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THE FORUM Rev. B. L. Ivory, D. D. J. H. Pastor of Union Baptist church and a very able man. His future is propitious and the people hope for him success. He is now conducting a revival, having been successful in converting four persons. He invites the public to their church, Twelfth and Mason streets. Services at 11 a.m. Sunday school 2:30 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. SLAUGHTERSVILLE. KY.. NOTES Messrs. Claude and Henry Craddock, of Honson, spent a pleasant day, Sunday, with their mother. Messrs. Rich Hooker and Dick Sofa, of Arlington, Ky., spent a pleasant Saturday and Sunday in the city. Mr. Chas. Suggs spent the day Monday in Madisonville, Ky. Mrs. L. E. Barksdale left this city Sunday for her home in Illinois, after spending a pleasant six months. The school room is lonely without her. Her landlady feels quite at a loss without her and her son. She leaves many waiting friends to welcome her return. The city is being greatly flooded by the incessant rainfalls, and the waters are still rising. Mr. Charlie White returned to his home in Sturgis Sunday, after spending a week with his mother. Mr. N. M. Burrs spent the day with his wife and children Sunday. Mr. Sherman Bruce left the city Sunday. Mr. Wm. Hancock has made his future home in Sebree. Miss Fannie Thompkins spent a pleasant Sunday with the Misses Drakes. Mrs. George Overby, of Providence, Ky., spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Raland Habgood. Mr. Henry Drake spent Saturday in Sebree, visiting her daughter in Madison, Ky. The blizzard reached the city Monday, finding the town flooded, and the city is well supplied with snow and ice. Mr. James Dothet is confined at his home with smallpox. Miss Ruthye Drake is convalescent. Little Miss Gabriella Dixon is recovering. Mrs. W. F. Couch has returned home. A poem composed in honor of Mrs. L. E. B.; "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Dear teacher, the buds are on the trees, The birds are back once more; And with a song they call to me To open wide our door. So wide shall stand our door today. To buds and birds, to mirth and May, And most of all to you. Mr. Jake Suggs spent Saturday with relatives in the city. MARY T. DRAKE, Reporter. Because our hearts are true BLOOMINGTON. ILL. The funeral of Helen Green. the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Othello Green of E. Clay street, who passed away in death Monday morning, was held Wednesday afternoon at the A. M. E church, Elder Geo Hoagland, officiating. The services were short, sad and impressive. The Filathea girls rendered the music requested by the deceased. The flowers were many and beautiful. The remains were placed in a vault owing to the deep snow. The pull bearers were: Willis Stearles, Walker Duff., Albert Hoagland, Ernest Calhoun, Roy Williams and Paul Ward. The family have the sympathy of the whole community. Mrs. Day of Chicago, a college chum of Miss Green while at Wilberforce, came to her beds de Sunday. Miss Ber ha Davis of Springfield has returned home after an extended visit with the Green family. J. Robinson was in Peoria last Sunday. A number of girls of this city have organized what is known as the Elite Thimble Club. Officers were elected and are as follows President, Blanche Hoagland; vice president, Leorah Walker; secretary, Etta Green; assistant secretary, Mrs. Nellie Meauhead; treasurer, Mrs. Claudia Stearles. They will have their opening in about two weeks. It was to have been Friday but owing to the death of Miss Creen, was postponed. Roy Williams returned from Chicago Monday. REV. JONES PREACHES SCHOLAR LY SERMON. Rev. G. W. Jones, pastor of St John A. M. E. church, last Sunday at 11 a.m. preached an able forcible and penetrating sermon an effort bespeaking the ability of the man. The church and the city are proud of men so ably fitted for this high order of service and readily and without hesitancy and reservation, desire to commend him. May his church and all. appreciate these facts. His text was: For God Sent His Son into the World not to Condemn the World, but Through Him the World Might be Saved. 17th verse 3d chapter St. John. The Thimble Club met at Mrs. Frank Chandler's Friday afternoon, February 12. A very appropriate program was rendered on the Lincoln Centennial. Refreshments were served by the hostess It is very desirous that all members be present at the next meeting for the election of officers. The club will meet with Miss Zadie Smith Friday afternoon February 26. Mrs. Gertrude Wade. Pres. Miss Martha Chandler. Rep. STATE HOUSE NEWS. There are many new men over to the State House: The Forum welcome them and invites them to call at our office: 3051 S. 6th St. We also extend a general invitation in behalf of all the churches assuring you all that your presence is desired. Some of the new comers are: Messrs. Weathers and Stackard of Chicago, Frank Carbellion of Carlinville. Mr. Andrews of Elgin Mr. Walker of Alton and Mr. Burrill of Peoria. Tuesday and Wednesday were happy days at the State