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THE FORUM VO. 5, NO. 17 Illinois Supreme Court Temple. The Finest Building in the State and One of the Finest in the United States-The Interior is Palatial. A visit through the palatial Supreme Court Temple of this state reveals a wonder and even causes one to marvel at the handiwork of man. As we were taken through that building and shown its splendor, our imagination took wings and flew to Rome and Greece during the days of their splendor, and to Washington, where it is said, to view those magnificent structures, renews your aspiration and rekindles that love for the nation that no other thing will do. The interior of this modern palace of justice, is indeed, inexpressibly grand—the wood work is fine walnut and mahogany, highly polished, the reflection from which, blended with the other superb furnitures, the varigated illuminations, etc., is a scene at times, most gorgeous. This wonderful and magnificent structure is three stories high and is the "habitat" of the seven supreme and three appellate court judges, the attorney general and the supreme court clerk; the appellate court clerk, the stenographer and law library. Each judge has a suite of rooms—while sitting, they live there, and can even have their meals served—there being a kitchen and a dining room—the sink alone in the kitchen cost $250—a solid white marble. The door knobs look like pieces of cut glass, the cement roof is two feet in thickness. Everything is complete; words a e inadequate to express the grandeur. We were taken through and briefly shown the works and the building, by A. L. Dee, colored, a very fine young man, employed at the temple, who introduced us to judge and janitor with equal gusto—a thing we took note of and appreciated. All the men from Judge Hand down, whom Mr. Lee introduced us to, appeared to be possessed with a liberal heart. We are proud to have met them. Come all ye sons and daughters from Illinois most distant hills and plains, and view this wonder. Illinois is proud of her public buildings, she is proud of her governor who advocated the erection of this temple and urged the appropriation. The Supreme Court Judges wear a black gown when sitting hearing cases—this is the nignjudicial power in the state, this august body. When a man is sentenced to be hanged he carries his case when he can, to the Supreme Court, the lawyer makes a plea, asking that the decision of the lower court be set aside and the man's case reversed and remanded, as the case may be, on various technicalities—these men say whether or not you must die. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SATURDAY. We had the extreme pleasure of meeting Hon. John P. Hand. Supreme Judge from Henry Co., whose district also comprises Peoria, LaSalle, and Bureau counties. The judge is a fine man—broad-minded and conservative; he discussed freely on the race question, the south and many interesting topics ante dating 50 years ago, the judge thinks Booker T. Washington is a great man, and commends the colored race for the marvelous progress made in this brief lapse of time. He knew Lynch, Bruce and Elliott and many able colored men whose voices rang out with eloquence in the council of the nation, and in the conventions of the Republican party—the re-echoing of whose voices we hear yet and the resultant from whose eloquence we are today the happy legacees. Judge Hand was elected in 1900, and his time has about expired, has a large Negro vote in his district, who will be glad to have him sent back. Judge Hand is one of the men who a few weeks ago, declared the Alton School case in favor of Scott Bibbs and Co., and justice, and we desire men of this calibre in the highest tribunal of the state Mr. W. C. Hippard, we met also; he appears to be a fine man—he is appellate court clerk and a candidate for reelection. Chris Mamer is supreme court clerk. also a fine man and a candidate for reelection—in fact, we never before met a finer set of men from judge down. Mr. Lee is sure with a fine crowd of men—he and James Adams. Yes, we met Mr. Dunne and the court sheriff, all fine young men. The entire cost of this building and furniture is said to be $500,000. Bloomington News. Miss Maria Hawkins who was compelled to leave the concert at the A. M. E. church Friday eve due to a severe attack of nervous headache, is some better. Mrs. Charles Nickolls of Louisville, Kentucky, is visiting her husband in this city. Miss Florence Meaders will soon leave for her home in Vandalia. Chatres Caidwell, accompanied by Elder Hall stole a march on his friends by going to Mexico, Missouri, Tuesday night and making Miss Ruth Cooper his bride. The bride is a talented young lady, being a school teacher in the above named city. The groom is employed in the local laundries. They will not go to housekeeping at present but will live with the groom's brother on W. Monroe street. Miss Rowena Watson and Stella Fort are taking summer courses at the high school. Charles Jones was carried to Jacksonville for an indefinite term. Mrs. Sallie Holiday and her daughter Esther, have gone to Joliet for and indefinite stay. The ladies of the Household of Ruth will have their annual Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. The Children's Day program at the Third Christian church was a financial success. The children rendered their selections well and gathered in