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THE FORUM V0.5, NO.18 14th Republican National Convention CHICAGO Most Sensational Convention in history of Great Party. INJUNCTION MODIFIED. First Time in History of the Convention that Negroes threatened to bolt Party. TAFT NOMINATED ON 1st. BALLOT Mr. Sherman of N. Y. Nominated for Vice. MANY NOTED PERSONAG. ES of FAIR SEX PRESENT. The Speech of Burton, of Ohio nominating Taft, as Roosevelt's choice, a great piece of political strategy. When the gavel sounded June 16 of this week at the Coliseum Chicago, there was gathered to gether the brainiest men of this Nation—men of affairs—men of sagacity and high ideals—never before has such an assemblage met. Great questions for solution conformed the Nation—every race was there—men vied with one another and discussed the intricacy of the impending issues—but they met them and adjusted them in part, if not in the entirety. The Program Union Church An excellently rendered program took the place of the usual devotional services and preaching. Some very pretty solos were sung, chief of which was "A Dream of Paradise," by Mrs. Mabel Brewington. Mrs. Brewington rendered this beautiful selection in a very pleasing manner to the delight of the audience which showed its appreciation by vociferous applauding. The entire program was good. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SANGAMON COUNTY POLITICS. The National Convention is over; the candidate is chosen for the highest place in the nation, now Sangamon county politics are boiling—212 degrees. Hon. B. F. Caldwell having retired, many and varied are the men who believe they are worthy of the place and will do something for the onward march of our National Legislation. W. D. Ryan, a well-known labor Unionist, is a candidate on the Republican ticket, a resident of this city, and, we believe, an able man, well enough versed in politics to put on the armour and go to the front and battle for righteousness and the law. On the Democratic ticket is James M. Graham, a brilliant lawyer, a resident of Springfield and a man of fine qualities—he is recognized as the "best lawyer in the county," and so far as the political scriber has been able to learn, is one of our most progressive citizens—we are glad that the two parties have gone back to their old habits—selecting men of high intellectual and moral persuasions for these lofty places in the council of the nation—men of high ideals and noble aims and virtue. So also in this encomium true of, and applicable to, Fred Mortimer, S. T. Wines, C. A. Jones, Edmund Burke, and, we believe the other candidates for States Attorney, whom we do not know personally. The encomium can be applied also to, in our opinion, thus far, not warped, the gentlemen, mostly at least, for Coroner, the Legislature, Circuit Clerk, and Recorder S. T. Jones will be a candidate for re-election on the Republican ticket and Ben Rich for Recorder. Thos. E. Lyon, Mr. Wilson and John Juneman are candidates for the lower house, all young men, and should make ideal legislators—Wm. Wright and C. S. Gibbs, we are informed, are candidates for precinct committeemen of the 2d precinct of the 1st ward. "Political Scriber." A Rousing Deneen Meeting. A Deneen club was organized last evening at a meeting of the colored voters of the second precinct of the First ward, held at the residence of William Cansler, 1613 East Mason street. William Cansler was elected president; B. H. Bellamy, secretary, and executive board was chosen as follows: Willard Chinn, Joseph Thompson, Matthew Durham, Wiley Watson, Thomas Watson and Charles Nelson. Edward Lee, Frank Hincklin and Charles S. Gibbs addressed the meeting in the interests of the governor for re-nomination. BLOOMINGTON. ILL. The Illinois Hotel put on a crew of colored bell boys and will soon have colored chambermaids, then the whole service will be colored. Mrs. Sarah Patton who spent the winter in Chicago, is mingling among Bloomington friends. Elder George Hoagland has signed up as one of the speakers at the Lake Genevia Chautauqua. Mrs. J. Robinson of W. Washington street gave an entertainment Tuesday evening at her home. The gleanor club of the A. M. E. church gave a lawn fete at the residence of Mrs. Fred Wyche of W. Taylor street. Dr. Covington was in Chicago this week on business. There was baptism at the Third Christian church Wednesday evening. Mr. Warren Moore lately of Champaign was in the city this week, having come to become a member of the Knights of Pythias fraternity. Miss Minnie Caldwell is improving slowly. Mr. David Moore of W. Mill st., is mending slowly. Mr. Rufus Lashley will take unto himself a bride in the person of Miss Lillie Young, Saturday, June 20. They have a neat little flat furnished on W. Washington st., where they will live on bliss. Club Notes. The Mothers' Section was royally entertained on Monday afternoon, June 15, by Mrs. Rose Hunter, the chairman of that Section. There were eighteen ladies present. A paper was read by Mrs. E. O. McKinney, subject: "How to Reach the Masses." It was a fine production and it was fully discussed by those present. Strawberry punch was served. the president of the general club presiding at the punch bowl, in the person of Mrs. J. C. McClain, assisted by Mrs. Mattie Johnson, sister of the hostess. All present left for their homes well pleased. This meeting closed the work of the Section for the season. The chairman of the Philarthropic Section will be hostess to the Sewing Circle of New Hope Baptist church next Thursday afternoon, June 25. They will meet at the Home for the purpose of quilting and sewing for the inmates. All are cordially invited to attend and bring a donation of vegetables or any needed article will be accepted by this Section. This will close the sectional work for 1907. The final business meeting will be held on the second Monday in July. All members and chairmans of each Sections, please have your reports ready by this date.