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Historical Society State House THE FORUM Hon. Chas. S. Deneen Governor of Illinois. Ideal man whose works testify whom he is. Next governor. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rollins of Jacksonville, were visitors in the city Sunday, the guests of Mrs Clara Ware and Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Cabell. They had an elegant time. Harry B. Harts A. H. Candidate for Probate Judge. An ideal young man who will fill the office efficiently, honorably and creditably. Record as a lawyer and a man, very good—standing among the people regardless of race or class, excellent. Asks support on his merits. Born and reared in this city—life long Republican. Wants your vote Aug. 8. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." K. of P. Session at Jacksonville. The Grand Lodge of K. of P. of Illinois, met at Jacksonville last week, opening Tuesday and closing Thursday night. Large delegations from all over the state were present. It is said to have been the best session ever before had. Jacksonville did well in entertaining the hosts—a credit to the lodge and the city. Some able speeches were made before that body of brave men. Among the best speeches made was that made by Major Otis B. Duncan of B. K. Bruce Lodge No. 26, Springfield, seconding the nomination of Jas. H. Johnson of this city for vice Grand Chancellor. The major is 'there' when he tries. All the old officers were re-elected, from Dr. A. A. Wesley down. Mr. Johnson made a creditable race for vice chancellor being defeated by ten fifteen votes. This is also honor for Springfield as well as for Mr. Johnson. Frederick L. Sharpe. We desire to call the attention of our readers to the candidacy of Mr. F. L. Sharpe of Jacksonville, who is a candidate for representative on the Republican ticket. Mr. Sharpe has the endorsement of the Voters' League and also the Local Option League. He is capable and worthy and we recommend him to the Negro voters of this district. The Following Colored Persons Have Been Appointed to Positions Under Governor Deneen. Col. John R. Marshall, Chicago, District Game Warden. Hon. E. D. Green, Chicago, Sample Clerk, Grain Office. John Bell, Chicago, State Grain Office. Capt. Jordan Chavis, Chicago, Deputy Factory Inspector. *T. L. Smith, Quincy, Deputy Fish Warden. *Rev. J. B. McCrary, Metropolis, Deputy Game Warden. R. Humphrey, Quincy, Head Steam Fitter, Soldiers' Home. *Capt. R. A. Byrd, Quincy, Clerk Insurance Department. T. W. Warick, Cairo, Clerk Insurance Department. A. W. Naylor, Springfield, Messenger Insurance Department. Emmett Perkins, Jacksonville, Messenger Executive Office. *Edward Wormley, Springfield, Messenger Board of Charities. Frank Wilkins, Springfield, Messenger Board of Health. D. S. Bailey, Chicago, Messenger R. R. & W. H. Commission. Walter Holmes, Rockford, Messenger Adjutant General's Office. *William Reed, Mound City, Messenger Board of Health. C. S. Gibbs, Springfield, Messenger Game Department. B. H. Lucas, Chicago, State Weigher. *Mrs. N. A. Harbin, Chicago, Clerk Free Employment Office. G. W. Hayes, Pulaski County, Coachman Chester Penitentiary. *Rev. T. A. Head, Cairo, Deputy Game Warden. *S. J. Williams, Monmouth, Guard Treasurer's Office. *Doc Ferguson, Springfield, State Game Farm. Pitts Babb, Pontiac, Guard State Reformatory. Lon Bardon, Pontiac, Barber State Reformatory. Wm. Richardson, Taylorville, Cook State Reformatory. W. E. Brown, Springfield, Cook State Reformatory. The * indicates positions to which colored persons have never before been appointed. The aggregate salaries paid to these employees amounts to $24,390 per year. In addition to the appointments above mentioned, the following Chicago appointments are credited to Governor Deneen: F. L. Barnett, Chicago, Asst. State's Attorney. Andrew Clark, Chicago, Sheriff's Office. J. M. Bamfield, Chicago, Recorder's Office. This is by far the most generous recognition which the colored race has received. Dr. J. A. Wheeler Of Auburn Dr. J. A. Wheeler. State Game Commissioner. is a candidate for State Central Committeeman from this district. Dr. Wheeler is well known for his conspicuous part he has taken in the Republican party for the past 12 years, being an arduous and constant worker for party supremacy The doctor has served as State Central Committeeman before and also in a like capacity on the County Committee. Dr. Wheeler is the author of the State Game Law and manages the state game farm in its modern condition now the charm of the state. Every thing Dr. Wheeler supervises is successful. His record as a Republican and a man, entitles him to the place. Everybody recognizes in Dr. Wheeler a peculiar fitness for the place. He has --- never been defeated for office. He served in the legislature two years and was an active and constructive legislator. He is one of the most popular men in Sangamon and the staunchest of Republicans. Mr. Andrew Russel In another column will be found the formal announcement of Andrew Russel for the nomination to the office of state treasurer. To the people of Morgan County his name is the synonym of honesty, competency and republicanism. Mr. Russel has been all his life a banker—that is when a mere boy we went into a bank as clerk and was promoted from time to time, until now he is recognized as one of the leading bankers of the state and For State Treasurer. has filled the office of president of the State Bankers' association and many important positions in that organization. Last year he had a large plurality of the votes both at the primary and of delegates to the convention; however there was the most notable contest in Cook county that has ever been waged and it was believed to be the best party policy to take a man from that county to head the ticket. He will be nominated next Saturday, Aug. 8. Mr. Russel's loyalty has never waned. He will discharge the duties of the office faithfully. O E. S. The grand musical entertainment and Paris Wedding of the royal family, to be given under the management of Mrs. Ella Ella Faylor and by Estella chapter No. 3, O. E. S. the following is the program will be rendered: Vocal solo, Miss Nancy Brown, paper on the origin of this order thirty years ago, Mrs. Duncan, vocal solo, Mr. Smith, reciting, Mrs. Carrie Lee-Hamilton, vocal duet Leota Singleton and Gertie Watts, solo, Gerldine Gorum, recitation. Matilda Walker, instrumental. Nannie Roberson, solo, India Harris. Matilda Walker, Chairman, Salone Nelson, Sec'y. [Name not visible in the image] Republican Candidate For The Legislature Have Your Fall Suit Made of All Wool Fabrics, Now on Haand at The Capital City Pantatorium 109 south Fourth Street French. Dry and Steam Cleaning. Goods Called for and Delivered 'Phones: Old, 535; New, 99 J. W. SLAUGHTER, Proprietor. THOMAS Republican Can Legis Thomas E. Lyon, a careful conscientious young lawyer of Springfield who has made an enviable record for honesty and uprightness of cha acer has entered the race for the nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of representative in the General Assembly. Born in 1872. Mr. Lyon's ear ly life was spent on the Kansas frontier farming and herding cattle. Early in life he developed a longing for an education and at 16, with the consent of his par ents, who were unable to give him or even assist in giving him a college education, he started out with 35 cents in his pocket and a suit of blue jeans for wardrobe, to earn an education, and succeeded. At the age of 21 he graduated with the degree of B.S. from the largest agricultural college in the world. During the last two years of this course he had almost complete charge of the field experiments with grain connected with the college and covering nearly 200 acres. After graduating he taught school for 3 years and then assumed the complete control of a 320 acre farm and managed the same until he entered the University of Michigan, where, three years later, June, 1900, he re [Name] E. LYON, Candidate For The slature ceived his degree of 'Bachelor of Laws,' adopted Illinois and Springfield as his home and entered on his chosen profession. Few men under like conditions and circumstances have in a like period of time won the good will and friendship, the trust, of so many of the substantial citizens of Springfield. Mr. Lyon always has a good word, a warm heart and a deep interest in the welfare of every man, woman and child who has to toil for a living, for the years of struggle for an education without financial aid threw him in contact as a laborer from the ditcher and the hod carrier to the skilled mechanic, and this with his intimate knowledge of the conditions and need of the farmer and his contact with and knowledge of the business enterprises of this community and state, coupled with his knowledge of the law, a character above reproach and a disposition to seek counsel and weigh carefully before passing judgment, make him an exceptionally strong candidate for the office for which he asks your support. William Douglas died in Chicago this week. Social Sunlight Club was entertained by Mrs. C. H. Jones this week. and save your curtains and upholster ed 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. Od. 