House. The State House people are hereby informed that all colored papers are for sale at 815 and 728 E. Washington St. How may we support Negro enterprises in our community and establish new ones? A paper will be read upon this subject at the next meeting of the Negro Business League, February 24 Every gentleman having the interest of the race at heart is invited to be present. Recording secretary Sherman For Mayor The Republican party has the greatest opportunity in its history to secure for mayor of the city of Springfield a man who has unquestioned ability, integrity and nerve. Judge Sherman knows the law and has the backbone to enforce it. He can and will make this city a place where the law will be supreme and where all citizens, black and white, shall be protected in their personal and property rights. He says that a police force is to protect the community and not to get votes. He says that any police officer who has not the courage to stand up and enforce the law is unworthy to wear a uniform. He pledges himself to use every power of the office of mayor to make the law respected and obeyed in this city. When the law is not obeyed, when certain lawless element discovers that there is not a supreme power standing for security of persons and property, then it is that we have disorder and riot. With Judge Sherman as mayor and a police doing its whole duty then we will have peace and security in our community. With Judge Sherman as mayor the city of Spring, field can once more raise her proud head and face the world and take a brace. Law and decency will reign throughout our city. Our taxes will be justly expended. Our city employees will serve our city. Our administration will be business-like and forceful. We will have a mnyor who will be on the job and who will have his own mind and will be his own boss. Your attention is called to the program in this issue of the memorial in honor of Frederick Douglas, is to be held Feb. 26. Note the names of the participants—it will be a rare treat. Do not miss it. Come early if you desire seats. The affair will begin at 8 sharp, just as the centennial did—overflow is predicted. WOMAN'S CLUB NOTES The Mothers' Section of the Woman's Club met at the residence of Mrs. Fannie Gray. 15th and Madison streets. Quite an interesting meeting was held. Paper—"Woman's Sphere," by Mrs. Emma J. Craaldock defined thoroughly woman's ability and her independence. Paper by Mrs. D. O. Yates, on the "Life of Sarah Hank Lincoln," and it showed Mrs.Yates had been an attentive listener in the meetings held in memory of Lincoln. Quite a large audience attended the Boys' meeting held at Pleasant Grove Baptist church last Sunday. On the fourth Sunday in February the Woman's Club will extend written invitations to the mothers of the boys and the girls to an interesting lecture at the Union Baptist church. On Saturday, February 20, there will be a birthday anniversary held at the Lincoln Old Folks' and Orphans' Home, between 3 and 4 p. m. On Monday, February 22, the Philanthropic section of the Woman's club will give a linen shower. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. E. B Smith is on the sick lis1. • 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. Gemann The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Sa urday, Fe . 20 1909 Illinois, why hast thou departed so far from thy political traditions? A fool and his money are soon parted-so are politicians and integrity. The time has come when they do not want to endure sound doctrine—but they must. The truth, only, is immutable. It is now very likely that the primary law will get a shaking up. It is not unlikely that the shaking will be severe enough to kill the law. Two things have manifested themselves which makes the law obnoxious, namely: democrats aiding to choose a Republican for governor, and the refusal of the legislature to abide by the people's decision in the senatorial choice. "Somebody." says the Boston Globe, "wants to know what to do about avoiding the danger of being stabbed by women's hat pins. What's the matter with keeping away from the wearers?" It may be possible for a man in Boston to keep away from the hatpin wearers, but is it always possible to keep the hatpin wearers away from him? Louisville Courier-Journal. It is very essential that the teachers in our Sunday schools have some training for the important work that they are called upon to do. Amateurs are not helpful to the legal profession; novices are not tolerated as physicians; incompetents and intellectual perverts are not licensed, as a rule by public school boards; it can not, then, be deemed advisable that the souls of children be left continuously in the hands of untrained people. The soul is by far the most important trust ever committed to an individual or an organization, and should be regarded with a degree of vigilance and sacredness that does not obtain in any other than the field of christian endeavor.