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THE FORUM Harry B. Harts. A Candidate for Probate Judge. Harry B. Harts has announced his candidacy for the office of Probate Judge to be filled by the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Clarence A. Jones. Mr. Harts was born in Springfield, 30 years ago and is of a family of pioneers, and one of our most respected and honored citizens, the son of Capt. P. W. Harts. He is a young man in whom Springfield can be justly proud; a graduate of the high school, also took a literary course in Princeton University and graduated from the law school, Ann Arbor, Michigan. His temperate habits, energeticness, affability and exemplary deportment, make him the most fit man to occupy this important post—a position most frequently visited by ladies, old and young, rich and poor—from all walks in life. Without exaggeration in the least, The Forum knows of no young man in Springfield with a higher political and moral integrity—he is the kind of young man we advocate for taking charge of political portfolios, and thus raise our political standard to that high plane where once it was. He has been actively engaged in the practice of law in this city for five years, principally in probate and chancery work. He has never held a public office nor been before the public as a candidate, but has two years experience as an assistant to the state's attorney under the administration of Mr. Hatch. Mr. Harts is an energetic and industrious young attorney with an evident ambition to make his talents count in the legal world. If accorded the nomination he certainly would be heard from as a live candidate. He has shown in his law practice that he is not one of the kind to wait for something to turn up. He goes after things in an aggressive fashion which always counts in a political campaign. To our colored readers and friends, we can but say: Mr. Hars is a MAN. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." The 4th of July And the Transformation of Politics. Gradual ascent of a mighty Nation. By Wesley Edwards. Today this country will again enjoy Fourth of July fever. Cannon crackers and sputtering fire crackers and sky rockets all day and at night fireworks during the evening, exploding in every hamlet, town and city, will set the youngsters wild with amusement, excitement, and pleasure. Today we may hear the Declaration of Independence, and the struggles of the colonies recited, praises of Washington sung, and of his deserving honor and glory. Also the daring deeds and death losses of the brave soldiers that were killed in battle so that we may have the privilege of commemorating this day. Crispus Attucks was one of the first to lose his life and The Crispus Attucks Springfield Club will celebrate today in their twentieth style and glory. Since the 4th of July, 1776, thousands of names have been known to fame. And many have been dishonored and disgraced. Establishing new political parties and shamelessly burying others. We have seen political human fire crackers astride their provincial remedies prancing and charging, and giving vent to profound and pessimistic utterances. Since that time we have had the birthday and death of events, personal glories, institutions and local governments. And of kingdoms and monarchies and republics, and we have had the comedy and tragedy of various fast and slow fashioned business methods, different schools of political economy that have aroused citizens and communities and bestirred them into a bit of uncommon and hostile action against municipal national and state. Vast changes have been witnessed in mankind's affairs, struggles, battles and victories in the commercial, social, industrial, political and financial world. The Negro problem has turned somersault after somersault and yet a large number of Negroes have outdistanced some of the thoroughbreds racing in every county and state in this country, prejudice, exclusion, discrimination, peonage and jimcrow car laws. Their success is due to their intelligence, thrift, ability and their love for mankind and their faith in God. There are two factions in the Republican Party of the state, known as the "Deneen" men and the "Yates" insurgents. Gov. Deneen is made out of the statesmen metal, courageous, and with settled convictions and strong moral principles. He believes in the old land marks of the Republican Party. And yet he has stored in his national brainy mental reservoir, pasternized drastic measures that are genuine healing remedies for the body politic, or for the most peculiar, serious and puzzling governmental conditions extant when applied according to the "Deneen" specifications. There are (686) elective officials to be voted for at the August primary. Normal Jottings. Mrs. M. Bradshaw of East Cherry street, will have a lawn social at her home next Tuesday evening, July 7. Miss Alberta Duff has returned from the convention at Champaign. Miss Duff went as a delegate representing the Filathea Class. Fred E. Sterling For Secretary of State. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. No man in the state is contributing more to the liveliness of the present campaign than is Fred E. Sterling, editor of the Rockford Register-Gazette, one of the leading republican newspapers in Illinois, who is seeking the republican nomination for Secretary of State at the primary election, Aug. 8th. He did not consent to become a candidate until after he had been pledged the active friendship and support of leading men in many districts and when he entered the field it was with an uncommonly fine record and the active support of a host of friends and with backing in every portion of the state. Mr. Sterling has been fighting the party's battles editorially, in season and out, for many years. He is a native of Illinois, having been born at Dixon, in Lee county, June 29th, 1869. For a dozen years or more he has been secretary and chairman, respectively, of the Winnebago County Republican Central committee, a hard party worker and has never asked for an office. Mr. Sterling's candidacy appeals to republicans in all parts of the state from the fact that he comes from one of the greatest republican counties in Illinois which has never had a nominee on the republican state ticket and from the further fact that Mr. Rose, the present incumbent, has held the office for three four-year terms, twelve years in all. Republican leaders believe it good party policy to pass these honors around. Today Mr. Sterling's friends do not see how any combination of circumstances can keep him from being a winner. Northern and central Illinois, where the big republican vote is cast, will line up almost solidly for him, with Winnebago county as the keystone. Mr. Sterling is conducting a personal campaign of the state and makes friends wherever he goes, for he is a good mixer. Young, bright, virile, active and enterprising, experienced in political counsels, a resourceful campaigner, popular with the masses and a man of proved capability in many positions of trust and responsibility, he seems an ideal candidate and merits the heavy support he is certain to receive for a place on the next state ticket. Several hundred of the best country newspapers in Illinois are giving him their most hearty and enthusiastic support and this means much to any candidate under the new primary law. The Latest Bishop Potter is seriously ill; expected to expire at any moment. Joe Gans will convince Nelson again to day. Roger Sullivan has declared himself for Bryan. W. E. Waite is out for Recorder. Surely the editorial page of the Springfield Reerd has not been subsidized by the anti Deneen propagan da? W. D. Ryan fell and was hurt at Indianapolis yesterday. Locals, Continued. The entertainment given by the choir of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church, last Monday evening, was indeed a success. An excellent program was rendered. Mrs. Etta Starnes, organi-t for the above church, deserves much credit. The Live Pig contest, given by the Home and Foreign Missionary Club of the Zion Baptist church, was a success in every particulay. Mr. Edward Thompson, the popular grocer, held the lucky number and received the pig. The neat sum of $28.00 was cleared. The Zion Baptist church has been newly covered and papered and is looking beautiful. Mrs. L. E. Barksdale, 1616 S. 17th St., is now Forum reporter for the East end. All residents of that part of the city please report your items for the paper to her by Wednesday morning of each week. Rev. Bloodworth, pastor of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church, will preach a special sermon to the men of the city, Sunday, July 5th, at 3 p.m. at the above named church. All men young and old should avail themselves of this opportunity. Rev. Bloodworth is an able speaker and will tell you many things worthy of note and interest. The Home and Foreign Missionary Club of the Zion Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Carrie McCullock, 1428 E Adams St. They will be entertained next Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. L. E. Barksdale. Class 5 of the Zion Baptist Sunday School, their teacher, Mrs. A. W. Williams, and a few invited children went on a fishing excursion last Tuesday and report a royal time. The sermons at Zion Sunday by the pastor were indeed excellent. The topic for the morning service was "Go Forward." Night service, he preached on "The Parable of the Sower." Miss M. Retta Davis and Mrs. Osborne were elected as delegates to represent Excelsior Lodge Daughters of the Elks, which convenes in St. Paul, Minn., the last week in August. Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan was elected alternate. John Juneman has declared himself a candidate for the Legislature. Miss Courtney De Joie is office girl for the Leader. Hon. W. T Scott left this wk. for Denver, where he will take a conspicuous part in the Convention, and presideover a convention of Negroes opposed to Taft. NEGRO GJRL VICTOR A colored girl from Cleveland. Ohio, won in the National Educational Association's spelling bee at Pittsburg this week. What manner of race is ours? They are betting 2 to 1 on Den een. Where is Vires "at"? THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. BOGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 306 1-2 & Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Sonson The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, July 4, 1908. On to Denvei, ye democrəy. "Less Order" This is the 4th of July They lynched nine colored men in Texas last week What about