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THE FORUM "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Hon. A. J. Hopkins Republican Candidate for Reelection to the United States Senate. DANIEL H. HARRIS Hon. Albert J. Hopkins, of Aurora, Junior United States Senator of Illinois, is a candidate for re-election to that exalted and important position. Mr. Hopkins is asking for re-election solely on his merits as a national servant of the people, and opens his record to the public for consideration, approval and acceptance or rejection. He was born in Illinois on a farm and is a staunch republican of the old class, a bright star in the present brilliant array of republican statesmen. He is highly honored by the nation and was given the highest consideration, by that august body, the senate, in the last congress of the United States, being Chairman of the Finance Committee and a member of Deep Waterways Committee, also chairman of the most important committee of the National Republican Convention at Chicago, June 16, 1908. His 18 years as congressman in the lower House of the Legislative branch of this nation, and 6 years in the highest and grandest deliberative body of the world, the senate, make him among the great potential factors that shape the destiny of a great nation, at Washington. We are vitally and immediately interested in the great Deep Waterways movements that mean so much not only to Illinois in particular, but to the west in general. Mr. Hopkins declares that he, if elected again, will be in a position to carry out his great work to perfection. He is an unswerved republican who stands for and advocates the carrying out to the letter the principles enunciated in the Constitution of the United States and pledged to the platform of the Republican party; being chairman of the committee on resolutions, Mr. Hopkins is to be credited with the following plank in the platform of the Republican party, promulgated at Chicago, June 16, 1908, which is as follows: R. M. Sullivan, in another column announces his candidacy for member of the legislature from this the 45th senatorial district, on the Republican ticket. "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." Mr. Sullivan is well known in this county, having been born and reared here. He is a stauch Republican and has worked assiduously in the councils of that party for party principle and the party's supremacy. For the past six years, Mr. Sullivan has taken a prominent part in city, county and state politics, having been six years ago, a candidate for County Treasurer, defeating at that time, the strong democratic opponent. He has been recognized in the highest political capacities, being at one time chairman of the city and county central committees, and at present is a member of the county and state central committees. He served four years as county treasurer and for two years on the Board of State Prison Industries. Mr. Sullivan is highly competent to fill the position to which he aspires with credit and honor, his intimacy with politics and his direct affiliation with the people from boyhood, entitled him to recognition, as does also, his unfaltering loyalty to the party. DEATH OF REV. ST. A. DOSWELL IN SALISBURY. N. C. As to the colored constituency, Mr. Sullivan will be remembered as the first high official to recognize them from a meritorious standpoint, appointing Richard Douglas, a clerk, and Miss Daisy Donaldson, a stenographer, in the treasurer's office. Mr. Douglas was a steady employee, serving four years, and Miss Donaldson was a special stenographer, with a goodly number of others, who only served a limited period during the rush season. The Rev. S. A. Doswell, formerly of this city, died in Salisbury, N. C.. July 8, 1908. He first came to Springfield in the year of 1896; entered Concordia College, from which institution he graduated in the year of 1902. Since that time he has been engaged in preaching the gospel, being stationed at Mount Pleasant, N. C. While he was in this city, being an amicable young man, he gained many friends. Hence the news of his untimely death came as quite a shock, and also caused much grief and sorrow among his many friends and acquaintances. At the time of his death he was 29 years and 6 months old. He was in the ministry six years. The present minister of the Evan. Col. Lutheran Church and the deceased were closely related, and were also raised together. A sermon to the memory of the deceased will be preached by the pastor loci, Sunday night, July 19. 1908, at 8 p. m. One and all are invited to be present. Hon. C. F. Mortimer Candidate for State's Attorney. To the republicans and voters of Sangamon county: I take this opportunity to make a public announcement of my candidacy for the nomination for states attorney, subject to the decision of the primary elect'on, to be held on August 8, next. I make a direct appeal to the rank and file voters of the republican party for this nomination. I base my claims for this nomination. First. Upon my record in the trial of criminal cases. Second. On my integrity as a citizen. Third. On my unswerving and ever present loyalty to the cause of the party. At some near future time I expect to hold a public meeting in the city and at which time will announce my platform and state to the voters the position assumed in the campaign and the position I shall assume if nominated and elected at the election to be held in November. I desire to say that no political faction is predominating or controlling my candidacy. If I am nominated and elected state's attorney, I expect to do my full duty under the new law, with- M. out regard to whom it may affect. I am opposed to the fee system of the state's attorney's office and believe that a reasonable salary will eliminate many of the evils attached thereto. I submit my cause to the will of the people, and while