—Club reporter. Colored Graduates. The graduating exercises of the High School took place Thursday evening at Chatterton's Opera House. Out of a class of ninety-two, Mr. Charles Ellis, was the only colored graduate. Charles Ellis is a promising young man, and we hope others will enter the High School and complete the course. There were thirteen colored graduates from the ward schools out of a class of 205. The closing exercises were held at the High School Thursday morning. Alice Huston from the Iles school, was valedictorian of her class and was highly complimented on her rendition of "The Old Violia." Miss Ethel White, who was the accompanist in one of the choruses, received great applause. All of the graduates are receiving many compliments this week from admiring friends. They have climbed the hills, and the mountains are in view. Miss Julia Rowe received sec ond honors at the Lawrence school. Caleb Powers Pardoned. Gov. Wilson, of Kentucky, has given unconditional pardons to Caleb Powers and James Howard, accused of having been accomplices in the murder of Gov. Goebel in Jan. 1900. Powers was secretary of state and has been in jail and standing trials for the last eight years. Howard was sentenced to life imprisonment in the penitentiary, and was serving in that capacity. The famous case is too well known for comment or elaboration to be necessary. The entire nation looked upon the proceedings of the court to be the most flagrant justice, and the climax in political persecution, therefore, all the world is in accord with Gov. Wilson. A live pig contest at Zion Baptist churc Thursday. June 25th Supper 25 cents. —PROGRAMME— Invocation, Rev. A. W. Williams Vocal duet; Misses Viola Alexander and Malinda Watts—Rec. Miss Alice Houston—Instrumental solo, Miss Linnie V. McDaniels—Rec. Miss Alberta Davis Vocal solo, Miss Ella Hawkins Instrumental solo. Mrs. Jas. W. Grady—Declamation. Mr. Coleman- Instrumental solo, Miss V. Alexander—Rec. Susie Houson Instrumental duet. Misses Grace and Maud Nelson—Baritone solo, Mrs. A. Gaddie—Rec. Mrs. L E. Barksdale—Instrumental solo, Mrs. Etta Starnes The Home and Foreign Missionery Club. Base Ball Teams. The business colored people desire to organize a base ball team for the summer and challenge the state house, or political crowd, if they organize a competitive team. Blind Tom Dead. 'Blind Tom' Wiggins, the famous Negro musical prodigy, died last week in seclusion in New Jersey. He had been at a charitable hospital. Blind Tom has made much money, but owing to the thievery of unserupulous white managers, he died penniless. SERVICES AT MASONIC HALL. The religious services of the Union Baptist church, will be held at Masonic Hall, N. 8th st., Sunday, June 20th, on account of repairs, painting and papering, etc., in progress at the church edifice, of said church. The public is cordially invited to attend. Subscribe for the Forum. • THE FORUM. A weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. DOGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 St. 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. Gemona The Printer 105½ Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday. June 20, 1908. Is this October or June? Since school is out keep an eye on your girls, you know. Give them work and pleasure, too, at home. You can but fool all the people of Springfield, part of the time, mysterious Mr. Raffles. Mlss Atkins' reasons why women should not have suffrage rights is as commonplace as her Negro deportation theory or plan. Now the question is this: Is it better to support Taft than it is to support the democrat—Bryan or Johnson? If fine clothes alone, made fine men, how abundant would be the supply of promising young statesmen of our race, even here in Springfield. The schools have closedboys, do not expect to give all your time to base ball and bats, if you do your mam will 'and should, 'bat' you in the upper jaw with a bat What are we going to do about and with these noisy "culled folks" who make their conspicuity so obnoxious in front of the Washington street saloons, Mr. Chief? Miss Atkins, of Missouri, evidently is daffy on good-looking, handsome men, and opines that she is not unlike others of the feminine gender. She substantiates the claim that women are intellectually inferior to men. Queer, is it not, That one's affinity, Most oft is found In the vicinity? —Cnicago Tribune. And too often the affinity appears to be an infinity—eh? And after all this influx of Europeans, the tide has turned. The Chicago Record-Herald points out the fact that during the five months just ended the emigration from this country THE FORUM has been considerably greater than immigration into our land. It further believes or asserts, that the emigration is of the well-to-do class while the immigration is not so desirable a set. Yes, we thought the American people would over do the thing. "All that glitters is not gold." How oft has this story been told. SHEPHERD FOR CORONER, Mr. Shepherd, who is a candidate for Coroner on the Republican ticket, is well known and is quite a desirable man—as jailer he was considerate and pleasing to all—as humane officer, he is discharging his duties with credit, and as Coroner we can but say he will be acceptable. FRANK E. EARLY FOR PROBATE JUDGE. Frank E. Early. Justice of the Peace, is a candidate for Probate Judge to succeed and fill the unexpired term caused by the resignation of Clarence A. Jones. Everybody likes Mr. Early and he has been Justice of the Peace for many years. He has the experience and ability to make a good Probate Judge. If he is nominated he can be elected. The next president is to be nominated at Denver. The side show at Chicago is just to give the hotels of that city a few extra dollars.