—National Bapt, Union FOR ALDERMAN OF THE THIRD WARD. We are glad to see a colored man out for alderman of the 3d ward of Chicago. His name is Wallace, and he is not a 'scrub, but a representative business man—a baker. We hope the colored support will be unanimous. This is the only remedial course for our people to take in things political. We have been too infernal slow and too mucn on the begging list—always waiting for some one to plead our cause—wasting money and time and longing for recognition that we could not handle were it given us. We advise our people to talk less and do more, both in business and politics. Stop following a lot of ward healers who only want $10 for a night's carousing and who can only do janitor work if his man or party is successful. JUSTICE HAND. There should be no opposition to Justice John P. Hand of the state Supreme court, either at the primaries or at the polls. He should be kept on the bench, not because he is a Republican but because he has proved himself to be an able judge. The court needs more men of his caliber and would be weakened if he were to be replaced by some new man who would lack the training which Justice Hand has had during his nine years' service. He has something besides approved judicial ability to recommend him. He is in the prime of life, sound in body and active in mind. The duties of the Supreme court judges are exacting. They can only be performed acceptably by men who are physically and mentally vigorous Justice Hand is good for at least nine years more of arduous labor He will be able to do even better work during them than he has done during the nine year- which lies behind him. Justice Hand is not personally known in this community. His is a country district. But the people of Chicago have formed a high idea of his judicial capacity from the fact that various opinions affecting Chicago, and most acceptable to them, were written by him. They would vote for his re-election if they could. As they cannot they hope the voters of LaSalle, Knox, and the other counties that make up his district will attend to the matter for them. Doubtless they will, for their are no traces of opposition to him in his own party or among the Democrats. This is as it should be in the case of so able a jurist.—Chicago Tribune. We agree with our contemporary in what he says of Judge Hand. He is pre.eminently fitted for the high place and our advice is: Return Justice Hand by all means. AN IDEA The attention of the people is called to the idea of an united Sunday school for intellectual, religious advancement and for the imparting of real Biblical data more effectually to the youth. On account of denominational differences in literature, this may not be easy of accomplishment, but think over it. How would you like to see an interdenominational Sun. school here to meet at 9 a. m. to 11 a. m. two hours every Sunday to be held, say at Union Baptist and St. Paul churches, every Sunday alternately? That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. New Telepnone, 1478. I TUCKER, Proprietor. 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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. Joseph Zimmerman Announces His Candidacy for the Office of City Treasurer on Republican Ticket OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. services rendered Corner 7th and Wa whington St. Call at this office for type-writing. work. 305 $ \frac{1}{2} $ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic From Springfield Over The Ill, T Beginning Feb. ing until April sells one way ti to East St. Lou of $ The Safe Way NO Dust Dirt Smoke Cinder THE SPRINGFIELD MENT Springfield to E. 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(Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage soicited d to E. St. Louis 1.50 traction System. 11th and continu- 1st., the I. T. S. ockets Springfield s, at the low rate 1.50 The Rapid Way FIELD MONU- T COMPANY active Character of Design, Mate Fairest price Consistent With Takes Time!" DON'T FORGET I am now doing a general Real Estate —AND— Loan Business Property in all parts of the City offered for the very Lowest Prices and best Terms. Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. Strictly Confidential Ladies Business solicited PHONES: Office 2322 Res. 2319R3 A. Morris Williams, Williams' Bldg. 11th & Washington That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. No.103 I. B. P. O. E. of World At their first PUBLIC SOCIAL SESSION. Yourself and friends are cordially invited to attend a reception and ball at the Masonic Hall on the above date. You know what the Elks do when they entertain. Music for promenade by Nix's Orchestra. Admissi RENNICK VIRES, Master Mr. Archer of Washington, D. C., was in the city last week, being in the service of the Hon. Jusserands, French Envoy, who was a speaker at the Centennial banquet at the Armory. Miss Bertha Mitchell, Mrs. Olie Terrell, Miss. Jennie Crawford, Messrs. G. W. Coleman, Everett Washington and James Scott were in Jacksonville the 12th at a ball and enjoyed them selves and got promises to come up to our Valentine ball. What do you think of the crowd at St. Paul? "The Needs of the South," by Sutton E. Griggs, of