the law? O tempora' O Mores. Why don't the Springfield dailies comment on Ray Stannard Baker's articles. Remember that a colored man has as much right to be a democrat as any other man if he so desires. Maybe some of the planks in the platforms are not solid, but so rotten that a fly is afraid to light on them. The next question is: how much white blood has that Cleveland d. Ohio, colored girl who won in the national spelling match? The Negro vote of the nation is a factor, but the Negro must act sanely and noot fly off the handle or else he will retrogress instead of progress. While you "fools" are shooting off your hands and worrying about politics, this day down in Missisippi the adults and the boys and maidens are gone to the picnic having a good old time under the old apple tree in the shade—and the horses and the mules, they're grazing on the pastures. Serenity Versus Impetuosity. Who is who? That is the question. What is all this noise about? Our esteemed ex governor is impetuous when there is no cause for impetuosity: he is rash when it were better to be calm—he is crying storm! storm! and the sky is clear, he cries out dangerous. fire! fire! but its only a false alarm, there is no fire; the wolf, the wolf, and there is no wolf, be careful, take things quiet—make haste slowly. Deneen is serene—reasoning, shows what he helped to do and what he did—is unassuming and unostentatious. Great things have been done for the good of this state's institution's perpetuity under Deneen. Yates did well, but here's a man mightier than --- Yates. Deneen asks you to judge him not by what they or he say or says, that he will do, but by my works know and judge me. "Faith without works is dead." The Fourth of July. Today is July 4th. If you remember July 4th 1776. one hundred and thirty-two years ago, the people of the thirteen original colonies declared for independence, a great thing at that time, to challenge Great Britian, but they did it, or rather we did it. "We?" Some selfish Anglo Saxon unfamiliar with history; may ask. Yes "we." Have you forgotten the Bunker Hill, 1775, where and when Crispus Attucks and three other Africans, themselves not free, not only from Great Britian, but from another system of bondage, more abject and cruel, fell—sprinkling their untutored blood, first on Boston's Commons. In this struggle a Negro was the first to fall. Here also, we believe, Warren and others died, but history tells you of Warren. Webster spoke of Warren in his speech that has become classic, but ah, he did not mention you, Attucks. the reason why we know not. In that immortal Bunker Hill oration in reference to Warren, Webster said: Him the first great martyr in this great cause, etc. Maybe Webster qualified his statement with the word great,' purposely, for Attucks was the first martyr. This is why we celebrate this day. It should be celebrated sanely and not with explosives. We have had some bad luck from tnes unlucky 13 colonies, and some very good luck too. Another Truth About Deneen. While the disgruntled spoilsmen are digesting the facts set forth in the volume giving "The Truth About the DENEEN Administration," it may not be amiss to direct their attention to another truth. This other truth should help to open their minds somewhat and facilitate the process of assimilation. The slanders and vehement attacks on the DENEEN administration comes from factional politicians with axes to grind, from gentlemen separated from sources of revenue and "influence." Turn to a business man or a professional man of impartial views, public spirit, interest in good government and progressive politics, and you will find total and puzzled indifference to all the meant-to be hairraising and blood-curdling stories of DENEEN misgovernment as exemplified by the conditions in the state institutions. Every one who values efficiency and integrity, who wants to see constant improvement, is satisfied, while the lamentations and tears over DENEEN failures and offenses come from little cliques whose love of pure. clean, capable government and whose passion for justice and humanity have never been even suspected by their neighbors and friends. Verily, facts are stubborn things, and in these days its hard to fool unprejudiced people who do not wish to be deceived. Chicago Record-Herald. As the Dutchman said: That is what I had been thought. TUCKER'S Board and Lodge First class accom Regular meals at hours 206 Nor H. TUCK H. TUCKER, Proprietor. 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Hundreds of candidates or their representatives. were at the State House this week, to file petitions, the time of expiration being July 8th From the crowds surging their way to the Secretary of State's office, these offices are being sought instead of the contrary. Among the colored men seeking office are: 1st Dis., Cook Co., for Rep Dr. A. J. Lane, A. H. Roberts; 3rd Dis., Cook Co., Oscar De Priest; for County Commissioner, Cook Co., Frank Leland; for Board of Equalization, Cook Co., T. Webster Brown. There are several other colored men mostly from Cook Co., who are asking for office. Dr. A. J. Lane, who seeks re-nomination, was instrumental and conspicuous in getting through some of the best and most far-reaching measures in the house, being sought for advice on all the important measures arising before that august body. Some of the important bills advocated and supported by the Dr. were: the Anti-Cocaine Bill, the Miner's Bill, 2ct fare and many other important bills Dr. Lane made a good representative and Cook Co. and the state will be pleased to have him come back. Mr. Roberts is also a brilliant young man, a staunch republican and should he get the nomination we feel safe in saying that his voice will be heard in no uncertain tones for the welfare of his constituents. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Subscribe for the Forum. THE FORUM double SECO usually ha promptly at COASTER-BRAKE $ 8 50 H SELL The regu $8.50 per p We will allow a car send FULL CASH nickel plated brass or not satisfactory on e bank. If you order wear better, last long know that you will We want you to send IF YOU NEED the special introduc describes and quotes DO NOT W offers we are making J. L. 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The death of Ex-President, Grover Cleveland, of Princeton, N. J., took from the democratic party its mightiest warrior, and from the nation, a great man and an honored statesman. Cleveland took the reins of government at a time when the nation faced dire crisis and made a great reputation. He was superior to many democrats who have loomed up since, and, though the panic came in his last administration, he was opposed to many of the radical measures passed by that democratic congress. With the colored Americans, Cleveland stood square. Please don't put the collectors off by telling them you want to see the editor. We employ them because we have not time for that ourselves. When the collectors come, pay them. 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. 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. 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The "Haynes'" Razor Strops are exclusively used in all the leading Barber Shops of the country, also many of the "Royal Families" of Europe. All who wishing one of these great strops will please note advertisement in this issue. Dedication at Union Church. Last Sunday an excellent program was rendered at Union Baptist Church, morning, afternoon and night. The occasion being the re-opening of the beautiful church auditorium, which has been beautifully remodeled, papered and painted. At 11 o'clock the pastor, Rev S. C. Maruel, preached a very able sermon; "How to Succeed." At 3 p. m., A. M. Williams Attorney-at-Law, delevered an address, Gratitude, a very able deliverance. Mrs. D. O. Yates sang an enchanting solo, piano accompaniment by Mrs. Marshal Yates-Burris, of Peoria. Mrs. Virginia King read a very creditable paper on 'Church Pride." At 8 p. m. was the climax. The church was literally packed to its capacity. Dr. James Henderson, who was to deliver the congratulatory address, was absent, being called away by a patient. DR. MAGEE'S GREAT SERMON. Dr. J. H. Magee occupied the pulpit at this hour of the services and preached as able if not the ablest sermon the writer has heard in many a day—a sermon in fact—the gospel explicitly and intelligently expounded. He chose his text from the 9th chapter, 12th verse. Paul to the Hebrews. Theme, "Redemption." From a theological standpoint, the sermon was a masterpiece. His explanations of the fundamental laws of the resurrection and future life were highly THE FORUM rop Co., of y n of its kind in out more others combined H. C. Haynes in London to Open Branch Office for European Trade. For the past few months the leading newspapers and magazines have highly commended Mr. H C Haynes who is the moving figure of The Haynes' Razor Strop Co. The race should be proud of Mr Haynes and every Negro barber in the country should use his Razor Strops not only from the standpoint that they are made by a Negro but from a merit standpoint also. Mr. Hay- ties on "Barbering" in this country in the Hoffman House Barber Shop which of ($30,000) thirty thousand dollars lively used in all the leading Barber Sh ual Families" of Europe. All who w pease note advertisement in this issue Haynes Razor y Street, - New send order to The Forum 305½ S. 6 ing" in this country, it is use Barber Shop which has many thousand dollars. The one leading Barber Shops of Europe. All who wishing satisfaction in this issue. s Razor Str , - New York e Forum 305½ S. 6th St.. Spri commendable showing that it is a fallacy to believe and expect that this same flesh, decomposed, will rise again—nay, but as you plant corn the grain you planted does not rise up in the likeness in which it was planted, but in a new form, producing, however, grain, such as it was. The doctor's answer as to whether or not we shall know each other "on that resurrection morn," is, we believe, the best and most advanced thought of the day. We also agree with him on "eternal redemption," for Christ said, I, if I be lifted up into heaven will draw all men unto me, whosoever believeth shall have everlasting, never ending life. On another occasion he declared, if you drink the water that I give unto you, you shall never thirst. All things considered, that was a mighty sermon—mighty to save and convert. VISIT Try Dr. Fr LIVE W. M. REEDICK'S New Restaurant Everything is first class MEALS, 10 cents. Served all Hours Ice cream Daily