eight dollars for missionary purposes. Wedding bells will soon chime out. So many people are chronic complainers about The Forum not having any news and they won't try to make it a success by simply calling up 86oL and giving in a few news items. They want everything for nothing. The Stearles band and orchestra are continually rebearsing to make their music worthy of the attention of the listener. Miss Mamie Caldwell is confined to her bed with rheumatism. Misses Ida White and Effie Hurley were the guests of Mrs. Harry Moore of Springfield Sunday—Mr. N. Mason was in the city of Springfield Sunday—Miss Effie Hurley and E. Robinson are preparing to attend the wedding of Miss Henrietta Dulon of Metropolis Ill. and Mr. Marculus Polk of Decatur; which will take place June 24th at Metropolis—Mrs. Davis of Bloomington was in the city for three days, visiti g her brother Mr. Ellis also Mrs. Mollie Mellock. She has returned home—At the home of M. Jones and wife of South Bayd Street occurred the marri age of their daughter, Miss Ada to Mr. George Jameson, Wed nesday evening at 8:30 p. m. Mrs. C. H. Jones was in the city this week—Mrs. Richard Cecil is visiting her husband in Chicago—Mrs. Ida Lawrence is still on the sick list. Jacksonville, Illinois. The Woman's club had their regular meeting Monday after noon at 2:30 o'clock with a large attendance. The usual business being transacted. —The Ladies Art Club was entertained last week at the residence of Mrs W Hamilton, after routine business a delicious repast was rerved Mrs Major o |Lincoln Ave will be hostess next meeting Rev. Elzey, of Indiana, has accepted the pastorate of New Hope Baptist church and will take charge tomorrow. W. H. Melton, of Memphis, Tenn.. passed through the city enroute to Chicago. Get a bottle of Wa Hoo Tonic. JUNE 13,1908. Decatur News. 15C A MONTH. Chas. S. Deneen. W. H. The Governor, who is showing the higest possible recognition to colored people of merit. Under Gov. Deneen colored people are holding as good, if not better, positions than any other state in the Union. Sangamon County Politics. Sangamon County politics is getting warm. The most interesting of fice to be filled is that of states' attorney. Several men on both tickets aspiring for the nomination—two strongest men are: Fred Mortimer Republican, C. A. Jones Democrat. Both of these men are young popular men and the fight will be fierce, but Mortimer will carry the county by 1000 majority in November. Ben Rich is a candidate for Recorder and S. T. Jones will again ask to be make Circuit Clerk. These men may have strong opposition after, if not before the primaries, and it therefore behooves them to get their claims, why they should be retained, before the people. So far as their ability and integrity, there is no question. They have made good officials so far as we know. Several men are out for Coroner, among whom are: A. B. Cochran, John Klaren, and John Canfield, et al. Republicans. Cochran and Klaren are young men. Cochran has been Supervisor for something over 1 year and voted right on all righteous propositions. POLITICAL SCRIBER Normal Jottings. Charles Davis and son Perry of Chicago, visited their daughter and sister, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Walton of Chicago, are visiting relatives in Normal and Holder. John Bates is packing up his household goods preparatory to moving to Centralia. Many students are taking summer course at school now. 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 OFFICE: 305 1-2 6i 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. Gammon The Printer 305½ So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 30, 1908. Look out base ball, if you don't mind balloons will become more exciting than you. Ah pshaw, old summer is not as pleasant as seems when zero is poking his head up every night. If history repeats itself, it is time we were having another Shakespeare, and another Napoleon and another Cromwell. "Let your light so shine that men may see your good works If your works are bad though you had better blow out your light. A preposition is word that introduces a phrase modifier and shows relation in sense to the principal word and the word modified. To is a preposition, too is an adverb of degree.—Special to the Advance C. United States Senator Allison of Iowa, has been a senator more years than the average lady at tains, especially unmarried women and "merry widows," and a man must be 30 before eligible to that august body. Now how old is Allison, or about how old? Anti Mob Violence Law Passes Under Deneen Administration. Gov. Deneen's signature to the Ant-Lvuch Law Bili. introduced in the Legislature by Hon. Edw. D. Green, made that measure one of the best protectorates on the statute books. You will find this law on the statute passed in 1905. Giwe us more men like officers Loomis, Burton, Gray and the bunch of fireman and a real deserving man Captain of No 5. Advance Citizen Note the grammatical construction of these twenty three words. What is it this pessimistic fellow wants? Why don't he say why the "400 voters" want a change and name some of the complainants outside of himself—he is howling about people not "subscribing to the paper," give the people a more regularly circulat --- THE FORUM ed paper and see if they will improve. Also name your man you say is more "representative," and let the "400 voters" see whom you have. The