'Phone 4083. Agents Wanted. 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 quarter cial invitation FRANK FLEU Hoo To D BY ALL DRUGG 300-302 E. Monro & Brow restauran Washington St. in new one of the best new quarters, we ext invitation to the pub DR. FRANK FLEURY's Wa Hoo Tonic SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS Also at 300-302 E. Monroe Street Neal & Brown's Restaurant 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 mices and the best attention to patric 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 to H. MORGAN & 620 East Washington We Buy Old Coins. the best meal; the and the best and most on to patrons.. mals a specialty. Short on ticket. $3 00. Out of city tra shared to serve for banquets and soo & BROWN, Propriet s For Sale C different, for 25c., including a flying 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 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 10 old coins, all different, for 25c., including a flying eagle, pickle ct Sent postpaid to any address. H. MORGAN and COMPANY, 620 East Washington St. Springfield, Illinois. We Buy Old Coins. OUR PLACE IS THE Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, champoon and Massages. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. n St. TER, Propt's. Dr. S.A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Calls promptly made. --- A Strictly First-Class Rooming House. Also Boarding Meal Tickets—21 meals ($3.00) By the day or Week. Rates on Application. Very Convenient. Well ventilated and Cool A Fine Location and Desirable. Old Phone, 4074 7131 E. Washington St. Mrs. Sallie A. Rose, Prop. FLEURY's o Tonic DRUGGISTS E. Monroe Street Brown's urant st. in new quarters. e best in city s, we extend a spe- to the public. meal; the best serv- and most courteous ons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. banquets and socials on request. N. Proprietresses. Sale Cheap including a flying eagle, pickle ct to any address. and COMPANY, Lon St. Springfield, Illinois. 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. How do you like the good old summer time? THE FORUM 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. ROGERS & BARBOUR Prepictors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S: 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. Samana The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday. Aug. 1. 1908. W. T. SCOTT AND THE ANTI TAFT LEAGUE. A telegraphic report last week said: W. T. Scott of Springfield, Taylor of Iowa, and a distinguished colored man of Maryland, called on Bryan at Lincoln, representing themselves as representing 37 states, who are to fight against the election of Taft. They are called anti Taft Negroes. Why didn't they present their claim at Denver, before the Democratic party of the Nation, in convention? If they represent 37 states, why did not Bryan's convention put a Negro plank in their platform as a recognition of these "37" states' potency? Three men called on a democratic candidate at his private home, assuring him that 37 states would give Bryan a Negro vote of consideration. We all know that many Negroes opposed Taft in the nomination, but so did many white republicans, who never dreamed of supporting Bryan in preference to the republican nominee. Should a strong Eastern Democrat, whose policies have not become fallacies, gotten the nomination, there might have been hope for colored and white republican party deserters, but not for Bryan, who dominated the party, got every plank he desired in the platform, and those he did not desire were not put in, what hope do they see in the democratic party? Mr. Bryan, personally, we presume, is all right on the race question, but Vardaman voiced the sentiment of Bryan's party in his speech on his way to Denver, at St. Louis, which declared among other things, in substance, that the Negro is not wanted in that party, will not be accepted, and that under no circumstances would he permit anything favorable to the Negro to go into the Democratic party's platform. He further declared that it made no difference if a Negro be a graduate from Yale or Harvard, he is not as fit a person to handle the ballot as the most illiterate white man. Of course Vardaman is a crank, with a warped brain, but not one democrat rose in that august body, to oppose the tyranny, vituperation and the assininity of Vardaman, Tillman & Co. No, not one. Neither was the voice of the Negro not even the 37 states, heard in that historic assembly under Pike's Peak. Mr. Bryan is unstable, unsafe and not sane on the governmental principles of this nation. The Negroes are a part and parcel of the Nation, and should have been given a hearing, if the democratic party is to hope to get support from them. "Choose ye this day whom you will serve." "Merry Widow" Waltz Dance Prohibited in Popular School in New York. It is to the everlasting credit of the colored society folk of New York, to prohibit the "Merry Widow Dance," the most popular dance extant, tho' not, by far, the most decent. The management of the school for the tripping of the light fantastic raises New York's social standard several notches higher by this prohibitory code. It is not so much, if any, harm to go to dances and dance, if the people class themselves and dance decently and deport themselves becoming ladies and gentlemen. Here in Springfield, we may witness high-school girls of tender years, dancing the Merry Widow dance with the most base ingrates and libertines, a thing inexpressibly deplorable. It must be stopped. Parents should see that their children are reared rightly, and when they grow up you will be proud of them and they will bless you and cause your soul to rejoice in your declining years. Yea, their state will be proud of them and you. But you can't expect anything from them if you allow them to associate and socialize with thugs from the slums. We hold these truths to be self-evident and irrevocable. Hon. H. Clay Wilson for congressman is the right man for the place, tried and true. A high position of honor and trust We need able men in Congress suppose Bryan beats Taft. We must, nevertheless, retain a Republican Congress. Even if politics has got the best of the situation, and the weather man can't make it rain nor stop the thermometer from going to 90 in the shade, you should not forget that Wa Hoo Tonic is the thing for that bad feeling. R. A. Byrd, B. H. Lucas, C. S. Gibbs, Dr. J. H. Magee, and others, are making one of the finest and most effective campaigns for Deneen and Secretary Rose, ever before known in Illinois' history. Deneen's nomination is a certainty and the colored man will be heard at the day of reckoning. The Peoria Dispatch should be indicted for an attempt to commit a bribe, even tho' its only three weeks old. "Mignty young body to start crooked doings." The people are not surprised at, nor fearful of, what the Advance C. says. Our contemporary well yes, contemporary, protempore. The people see in Deneen great good-a man of works-the man of a future hour. Fred Mortimer, "Man of the hour." Thos. E. Lyon, candidate for the lower house, is a gentleman, lawyer, man. MORTUARY Charles Spiller died at the home of his parents in Edwardsville, I1. Tuesday, July 28, after an illness of several years, of that dread disease consumption. About 4 years ago he married Miss Eliza Faro of this city and came here to reside, purchasing them a lovely home on South Glenwood avenue. After a year his health began to fail but he was always of a bright and cheerful disposition, and did not dispair. He was a conscientious christian and died in the full triumphs of the faith. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved wife, and other members of the family and direct them to Him who doeth all things well. Remember, however, that zero weather and the coal man are yet to come. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478. ITUCKER, Proprietor. --- --- --- If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? 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Both Telephones: 207 THE FO Is now the Leading E FO the Leading FORUM THE FORUM Is row the Leading Colored OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. Political integrity is the road but thieves reap what is sown. C. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. Hon. William B. McKinley. 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. Young colored men and women who desire to take courses in practical and scientific agriculture are now offered the best opportunity to pursue such courses in one of the largest and best equipped schools for practical and scientific agriculture to be found in the South. The following courses are offered: Dairying, three (3) 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 of Champaign County, of Champaign County, 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. 1768R2 A. Morris Williams, Williams' Fldg. 11th & Washington Congressman from the 19th Congressional district—a candidate for renomination, a conspicuous figure at Washington President of the "McKinley System," Illinois Traction Co. "Man of the hour." He has such a spent record that his reelection is assured He has just been made Chairman of the Republican National Congressional Committee. Hon. H. CLAY WILsON. Murray Bros. Miss Ethel Franklin and Mrs Edith Russell have returned after a two week's visit in Missouri. Harry Taylor is building a substantial two story structure on his home premises where he will install a laundry plant. Richard Wilson leaves Aug. 1st for Missouri, where he will spend a few weeks vacation. REPUBLICANS On August 8th, 1908, make your mark for Clerk of the Appellate Court Thus: X GEORGE L. TIPTON Republican Candidate for Congress. Hon. A. G. Murray is a candidate for State Central Commit teeman. Mr. Wilson is too well known over this Congressional district to need special introduction. He is not only lawyer of the very best standing, but a conversant politician who does not stoop to low things; is only known as a reputable gentleman, and too, one of those old time Republicans who, should he be sent to the National House of Representatives, will sustain the Constitution in defiance of Tillman. Bailey, Heflin and Co. He was born an American and a Republican. C. S. Gibbs is a candidate for precinct committeeman. Thos. E. Lyon is a candidate for the Legislature Harry Harts is a young man of the hour. HON. J. McCAN DAVIS J. B. M. J. H. Republican candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court. A man well versed in the duties of the office; a man of rare ability and one of the best known men in the state; has all the prerequisite qualifications. Which is the hotter, the campaign or the weather? Vote for Dr. J A Wheeler It was so hot here in Springfield Thursday a house caught on fire. This is no exaggeration. OUR SODA MAN SAYS Whatever sort of Soda Drink is your favorite you can get it here with the surety that it will be just to your liking We have anticipated your wants by providing fifty different drinks-one as good as another. CLARKSON Modern Druggist 313 So. 6th St. Springfield, Ill. Dr. Seago, manager of the Deeneen headquarters, says that the governor will carry overwhelmingly, the first and fifth wards. Hair Work. I do: Hair dressing, Scalp-treat, ment and all kinds of hair beautify ing—handle: wigs. braids, pomadours curls, puffs etc.. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Give me a call. I have al- so, nicely furnished rooms to let. Mrs. F. J. NOTT. 225 W. Wash St DR. C. H. JONES Contractor and Builder—Real Estate Rentals Loans and Insurance. Busineis Letters. Deeds, Wills and Mortgages drawn. All busines confidential. Office: 116 south 7th street Old Telephone: Res., 2595 r 3. Springfield, Illinois --- Bets are now on that Devon will carry Sangamon county and probably Springfield. The Eureka Comb It is an assured fact that there is now on the market, a COMB, Scientifically Made of Hardened and Highly Polished Metals. Copper and Brass, associated together, conducts an influence over the scalp and hair. A phenomena, through its working ability, bringing the crimp, hair straight and silky in appearance, causing a rapid growth, a permanent cure for dandruff, stopping the hair from falling, making natural straight hair, light in weight and airy in appearance. The best hair dryer. No other metals so suitable for the hair. Brass and Copper are friendly to horn. The EUREKA COMB Guaranteed. Why not order today? Directions go with every comb. Price, complete, $1.50, by P. O. or Express Money Order. EUREKA COMB CO., Chattanooga, Tenn. Are You Sick? Health Bath House makes a specialty of Patrons for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pleu- etc. We are prepared to give Mineral Russian and Vapor. the good you will get out of our treat- water of this beautiful health resort. Office. Excelsior Springs, Missouri. 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. F.J.WEAVER,1005 McGee St. Kansas City, Missouri. Piano Instructions Given. [By Mrs. Etta Brown Staries] Experienced music teacher,—anyone desiring music lessons from the 1st to 7th grade, can get thorough instructions. Special care given to all pupils. 1016 East Carpenter St. G EDW. BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM 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. 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. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED ROOMS For light housekeeping, Preparedto take 15 or more regular roomers. Mrs. M. J. McKinney and Husband, I006 Sherman St., Lincoln, Illinois. Please don't put the collectors off 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 known by K. of R. & S.. I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination for the office of state's attorney, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of Sangamon County. THOMAS L. JARRETT. SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES Every Sunday. St. Paul, 622 E. Mason St., Rev. T. Price, pastor. Union, 12th & Mason Sts., Rev. C. S. Manuel, pastor. Zion, 9th and Carpenter, Rev. Williams, pastor. Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity, 15th St., between Washington and Jefferson Sts., Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, pastor. Pleasant Grove, 18th and Cass, Rev. Bloodworth, pastor. St. John, 14th and Mason Sts., Rev. J. Bundy, pastor. Sunday School at all the churches; the public invited to attend. Services at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Washington st for colored papers. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for coroner of Sangamon County subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Aug. 8th, '08. JOHN C. CANFIELD. St. Augustine's Mission. NAMING CANDIDATES Voters of All Parties Will Have an Opportunity on the 8th of August. FIRST TEST OF PRIMARY LAW Voter Must Declare His Party Affiliation Before He Can Get a Ballot-Things to Do and Not to Do --- Primaries—August 8th. Polls Open 6, a. m. Close 5 p. m. Vote at Regular Election Polling Place. Voter Must Declare Party to Which He Belongs. Voter Must Place Cross in the Square to the Left of Each Candidate for Whom He Wishes to Vote. --- Springfield, Aug. 4.