Nashville, Tenn. is a most comprehensive pamphlet, well written, logical, pointed and irrefutable. He is master in the use of choice English and elegant in the words selected. A Birthday Surprise Was tendered Mrs. J. C McClain on Saturday evening, Feb. 13, at her residence on N. 4th street, by a host of intimate friend. While out visiting a few 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 on 35c. Social Session. hours a number entered her home and beautifully decorated it in patriotic and the club colors. When Mrs. McClain arrived she found her home well illuminated with bright lights. Cheerful music also greeted her. Many useful presents adorned a table in the corner of the dining hall. A list of the donors will appear in our next edition. Mrs. McClain was completely surprised. She highly appreciates this token of esteem by her friends. Dress Making And Plain Sewing Mrs. C. A. DOGAN 1422 East Adams Street. FOR SALE AT BROWN & NEIL'S The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature; including copies of the FORUM. TO THE LAWYER. 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. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last dec- ade organized here, “CORREUT 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: Sh-uld and Would: flow to Use them Pronunciatious(Century Dictiouary). Correct English in the Home. Correct Knglish in the School What to Say and What not to Say Oourse in Grammar, Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Studies in English Literature. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 10 cents for sam- ple copy S Department E. CORRECT ENGLISH, Evanston; Il, For Sale at Thomp- Ves 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 Ulincis Game Law You may bunt and kill qual only from November roth to December 29, of each’ year. You must not kill any prairie chicken or grouse for a period of four years from the first day of July 1907 or any wild turkey, pheasant or partridge for a period of six years from July 1, 1907. You must not net, trap cr ensnare quail, prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under s#ny circumstances, unless authorized to do so by the State Game Comissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August ist 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 ist to May ist of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September rst 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, sailbvat. 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 bave 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 not 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 or 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 sung 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 a eee Co er $1.50 all the Far West. ayer CAMERA CRAFT . devoted eachsmonth to the ar- tistic reproduction of the bet $I.00 work of amateur and professional year photographers. eee oe Aree WONDERS a book of 75 pages, containing 120 colored phi hs De nln ee and Oregon. Toul . » » $3.25 All for . . . - $2.50 Address all orders to SUNSET MAGAZINE Flood Building @- San Francisco All hunter's licenses, wheter resident or non-resident, expire un the first day of June of each year. You must not use or attempt to use the license of another petson, 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 a 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 entrap 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 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 under the game law is declared to be in the State. JOHN A. 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South. 5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. #6:40 a.m, 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m, 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 30:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. #12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. #2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. #6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. #5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:20 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. $11:30 p.m. *Limited, Sleeper. All others local. I 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 lodges. All who desire this Pythian paper can secure a copy at J. BE. Thompson’s grocery store or Neal & Brown's restaurant, ——— Parties will please enter into no bus'-ess transactions for this paper vein 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, a@ philanthropic agency, this club has a 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. ‘Don'tWorry Twelva’’? is composed of the elderly married ladies—meete weekly. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and lit- erary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c 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:. TIME TABLE pusT DIRT SMOKB CINDERS THIMBLE CLUB. For Sale at 815 and 728 E. Washington President elect says: "Negro must be accorded all rights." All kinds of leading Colored Papers here every week, and the best white Magazines TWO YEARS For $1.25 TWO YEARS For $1.25 A complete history of TWO history making years. Every detail of every important event in the country and throughout the world. 