South, nor any portion of this country, is desirous of radicals at its masthead. Radicalism never won a victory. Men have been radical at times because the constituency was dumb to reason. John Brown, Sumner and Garrison were "radical," but the crises at those times demanded it. Men shut their eyes to the horrible scenes of slavery and turned a deaf ear to reason, but truth crushed to earth arose for the eternal years of God are hers. Last week Hoke Smith was defeated for governor of Georgia, last summer Vardaman was retired, poor Pettus and Morgan of Alabama, have died, Joe Bailey has been arrested for crime and Tulman and Jeff Davis will soon shake the dust from the nation's capitol off their unhallowed feet and go back home to the hills of their respective native heaths, hitch up their mules and pursue their calling—plowing cotton and corn. It is written the day of the radical is at hand. Hurrah for Hughes!-Hurry on to Chicago. The Chicago Tribune says Negroes are catspaws and are being misled by Foraker and the rest of the anti Taft men who are not sincere in their advocacy of justice and right under the constitution—yes, you said Sumner, Lincoln, Garrison, Wendell Phillips, Lovejoy and John Brown were not sincere—no man is sincere in your estimation who does not compromise. Because the colored people see fit to oppose Taft, The Tribune has no right to as sail them and censure them and threaten them as this metropolitan paper concludes:— "The anti-Taft folly of the negro leaders is an indulgence of passion and unfounded prejudice which will cost the negroes dearly if they persist in it." Ray Stannard Baker says in the June American, by implication, that the Negro cannot in a democratic government be kept down. He shows that the aim of the white aristocracy to keep the Negro back, is simply what always has been where there existed an aristocracy and a peasantry—but declares that the aristocratic oligarchy has been defeated every time where the government was democratic and where public schools and colleges dot the hillsides and planies. Baker is right; educated Negroes like all other educated people, will ascertain their rights and nave them enforced. How do they expect to hold the Negro in submissive subjugation; him free. It was all the south could do and more, to hold ner slaves in tranquil subjugation. The thing to do is to declare 'allegiance' with the Negro and let us all live in harmony, peace and prosperity. While you on top have mercy on we fellows, and when we get on top (which we will, according to Darwin's theory of evolution,) we will reciprocate. The Passing Radicals. 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The lodge did a good thing in choosing Mr. Martin as Noble Grand, as he is one of the most thrifty men of our city, and an especial hustler in fraternal orders. He was a foremost advocate of the purchase of their hall at 13.n and Madison, which cost $1600, a little over one year ago, and is now over one half paid 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. Every Sunday. St. Paul, 622 E. Mason St., Rev. T. Price, pastor. Union, 12th & Mason Sts., Rev. C. S. Manuel, pastor. Zion, 9th and Carpenter, Rev. Williams, pastor. Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity, 15th St., between Washington and Jefferson Sts., Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, pastor. 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Call Early - Remember the place Opposite Post Office The Dunbar News Company Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or $306 \frac{1}{2}$ 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. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. Join the Grand United Order of True Reformer (Hotel in Connection.) Fine Wines, Liquyrs—Choice Domestic Cigars—I am handling the famus SCHLITZ BEER, that's making Springfield famous. New Telephone 1491 Free Lunch Every Saturday Night EDWARD WHITE Jr., Proprietor. 809 East Washington Street, Springfield, Illinois. 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. 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 Springfield at Home 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. 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. Mrs. James Ryder, who has been visiting her mother, has returned to her home in Chicago. A Fine Line of Millinery 18 And Hand made Hats On at 1415 E. Adams Street. School of Instruction in Millinery and Dress Making. You can bring your own hats and dresses to work on. Millinery Instructions, 25c. a lesson. Dress-making lessons, 50c. Wire frames in all styles, 10c. and up. MME. M. F. CLARK-THOMPSON. PETER PAUL PETER PETER PAUL Machiorlatti Bros. SALOON. Dealers in Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 619 East Monroe Street Springfield, Ill Old Phone, 2082. Hair Work. I do: Hair dressing, Scalp-treatment and all kinds of hair beautifying—handle: wigs, braids, pomadours, curls, puffs etc. Satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a call. I have also, nicely furnished rooms to let. MRS. F. J. NOTT. 225 W. Wash St Everyone should buy one of those Boston lots—think of it, a home in Boston suburbs for only $10.00, 30 minutes' car ride. DR. C. H. JONES Contractor and Builder—Real Estate Rentals, Loans and Insurance. Busineis Letters. Deeds, Wills and Mortgages drawn. All busines confidential. Office: 116 south 7th street Old Telephone: Res., 