—For the first time in the history of the state of Illinois voters of all parties will have an opportunity Aug. 8th to participate in the actual naming of the candidate of their party. The results of the primaries will determine the party ticket which will be placed on the ballots for the general election in November. While there will be state, congressional, senatorial and county conventions in September, they will have nothing to do with the nomination of the candidates. The duty of the delegates to those conventions will be to frame the platform for the respective territorial divisions. The new primary law gives every citizen the right to vote. It protects him from interference in casting his vote. Penalties are prescribed for interference with him in going to the polls and voting as he pleases. He is allowed two hours leave from his place of employment to cast his vote, but in obtaining his leave must inform his empolyer the day previous to the election, in order that the employer may fix the hours for his employees to be absent. Heavy penalties are provided for violators of the law. These penalties are as general as those provided by the general election law. The primary law prohibits bribery, and provides penalties for the man who gives a bribe and also for the voter who takes it. Any voter who is known to have made a bet upon a primary election may be disqualified from voting. The primary election law is so long that voters generally are not likely to become familiar with it. For their information a few paragraphs may serve. These suggestions are made by Attorney General William H. Stead, so that the voter may feel that he is protected and advised by the highest legal authority in the state. Qualifications of Voters. To vote at a primary a person must be a male citizen of the United States of the age of twenty-one years or upwards; must have resided in the state one year, in the county ninety days, and in the precinct thirty days next preceding the primary. He must not have signed a petition for nomination of a candidate of any party with which he does not affiliate when such candidate is to be voted for at a primary. That is to say, if he is a Republican voter and has signed a petition for nomination of a Democratic candidate to be voted for at a primary, he cannot participate in a Republican primary. He must not have signed the nominating papers of an independent candidate for an office for which office candidates for nomination are to be voted for at a primary. If a voter has signed a petition requesting that an independent candidate be placed upon the official ballot to be voted for at the November election, by thus signing the nominating papers of such independent candidate he disqualifies himself from participating in the primaries of his party. He must not have voted at a primary of any political party within a period of two years next preceding the primary. He must declare his party affiliation; if he refuses to do so, he cannot vote. a candidate by marking a cross in the square in front of and opposite the name of each candidate of his choice for each office to be filled. Under each office there will be printed directions on the ballot as to the number of candidates to be voted for. A voter must not vote for more candidates under any office than he is directed on the ballot to vote for. If he does, his vote for that office will not be counted. The name of the candidate for precinct committeeman will not be printed on the ballot. Either the voter must write the name on the ballot in the place prescribed for it, or he must attach a sticker containing the name of his candidate to the ballot. Of course this candidate must be a representative of the party for which he has voted. He must not attach the name of a candidate for any other office except committeeman to the ballot. After having indicated his choice for candidates, before leaving the booth the elector should fold his ballot in such manner as to conceal the marking. He should then leave the booth and hand the ballot thus folded to one of the primary judges. The primary judge must then deposit the ballot in the ballot box. Each of the primary clerks must thereupon enter the name, residence and party affiliation of the voter in the primary poll book. If a voter should spoil a ballot while voting, he should return the spoiled ballot to the judge, and the judge should give him another in lieu thereof. Candidates for Legislature. The senatorial committee of each political party determines the number of candidates for representative in the General Assembly which each political party will nominate at the primary. The voter can only vote for as many candidates for that office as the senatorial committee determines to nominate. If the senatorial committee decides to nominate one candidate for representative in the General Assembly, the elector is entitled to vote for one and only one candidate for the nomination for that office. If such committee determines to nominate two candidates for that office, the elector will be entitled to vote for two. Or if the committee determines to nominate three candidates, the elector may vote for three. Cast One Vote Only. Do not, under this heading, write anything, such as $1 \frac{1}{2}$ votes, 2 votes or 3 votes, for the nomination of any candidate. If you do, your ballot as to that office cannot be counted. You cannot cast more than one vote for any one candidate for the nomination for representative in the General Assembly. The law prohibits electioneering within one hundred feet of a polling place, and subjects any violator of this provision to a fine of from $25 to $100 or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or both, at the discretion of the court. Should a voter swear falsely when challenged or signing a petition, the penalty will be perjury, and, if convicted, he may be sentenced to the penitentiary for not less than one nor more than fourteen years. Should a voter vote more than once, or offer to vote more than once after having voted, or not being qualified knowingly votes at a primary, he may, if convicted, be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars or imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding one year, or both. Anyone aiding a person to vote illegally is subject to the same penalty. Penalties also are provided for bribery, disorderly conduct and betting. The law requires all saloons to close on primary election day during the hours of the primary; that is from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any keeper of a dramshop violating this provision may, when proven guilty, be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100. Heavy penalties are provided in case of any violation of the law by the election officials. The law under which the primaries will be held was passed by the last general assembly after a long fight. It was the third primary law that has been passed during the present administration. Hon. J S. McCollough M. B. Republican candidate for State Auditor. The republicans of Illinois will be pleased to find upon the primary ticket on August 8th, heading the list of candidates for Auditor of Public Accounts, the name of James S. McCullough, the veteran republican from Urbana, and the present incumbent of that State office. If Comrade McCullough's well known modesty forbids him from pointing with pride to his splendid record, his host of friends all over the state, both republican and democratic, will insist on doing it for him. At ten years of age he left Pennsylvania, his native state, landing on an Illinois farm where, behind the plow and in the district school he received that early training so conducive to real and rugged manhood. Jim McCullough was but a mere boy when the war broke out, but like thousands of others from the prairies and corn fields of Illinois, "When he heard his country calling, When the shot and shell were falling." his patriotism was set afame and he enlisted in Company G, Seventy-sixth Illinois volunteers. After an active part in several hard-fought battles, on April 9th, 1865—the very day upon which Lee surrendered at Appomattox, marking the beginning of that great struggle's end—during the union assault upon Fort Blakesley, Alabama, McCullough parted with his left arm upon the field of battle. Returning to Illinois and after completing his education, he was elected county clerk of Champaign county, to which office he was re-elected several times until, in the republican state convention of 1896, he broke the political slate and was nominated for the office of Auditor of Public Accounts. His popularity brought him re-nominations by acclamation and re-elections in 1900 and 1904. With the importance and responsibilities of the office of State Auditor, multiplied as they have been during Mr. McCullough's administration, the public generally is not familiar. The Auditor keeps the accounts of the state, audits the accounts of all officers authorized to receive money from the State Treasurer, and institutes suits in all cases not otherwise provided for where the State is plaintiff. He is custodian of the Illinois land records. Together with the governor and treasurer he determines the state tax rate. He is ex-officio commis- sioner of state contracts, commissioner of Lincoln Home and Massac Park, member of the state board of equalization and member of the estate canvassing board. The law makes him the statutory supervisor of one thousand financial institutions operating in this