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THE FORUM REPUBLICANS NAME STRONG TICKET. THE PRIMARIES' RESULT. One of the most noted primary elections ever before held in our city, terminated this week, and the result is the following Republican ticket: For mayor—Hon. L. Y. Sherman. For City Treasurer—Joseph Zimmerman. For City Attorney—Rey M. Seeley. For City Clerk—J. Emil Smith. Alderman 1st ward—Houston. Alderman 2d ward—Geo. Fish. Alderman 3d ward—S. D. Grant. Alderman 4th ward—John Neuman. Alderman 5th ward—H. O. McGrue. Alderman 6th ward—Bert Winter. Alderman 7th ward—D. C. Kearns. It was a hard fought battle and the Sherman people are to feel congratulated, because, while their margin is small, they had a most formidable combination to battle against. There was some surprise, however, to see the First ward give Reece so handsome a majority—343. The Third ward did well, Reece's majority being only 54. In the Sixth ward Reece's majority being 113. In the Seventh ward, where is the rotten police hotbed, the saloon district, and where more crooks and illegal votes are cast than all other wards combined, Reece got a majority of 228. The Second ward did fairly well, Reece's majority being only 90. This is Mr. Sullivan's ward. The good work was done in the Fourth and Fifth wards. In the Fourth ward Sherman's majority was 546, and in the Fifth 294, totaling in these two wards 840. The colored people of these two wards, the Third and Sixth, did good work, but in the First and Seventh they did not do as well as we expected—and too, there probably were a great many Democratic votes cast for Reece in the last two named wards, but the colored people in the First ward must become more reliable and more substantial electors, or else they will not be recognized as a decent, qualified deserving elector in this city. E. L. R. LOCAL INAUGURAL SUB-COM- MITTEE. Mr. Daniel Murray, of Washington, D. C., chairman of sub-committee on Public Comfort, through Mr. Charles J. Pickett, has appointed Major Otis B. Duncan chairman of a local sub-committee here to look after the arrangements, transportation, comfort, etc., of parties desiring to attend the inauguration of William H. Taft, at Washington, D. C., March 4th prox. The local committee in full is as follows: Major Otis B. Duncan, chairman; Capt. W. D. Hodge, Lieut. Richard Ross, Lieut. Clement Hinton, Lieut. Thos. R. Thompson, Lieut. Joseph Morgan, Attorney C. L. Gibbs, J. W. Slaughter, Chas. Hicklir, E. L. Rogers, E. E. Perkins, A. W. Naylor. City Attorney. The fact that Roy M. Seeley had no opposition in the primary is evidence in favor of his being generally endorsed by his party. He has served the city well, and his office has been run business like. Every man is entitled to full credit won. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." REV. ELZY'S DEPARTURE. The majority of the people of the New Hope Baptist church, and all others, who were fortunate enough to become acquainted with him and his wife, regret very much of their departure, but are glad they did not institute a quarrel, but simply left when discord was discovered. It is a pity too for so frequent disturbances in our churches to arise. However the trouble was not acute. The facts in the case are these—New Hope church ed office should be removed to the section where most of its members reside—in the south.east part of town. AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AFFAIR. Thursday, Feb. 18, the Busy Twelve, composed of several married ladies gave an invited affair at Masonic Hall, which is reported to have been the most enjoyable and select affair given in the city for several years. The comments are glowing. ANOTHER ABLE SERMON. Probably as able sermon if not the ablest sermon we have heard in some time, from an historical and logical point of view, was that delivered by Dr. Ferguson, impressive and explicit. He inculcated into his hearers the cardinal principles of true Christianity. You are invited to attend these services at 7,30 p. m. every Sunday at 12th and S. Grand Av. EAST END NOTES. We are blessed with good health.—Everett Nelson and John Wilson are the courting characters in the east end.—It seems as though that ad in the Forum for a husband, did not bring results. Maybe it asked too much. We will modify it to this extent: we will dispense with the tobacco requirement. It may be that we can make other concessions if the right fellow comes along.—Eastend Reporter. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. There will be a Grand Musical and Literary Entertainment at the Pleasant Grove Baptist church, 18th and Cass streets, Tuesday, March 2nd, 1909, for the benefit of raising money to pay off their principal debt which is now due. Under the auspices of The Benjamin Tribe. There will also be a number of other things which will appear in connection with the program that we could mention here. The ladies and gentlemen of this tribe are sparing no pains to make this one of the grandest affairs ever exhibited before the churches of Springfield. There will be refreshments served in abundance. We cordially invite the public to attend. Admission; gentlemen, 15 cents; Ladies and Children, 10 cents. Program. 