business may preclude my seeing all the voters in my campaign in the county, at the same time, I hope and expect to make a systematic campaign in every township in the county and every ward in the city. I only ask a fair consideration of the merits of my cause, which I submit to you. With an earnest appeal for your support, I am, Respectfully yours, C. F. MORTIMER. Miss Essie J. Gorum, formerly a resident of this city and an employee of The Forum, was a visitor during the Sunday school convention last week and also visited her brothers and sister. She is now a resident of St. Louis. These things we call attention to, simply to recall to memory the position Mr. Sullivan holds relative to the recognition of all men in accordance with their ability and in proportion to their ratio of political strength. He only desires the facts in the case about him presented and on these facts, his record and service to the party, is asking the suffrage of his constituents: Mrs. C. H. Jones of N. 14th street, entertained in honor of Mrs. Davis of Chicago, and her mother of Decatur. Everyone is invited to attend Miss Susie Brown and mother of Chicago, are in the city. S'. Paul S. S. picnic. August 6. THE FORUM 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. ROGERS & BARBOUR . . . Proprieters One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gammon The Printer 305½ Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, July 18, 1908. If you don't believe it, wait till August 9. Deneen's record stands out like a morning star—charming to the eyes for its brilliancy. While these retire let others come. (Candidates being baptized into the Deneen faith) Every season has its casualties. This is the season for boys to get drowned going swimming on Sundays. The rapidity with which the people are coming over to Deneen is phenomenal. But don't tell Berry Eunis of the Quincy Whig nor the Inter Ocean. Most of the delegates to the Woodriver Baptist Sunday school convention, were "deelighted with Springfield's hospitable people John C. Canfield states that if he gets the nomination and is elected Coroner, he will do the right thing by the colored undertaker or undertakers, this should be some consolation and some inducement for colored support. Editor Wilson thinks Drs. Hall and Borden think all the convention ladies belong to them. Ladies, there should be no discrimination in these conventions on account of title, position, eminence or previous relation as to friendship. People seem to forget that editorially, as a rule, the editor says what he thinks about things and persons, and not how they would like them said. Will all interlopers take notice? One difference between a balky horse and a balky wife is that you can unhitch a balky horse without hiring a lawyer to prove incompatibility of temper.—The Quincy Advance. This was not on the editorial page, but we assume the editor, to be evasive, wrote and put it on the local page. Bro. Foster are you not afraid to compare them thus? You have no doubt seen --- a balky horse, but what do you know about balky wives? Tell Vires to stay away from Cook County. We will carry that by 40,000, majority, Adams by 900, Alexander by 2,000. and Warren by a handsome majority and so on. Sangamon will go for Deneen by a good majority. Regardless of The Forum's differing on candidates for the Republican nomination for governor, it must be borne in mind that not one sentence of vituperation can be found in our columns about men with whom we differ. It must be borne further in mind that The Forum is staunchly Republican, in spirit and in truth. We have striven to say the truth about men and without reservation, without fear and with or without price. We challenge a man or any set of men to show where we have not stood, and wrote on this platform. On this rock our church has been established and we fear not the prevalence of the gates of hell against us. We do not compromise with wrong neither do we withhold the good things of any man. Let your light so shine that men may see your good works and glorify you for them. Bryan and Kern. The democratic convention is over and once more William Jennings Bryan, the "boy orator of the Platte," is to lead democracy to its inevitable slaughter. The weakest man they could produce is the gentleman from Nebraska. Personally, he stands high and has some high ideals, but the issues on which he predicates his platforms' and outlines his plans of battle, are weak and transparent. He is as changeable as the wind. In 1896 he was howling: Free silver at the ratio of 16 to 1; 1900, Imperialism; 1904; he was defeated. Parker did not take up so radical an issue, but was ignominiously defeated. Bryan went to Europe, took up government ownership of railroads, talked that for several months, meddled with Japan's affairs and returned to New York advocating Government Ownership of railroads, got to Louisville, Kentucky, saw the sentiment of the south feared Government Ownership of railroads because it would eliminate, ip so facto, the Jim Crow Car law forced onto the people in the south, he changed, saying he would abandon that idea if it didn't meet the approbation of the people, now he has for an issue, tariff revision, the injunction law and something about Phillipine self government. Bryan and Kern, that is all— sine die. Remember that brass, highly polished, is not easily distinguishable from gold, immediately after it has been polished, but when certain chemicals are applied to the brass and the lights turned on, you find out that brass is but brass; so is every man and every woman. If you're not made of the genuine material, do not try to pass for genuine, for if you do you are sure to be caught. Hon. Edmund Foss. candidate for U. S. Senator, was in the city this week. TUCKER'S Board and Lodge First class accom Regular meals at hours 206 Nor TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telephone. 