state, comprising state banks, trust companies, building, loan and homestead associations, pawn brokers' associations, and the guarantee companies, with resources of approximately $600,000,000. In 1897 when Mr. McCullough took the oath of office, only 138 state banks were operating. Under his guardianship they have increased to 415, and during the late panic not a single failure of an Illinois state bank is recorded. The trust companies have on deposit with his department securities aggregating about $7,000,000. The 531 building and loan associations as a whole never were in a more healthy condition. His supervision of the institutions under his care, devoid always of dictatorial authority, is marked with firmness, conservatism and sound judgment, the constant aim being not to destroy but to lift up and build up. In the various departments of which he is the official head he has surrounded himself with strong and loyal assistants who, by training and experience, have become experts in their respective lines, affording the public the highest efficiency in point of service. Inasmuch as the office of Auditor of Public Accounts is a purely administrative one, and if the principles of civil service are sound and commendable, why should they not be applied in case of such an official? We think they should. The prophecy is a safe one that the republicans of Illinois will show their appreciation of Auditor McCullough's fitness and fidelity to this public trust by a re-nomination and a re-election. On August 8th the republicans of Sangamon county will enter a cross on the primary ticket before the name of James S. McCullough. Mr. F. G. West and Miss Hamilton of St. Louis, Mo., who were the guests of Mr. J. C. Overby, 721 South Seventh street, have returned home. They report a very pleasant visit. COLORED PEOPLE CHANGING FOR DENEEN. Fearing that on the election of Governor Yates at the primaries a strong democratic candidate will surely defeat him, the colored people are changing and will support Deneen, a man whom even Yates' staunchest supporters admit can defeat any democratic nominated. This is a wise step, and should Ex-Vice President Stevenson be nominated on the Democratic ticket Mr. Yates would, beyond all probability, be defeated. Mr. Stevenson is a man of national repute, and it takes a strong man such as Governor Deneen is, to defeat him. Governor Deneen, it must be remembered, has overwhelmingly been elected to every office for which he has run. In the campaign of 1896, when Mr. Deneen was a candidate from Cook County, he ran considerably ahead of Mr. McKinley, the then popular candidate for the presidency. Mr. Deneen also succeeded himself four years later. In 1904 Mr. Deneen ran considerably ahead of Roosevelt, the most popular candidate since the days of Grant. In the campaign of 1900 Governor Yates ran behind the ticket and the record will show that Mr. Yates has been a weak candidate, if receiving large majorities is a test of a man's popularity. Dr. Magee is bringing the matter before the people, showing them that the democrats are anxious to have Mr. Yates nominated in order that Mr. Stevenson, J. Hamilton Lewis, or some other democrat candidate may occupy the gubernatorial chair. What we want is to let Illinois remain republican. We have no ill will against Mr. Yates, but it is now the consensus of opinion that Mr. Yates will be defeated if nominated. This fact being true, even if not from the fact that Mr. Deneen's record is more favorable than Mr. Yates', the colored people should support Governor Deneen, Thomas E. Lyon, attorney, and candidate for the nomination as representative to the General Assembly, is a tried and true friend to the colored people. He served as secretary of the Ambidexter Institute, a colored school, two years, doing what he could to make it a success. He is now assistant supervisor of Capital Township, and is in a position to help maintain the appropriation recently appropriated to the Colored Old Folks Home by the Supervisors of Sangamon County, which he has ever given his ardent support. We will ever find him ready and willing to do as much or more, for the colored people when in time he may be called on in his official or professional capacity. Now let us as voters do all we can to nominate him Aug. 8, 1908. He heartily thanks you for past favors, and hopes you will kindly remember him on primary day—on the above date mentioned, and vote for him as one of two men who will be nominated for representative. Public stenography. Public stenography. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons written on machine. live us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois Wiliams' B'ld'g. Old 'Phone, 2322. 11th and Washington streets, Springfield: Illinois. 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 CHANGING FOR DENEEN. There are a goodly number of colored people who are changing their minds on the Mansion employees proposition; they have come to the conclusion that is of small consequence. They have taken note of the representative positions given our people under Governor Deneen. Col. Marshall gets 3 times the salary he got under the former governor. T. A. Head, Rev. McGreery, Rev. T. L. Smith, and several other men who are truly representative men, have been accorded consideration. That is one thing we must give Deneen special credit for; recognizing men of some worth. Many time, we regret to know and assert, the slums of our race are given jobs fit only for slums to hold; not so under Deneen; never in our political history before, have a more representative set of colored men been found at the State House. Men who are buying homes, rearing their children and schooling them; not a lot of dudes who spend all their time and money in dives, on railroads, and detrimental so-called picnics and dances. One of the greatest detriments to the colored race, is placing ignorant and vicious men in places where representative gentlemen should be; Deneen believes in merit and the survival of the fittest. 90,000 is the majority now claimed by the conservative Deneen estimates. If Taft carries his part as Roosevelt did in 1904, Deneen will do as he did before—you remember Deneen ran ahead of Roosevelt 4 years ago—what the party wants is a strong candidate. Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p. m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. Mrs. S. J. Fisher, of 1519 E. Mason St., entertained quite a number of friends last Tuesday evening in honor of the 38th birthday anniversary of her husband. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. Manuel, Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Pettit, Mrs. Dent, Mr. and Mrs. Nix, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Bolden, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Rollins, Mr. and Mrs. Scroggin, Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, Mrs. Hattie Manuel, Mrs. Hattie McTerry. A two course luncheon was served, and an enjoyable time was had by all. Last Sunday afternoon at their residence, 631 N. 14th St., Mr. and Mrs. Claud Pemberton entertained the following persons to a sumptuous afternoon repast, the occasion being in honor of their mother, Mrs. Pemberton, Sr. of Shreveport, La.: Rev. and Mrs. Manuel, Rev. and Mrs. Price, Dr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Nye Tucker, and Mrs. Pemberton, Shreveport, La. Over 20,000 Sold in Greater New York The Greatest Razor strop of the Century THE SUFERIOR RAZOR STROP at the same time killing every germ inhabitant of the animal skin. After being carried through our famous antisep- tic process, the closest grain possible is produced. Increasing knowledge and modern science have proven, without a doubt, that closeness of grain produces the finest cutting edge obtainable. The high standard and efficiency of this Strop is maintained by Mr. Haynes rigid system of personal inspection of every Strop during the successive stages of its manufacture, ‘The durability and practical utility of the Superior Razor Strops has passed beyond a question- able stage into a demonstrated fact. We will send prepaid to any part of the United States ONE PAIR OF SUPER- 1OR RAZOR STROPS AND ONE SUPERIOR RAZOR FOR $2.50, or $1.35 EACH. Do not send money in letter, re- mit by Postal, Check or Express Money Order Payable to Each Strop bears the name of H. C. Haynes. u — \ write The Haynes Razor Strop Co. S New Y N. Y 335 Broadway Street, - ew York, N. Y. Mention The Forum or send order to The