1 Music .....Odd Fellows Band 2 Solo M.....Miss Gertrude Watts 3 Piano Solo.....Miss Nettie Roberts 4 Duett.....Misses Ethel Smith and Golda Alexander. 5 Piano Solo.....Miss Viola Alexander 6 Solo.....Mrs. Roy Hunter 7 Recitation.....Mrs. Anna Ray 8 Solo.....Miss Malinda Watts 9 Duett.....Mesdames Gaddy and Emma Vaughn. 10 Recitation.....Mrs. Dell Porter 11 Music.....Prof. Higgins' Orchestra 12 Solo.....J. B. Smith 13 Solo.....Mrs. Mary E. Warrick 14 Solo.....Rev. D. W. Bloodworth 15 Solo.....Mrs. Addie Brunner 17 Solo.....Mrs. Silas Edwards Rev. D. W. Bloodworth, Pastor. J. B. Smiley, C. C. Bro. James Douglas, Pres. Sister Stella Douglas, Sec'y. Committee on program: J. B. Smiley, Silas Edwards, James Jones and Reynold Douglas. Interesting City News. New attendants at the Episcopal church Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Byrd, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Brown. New attendants at the Lutheran church, O. V. Royall, C. B. Davis. If the average colored person will expend as many dollars in some kind of business as he will readily do for lodges and socials, his children will have a job when they grow up, eh? The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing invitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o'clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. Remember, quarterly meeting at St. John A. M. E. church, 14th and Mason streets, March 7th. Every member be in attendance and help make it the best quarterly meeting ever before held. It can be done. St. John is now the most progressive colored church in the city —keep the good work up. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have extended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no excuse. D. S. Bailey was in Chicago this week to vote. Capt. R. A. Byrd was in Quincy this week. On to St. John A. M. E. church. Mesdames Rucker and Dogan were in Chicago, this week. The memorial for Frederick Douglas at the St. John church was an excellent affair. Mr. Edward White and wife have returned to the city from Omaha, Neb. Mrs. C. S. Gibbs left last week for Dumaine, Ill. Mr. C. A. Brown left this week for Ottawa, to take the law examination. Miss Hazel Della Artis of Elkhart, Illinois, departed this life at the tender age of 17 years. 11 months, 16 days. She was very useful in daily life. Mr. Jesse Warren has about recovered. The Coopers are being tried in Nashville, Tenn., for the killing of the late Senator Edward Ward Carmack. Dr. Booker T. Washington. Booker T. Washington sat in New York, the largest city in America, and the greatest city in the world, at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, February 12th, being the guest of honor of the Republican Club at the Lincoln centennial celebration. Great Scott! What an honor! What manner of man is this? Here he was surrounded by the brain, culture, refinement, wealth, sagacity, and all that is great. Think of it, young colored men, and raise your heads and behold what mighty opportunities and what exacting duties await you. Sitting amidst that select galaxy of the most brilliant stars in the whole constellation, this lowly, but high man, was applauded characteristically of old New England, and rose and said: Mr. Chairman, lawyers, doctors, congressmen, statesmen, ladies and gentlemen, and proceeded to deliver a masterly speech. The speech is worthy to be read. We are not able to publish it but any one who desires it can get it in the New York Age, or Review, February 20th, at Thompson's or Neal and Brown's restaurant. FOREIGN NEWS. The talk of Negroes going to Liberia or some other impossible and undesirable place, is again disturbing the tranquillity of the people. Don't be forever preparing to go to some Eldorado or Elysian, but cast down your buckets where you are. Mound Bayou, Miss., is to receive $10,000 from the Carnegie Library Fund. George W. Walker, of Williams & Walker Co., is suffering from an abnormal brain. ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURCH NOTES. Last Sunday we preached from the first subject in our series on the "Lord's Prayer," Next Sunday morning will be the second in the series. Subject for Sunday night: "The Sabbath," text Isa. 58:13.14.—G.W. Jones. Harry A. Donaldson. [Name] Prominent Young Church Worker- Member St. Paul Christian Endeavor—Supt. St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday School—Invites the Public attend. Prominent Young Church Worker- Member St. Paul Christian Endeavor—Supt. St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday School—Invites the Public attend. • THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. OGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 6: Skith 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. Gamona The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Feb. 27 1909. All great men are good but all good men are not great men. Dr. J. H. Magee. The prayers of the righteous availeth much-if you are not right get right and then pray. All Senators McLaurin and Tillman can do is merely say, the Negro is not fit for this or that. They never attempt to prove anything. They are poor mathematicians and absurd philosophers. The large colored vote in Peoria and Knox counties, will have the privilege again this summer of voting for Judge John P. Hand, for Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois, and