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THE FORUM "Be ye doers and not sayers only." of the people of the state, regardless of race or class, is known. He has more people appointed to better positions than any of his forerunners; he got the Primary Law, reduced freight rates thereby causing the price on commodities to go down. He has the endorsement of the Business Men's Association all over the state. He has the endorsement of the Labor Union. Therefore we ask that you let your better judgment and conscience guide you and be with the progressive element and vote early for Charles S. Deneen. He is sure to win. Let your name be with the people who stand for an ideal man. A man whose record for tangible results is remarkable. You see the leading colored and white men of this town and county, are with Deneen, be not scared nor deceived, regardless of your position or the button you wear, let us go forth this time to do and to die for the right. The People's Candidate for Governor of Illinois. If you Are in Favor of the People Ruling Illinois and the Illinois Central Paying Their 7 Per Cent Tax Vote for Governor Deneen August 8. ```markdown ``` PLATFORM OF GOVERNOR DENEEN "HIS RECORD." The platform upon which Governor Deneen made his campaign for nomination in 1904 was as follows: The enactment of a constitutional amendment to enable the General Assembly to pass special laws for Chicago. A civil service law to be applied to the state penal and charitable institutions. The changing of our insane hospitals from custodial to curative institutions and the rehabilitation of the state charitable institutions. The enactment of a compulsory primary law. Governor Deneen's platform has been written into the constitution and statutes of the state. Colored people of Illinois and Sangamon county, Saturday is election day. The following reasons are why you should vote for Deneen: His administration is clean, his record good, his recognition The Affair At Irwin Park Loud and much is the praise given to the managers of the Irwin Park picnic last Wednesday. A large crowd was present and a seemed to enjoy themselves to the fullest. Everything went off smoothly with one exception Two incorrigible men created some sensation on the way home. Other than that everything was nice. Sustain the State administration. We will retain Gov. Deneen because he is the best for us. Mr. B. R. Stevens 6 General Traffic Manager Illinois Traction System. The above is the likeness of B R. Stevens, General Traffic Manager of the Illinois Traction System, who is one of the most thorough business men you ever before met. He is never too busy to receive you and always gives you a respectful hearing. His business qualities are excelled by few men. There is probably not a man connected with the affairs of this vast corporation more a valuable asset than Mr. Stevens —for the company, he is a man of the hour. For Secretary of State For Secretary of State W. H. James A. Rose The people from Cairo to Chicago are solid for James A. Rose for Secretary of State. Therefore let every colored man in Springfield, Decatur, Bloomington, Jacksonville, and throughout the state, go to the polls and cast your vote Saturday for the present incumbent. Why? Here are the reasons: Number of colored men appointed are 18, number of dollars received per annum. $14,000. His record as a state official clean, turned more money into the treasury than all his predecessors combined—a broad minded man who knows the people and their needs. Elect him for four years more. Matrimonial. The many friends of Miss Susan Donagan will be greatly surprised to learn of her marriage to Mr. Crocker of Woodside, Wednesday evening at the home of the groom. Both are well known. We wish them a happy voyage. I solicit the votes of the people of Sangamon Co. Jas. Rielly. vote for me once, for Coroner. A. B. Cochran. The Forum Endorses: Chas. S. Deneen for Gov, Sec Rose for Sec of State, C. Fred Mortimer states Attorney, Thomas E Lyon, A. B. Cochran, H B. Harts. Everybody, don't forget to vote for THOMAS E. LYON, 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. I solicit the people mon Co. Ja vote for Coroner. The Forun Chas. S. Deneen for Gov, Sec Mortimer states Attorney, Tho Everybody get to THOMAS Republican Can Legis Thomas . Lyon, a careful conscientious young lawyer of Springfield, who has made an enviable record for honesty and up rightness of character, has entered the race for the nomination on the epublican ticket for the office of representative in the General assembly. Born in 1872. Mr. Lyon's early 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 parents, 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] the votes of e of Sanga- as. Rielly. me once, for A. B. Coch- an. m Endorses: Rose for Sec. of State, C. Fred omas E. Lyon, A. B. Cochran, H B. Harts. y, don't for- vote for 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 reed 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. The Home and Foreign Missionary Club of the Zion Baptist church, met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Clark, on E. Kansas St. They spent quite a profitable afternoon and formed many resolutions and plans for the upbuilding of the club. Neal & Brown's Restaurant 728 E. Washington St. in new quarters. Now one of the best in city To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. To give the best 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. and save your curtains and upholstered furniture. These brushes will sweep Carpets, Linoleum, Tile and Hard wood floors cleaner thanbroom, or carpet sweeper and raise. No dust For demonstration, Phone or write, WILLIAM E. FISCH, 942 Spring St. Springfield, Ill. Old 'Phone 4083. Agents Wanted. DR. FRANK Wa Hoo SOLD BY ALL Also at 300-302 Neal & Brow Resta 728 E. Washington S Now one of the To our new quarter cial invitation OUR M 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 The Willing Workers' Club of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church met this week at the residence of Mrs. George Lovell on S. 16th St. They will be entertained next meeting by Mrs. Galberth. 12th and S. Grand. Mrs. Atkins of M. 2d street, and Mr. Brooks were married Wednesday evening. They were treated to rousing charivari. A. B Cochran asks your support. He appears to be quite a deserving young man. Many Foot Troubles May be relieved and corrected by wearing my Special Shoe properly constructed to give support to the weakened part and eventually restore same to its normal condition. It matters not whether flat, deformed or tender feet broken down arches-or lame-my system of Plaster Paris Lasts, the exact duplicate of your own feet rectify these misfortunes and permit walking as others do. Physicians and surgeons are invited to inspect my system of shoe building. Illustrated Booklet for 4c to Pay Postage MARTIN LARSON Expert Shoe Specialist, 54 Fifth Avenue, near Randolph St., Chicago, Ill. A Strictly First-Class Rooming House. Also Boarding Meal Tickets-21 meals ($3.00) By the day or Week. Rates on Application. Very Convenient. Well ventilated and Cool A Fine Location and Desirable. Old Phone, 4074 713½ E. Washington St. Mrs. Sallie A. Rose, Prop. FLEURY's To Tonic DRUGGISTS E. Monroe Street Brown's Restant St. in new quarters. the best in city ers, we extend a spe- to the public. KOTTO: meal; the best serv- and most courteous rons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. banquets and socials on request. N, Proprietresses. CONSOLIDATED 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. "THE FLAMING SWORD." An ably edited religious magazine, which deals with future existence of man, and the coming of Christ, and contains also, the strongest and best information on Christian origin ever before advanced, social and political questions of the day — it is a fine authority on the most perplexing subjects of the day. Price: 1 year $1.00; 10c a copy. White "The Flaming Sword Co., Estero, Lee County, Fla. Subscribe for the Forum. 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 Proprietors One Year ... $1.50 One Month ... 15c Per Copy ... 5c OFFICE: 385 1-2 6; 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. Gemann The Printer 1051 8o. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Aug. 8, 1908. Words Without Efficacy. Our friend, William E. Fisch, formerly of Cook county, now of Springfield, a past grand supporter of Deneen, who is now for the former governor, and who has a right to be if he desires, in a beautifully worded article in a local contemporary of July 25, in which he attempts to show that The Forum is not correct and is, therefore deceptive in its presentments to the public of the facts about Deneen in relation to the whole people, is evasive and ineffective. All the encomiums The Forum has paid to Deneen stand unchallenged. Every appointment to which we referred as being Deneen's, we defy contradiction. The Forum never said that Yates did not do well by our people, we have not said that he did not appoint game wardens, etc. We told the truth about the mansion [absolute,] and about other appointees. As a matter of fact Byrd, Warrick and others were recommended by their constituents, the proper thing to do. Now, Mr. Fisch, and all these reasonable opponents of ours, are our friends. The Forum has conducted a nonabusive campaign for Deneen. We have stated the nature of the case to the jury, examined witnesses; and cross examined the witnesses against us. We find that a preponderance of evidence is in our favor. None of our testimony is contradicted. We did not say anything about the men the former governor did or did not appoint. The salient facts to which we have called your attention cannot be denied, neither in flowery prose nor delicious poetry. We claim that Deneen has appointed more coiled men to higher and more meritorious and lucrative positions, directly, holdovers or indirectly, than any other of his predecessors—eleven more His record as governor stands unimpeachable, his character unblemished, his appointees representative men. As to whether or not the colored people receive their full quota of patronage, is not revelent testimony at this time. But S. B. Turner and the rest, have resounded their praise of Deneen now, sir, here in the crises why do they retreat. Valiant soldiers never retreat. The Forum has tried to be true, brave and magnanimous enough to praise our man without censuring his opponent Now the campaign is nearing the end. Some one must be nominated and after the nomination, elected. Let us reconcile ourselves, whoever is chosen the unqualified support of The Forum will be given him. The indications point to Deneen's renomination by a handsome majority. Burning at the Stake. The burning at the stake, in Texas last week of one, Tad Smith, is a sad travesty on justice, a cruel deed by perpetrators and a mock and defiance at the law. We have become so used to reading of these atrocious deeds the gravity and the inhumanity of the affair are overlooked. When one reads of the reign of Nero and Claudius he cannot keep the tears from his eyes yet here in America under the very shadow of the goddess of liberty, here in the land of the free and the home of the brave. This nation will suffer terribly in the day of retribution. Colored people hold your light high—vote for Deneen. You see all the leading white people and business organizations are for Deneen. You have never before seen a more systematic, economic and business epoch in our history Deen will win. Let the first ward, and the sixth ward be with the fourth and fifth wards, they will go for Deneen. We have often told you that we are prepared to do your typewriting of letters etc. Yet you fail to come and bring your work some of you have such work occasionally. How do you expect to give employment to your people when you do do not give them what little work you have? We are addressing this to colored people. We have told you time and again, when you have advertising matter of church or any kind of affair of a speculative nature, that you must ascertain what the cost will be before its published. Also when you have special matter about your social affairs, see if it costs any thing before expecting to get the matter in in full. It is time we were learning to do business. Some of you do not half pay the collectors, yet expect us to run a lot of matter about your social affairs gratis and pay our collector for calling on you day after day without collecting. We told you to pay the collector and stop labeling the bills "pay at the office" Taft Right on Question of Injunction. Mr. Taft is right on the grounds he takes relative to the injunction law. Certainly men should be restrained from mob violence or interfering with other people's inalienable rights. Mr. Gompers asks for too much - he asks for that should he get, would imperil the perpetuity of a democratic government—the rehabilitation of slavery, the incubator of anarchy. He asks for that which he will not get. The American Federation of Labor has a right to organize, work, strike, , loaf, etc., but that's all. They have no right to interfere with other people any more than other people have to interfere with them. New Telepone. 1478. ITUCKER, 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 529 North Side For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 Capital La Does Good Work, Quick Work and We solicit your patronage, and make to all Our Mo Don't forget we patronize the Forum 723 E. Washington MYER North Side So MYERS & CO rth Side Square Critical Launch Quick Work and Pre- mage, and make coun- to all Our Motto monize the Forum for y Washington All Laundry. Cuck Work and Prompt in Delivery. e, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto e the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. Washington street. Capital Laundry. Does Good Work, Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. We solicit your patronage, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto Don't forget we patronize the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. 723 E. Washington street. Both Telephones: 207 THE FOR Is row the Leading E FOR the Leading FORUM THE FORUM Is now the Leading Colored Paper in the City. Has the largest and best circulation. Goes among influential people 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. 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, politi- cally, socially and intellectually will be limited nly 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, arid 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 showy 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, Okla- homa, 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 rec- ord 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 north- west 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 Ok- lahoma than the country tributary to Red Bird. For further particulars, call on or address BENJAMIN H. BELLAMY, 219 North 15th Street, Springfield, Ill. BrucE-Sur.eS PIANO Co. The Big Piano and Organ Dealers 309.311 South 6th St. A BIG Clearance Sale of New and Second Hand Pianos Matushex Upright Ebony Case 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 Beginning Monday, Aus. 10, for 8 days, St. John’s church’s annual bar- becue for the bdeuefit of the church, opens. Everything will be enjoyable and the public is cordially invited. A Fi i Fine Line e312 ot Millinery —<———___. And Hand Made 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, 60c. Wire frames in all styles, 10c and up MmeClark-Thompson Four rooms for rent with modern improvements. Inquire at the above address. Mrs. Barksdale, our local reporter: and special agent. is contemplating a trip through southern Indiana and Kentucky, in the near future. She will be gone about two months. The Stork stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Silas Campbell quite recently and left a pretty baby girl. In the financial report of the Pleasant Grove Kaptist church they find they have raised $1,000.00 in one year. This shows the working spirit and the love and respect they have for their church and pastor. Senator Allison Is Dead. U. S. Senator Allison, of lowa, the “grand old man,” is dead. 45 years was his term of official service at the National capital. Not only Lowa, yut the nation mourns. He was born in 1829 and saw the skies painted in blood and rivers of biood flow at his feet—the sacrifice of America’s best blood for the redemp- tion of the nation and the perpetu- ity of her institution. & ” L The above is a good cut of Chas. 8. Gibbs, candidate for Cuommittee- man on the Republican ticket, in the second precinct of the first ward. Mr. Gibbs is a lawyer, an orator a good citizen and a staunch Re- publican. He comes from the ranks of the common people, is a union man, being a member of the United Mine Workers, aud has been honored by his craft in many positions and has always been true to every trust; and Mr, Gibbs is also a church mem- ber and a race man always doing all in bis power to help and encourage young men and women to_ higher and better things. When Their Usefuliness is Ended. | Some man, by name, Dr. Mayes, occupied the pulpit of St. Paul last Sunday night and proved to be a sad failure—with all due respect for him and chis sincerity, he should not have robbed the people so; people went to the church, the hot weather, nevertheless to hear Dr. Price or some man versed in the Jaw and the ‘truth, but were cheated badly. We fear that this hurts the church cripples the attendance and demor- alizes the race. Dr. Price or any other pastor can be courteous to ‘such men witheut giving over their church to them. Rev. Price, we are sure, was aiming to do a benevolent act and to help the old man. We do not believe these men shoujd ask for alms unless they are dependent. It is outrageous for every man who visits a church to ask for alms un- less he is in dire circumstances. : Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor entertained at an elaborate six o'clock dinner for Mrs. Addie Brown and daughter Susie, of Chicago, last week. The home was arranged to suit the most fastidious and the menu was fine. Mrs. Eva Monroe, Mrs. Susan Davis tea Miss Retta Davisgwere guests, Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Pighrum and other relatives from St. Louis, Mo,, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs George Wright, Sunday, July 26. Come and help us—The congrega- tion of St. Augustine Mission is now worshiping in the beautiful St, Luke's Church. Services Sunday at 4:30 p.m; Sunday School 4 p. m. All are cordially invited. The Woman's Guild of St Augustine Mission had their first meeting Fri- day at Mrs. Lem Taylor’s at which time the Rey. C. E. F. Boisson preached. | Misses Anna and Violet Hall, of S. 10th St., entertained at an even- ing party Friday evening from 8:00 to 10:30. Chinese lanterns adorned the yard and everything looked beautiful. Dainty refreshments were served. About 20 guests were present, and all were indeed grateful to the hostess for their pleasant evening. Mrs. John R, Mathis and baby, of Greenville, Ky., are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Hardin Long, of 3. 17th St. DRUGGISTS ENTER PRO- TEST. Object to Being Misrepresented by Editor of the Western Druggist. ‘We, the undersigned pharmacists actively engaged in the drug busi- ness in Illinois, have had our atten- tion called to a political letter re- cently addressed to the members of our profession throughout the State, soliciting support of the candidacy of ex-Governor Yates. The letter was an unfair and vitriolic attack against the present incumbent, Charles S. De- neen. We hereby protest against such political communications for the following reasons: We object to the pharmacists of this State being tempted into a false post tion by Mr. George P. Englehart, edi- tor of the Western Druggist, who him- self is not a pharmacist, and who by being party to such an attack does not, in our judgment, further the best interests of those in the profession. We further protest against former appointees and other aspirants for of- fice, be they members of the profes- sion or purely politicians, who, seek- ing revenge against the present Gov- | ernor for selfish and private cause ‘simply for the reason that they are ‘not to accord with his posing as the ‘mouthpiece of the pharmacists, are placing us in the position of having it appear that they control the senti- ‘ment and votes of the pharmacists of this State. We concede to the Western Drug- gist and its editor the right to speak for itself and himself, but this same right we reserve to ourselves. We ‘also object to purely political schem- ‘ers having no connection whatsoever with the profession, acting or appear- ing for the pharmacists of the State. . We protest against our being placed in such a political position that the future interest of pharmacy should ‘be sacrificed to satisfy the ambition eee ees EM eee oe Of any man OF Set OF men. T. F. Cannon M. C. Frank C. C. Grady * John Hergog R. E Rhode Ww a, C. Knoche Leo M. Pedego John A. Mahafty Frederic Provost Jos. F. Forbrich R. L. Brown W. W. Klore John Weireter O. U. Sisson Wm. 8S. Gates Chas. H. Avery John Hottinger CC. P. Girten Albert Miller A. P. Knight John J. Schmitt L. M. Light H. R. Herzberg H. J. Holphoefer Otto Forges W. H. Armbricht John T. Lueder W. H. Brown Cc. F. Neubert F. 0. Schmidt E. 8. Pitzer H. C. Christensen R. M. Wilson Arcadious Voiss Arthur 8. Bishop Iver L. Quales ponerse 8S. Sawyer W. R. Young J. H. Ritter E. N. Redden Alex. Horwit C. B. Wilson J. 8. Frank Farmers for Deneen. Ordinarily, the farmer can be count- @d on to uphold the man who tries to make a good governor and save the people’s money. Any man who is hon- est enough to acknowledge the corn, will say that Deneen is the people’s servant in the strongest sense of that term. He began from the very bottom of matters of state, like a wise master builder, and has never side-tracked or side-stepped for one minute in safe- guarding the interests of the people whom he is serving. If every man in this great state had the high ideals of duty, uprightness, honesty and civic decency that Charles 5. Deneen has, the state could look the world in the fece and continue to do so for a hun- dred years to come and be proud of the achievement all the time while do- ing it—aAlbion Journal. Calhoun Voters Understand Noise. Since the flourish has vanished from the gubernatorial contest between Deneen and Yates and meditation ‘given a chance, from a careful survey of the situation it is apparent that Deneen {is in the lead and gaining strength.—Hardin Republican. Over 20,000 Sold in Greater New York The Greatest Razor strop of the Century at the same time killing every germ inhabitant of the animal skin. 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NOTHING BETTER FOR EASY SHAVE g carried through our famous antisep- modern science have proven, without The high standard and efficiency of this very Strop during the successive stages Strops has passed beyond a question- United States ONE PAIR OF SUPER- CH. Do not send money in letter, re- r Strop Co. New York, N. Y. th St., Springfield, Ill. 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. Edward Ballinger, of Alton, is visiting Mrs. Rufus Jackson, of Ledley Ave. Miss Martha J. Foxx, a prominent teacher at Alton, Ill., visited Mrs. Alma Smith for a few days this week. Mrs. M. Osby, of Shipman, Ill., is in the city for a few days visiting her sister who is sick at St. John's Hospital. 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. *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. *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 employes 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. Robert Porter, Chicago, County Building. Salaries of above, $8,300 per year. This is by far the most generous received. Miss Ella Wilson left Monday week ago, for Chicago, for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Mamie Smith, of East Stuart St., who has been in Salt Lake City, Utah, the past three months returned home last Wednesday. Mrs. Gertrude Lewis Moore and daughter, of Chicago, are visiting Mrs. Mamie Slaughter. Mrs. Ed. Thompson is improving rapidly and is able to be around. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and all intermediate points. *5:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. †12:00 noon. †6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. †8:00 a.m. †2:00 p.m. †8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. †9:00 p.m. †10:00 a.m. †4:00 p.m. †11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Co. Northbound. Southbound. Southbound for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville, Gran- ite City and St. Louis. °5:00 am †9:00 am †1:00 pm †6:00 pm †6:00 am †10:00 am †2:00 pm †6:20 pm °6:20 am †10:20 am †2:20 pm †7:00 pm †7:00 am †11:00 am †3:00 pm †8:00 pm †8:00 am †12:00 noon †4:00 pm †9:00 pm †8:00 am †12:00 noon †4:00 pm †11:25 pm †5:00 pm †11:30 pm *Local cars. †Limited cars, stopping at towns only. †Sleeper. †Limited cars, making all stops. †Daily except Sunday. Corrected May 4, 1908. Cars leave Springfield for Lincoln: †5, 7, 9 and 11 a. m.; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 p. m. †5 a. m., daily except Sunday. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery. Thelr Bottle Beer is Fine Bock’s Special Can’t be Beat » Try it! — Yet hic pen amrirenes All FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED ROOMS For light housekeeping, Preparedto take 15 or more regular roomers. Mrs. M. J. McKinney and Husband, 1006 Sherman St., Lincoln, Llinois, eee ee 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. Are You Sick? The Fountain of Health Bath House makes a specialty of Treating Colored Patrons for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pleu- Risy,. Skin Disease ete. 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 andj the Mineral water of this beautiful health resort. One block from the Post Office. Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Fort further information write, F.J. WEAVER, 1005 McGee st. _.. Kansas-City, Missouri. Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, Ki of P., meets every second and fourth Mon- day night of each month in Masonie hall on North Eighth street. Specia’ meetings made known by K. of R. & 8. ——_—_—_—_—_.._.___.,. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for nomination for th> office of state’s attorney, subject to the deci- sion of the Democratic voters of San- gamon County. THOMAS L. JARRETT. Fe ED Every Sunday. St. Paul, 622 E. Mason St., Rev. T. Price, pastor. Union, 12th & Mason Sts., Rev. ©. S. Manuel, pastor. Zion, 9th and Carpenter, Rev. Wil- liams, pastor. Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity, 15th St., between Washington and Jef- ferson Sts., Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, pastor. Pleasant Grove, 18th and Cass, Rev. Bloodworth, pastor. St. John, 14th and Mason Sts., Rev. J. Bundy, pastor. New Hope, 8th and Miller, 7 Rev. M. ©. Elzey, Pastor. Grace M. E., 14th and Brown Sts.. Rev. J. M. Smalley, Pastor. "Sunday School at all the churches; the public invited to attend. , Services at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Call at Thompson’s, 815 East Wash ington st for colored papers. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce myself a ¢andi- date for coroner of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Repub- lican primaries, Aug. 8th, '08. JOHN C. CANFIELD. - df you desire speciai Write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. 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[By Mrs. Etta -Brown-Starnes:] Experienced music : teacher,—anyone desiring music lessons from the Ist to-7th grade, can get thorough: in- structions, “~*~ 5 8) > Special care given to all pupils. 1016 East Carpenter st. a as alg Pe ee A, | rs es @ . BAUMANN #@ @ > CHAS. T, BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Dorner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. $1.50 to East St. Louis ‘every Saq urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ————— You may give news matter or mo- ney you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. St. Augustine’s Mission, 1420 South Grand Ave., Hast. Ser- vices every Sunday. Sunday School, 4 p. m.; Divine services, 7:45 p. m All are invited. Conducted by Rev. Voters of All Parties Will Have an * Opportunity on the 8th | of August. for TEST OF PRIMARY LAW ‘Voter Must Declare His Party Affiitas tion Before He Can Get a Bale ; lot—Things to Do and Not to Do. Primaries—Auguat Sth. Polls Open 6. a, m. Close 5 p. m. Vote at Regular Election Poll- ing Place. Voter Must Declare Party to Which He Belongs. Voter Must Place Cross in the Square to the Left of Kaoh Candidate for Whom He Wishes to Vote. Pecccccccccccccccceceescee Springfield, Aug. 4.—For the first time in the history of the state of Illi- nois voters of all parties will have an opportunity Aug. 8th to participat( in the actual naming of the candidate of their party. The results of the ,pri- maries will determine the. party ticket which will be placed on the ballots for the general election in November. While there will be state, congress‘on- al, senatorial and county conventions fm September, they will have noth'ng to do with the nomination of the can- | didates. The duty of the’ delegates tu those conventions will be to frame the platform for the respective territorial divisions, x The new primary law gives every citizen the right to vote. It protects bim from interference in casting his vote. Penalties are prescribed for in- |,terference with him in going to’ the polls and voting as he pleases. He ig allowed two hours leave from his toy of employment to cast hig vote, 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 employes to be absent. " Heavy penalties are provided for vio- lators of the law. These penalties are les general as those provided by the genera] election law. The. primary law prohibits bribery, and provides penalties for the man who gives a \bribe and also for the voter who takes tt. 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 in- formation 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 |tewal 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 up- wards; 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 ata primary. That is to say, if he is a Republican voter and has signed a petition for nomination of a Demo- eratic candidate to be voted for at a primary, he cannot participate in a Re- publican primary. He must not have signed the nominating papers of an in- dependent candidate for an office for which office candidates for nomination are to be voted for.at a primary. If a yoter has signed a petition request- ing that an independent candidate be placed upon the official ballot. to be | otea for at the November election, \by thus signing the nominating papers \of such independent candidate he dis- ‘qualifies himself from participating in \the primaries of his party. | He must not have voted at a pri- |mary of any political party within a period of two years next preceding the | primary. | He must declare his party affilia- Aas 40th cbbmebe th Aa as. he cen _ Under each office there will be print- @4 directions on the ballot as to the number of candidates to be voted for. A voter must not vote for more can- Gidates under any office than he is di- ‘rected on the ballot to vote for. If he does, his vote for that office will not be counted, | The naine of the candidate for pre- einct committeeman will not be print- @4 on the ballot. Hither the voter must write the name on the ballot in the place prescribed for it, or he must at- tach a sticker containing the name of bis candidate to the ballot. Of course this candidate must be a representa: tive of the party for which he has voted. He must not attach the name of a candidate for any other office ex- cept committeeman to the ballot. After having indicated his choice for candidates, before leaving the booth the elector should fold his bal- lot 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. Hach of the primary clerks must thereupon enter the name, residence and party affilia- tion of the voter in the primary poll book. : & If a voter should ‘spoil a’ ballet -while voting, he should return the spoiled ballot to the judge, and the Judge should give him another in lieu Candidates for Legislature. .. The senatorial committee of each po- litical party determines the number of candidates for representativee|in ‘the General Assembly ‘which ‘each polit- {eal party will nominate at the’ pri- mary. The voter can only vote for as many candidates for that office as the senatorial committee, determines to nominate. If the senatorial: commit- tee-decides to nominate one candidate for representative in’ the General As- ‘sembly, the elector ts entitled to vote for one.and only one candidate for ‘the nomination for that office. If such committee determines to nomi- nate 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 headtug, write anything, such as 1% votes, 2 votes or 8 votes, for the nomination of any candidate. If you do, your ballot ag 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 As- sembly. , 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 con- victed, he may be sentenced to the penitentiary for not. lesc 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 yote illegally is.subject to the same penalty. Penalties also. are provided, for bribery, disorderly conduct and bet- ting. , The law requires all saloons to close on'primary election day during the thecee of tha metenaews (nd ta ten 6 o, Richard M. Sullivan For the Legislature. | j il | | _ A , oo ) es | y | ee ran: an Thinks Record and Services to Party and Party’s Tenets Entitles him to Place. R. M. Sullivan, one of the young Republicans of this coun. ty, 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 can- vas for county treasurer in 1902, stumped the county for him- self 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 strenuous campaign; has a large number of personal friends who are assisting him in his cam. paign. He only asks support on the grounds that. he is a citizen, an American qualified elector of this district, a staunch Repub- lican, 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 as. pire for office, he offers no apologies—that he is as good a Re- publican as any one of his opponents, and believes he can as well represent this district, Negroes’ Debt To De- neen. Rev. S. B. Jones Says Governor Has Been Fair to the Colored Man. Editor of the Herald: Never in the history of the state have celored voters been aroused as now; the spirit and determination to stand by tried and true friends is becoming more prominent every day. The colored people of this state have watched with interest the rise of the Swedes, Germans, Italians and Irish races, by the simple method of guarding their political interest. Why should the colored voter, hay- ing a more just claim, do less? In the past the colored voter has been indiferent in this matter; but grow- ing conditions have aroused him to a sense of duty. On August the 8th, the Republican party will choose between two men to head the state ticket, Gov. Chas S. Deneen and Ex-Gov. Richard Yates. The decision at the ballot box, can only be made on record. A comparison of the political re- cords of Gov. Deneen with that of Ex-Gov, Yates in the state, leaves no question of doubt but what Gov. Deneen will capture the colored vote of this state. Let the colored vot- ers of Macon county study the brief comparison. i In vain do we search for the great things done by Ex-Gov. Yates for the negro. The one thing held up before the race, is the sending of troups to Eldorado to quell a_ riot As governor he could not do other wise because he was sworn to up: hold the laws of the state and tc protect the rights of its citizens. Gov. Charless S. Deneen has a re: cord for recognizing the worth of the race, and for protecting the consti- tutional rights of its members, un- exeelled by any governor of the state of Illinois. His motto, from the be- ginning of his political career to the present day, has been the rights of man While acting as state’s attorney he Pp oved his belief in it, by appointing F. L. Barnett. a negro attorney of Chicago, one of his assistants. Mr. Barrett made govud as all Chicago will testify. The sending of troops in times of lawlessness is but a momentary cure, it is adisease in the body politic that requires a stronger remedy. Therefure it remained for Gov. De- neen to completely cure this disease and save the state from further dis- grace, by giving his support and in- fluence to Representative Edward H. Green, who introduced an anti-mob law bill which was passed and signed by Gov. Deneen, and placed upon the Statute books of Illinois, in language +0 plain that ‘he that runneth may read.’ Ex-Gov. Yates found it impossible to stop the degrading practice of the Illinois Central Railroad, which brought ‘Jim Crow’? cars into the state, with “Jim Crow” signs dis- played. But among the first official acts of Gov. Deneen was the issuance of an order to this railroad prohibiting the operation of ‘Jim Crow” cars or the display of ‘Jim Crow’ signs in any part of the state of Illinvis. Every colored voter knows too well, that Lilinois, the home of Lincolo and Graat, Logan and thousands of others who gave theif lives in oppo- sition to this sentiment, is pot a “Jim Crow” state. ‘Therefore the colored voter, being a man, feels it to be his duty to stand by those who TIME TABLE OF THB SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 min- utes 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 Hast 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 min- utes 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 min- utes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:32 p. m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m. For South Eighth street every 15 eee, from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at 11.87 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. mm, have the moral courage to correct the practice of a corporation that seeks to reduce it to such. Not since Gov. Deneen has beeuin office has 4 “Jim Crow” car been seen in Illinois, but when they strike this state they take their proper place as smoking cars. By all the ties of race interest and by all the principles of manhood, the colored voters of this state are in duty bound to help keep at the head of state affairs, the man who has been so liberal in his patronage to the race, the man who made it possible for the negro to enjoy, un molested, his constitutional rights anywhere in this state; the man who compelled the Illinois Central rail- road to leave the object lesson of southern hatred. the ‘Jim Crow” car onthe other side of .the Ohio river, that man is Gov. Charles S. Deneen, whose motto in public life has been the rightsof man; as state’s attorney he never departed from it, as Governor he has proven his belief in it. 8S. B. JONES. Pastor of St. Peter's Methodist church Decatur, Iil., Aug. 2, 1908, Political Annance- ments. For Congress. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for representative in congress from the Twenty-first district, sub- ject to the decision of the republican primaries. W. D. Ryan. For Probate Judge I hereby aunounce myself a candi- date for the office of judge of the probate court, subject to the decis- ion of the republican voters at the primary election, August 8 1908. Harry B Harts. re eee i « On August 8th, 1908, make ibe 2 your mark for Lee | Clerk 2x_ Appellate Court we , Thus: It Al [x] cEORGE L. TIPTON I hereby announce that I am a candi- date 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 this candi- dacy for the office of probate judge of Sangamon county subject to the decis- ion of the Republican primaries, August 8, 1908. I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for circuit clerk, subject to the de- cision of the Republican primary Aug- ust 8, 1908. S. T. JONES. I am a candidate for the office of state's attorney, subject to the decis- ion of the Republican primary of Aug- ust 8 Cc. F. MORTIMER. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of coroner of Sangamon county, subject to the de- cision of the republican primaries, Aug. 8th, 1908. A. B Cocuran. I hereby announce myself as a can- didate for nomination for representa- tive in congress from the Twenty-first congressional district of Illinois, sub- ject to the decision of the Republican primaries, to be held on August 8, 1908. H. CLAY WILSON. Hair Straightening. Mrs. L. E. Barksdale’s ‘'Wonder- ful Hair Beauty’ cleanses the scalp entirely of Dandruff and promotes the growth and luxuriance of the hair, Call and see her. Her prices for shampooning and straightening the hair are reasonable. On notice will call at your residence. Address, 1616 S. L7th St. W. D. RYAN, CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS ON THE REPUBLICAN TICKET. The strides which the candidacy of W. D. Ryan, International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, for Representative in Congress from the 21st Congressional District, is taking, has attracted widespread attention and has been the subject of favorable comment, coming from all parts of the District. Mr. Ryan's long connection with the miners' organization in Illinois and his recent elevation to the International office, his identification with the remedial labor legislation of the past ten years and his M. B. close connection with the business men of the District, unite to form no uncertain indication of the strength he would, if nominated, add to the Republican ticket next fall. Party leaders, throughout the four counties comprising the District, have not failed to recognize his peculiar fitness for the office he seeks, and have openly declared their intention of supporting him. A product of the masses, however, having worked for 22 years in the coal mines, Mr. Ryan's candidacy depends upon the support he receives directly from the people. Mr. Ryan is a native of the state, having been born in Will Co., 47 years ago. At the age of fourteen he entered the coal mines, working as miner until 1897, when he was elected to the office of Secretary-Treasurer of the United Mine Workers of Illinois. The many years that he spent in the mines gave him an intimate knowledge of the dangers of the life underground and formed in his mind the determination to devote his life to the advancement of the toilers. When he was made Secretary of the Illinois miners the opportunity he had desired was placed before him. He became one of the pioneer trades-unionists of the state, and in company with John Mitchell and other men who distinguished themselves in the upbuilding of the miners' organization, he traveled throughout the state organizing the miners. During the ten years of Mr. Ryan's connection with the miners of the state the organization grew from a membership, of about 500 to almost 70,000, and the treasury, emptied during the strike of 1897, had over $900,000 when he stepped-out of office. The close study which Mr. Ryan has made of labor conditions, both in this country and abroad, as a representative of the American Federation of Labor, has made possible a great deal of the legislation granting relief and protection to the toilers, that has been enacted by the legislature in recent years and which has placed Illinois in the front rank of the states, so far as labor legislation is concerned. It also serves as a guarantee of the efficiency of the service he will be able to render as the representative of this District in Congress. The manner in which Mr. Ryan has handled the large funds of the miners' organization has won him much praise, not only from members of the union, but from financial men throughout the country as well. It has given him a keen insight into the financial system of the country and has placed him in a position to be able to pass good judgment on the important measures of currency reform, that will be brought before the next session of Congress. Mr. Ryan is not only one of the best known men in the District;—there are few men in the State of Illinois having a wider and more favorable acquaint- ance than he has. He is known to be remarkably broadgauged in his views, genial and easy of approach. He has a glad smile for everyone, and men who know him well find in him a staunch friend. Being a self made man, in every sense of the word, Mr. Ryan knows full well the value of a good education, and is a strong advocate of compulsory education. He is practically responsible for the Child Labor law enacted by the state Legislature, which is by far the best that has been adopted by any of the states, and which has resulted in sending thousands of children from the mines and factories of the state to the schools. Mr. Ryan is a firm believer in the efficiency of the primary election as a means of selecting the party candidates and the fact that he would be able to appeal directly to the people for support, was one of the principal factors that led him to enter the race. He has never before entered politics but has always maintained a strong interest in public policies and public men. JOE H. CONWAY. Peoria, Ill., July 21, '08. Mr. D. J. Smith, editor of Peori Despatch. My Dear Sir:—Find enclosed a check for $2 for year's subscription to your valuable paper, wishing you success in your undertaking. It is something that is sorely needed in this part of the state, for the advancement of the negro socially, morally and politically. But sorry to see your paper opposing the renomination of our present good Gov. Deneen, one who has been a friend to the negro politically. He was the cause of a military company being placed here, officered by colored men and more recently caused the appropriation to be raised whereby Co. K is now quartered in an armory half second to none in the state, and further caused the naming of the Eight. Illinois (colored) regiment as one of the regiments to go to camp at Indianapolis, Ind., in September, with the regulars of the United States, when they will be further instructed in military duty and work. Again wishing you success, I remain. JOE H. CONWAY HARRY HARTS, ATTORNEY AT LAW CANDIDATE FOR PROBATE JUDGE Mr. Harry Harts, subject of this sketch, is a candidate for Probate Judge on the Republican ticket. Here is a young man who was born and reared here, well known by all the citizens; a clean character; reputation unchecked. The office to which he aspires is a public trust; it requires a man well versed in law—a man of good standing such as he is—he is endorsed, without reservation, by the best colored people [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. in town. In him we have a true friend who knows, and respects, every man for what he is—knows no man on account of color—a straight forward young gentleman—has been a republican all of his life. His father, Capt. P. W. Harres was Capt. for Co. C 67 U. S. Colored troops, during the Civil War. He will appreciate your vote and assure you that the honor bestowed will not have been in vain. R. J. Bundy was in Lincoln Tuesday at the celebration. Governor Deneen has produced a record of thirty-five violent deaths and eighty-nine serious accidents in the state's institutions during the Yates regime, which will confound and overwhelm the pitiful Yates—or which would confound and overwhelm him if he did not believe that the cure for the unfortunate results of lying—is more lying. Since Yates claimed to invite comparisons, and since he has insisted that an executive is "responsible" for any and all accidents, he cannot complain of the fatal application of the test for which he clamored. He frantically asks the voters to defeat Deneen for the "horrors" in the asylums. What punishment would fit his own record of "horrors" and "crimes"? Verily, whoso diggeh a pit shall fall therein.—Chicago Record-Herald. Bloomington, Ill., July 31, 1908. Headquarters Second Regiment of Infantry U. R. K. of P. This is to certify that brother knight H. H. Long has been duly appointed and commissioned to organize a uniform rank in the Springfield district. He will therefore be obeyed and respected as such. Witness my hand and seal this 31st day of July, 1908. WM. O. KING, Lieut. Col Commanding 2nd Reg. of Inft., U. R. K. of P. All brothers of the Knights of Pythias are requested to meet at Osborne barber shop, Tuesday, Aug. 11, on business pertaining to the formation of the uniform rank here in Springfield. LOCAL ITEMS The Paris Wedding given under the auspices of Estella Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star, with Mrs. Abner Naylor, manager, was a grand success on Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, at Masonic Hall. Eeverybody was highly pleased with the entertainment as a whole. The manager and committee wish to thank the patrons and parents for their assistance and attendance on this date. Everybody come to the Baby Exhibition and London Wedding which will come off at the Union Baptist Church on cor. of 12th and Mason Sts., on Friday evening, Aug. 14th, at the hour of 9 o'clock. Now the baby weighing the most lbs, ranging from 2 to 5 months, will get the 1st prize, and the baby weighing the least ranging from 2 to 7 months, will get the second prize. Now mothers bring out your babies to secure these valuable prizes. Entertainment given by the Missionary Circle of U. B. C. Admission 10 cts. J. C. McCLAIN, Chairman of Com. MINNIE SIMS, Secretary. New Hope Baptist Church Tenders Reception to Rev. Elzey and Wife Last Monday night, the New Hope Baptist church was beautifully decorated with palms, ferns and various beautiful blossoms. The event was a reception to their most worthy pastor, Rev. Elzey and wife. The program was worthy of special comment. The solos by Mesdames Warrick and Yates were indeed fine. The Welcome Addresses by the gentlemen were eloquent. The Response by Mrs. Elzey was delivered intelligently and eloquently. After the program a delicious supper was served. For Benefit of Old Folks' Home 'One Girl in a Thousand,' is the subject of a play to be put on at Masonic Hall Wednesday evening Aug. 12th, Admission 25 cts. Everybody invited. William Shepherd, a candidate for coroner, was born in this city. [Name] The above is a likeness of W. A. Shepherd, candidate for Coroner. Mr. Shepherd was born in this county and has served the people in various capacities, all of which have met the approval of the people. He is a very clever gentleman as was shown while Jailer, and now while occupying the position of Humane Officer. He is a staunch Republican and asks your consideration as a choice for Coroner of Sangamon county. We have known and dealt with Mr. Shepherd and find him a manly man and a competent and worthy man. Uniform Rank. K. P. At last the much talked of and long hoped for Company of Uniform Rank of Knights of rithias has been organized in this District and are now awaiting the pleasure of the Major General to muster them into service. The company was organized last Monday evening. A number of Knights of all the lodges in this district met at their Castle and formed a temporary organization to perfect a company. Bro. Albert Walker, C. C., Capital Lodge, is Chairman, and Bro. T. R. Thompson M. F of B. K. Lodge is Secretary. Any new member desiring to enroll may call on the above officers Afterward the following officers were unanimously elected: Captain, J. H. Johnson, D. P.; 1st Lieut., C. C. Rose, P. C; 2d Lieut. Wm. E. Fisch, P. C.; Recorder, Albert Walker, C. C.; Treasurer, Geo, W. Wells, M. of F., with the rank of Sargeant, Guide, Capt. Geo. Harrison, 1st Sarg.; Sentinel, Frank Hopkin, Rank Sarg. The Company will meet again Monday evening at their Castle Hall. A Welcome Surprise To Rev Bloodworth Rev. Bloodworth made his annual report before his church last Friday night. The year was a prosperous one to them. Many souls were brought to Christ, and over $1,000.00 have been raised. At the close of the report the Willing Workers' club through their Secretary, presented the pastor a $10 00 bill, a token of their esteem and appreciation of his good work. The church, also, voted unanimously to raise his salary, $60 per month. J. M. Mosby and T. D. Jackson left Tuesday for Quincy, where they will work in the interest of Sec. Rose and declare they will carry Adams counay. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. 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 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' Bldg. 11th & Washington 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 Try Hon. H. CLAY WILSON. Murton Gay Candidate for Congress Mr. Wilson comes before you as cord and as well supplied legal vocabula District. He is so well known and he simply desires you to know he is a Mr. Wilson comes before you asking your vote with as clear a record and as well supplied legal vocabulary as any man in this Congressional District. He is so well known and his fitness is so well established that he simply desires you to know he is a candidate for that office. Dr. J. A. Wheeler For State Central Committeeman For State Central Committeeman there is Dr. J. A. Wheeler whom you all know. He is one, if not the best, qualified man in this district for such an office. His long experience in public offices makes him the most fit man for the place. Then too, he is highly respected and honored by his party, from governor down to janitor or porter. Everyboby admires Dr. Wheeler. He has, also a clean record. As long as he has filled office, not one word of derogation is heard. He is State Game Commissioner, appointed to that office because he is the factor or author of our fine State Game Farms, Dr. Wheeler is a man who has made a record worthy of emulation. He is no miniature politician. Govs Yates and Deneen recognize Dr. Wheeler in the highest. Now we ask that Dr. John A. Wheeler be made the next State Central Committeeman from this district. Republicans of Sangamon and Morgan Counties There are two men to be nominated for the Legislature on the Republican ticket. There are five men running for the office. They may be all good men, worthy men, but your especial attention is called to Thomas E. Lyons, a young lawyer, a brief history of whose life appears on the back page of this edition. We have known him personally for the past 7 years, and can point with pride to a sturdy young man of the highest ideals—a character and a clean reputation, unblemished—his standing among all men is good. He is a "commoner," because, as you see in his history, he worked his way up by the sweat of his brow. We ask you to vote that he may be one of the men selected to represent us in the next legislature. If you want a competent man, he is that; if you want a reliable man, he is that; if you want a man who will legislate for the good of all the people, he is the man. We write this as the truth, challenging any man to contradict it. The Forum has always advised you in the right, both in politics and politics and business affairs, now we ask that you do yourself justice by voting one for Thomas E. Lyon. If --- king your vote with as clear a rea ry as any man in this Congressional is fitness is so well established that candidate for that office. you do, you will not have done so in vain. Sangamon County For Deneen Since the small "big round up meeting" Saturday night, the arrest of Chief of Police Morris, and the affiliation with the Yates people of so many disreputable and irresponsible people, the indications point to a big victory for Deneen and Deneen men here in Springfield and Sangamon Co. These undesirable men, who are yelling for Yates have caused thousands of voters to come over to Deneen. They are tired of such things in our methods by which Sangamon county is run. We can observe that the better element of people are for a purer and more systematic method of doing business political. For this reason they will not support this side in this campaign. Vote for C. A. Brown for precinct committeeman, sixth ward. Mr. Brown is a young lawyer, and his election will be a credit to the precinct. Mr. James Rielly solicits your vote for Probate Judge, also on his merits. The Emancipation at Lincoln was fairly well attended. Thos. E. Lyons OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, champoon and Massages. Try Our Place. Quick and good services render ed. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. Mrs. Mamie Smith, 1701 E. Stuart St., has returned from an extended visit at Salt Lake, Utah. She reports an excellent time, and says the climate was indeed beneficial to her health. On her return trip, she spent a few days at Colorado Springs and Palmyra Mo.,visiting friends. HON. J. McCAN DAVIS [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. Republican candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court. A mam 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. CORPORATION INFLUENCE FUTILE. Opposition of Illinois Central Will Increase Vote for No railroad corporation is powerful enough to prevent nomination and reelection of an Illinois governor who has incurred the corporation's enmity by urging legal steps to ascertain whether it has paid its dues to the state treasury and to enforce the payment of such dues so far as their evasion may be proven. Any votes that may be lost to Governor Deneen in August or November, along the lines of the Illinois Central or elsewhere, because of his respect for his official oath and his regard for public interests, will be balanced, ten times over, by the votes that will be cast in resentment and rebuke of corporate assumption and arrogance. Thousands who would not otherwise prefer Deneen to Yates, thousands who would not otherwise prefer any Republican to a Democratic nominee, will stand by the governor whom a tax-fighting corporation seeks to crush because he does his duty.—Canton Register. Logan County for Deneen. The Deneen forces are claiming 75 of the 101 counties of the state. In the list of counties assigned to Deneen, Logan is classed as a Yates county. Logan county ought to be with the governor in this contest, and the probabilities are it will be.—Lincoln Herald. An Author's Trick. One of the abler modern writers made this confession the other day: "I am so devoted to my wife that I allow her to break in upon me whenever she pleases. Naturally she cuts into my line of thought and often destroys the continuity of genius. The only way for me to do a good day's work is to quarrel with her, to make her so angry that she will cry, fuss, break a few dishes, smash a kitten, scald a puppy or two, then go to her room and stay there. By the time I have done a day's work she is in excellent humor and tired of being alone. Then we make up"—New York Press. Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. Hon C. F. Mortimer, W. H. Republican Candidatefor States Attorney. He represents the highest ideals of a great party. He worked his way up through many hard ordeals. He is the personification of the old school of republicans—he never retreats in every call for party soldiers he answers, "here." You all know he was at every call of the party. He is a fine lawyer, and a fine young man. We are not writing him up here as a friend to the colored man any more than to other men—he knows no man on account of his color. We feel safe in predicting for him a large majority. Vote for Mortimer for States Attorney. Hon. C. F. Mortimer is the man. He represents the highest ideal. worked his way up through many hard sonification of the old school of republic in every call for party soldiers he answer You all know he was at every case lawyer, and a fine young man. Where as a friend to the colored man any one—he knows no man on account of his co predicting for him a large majority. Vote for Mortimer for States Atto Deneen Raised Salaries of Janitors Deneen Gov. Deneen established a precedent when he proceeded to raise the salaries of the janitors and other small salaried men at the state house. A thing most highly appreciated, not only by the benefactors but by the people generally, for these are the common people for whom so much is said as to their needs. Before anything was said as to the raising of the salaries of the higher officials, Gov. Deneen proceeded to raise the salaries of the smaller officials. Vote for Thomas E. Lyon for the legislature. A man of high ideals—endorsed by the leading men of the state. The news Dr. Magee brings after traversing the state, is: that Secretary Rose will sweep the state from Cairo to Chicago and from Quincy to Danville. Better get in line for Rose. ```markdown ``` man. it ideals of a great party. He very hard ordeals. He is the per- republicans—he never retreats the answers, "here." every call of the party. He is a man. We are not writing him up an any more than to other men of his color. We feel safe in city. es Attorney. Deneen Believes People Intelligent. Governor Deneen believes the people are intelligent and does not attempt to take them by storm, neither does he try to sugarcoat and create votes by loud acclaim. The records show that when the last analysis has been taken that Governor Deneen has done more for the colored people than any other governor before, and for these reasons, he makes this sane appeal for re-nomination and election. Governor Deneen, during the past four years, has been a man with a clean record—a man of the people, for the people and by the people. Vote for Secretary of State James A. Rose, he has more men on his pay roll than has ever before been known in the history of Illinois. Vote for Dr. J. A. Wheeler for State Central Committeeman. He is all right. William Douglas Dead Former Member of Co. D. Eighth Infantry Dies at His Home in Chicago. Word has been received in this city of the death of William Douglas at Chicago, Tuesday, July 28, 1908. He was born in this city and was 41 years old. He served with Company D. Eighth Illinois Volunteers during the Spanish-American war. Deceased is survived by his mother. Mary Douglas, three sisters, Mrs. Wilbur Dammon, Mrs. Preston Clay, and Mrs. Georgia Morrison, all of this city; four brothers, Frederick and Richard, of Chicago, and Joseph and John of this city. Interment was made in Chicago cemetery. The Forum's Sta. 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. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents. 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. 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 S. 6th St. Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Magee's prophecy, published in The Forum last winter, as the to victorious candidates, seems now certain to come true. He predicted that Deneen, Rose, McCullough and the entire state ticket would succeed and gave good reasons for his belief. Annual Picnic Of the Thimble Club. The annual picnic of the Thimble Club, held at Washington Park, last week, was greatly enjoyed by all. The members entertained their husbands and a few invited guests. The afternoon was spent in social conversation and games. At 7:30 supper was served which was indeed a rare treat to all. At 9:30 all returned to the city, having spent a pleasant afternoon. Normal News Mrs. Carter Harris entertained last Friday in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkins, of Springfield. A dainty repast was served and an enjoyable time had. Monday morning at her home on the West Side, occurred the death of Mrs J. McGadden. Old age and general debility was the cause of death. She leaves an aged husband and daughter Minnie. Elder Hall had charge of the funeral services at Mt. Pisgah Church, Wednesday afternoon. The choir recital by the Normal Bethel church assisted by the Bloomington choirs was quite a success. The Normal choir deserves great credit for their singing considering its infancy as a choir. Bloomington (From last week) Miss Van Barton, of Alton, Ill., is the guest of Miss Leora Walker, of W. Front St. Miss Helen Green, who came home ill from East St. Louis, is slowly improving. Miss Leora Walker entertained in honor of Miss Barton, with a party Thursday evening at her home. A delightful time was had. Elder Goo. Hagland returned home from a sojourn to Kentucky. Mr. Hogland met many old friends he had not seen for thirty years. Mrs. Harry Lewis and mother, Mrs. Charles Lewis, entertained eighteen ladies with a dinner party Saturday in honor of Mrs. Wilkins, of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harber are the parents of a baby girl, born Wednesday morning. Mother and baby are doing fine. Mr. Charles Barton, of Springfield, is in the city, in charge of the Illinois Hotel during the absence of the present head-waiter, who is in Tennessee at the bedside of his wife. Several boys and girls enjoyed the supper at the park Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Barton, of Alton Mr. John Perkins spent Sunday in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Hardin Long spent Thursday in Jacksonville. Mrs. Susan Davis attended the session in Quincy week before last. Mr. W. H. Barber was in Quincy Sunday and reports sentiment good for Deneen. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins, of St. Charles, Mo., are visiting Mrs. Woods and daughter, of N. 2nd St. Miss Retta Davis was re-elected Daughter Ruler of Excelsior Temple No. 21 Daughters of Eiks. Mrs. Arminta Davis spent last week in Springfield the guest of her mother and sister on N. 4th St.