Forun 305} S. 6un St.. Springfield, IN), ‘~ ; _ Over one million of my Razor Strops now in use. in A.nerica and Europe. The greatest Razor Strop of the century. Civil service always best medium for colored man, as is shown by the post office and all government positions un- der civil service laws, Dencen a friend in fact, not in theory only, to colored men, and all men. Vote for Deneen and help yourselves, In Governor Deneens inaugural mes- sage of January $, 1905, he recom- mended the enactment of a law placing the State charitable and penal insti- tutions under civil service. The 44th General Assembly enacted the present civil service law, in effect November 1, 1905. The law placed under civil service rules the State charitable in- stitutions only, covering all employes therein except the superintendent, chief clerk, stenographer and treasurer. The number of State employes thus trans- ferred from a political to a merit basis of appointment to and continuance in the public service is at present time 2,269. Since the law went into effect, these employes of the State have been abso- lutely removed from political influence, Their appointment can now be secured only through a successful civil service Superior STATE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. Brand examination. Of these there have been beld 981 in 41 cities and towns; 7,465 persons haye applied for examination; 3.727 appointments have been made; 2.427 have resigned, and 711 have been discharged for various causes, such as ‘irebedience, negligence, cruelty, drunk- enness, ete. Among the resulting improvements in the service is the abolition of politi- cal assessments, Promotions, like ap- pointments, have been made on merit, the higher positions being invariably filled from those in the service who have demonstrated thir fitness for pro- motion. ‘The hospital tramp has been eliminated by prohibiting employes from going from institution to institu- tion, and the increased security of em- ployment has attracted to the service a better class of persons. In connection with the introduction of civil service rules in the adminis- tration of the state charitable institu- tions, it must be remembered that when Governor Deneen assumed office in January, 1905, the custom of levying assessments upon the employes of the state institutions was in full vigor. Not only was this system indefensible or moral grounds as an unwarranted an¢ is, without a doubt or question, the most intelli- gent conception and the most enterprising endeav- or ever put forth to master the highest problem in Ra- zor Strop manufacturing. The Superior Razor Strop has thrilled the shaving public on two continents, and has baffled the most skilled artists in the Bar- bers’ world, Buy one to- day and make shaving a pleasure. Write for our Book on Facial Treatment, sent on application. We refer with pride to our latest creation, The Superior Razor Strop, which is a consummated achievement of a tonsor- jal genius, and is the re- sult of twenty years’ trial, experimenting, and practical knowledge. The Superior Razor Strop practically marks a new era in American Razor Strop manufacturing. The method and care which is exercised in the manufac- ture of this Strop is the limit of human ingenuity. One of the most benefi- cial treatments is applied to this production, which is our secret chemical mixture. ‘This mixture penetrates the air spaces “between the molecules and contracts the pores of the leather to the utmost, i é : aN BS Ble i wy] aa a af Se 4 Rr 2 (J Hutt DW i i — Nh n= \\ > ih Be Nt { Bo NT = Vi i HA) H 1h a ue it cy unlawful taking of public money from those who had earned it by those who had no lawful title to it, but it was equally indefensible on political grounds, No other single cause was so great a fomenter of partisan and factional strife as the creation of the vast polit- ieal corruption fund which these as- sessments made possible, Deeneen to Head Sample Ballot. Plans to print sample ballots with Gov. Deneen’s name at the top and to see that they get into the hands of the voters before primary day, were made during the day. Before this is done it will be neces- sary for the chiefs of the party to hold slate making caucuses. Roy O. West said that a meeting would be held to- morrow or on ‘Thursday. The thirty committeemen out of the forty-one in Cook county, who are sup- porting the governor, will direct the primary fight in their own districts. Deneen men will be sent into the Lori- mer wards with sample ballots to make a fight against the Lorimer organiza- tion. Yates Spending $1,000 a Day. From all over the city and from down state comes word of quantities of Yates money that is being put out. It is estimated that Yates is spending $1,000 a day. When asked where it comes from the Yates men claim that individual contributors, fired by the cause of the plain people and the square deal, are sending it in in small checks, On the other hand, the Deneen men ‘are working quietly and effectively. “The governor is making headway ‘every day now. The critical period, if there was one, has passed,” said Roy O. West Gen, FE. C. Young, general secretary of the association of Chicago business interests favoring the renomination of Goy. Deneen, has thousands of signa- tures attached to indorsements of the governor. The division of banks has chosen George M. Reynolds, president of the Continental National bank, as_chair- man, and H. A, Haugan, president of ‘the State Bank of Chicago, as vice president. Its membership’ is nearly 2,000, Yates Backs Magner. ‘Thoms #° Magner has identified him- self with the Yates interests in his campaign for nominaition as member of the board of review against Roy O West. His campaign is being conducted by Dave Frank, Yates’ manager, from Yates’ headquarters The Northwest Hebrew Republican club, with 2,000 members in five north- west side wards, has indorsed Gov. Deneen, Edgar T. Davies for clerk of the Supreme court, and the organiza- ‘tion slate candidates for county offices, Samuel Rieger was elected president.— From Chicago Tribune, July 28. Miss Blossom Lee, who has been very ill at St. John’s Hospital, is rap- idly improving, and was able to be taken home Wednesday. Mrs. J. P. Jones, who spent the win- ter in Pine Bluff, Ark., returned home Wednesday. Suhseribe for the For ———— BORN IN SIN AND SHAPED IN INIQUITY. A new colored paper at Peoria, “The Peoria Dispatch,” has made its appear- ance in the journalistic arena, espous- ing the cause of former Governor Yates. An article on the front page of this new born paper, under the caption “Gov. Deneen Ignores Negro Vote of Peoria Co.,” is so shallow and so trans- parent that it reflects upon the paper's character, and is a piece of highway trickery, the parallel of which has not been seen before in years. We get in- formation from authority that the management of this paper wrote this article for sale. That is, he went to Deneen people and asked tribute to not publish it, Deneen managers refused to bow to so depraved a_ thing, whereupon he, (The Peoria Dispatch man), then proceeds to publish this article condemnatory of Deneen. A malicious untruth, Gov. Yates does not appreciate these sort of supporters. Think of it. A Yates organ, just born, writes an article against Deneen, as- serting that the article is true, yet goes to Deneen people to ascertain whether or not Deneen people will pay him not to publish the article. What do you think of that? How much does the Dispatch want now to change his pa- per to a Deneen organ? Deneen people are not “Suckers” if they were born in Tllinois. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. Bast Bound for Decatur, Clinton and aP intermediate points. *4:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m 6:00 a.m. 412:00 noon. 46:00 p.m 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m 78:00 a.m. 42:00 p.m. *8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. °9:00 p.m. 410:00 a.m. 44:00 p.m, °11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Co. Northbound. Southbound. Southbound for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield. Edwardsville, Gran- ite City and St. Louis. °5:00 am $9:00am = 71:00 pm. ¥6:00 pm 46:00am $10:00am = +2:00 pm °6:20 pm 6:20am °10:20am °2:20 pm 47:00 pm 47:00am =411:00 am 43:00 pm #8:00 pm 48:00am = 712:00 noon 44:00 pm °9:00 pm 75:00 pm = 911:25 pm *11:30 pm °Loeal cars. $Limited cars, stopping at towns only. *Steeper. §Limited cars, making all stops. @Daily exeept Sunday. Corrected May 4, 1908. Cars leave Springfield for Tincoln: +5, 7, 9 and 11 a. m; 1, 3, 5, 7 9 and 11 p. m. +5 a. m., daily except Sunday. OREREP Meee NO ~ | CINDERS ' 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. SIZE OF LOTS: 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. PRICE OF LOTS: 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." Start with Red Bird. TITLE. 