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THE FORUM M. D. H. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the MAN. Soldier; Abolitionist; Statesman; Emancipator; Martyr. JOHN H. RUCKEL For City Treasurer. Mr. Jehn H. Ruckel, a Republican candidate for Ctiy treasurer, is verily, a representative of the best type of citizens and will fill the office, if ejected, as creditable and honorable, as any man in the city. He has lived here all of his life time, and is and has been, identified with the progressive men of the city. Give him fair consideration and he assures you that the honor, if it be conferred upon him, will not be in vain. He is qualified and will "Be ye doers and not sayers only." give the office his time and attention. In another column, appears his announcement. O. V. Royall was in Alton, on legal business this week. The Centennial Celebration was a signal success. MISTAKE—The advertisement for some show last Monday stating that Arval Terrell took part, is erroneous, he having nothing to do with it. Terrell and Liggins are soon to put on an excellent show, however. BLOOMINGTON,ILL. Miss Van Barton, of Alton, is the guest of Miss Leorah Walker of W. Front St.—Misses Mcgregory and Carter, were the guest of Mrs. Warren Moore this week Mrs. Chas. Caldwell is showing improvement. The members of the A. M. E. church are conducting a series of meetings. Elder Tiff conducting the services. Mr. Royal Payne Williams is in Chicago on business—Miss H. Green is no better at his writing. LaRue Hoagland is improving. Mrs. Wm. Caldwell is convalescent—Mrs. Huddleson, of Tone ka Kansas has returned home Mrs. Annie Dalton has issued invitations for a valentine party to be given Feb 15 at the residence of Mrs. James Samuels -The members of the 3d Christian chu are holding a series of cottage prayer meetings in preparation for a revival to be held next month. Mrs. H. D. Cottman wore a beautiful pink creation at the banquet at St John's A. M. E. church last Tuesday night, and carried a shower bouquet of pinks, with pinks in her hair. M. · THE FORUM 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: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once Gammon The Printer 3051 8o. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Fdr, 131909. ON LINCOLN'S CENTENNIAL. Lincoln, thou who gave to manhood Right to earn its manhood's due; Thou, who pledged to woman's honor Right to keep that honor true. Martyred for a Nation's sinning Is thy sacrifice in vain. Are the noble things you stood for Doomed to obloquy and shame? Seest thou, with thy clearer vision. How thy high ideals and pure. Things thou gav'st thy very life for Stir the Nation's heart no more? Seest thou wrongs thou wouldst have righted. Done with none to cry them shame; Wrongs that stain the Nation's honor, Wrongs that make thy work in vain? Lincoln, Lincoln, stone and story, Vaunting praise and martial song, Cannot take the place of Justice, Cannot make a right of wrong. What are words but empty honors If they grow not into deeds; What, to thee a Nation's homage Lest thy wiser thought it heeds! Theo' today the Nation praise thee, Shrine thy dust in costly tomb, Set thy name among its heroes, Write thy praise in rhythmic rune; Truer, aye, and dearer, vastly, Is the praise of honest deeds Wrought through love for weaker brothers For some frailer human's needs. CORA J. BALL. ODE TO ETHIOPIA. O Mother Race! to thee I bring This rledge of faith unwavering, This tribute to thy glory. I know the pangs which thou didst feel. When slavery crushed thee with its heel, With thy dear blood all gory. II. Sad days were those—ah, sad indeed! But through the land the fruitful seed Of better times was growing. The plant of freedom upward sprung. And spread its leaves so fresh and young— Its blossoms now are blowing. III. Be proud, my Race, in mind and soul; Thy name is writ on Glory's scroll In characters of fire. High 'mid the clouds of Fame's bright sky, Thy banner's blazoned folds now fly And truth shall lift them higher. Go on and up! our souls and eyes Shall follow thy continuous rise, Our ears shall list thy story. From bard who from thy root shall spring And proudly tune their lyres to sing Of Ethiopia's glory. Dr. C. S. Nelson, a prominent professional man, seeks to become a member of the city council of Greater Springfield. In another column of the Forum you will find his announcement as a candidate for nomination from the 7th ward, subject to the decision of the Republican primary, Tuesday, February 23, 1909. THE EFFICACY OF PRAYER. Rev. J. H. Smalley, pastor of Grace M. E. Church, preached an able sermon last Sunday, an effort worthy of comment. His text being the 17th verse of the Epistle of James: Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed. Mr. Smalley proved to be an able and well informed man; who ably delivered his discourse, explicitly and effectually. The Pythian Monitor, New York Review, The New York Age, The Planet, The Freeman, The Recorder, Indianapolis, The Boston Guardian, all the very best colored papers, can be had at Thompson's each week. A complete account of the Centennial will appear in these papers. Royall Argues on Constitutionality of Anti Mob Law. Attorney O. V. Royall appeared in Circuit Court last Saturday, and in rebuttal to the City Attorney's demur, made an able plea in defense of the riot claims. The city attorney held that the law is unconstitutional. Mr. Royall made an able plea, citing several states where the same law has been declared constitutional by state supreme courts. In course of her sermon Sunday evening, at St. Paul Church, Mrs. Wilson quoting said: "There is no real pleasure that is not shared with a friend." In other words, you cannot, in fact, enjoy anything unless you permit some friend to partake of a part of the same. Question? Take out an insurance policy from the colored agents. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. Dr. Ferguson of the Episcopal Church, preached another able sermon Sunday. Text, "Why stand ye here idle all the day." He is one of the profound, as well as able, preachers in the city, and you learn lessons in the city, and you learn lessons inelibly by listening to his able and incontrovertible arguments. You will find on your ticket on the Republican side, the name of Joseph Zimmerman for City Treasurer Mr. Zimmerman is so well known that it is hardly necessary to for us to go into details on his case. He is a young man and in every way qualified for the place. He will prove efficient; he is only seeking the place on his merits as a qualifi- d elector of this city. For Treasurer, Joe Zimmerman, on Republican ticket. Remember it pays to look before you leap—let no man pay you one cent for your vote, Democratic or Republican—don't tell a candidate a "story," if you are going to vote for one man don't tell a "fib" to another, it doesn't pay. Suppose you told a man you would do all you could to elect him, and he was so gracious to pay you $5.00 or $10.00 as per agreed, and then you go off and deceive him and work for the other fellow, would you not be scared of eternal retribution? The same question is pronounced to the candidate who promises a man a certain thing for services, provided he (the candidate) is elected, and when he is elected, gives the place to some other person who worked against him, or did nothing specially for him. Roy M. 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Alwa Political For City Clerk. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-nomination for city clerk, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, February 23, 1909. J. Emil Smith. For Mayor. Announcement is made of the candidacy of L. Y. Sherman for mayor of Springfield, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. FOR CITY TREASURER: I hereby announce myself a candidate for City Treas. on the Republican ticket, subject to the decision of the republican Primaries, February 23, 1909. JOHN H RUCKEL. FOR ALDERMAN. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the city council from the 7th ward, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Feb. 23. C. S NELSON, M. D. I hereby announce myself a candidate for city Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Feb. 23 JOSFPH ZIMMFMAN. FOR CITY ATTORNEY Roy M. Seeley, on the Republican ticket, is a candidase for City Attorney. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Thomas Watson, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed Executor of the Last Will and Testament of the said deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the April term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 5th day of April, 1909, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are also required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 28th day of January, 1909. CHARLES S. GIBBS, Executor. Royall & Gibbs, Attorneys. ory making years. Every detail of and throughout the world. The entire extra and regular sessions. TWO and State Administrations. The ver- 1910. ALL THE NEWS OF ALL THE ST LOUIS Democrat or more pages each Tuesday and in the United States. 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GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. Legal expenses, advertising, printing and stationery..... 32,949.99 Postage, telegraph, telephone, express, furniture and fixtures..... 14,452.16 All other disbursements..... 51,381.94 Total disbursements.....$2,006,896.14 LEDGER ASSETS. Book value of bonds.....$3,231,759.36 Cash on hand and in bank..... 74,861.88 Bills receivable..... 12,209.38 Other ledger assets..... 14,375.50 Total ledger assets.....$3,333,206.12 NON LEDGER ASSETS. Interest accrued..... $38,933.95 Gross premiums in course of collection..... 301,290.06 Gross assets.....$3,673,430.13 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT ADMITTED. Pills receivable..... $12,209.38 Gross premiums in course of collection..... 28,694.44 Book value of bonds over market value..... 322,736.24 ___ $353,640.06 Total admitted assets.....$3,309,790.07 LIABILITIES. Net amount of unpaid losses..... $629,453.41 Total unearned premiums..... 1,046,583.95 Commission and brokerage..... 68,731.05 Salaries, rents, bills, etc..... 45,000.00 Advance premiums..... 13,685.00 Other liabilities..... 250,000.00 Total liabilities.....$2,053,453.41 BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS. Total premium received during the year..... $171,122.42 Total losses paid during the year..... 54,068.36 OSCAR KING, Gen'l Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of January, 1908. E. A. Rabener, Notary Public. (Seal.) OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Annual statement of the Pennsylvania Casualty Co., of Scranton, Penna., on the 31st day of December, 1907, made to the Insurance Superintendent of the State of Illinois, pursuant to law. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock paid up in cash.....$200,000.00 INCOME. Premiums received during the year.....$469,094.51 Interests and dividends.....15,847.15 Inspections.....96.30 Profit on sale or maturity of ledger assets.....400.00 Policy fees.....9,647.71 Total income.....$495,085.67 DISRURSEMENTS. Losses paid during the year.....$205,899.08 Commission or brokerage.....135,119.80 Policy fees retained by agents.....9,647.71 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents and employees.....59,859.15 Rents.....6,177.26 Repairs, expenses and taxes on real estate.....327.55 All other taxes, licenses and insurance department fees.....11,222.93 Legal expenses, advertising, printing and stationery.....15,095.50 Postage, telegraph, telephone, express, furniture and fixtures.....10,457.77 All other disbursements.....3,930.94 Total disbursements.....$458,737.89 LEDGER ASSETS. Book value of real estate.....$38,050.00 Mortgage loans on real estate.....2,500.00 Loans on collateral security.....2,000.00 Book value of bonds and stocks.....340,004.50 Cash on hand and in bank.....88,101.24 Bills receivable.....2,026.58 Agents accounts.....22,349.61 Total ledger assets..... $495,031.93 NON LEDGER ASSETS. Due and accrued..... $3,654.00 Gross premiums in course of collection ..... 94,798.59 Gross assets..... $593,484.52 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT ADMITTED. Company's stock owned..... $ Bills receivable..... 2,026.58 Gross premiums in course of collection..... 5,687.17 Book value of bonds and stocks over market value..... 37,843.01 $45,556.76 Total admitted assets..... $547,927.76 LIABILITIES. Net amount of unpaid losses..... $80,078.19 Total unearned premiums..... 184,327.58 Commission and brokerage..... 25,238.99 Salaries, rents, bills, etc..... 969.39 Settac vbkgqj cmfwyp vbkgq cmfwyyewewww State, county and municipal taxes..... 5,000.00 Total liabilities..... $295,614.15 BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS. Total premium received during the year..... $54,615.27 Total losses paid during the year..... 13,906.76 THOS. E. JONES. President. F. H. KINSBURY. Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3sit day of January, 1908. Call at this office for type-writing, work. 805% So. 6th St, Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic “CORRECT ENGLISH—HOW TO USE IT.” A Monthly Magazine devoted to the use of English, Josephine Turck Baker, Editor. Partial Contents. Queries and answers. ‘The Art of Couversation. Shall and Will: Shi uid and Would: flow to Use them Pronunciatious(Century Dictionary). Correct Knglish in the Home. Correct Kuglish in the School What to Say and What vot to Say Course in Grammar. Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Studies io English Literature. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 10 cents for sam- ple copy Department E. CORRECT ENGLISH, Kvanston;: Ill. For Sale at Thomp- son’s and '728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25¢ per month. Synopsis of Illinois Game Law You may huot and kill qual enly from November roth tu December 20, of each’ year. You must net kill any prairie chicken or grouse for a period of four years from the first day of July 1997 or any wild turkey, pheasant or partridge for a Deriod of six years from July 1, 1907. You must not ne’, trap cr ensnare quail, prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under any circumstances, unless authorized to do so by the State Game Comissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August 1st to Novem- ber 30th, of each year. You may kill grey, red fox or black squirrels from July rst to November 15th of each year. You may kill all kinds of snipe and plover from September 1st to May ist of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September ist to April 15th of each year. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or othe. water fowl after sundown or before sunrise of each succeeding day. You must not kill wild geese. ducks. brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from any steamboat, sailb at. electric or gasoline launch, or from any sinkboat, box or sneakboat, or artificial blind in the open waters of this State. You must not kill wild -geese, ducks, brant, quail, pheasants, partridges, prai- rie chickens, grouse or squirrel for mar- ket or commercial purposes. You must not sell, buy or have in possession for the purpose of selling. or transport for the purpose of sale, any wild geese, ducks. brant, quail, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrels that have been killed .n the State of Illinois. Yon must not at any time kill more than twenty wild ducks, geese, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl, or more than fifteen quail or other game birds in one day. You must fot kill, Catch or have in possession, living or dead, any wild bird Or part of bird other than a game bird, except English sparrow, crow, crow black-bird ot chicken hawk, and you must not purchase or expose such birds for sale. You must not destroy or remove from their nests the eggs of any prairie chick- en, grouse, quail, wild turkey, pheasant, partridge, duck, goose, brant or song bird. You may kill for commercial purpose and transport for sale or market all kinds of snipe, plover, mourning doves and rabbits. You must not Offer for sale or trans- port for the purpose of selling any snipe or plover or mourning dove after the expiration of five days next succeeding the first day of the closed season; nor can you sell the Same during the first two days of the open season. Inhabitants of this State may receive game coming from other states where it is lawful to kill and ship out of such states, and expOse and sell on the mar- ket such game between the first day of October and the first day of February of the following year. SUNSET Sonepat Er » Galt a ee cilire iad $1.50 all the Far West. ayer CAMERA CRAFT devoted each*month to the ar- tistie reproduction of the bet $1.00 work of emetear end professional a year | photographers. no a eee aaa WONDERS 1 book of 75 pages, cont 120. colored he of 1 cold ee Clie 90-75 and Oregon. Toul . . . $3.25 All for . . . + $1.50 Address all orders to SUNSEF MAGAZINE Flocd Building @ ‘San Francisco All hunter's licens-s, whetoer resident or non-resident, expire on the first day of June of each year. You must not use or attempt to use the license of another person, or in any manner make any.change in any license for the purpose of tran-ferring the same, under the penalty of prosecution for forgery. Owners of farm lands, their chi dren or tenants, may hunt and kill game on their own farms during the open season when It is lawful to kill game, without procuring hunter's license, but they must not hunt beyond the lines of their own farms without a hunter's license. ‘The State Game Commissioner, his wardens or deputies, may hunt. ensnare or enteap game birds and animals and transport them to seccions of the State where a scarcity of these game birds or animals exists for the purpose propagat- ing and restocking said sections of the State. You must procure a license before hunting rabbits but they may be killed and sold in any number and in all sea- sons of the year. You must not at any time use a ferret for the purpose of hunting, capturing or killing any game, animals or rabbits. The title to and ownersnip of all song birds, game birds, and animals protected Er the game law is declared to be in the State. JOHN A. WHEELER, State Game Commissioner, Sprinerietp, ILes. | June 1, 1908. REISCH BREWER YCO Uity Brewery Their Gollle Beer is Fine Rock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! +4 Call at Thompson's, 81' Hast Wash ington st for colored papers. ROYALL& GIBBS Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. oe NOTARY PUBLIC Office 2234 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 oO ae a oar t a + The Eureka Comb Winans esi ice A EL ae im She Siena He ‘ It is an assured fact that there is now on the market, a COMB, Scientifically Made of Hardened and Highly Polished Metals. 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Look at our terms: 100 Worth of Goods, 5,00 Down, 7 month 75 Worth of Goods, 3.50 Down 5 month 50 Worth of Goods, 2,50 Down, Lmonth nd Open till 8 p. m. Gene Legal Notice. A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. CIRCUIT COURT, MARCH TERM, A. D. 1909. STATE OF ILLINOIS, }« Sangamon County, iss. Nancy Fields vs. \ In Chancery. Elzie Fields, Affidavit of the non-residence of Elzic Fields, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said Elzie Fields that the complainant filed her bill of com- plaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 12th day of January, A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against defendant, re- turnable on the first Monday of March next, 1909, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Hlzie Fieids, shall he and appear before the Sangamon County Cireuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Spring- field, on the first Monday of March, A. D. 1909, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as con- fessed, and 2 decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. | 8. T. JONES, Clerk. Please don’t put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them a SSE = Pe es ee, Straight Y H i Dear Strs:—1 have used only one bottle of pone pomade and now I would not be without it for it makes my hair soft ane straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. ‘Mas. W. F. Walker, Sta, 1—Harriman, Tenn, Ford’s Hair (Formerly knowmas Ozonized Ox Marrow) Fifty years of success has proved its merits. The use of Ford's Huir Pomude makes stub- born, harsh, kinky or curly~hair straight, soft and glossy and easy to comb, and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length. Removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from fall) i¢ out or breaking off and gives it new life and vivor. Absolutely harmiess- used with splendid re- sults even on the youngest children. Delicately perfumed, its use is a pleasure, ss ladies of refinement everywhere declare. Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else alleged to be “just as wood.” If you want the best resu.ts, buy the best Pomade—it will pay ou, Look for this name Carles Bard Bead on every package. It your drageint Cannot supply you with the genalie, werwifi gond 303 ne bottle regular eizefor - - - $ .50 ‘Three bottles ** a - - - 1.40 Six 7 * - - - * 2.50 Qne bottle, smal “ - 2. - 35 Wepay postage and express charges to all points iP. S.A. When ordering send Postal or Express loney Order. All orders shipped promptly on Feceipt of price. | Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., BR East Kinzie St. Chicago, 1. ‘ORD'S HALRB POMADE ts made only in Obl cago by the Shore Ber. Agente Se TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: Kast. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. "5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *5:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m, Tlb am. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:40 a.m. 7:30 acm. *9:00 am. 40:00 alm. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m, *12:40 p.m. #11500 acm. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. #2340 p.m *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *h:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. #2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:99 p.m 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. #700 p.m. *7:00 p.m $:29 p.m: 9:00 p.m 10:00 p.m 11:20 p.m. 11:00 pam. 411:30 p.m. *LLimited, Sleeper. All others local. ete pust DIRT SMOKE CINDERS 1 wish every Pythian “brave man” would take a copy of the Pythian Monitor. There is an article in the December number on “Reclaim Your Suspended Members” which is worthy of attention. In the January issue E. L. Rogers will have an article on “Pythianism and Our Duty” and other matter pertaining to our Springfield jodges. All who desire this Pythian paper can secure a copy at J. E. Thompson's grocery store or Neal & Brown's restaurant. rere Parties will please enter into no bus*-ess transactions for this paper wn anyone save authorized agents 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, @ philanthropic agency, this club has 4 ‘social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. -H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higgin- botham is chairman, of the social sec- tion; Miss Clara Blackwell is press | reporter for this club. | The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk— meets every Thursday. |{Dia'tWorry Twslva’? is comp sed lof the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and lit- erary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. OR | Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25¢ the month. We have all man- ner of lodges here. 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. Joseph Zimmerman Announces His Candidacy for the Office of City Treasurer on Republican Ticket Urged by business and financial interests of Springfield to become a candidate, Joseph Zimmerman, comptroller of the city, yesterday formally entered the race for city treasurer. Mr. Zimmerman will go into the Republican primaries with strong support. Possessed with a business experience that few young men enjoy. Mr. Zimmerman was eagerly sought as a candidate. An instance of Mr. Zimmerman's ability is shown in the attitude of the banking institutions of Springfield when he was appointed city comptroller by the late Mayor Griffiths two years ago. At that time every bank urged his appointment and signed a petition requesting Mayor Griffiths to make him comptroller. The latter, appreciating Mr. Zimmerman's worth, having been associated with him in From Springfield Over The Ill, T Beginning Feb. in until April sells one way ti to East St. Lou of $ The Safe Way NO Dust Dirt Smok Cinder From Springfield to E. St. Louis $1.50 Over The Ill, Traction System. Beginning Feb. 11th and continuing until April 1st., the I. T. S. sells one way tickets Springfield to East St. Louis, at the low rate of $1.50 The Safe Way NO Dust Dirt Smoke Cinders The Rapid Way THE SPRINGFIELD MON MENT COMPANY THIRD and MONROE. Offer Monuments of Distinctive Character of Drial and Workmanship, at the Fairest price Cons High Quality. "Good Work Takes Time!" Offer Monuments of Distinctive Character of Design, Material and Workmanship, at the Fairest price Consistent With High Quality. "Good Work Takes Time!" "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. WEEKLYCOURIERJOURNAL HENRY WATTERSON, Editor. Is a National Newspaper, Democratic in politics. It prints all the news without fear or favor. The regular price is $1.00 a year, but you can get the Weekly Courier-Journal and The Forum, both one year for $1.50 if you will give or send your order to this paper—not to the Courier-Journal. the Ridgely National bank, gave him the position without hesitancy. The affairs of the treasurer's office are complicated and require close business attention. The treasurer is township collector and directs the collection of taxes. Payments of all paving and sewer assessments also come through his office in addition to the various revenues of the city. Mr. Zimmerman's petition of nomination was filed by him yesterday afternoon. It bears the signatures of the bankers and many of the most prominent business men and citizens of Springfield. Mr. Zimmerman was born in Springfield and is 33 years old. He received his education in Springfield and prior to his appointment as city comptroller was for many years connected with the Ridgely bank. d to E. St. Louis .50 traction System. 11th and continu- 1st., the I. T. S. ockets Springfield s, at the low rate 1.50 The Rapid Way FIELD MON COMPANY active Character of Design, Mate Fairest price Consistent With Takes Time!" Daily Courier-Journal, a year, $6.00; Sunday Courier-Journal, a year, $2.00. We will give you a combination cut rate on Daily or Sunday if you will write this paper. AT ST. PAUL CHURCH last Sunday, Mrs. M. Wilson, the lady evangelist, occupied the pulpit and preached an able sermon Text being; "Ye are my friends if you do whatsoever I command you." She is conducting a revival at the church. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. Bloomington, Peoria, and Quincy lettets will appear next week. [Name not visible in the image] To Peoria -VIA Illinois Traction System. $1.25 ONE WAY 2.25 ROUND TRIP Cars Leave Springfield 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 A.M. 12:40—2:40—4:40—6:40 P.M. THE SAFE WAY NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY In the candidacy of Dr. Nelson for alderman of the 7th ward, it's the office seeking the man and not the man seeking the place. Dr. Nelson was not an aspirant for that or any other political position, and, in fact, he himself was trying to secure a live, progressive man of business standing that would represent the whole people of the ward and city, regardless of faction or political affiliations. The many citizens of the ward who thought he was the man to make the race, as he possessed all the qualifications to fill the bill, and they pressed him into service against his wishes, and it is now up to the voters of the ward to decide on the 23d of February whether he will be your nominee. Dr. Nelson needs no introduction to the people of the 7th ward or this city, as he is well known and is absolutely running on his merits, and in all his business transactions the people, both white and colored, claim that he has treated them fairly. He has been a resident of this city for fourteen years and is an extensive property owner; has not sought the office thus far, and only enters the race at the earnest solicitation of the people who want good government and a Greater Springfield. Dr. Nelson has held no public office and this is the first office at the gift of the people that he has sought. Dr. Nelson was born near Wapella, Ill., and was reared on a farm, gaining his education in a country school to which he walked three miles. He later attended the grade schools of Wapella after which he entered the drug business with Dr. J. H. Potter. He retired from this business in 1891, graduated from the Missouri Medical college in St. Louis, and has since taken a post graduate course in the Post Graduate school of Chicago; he began active practice of medicine in Morrisonville, Ill., in 1891, and after four years came to Springfield; he is a member of the Odd Fellows, M. W. A. Court of Honor and Knights of Pythias. Major General R. R. Jackson Institutes Uniform Rank. On Monday, January 25th, Major General Robt. R. Jackson and his private seeretary, Sergeant Leslie J. Henderson, of Chicago, arrived in the city. He came down for the purpose of instituting a Uniform Rank of the kK. P’s, While in the city they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Johnson, at their palatial home, 1139 S. Spring St. On their arrival a sumptuous dinner was given in their honor, consisting of seven courses and served by caterer I, Crittendon of the Hlinois Hotel, The rooms were artisti- cally arranged and beautifully dis- played with ferns and red and white carnations. The dining room was elaborately decorated with blue, yellow and red ribbons, colors of the order, and red carnations on the table. Those present besides the Major and Ser- geant were Major 0. B. Duncan, Lieut. C. Rose, C. C. Richard Bean. After- ward they repaired to the Castle Hall of the K. P.’s and there instituted the S. W. Stark Co. No, 18 Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, the first ever or- ganized in this city, 22 members be- ing pledged to be Sir Knights. The following officers were named: James H. Johnson, who has done so much to keep the Pythian banner aloft in this district, and who on the solict- tation of his friends exerted every in- fluence to organize the Co., was elected Captain; G. C. Rose, Ist Lieut; Wm. Fisch, 2d Lieut.; Albert Walker, Re- corder;*George Wells, Treasurer; Geo. Harrison, Guard; Jas. Page, Sentinel; Bennie Wheeler, Standard Bearer. They then retired to Neal & Brown's Cafe, where a banquet was tendered them by the newly formed Uniform Rank and the Pythians in general. M.S. Be calm and considerate, choose well hefore it is too late, the men you be- lieve will best serve the whole people. Rey. Smalley is veriiy correct when he says: “Prayer does not consist per se of a multiplicy of words, but the sincere, contrite outpouring of the soul.” We hold these truths to be self evident. You will tind on your ticket on the Republican side, the name of Joseph Zimmerman for City Vreasur- er, Mr. Zimmerman is x0 well known that it’ is hardly necessary for us to go into details on bis case He is a young man and in every way qualified for the place. He will prove efficient; he is only seeking the piace on lis merits as a qualiti- ed elector of this city. For Treasurer, Joe Zimmerman, on Republican ticket, Mr. Walker, of Altoa, who so assiduously fought for justice and th» law,-in the famous Alt- cm scno ol case, is in the city, em. ply dat the State house, Mr. Burrell. of Peoria, is in tie city Mrs. Sarah Gray and daughter Marie of Decatur, spent Sunday with her brother and family, Geo Price, Mr, Price is able to be out again on crutches. The case against Marcus Ter: rell for an alleged hold-up, was a fake, was nolled. The annual memorial services, in honor of the anniversary of Mrs. Lawrence, founder of Lin. coln Oid Folks Home, will be held at the Home, Sunday, Feb. 21,1909, The public is invited to attend. Mr. Anderson, of Elgin, Ill , is employed at the State house. NEGRO BUSiNESS MEN'S LEAGUE. The Negro Buasiness Men's League met Wednesday at A M Wiliams law office aud there were a goodly number out—much important business was done 2 new nanes were added to the list. ‘The vext meeting will be heid at Williams’ oftice, Wednes. day evening Feb. 24. Coma out even if you are vot actively eo gaged in business, We shall be pleased to have all ministers in teresied, you are uot sincere if you fail to Cooperate with us, 5 From last week a few items from the Kast End Health is very good with the exception of Mrs. Emma Nelson of 429 N. 13th St.; have been somewhat indisposed for several days. Notice— Husband Wanted—Must be a man that never did drink and never will drink and never did take a chew of tobacco, and never will. Never told a lie, and never will Must let his wife do all the talking, and he listen; and above all he must go home at night for _I have no place for him to sleep. “Any one wishing to take a chanee call on or write Mrs. F. H., 1508 E. Mason St. Mr. Chas. Watts has left the mines and gone on a farm. We are glad to see some of our colored men go on the farm. There will be a series of meetings at the St. John’s Church, beginning Bebruary 14th. That is all for this end of, town this week. Hoping a grand success to the Forum and its many readers.—From the Bast End A BIRTH DAY PARTY, Last Sunday, in honor of her 11th birth day anniversary, Moss Annie Evans, of 929 So. Pastieid Si... gave a becutiful afiernoon party fors veral of ber friends, Quite an enjoyable tims was hid and the little Misses are ela. ed from so cordial reception at tne hands of their hostess, Tne boys’ meeting will be heid at Pleasant Grove Baptist church Sunday. Fec 14 Mr. Biankin, of St. Louis bro ther of Mrs. James Brewington, was the guestlof the Brewingtons 118 So- 11th Street, last Sunday Mr. James Cook entertained a few friends last Saturday ever ing at the residence of Mrs Sa rah Harris N. 2ud Street, in hon- or of his birth day anniversary, ENTERTAINS ROYALLY. Last Friday evening at the home of Mrs, Carrie Lee Hamil ton,on Hist Adims Street. o¢ - curred one ef the prettiest sucial events of the season, in the uature of a musicale ard whist party, in houor of the Misses Evangeline and Biossom Barwn, respectivaly of Alton and this city. The h use was beautifuily decorated. Posies being used in parlor; carnations in the dining room, Vocal and instrumental solos were enjoyed by the invit- ed guests. which numoered 80, An elegant repist was served by the hostess, afier which the guests happily departed for their homes, elated, K. of P. NEws. : The new cfiicers of Capitol City Lodge were installed Monday even- ing by D. D. G. C., Anderson, and the future prospects of the order are bright—Join the K of P's, The Uniform Rank Co. No. 18 meets Monday evening in Masonic Hall, after the routine business of B. K. Bruce Lodge. Don’t fail to read the Indianapc- lis Recorder Fank Carbelion, of Carlinville, was in the city this week $1.50 to Bast St. Louis every Sat- urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM The act was the prompting of his You may igive net soul's conception, ney you have for tt Which he sought notto hide with any Daisy Denaldson: a typewriting: orders | deception, Nature's God inspired him td the ——— deed “It is no benefit And thus four million souls were something, but it is freed. enabled me to obta Bon W myself.”—Emerson. EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28, 1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHI- CAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE OR COLOR, AND JUST AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, AND WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS NEED- LESS TO STATE THAT | STAND WITH MY PARTY SQUARELY 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 AMERI- CAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. ‘Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o’er the gale— Thou’st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, no: faint nor fall.” i Paul Laurence Dunbar on Frec Douglass. For Rutledge street every 15 min utes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m sty ino Suir 07 uoN{sod wv uy aq TEA Owl cars at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 Public stenogra. phy. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewri- ting and amanuensis work. Business let- ters, accounts itemiz- ed, EssayS, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. Jive usa Trial. The FORUM, 305 S 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer, Old’Phone, 998. Springtield Illinois Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., meets every second and fourth Mon- day night of each month in Masonic hall on North Eighth street. Specia’ meetings made know. by K. of R & 8. LINCOLN USE HOAGLAND’S OIL OF GLAD- NESS. Hoagland’s Oil of Gladness has prov- en to be the greatest furniture pre- server in the world, owned and con- trolled exclusively by Negroes. All colored agents should become interest- ed in this enterprise. Have we any colored sympathizers? If so, send $1 and get special terms for 30 days. Send $1.00 and get $3.00 worth of oil. George Hoagland, 903 W. Jefferson St., Blecmington, TL You may give news matter or mo- ney you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Denaldson: also all kinds of typewriting: orders for colored papers “Tt is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself.”—Emerson. Ss a | tered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES, Clerk. Raat Paty mee | karl Teaaaec niece el a pee) lle ea frre RMR Ta a Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets, Bible Reading, i1 to 12 a, m. Preaching at 8 p.m. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian docirines every Wednes‘iay at 8 p.m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services, Rey. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. 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 Cem- etery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets, Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence ave- nue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventn cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds, north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars at Fifth and Monroe. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices......$10.00 County offices ...,.....:...6.. 5.00 | Mayor of Springfield ........-- 5.00 | Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, ‘ Society and Local Money and Dress Well By having me to make your Winter Suits A choice line of wool fabrics to select from Call and see what I have. Capitol City Pantatorium 109 South Fourth Street A. Lincoln. This proved to us we should study better the life and history of great women and men. This section will carry sunshine next month into the home of Mrs. Abner Naylor, by entertaining her with a musical and literary program. Mrs. Naylor, when in good health, never refused to assist in rendering a musical for L. C. Home, or for any other entertainment, therefore we desire to cheer her once more, after being indoors so long. Do not forget the date, March 8th, 1909. A very elaborate luncheon was served by the hostess, Mrs. Warrick, consisting of three courses. The general club will put on a high class musical concert, assisted by Mrs. Mazy Mallory, of Jacksonville, Ill., March 15th, at Masonic Hall. "The Mother's section will be entertained by Mrs. Fannie Gray on Monday, Feb. 15th, at her home, 307 N. 15th St., at 2:30 p. m. Wanted—reliable colored girl at 516 South 5th St at once. THE IMMORTAL LINCOLN. Down in old Kentucky, where history records many events, and the home of not a few men that have achieved the highest esteem of men in this great Republic. This Republic we hail as the home of the brave and of the free. The birthplace of some of the world's greatest men, and we will have to look back upon the sand of time and discover the footprints of one whose thoughts, whose efforts, and whose deeds, were to keep linked together this grand republic of ours. When he went about this great task with the skill and generalship second to none, he also severed the cords of bondage for the slave; and then again on the other hand, he tied the knot of union between the states that constituted the north and those that formed the confederacy. This union will forever stand. We shall all celebrate this one hundredth anniversary, with sublime truths, of his loyalty to the people, and whose works will echo down the line of civilization as long as time rolls on. We, the living, will think of this man who was an orator or rare ability, a convincing debater, a skillful general, as the great emancipator, who made it possible for the stars and stripes to float from the great lakes to the gulf of Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, and this man was the Immortal Lincoln. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, etc. It is a paper of general circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time. A [Name] J. W. Slaughter Furnished or Unfurnished rooms at MRS. CHAS. JENKIN'S, 211, N. 15, St. Valentine Ball. Wednesday evening, Feb. 17, 1909, at Masonic Hall, given under the auspices of 20th Century Dancing club. It promises to be the bit of the season. The program will be entirely new, therefore you can't afford to miss it Remember the Prize Waltz—Fine unbrella. NIX'S * full orchestra. Admission: 25 cents. Prof S. J. MORTON, Conductor. Great was the Celebration at St. Paul. A BRILLIANT BANQUET. The presiding elder of the Springfield District of the Illinois Conference, and wife, were tendered a banquet by the E. T. C. Club of St. John A. M. E. Church Tuesday night. The night was cold, but a host of loyal friends of Dr. Cottman and wife crowded the church. Seated on the rostrum were Rev. E. T. Cottman and wife, the honored guests of the hour. Opening hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Jones; prayer by Dr. J. H. Magge; introductory remarks by Pastor Jones, after which B. H. Lucas was introduced as master of ceremonies. An excellent program was rendered by representatives of the various departments of the church. Rev. E. T. Cottman responded in the closing address with well chosen words, expressive of the high appreciation of himself and wife of the honor conferred, and love expressed for them and their Christian work by the many, many kind words of the speakers. Rev. Dr. Cottman and wife have endeared themselves in the hearts of the people of this city, and the Springfield district, by their lovable disposition and earnest Christian work. Rev. G. W. Jones is doing a great work for God in St. John's A. M. E. church, being ably assisted by his estimable wife, who is a woman of culture and refinement. An elegant menu was served. DR. J. H. MAGEE. WOMAN'S CLUB NOTES. The Home Culture and Social Purity sections of the Woman's Club, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Lizzie Morgan, were royally entertained by Mrs. F. W. Warrick at her lovely residence on So. 16th St. Monday afternoon, Feb. 8th. There was a very large attendance; the weather did not stop these earnest women from coming out. This section furnished a very interesting program. A paper was read by Mrs. C. S. Gibbs, subject, "An Ideal Home." It was a fine production. A poem was read by Mrs. H. Tucker on "Boys and Girls." Mrs. J. C. McClain addressed the section by a talk on the Life of Proprietor OTIS BROWDER. TO THE LAWYER. Sick, Accident, Lite. Fire Insurances. Written Representing the best and most reliable Companies in the country. Every person Should Have a sick or Accident Policy, whereby he or she may get something to rely on when incapable of working The Agents Will Call on You. General Headquarters: 223 1-2 So. 5th St E. L. ROGERS, Sub Agent. ek or Hurt is the time I & Brown restaurant washington St. in new one of the best new quarters, we ext invitation to the pub When Sick or Hurt is the time of Need. 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. 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. We are prepared to serve for NEAL & BROWN Don't Be Fake Bring Your O MA Now Located at 513 With ANDERSON and Dyers, and he will block them for you in Prevailing styles. Remember his 19 years of the best factories him to do the work Give MACK a O Glad to Talk Work Called for Telephones: old, "Nuff the best meal; the the best and most on to patrons. Is a specialty. Short or ticket, $3 00. Out of city tra ured to serve for banquets and soo & BROWN. Proprietor Be Fooled Fakirs Your Old Hat MACK ted at 513 E. Jeffers DERSON & BALE. and he will Clean for you in any of t styles. his 19 years experien factories in the East to the work as represe MACK a Call. He to Talk Hats to Called for and Deliv nes: old, 3837; Ne “Nuff Said.” To give the best meal; the bestservices and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 21 meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. Don't Be Fooled By Fakirs Now Located at 513 E. Jefferson Street. With ANDERSON & BALE, Cleaners and Dyers, and he will Clean and Reblock them for you in any of the Latest Prevailing styles. Remember his 19 years experience in 3 of the best factories in the East, enables him to do the work as represented. Give MACK a Call. He will be Glad to Talk Hats to You Work Called for and Delivered Telephones: old, 3837; New, 735 "Nuff Said." That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. Bloomington, Peoria, and Quincy lettets will appear next week. --- 305 $ \frac{1}{2} $ South Sixth Street. Springfield, Illinois Hurt is the time of Need. & Brown's taurant ton St. in new quarters. f the best in city arters, we extend a spe- tion to the public. best meal; the bestserv- best and most courteous patrons. alty. Short orders served 00. Out of city trade solicited. serve for banquets and socials on request. ROWN. Proprietresses. e Fooled By Makirs Your Old Hats To MACK At 513 E. Jefferson Street, TON & BALE, Cleaners he will Clean and Re- ou in any of the Latest s. 9 years experience in 3 series in the East, enables work as represented. a Call. He will be Walk Hats to You ed for and Delivered old, 3837; New, 735 buff Said.” Dress Making And Plain Sewing Mrs. C. A. DOGAN 1422 East Adams Street.