and Sunday, special We solicit patronage from the public. We try to give satisfaction. W. M. REEDICK, PROP. he Forum. Subscribe for the Forum. r Strop Co. York, N. Y. th St.. Springfield, Ill. Who Will Be President? Who Will Be President? This is a Presidential year, every man must read to keep posted on politics. The Courier-Journal, (Henry Watterson, Editor) is a Democratic newspaper, but it prints the news as it develops. One dollar a year is the price of the 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. Try Dr. Frank Fleury's LIVER POWDER The Best Medicine on Earth for Biliousness, Constipation Dizziness, Headache when caused by torpid liver and all Liver Complaints, mailed on receipt of price 25c Sold by all Druggists also at 300.302 E. Monroe St. Springfield, Ill. --- NOTHING BETTER FOR EASY SHAVE Bloomington Items. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Third Christian church, gave their annual bazaar last week and netted a neat sum which will be used advantageously. Mrs. Ed Anson of E. Market street, is entertaining her cousin Miss Mabelle Woods of Peoria. Miss Mobelle Hawkins of West Monroe street, is spending the summer at Charlevoix, Michigan. The Third Christian church will run a picnic excursion to Mackinaw next Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Let everybody get a big basket of good edibles ready and go and have a jolly good time. Don't forget the date July 9. Elder oohson of the A. M. E. church attended the convention at Champaign last week and reported an interesting meetin throughout the week. Mrs. Elder Adams and children of Indiana, were the guests of Mrs. Jack Thomas of W. Mill street. Frank Donnelly will soon leave for Chicago, for a short visit. Mrs. Delia Savage has returned from Chicago having gone there during the sickness and daath of Miss Rena Henniger. Miss Helen Green of E. Clay street, has returned to her home having spent the winter in E. St. Douis, teaching music. Miss Green is not in the best of health but is not seriously ill. Miss Elizabeth Thomas of E. St. Louis, is the guest of Miss Helen Green. John White of Springfield, stopped over here Monday night enroute from Champaign. Miss Alberta Wyche entertained a party of sriens in honor of Mr. John White of Springfield. Mrs. Julia Johnson of West Washington street, is entertaining her daughter, Mrs. Huddleson and grandson, Vernon, of Gibson City. Mrs. Molly Metlock and Mrs. Ashburn of Decatur, spent Sunday with Mrs. D. Cowans of S. Madison street. Mrs. A. Anson of E. Market street. entertained her sister, Mrs. Minnie Penn, of Springfield, last week. 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 †3:00 pm †8:00 pm †8:00 am †12:00 noon †4:00 pm †9:00 pm †5:00 am †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 OVERFLOW FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED ROOMS For light housekeeping. Preparedto take 15 or more regular roomers. Mrs. M. J. McKinney and Husband, 1006 Sherman St., Lincoln, Illinois. W. D. Ryan, JOHN H. HARRIS Republican Candidate for Congress. The candidacy of Mr. W. D. Ryan, International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, for Representative in Congress, the official announcement of which is made to the colored voters of the district in another column of this issue, has been the cause of much favorable comment on the part of all republicans interested in the success of their party, but particularly on the part of the union laborers and colored citizens. Mr Ryan entered the coal mines of Braidwood, Ill., at the age of 14 years after having received a scant education in the public schools. From that time until 1897 he carried his shovel and pick and worked at the face, learning the dangers of the life under ground and receiving from constant association with his toiling companions a keen sympathy for the laborer. In 1897 he was elected to the office of secretary-Treasurer of the United Mine Workers of Illinois, becoming one of the pioneer tradesunionists of the state. The work of building up the organization was begun at once, and in conjunction with John Mitchell and other labor leaders who distinguished themselves in the growth of the great organization, he worked unceasingly to the end that the condition of the miner and of all laboring men in general might be bettered. That their labors have not been in vain is evident. During the time that Mr Ryan held office under the state miners, the organization grew from a membership of 500 to almost 10,000 and the treasury, empty though it was during the memorable strike of 1897, now has almost $1,000,000. Mr. Ryan has at all times directed the financial policy of the organization and his work in this line is particularly appreciated by the miners. Mr. Ryan removed to Springfield in 1900 and though he was recently elected to the International secretaryship, with headquarters at Indianapolis, he will maintain his residence in this city. Anyone well acquainted with Mr Ryan will admit his peculiar fitness for the office he seeks. His long connection with the miner's organization has made him one of the best known and most popular men in the state. His identification with practically all the labor legislation of the past ten years and his remarkable insight into the affairs and conditions of the laboring