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. LOCATION. 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. For further particulars, call on or address BENJAMIN H. BELLAMY, 219 North 15th Street, Springfield, Ill. Mortuary. Joseph Hazlewood, an old citizen and pioneer colored man of Springfield, died in this city at St. John Hospital, last Thursday and was buried Sunday afternoon, the funeral being preached by Rev. T. Price, at St. Paul A. M. E. church. At one time Mr. Hazlewood played a conspicuous part in politics in this city, as well as in social and civic affairs. He was a mason and was highly honored by that fraternity, being buried in the mason's rite. The remains were interred in Oak Ridge cemetery. The Big Piano and Organ Dealers 309.311 South 6th St. New and Second Hand Pianos Matushex Upright Ebony Case $ 75.00 Clark Green, a well known colored man died in this city last Friday after a lingering illness. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. T. Price officiating. For many years he was the janitor of the Second Presbyterian church, and was held in high esteem by the white people, many of whom paid their last respect by attending the funeral, and seve.al making short talks on the character of the deceased. Fine Mahogany Case Piano Former Price $300 now $125.00 Square Pianos 5.00, 10.00, 15.00 20.00 and up. Second Hand Organs 2.00, 3.00, 5.00, 10.00, 15.00 and up. The opportunity has arrived to buy a Piano or Organ at your own price. Easy payments. Call Early Remember the place Opposite Post Office Sunday August 2, promises to be a great day at New Hope Baptist church. Installation of the pastor, Rev. M. C. Elzy, will take place at 3 p. m. Rev. S. C Manuel of the Union Baptist church, will preach the installation sermon. Rev. Bloodworth of Pleasant Grove Baptist church will deliver the charge. Different ministers of the city will participate in this service. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Deneen will win. Subscribe for the Forum [Portrait of a man in a suit with a bow tie, facing slightly to the right.] Vote for A. B. COCHRAN FOR CORONER-Aug.8,'08 4th Central Celebration. In Honor of Abraham Lincoln and emancipation in the West Indies. Aug. 4th 1908, at Lincoln, Ill. Under auspices of the citizens of Lincoln, springfield, Peoria, Jacksonville and Decatur. In Johnson's Beautiful Base Ball Park In Johnson's Beautiful Base Ball Park Special Excursion rates have been secured over Inter Urban. Don't Miss This. This promises to be a gala day and a memorable event. The amusements will be varied. See "Big bill" for rates etc. and program in full, consisting of many prominent speakers. The following persons constitute the committee from Springfield: Geo. W. Birdsong, N. Smith, Wm. Parker, Ewd. Wormerly, A. M, Williams, C. A. Ellis, H. B. Hugnes, Bud Baker, B. Clem, Chas. Nelson. Ex-Deputy sheriff, master of ceremonies. For the Legislature. [Portrait of a man in a suit with a tie]. Thinks Record and Services to Party and Party's Tenets Entitles him to Place. R M. Sullivan, one of the young Republicans of this county, who is less than 40 years of age, has the following record on which he predicates his fitness to fill the place and services which he feels entitle him to the recognition: During his canvas for county treasurer in 1902, stumped the county for himself and the entire ticket, was elected, served four years, has worked ever since for the party, has never done anything against the party's success, regardless of personal differences and factional affiliations. Has served in various capacities wherein it required untiring efforts and arduous work. Mr. Sullivan is making a strenuous campaign; has a large number of personal friends who are assisting him in his campaign. He only asks support on the grounds that he is a citizen, an American qualified elector of this district, a staunch Republican, a co-worker in the party and on his record and because he has a right, as every other man 21 years of age, has to aspire for office, he offers no apologies—that he is as good a Republican as any one of his opponents, and believes he can as well represent this district. Miss Birdie Sharpe of the western part of the city, was indisposed this week. yet. He was accompanied to this city by Mr. Peoples also of Pike county. Mrs. Arminta Davis Ryder who spent one weeek here, housekeeping for her mother. Mrs Susan Davis, N. 4th St., who spent last week week in Quincy, attending the session of the Tabernacle and Temple, returned to Chicago last Sunday. Mrs. Barksdale's city locals, Bloomington and several other matter left over for next week. St. Paul's Sunday's annual picnic will be held Thursday, Aug. 6th, as Lincoln Park. Everyone is cordially invited. KNIGHTS of PYTHIANS. At last the rejoicing news is received that we are to have an uniform rank. James H. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Chansellor is in charge of the work and says it is a go. All Knights of Pythians in this district desiring to become members will please write Mr. Johnson at the Post Office or see Mr. Albert Walker at the Odd Fellews Bldg. at once. A worker. C. S. Gibbs and Otis B. Duncan left Wednesday for Quincy. H. H. Long and Jas. H. Johnson are striving to organize the Uniform Rank among the Pythians here. The celebratioh at Lincoln promises to be a grand affair. Don't miss it. Aug. 4th. Deneen's a winner by 40,000 On Thursday afternoon, July 23, at their residence, 1206 East Madison street, Mrs. A. J. Young tendered her daughters; Misses Ethel and Althea Blackwell, a reception in honor of their graduation and birthday anniversaries. The afternoon was spent in games and social conversation. About fifteen were present. The hostess served dainty refreshments, after which all departed, expressing themselves as having spent a pleasant afternoon. Those present were Lucy Hinton, Amelia and Justine McKinney, Hazel Davis, Lotie Poston, Hortense Mosby, Bertha Burton, Estella Price, Susye Wade, Beulah Johnson, Daisy Hennington and Agnes Rhoades, Messrs. Oliver J. and George Singleton and Harvey Blackwell. The Misses Blackwell were the recipients of beautiful presents. At Irwin's Park. August 5th. Program,.. Miss Brooks, the Marvelous Harpist will render Solos that have charmed the Music loving World. Her services are constantly in demand. Miss Herman, a rising young star from Jacksonville and a favorite in Springfield is preparing some new work for this occasion. Miss Mabel Johnson, leading Pianist of St Paul, Minn., will render selections that promise to startle and mystify, and Ed. and Frank will do the rest. They will come direct from Jacksonville here and will positively not show in Lincoln on the 4th. This is your chance to hear and see them. The Orchestra Music at Night will be well worth the attendance of everyone TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:05 a. m. until 11:25 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Second street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. For Spring and East Carpenter street every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. For South Grand avenue every 15 minutes from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For East Capitol avenue every 12 minutes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For North Ninth street every 12 minutes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Owl cars a t11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. For Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:32 p. m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m. For South Eighth street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at 11:37 and 11:52 p. m., and 12:30 and 12:52 a. m. Cars leave Fifth and Washington: For South Eleventh street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:52 p. m. Owl cars at 12:22 and 12:52 a. m. On Monday, August 3, a reception will be tendered Rev. and Mrs. M. C. Elzy at New Hope Baptist church. You will miss a treat if you fail to attend. A most excellent program of music and addresses will be rendered by some of the best talent of the city. Admission 25c. Refreshments free. Everybody cordially invited to attend. Messrs. Horace L. Wiggins and J. A. Jones left last week for New York in their auto, being accompanied to Peoria by their wives, and as far as Kankakee by Mr. Gus Howard, the shauffeur. They go to the Eastern metropolis for the purpose of seeking plans relative the erection of the new 10 story Le兰d. Mr. Howard returned Saturday via C. and A. A. B. Cochran is the one of the best men you can select for coroner. Dr. J. A. Wheeler for State Central Committeeman. On to Irwin Park. Renick Vires was in Jacksonville this week. Vires is even a "man of the hour." 