1478. H. TUCK H. TUCKER, Proprietor. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial,, is always the proper hat-- never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE ER MYERS & MYERS & CO PETER MYERS & CO 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. OUR ADVERTI For display matt the inch; over one t or one year, special Reading matter, line; seven words one time 5c; for church advertising, For clubs, socials ter contains over 75 200 send 50 cents if Phone 998 Capital Law Does Good Work. 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At the close of the morning service, all will go immediately to the fair grounds and eat their dinners. At 2:30 p. m. there will be a service held in the amphitheatre building, at which time Dr. S. G. Manuel, of Union church, will preach the doctrinal sermon, after which they will go to the water, where all three of the pastors of the above named churches will baptize their candidates. Services in the various churches at 8:00 p. m. as usual. Truly, this will be a great sight. All are welcome. Special cars for you. Come to the morning service. Subscribe for the Forum 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. 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The Fountain of Health Bath House makes a specialty of Treating Colored Patrons for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pleurisy, Skin Disease etc. We are prepared to give Mineral And Mud Baths, Russian and Vapor. You will be surprised at the good you will get out of our treat- Ments and the Mineral water of this beautiful health resort. One block from the Post Office. Excelsior Springs, Missouri. For further information write. F.J.WEAVER,1005 McGee St. Kansas City, Missouri. 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.. Piano Instructions Given. [By Mrs. Etta Brown Starnes] Experienced music teacher,anyone desiring music lessons from the 1st to 7th grade,can get thorough instructions. 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. Special care given to all pupils. 1016 East Carpenter St. 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. Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Pleasant Grove, 18th and Cass, Rev. Bloodworth, pastor. Corner 7th and Washington Sts St. John, 14th and Mason Sts., Rev. J. Bundy, pastor. Both Phones 654 Grace M. E., 14th and Brown Sts. Rev. J. M. Smalley, Pastor. Your Patronage solicited. Sunday School at all the churches; the public invited to attend. Services at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at Thompson's, 815 East Washington st for colored papers. You may give news matter or money you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders 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. St. Augustine's Mission. 1420 South Grand Ave., East. Services every Sunday. Sunday School, 4 p. m.; Divine services, 7:45 p. m All are invited. Conducted by Rev. JOHN C. CANFIELD. THE FORUM Springfield at Home 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. Springfield Abroad July 24, Bloomington. July 25, 26, Dubuque. July 27, 28, 29, Cedar Rapids. July 30, 31, Aug. 1, Rock Island. 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Many of the young men who have finished the course in agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute are commanding salaries ranging from $50 to $100 per month. The graduates of this department of the school are successfully employed as instructors, or as managers of important agricultural operations. The school has an agricultural faculty of twenty instructors; men who have received their training in the best agricultural schools of the country. Care and management of cattle and stock, two (2) years' course. Poultry raising, two (2) years' course. In addition there is a special post graduate course of one or two years provided for graduates of high schools and colleges. We are especially anxious to have a large number of agricultural students who have finished high school or college courses. Any young man who is ambitious enough to finish any of the courses above mentioned can readily secure immediate employment at good salaries. Opportunities are now open to 500 young men and women who may wish to take any of the above courses of instruction. The cost of board is $6.50 per month. No charge for instruction. For further information, address: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Mrs. Henry Perry of East Brown St. has returned from a trip to Indianapolis, Indiana. She reports a royal time, although she has not been very well since her return. DON'T FORGET I am now doing a general Real Estate —AND— Loan Business Property in all parts of the City offered for the very Lowest Prices and best TERMS Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. Strictly Confidential Ladies Business solicited PHONES: Office 2322 Res. 1765R2 A. Morris Williams, Williams' Bidg. 11th & Washington The Dunbar News Company Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 306 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a regular news store, handling all colored literature, books, etc., also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. L. Rogers, Manager. Anderson Re-elected President. W. H. Anderson of Barclay, Sangamon county, was re-elected the third time as president of the miner's local, composed mostly of white people. Mr. Anderson is an energetic young man, and a member of Eastern Star lodge No. 25, K. of P. at Riverton. STATE VS. RAILROAD Case Against Illinois Central Pending in LaSalle County Circuit Court. MANY MILLIONS IN BACK TAXES Investigation of the Road's Accounts Started by Governor Deneen School of Civics and Philanthropy Springfield, Ill., June 30.