2595 r 3. Springfield, - - Illinois Base Ball! III League Park North E. Part of City Take north 9th or north 7th St. Call at this office for type-writing, short hand and general stenographic work. 3051/2 So. 6th St. Old phone 998. On thirty-five thou sand rolls of new up-to-date 1908 designs, which we purchased from the Manufacturers' Wall Paper Co. Come early and get a choice selection. CALDWELL Wall Paper Co. 620 East Adams Street. THE FORUM Springfield Abroad 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, 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. Mrs. Celia Watts is visiting her daughter, Miss Lovina, in Chicago. Miss Watts went to Chicago a few months ago to take a course in hairdressing, chiropody and manicuring and has completed a course and will be home soon. Prepare get in line in time for our 4th of July special Souv. enir number, in bautiful colors of the flag. Every business firm desiring an ad please do not wait but get in on time. 50 P DISC On thirty sand rolls to-date 190 which we from the M rers' Walk Come early and lection. CALDWELL 620 Ea The Embroidery Thimble Club was entertained last week by Miss Alcene Wilford, 306 W. Allen St. A great deal of work was accomplished. The hostess served the club with dainty refreshments, consisting of straw berries and ice ream. We are glad to see Bert Singleton up and about again. --- Thanksgiving Service H.H. of R,No.190 House Hold of Rnth No. 190 will hold their annual thanksgiving services at St. Paul A, M. E. church at 3 P. M. Sunday June 14th. The following program will be rendered:— 1 Organ voluntary 2 Introduction of Mistress of ceremonies by M. N. G., Sis. Jennie Douglas. 3 Reading of Proclamation by Dis. Worthy Recorder and Mistress of ceremonies, M. Retta Davis. 4 Song. Choir. 5 Prayer—W. Prelate 6 Duet Sisters M. Martin and India Harris 7 Selection, Representative from juveniles. 8 Reading names of deceased inmates, by Sister Sarah Harris. 9 Sermon—Rev. T. Price. 10 Announcements. 11 Benediction—Bless be the tie. Misses Myrtle and Helen Clem, Zenia and Effie Rice; F. Jackson, Roy Smith, Charles Jackson, Wm. Reed, Wm. Davis, of Chicago, spent Sunday afternoon in Lanesville, the guests of the Gonuses! On their return to the city the above named ladies were tendered a special supper by their escorts at Neal and Brown's Restaurant, consisting of four courses. These young men are an example for others as to how to treat the ladies. The waitress especially invite the young men back, as they remembered her very appreciably. Mrs. E T. Cottman is gradually improving- Dr. Hendersou is the attending physician Per cent. COUNT y-five thou of new up- 08 designs, purchased Manufactu- Paper Co. I get a choice se Wall Paper Co. ast Adams Street. 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 Springfiled 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. In asking for a better representative at the head of the No. 5. Fire Department nobody assails Jim Mason's family, and we are surprised at Barbour and Rodgers in trying to defend Mason against the demands of the First ward voters, cannot discuss the question without bringing in family or domestic issues. Real men are not so small as to drag women and children into public discussions, and we are confident that Mr. Mason himself does not approve of the low, unprincipled manner that Mr. Hamann's emissaries attempt to defend (Mason) him. Things called men, who consider such imbecile articles honorable manly or just, are to small for consideration of the Advance Citizen. We fight like men from the open and never stab from behind, we can discuss public questions without resorting to such mean, cowardly act, and our high regard for the womankind will not permit us to stoop as those poor things did last week. Let us talk about Mason, politics and other public questions and let each others homes alone, Be men.—Advance Citizen. It is not necessary for us to have credited this article to the Advance Citizen—the very logic and grammar tell whom the author is. Gentlemen, read it. If you can find a single sentence logical or substantiating a single thing, we are willing for our contemporary to name a man for engine house No. 5. It is a travety on journalism to have such despoilers of the rudiments of grammar—our poor belated contemporary should differentiate between prepositions and adverbs. In his attempts to be evasive he becomes idiotic and ridiculous. He also has the effrontery to talk of "domestic." The Forum has not said anything to reflect on his home, no sensible person takes what we had to say as at all reflecting on the domestic affairs. What we said is simply a logical adherence to reason. Our fever heated contemporary is continually speaking of "race man, representative of the race" etc. We simply said, and say yet, go to each one's house and see which more nearly represents the race. That is no reflection. We are attempting to show that the complainant is not sincere; that he (our contemporary) is not consistent—that is all—all due respect will be paid at all times. He seems to insinuate that The Forum is part white and part colored and not representative of the colored race. We alluded that he is not the man to throw stones, living as he is, in a glass house—see our logic? Is there any reflection? We hope you will excuse us for giving all this space and time to our esteemed (?) incomprehensible