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You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. IF YOU NEED TIRES don’t buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. Free! Free!! To Every New Subscriber. We are offering, Free, a set of these silver spoons (Rogers) to anyone paying $1.50 for the Forum for one year. This great offer will last for only a limited time. One set of these spoons is worth the $1.50 alone. Send in your order now. IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all man-made tires. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK IF BUYING a bicycle offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Free! Free!! To Every New Subscriber. We are offering, Free, a set of these silver spoons (Rogers) to anyone paying $1.50 for the Forum for one year. This great offer will last for only a limited time. One set of these spoons is worth the $1.50 alone. Send in your order now. Address: E. L. ROGERS, MGR. 305½ So. Sixth Street. All kinds of leading every week, and Maga Call and get so The greatest of all newspapers is the DAILY GLOBE - DEMOCRAT, of St. Louis. It has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to be in the hands of every reader of any daily paper. It costs, by mail, postage prepaid, DAILY INCLUDING SUNDAY, one year, $6; 6 months, $3; 3 months, $1.50; DAILY, WITHOUT SUNDAY, one year, $4.00; 6 months, $3; 3 months, $1; SUNDAY EDITION—a big newspaper and magazine combined, 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2; 6 months, $1. A subscription for the GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper investment. Send your order TO-DAY, or write for FREE SAMPLE COPY to Globe Printing Co., St. Louis, Mo. See special offer of the "Twice-a-Week" issue of the GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, TWO YEARS FOR $1.25, elsewhere in this paper. Mrs. E. T. Spiller. MANICURIST. Graduate From Burnham School, Chicago. Respectfully invites the Public—Calls made to your residence Headquarters: 1610 E. Miller St. New Telephone: 805 1234 t Take Your Orders to East End Shoe Store Best of material used All work guaranteed Second hand shoes for sale. Old Phone 3914 1707 East Capitol Avenue. J. P. Roberts; Prop. A complete history of TWO hist every important event in the country proceedings of Congress at several FULL YEARS of our new National dict of the people at the elections of THE EARTH. OF THE SAINT Globe-D Two big papers every week. Eight Friday. THE BEST NEWSPAPER as a journal for THE HOME. Unr Colored Papers here the best white zines something good Political For Mayor. Announcement is made of the candidacy of L. Y. Sherman for mayor of Springfield, subect to the decision of the Republican primary election. 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. I. E. Smith 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. I hereby announce myself a candidate for city Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Feb. 23. JOSFPH ZIMMFMAN. Roy M. Seeley, on the Republican ticket, is a candidase for City Attorney. Springfield put on her best and shone in great splendor on the 12th of this month—it was a great day in our history. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. 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. Rovall & 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. Pre-eminent valued as an exponent of the principles Calendar of Lincoln Colored O. F. O.Home. Lawrence Memorial Room, at Lincoln Colored Home. Auntie Paterson and Child, On Side Porch of Lincoln Col. H. Reading Bible Stories. This beautiful Calendar will be given away Free, to every person who pays $1.25 for the Forum for one year. We do this to help the Home. The Calendar is on the bottom of this picture. THE FARM Lincoln Colored Home, Established in 1898. Lincoln Colored Home, Established in 1898. Auntie Paterson and C This beautiful Calen for the Forum for one 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 A A. B. Abraham Lincoln. Child, On Side Forch Calendar will be given away year. We do this to he e Calendar is on the b e Forch of Lil en away Fre his to help the on the bottom THE WEEKLY NEWS The Dunbar NewsCompany 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. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. 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. Don' forget the church fairs and entertainment at Grace M. E. church 14th and Brown Streets, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Feb. 24 and 25. "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL Lincoln Col. Home, Rebuilt in'04 by Mrs. R.D.L. reading Bible Stories. person who pays $1.25 The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Office Clerk, Bookkeeper and Office. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 3051/2 So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. Rev. Smalley struck the key note in his centennial address when he declared that the proclamation is to give colored men an opportunity to work and not loaf; to be men and not things He admonished the parent to inculcate into the minds of the young colored men the meaning of the great state paper His speech was a masterly one. TROUBLE AT NEW HOPE We are sorry to learn that again there is a misunderstanding in the midst of the members of New Hope Baptist church. There really should be none. Christianity should predominate. The people, most of them, it appears, are in a precarious predicament—they do not want to remain in the church under the late disclosures and we are informed that the Baptist churches refuse to accept letters from the prodigal members—if this be true, in our judgment it is amiss. The Christian religion should not bar anyone in good standing. While we got our information from authentic sources, we hope it is not, in the entirety, true. On behalf of the Methodist churches and other denominations we take the liberty to say: You are welcome—the doors stands ajar. Come in.—E L R. SHERMAN FOR MAYOR It is a foregoe conclusion that the colored people have the best opportunity ever before presented, to assist in nominating a man for mayor of this city who will prove a credit to the city and whom they should be proud of. It is also clear that the majority of the colored voters know this. It is further evident that they will support Sherman because of his sterling qualities and absolutely on the merits of the case. They have no personal grievance against any candidate, they are looking forward to a brighter and better city, they bought property and some of them have lived here for 50 years and they expect to die here, but they prefer to die tranquilly and leave behind for their posterity, at least, a peaceful, law-abiding city. So you have their reasons for supporting Sherman. We feel sure that we voice the sentiment of four-fifths of the colored vote. If our people fail to do the right thing in this crisis, they only hasten on their own torment and damnation, therefore, we appeal not to your passions, but your reason. Personnel Negro Business League [BY AN OBSERVER] Mr. Editor:—There are no better nor more influential Negro men in the city than the gentlemen composing the above splendid organization. The officers are all exemplary, honest and industrious law abiding citizens. Mr. E W. Williams the president, is a young man born and reared near this city. He owns a nice little farm and does truck gardening. Mr. Williams is worth fully five thousand dollars The corresponding secretary is perhaps the best known of any of the officers. He has conducted successfully for over eight years, a first class grocery store on E. Washington street, and no doubt is the foremost spirit in the organization of the splendid league which bids fair to advance the Negro along commercial and Frederick Douglas Memorial St. John A. M. E. Church, Friday, Feb. 26, at 8 P. M Under auspices of "Illinois Colored Historical Society." Admission Free-Everybody Invited-Speeches, Patriotic Songs and Papers-The Colored People will Honor the Memory of Their Grand Old Man. PROGRAM Opening song—Lincoln Centennial Singers Invocation.....Rev. G. W. Jones Song—"Hold the Fort" Centennial Singers Introduction .....Dr. J. H. Magee Song..."Tramp, Tramp the Boys are Marching" Address—"Douglas as a Statesman." A. Morris Williams Voice.....Miss Nancy Brown Address—"Douglas as a Slave" Jennie C. McClain Voice.....Elizabeth Morgan; (request) Address—"Douglas an Inspiration to Negro Manhood"—B. H. Lucas Papers and addresses limited to ten minutes. Silver offering. Refreshments by Pastor's Aid. Organist, Mrs. Edward Lee. Chorister, Pearl Woods Drake. financial lines very materially. The recording secretary is a young man Springfield should feel proud of, a Mississippiian by birth but an Illinoisan by adoption—the editor of The Forum a little sheet that is doing much good to promote the interest and welfare of the Negroes in central Illinois. The treasurer Mr. J. M. Grady is a product of Indiana and is worth several thousands of dollars. A. M Williams the live real estate man by his push and energy has forged his way forward until his holdings in realty amounts possibly to fifteen thousand dollars. Charles A Ellis coal and real estate dealer. Mr Ellis was for fourteen years one of our most reliable mail carriers. Chas. S. Gibbs of the law firm of Royall & Gibbs, needs no comment. He is known from one end os the state to the other as a political orator. Major Ford is the custodian at Camp Butler and a highly educated man. Mr. Lewis Williams runs a truck farm south of the city and is doing well. H. Salle owns his building at 726 E. Washington also conducts a bicycle shop and a restaurant. Mr. Salle, like J. Ed. Thompson, was a heavy looser by the recent riot in our city. Mr. Rhoden is our undertaker and embalmer, and a man who knows well his business and by sticking to it will soon be a winner. Mr. T. A Brown is a young man and a farmer on a large scale. He cultivates 300 acres of land; his farm is well stocked and Thomas is on easy street. J. P Roberts is a shoe-maker by trade and is doing well on E. Capitol Av., with his business though on a small scale yet it represents thrift and ambition on the part of Mr. Roberts. Every business and professional man in this city should identi- fy himself with the Negro Business Men's League and help push forward the good work. Where are our physicians and ministers? They should identify themselves with such an organization. As an observer I wish you abundance of success, but being only an ordinary laborer I am not eligible to membership. Mrs. A. J. Crockett of Decatur was in attendance at the Centennial Celebration at St. Paul A. M. E. church. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28,1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLAN CAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMAND WITHOUT REGARD TO REL AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES AND WITHOUT RESERVATION OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CO LESS TO STATE THAT I SQUARELY ON THAT PLAN BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JU THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPIN CAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHICAGO, 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 NEEDLESS TO STATE THAT I 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 AMERICAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. Mr Lafc "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, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m siu tuo Aureo on nonisod a u eq him Owl cars at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 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 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.. --- USE HOAGLAND'S OIL OF GLADNESS. Hoagland's Oil of Gladness has proven to be the greatest furniture preserver in the world, owned and controlled exclusively by Negroes. All colored agents should become interested in this enterprise. Have we any colored sympathizers? If so, send $1 and get specfal terms for 30 days. Send $1.00 and get $3.00 worth of oil. George Hoagland, 903 W. Jefferson St., Bloomington, Ill. 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. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. tered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. 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. CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home—Corner Eighth and Jackson streets—take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds, north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars at Fifth and Monroe. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time. Society and Local [Name] Furnished or Unfurnished rooms at MRS. CHAS. JENKIN'S, 211, N. 15, St. THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. The celebration here of the centennial of Abraham Lincoln was a splendid affair. The celebration occurred at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, and the house was thronged with people; the aisles were full, and standing room was at a premium. It was an affair long to be remembered. The program rendered was a rich one, superb and distinguished. All the participants acquitted themselves creditably, and their eloquence and sublimity rang through the edifice as never before. Hoary heads of three score years and ten, who had come through the most trying ordeals of the race's history, were there, and sat and listened with bowed heads; souls mixed with grief and ecstasy—it was a scene pathetic. Dr. J. H. Magee was master of ceremonies, and introduced the speakers with that peculiar effectiveness and with that marked ability inimitably his. Dr. Magee's introductory remarks began as follows, a masterly written paper: Looking backward one hundred years, we behold the advent into the world of a mighty character, whose mission should accomplish a mighty work which shall endure until the archangel of God shall record the last syllable of time. Abraham Lincoln was as surely used as an instrument of God in setting at liberty 4,000,000 bondmen, women and children, as Moses in leading the children of Israel from Egyptian bondage. We are here tonight to do homage to the memory of this great man; great in goodness and good in greatness; whose life and character means more to the colored people of America than to any race or nationality in the world. For this race, whose fetters were broken by the edicts of the emancipation proclamation, like the man of Nazareth, his life was sacrificed that the bonded black man and woman might be free. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, 1909 years ago, gave up His life that the world might be free. We pay homage to the greatest man that ever lived, except the God-man, Jesus Christ, who died to redeem all mankind from the bondage of sin and the curse of the broken law. Looking forward, we behold this race of ours, changed from chattels to free men and free women, with all the concomitant blessings of freedom, which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, which means happy homes, happy children, joyful hope springing eternal in the human breast; to acquire and enjoy the good things of this world—the Eden home of mankind. Again looking forward one hundred years from this natal day, we behold another Lincoln celebration by the great grandchildren of those who celebrate this centenary. America shall have grown to be the center of civilization, mental and moral culture. Prejudice shall have been vanished as a myth, and relegated to the dark days of 'Salem witchcraft.' The gospel of 'malice toward none and charity toward all shall have regenerated and changed the mental attitude of all towards the poor and despised on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. The colored people will have risen above their present level by means of education, wealth and power as a factor in our government. The religion of the Lord Jesus will have ```markdown ``` nd 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 Proprietor taught the inhabitants of this country and the world, the lessons that Peter was taught, and God will make these people whose mouths are shut, open their mouths and confess, as Peter did when he said: 'Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons. But in every nation he that feareth Him and worketh righteousness is accepted of Him.' The music rendered by the united choirs was most profound, and capped the climax. The songs sung were: "Columbia," "Star Spangled Banner," "Swanee River," and others, the finale being "John Brown's Body Lies Moldering in the Grave." The next speaker was Dr. E. T. Cottman, who read an able paper, followed by an equally ably written paper by Drs. Price and A. W. Williams. Mrs. S. White pathetically read the Proclamation of Emancipation. O. V. Royall read two fine poems from New York. Mrs. J. C. McClain delivered an excellent talk, and presented Mrs. Rosa Chandler, who told of some reminiscences of Lincoln. Rev. J. M. Smalley, of Grace M. E. church, was introduced, and delivered the keynote, extemporaneous speech, being enthusiastically applauded. E. L. Rogers spoke in compliment of the large crowd and the greatness of Lincoln, and read the Gettysburg address. W. T. Scott was called on to say a few words, after which Attorney C. S. Gibbs was introduced as the grand finale of speakers, as the "Cyclone," and he was, for his was an able deliverance. This closed the eventful affair, and as many as could repaired to the lecture room below and refreshed with the delicacies there prepared. It was a magnificent demonstration. May the great God above look down upon us and cheer us on to nobler things. P. S.—Mrs. Katherine Johnson read a very excellent paper on Lincoln, which was well received. Mrs. Hicklin represented the Sewing Circle, and presented some interesting data on Lincoln. W. H. SAMMONS. Mr. W. H. Sammons, Republican candidate for City Treasurer, is making quite an active campaign. He is a respectable man, and his business career and age are a guaranty of his competency to creditably fill the place. His Republican opponents are not assailed by him; he is making the race on his merits. If defeated he will be found united for the election of Zimmerman or Williams, which ever is named. If he secures the nomination he expects their support, and will get it. He is an old soldier, a man who helped to save the nation. He is a plain citizen; he asks your consideration; he promises to do his full duty—look after the interests of the whole people. Mr. Voter, he rests his case. POLITICAL POINTERS. No respectable, law-abiding, progressive, property owning, or prospective property owning, colored man can afford to be against ex-Lieutenant-Governor Sherman. Bert Winter, of the Sixth ward, will be surprised when he learns that he cannot control the Fourth precinct of the Sixth ward by simply waving the magic stick. We are surprised at some of our colored men. and I E. L. R. 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. 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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 expert factories in the East to the work as repre MACK a Call. He to Talk Hats to : Called for and Deliv mes: old, 3837; Ne “Nuff Said.” To give the best meal; the bestservices and the bestand 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." COLORED MEN AS JUDGES AND CLERKS. Several colored men are on the list as clerks, and one, Mr. H. Sallie, of the Seventh ward, is judge. Mr. Leferidge, of the Sixth ward, says they are not for sale, neither will their fort be surrendered. This is a strong Sherman fort, well fortified. --- $ 3 0 5 \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 quarters, we extend a spe- tion to the public. best meal; the best serv- 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 lakirs Our Old Hats To MACK 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 uff Said.” We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. in ward, other will this is a afflicted. Colored men, stand for better government. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else.