—The suit of the state of Illinois against the Illinois Central Railroad company involving $15,000,000 back taxes which it is claimed is due the state is pending in the circuit court in LaSalle County. The investigation upon which this suit was started was made under the direction of Governor Dencen. It was conducted by the institution auditor, beginning Dec. 2, 1905. At times as many as eighteen accountants have been employed upon the work. The investigation is still incomplete. When the court has fixed the proper basis for an accounting of the gross income between the state and the railroad company, the work will be completed. So far there has been an expenditure of $47,668.81. Of this amount $8,248.70 has been expended from the appropriation of $100,000 made by the last general assembly to the executive department for the prosecution of this investigation. While much has been said concerning this suit there never has been published any statement of the relation of the state and the railroad company and the claims which have been made the basis of the suit. On Feb. 10, 1851 the general assembly of the state of Illinois passed an act incorporating the Illinois Central Railroad company and granted to the company 2,595,000 acres of land to aid in the construction of the road. Subsequently the company sold the greater portion of the land and realized therefrom a sum in excess of $30,000,000. The cost of construction of the 902 miles of charter lines in Illinois was more than covered by this amount. State Entitled to 7 Per Cent. The line from Cairo to East Dubuque was placed in operation during the year 1856. In consideration of the grants, privileges and franchises conferred by the state upon the company it was agreed that the company should pay into the state treasury on the first Mondays of June and December of each year a sum equal to, at least, 7 per cent of the gross receipts of the company, and for the purpose of ascertaining the amount of the gross receipts the company was required by its charter to keep an accurate account and to furnish a sworn copy thereof to the governor of the state, who was authorized to verify the same. Under the direction of Governor Deneen an investigation of the accounts of the company was made during the years 1906 and 1907 and the fact ascertained that for many years past the company had failed to include in its reports numerous items of gross receipts amounting in the aggregate to many millions of dollars. The matter was then referred to the attorney general by Governor Deneen with the request that he take such action in the courts as in his opinion might be necessary to recover from the Illinois Central Railroad company such sums as might justly be due the state. In compliance with this request the attorney general filed a bill for an accounting against the railroad company in the circuit court in LaSalle county, Illinois, in June, 1907, where the case is still pending. In the bill filed it is claimed in behalf of the state that the company has failed to account to the state for 7 per cent of the following items of gross receipts: Receipts of Cairo bridge...... Receipts of Dubuque bridge.. Receipts from investments.. Receipts from express..... Receipts from restaurants, hotel THE FORUM Loans and deposits, $3 000;000 Company Makes the Deductions. It is also claimed that certain amounts were deducted by the company from the gross receipts without any authority of law, and particularly that there was deducted: On account of drayage.....$ 2,000,000 On account of switching..... 5,000,000 On account of rebates..... 10,000,000 It is also claimed that the company should have collected for services performed the following sums: For carrying coal and supplies for non-charter lines.....$10,000,000 For freights diverted from vertising, etc. 1,295,000 For use of equipment by non- charter lines 3,000,000 For use of Chicago terminals by non-charter lines 2,140,000 For use of other terminals by non-charter lines 1,500,000 It is also claimed in behalf of the state that in the division of earnings between the charter and non-charter lines the railroad company adopted numerous fraudulent schemes and devices, which have resulted in defrauding the state out of several millions of dollars, and, finally, it is claimed that there is now due the state not less than $15,000,000. Much has been said concerning this suit by opponents of the administration. Governor Deneen at no time has sought to create a prejudice against the Illinois Central Railroad company with a view to influencing the courts in their decision. The auditors made their investigations, formulated their reports and on these the suit was founded, the governor believing it was a question the court should settle. Earnings for 1907-1908. The annual report of the Illinois Central for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1908, is just being completed. Advance figures indicate a decrease in the earnings because of the two-cent passenger rate and increased expenses in operation. According to figures already at hand the Illinois Central will earn about $7,456,222, equal to 7.84 per cent of its $95,040,000 capital stock, during the current fiscal year to end June 30. If to this is added the surplus dividend fund of $1,360,184, the total amount for dividends for the year should be about $8,816,406, equal to 9.27 per cent. The probabilities are that the balance for dividends this year will be more than the indicated 7.84 per cent of the company's capital stock. The figures for the period ending June 30, 1907, showed that the road earned 12.29 per cent on its capital stock. This, including a surplus dividend fund of $1,313,827, made the total amount available for dividends equal 13.67 per cent. Actual earnings for the ten months ended April 30, 1908, as compared with those for the corresponding period last year, show a decrease in gross of 1.85 per cent, an increase in expenses and taxes of 6.07 per cent, and a decrease in net of 21.41 per cent. Summer School for Attendants. The Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy, conducted at the Chicago Institute of Social Science. 174 Adams street, Chicago, has created a summer course for institution attendants. Attendants from the hospitals for the insane of the state and Cook county will be selected to attend this school from July 7 to Aug. 7. Three employees who have given excellent service will be nominated by the superintendent to proceed to Chicago for The plays and games will be in charge of Miss Mary L. Sheldon, associate principal of the Chicago Froebel association. Miss Sheldon was graduated at Naas, Sweden, and has had long experience in teaching students and teachers. She will teach the attendants the best plays and games to be used for the amusement of the insane, folk dances and rythmic exercises. Seek to Provide Occupation. The general supervision of the class will be in direct charge of Miss Helen Burling, of Hull House. Excursions to the Art Institute, parks and city playgrounds, Hull House and the north shore for the purpose of enlarging the experience of the attendants will be given. The arrangement for this work has been made by Miss Julia C. Lathrop, of the state board of charities who is one of the directors of the Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy. It is the idea of Miss Lathrop and the other members of the state board of charities that the experience of the attendants should be broadened with a view to providing occupation for the patients. The attendant is the constant companion of the patient and upon his or her ingenuity or wisdom the success of the work of re-education must depend in a large measure. The modern attitude toward the care of the insane is that they are sick persons whose care should be in the bands of physicians and trained nurses but in so far as their minds have become warped and dulled they should be restimulated by occupation, instruction and amusement, following much the same lines which the best teachers of little children find most effective; thus, games, amusements and occupations, such as are taught in the vacation schools, are of great practical value in leading insane persons back to the door of work and in developing such latent ability as may exist in defective minds In addition to the instruction there will be lectures by Dr. Frank Billings, president of the board of charities; Miss Jane Addams, of Hull House; E. P. Bicknell, former superintendent of the Chicago board of associated charities and now director of the National Red Cross association; Dr. V. H. Podstata, superintendent of the Northern Hospital for the Insane; Professor Graham Taylor, of Chicago Commons; Professor James Angell. Mrs. Charles Henrotin, Dr. Alice Hamilton, Mrs. Eln F. Young, Dr. Eugene Cohn, first assistant surgeon at the Southern Hospital for the Insane, Anna; W. B. Moulton, president of the state civil service commission; Secretary W. C. Graves, of the state board of charities, and Edward F. Worst. The six Illinois hospitals for the insane and the Asylum for Feeble Minded Children, Lincoln, will send three attendants each to the Chicago school. 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. 814 East Washington Street Hair Work. I do: Hair dressing, Scalp-treatment and all kinds of hair beautifying—handle: wigs, braids, pomadours, curls, puffs etc.. Satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a call. I have also, nicely furnished rooms to let. MRS. F. J. NOTT. 225 W. Wash St Contractor and Builder—Real Estate Rentals Loans and Insurance. Do You Want A Home? Excellent opportunity for young men. Do you want a home in the great Southwest—in beautiful Oklahoma? In a town populated by intelligent, self-reliant colored people, where all lines of business, professions, and your local government, will be in your own hands; where your chance for development and growth, financially, politically, socially and intellectually will be limited only by your own ability? Take a trip to Red Bird and see for yourself that all our statements are true. Buy a lot and start with the town. You will want to be a lot owner after you see this country and consider the possibilities of Red Bird. The size of the lots are from 25 to 50 feet wide, and from 130 to 185 feet long, according to location, as shown by the map. The prices of the lots range from $50.00 up, according to location, as shown by the price list on the amended plat of Red Bird. No agent has authority to change any term of the application and contract. No application will be accepted where the price of the lot is stated to be less than that printed on the amended plat of the townsite furnished by the Company. Purchasers of any of these lots from the Red Bird Investment Company should send their deeds to J. W. Ruble, Register of Deeds, Wagoner, Oklahoma, to be recorded; the recording fee will be $1.00 for each deed. Horace Greeley's advice, given years ago, is yet good: "Go west, young man, and grow up with the country." The title to these lots is gilt-Deeds were given to the Red Bird and the deeds were recorded in the Western District, at Wagoner, In ord in the following books and pages. Record Book 32, at page 79; Red 44, at page 49 and Record Book 48. Red Bird is on the Missouri, operated by the Missouri, Kansas & west of Muskogee, in the fertile valley. There can not be found a more fertile lahma than the country tributary to For further particulars, call on BRUCE·SURLES PIANO CO. The title to these lots is gilt-edge and absolutely perfect. Warranty Deeds were given to the Red Bird Investment Company for this property, and the deeds were recorded in the office of the United States Recorder for the Western District, at Wagoner, Indian Territory, and can be found of record in the following books and pages: Record Book 32, at page 79; Record Book 32, at page 80; Record