contemporary, we said that if we pursued a logical and dignified course in our journalistic tight, he would call us insane and misconstrue the application, etc. What does he mean by "Hamannu's emissaries?" "Family or domestic issues?" Poor fellow—every war and every great issue sprang from the "domestic." The trouble with our unlearned contemporary is, he does not know, he is not harmful, he is ignorant of the exigencies of the time. He cannot name two representative men who are against Jas. Mason. The Advance Citizen is forever rushing after an ignis fatuus (a fire that appears to be but the closer you get to where it was supposed to be, the further it goes.) You all know that an empty wagon, tires almost off, planks upset in the bed, makes a deal of noise Colored Preachers for Deneen. Dr. J. H. Magee is busy or organizing the ministers over the state to support Gov. Deneen and Secretary of State Rose. All the active colored preachers of the city were taken to the capitol Monday, and met the governor and secretary of state and pledged to do what they could to further the cause. It is more of a balloon slaughter than a balloon ascention that you go to see these days. You, you "kids," we hereby notify you that the fourth of July does not come until three days after the first of July. If Mr. Bryan should make a close run this year he would be the logical candidate for 1912. The democratic party got a sticker when it changed ftont in 1896. —Chicago Tribune. The police will do a good thing by ascertaining who are not working, but living and becoming "eye sores" on Washington St. Enforce the vagrant law, The Forum is with you. In our various societies, both secret and otherwise, there is too much animosity over "office" Let the office seek the man above all, let us not get angry, but seem to forget their significance. He who carries a knife to Lexington will be in danger of Hellfire, but he who totes a razor, shall be forever damed! This is the way the Louisville Courier Journal advise the democrats in a long editorial last week to come together. If things and people are democratic and right only, the Register, our esteemed morning contemporary would have it; over this nation, the right has only prevailed twice in 48 years. 'Democratic and right' is, however, only a local idiosyncrasy, and the term is not contagious. Mr. Thomas E. Lyons, a prominent young lawyer, is a candidate for the legislature from this the 45th senatorial district. He is highly deserving of the honor and should he be elected, we have no hesitancy in predicting that our cause in the legislative department will be well looked after. Men like this young man is a credit to our state and an honor to the people from whom he gets suffrage. --- THE FORUM the en. as. is nis Vee 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 beyond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. See Him Go and see the Wonderful Clairvoyant and mind reader, and Fortune Teller; is able to tell you anything you want to know. Gives you good luck in any respect, takes off spells caused by any evil influence which has been caused by witchery or hoodoo. Call on W. M. Martin, at once, 170 East 53d street. Chicago, Ill. The Forum's Staff. a be 12. 96. 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. White, Contributor. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 30512 So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home—Corner Eighth and Jackson streets—take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds, north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars at Fifth and Monroe. PRICES FOR POLITICAL 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 Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. --- Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Furnished Rooms Board by day or week The Patronage of the public Solicited. Good accommodations; courteous Treatment. Give me a trial. Tel. New, 1457. Mrs. J. E. Smith 416 E. Madison St. Octavius V. Rovall. A. Morris Williams, Royall & Williams LAWYERS Wiliams' B'ld'g. Old 'Phone, 2322. 11th and Washington streets, Springfield; Illinois. The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. "Don't Worry Twelve" is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. The greatest of all newspapers is the daily Globe-Democrat, of St. Louis. It has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any daily paper. It costs by mail, postage prepaid, daily, including Sunday, one year, $6.00; 6 months, $3.00; 3 months, $1.50; daily without Sunday, one year, $4.00; 6 months, $2.00; 3 months, $1.00. Sunday edition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2.00; 6 months, $1. A subscription for the Globe-Democrat, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper investment. Send your order today or write for Free sample copy to Globe Printing company, St. Louis, Mo. See special offer of the "twice a-Week" is sued of the LOBE-DEMOCRAT Two Years fo $1.25, elsewhere in this paper. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Society and Local Have Your Clothes Cleaned and Pressed Have Your Clothes Cleaned and Pressed AT TAHE Capital City Pantatorium Monthly Terms Given. J. W. SLAUGHTER, Proprietor. Phones: Od 535, New 99 109 South Fourth Street. GRADY --WEBSTER The Fine Tonsorial Artists. Has the best barbers, The quickest barbers, Gives the best service. Everything kept in a Sanitary Condition We cater to the public but not to boisterousness 821 East Washington St. See Mitchell, the Chiropodists. Wa Hoo Tonic. Dr. Fleury's Wa Hoo Tonic is gaining a wide reputation—it is unsurpassed for a home remedy and should be in every household—for sale by all druggists. Try a bottle. Will invigorate the entire body. The O. E. Star held their annual services at Zion church last Sunday evening. The auditorium was crowded and Rev. Williams delivered an able sermon. The Society was escorted by the order of Knight Templars and master masons of this city. The collection was donated to the church Club Notes The mother's Section of the Woman's club will be entertained by their Chairman, Mrs. Roie Hunter, Monday at 2.30 p.m. All members cordially invited. A program will be rendered. On the 4th Sunday in June the Sewing Circle of New Hope Baptist church will come down and quilt for the Home, under the an spices of the Philanthropic seciod, Mrs. Lucy Young hostess of the occasion The publice cordially invited to assist in sewing and aiding the Home in any way they wish. Date June 25. Mortuary. Jackson- the infant son of Rufus Jabkson died June 3 at their home, 1348 Ledlie Av. decedent is survived by his parents, one brother and sister. Union church is going through repairs Rev. Manuel has done a great work here, uniting forces and showing results—these kind of men must be praised and honored. Get a bottle of Wa Hoo Tonic. [Name] Hair Straightening. Mrs. L. E. Barksdale's "Wonderful Hair Beauty" cleanses the scalp entirely of Dandruff and promotes the growth and luxuriance of the hair. Call and see her. Her prices for shampooing and straightening the hair are reasonable. On notice will call at your residence. Address. 1616 S. 17th St. Maybe "Mr. Raffles" is a ghost you people who believe in "spirits," be careful. T. Bailey of Bloomington, is in the city visiting his mother and friends. Mr. Clairborne of Bloomington arrived in the city this week. Mrs. C. H. Jones and Constance, were in Decatur this week. H. A. Watkins of Decatur was in the city this week on business. Mrs. Wesley Edwards has gone to Chicago. H. H. of Ruth after their sermon tomorrow, will take a car to the cemetery and decorate the graves of their deceased inmates Mrs. Sallie A. Rose. The New Boarding House. Mrs. Sallie A. Rose has opened a first-class board and rooming house at 713% East Washington St. and purposes to run it first-class or not at all. It is a much needed thing it is located over the fruit store and not over a saloon, as are so many places along this street. She has meal tickets for sale and will be glad to have the patronage of the public. The annual service held at Pleasant Grove Baptist, church by the Woman's club, last Sunday, was largely attended. I was shown that the Woman's club by its influence and active work, has succeeded in aiding the Home to the enormous sum of $1875.75, cash other than 201. 75. PETER MYERS & CO. Probably the most satisfactory store from which purchases are made in Springfield, is Peter Myers & Co., the illuminated, high grade gents' furnisher, on North side square. The goods all of the latest styles and best quality—we failed to find a single complaint from people who said, "I bought this from Peter Myers." Subscribe for the Forum A Strictly First-Class Rooming House. Also Boarding Meal Tickets—21 meals ($3.00) By the day or Week. Rates on Application. Very Convenient. Well ventilated and Cool A Fine Location and Desirable. Old Phone, 4074 713½ E Washington St. Mrs. Sallie A. Rose, Prop. DR. FRANK FL Wa Hoo T SOLD BY ALL DRU Also at 300-302 E. Neal & Bro Restaur 728 E. Washington St. in Now one of the b To our new quarters, w cial invitation to th FRANK FLEUR Hoo Too D BY ALL DRUGGI 300-302 E. Monro & Brow restauran Washington St. in new one of the best new quarters, we ext invitation to the pub DR. FRANK FLEURY'S Wa Hoo Tonic SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS Also at 300-302 E. Monroe Street Neal & Brown's Restaurant 728 E. Washington St. in new quarters. Now one of the best in city To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best meal; ices and the best and attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. Out of We are prepared to serve for banquet NEAL & BROWN, P. WANTED--A RIDE sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle for making money fast. Write for full partici NO MONEY REQUIRED until you to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL do put it to any test you wish. If you are the keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our ex FACTORY PRICES at one small profit to $25 middlemen's profits by buying dis antee behind your bicycle. DO NOT at any price until you receive our cat prices and remarkable special offers to you YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when low prices we can make you this year. We than any other factory. We are satis BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell o double our prices. Orders filled the day received SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not r usually have a number on hand taken made by our promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. I single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 50 HEDGETHORN • PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES in the best meal; the old the best and most on to patrons.. als a specialty. Short