—Ill. State Register. Where our daily contemporary errs is in his political bickerings, in his ironical verbosity and insincerity, he does not believe the above. He knows that the Republican National Convention is the greatest political body, and the most representative and democratic, assemblages in America. Don't let this subject alienate itself from you: "That whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." That means: if you sow bad manners, dishonesty, drunkenness, untruthfulness, etc. before your children, you will reap that, i. e.. your children, will do or be that. Some people aim to be one thing and teach their children differently—you cannot do it. You can't even think evil and do the opposite. "As a man thinketh in his heart (soul or mind) so is he." If a man who tries to be a good citizen is not accorded his rights, on the merits of the case, he should demand them at the mouth of the Winchester and the point of the bayonet. Many colored people down south who even humiliate themselves to get along with the inferiors of the "superiors," are treated as tho they- "the colored men"—were outlaws, simply because some ignorant colored man had done something and escaped. Toussaint L'Overture said "No retaliation," but when he saw the French did not appreciate good for evil, he cried out: "Give the French, the hell they seek." In Christian County, Kentucky, in which Hopkinsville is located, there is a colored coroner, a colored magistrate and a colored councilman. Colored people have fourteen grocery etosrs, and three mail carriers. They are doing well along various other lines. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The is always the proper hatnever alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. 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On their arrival at the track Simmons kept the boy under his wing until almost time for the first race, then he turned to Sammy and said: "Now go on and get ready, kid, and remember, if you pull this off you get a hundred. That'll keep you drunk for a week, anyway." Sammy turned away with a smile. A hundred dollars! It meant more than that to him. It meant more than the other even dreamed. It meant the awakening from a nightmare whose horror was killing him slowly. It meant redemption. Simmons entered the betting ring as soon as the boy was gone and went from book to book placing his money on Golden Flower. The odds were forced down under his onslaught until he could get no better than 3 to 1 for the last hundred where it had been easy to get 10 to 1 at first. The bookmakers smiled, however, as they took his bets. They knew one of the jockeys would be tired at the third jump. Some of them had gone so far as to pay the jockey who would ride the favorite a retainer for the information. They were surprised at Bill Simmons. He was actually in right. It was the thought that he might possibly have some later dope than they that made the odds go down Time came for the chase; eight horses paraded jauntily to the post and lined up for the start. Simmons saw them get away from his seat high up in the grandstand. Golden Flower going easily and a good two lengths in front, lead the field to the first jump. She took it without faltering and had gained another length before they got straightened out again. This was repeated at the second jump. The mare looked a certain winner, but Simmons, to whom the result of the race meant a matter of some $20,000 ground his teeth as they neared the third barrier. With the aid of his glasses he saw what the others—what the judges failed to see. The jockey who rode Golden Flower pulled over to the extreme outside and sent his mount at the jump sideways. She struck, stumbled, tried to recover as she landed, sank to her knees, and the boy rolled off unhurt. A groan went up from the stand. Evidently Simmons was not the only one who had played the mare to win. *Simmons was watching now with all his eyes. The mare staggered to her feet and started away at a gentle trot when a man seemed to rise out of the ground in her path. She stopped and he grasped the bridle reins. Once he tried vainly to place the reins over her head, but she was too tall. He wasted no more time, but placed his foot in the stirrup and was mounted just as the last horse of the field passed him. Crouched over forward so he might guide the horse with the reins under her neck sammy sent her after the field. The rest had made Golden Flower a new animal. She seemed to feel the old hand which had guided her to victory so many times and responded to its twitching. The stride became longer. Jumps were taken with an abandon which caused some of the more timid spectators to hold their breath. One horse after another was passed until there remained only the favorite-five lengths in front—to catch. Sammy was riding now. His back ached and the muscles of his arms. THE FOR softened by dissipation, seemed ready to part; but on his face there was a smile of happiness. He was riding again. Urged only by pressure of knee and hand the mare gained slowly on the favorite. Two more jumps there were and only two lengths to make Sammy began to talk to the mare. He told her how much the race meant to him. Whispered in her ear that he was tired of being a 'bum.' Told her he wanted to win. She seemed to understand. The tail went a trifle higher, the stride grew a trifle longer, the favorite was coming nearer and nearer. They went over the last jump together, swept into the straight abreast and fought to the wire. The favorite was game but Golden Flower was gamer. The long stride grew longer yet. When they passed the stand the mare was a length ahead The others were distanced. When Golden Flower's number went up Simmons heard the protest of those who were unfamiliar with the rules of steeplechasing with a grim smile. He entered the ring to cash his bets. Sammy dismounted stiffly. weighed out and carried the saddle back to the stable which had turned him down. "Hello, boss," he said as he met the trainer. "Hello, Sammy," said the latter as he held out his hand. "Hope you enjoyed your vacation." Montreal, Ont., June 18—Favorites almost swept the board at the Blue Bonnetr track yesterday. It was decided not to extend the meeting, which will close Saturday. Subscribe for the Forum PETER PAUL Machiorlatti Bros. SALOON. Dealers in Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 619 East Monroe Street Springfield, Ill Old Phone, 2082. Bros. Liquors rs. ngfield, Ill rk. Hair Work. 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You who are derirows of getting into this edition, do no wait, get matter in by June 25th, at least. | BrucE-Sur.eS | PIANO Co. eel The Big Piano and | Organ Dealers | 809.811 South 6th St. Announce | A BIG | ‘Clearance Sale of | | New and Second Hand Pianos | |Matushex Upright Ebony Case | $ 75.00 | Fine Mahogany Case Piano Former Price $300 now «$125.00 | Square Pianos 5,00, 10.00, 15.00 | 20,00 and up. | Second Hand Organs 2.00, 3,00, | 5.00, 10.00, 15.00 and up. | The opportunity has arrived to | buy a Piano or Organ at your | own price. Hasy payments. Call Barly - Remember the place Opposite Post Office GO TO WHITE DENTAL PARLORS. 224'2 So. Sixth St. For Guaranteed (Work. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Ledges, for 25e per month, Sporting Gossip From The Sporting Extra. The Rehabilitation of Sammy Keene. By Gordon Schuyler. Soon the stall was filled with the sound of a hoarse snore, broken at intervals by a hacking cough. Sammy slept. The door opened softly. Two men entered, started back as they heard the snoring and then laughed as they saw who it was. "Nobody but Sammy," said the larger of the two men as he jerked the boy to his feet and shoved him toward the door. Sammy started to run, but recognized the proprietor of the crap game and held out his hand. "Gimme my quarter," he said. As soon as he had closed the door behind him the gambler and his companion sat on the table and talked at length about the steeplechase which was to be run the next day. It was the feature of the bill and the companion of the dealer was to ride the horse which without doubt would be made favorite. "He can't lose, I tell you," said the jockey. "But they ain't no price," objected his companion. And then he added: "Now if Golden Flower could get the money there'd be a chance to cash some kind of a bet." "Not a chance in the world," said the joockey with a grin. "Why?" "The jock's a friend of mine." "What's that got to do with it?" "Nothin'," said the jockey, the grin broadening until his mouth seemed stretched from ear to ear, "only he thinks he needs a rest an' the ground's nice an' soft at the third jump." Big Simmons fingered a yellow bill in his hand as he looked at the jockey. "You sure he'll fall?" he asked. "Sure," said the jockey. The money changed hands and the jockey departed. All that evening as Simmons dealt his game there was something running through his mind that finally broadened into an idea. When the players had left he sat on the table and built the idea up until it was a plan, and when he dad thought out all the details he laughed. "We'll see." he told himself. Simmons' first move after leaving the stall where he had completed his night's work was to find Sammy. It was not a difficult task. All he had to do was to walk down the line of stalls until he heard the cough. It was not ten minutes until the boy was discovered. Simmons entered the stall and grabbed Sammy by the shoulder. What you want?" asked Sammy. Rapidly and tersely Simmons detailed his plan to the once-famous jockey. As he proceeded the boy's eyes lighted up and his hands clasped and unclasped nervously. He rose from a sitting posture in the straw to his feet. What this man was telling him set him a-thrill from head to foot. "What do you say?" asked Simmons when he had told the thing in detail. "If we can only do it," exclaimed Sammy with a glance of admiration THE FORUM at the man who had conceived the scheme. Then he added, "I'll be there," and prepared to lie down in the straw again. "Come with me," said Simmons. The night was spent in preparation. First they went to a Turkish bath and while Sammy was having the dirt and booze boiled out of his body Simmons went skirmishing around for fresh clothing. But is was too late and they were obliged to sleep at the bath until morning With the new clothes and the new lease of life which he had been given at the bath Sammy seemed another man. He was chipper and light on his feet. He even forgot to cough. Los Angeles, Cal., June 17—Paekey McFarland has started training for his fight with Freddie Welch, scheduled to take place here on July 4. A vast throng visited Packey's camp today and left with a favorable impression of the Chicago lad. The speed and shiftiness were marked features of his day's work. Save for a brisk trot down the road and a short and friendly scuffle with Pat Kenneally, he did not exert himself, but he concluded with his eye bright and without a sign of trouble with his wind. McFarland is a few pounds over the light weight mark, but expects to have no trouble reducing. In case he finds himself down to weight before the date set for the bout he intends to take up surf bathing. This gives plenty of exercise to all the muscles, he believes, while it does not reduce the weight in the warmest weather. Packey arrived, in Los Angeles eleven hours late. The party stopped at El Paso to attend a bull fight, but Packey declined to witness it on account of its brutality. Boston, Mass., June 17-Young Pierce of Phila., got the decision over Al Delmont in their twelve round bout at the Armory. While the bout was a fast one, neither man damaged the other to any extent, there being little steam behind their blows. Pierce gave a wonderful display of footwork. Racing Dates For 1908. Racing Dates For 1908. Denver June 13.July 11 Latania June 2.July 18 Gravesend June 1 18 Montreal June 6.20 Hamiiton June 9 20 Denver June 13 July 18 Brookline June 13.15 17 Sheepshead June 19.July 6 Buffalo June 20.July 25 Brighton Beach July 7.29 Fort Erie July 27.Aug 29 Saratoga July 30.Aug 22 Yonkers Aug 12 28 Montreal Aug 26.Sept 18 Seeepshead Aug 29 Sept 12 Brighton Beach Sept 28.Oct 3 Gravesend sept 14.26 Toronto Sept 19.26 Hamilton Sept 29.Oct 10 Windsor Oct 5.24 Belmont Park Oct 5.17 Yonkers Oct 19.24 Plimlico Oct 24.Nov 7 Jamacia Oct 26.Nov 4 Aqueduct Nov 5.14 Subscribe for 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, Deeatur. 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 20, 21, 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. Springfield at Home 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. New York, June 17—Running Water dispelled any hopes Herman B. Duryea held that she would win the Suburban handicap by running the poorest race of her career at the Gravesend track yesteday. She finished third in the Marlborough handicap, Gold Lady winning easily by six lengths. The attendance was about 5,000. The usual number of police was on hand to see that the new anti-betting law was observed, but they had nothing to do. What wagering there was took place between persons known to each other and under the "nod" system. Montreal, Que., June 17—Parkview at a prohibiting price in the betting won the mile dash at Blue Bonnet's track yesterday hands down. Jockey Eddie Griffin, who rode last winter for John McClernan of this city, is now riding in Canada for Wm. Gerst, the Nashville Millionalr. Hamilton, Ont., June 17—Bilberry at 4 to 1, won the Barton steeplechase, the feature race of the Hamilton program yesterday. 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 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 a.m. †4:00 p.m. *11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Co. Northbound. Southbound. Southbound for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville, Granite City and St. Louis. °5:00 am †9:00 am †1:00 pm †6:00 pm †6:00 am †10:00 am †2:00 pm †6:20 pm °6:20 am †10:20 am †2:20 pm †7:00 pm °7:00 am †11:00 am †8:00 pm †8:00 pm †8:00 am †12:00 noon †4:00 pm †9:00 pm †5:00 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, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 p. m. †5 a. m., daily except Sunday. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE ONDER FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED ROOMS For light housekeeping. 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Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Dorner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Sa urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM New York, June 18—The Coney Island Jockey club, which conducts the meeting at Sheepshead Bay, gave out the following announcement today: "The Coney Island Jockey club regrets being obliged to reduce added money 50 per cent for all unclosed races at the coming June meeting. The program for stake races will not be changed and the added money in these events will not be reduced. For all this sporting news in Forum we are indebted to the Sporting Extra. Mr. Artie Matthews, of South Eighteenth street, who has been sick for several weeks, has recovered. The Illinois Cafe men are doing well and bringing that place up to front rank. Forest Cooper has left for Memphis, and other parts of Mississippi for a week's visit. 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 knowl. 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. 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. THE FORUM Read --- St. Augustine's Mission. A Fine Line of Millinery Mary And and 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. TO-MORROW MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deductions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. 139-141 E. 56 St., Chicago, Ill 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. 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An ably edited religious magazine, which deals with future existence of man, and the coming of Christ, and contains also, the strongest and best information on Christian origin ever before advanced, social and political questions of the day — it is a fine authority on the most perplexing subjects of the day. Price: 1 year $1.00; 10c a copy. White "The Flaming Sword Co., Estero, Lee County, Fla. 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. Messrs. Penick and G. B. Davis, two prominent young men of Petersburg, Ill., passed through the city Monday, enroute home from Indianapolis, where they had been Sunday and of which city they are well pleased. George Persons is to leave soon, or has he gone? A. C. CORNELL 10c Meals They Can't be Beat 111 South 7th St. THE WHITE AND THE COLORED RACES IN AMERICA. With all the talk and harangue about Negro colonization, deportation, amalgamation and exportation, the question resolves itself to one pertinent fact, namely: "Individuals immigrate, but nations never." After all, the true Americans in this country will be found to be the native white people and the Negro. There will be no appreciable separation of the races—here the two have lived and died for lo these 300 years; here in every grave yard they are buried side by side, and here they shall await the trumpet sound. How cruel it does seem, yea, as cruel as it is impossible, to drive a people away from a place after that people had shed their blood upon the altar for that country's liberty, prosperity and wealth. Where is the spark of Christianity? You can't do it. In politics the Negro will become the center of attraction and the all-absorbing factor—he will become a very influential integral part of the nation and must be reckoned with along the lines of justice, equity and law. The sentiments and habits and customs, manners, religion, etc., of the two races will remain homogeneous, though in blood and social dealers they may be, for some time, heterogeneous. Occasionally we feel it our duty to call your attention to your inconsistency. Inconsistency, you say, who are you calling inconsistent? You may say—Why, you. For listen. Our people are howling about not having places for their boys and girls—yet many of the same people do not read a colored paper; do not have a colored lawyer, or doctor; do not buy a dollar's worth from a colored store, will not go to the white people who advertise in a colored paper, thereby asking or inviting them to come, but will go to some fellow whose "Ad" you never have seen—you do not know whether he wants your money or not. Theer is a white man here who says he has so much business he would rather colored people give their work to some colored person who needs more than he. If this kind of doing is not inconsistent, tell us what consistency is. If all you people will take The Forum and you colored business people will advertise, even the "Forum," a young business, will hire two more of your most highly educated boys and girls. JUDGE LANDIS' AUTHORITY. Just at the eve of Billik's doom, when the state had done all it claims it could do—the Supreme Court of the State, the Board of Pardons, these high dignitaries—the law had decided that the will of the people of Cook County and Chicago, must and shall prevail, Judge Landis of the United States District Court, just a few hours in time, before the arrival of the fatal hour, sent a message—good news and glad tidings—mother's and wife's hearts a-bleeding; children too young to weep at heart, Billik having given up hope—message read in substance this: Judge Landis has granted a stay of execution, on his judicial authority, and gives time to take the case to the Supreme Court of United States. Note what a change in 30 seconds—tears wiped dry—sorrow turned to joy; bleeding heart of wife and mother elated—yea, overjoyed, even ecstatic. Maybe Judge Landis did a good deed for others, if not for Billik. ELSZEY PREACHES INITIAL SERMON. Rev. Dr. Elszey, the new preacher at New Hope Baptist church, preached his initial sermon last Sunday at 11:45 a.m. He is quite an able speaker and profound. He took his text from 1st verse and 7th chapter of Genesis. The public is invited to that church regularly to aid them. MRS. C. A. BROWN'S GARDEN AND OTHER ITEMS. Mrs. C. A. Brown, of 1208 South Sixteenth street, has one of the best gardens we have seen; everything nicely cultivated and planted with regularity, showing what a little work and energy will do. We also called in our rounds at Mr. T. W. Warrick's, who has a nice THE FORUM place and a lot of nice chickens. At Mrs. Carr's, 2312 East Stuart, we find a nice garden. Also Mrs. Steadham has a beautiful home at the extreme of Stuart street. Mrs. Bell Burns, East Cedar, has a beautiful place, as has Mrs. Bondman. Mr. Bondman is an upholsterer; call and see him at 2220 East Kansas. All people are increasing out in East Springfield, and all live in good houses, some beautiful. SOME PROMINENT COLORED MEN. Probably one of the most energetic families in the city is that of Chas. Brown, 1531 South Fifteenth street. Mr. Brown is an example of thrift and economy, and has a wife worthy of the name, "helpmate." They have a lovely home, two stories high, six rooms and kitchen. The arrangements of the house are exquisite. The doors on the first floor are arranged so as to make rooms one continuous room. The lot is a corner lot facing the Sixth Ward school building, about 140 by 40 feet—a valuable piece of property—a barn and a nice grape arbor and chicken house. There are about 14 beautiful poplar shade trees which Mr. and Mrs. Brown set out about eight years ago, mere little bushes—this shows that it pays to be not lazy, but thrifty. They bought the property eleven years ago, and, tho' they have a large family, struggled and improved until they now own a beautiful home—a credit to themselves and our city and our race. Mrs. Brown says they will, little by little, improve until they have even a more beautiful home. have a lovely rooms and of the house on the first make rooms Chicago, Ill. Mr. Ollie Singleton is another young man we are glad to mention in this connection. He has a beautiful home at 1212 South Fourteenth street, about five or six rooms, and a nice garden spot. Mr. and Mrs. Singleton have several children whom they are striving to educate and rear properly, yet they are doing well and have good property. Mr. Singleton and wife have just papered their home, doing the work themselves during Mr. Singleton's ten days' leave of absence from the Fire Department. This shows thrift. We commend them. In the columns of your paper much has been said relative to the position of the Negro voters of this country to the candidacy of Secretary of War Taft. Speaking from a conservative standpoint, it is surprising to see many of the prominent Negro leaders taking the radcial stand they do, and seeking the aid of others to defeat the will of the majority of the Republican party by advocating democracy in preference to Taft if he should be the nominee. They even go so far as to advise you and I to refrain from voting if we feel that we cannot vote for Bryan or some other candidate. Every vote that is not cast for the Republican party means a vote for democracy. What has the Negro ever received at the hands of the democrats? This question can be answered by one word and that is 'Disfranchisement.' Every state in the Union where democracy is in control you will find that the colored man has been deprived of his rights as a citizen under the laws of the government. Every statute for the protection of the rights of the American Negro, has been passed by the Republican party and the Republican party and its principles are far greater than one man. We, as voters of Illinois, have for our candidate for President, Hon. Joseph G. Cannon, but if circumstances are such that the presidential nomination should fall on Mr. Taft --- (Continued from last winter and spring.) O. SINGLETON. A Plea for Party Loyalty. then let us, as Negroes, rally around the flag and march again to the polls and give our support to the Republican party and its nominee. June 10, '08. JAS, C. ADAMS. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond 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." 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Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. "Don't Worry Twelve" is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. The greatest of all newspapers is the daily Globe-Democrat, of St. Louis. It has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any daily paper. It costs by mail, postage prepaid, daily, including Sunday, one year, $6.00; 6 months, $3.00; 3 months, $1.50; daily without Sunday, one year, $4.00; 6 months, $2.00; 3 months, $1.00. Sunday edition—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2.00; 6 months, $1. A subscription for the Globe-Democrat, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper investment. Send your order today or write for Free sample copy to Globe Printing company, St. Louis, Mo. See special offer of the "twice a-Week" issue of the LOBE-DEMOCRA T 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 Try it! Have Your Clothes Cleaned and Pressed AT THE Capital City Pantatorium Monthly Terms Given. J. W. SLAUGHTER, Proprietor. Phones: O d 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. SERVICES AT MASONIC HALL. The religious services of the Union Baptist church, will be held at Masonic Hall, N. 8th st., Sunday, June 20th, on account of repairs, painting and papering, etc., in progress at the church edifice, of said church. The public is cordially invited to attend. Roy R. Reece, A. B. Cochran, and A. G. Murray, of the city officialdom, were attendants at the Chicago Republican National Convention this week. Wm. Jones, 130 N. 14th st., and Jas. Mason, of 124 N. 14th st., were out fishing Tuesday. They were able to import their "cargo" via Illinois Traction Company's freight depot. There will be a grand picnic, given by the Stewards, Stewardesses, and Deaconesses of St. Pauls A. M. E. church, on the 4th of July, at Lincoln's Park (formerly Oak Ridge Park). The patronage of the public is earnestly solicited. A. M. Williams and O. V. Royal broke the record this week—getting 30 cases in one day—this law firm will become renounced. The following persons left Sunday evening for Chicago: Mrs. E. W. Wheeler, 118 So. 11th st., and mother, Mrs. James Brewington, for a two weeks visit, the guests of Mrs. Lively. Miss Lottie Brewington left Sunday night for Chicago for an indefinite period. In the Second ward, a big Yates meeting was held and an