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. 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 Harts. I hereby announce that I am a candidate to represent the people of the 45th Senatorial District in the Lower House of the Illinois Legislature, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary, August 8, next. R. M. SULLIVAN. FOR PROBATE JUDGE. James Reilly announces his candidacy for the office of probate judge of Sangamon county subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, August 8, 1908. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for circuit clerk, subject to the decision of the Republican primary August 8, 1908. S. T. JONES. I am a candidate for the office of state's attorney, subject to the decision of the Republican primary of August 8. C. F. MORTIMER. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of coroner of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the republican primaries, Aug. 8th, 1908 A. B COCHRAN. 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. H. CLAY WILSON. 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. ed friendship to them, the Forum feels safe in saying that the colored voe, 5 to 1, will be cast for this man, the Springfield "man of the hour," the Hon. C. F. MORTIMER. We endorse him without fear and without reservation. Hon C. F. Mortimer, Who said no more rain? Present 'ho', past hot, past principle hot." O my! we did not know that the saloons would be allowed to put on that same old "dope" of the Devereux period. Vote for Waite for County Recorder. Give him a chance. Mr. Rich is out for re election but he has been there for 12 years—he does not need the assistance financially. Help Waite. The rapidity with which colored people are coming to Springfield is phenomenal. It only be hooves us to do something tangible and evolve feasible plans of procedure. Deneen's record is hard to equal let alone to beat. He did more real tangible things for advancement than any of his predecessors. It will crown him lord of all August 8. Please don't turn your little girls a loose to roam up and down Washington street on Sunday, if you do, years hence you will regret it. Take them out to Washington park or som cool place not contaminated by the ill zephyrs that blow up and down this vile "pike." Republican Candidatefor States Attorney. Thomas E. Lyon is a clean young man politically. His heart is in the right place. Remember you can vote for Lyon and Sullivan, Sullivan and Sharpe, or Lyon and Sharpe or Sullivan and Juneman or Sharpe and Juneman or Lyon and Juneman, for the legislature, but you cannot vote for over two men for the nomination. THE MAN who is best qualified to fill a position is the man who can do the work of that office. That being true, it is conceded that C. F. Mortimer is the best and most progressive candidate for State's Attorney in the field. In order to be able to hold a position of this character the candidate must always be well versed in the law, and no one will dispute the fact that Fred Mortimer is the most progressive young attorney in Sangamon county to day. When a boy he studied law under the late Joseph Grout, and after his admission to the bar he was recognized as one of the brainiest young men in the legal fraternity. In addition to his legal talent, he became an orator of considerable note and has delivered several addresses at the request of union labor, all of which had the proper ring of trades unionism. Why did the mayor raise the "bid?" The closing of saloons at midnight was a good and timely thing. Most of the crimes committed are committed after 12 o'clock in or around saloons. Are the city officials blind to the depravity and deaf to the aching hearts' cries for the protection of the sons and daughters and husbands from the dens? Are not running the saloons all day Sundays and until 12 o'clock at night sufficient? When we present Fred Mortimer to the people of Springfield and Sangamon county for any office, we present to the constituency a young man of fruition, a man who, though young and inexperienced eight years ago, marched with his party to victory, his voice has sounded and the utterances have resounded to every doghole or cranny in Sangamon county—the man is well known—therefore, we are not introducing the man but his works, his ability, and his entitlements to the honor or duty of State's Attorney of this great county. Heinl's Long Letter to Refute. He is one of those born or hereditary Republicans—he is imprenable; he stands sponsor for the principles enunciated by the grand old party. He has been weighed many times in the balances and found not wanting. Great burdens has he shouldered. Many victories for the party has he achieved. The legal fraternity recognizes in him those sturdy qualities, the prerequisites of a lawyer and a successful man. In the councils of his party, no voice has sounded more audibly, no words have been more efficacious, no heart has palpitated more tenderly, no soul has been more active for the party supremacy. His work is conspicuous. Representative Frank Heinl of Jacksonville, writes a long letter of pusillanimous content but says little or nothing—fails to refute Deneen's statements, which are not abusive but simply declarative, plain and non-evasive, Gov. Deneen showed that Heinl did not vote for the primary law. If the law was, as then framed, not a good law, why was not Mr. Heinl there to defend the wishes of his constituents? Deneen takes the diagonal and states the facts and the adversaries write long replies full of ambiguity. He has the confidence of his party constituency. He stands for all that the most reserved might demand His colored friends are legion—the almost solid Negro phalanx honor him for his integrity, honor him for his ability and will reciprocate him for his many favors to them, and if to nominate and elect him States Attorney are a just compensation for his unswervy- Deneen will win. Mr. Frank Wilkins of the State Board of Health Department, has returned from Cairo and other southern Illinois points where he had been looking after the interest of Gov. Deneen. Mr. Wilkins interviewed Mr. T. W. Warrick and Rev. T A. Head, who are working not only assiduously but effectively for the nomination of Deneen, and who assured Mr. Wilkins that Deneen will carry Alexander County. Hurrah for hurrah! There is talk of organizing a colored Y. M. C. A. here. If you remember, The Forum called attention to this some time ago. We are yet in hearty accord with the move. The times demand it. The moral decadence in which we have retrogressed, demands it. Springfield will be ho ored by it and the religiously inclined will be blessed by it. Let it be done. All indications show that Macon county, Decatur inclusively, will go largely for Deneen. Capt. R. A. Byrd was in Jacksonville, Tuesday on political business. Dr. J. H. Magee has just returned from Paris, Illinois, where he spoke at the court house in the interest of the candidacy of Gov. Deneen and Secretary Rose. He says everything will go for Rose from Chicago to Cairo and that Deneen is gaining ground daily. Dr. Magee will be in Cairo and southern Illinois until the 3d of August. He will probably be in Lincoln Aug. 6. It is not probable that Dr. Magee will to be in Lincoln Aug. 4. The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. W. L. EDWARDS, Political writer. MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Office Clerk, Book-keeper Mrs. E. L. White, Contributor. 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. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed beyond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. Mr. Sumuel Barbour of Pittsfield was the guest of his son Will H. Barbour, last Sunday. Mr. Barbour is a veteran pioneer of 76 years, and is hale and hearty Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents