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THE FORUM Hon. Charles S. Deneen. M. H. Re-nominated for Governo=-The Man of The Hour. The Uniform Rank. A joint meeting of the members of B. K. Bruce and Capital City lodges met at Osborne's barber shop last Tuesday evening and agreed to not have two, but only one company of the uniform rank whose personnel is made up of the three ludges of the county. A very harmonious meeting was held. Jas, H Johnson is elected captain of the proposed company and H. H. Long, quartermaster sergeant. The meeting adjourned to meet Monday night, Aug. 17. Hon H. Clay Wilson Republican nominee for Congress from the 21st Congressional District. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Buy a Home In Oklahoma. The lots are cheap; the opportunity is great; the investment valuable. Observe the advertisement on another page. B. H. Bellamy. the agent is succeeding fairly well. Why this is the richest spot in the southwest. We advise young men here in Springfield and elsewhere, to take advantage—don't wait—waiting has caused many young colored men to lose a fortune, or the chance of their life. Mr. Bellamy has made some sales here already. Read the ad or write or see E. L. Rogers of The Forum: There is oil in 40 miles of this town. A hint should be sufficient. Mortuary. We are sorry to record the death of the infant son of Mr and Mrs. Albert Meek of Prince- tcn, Ky. Mrs. Meek was formerly Josephine Snowden of this city. She has the sympathy of her many friends. She has been quite ill with typhoid fever but is improving. Mrs. Susan Davis and daughter Retta, attended the session of the Odd Fellows and H, H. of Ruth at Quincy last week. Miss Retta Davis was re-elected District Worthy Recorder. Mrs. Irene Camp, Mary Smith and Teresa Macon of Chicago, were pleasant visitors at the home of Mrs. Davis, 1001 N. 4th street. Clarence Leggins was in Chicago last week. All members of Excelsior Temple No. 21. Daughters of Elks, are request to be at their meeting on next Thursday night, Mrs. Mary Willis left Monday for Europe. She goes as maid to Mrs Lawrence Dana. Last Thursday evening a week ago misses Ethel and Edith White delightfully entertained a large number of their friends at their residence on E. Monroe So. The evening was pleasantly spent and light refreshments were served. B. R. Stevens Of the Illinois Traction System Hon. Richard Yates. [Portrait of a man in a suit with a tie, looking slightly to the right. The background is a plain, light color. There are no visible marks or text on the image.] --- Was Man of the Hour. --- Hon. Fred E. Sterling. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. Our candidate for Secretary of State four years hence. Alleged Assault Causes Fury. Yesterday morning quite a stir was out over the rumor that about an alleged rape had taken place north part of the city. Mr. A. S. Johnson stationary engineer for Noblets's Laundry, was in Kentucky visiting his mother. The session of Grand Lodge U. B. F. and S. M. T. was held this week at Cairo, W. T. Scott, Jerry Thomas J. M. Mosby, T. W. Warrick, R. A. Byrd were among those attending from here. C --- 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. OGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 & Sixth St. Phone Malu 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gamma The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Aug. 15, 1908. The Chicago Inter-Ocean will never concede that Yates lost. And now the Yates men who put up their money would be exceedingly glad to take it down. The Advance Citizen is luckier than The Forum. It can and will now take a vacation until the campaign gets hot again. The Forum is "mad" at the Daily Advance Citizen, which was to have been published from Aug. 1, to Aug. 8, for not coming to see us—not even on Aug. 8, the regular day. If John Temple Graves gets no other compensation for having come north, let him rejoice in the fact that he was a candidate for the vice presidency. E. H. Harriman is going to have a fifty story building in New York. He offers no explanation of the fact that it is to be so squatty.-Chicago Record-Herald. Who knows but that right here in New York, ere long, there will be erected another Tower of Babel. Negro Papers. The Forum Metropolis Gazette, Quincy Advance and the Cairc Baptist Truth are the only colored papers to our knowledge that stood firm for Gov. Deneen. We mean of course, Republican papers. The Leader was on Deneen's side. The Chicago colored papers that have been singing Deneen's praise, flopped at the last moment as usual and shouted: "Richard Yates, the man of the hour." Colored People a factor. The colored people will long be remembered in this campaign. Four months ago 98 per cent. of them may be said to have been for Yates. Deneen has beat Mr. Yates by so small a margin that even the colored vote in Alexander, Morgan and Adams counties could have defeated the present governor, as there are over 5,000 colored voters in these three counties at the most liberal estimation. Five thousand votes taken from Deneen and given to --- Yates would have made 10,000 votes more for Mr. Yates. In Sangamon county there are about 2,000 colored votes and yet Mr. Yates only carried this county by 474 votes, and there were more democrat votes cast for Yates than Yates' majority over Deneen right here in Springfield. So you can readily see that the colored people did not all go for Yates around here There were some clever Deneen supporters around here and over the state. Charles S. Deneen. The result of the primary election should be for Charles S. Deneen a lesson and an incentive. His administration has been a better one than that of Yates. If it had not been he would not have come out ahead on Saturday. But the people are not content with a better kind of administration. They want the best kind. They have ideals, and they are impatient with men who could, as they believe, live up to them. Manifestly Gov. Deneen's majority was pulled down by the democratic votes cast for his opponent, but if the people had not been so disappointed in his previous administration he would have received a larger vote. Many who kept away from the primaries would have gone there for him. This revelation of popular sentiment ought to be an incentive to the governor to conduct his second administration on higher lines than he did the first, and thus make amends for its short comings. He perceives more clearly than he did when he went into office what the people demand of a governor, and he should rise to the high level of their desires.—Chicago Tribune. The Election. The election is over—the right man has won. Good men have been selected. Let us now elect them. At every election the observant political student learns something. The candidate learns that if he has been a man and a gentleman, there is no trouble for him—treat the people right and you will not lose. Example: Thos. E. Lyon, H B. Harts and Fred Mortimer. We also saw young and old men stand back waiting for money or pay before they would vote—some failed to vote at all because they did not get their price—a shame! Yet these same people boast of their political freedom. They will disfranchise themselves. Not one cent of money should be used at the polls. We also saw aldermen and city officials at the polls, doing crooked business—voting nondescripts and repeaters. These same men will loom up for office and desire you and I to support them on their integrity(?) But The Forum only has the same story to tell: Let us rise above such low methods, let us be men, elevate ourselves and raise our political standard. City officials went in every ward and used unfair means to defeat men, honest men, for committeemen because they happened to be on the Deneen side. But they will regret it. We favor a political revolution, we want men nominated who stand for something—men who own property, men who take care of and school their children—not vagabonds, pimps, and transients. New Telephone. 1478. F TUCKER, Proprietor. --- --- --- If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial,, is always the proper hat-- never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. 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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. Pablo Picasso The Grand Court of the Heroines of Jericho Will convene in this City on September In their 32nd annual Meeting will be a very large delegation of Shiloh Court No. 1 and have each visitor and delegate. On Tuesday evening, Sept. put on and a brilliant reception Body under the auspices of Shiloh. Thursday evening, Sept. and Banquet will be given under Court. Good music will be performed which will commend the citizens are cordially tainments and come prepared distinguished guests. Admissible Chairmen of Committees.—Mesda Louise White and Mabel Cui September 8, 9 and 10 In their 32nd annual Meeting at MASONIC HALL There will be a very large delegation here this year and the members of Shiloh Court No.1 are making great preparation to have each visitor and delegate to enjoy their stay. On Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, a grand Cantata will be put on and a brilliant reception will be tendered the Grand Body under the auspices of Shiloh Court No.1. Admission 15c Thursday evening, Sept. 10 a Grand Public Installation and Banquet will be given under the auspices of the Grand Court. Good music will be furnished on this date for Grand Promenade which will commence promptly at 9:30 p. m. The citizens are cordially invited to attend these Entertainments and come prepared to have a pleasant time, with distinguished guests. Admission fee 25 cents. Chairmen of Committees.—Mesdames Julia Duncan, Mary Minnard, Louise White and Mabel Curtis Hon. J. McCan Davis of Springfield M. B. Whodefeated Christopher Mamer of Chicago for Supreme Court Clerk. Harry B. Harts [Name] Republican nominee for Probate Judge, whose plurality over Earley and Rielly is 992 votes Republican nominee for Probate Judge, whose plurality over Earley and Rielly is 992 votes 8, 9 and 10 at MASONIC HALL There here this year and the mem- e making great preparation to to enjoy their stay. 8, a grand Cantata will be on will be tendered the Grand loh Court No. 1. Admission 15c 10 a Grand Public Installation under the auspices of the Grand nished on this date for Grand once promptly at 9:30 p. m. invited to attend these Enter- to have a pleasant time, with ion fee 25 cents. James Julia Duncan, Mary Minnard, artis J C MC LAIN, Grand Secretary Andrew Russel M. J. H. Republican Nominee for State Treasurer. H. A. Watkins Agent, Haworth Building. WANTED IN DECATUR, 200 READERS OF THE FORUM. We want to make it a credit to Decatur. We will do it. Telephone or bring all business to Harvey Watkins. Advertising Solicitor. Papers can be found here for sale at all times—sample copies free. Other colored literature on hand. Call at this office for type-writing, short hand and general stenographic work. $ 305 \frac{1}{2} $ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. Look Out The Woman's Guild of St. Augustine Mission P. E. church will give a lawn party on Friday eveni g, Aug. 21 inst., at Mrs. Annie Beile Harmon's, 1614 S. 17 St. All are cordially invited. Get a lot in 'Red Bird'—don't wait. If you want it known advertise in The Forum. --- Bloomington News Chas. Barton has retutned home after a stay of about 15 days in the present headwaiters place at the Illi. nois. He left Wednesday for Centralia, Ill. to be at the bedside of his mother. Elder Geo. Hoagland was in Springfield on business Tuesday. Thos. Scroggins was in Colfax and Heyworth this week. Mrs. Fannie Woolridge is entertaining Miss Roberts of Jacksonville. Mrs. Barton, formerly of Bloomington and grand-daughter. Thelma, returned home at Alton, having spent a few days with Mrs. W. Walker of W. Front St. Newman Walker is numbered with the sight seers at Niagara Falls. Miss Blanche Hoagland is on the sick list this week. [Name] The above is a good picture of Chas. S. Gibbs, a man of the common people who has opened a law office over Loper's restaurant on south fifth street, in the rear of the White Dental Parlors, south side of the hall. The Forum can say for Mr. Gibbs; he is a tireless worker, a fearless advocate and one of the strongest orators in central Illinois. Knights of Pythians. There is possibly no Negro fraternal order in existence that is builted better and stronger than the Knights of Pythias. It is to day one of the strongest, if not the very strongest organization among Negroes of this country. Each year chronicles accessions to the ranks and increase in assets to such an extent as excite our admiration and to further strengthen our belief in the material advancement of the race. To-day there exists among the Negroes of this country 2,632 K. of P. lodges, with a membership of 110,000, and adding to this the membership in the several courts, brings the grand total of membership in lodges under the direct administration of the colored K. P.'s to fully 150,00. The work this organization has done, and is doing, along charitable and benevolent lines for its members and those who depend upon its members is almost incomparable. The total resources of this great organization among Negroes of the United States amounted to $807,229.74 the first of July 1907, and to-day the resources amount to fully one million of dollars. That is a stupendous sum, and when it is considered that one of the many Negro fraternal organizations has succeeded in amassing resources equal to one million of dollars, the progress of the race, and the ultimate commercial and industrial independence of the race can no longer be doubted.—New York Age. Hon James A Rose Re-nominated or Secretary of State. Hon. C. F. Mortimer M. Who was nominated for States Attorney. Lyon Wins Race Thos. E. Lyon, the popular young lawyer is nominated. After the official count had been made, he was 75 votes in the lead of R. M. Sullivan, the next highest man. Harry Wilson ran ahead of all, and it is Lyon and Wilson on the Republican ticket and they will win. Mr. Bailey of the State House force was re-elected as Committeeman from his precinct, the first Chicago Ward. W. L. Edward's forecast of the election in The Forum last spring, has come true. Among those named was John G. Oglesby. The St. Louis District Conference Sunday school and Epworth League conventions will convene at Grace M. E. church, corner 14th and Brown streets, from the 19 to the 24 inst. There will be no lynching in this town. Keep quiet, don't talk so. Get the guilty man and let the law take its course You can bring your own hats and dresses to work on. illinery instructions, 25c a lesson Dressmaking lessons, 50c. Wire frames in all styles, 10c and up and carries to people of the This was den state primary in my opinion, elected State PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. thy Negro cen carriers, 5 rur ed. Every Bluff is a col Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, Subscribe for the Forum 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, acco by the price list on the amended plat of Red Birch No agent has authority to change any ten contract. No application will be accepted where the priless than that printed on the amended plat of the Company. Purchasers of any of these lots from the Red should send their deeds to J. W. Ruble, Register homa, to be recorded; the recording fee will be $ Horace Greeley's advice, given years ago, is a man, and grow up with the country." 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." TITLE. The title to these lots is gilt-edge and abe Deeds were given to the Red Bird Investment and the deeds were recorded in the office of the Western District, at Wagoner, Indian Territorial in the following books and pages: Record Book 32, at page 79; Record Book 34, at page 49 and Record Book 48, at page 121. LOCATION. Red Bird is on the Missouri, Kansas & Ore. operated by the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad west of Muskogee, in the fertile valley of the Ark. There can not be found a more fertile location in lahoma than the country tributary to Red Bird. The title to these lots is gilt-edge and absolutely perfect. Warranty Deeds were given to the Red Bird Investment Company for this property, and the deeds were recorded in the office of the United States Recorder for the Western District, at Wagoner, Indian Territory, and can be found of record in the following books and pages: Record Book 32, at page 79; Record Book 32, at page 80; Record Book 44, at page 49 and Record Book 48, at page 121. Red Bird is on the Missouri, Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad, which is operated by the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad, twenty-one miles 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 Oklahoma than the country tributary to Red Bird. For further particulars, call on or address BENJAMIN H. BELLAMY, 219 North 15th Street, Springfield, Ill. BRUCE·SURLES PIANO CO. A Fine Line of Millinery BENJAMIN H. BELLAMY, 219 North 15th Street, Springfield, III. A Fine Line of Millinery And Hand Made Hats at 1415 E. Adams Street -School of instruction in illinery and Dressmaking. Announce Mme Clark-Thompson Four rooms for rent with modern improvements. Inquire at the above address. 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. I do: Hair dressing, Scalp-treat, ment and all kinds of hair beautifying—handle: wigs, braids, pomadours, curis, puffs etc.. Satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a call. I have al so, nicely furnished rooms to let. MRS. F. J. NOTT. 225 W. Wash St Call Early Remember the place Opposite Post Office State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 --- Start with Red Bird. TITLE. LOCATION. 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 $ 75.00 Fine Mahogany Case Piano Former Price $300 now $125.00 Square Pianos 5.00, 10.00, 15.00 20.00 and up. Second Hand Organs 2.00, 3.00, 5.00, 10.00, 15.00 and up. The opportunity has arrived to buy a Piano or Organ at your own price. Easy payments. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. A Political Forecast The following article appeared in The Forum, Aug. 24. 1907 and the prediction has come true. Let us now predict that this ticket will go through in November. Editor Forum Replying to your letter of recent date, asking for a political prognostication as to the "line up" of the men for Republican state offices next year. I do so, "with malice toward none, and Charity for all," aspirants. In my opinion Charles S. Deneen will succeed himself for Governor. Because he has made a good governor, for all the people of the state. The future success of both the state and national ticket depends upon the record of the present administration His administration has been conservative, economical and progressive. He has stood for the things the people want; therefore the people will stand for him, because they want him. James A. Rose will in my opinion succeed himself as Secretary of State Mr. Rose has made a splendid state official, and the name of his friends in all parts of the state is "legions" It is safe to say that there are few if any men in the state who have a larger constituency than Mr. Rose which has been demonstrated by the very large vote he received at previous state elections. He is eminently fitted for the position; and in my opinion Mr. Rose will be re-nominated and elected, by and increased majority. James S. McCullough is the logical candidate for auditor of public accounts. He has made a good, faithful and efficient state official; having rendered a good account of his "Stewardship" to the people of the state by faithful discharge of the duties of his office: it is firmly fixed in the minds of the people, to make him Auditor of the state again as a fitting reward for meritorious service Mr. McCullough in my opinion will be re-nominated and elected state Auditor. Andrew Russell of Jacksonville, Illinois has the "right of way" for State Treasurer. He is a good man and carries the best wishes of the people of the state for that office. This was demonstrated at the last state primary election. Mr. Russell in my opinion, will be nominated and elected State Treasurer. William H. Stead of Ottawa, La-Salle County, has made a splendid record as attorney general for the state. It is conceded by the best authority that Mr. Stead will have no opposition. He "has fought a good fight," for the state and the people of the state are now ready to offer him again the position he has so acceptably, and so worthily filled. In my opinion Mr Stead will be renom. inated and elected Attorney General. Pine Bluff, Arkansas Most Progressive Negro City in the Union. Pine Bluff, Arkansas is a peculiar city—a progressive city and a wealthy Negro center. There are 11 mail carriers, 5 rural route men, all colored. Every mail carrier in Pine Bluff is a colored man. There are 4 colored men in the post office as clerks, 5 lawyers, 4 or 5 M. D's., 2 Dentists. All sorts of colored businesses. A five story Masonic Temple Negroes doing the major portion of the skilled labor, an Ice factory operated solely by colored men from boss down to "yard man." The col- Hair Straightening. Hair Work. Subscribe for the Forum DR J. H. MAGEE. ored people are progressive and we hope to see the time come when Springfield colored people will emulate the Arkansas city. Ex-Gov. Yates The people of Illinois, regardless of which faction they belong, recognize Mr. Yates as a political factor in Illinois politics and respect him and honor him, tho defeated, for his courage and pluck. He is a fighter and ran stronger, in Chicago than the Deneen people anticipated. Down state Governor Deneen ran better in many counties than the most ardent Deneenite expected. Gov. Yates, if he will, can save himself from an ignominious political death by allying himself and his forces, Lorimer and the rest, with Deneen, and go forth to the field of battle to fight for the election of a Republican Governor and a Republican legislature. And, in consideration for such work, let Governor Deneen and the Deneen forces swing their power to Yates for U. S. Senator. This would save Ex.Gov Yates from a premature political death and insure the election of Deneen and the Republican Legislature by the largest majority ever before recorded. The Ticket Deneen has made a great fight and will defeat Stevenson. We have nominated Chas. S. Deen. Let us elect him. Away with this talk of "Yates men knifing the head of the tickat. The people of Illinois have seen a Democratic Governor, they have seen soup houses and famine; they have seen labor, unemployed, factories, they have been closed. All these you have witnessed, shall we witness them again? Have you forgotten Altgeld's administration? Have you forgotten an empty state Treasury? Well do not talk of defeating the Republican ticket, will the rank and file voters of this state allow 6 or 8 politicians who are rich to plunge them again into starvation. You my dear readers must, having eyes, see, having ears, hear, and having understanding, judge for yourselves before it is too late. Do not listen to the man who is wont to believe or make you believe that we can't elect Deneen and the entire ticket nominated last Saturday—we can—we must—we will, 50,000 or 60,000 colored votes say Deneen shall be elected. And also Iaft. We can not digest a Democratic Governor at this time. Who is Adali Stevenson but an old time Democrat of the Southern type We are pleased to give below the Republican ticket—it is a good ticket and you kuow it. We want every colored man to interest himself. If you allow a Democrat to be elected at this crucial moment our welfare as citizens is in jeopardy. So prepare to repel all the weird stories and stand fast in the liberty wherewith the grand old party hath made you free and never let the siren song of traitors and thieves on the Democratic or Republican side misguide you. The ticket follows: GOVERNOR Chas. S. Deneen U. S. SENATOR Albert J. Hopkins LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR John G. Oglesby SECRETARY OF STATE James A. Rose STATE AUDITOR James S. McCullough CLERK SUPREME COURT J. McCan Davis GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. A 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. 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Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville, Granite City and St. Louis. °5:00 am †9:00 am †1:00 pm †6:00 pm °6:00 am †10:00 am †2:00 pm †6:20 pm °6:20 am †10:20 am †2:20 pm †7:00 pm °7:00 am †11:00 am †3:00 pm †8:00 pm °8:00 am †12:00 noon †4:00 pm †9:00 pm †5:00 pm †11:25 pm *11:30 pm *Local cars. †Limited cars. stopping at towns only. *Sleeper. §Limited cars making all stops. †Daily except Sunday. Corrected May 4, 1908. Cars leave Springfield for Lincoln †5, 7, 9 and 11 a. m.; 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 p. m. †5 a. m., daily except Sunday. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS 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. LABOR PAPER COMMENDS DENEEN. Illinois Tradesman, Official Paper of State Federation, Favors Governor. The Illinois Federation of Labor has commended Governor Charles S. Deene in his administration of State affairs. The Illinois Tradesman, the official paper for the Illinois Federation of Labor, and regarded as the leading Labor paper in Illinois, has the following to say of Governor Deneen: "The Tradesman, speaking in behalf of the welfare of the industrial classes, appreciates the many laws enacted at the personal and official request of Governor Deneen, in the interest of the working men and women of our State, and feel it our duty to speak the truth about a very capable and a very deserving public servant, and shall take occasion from time to time to give intelligent reasons why we should favor his renomination. "There are two distinct theories of administering the affairs of a government, one regards it as a purely party asset to be used in rewarding friends and purchasing personal loyalty—the other looks upon it in the light of a great corporation, organized to promote public interest and requiring for success unquestioned devotion and undivided attention to duty. The one for personal reasons may excuse official dereliction; the other holds all in authority to a strict accountability. Governor Deneen represents the latter type of executive and it is, therefore, not improper to ask under which system of administration are the rights and interests of the people most secure? "The Democratic leaders will tell you in confidence that Illinois is a hopelessly Republican State. Over fifty years of nearly unbroken political experience has forced this conclusion upon them. This being true, it behooves us to make a choice among the candidates of the Republican party who are asking the people's support for the office of Governor. "In a public controversy it is always permissible to expose your opponent's weaknesses. It is much better, however, to demonstrate your own strength. "Deneen's enemies are envious; failure hates to look upon the face of success; why is he strong? Because he has done things. Pretension has a short career. The people demand results. Men may howl until they are hoarse and shed tears until they are soaked, but if they accomplish nothing that endures that makes for human betterment, they pass away like a sound in the night. "The honest politician is concerned about the success of his party. This being a presidential year, the gubernatorial candidate ought to be a vote getter. If this consideration were to control the judgment of Republican voters at the primary on August 8th, the only marked name on the ballot would be that of Charles S. Deneen. Why? Because he is a stranger to defeat, he never was beaten in a political contest with the people. After four years of vigorous activity in the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Cook County, during which criminals rich and poor alike were punished, he was renominated, a rare occurrence, and at the election in 1900 received more votes in that county than William McKinley, candidate for president. Did his political power and popularity cease with the completion of his second term as State's Attorney? Let us see. As a candidate in 1904 for Governor he received nearly eight thousand more votes in Cook county and thirteen hundred more votes in the State than Roosevelt, the Republican candidate for president. No man in the public life of Illinois today has anywhere approached such a record as a vote getter, and he is stronger with the people now than at any previous period in his career. In all his campaigns, like the present, he has had many powerful opponents—he would be worthless without them. Following the train of his triumphs have appeared the complainers—the would-be destroyers—the critics—men, many of them who claimed to be able to deliver delegations threatening all sorts of vengeances if their criminal plots for private profit at public expense were interfered with—that class of people with their pleas and protests served only to define more clearly the line separating the good and evil influences in our social and political affairs, and to strengthen, politically, the hand of him who, before the Roosevelt regime, was practicing the doctrines of 'The Square Deal.'" CARES FOR WIVES AND ORPHANS. Interests of Soldiers at Quincy and Normal are Protected by Governor Deneen. We have had a soldiers' orphan homes ever since the war. Soon all of the war soldiers' homes were founded in all sections of the north. Later on soldiers' widows' homes were founded in the several states. These homes for the widow and the fatherless have given many a comfort which otherwise could not have, and in the home for the helpless defenders of the country, thousands of old and worthy veterans have spent their declining years in comfort. While all this has been a comfort to, and been approved by the loyal people of our land, there have been many instances where an element of profound sorrow has been mixed with it. It was those instances where, in entering the soldiers' home, the wife of the soldier, who was compelled to seek shelter in the home, could not enter with him. They were not only separated, but the wife was left to shift for herself. Nothing could be more sad than such a separation. The woman, now old, was the wife of the soldier when he was at the front. As such, perhaps, she spent many a night importuning the God of battles to spare him to her and when, perhaps, he lay wounded in the hospital, she could find no consolation until she knew he was recovering. They had lived together ever since the war. He was proud of her. She was proud of him. They had both made sacrifices for the country and the flag. They met with financial misfortune or were unable to lay up sufficient to keep them in their old age. Old age came at last and the poorhouse loomed up like a spectre before them. At last they were on the platform of the railway station. The old soldier was on his way to the soldiers' home. They bade each other farewell as the train came in. The train departed and that dear old wife, who endured all the apprehensions of the wife whose husband was on the fighting line, had no place to go except to the poorhouse, but she was willing even to endure this that her soldier husband might have a home. Such scenes as this caused Grand Army men and other sympathetic people to advocate the providing of a home where the soldier and his wife might both receive the comforts of a home. Appeals were made to governors and the legislatures, but nothing was done until Governor Charles S. Deneen, whose father was a soldier, was elected. A committee of the G. A. R. put the matter up to him and he responded promptly and recommended in his message that such a home be built at Quincy. The legislature passed a bill appropriating $132,500 for that purpose and the buildings are now nearing completion. In doing this, Governor Deneen has earned the good will of every soldier and his wife as a man who does things. Not only this, but when it was recommended that the soldiers' orphans at Normal be moved to Quincy, Governor Deneen heard the plea of the men of the G. A. R. that the home be maintained where it is and that compensation for the falling off of inmates be made by admitting other than soldiers' orphans where they could be educated and trained and given a start in the battle of life. These are things which, in themselves, were sufficient to insure Governor Deneen a warm place in the affections of all loyal men and women.—Decatur Ferald If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. James Rielly for Probate Judge. 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? 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[By Mrs. Etta Brown Starnes] Experienced music teacher,—anyone desiring music lessons from the 1st to 7th grade, can get thorough in structions. Special care given to all pupils. 1016 East Carpenter St. G EDWAD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Paumann Bros... Forner 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. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. 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. FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED ROOMS For light housekeeping. Prepared to 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 knowl. by K. of R. & S.. I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination for the office of state's attorney, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters of Sangamon County. THOMAS L. JARRETT SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES. Every Sunday. St. Paul, 622 E. Mason St., Rev. T. Price, pastor. Union, 12th & Mason Sts., Rev. C. S. Manuel, pastor. Zion, 9th and Carpenter, Rev. Williams, pastor. Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity, 15th St., between Washington and Jefferson Sts., Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, pastor. Pleasant Grove, 18th and Cass, Rev. Bloodworth, pastor. St. John, 14th and Mason Sts., Rev. J. Bundy, pastor. New Hope, 8th and Miller, Rev. M. C. 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 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. Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) St. Augustine's Mission. VETERINARIANS FOR DE NEEN. State Association Indorses Administration of Present Governor. The following resolutions were adopted by the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association at their semi-annual meeting at Galesburg, Illinois, July 15, 1908. WHEREAS, We acknowledge our indebtedness to Governor Charles S. Deneen for his favorable attitude towards the veterinary profession within our State for a more liberal education in the science of veterinary medicine and surgery, the result of which is already apparent in the demand for a higher standard of excellence in our profession, we offer our professional and personal support to the advancement thus inaugurated and commend to every veterinarian the need of careful and earnest co-operation to insure the success of these improved conditions to the betterment of the great live stock interests of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Asociation in semiannual convention assembled; That we appreciate the wise, patriotic and progressive administration of Governor Charles S. Deneen. Particularly do we commend the conduct of affairs under his direction in that branch of the State government in which we, as veterinarians, are interested, viz: the eradication and control of contagious diseases among domestic animals. The important changes brought about by him in the department of live stock inspection, which were favorably commented upon by this body a year ago, have found their fruition in a distinct advance in the cause of live stock sanitation and a more active and aggressive movement for the prevention and extermination of diseases among domestic animals. C. C. MILLS, M. D. C., Pres. N. I. STRINGER, D. V. S., Secy. Inter-Ocean Common Scold. Governor Deneen's dignified and manly reply to the attacks upon his administration by a partisan investigating committee has decidedly strengthened the sentiment in his favor in this county. The tirade of abuse heaped upon him by a Chicago paper, purporting to be a Republican paper, and which only represents a small minority of the party in that city, has not misled the people. The paper, always a fault-finder, has degenerated into a common scold. Governor Deneen's record, when, investigated, is clear refutation of every charge made by the investigating committee and its coadjutor.—Virginia Gazette. Challenged Voter Must Quify. If a voter is challenged he will not receive a ballot until he has established his right to vote. The challenged voter will be required to make and subscribe to an affidavit, which must be supported by the affidavit of one householder of the precinct who is a qualified voter. Upon receiving the ballot the elector should retire alone to the voting booth. The elector shall indicate his choice of The Doctor's Little Girl. The little daughters of a Missouri doctor were much interested in the new baby which had arrived at the home of a neighbor and which their mother told them had been brought by the stork. The children were promised a visit to the baby, and when the eventful day arrived Gladys sought her little sister and said: "Come on, sister; we are going to see Mrs. Smith's baby." To the surprise of all, the child declined to go. "I don't wont to see the baby," she said. "I'd rayer see the stork." These same little girls were busy at work in the kitchen one morning when their mother entered the room. She noticed a dark concoction cooking on the stove and attempted to remove the pan. "Oh, mama," objected the children, "don't take it off. We are boiling a mud puddle."—Lippincott's MERCHANTS SUPPORT GOVERNOR. Illinois Retail Merchants' Journal Warns Against Loss of Advantages Gained Under Deneen. That the public services of Governor Deneen are not unappreciated by those who have been directly and indirectly benefited by his policies is evidenced in the interest taken in his candidacy by the retail merchants of Illinois. The boom resulting from Governor Deneen's fight for a reduction in freight rates is one which affects every shipper, but its beneficial results have been most directly felt by merchants who are in constant receipt of a variety of commodities. How they feel on the subject is shown by the following from their official organ, The Illinois Retail Merchants' Journal: "The article in the June issue entitled 'Advance in Freight Rates,' in which the stand taken by Governor Deneen in bringing about the twenty per cent reduction on local freight rates and contrasting his action with the dilatory and constructing tactics by Governor Yates, has aroused much interest. The editorial was reprinted in many of the dailies; those coming to our notice being the Chicago Tribune, Lincoln Herald, Streator Free Press, Albion Journal, The Journal of Springfield. "With the cry among railroads for an increase in freight rates, The Journal takes the stand as it has in all matters pertaining to the achievements by the organization, that it is equally important to stand guard over victories won as to achieve them. "Recalling the effort put forth to bring about this equitable reduction of the rates of our state, the Retail Merchants' association cannot sit idly by and have no concern in the future fixing of rates. This is one of the reasons why such a distinct parallel was drawn between the two aspiring candidates for the nomination for governor by the Republican party. "The retail merchant has an interest in these things, he is vitally concerned therein, and in these days when so many things combine to jeopardize his calling, it is up to him to give consideration to an administration which has taken a fearless stand on a question of so great moment to him as the reduction in freight rates in our state."—State Journal. State Game Department. Previous to Governor Deneen's administration the salary of the state game commissioner was paid from the general appropriation fund for state officers. The strict enforcement of the game law under the present administration has so largely increased the revenue of the department from the sale of hunters' licenses and other sources that the salary of the game commissioner is now paid from the game fund, relieving the general taxpayer of the state from that burden. From 1905 down to the present time no appropriations have been made for the salaries of any of the officers of the game department, and each year a surplus has been left in the game fund. In addition, a state game propagation farm, containing 325 acres, has been leased, equipped and stocked with all species of game birds, both domestic and foreign, suitable to this climate, and large importations of game birds and their eggs are made from foreign countries every year. As a result Illinois is now in the foremost rank among the states in the pioneer work of restocking depleted sections with game birds. Thousands of game birds and their eggs are distributed annually by the department without expense to the taxpayer or to the persons receiving them. In the purchase, propagation and distribution of game animals, birds and eggs throughout Illinois $71,160.97 has been expended since the commencement of the work under the Deneen administration in 1905, an amount which covers the running expenses of the game farm, including salaries and materials for the construction of the wire enclosures and pens for retaining the birds and animals. As other states are following the example of Illinois in game propagation it is believed by the department that the state game farm will be made partially, if not wholly, self-supporting next year. One thing is noticeable: You cannot hear even from the Inter-Ocean, that unfair methods were resorted to by Deneen to get the nomination. Taft's Speech of Acceptance Week before last at his home in the historic city of Cincinnati, overlooking the crystal waters of the Ohio, William Howard Taft was officially notified that he is the Republican nominee for President, made his speech of acceptance which is a lengthy document dealing comprehensively with all the vital questions of the day. Among those subjects most delicate, Mr. Taft handled with profound sagacity Some of these questions are: The Injunction law, Personal Monopoly Tariff and the Democratic Party and the Race Question. On the race question Mr Taft says: Rights of the Negro The Republican Platform refers to those amendments to the Constitution that were passed by the Republican party for the protection of the negro. The negro in the forty years since he was freed from slavery; has made remarkable progress. He is becoming more and more a valuable member of the communities in which he lives. The education of the negro is being expanded and improved in every way. The best men of both races, with the North as well as at the South, ought to rejoice to see growing up among the southern people an influential element disposed to encourage the negro in his hard struggle for industrial independence and assured political status The Republican platform adopted at Chicago, explicitly demands justice for all men with out regard to race or color, and just as explicitly declares for the enforcement, and without reservation in letter or spirit of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendment to the Constitution. It is needless to state that I stand with my party squarly on that plank in the platform and believe that equal justice to all men and the fair and impartial enforcement of these amendments is in keeping with the real American spirit of fair play. Colored Churches and the Children It is a deplorable fact that 90 per cent. of the colored people belong to or are inclined in the faith or doctrines of the Methodist and Baptist churches, (and therefore their children go there) to find that our children of these denominations are so far behind the children in culture, refinement, real biblical information and morality of the children of the Episcopal, the Lutheran, the Catholic and other churches which have been termed strange doctrines. We mean as to the ratio of members. Now this may be a broad assertion and some one will of course, get mad because the editor of The Forum, has the courage to say so, yet no informed, broad-minded person will get mad. The writer is a Methodist, born and bred and a first cousin of the Baptist, having attended the Baptist church almost as much as the Methodist. The fair minded Methodists and Baptists will not get angry but proceed to find out the reason why, after they have investigat. ed and found out that the assertions here made, are true. We take the liberty to assign the following primary and major causes 1st Preaches and teachers in the churches and Sunday school who are inefficient. 2d Home training not thorough, or not as thorough as the other churches—Bible students with only a surface education. 3d Lax rules and poor discipline. 4th Insincerity—you tell your children to go to Sunday school. Why not take them there? You allow them to go from Sunday school and even from church at night, unattended, down town on Washington street. How many of you go over the Sunday school lessons with your children and read the Bible to them, explaining this and elaborating on that portion of the Scripture? You ask me if the Lutherans do that? I answer yes—do the Episcopals do that? I answer yes. Not only that, at their church services they teach you what prayer is and how to pray—why this or that should be done—punishment for bad and the reward for good deeds done, here on earth where heaven has its beginning Another thing: We will select a person superintendent of a Sunday school who is not competent, just because we like him. Our men are called to preach without preparation, but other men of other denominations must prepare. We have too much of the theoretical emotional religion while others show theirs in their piety, integrity, love, true love for the other, morality and Christianity—in fact too many of our men placed in the positions where leaders and teachers belong are a travesty on Christianity and a detriment to the progress not only of the race, but of the church and the nation. The thing to do now is to see if these allegations are true, then see your error and let us proceed to mend them. Go down oftener to the Lutheran church or the white churches and to the Episcopal Mission and see this bush though it is buring is not consumed. Yes investigate and if The Forum is not right, write an article of substantial refutation. This is a serious question. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Dr. J. H. Magee prophesied the election of Hon. John G. Oglesby at the time he made his announcement as a candidate for lieutenant governor. Dr. J. H. Magee nominates Hon. James A. Rose for governor in 1912 and says he is a winner as well as a peacemaker between friends. Let every precinct, every ward and every county and district in the state organize and get workers. We will show these fellows what manner of man Deneen is. We fear not Stevenson. The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. "Don't Worry Twelve" is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. Public stenogra phy. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S. 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois Read ..... TO-MORROW MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deductions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 E. 56 St., Chicago, Ill Who Will Be President? Who Will Be President? This is a Presidential year, every man must read to keep posted on politics. The Courier-Journal, (Henry Watterson, Editor) is a Democratic newspaper, but it prints the news as it develops. One dollar a year is the price of the "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Women's Club Notes. The Springfield Woman's club will meet at the residence of the president, Mrs. J. C. 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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. The Dunbar News Company Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 306 1/2 S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a regular news store, handling all colored literature, books, etc., also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. L. Rogers, Manager. 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. The following persons are called to meet at 726 E. Washington St, Tuesday, Aug. 18, for the purpose of preparing for a celebration of the emancipation proclamation. By order of Samuel Alexander Wm. Massengale, Wm. Cansler, H. Sallie, B H: Bellamy, J. E. Thompson, Edward Lee, Wm. Bass, E. L. Rogers who served in capacity of treasurer last year desires to offer his resignation as he will not be able to serve on the committee satisfactorily. Colonel Marshall was in the city this week Invest some money in Oklahoma land—now don't wait until oil is found, then rone but the rich can buy, now all can buy—see B. H. Bellamy or E. L. Rogers. If you are not a reader of The Forum, telephone 998 and have us send you the paper, only 15c the month. Only real Republican paper in Central Illinois run by colored people, out regularly. The Woman's Guild of the St. Augustine Mission, P. E. church, will give a lawn party on Friday evening, Aug. 21. at the residence of Mrs Anabelle Harmon, 1614 S 17th street. Ali are invited. Mrs. Inez Willis of N. 4th street, is somewhat indisposed. Andrew Collins of Henderson, Ky., was in the city a few days ago, the guest of his niece, Mrs. Inez Willis. Mrs. L. E. Barksdale and son, Odell; will leave the city Sunday morning for a trip to Evansville, Ind., Sebree, Slaughters, Providence and Hopkinsville, Kentucky, visiting relatives and friends. We wish them a pleasant time. Mrs. Clara Walker of S. 17th street, is quite ill. Mrs. Mary George of 1429 S. 11th street, is indisposed. Miss Lula Shelby of Kansas City, is the guest of her grandmother in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Barksdale entertained W. G. Matthews of Columbus, Ohio, at dinner, last Wednesday. A. S. Stone of 1024 E. Washington street; is in Neg Concord, Ky. He will visit Paducah, Almo, and Murray before his return. Miss Lou Tucker will leave in the near future for a visit with relatives and friends. --- [Name] and Local OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, champoon and Massages. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. MRS. MARY SPEARMAN'S ICE CREAM PARLOR and LUNCH COUNTER 911 E. Miller St. She earnestly solicits the patronage of the public. Here is your Chance to Secure a Comfortable Home Two lots each 40x157 or (80 x 157 ft.) 2 story 9 room houses in good condition, well, cellar, sewer and fruit. See me about the price. Chas. A. Ellis, 7061/2 E. Wsshington St. MATRIMONIAL Miss Ada Hinton surprised her many friends week before last by marrying, very unexpectedly a young gentleman from St. Louis, Mo. We wish them much happiness and prosperity. They will reside in the city for the present. The Baptist churches of the city, gave a union picnic at Wash ing park last Thursday. There was quite a host of merry children accompanied by their pa rents or chaperones. All enjoyed themselves in the various ways peculiar to childhood. At 12 m. a bounteous dinner was spread. The day proved to be an enjoy able one to all who attended. 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 & B Resta 728 E. Washington S Now one of th To our new quarter cial invitation 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 patr Regular Meals a specialty. 2I meals by ticket. $3 00. We are prepared to serve for NEAL & BROW To give the best meal; the best services and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 2I meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. Do You Want Recognition? Often have we told readers of The Forum how they may get recognition, respect and even positions from the big stores, but you can't even get them to try the plan. Listen, we have advised you to buy from Hall & Herrick because that firm employs Frank Hicklin as salesman, but you do not do so to any appreciable extent. Buy every book and paper from Simmons, buy from Clarkson, Peter Myers should sell every colored man such as he needs of that line, but you run to some shoddy place that never advertises or never invites you in. Myers Bros. are fine men but they never invite you through a colored paper or seldom do so. Watch the papers run by colored people and go to the mer who advertise and tell them you appreciate the fact that you are invited through a colored paper. Until you exert your intelligence and show your manhood, the public will take it for granted that you have neither of these qualifications which go to make a good free citizen. It is not even out of place for the minister to call your attention occasionally to your duty along this line. Religion is not all after death. 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 713 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 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 rs, we extend a spe- to the public. meal; the bestserv- and most courteous rons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. banquets and socials on request. N. Proprietresses. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home-Corner Eighth and Jackson streets-take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery-take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. 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. 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