classes, as well as his prominent and favorable acquaintance with the business men of the district, are a certain indication of the services he would be able to render to his constituents as a member of the Lower House of Congress. THE FORUM To the colored voter his candidacy appeals with great strength. Colored miners have always known him to be pleasant and genial and easy of approach and have found that in the di-charge of his official duties he has known neither color nor race. Very recently the convention of the Illinois Federation of Labor gave him a strong endorsement for the office to which he aspires. The colored voters of the district can do no better than to rally to his support. Following is one of the Planks in the Republican Platform: "The Republican party has been for more than fifty years the consistent friend of the American Negro. It gave him freedom and citizenship. It wrote into the organic law the declarations that proclaim his civil and political rights, and it believes today that his noteworthy progress in intelligence, industry and good citizenship has earned the respect and encouragement of the nation. We demand equal justice for all men, without regard to race or color; we declare once more, and without reservation, for the enforcement in letter and spirit of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution, which were designed for the protection and advancement of the Negro, and we condemn all devices that have for their real aim his disfranchisement for reasons of color alone, as unfair, un-American and repugnant to the supreme law of the land." How Should the Negro Vote? The Republican National Convention is over. The nominee has been selected, the platform promulgated, the principles enunciated, the past records reviewed, all these you have heard, now how should the negro vote? How will he vote? We admire the courage of many colored people who stood so staunchly and worked so assiduously for Foraker-Foraker admires them—they who were and are honest and conscientious are honorable men, but now Foraker ne of the most distinguished men of the nation says: "I am for Taft." Let the colored voter say the same. Taft is the nominee of the greatest party in the nation. The people elect the president—the power of the president is limited—have no fears that the constitution of the U. S. will not be regarded. Vote for and with your party. Or let the democrats offer you something more tangible, more profitable. You will hear all mannor of ridicule from Bryan and his allies about the Republican policies, but you will not hear a remedy for the ailment. The masses will remain with the Republican party until a better party shall have been produced and results from it seen. Quod erat demonstrandum. Women's Club Notes. The Philanthropic Section closed its work last Thursday for this season. The chairman, Mrs. Lucy Young, wishes to thank the members, also all persons who have donated so liberally to the monthly showers this year and trust that when we open in September, we may be blessed with charitable workers as we have been in the past year. The regular meeting will be held on the third Monday in July which is the 20. At this time the president and her official staff will give an informal reception and have an open meeting. Remember the date, July 20, at the residence of Mrs. J. C, McClain, 400 N. dth street. This will close our club work for the year. —Club reporter. Does Bryan have the effrontery to make the people believe that the democratic party will enforce the laws of the nation, if in power when that party fails to enforce the laws of the states over which that party has and have had, for years, absolute control? REPUBLICANS On August 8th, 1908, make your mark for Clerk of the Appellate Court Thus: X GEORGE L. TIPTON 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." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. W. L. EDWARDS. Political writer. MISS DAISY DONALDSON. Proof Reader and Stenographer. Office Clerk, Bookkeeper Mrs. E. L. White, Contributo.. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to 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. --- ROUTE. Reach Them. 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. Royall, A. Morris Williams, Royall & Williams LAWYERS Williams' 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" issue 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 Try it! Society and Local Have Your Clothes Cleaned and Pressed AT THE Capital City Pantatorium Monthly Terms Given. J. W. SLAUGHTER, Proprietor. Phones: Old 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. Miss Marie Tucker left Saturday for Sebree, Ky. where she will remain for the summer, the guest of her aunt. Miss B. Marie Boyd has opened a musical studio at 284 32d street, Chicago and her advertisement appears in the Conservator. This looks like something—colored people, learn to advertise something else than picnics and balls. An editorial in the Chicago Conservator under the head of 'Confidence Restored,' is the timeliest political exhortation we have seen, logical and irrefutable. Among those who attended the Sunday School convention at Champaign, last week, were Rev. E T. Cottman and wife, Rev. Jason Bundy, Misses Hortense Mosby, Ethel Hill, Daisy Donaldson, Luvenia