Book 44, at page 49 and Record Book 48, at page 121. Red Bird is on the Missouri, Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad, which is operated by the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad, twenty-one miles northwest of Muskogee, in the fertile valley of the Arkansas and Verdigris rivers. There can not be found a more fertile location in the beautiful state of Oklahoma than the country tributary to Red Bird. The 1g Piano and Organ Dealers 309.311 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 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. Easy payments. Call Early - Remember the place Opposite Post Office Mrs. L. E. Barksdale is the local and special agent and editress of The Forum; give her matter for the paper, subscriptions, advertising, etc. Start with Red Bird. $125.00 SIZE OF LOTS: PRICE OF LOTS: age from $50.00 up, an amended plat of Red B to change any t accepted where the p be amended plat of the lots from the R. W. Ruble, Regist recording fee will be given years ago, is country." on $50.00 up, according to location, as shown plat of Red Bird. Exchange any term of the application and where the price of the lot is stated to be ended plat of the townsite furnished by the s from the Red Bird Investment Company Ruble, Register of Deeds, Wagoner, Okla- gary fee will be $1.00 for each deed. A years ago, is yet good: "Go west, young y." TITLE. at-edge and absolutely perfect. Warranty and Investment Company for this property. The office of the United States Recorder for Indian Territory, and can be found of rec- ages: Record Book 32, at page 80; Record Book 3, at page 121. LOCATION. Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad, which is & Texas Railroad, twenty-one miles north- valley of the Arkansas and Verdigris rivers. Portile location in the beautiful state of Oke- to Red Bird. On or address his gilt-edge and a and Bird Investment in the office of the oner, Indian Territ and pages: 79: Record Book book 48, at page 121 LOCATION. Missouri, Kansas & C Kansas & Texas Rail tile valley of the A ore fertile location utary to Red Bird. call on or address BENJAMIN H. BELLAY, 219 North 15th Street, Springfield, III. Miss Florence Meaderds left Thursday for her home in Burlington, Iowa. Miss Minnie Caldwell left Wednesday for her home in Vandalia, Mo. Miss Georgia Washington is visiting in Springfield. Mrs. Ed Thomas entertained her cousin, Miss Moss, and friend, Miss Coleman, of Champaign. Miss Stokes, of Champaign, is the guest of Mrs. Lula Moss. Miss Lillie Calhoun, who came home from the picnic at Mackinaw Dell sick, is convalescent. Elder Geo. Hoagland will leave Sunday night for different points in Kentucky. While gone he will attend the Sunday school convention at _____. Sunday morning, at the home of her mother, occurred the death of Fidellia Patton, the oldest daughter of Mrs. Sarah Patten. The deceased was a loveable daughter and playmate. She had been an inmate at the Soldier's Orphans' Home until about a month before her death. Fidella was 17 years of age the day of her death. `She leaves to mourn her loss three sisters and a mother.` The Springfield Woman's club will hold an open meeting and an informal reception at the residence of their president, Mrs. J. C. McClain, 400 N. 4th street, Monday afternoon, July 20, 1908. Hours from 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. Each member of the club is entitled to bring company on this date. This is the final meeting of the club for 1907 and 1908. The chairmen of the various sections and their secretaries will compose the receiving committee on this occasion. Annual reports will be heard by all present. Subscribe for the Forum --- TITLE. THE FORUM men. Ohoma? In e all lines your own politi- bility? eements are lot owner rd. to 185 feet as shown ation and ated to be med by the Company mer, Okla- lest, young Warranty property, corder for and of rec- cord Book which is les north- gris rivers. state of Ok- N. Pres. L. Sec. DO NOT W offers we are make J. L. ME MRS, J. C. McCLAIN, Pres. CLARA B BLACKWELL, Sec. BLOOMINGTON. CLUB NOTES. Vote for A. B. CO FOR CORONER-AL [Name not provided] Vote for A. B. COCHRAN FOR CORONER-Aug. 8, '08 ENTERTAIN IN HONOR OF GUESTS. Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Yates, 1005 S. 12th street, entertained last Monday evening in honor of their guests, Mrs. Ada Davis and Miss Stella Carter, of Galesburg, Ill., the evening being delightfully spent in music, conversation and recitations. Appropriate refreshments were served. Those present were: Mrs. Chas. Davis and Miss Stella Carter, of Galesburg, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Williams: WANTED--A RIDE sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle for making money fast. 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Mr. Editor:— The condition of affairs has prompted me to ask you to permit me space in your valuable paper to bring before the readers of The Forum what I believe to be a very important question. First I want to compliment The Forum for the bold stand that it has taken, in demanding morality and persuading our young people to look up to high r things. I think we need a great deal more refinement in our churches. The ministers of my race put a great deal of stress on card playing and beer drinking; they say it is a sin. We agree with the ministers that it is a sin and should not be indulged in by the professed Christian, because it is wicked to do those things, for proof. I will refer you Col. 2:21. The ministers of today or at least quite a few of them, get up immediately after we have heard a good sermon and begin to crack jokes one to the other and use vain words and tell idie fabes which cause an outburst of laughter from many and bring sorrow to others, because the vanity destroys, to a degree, the good effect of the sermon. This is done in order to extort from the congregation what they call a good collection. These statements cannot be truthfully denied. I believe every one will agree with me that vain words and idle sayings are vanity and vanity is sin. If you received Christ in vain and idleness there might be some excuse for you; for a proof of this I will refer you to the scripture. See Col 2:6. Now my dear readers, we all agree that card playing and beer drinking is a sin. We further agree that joking and using vain words in the midst of religious worship, is also sin. Now we ask this very important question which of these sins is the greatest? Let us read this scripture: I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice wholly acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service Romans 121. - S.M. W Should Representation in the South be Reduced? It is a question whether Southern representation in Congress should be reduced in proportion to the number of male citizens 21 years of age who are disfranchised. The thinking people are opposed to this for fear it would legalize disfranchisement. This seems to be a good point, and the colored people who have labored under the impression that southern representation should be reduced, will reconsider this proposition and not fight the men who voted against this proposition at Washington, but commend them. Thinking, not talking, moves the world. Bryan again leads the Democratic hosts to defeat. Next! Learn to serve well. Bossing is sure to follow. Don't go around dirty and ragged while on duty. You can be decent in appearance without being a blame dude. Bryan's position on the civil and political condition of the colored man is well known. He does not stand for the advancement of the Negro, and the Negro, as much as he dislikes Taft, must refrain from supporting the democratic nominee.—Dallas, Texas. Express. Hon. H. C. Wilson For Congress Attorney H. Clay Wilson of Springfield, is a candidate after the irretractable persuasion of his friends in Montgomery and this county, for Congress. Mr. Wilson's fitness is unquestioned. His competency is known; his Republican faith is unchecked. He has been an assiduous worker in the party councils for twenty-one years or more. There is not a stauncher Republican in this Congressional District, there is no man more ably prepared to fill the place satisfactorily than Mr. Wilson. His standing among the reputable lawyers and business men of this congressional district, is good He is one of the best constitutional lawyers in central Illinois—a good constitutional lawyer is needed in Congress. He has never become entangled with petty political factions. The position to which he aspires calls for a brainy man, versed in law. An important position it is—a law maker of the nation. Elsewhere in this issue appears his announcement. We present this article as the truth, feeling intuitively that if Mr. Wilson is sent to the congress of these United States, the 21st congressional district will be better served than it has been for many a year. And, too, he is a man not afraid to stand for the noblest things for all men at all times, regardless of race, color and previous condition of servitude. Deneen Literature Extant. Governor Deneen's campaign literature is now in circulation. Your especial attention is called to articles therein from the Negro press of the state, and to the Governor's Emancipation Day Oration, one of the finest and timely addresses ever before heard. Read the "Blue Book." You will also observe in that blue book the colored men appointed by Deneen. You who are reasonable and conscientious, to you we address ourselves. If you want the truth, to be made 'free' ask, it will be given—knock. ye penitent sinners, the door will be open. Mortuarv. Little Willie Broady, age 8 yrs. the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Broady. departed this life Sunday evening, July 12, 1908, at St. John's hospital from the result of an injury of the left hand inflicted on July 4th while playing with a toy pistol in company with several playmates. It was not thought that the wound was serious at first, but through the failure of the doctor to extract all of the poison from the hand, blood poison set in which resulted fatally. The funeral was held Tuesday from his late residence, 1427 E. Monroe street, Rev. Price officiating. His parents have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. THE FORUM A. B. Cochran. A. B. Cochran, candidate for coroner desires it known that he favored, assisted in, and voted for the appropriation of $1,000 per annum to the colored Lincoln Old Folks' and Orphans' home in the session of the Board of Supervisors. M. S. Chas Davis and Miss Carter. of Galesburg, left Wednesday or their home. REPUBLICANS On August 8th, 1908, make your mark for Clerk of the Appellate Court Thus: X GEORGE L. TIPTON PETER H. 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, now 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 ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home—Corner Eighth and Jackson streets—take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds, north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars at Fifth and Monroe. 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Elzey of the New Hope Baptist church is doing a great work, and the church is prospering under his leadership. Editor C. C. Wilson of the Cairo Baptist Truth, Rev. Broyles of Rock Island, editor of the Western Echo, Mrs. Florence Cook. Quincy, Miss Florence McBride, Macomb and Miss Ada Carter of Galesburg. paid The Forum office a visit this week A Fine Line of Millinery A Fine Line of Millinery And Hand Wade Hats at 1415 E. Adams Street -School of instruction in Millinery and Dressmaking. You can bring your own hats and dresses to work on. Millinery instructions, 25c a lesson Dressmaking lessons, 50c. Wire frames in all styles, 10c and up Mme Clark-Thompson Four rooms for rent with modern improvements. Inquire at the above address. Mrs. Pemberton of Shreveport La., is the guest of her son, Claud Pemberton and his congenial wife. Mrs Mary Rogan of Decatur was the guest of her daughter. Mrs. C. H. Jones at the entertainment in honor of Mrs. Davis of Chicago. Major Otis B. Duncan was in DuQuoin Thursday, Fredie Morrison of the Forum office was in Decatur a part of this week on business. Entertained Friends. In honor of Mrs. Charles Davis and Miss Ada Carter of Galesburg, Miss Nancy Brown, 726 E. Washington street, entertained about fifteen of her friends last Tuesday evening from 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. The diversions consisted of social conversation and the following program: Prano solo, Mrs Pearl Drake Woods; Practical Woman, Mrs. Emma Craddock; vocal rendition, Miss Ada Carter, Galesburg; remarks, Superiority of Men, E.L. Rogers; duet, Mrs. D. O. Yates and Miss Nancy Brown; oration, Shakespeare's Othello. The evening was most pleas antly spent and after a late hour, all repaired to the spacious dining room below, where a sumptuous repast was served. [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. I 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. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination for representative in congress from the Twenty-first congressional district of Illinois, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, to be held on August 8, 1908. For Probate Judge 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. Harry B. Hartis. Minority Report Ignored. At a meeting of the Yates colored supporters of this city at Masonic Hall last Monday evening, where a Yates organization was perfected, some commotion was in evidence when the time came for the election of permanent officers. The regular leaders had selected Judge Bird as president and H. Sallie as secretary. H. T. Bowman not being in accord with this slate, presented a minority report offering for President. A. M. Williams, for secretary, Josh Douglas. This was ignored and the minority leader severely criticised for his erratic step. The minority leader became indignant and shook the dust of the assembly from his garments, and walked out swearing vengeance against the ticket. And the people they didn't weep. No steps were taken to reconcile the belligerent minority. Miss Eva Hicklin of Terre Haute, Ind., is visiting Mrs. J. W. Slaughter. Mrs M A. Hicklin is taking her summer vacation visiting in Detroit, Michigan, and cities in Canada. Miss Bertha Williams of Decatur, is visiting Mrs. Frank B. Hicklin. Mrs. Mattie Tucker of N. 14th St. entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. M. L. Osby of Detroit, Michigan. About 20 guests were present. The hostess was at her best as usual. Her qualities of entertaining cannot be beat, and all dispersed highly pleased and showering many congratulations upon the hostess. Mrs. Pollard of Indianapolis, Indiana, was the guest of W. H. Anderson of Barclay, this week and a visitor to Union church services Sunday. DR. FRANK Wa Hoo SOLD BY ALL Also at 300-302 Neal & B Resta 728 E. Washington Now one of th To our new quarter cial invitation FRANK FLEU Hoo To D BY ALL DRUGGI 300-302 E. Monro I & Brow restauran Washington St. in new one of the best new quarters, we ext invitation to the pub DR. FRANK FLEURY's Wa Hoo Tonic SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS Also at 300-302 E. Monroe Street Neal & Brown's Restaurant 728 E. Washington St. in new quarters. Now one of the best in city To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best r 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 S 10 old coins, all different, for 25c. Sent postpaid H. MORGAN 620 East Washing the best meal; the and the best and most on to patrons. als a specialty. Short or ticket. $3 00. Out of city tra areed to serve for banquets and soo & BROWN. Propriet For Sale C ifferent, for 25c., including a flyi stpaid to any a MORGAN and COMP 320 East Washington St. Springfl Coins. To give the best meal; the best services and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 2I 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 10 old coins, all different, for 25c., including a flying eagle nickle et Sent postpaid to any address. 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. Dr. J. A. Wheeler of Auburn is a candidate for member of the State Central Committee. --- THE FORUM We Buy Old Coins. 25c The Home and Foreign Missionary Club of the Zion Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Barksdale on S. 17th St. A paper entitled "The Little Things" was read by the hostess. Mrs. Scroggins of Bloomington, Ill. Corresponding Secretary of the Woman's District Work made quite an interesting talk to the club. Rev. Boodworth was a pleasant visitor and made some very timely remarks, Mrs. Carr will entertain the club next Wednesday afternoon. FLEURY's o Tonic DRUGGISTS E. Monroe Street Brown's urant St. in new quarters. e best in city rs, we extend a spe- to the public. meal; the best serv- 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. In this issue of the Forum appears the announcement of C. F. Mortimer, Republican candidate for States Attorney. Mr. Mortimer is a young Republican whose voice in the councils of his party has been heard in no uncertain tones. There is not a stauncher nor more deserving young man in the city, if assiduity and party loyalty count for anything. In every election whether he was a candidate or not he took the stump, and his matchless oratory resounded and reverberated throughout this country. As a lawyer he stands high and is considered a master in legal forms. If the Republican voters nominate Mortimer they will but have reciprocated and remunerated him. Some matter left over, crowd ed out.