organization perfected. Samuel W. Twyman, presided. Interesting political meetings will be hel dall over the city and county from now on to August 8th. Do not wait—send in your matter and get ready for our 4th of July big number. A big Deneen meeting was held at 17th and Clay streets, Wednesday evening. Able and enthusiastic speeches were made. Mrs. Rhodes of the east end, who has been sick for some time, is, we learn, improving. Mrs. Jas. Sims returned this week from Bloomington, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Annie Anson. Mr. Jas. Sims has purchased the furniture and upholstering store of Mr. Evans, 812 E. Washington st. Give Mr. Sims your liberal support and let us build up every business that undertakes to live. [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. Col. A. C. Matthews, of Pittsfield, III. P. Who died Sunday night, June 14th. Colonel Matthews was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veteran of the Civil war and one of the most highly respected and honored citizens of Illinois. He was a candidate for Lieut-Governor and his chances for the nomination, which is to be decided August 8th, was considered favorable. The State mourns the loss. MATRIMONIAL RECORD. Willis-Walker.—At 8:30 Wednesday evening, June 17th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Smith, 1114 So. Pasfield st., occurred the marriage of Miss Mattie Willis and Mr. Thomas Walker. To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march played by Miss Hazel Davis, the bride, on the arm of her adopted father, Mr. M. Smith, preceded by the maid of honor, Miss Zadie Smith, entered from the north parlor, and met groom in the south parlor, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Price. The bride was handsomely gowned in silk grenadine, with long tulle veil and carried a large bouquet of bridal roses. The groom wore the usual conventional black. There was about 35 invited guests, including a number of prominent white citizens. The home was beautifully decorated with palms, carnations, roses and smilax. A delicious luncheon was served consisting of three courses. The happy couple went to housekeeping immediately at 911 S. 3d st., where the groom had tastefully fitted up their home. We wish them success and happiness. Ball-Brewer. — The friends of Miss Susie Ball who is well known in this city having visited here several times. 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 7131 E. Washington st. Mrs. Sallie A. Rose, Prop. DR. FRANK Wa Ho SOLD BY AL Also at 300-302 Neal & B Resta 728 E. Washington Now one of th To our new quarta cial invitation FRANK FLEU Hoo To D BY ALL DRUGG 300-302 E. Monroe I & Brown restaurant 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 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 Coins For 10 old coins, all different, for 25c Sent postpaid H. MORGAN 620 East Washington We Buy Old Coins. the best meal; the the best and most on to patrons.. Is a specialty. Short or ticket. $3 00. Out of city trade ereed to serve for banquets and soc & BROWN, Propriet For Sale C different, for 25c, including a fly stpaid to any a MORGAN and COMP $20 East Washington St. Springfl Coins. 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. Coins For Sale Cheap will no doubt be surprised to learn of her marriage to Rev. Brewer, of Tuscola, the ceremony taking place in Quincy, June 10. Miss Ball has resided in Kansas City the past three years where she has been employed as stenographer to one of the leading colored doctors. Rev. Brewer is now stationed at Tuscola, and is meeting with success. We wish them a long and prosperous voyage. Attorney Sidney S. Breeze surprised his many friends this week when he married i na Michigan town a popular young Springfield girl. Other city officials may soon follow. Young-Lashly.—Miss Lillian Young, neice of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Donaldson, of this city will be united in marriage Saturday, June 20, in Bloomington, Ill., to Mr. Rufus Lashly, formerly of Little Rock, Ark. Both young people are quite popular in Bloomington society. We wish them success. --- MONTREAL 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. FLEURY's o Tonic DRUGGISTS E. Monroe Street Brown's urant St. in new quarters. the best in city rs, we extend a spe- to the public. meal; the bestserv- and most courteous rons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. banquets and socials on request. N, Proprietresses. Sale Cheap including a flying eagle nickle. to any address. and COMPANY, Bington St. Springfield, Illinois. Miss Patton who is seriously ill at the Soldiers' Orphans' Home is very little better. Mrs. Fannie Duff is convalescent. Mr. Walter Duff who went to Chicago to participate in the University of Chicago's Interscholastic meet won second prize in the hurdle race. Had he been so fortunate as to have won first prize he would have represented his school in London. This makes the third individual cup he has won. The Misses Smith of Quincy and Miss Rankin of Lincoln are attending Summer school. Mr. Charles Davis and daughters, Rosanna and Louise have gone to Louisiana on a visit. Mr. Watts of Springfield was in the city this week on the sad mission of burying his sister, who died at the Soldiers' Orphans' Home with tuberculosis. Mr. John Walton returned to his home in Chicago after a brief visit with friends and relatives. His wife and son will follow him in about a month. NORMAL ITEMS.