whole," but do not mention Brownsville. It isn't unfair is it, to ascribe the cause of Decatur's superior base ball playing to the fact that her men cannot get full of "booze?" Why seek to discourage the nomination of Mr. Bryan? He is used to defeat, and it will hurt him less than it would any other man who is likely to be named at Denver. Let all humane persons pull for Mr. Bryan.—Chicago Tribune. June will soon be here and as that is cupid's elysian month, we are surprised not to have any marital announcements—The Forum charges $5 to $10 for political announcements, is no doubt why they are slow, but matrimonials are free. The second edition of Hall's Commonwealth reached us brimful of spicy letters and philosophical editorials. We candidly believe that that paper will succeed and become a literary factor in the elevation of the entire people of the state, as the editor is conversant, intelligent, progressive and studious. What Manner of Man is This W. J. Butler? W. J. Butler, a staunch Republican, and what is called a shrewd politician, has been appointed bank receiver of the northern district of Illinois—a fat salary—only about $25 per day or $9000 per annum. W. J. can live from that eh? Mr. Butler is known as a political "scrapper." and has done some excellent generaling here in Springfield. He is a sage in politics and was allied with the Cailomites for United States Senator, and even at the Litchfield convention, B. J. was for William Barrett Ridgely, for delegate at large to the Republi- National Convention—thus --- THE FORUM you see has bread cast upon the water been returned. Taft Lacks 135 Votes. Taft is not yet nominated by 135 votes, and if he fails to get the nomiation on the first ballo*, Hughes will loom up as the mighty man from the east. If all the delegates stand "pat" we may yet see peace and tranquility prevail. For if Taft is nominated; who knows but what every time a Taft speaker on the platform makes an enthusiastic speech, some one will rise up, like Banquo's Ghost, and ask "Who shot up Brownsville?" Of course Mr. Taft nor any of us know—no one knows save Purdy and Garlington. But the question is: we cannot afford to lose the election just because some one "shot up Brownsville." We would rather have the whole state of Texas, with Jeff Davis thrown in for good measure. "shot up" than to have another 1893.1897 So let the Brownsville die out, if you can, but if you cannot, Oye delegates, take Hughes, he has never said the boys nor any one else, shot up the town. Hughes is not 'tainted' with the Brownsville affray—don't be sold out—let your yea be yea and your nay be nay. As a Representative of the People is So are His Constituents. People elect men, presumably on the level of their own intellectual status. For instance, South Carolina's voting power is composed of a lot of semi-educated hot heads, who have not been regenerated from the ante bellum times and so are the men they send to Congress; Mississippi is not much better, neither is Alabama. Look at New York, Ohio and Illinois' representatives and all the men from states with intelligent constituencies—how different the calibre of the men. The same is true in smaller offices, even aldermen. If a ward send to the council an inferior, ignorant incompetent man, what do the other fellows say? They say well, the people are ignorant they don't care—they do not know anything. You never see an ignorant man from the 4th or 5th wards. why? Because the constituency is intelligent. The first and 7th wards have aldermen who must prove their fitness and their constituency, for we have intelligent people in those wards also. If these men cannot make good, they must be deposed, for as a representative of a community is, so are the people thereof, good or bad, in the estimation of other communities. June is approaching. Do not forget the "sweet girl" graduate will read her essay, even if you can't hear a word she says, she will look angelic just the same, costumed as she will be, all in white and bedecked with flowers, whose sweet fragrance will arouse the admiration of the most stupid and indifferent; even if the high school girl does imagine she knows everything, don't censure her—she is susceptible to error as we all are—go out and hear these elysian maidens, who are to shape the destiny of the next generation, and pitch a bunch of flowers at the valedictorian. The Graduates. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. New Telephone, 1478. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The is always the proper hat-- never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE PETER MYERS & CO For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. 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D. 1905, and known as “An ordinance in relation to the construction of side walks.’” Section 4.—The grade of said walk shall be made to conform with the side walk laid at either end of the above proposed side walk. Section 4,—This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and approval and due publi- cation Passed May 18, 1908; approved May 19, 1908. J. Emil Smith, City Clerk, Roy R. Reece, Mayor. I see the ill that round me lies, I feel the guilt’) within I hear, with ygroaus and — travial [eries. ] The world confess its sin. Yet in the maddening maze of things, And tossed by storms aud flocd, To one fixea stake my spirit’ cliugs. 1 know that God is good. St. Mark Jones, W. ©. Macon, MO Mr. Fred Price, son of Rev T- Price, sp utafew days in tne city, the guest of his father. PETER Pav Machiorlatti Bros. SALOON Deaiers in Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 619 East Monroe Street Springfleld, Ill Old Phone, 2082 ° vi -e 7 eats , eal “¢ \ : .. ° Neal &Brown's 728 E. 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We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money Bae tay, amy aather facrery, We are satisfied with $1.09 profit above factory cost, ; TALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at Wi doubles vour prices. Orders filled. the day received. 2 : SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but MM usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. ‘These we cleat out promptly at prices ranging from #3 to $8 or S10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed Iree. COASTER BRAKES, single wheels, imperted roller chains :nd pedals, parts, repairs and - jy equipment of all kinds at had/ the usual retail prices. F $@p50 HEDGETHORNePUNCTSRE-PROOF Sq 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES 7. itrmoucc/oncy TO INIRGDUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tires is pee ZER eR Ses $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will = SSS ie sell youasample pair for $4.80 \cashwithorder $4.55). > = PE PONT “ ear ee Pa NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES | (it=moy3 cra We NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the | aio) ambi air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Qin aes Miksa a1 i Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use, - isi Nv EN DESCRIPTION: Made inall sizes. Itislively oe ENS MEER and easy riding, verydurableand linedinside with (jiiase aamematamecaraa Sea VAANY ‘a special quality of rubber, witch never becomes A ~_ 2 y porous and which closes up small punctures without allow- = then a fhe their toescape. 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We w Il also send one nickel plated brass hand pump, Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason (hey 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 bette®, ast longer and look finer than any tire vou have ever used or seen at any price. We now that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will giye us your order ‘We want you to send usa trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. ‘don’t buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of IF YOU NEED TIRES seicersorn Pancture-Proof tires on approval aud tral. 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 uoual prices, but write usa postal today, DO NOf TUINK OF BUYING a bicycle DO NOT WAIT ors pair of tires from auyone until yon know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. write it NOW. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. Ben Cninn was tendered a pleasant surprise last Mo.day evening on the occasion of his 17th birthday anniversary, by 25 young friends. The following gentlemen were in Jacksonville Sunday, attend. ing the Odd Fellows’ sermon at Uhat city: As W. 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