o ticket. $3 00. Out of city tra ared to serve for banquets and soo & BROWN, Proprie INTED--ARIDER AC Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by our money fast. Write for full particulars and spec MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and one, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit it TEXTS DUE TRIAL during hiring to any test you wish. If you are there, not perfec the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you TORY PRICES at one small profit above actual middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle price until you receive our catalogues and remarkable special offers to rider agent WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our super prices we can make you this year. We sell the high any other factory. We are satisfied with $1 CYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles. Orders filled the day received. AND BICYCLES. We do not regularly hand number on hand taken in hands by our Chicago riding from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bicycle wheels, imported roller chains and amount of all kinds at half the usual retail price. GETHORN•PUNCTURE-DEALING 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 21 meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. making money fast. Write for full 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. 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 double one prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken 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. single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. 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). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up ordinary 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 $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day. advertising pump $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You rider of $4.80 per pay. All orders 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. approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined a We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby m send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this a nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at O 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 ha know that you will be so well pleased that when you wan We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this ren IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind of the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about t DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY a cent until you have examined and found the discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the ENH ORDER and enclose this advertisement pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expen- tation. We are perfectly reliable and money of these tires, you will find that they will look finer than any tire you have ever used, well pleased that when you want a bicycle, aerial order at once, hence this remarkable tire TIRES don't buy any kind at any price. Price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual but write us a postal today. DO NOT THEN or a pair of tires from anyone until you only costs a postal to learn everything. Writ describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about the same price. 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. THE FORUM and save your curtains and upholstered furniture. These brushes will sweep Carpets, Linoleum, Tile and Hard wood floors cleaner thanbroom. or carpet sweeper and raise. No dust For demonstration, Phone or write, WILLIAM E. FISCH, 942 Spring St. Springfield, Ill. Old 'Phone 4083. Agents Wanted. K FLEURY'S o Tonic L DRUGGISTS E. Monroe Street Brown's urant St. in new quarters. the best in city ers, we extend a spe- n to the public. meal; the best serv- tand most courteous trons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. for banquets and socials on request. vN, Proprietresses. A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are for full particulars and special offer at once. ED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship U.S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and If you are then, not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $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 special offers to rider agents. NISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out 8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. tied roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $480 TRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE CO. PROOF CHICAGO SELF HEALING USA story price to open same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on the examined and found them strictly as represented. It (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you acclose this advertisement. We will also send one returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are really reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, a tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. This remarkable tire offer. Any amount at any price until you send for a pair of bicycle. Puncture-proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which tries at about half the usual prices. al today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. 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.