Smith, Hazel Davis Adelaide Price. Bertha Davis, John White, J. H. Davis and John Mosby. Mr. Hickman and Miss Thomas of Decatur, were in the city last Sunday the guests of Rev. C. H. Jones and wife. Mr. A. W. Naylor has resumed charge of his desk in the Insurance Department after three weeks absence, on his vacation for rest and recreation. He visited several counties over the state and did much work in the interest of the Order of Elks. He thinks Deneen's chances over the state are good, but advises active campaigning to continue. Mrs. Xelia Mitchell, of Champaign Ill, was in the city Sunday, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Jane Randolph, 1838 S. 17th St. An article by Mr Otis Browder on "The Condition of the Negro," will appear next week. Mr. J. B. Rider's home is looking quite handsome since the addition of a second story has been completed. Mrs. Johnson, of Kentucky, is visiting her brother, Mr. J. B. Rider. Mrs. Clara M. Walker, who has been quite ill, is convalescent. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of judge of the probate court, subject to the decision of the republican voters at the primary election, August 8 1908. The 32nd annual Sunday School Convention and Bible Classes of the Springfield District of the A. M. E Church convened in Champaign, Ill., Thursday and Friday of last week. About 45 delegates, twelve ministers, and many visitors were present. A very interesting session was held, and many excellent papers were read and discussed by delegates and coworkers. On Friday evening occurred the 7th graduation of the Bible Normal Class. There were eight who completed the full course and thirteen the partial course. Miss Eda Smith, of this city, completed the New Testament Series, and Miss Daisy Donaldson the Old Testament series. Rev. S. B. Jones, of Decatur, delivered a masterly address to the graduates, subject: "Can the Colored Youth of Today Deliver the Goods?" A reception was tendered the delegates Friday afternoon at the church. Thursday afternoon the conference will be about 100 delegates in attendance at Wood River Baptist S. S. Convention, which will convene in Union Baptist church or July 7th. We trust the citizens will do their best in entertaining the visitors to our capital city. vention attended the young men's Baraca Rooms in a body. This new movement, the Baraca class, is to be highly commended for the success that they are achieving. The same district officers were unanimously elected. People in South East End give Mrs. Burksdale your news notes and subscriptions—let's work up a big business. Rev. Bellamy, our noted evangelist will preach at the Zion Baptist church next Sunday at 8 p. m. [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. Political Announcements. For Congress. hereby announce myself a candidate for representative in congress from the Twenty-first district, subject to the decision of the republican primaries. W. D. Ryan. For Probate Judge Harry B Harts. 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 7131/2 E Washington st. Mrs. Sallie A. Rose, Prop. DR. H. Wa Also at 728 E. W. Now o To our m cial To give ices an attent Regular M 21 meals b We are pre NEA Coins 10 old coins, all Sent po H. We Buy Old DR. FRANK Wa Hoo SOLD BY ALL Also at 300-302 Neal & B Resta 728 E. Washington S Now one of th To our new quarte cial invitation 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. To give the best rices 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 S 10 old coins, all different, for 25c. Sent postpaid t H. MORGAN 620 East Washing We Buy Old 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 For Congress. The friends of Hon. H. Clay Wilson are anxious for him to become a candidate on the Republican ticket for Congress. It will be known soon whether or not Mr. Wilson will enter the race. He is a man of high moral and political integrity and among the leading lawyers in this Congressional district. He is a Republican of the Lincoln and Grant type Miss Courtney DeJoie of New Orleans, is the guest of Mrs. E. J. Craddock of S. 11th St. Miss Josephine Randolph spent Monday and Tuesday in Champaign, visiting relatives and friends. --- --- TRANK FLEU Hoo To 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 OUR MOTTO: the best meal; the the best and most on to patrons. Is a specialty. Short or ticket. $3 00. Out of city tra ured to serve for banquets and soo & BROWN, Propriet For Sale C different, for 25c., including a flyi stpaid to any a MORGAN and COMP 320 East Washington St. Springfi Coins. --- 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 ct to any address. and COMPANY, Boston St. Springfield, Illinois. The Manager of Mildred Park has decided to turn the Park over to the colored citieze s of Springfield on Monday of every week. They are to have the privileges of all buildings and amusements on the grounds, such as boating, bathing, fishing bowling, dancing and Merry go round. For further information, see C. L. King, Mildred Park. Mrs. Lizzie Davis entertained at her home in Champaign, last Thursday at dinner, the following persons: Misses Hortense Mosby, Hazel Davis, Luvenia Smith, Daisy Donaldson and E. Hill of this city and Etta Green of Bloomington. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. --- Notice.