they will honor themselves and the state, by returning him to the bench. Illinois has had no abler nor more fair jurist on the bench of the high state court. Women are yet eccentric in the pulpit—that is the place for a man; but, when they do go so far as to enter the sacred sanctum, they should be prudent and careful not to reflect discredit, but to restrain others to be Christians not in theory, but indeed. Things said to produce laughter and to shock the modesties of young people are detrimental. Every colored woman should strive to dress neat, not necessarily fine, see that your clothes fit nicely and symmetrically and deport yourselves circumspectly, on the streets—a hint to the wise is sufficient—the other races do it. Nothing is more abominable as a woman dragging along clothes not fitting and she everything but symmetrical. We notice that Jas, K. Vardaman, of Mississippi, is scheduled to speak here on "The Impending Crisis." We desire to inform him and his managers, that he is not welcome. What does he know about the impending crisis? The better element of people should see that he does not appear here to engender strife and create malice when such is not needed. The north learns nor profits anything from these narrow minded illogical demagogues. We notice through the papers that Judge James A. Creighton, of the Circuit bench, is a candidate for re election in June. He has filled this position with distinguished conspicuity, and rare ability for over twenty years. His constituents over this judicial district feel themselves honored in having the privilege to again vote for him. When such men as the Judge, are under consideration, party lines are, to a great extent, obliterated. So far as colored people are concerned, there is not, in all of their history, a fairer or more unbiased and impartial jurist that ever sat on the bench throughout the length and breadth of this republic. All the lawyers will confirm this assertion NOTICE. Let every colored man in the city busy himself and get organized and work assiduously for the success of the Republican candidate for mayor. Every man who supported Roy Reece, freely, without coercion, money or intimidation has the respect of every other loyal Republican—you had a right to do so but let us now get together as one—all will be given a fair deal at the hands of Judge Sherman, regard less of whom you honorably and honestly supported in the primaries. But above all, be honest and reliable. A PRESSING DUTY. The people expect, and they have a right to, that ministers take a broad view of things, and help to raise the standard of the community in more ways than merely the spiritual. In fact to improve the community spiritually, the other improvements must of necessity, take precedence. We desire our spiritual ambassadors to take an active part in the advancement of our people morally, intellectually and spiritually. Also in the commercial and political affairs, from a high standpoint. Politics is the science of government and our clergy have as much business as any other persons, to strive to place in office the fittest man. The train carries you to Chicago and various points, but it runs over its rails—if you were to remove a rail she runs amuck, so is the spiritual man dependent upon the temporal man in making his way to that eternal home. The soul is simply the man's mind and will. As a man thinketh in his heart (mind) (a man can't think in his heart,) so is he. Beg pardon, let every woman turn to 1 Corinthians. 2d chapter 3d verse. Read it. Reader: Remember that part of the Lord's prayer which reads "Forgive us of our tresspasses or debts or sins, as we forgive those who tresspass or sin or are in debt to us." Or in other words, you ask Him to only forgive you in proportion as you forgive your fellowmen. That is you say: If I don't forgive my brother or sister Lord, don't you forgive me. 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Send 10 cents for sam ple copy For Sale at Thompson's and 728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. Synopsis of Illinois Game Law You may hunt and kill qual only from November 10th to December 20, 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 or ensnare quail, prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under any circumstances, unless authorized to do so by the State Game Commissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August 1st to November 30th, of each year. You may kill grey, red fox or black squirrels from July 1st to November 15th of each year. You may kill all kinds of snipe and plover from September 1st to May 1st of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September 1st 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, sailboat, 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, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrel for market 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 in 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 chicken, 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 transport 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 market such game between the first day of October and the first day of February of the following year. SUNSET MAGAZINE beautifully illustrated, good stories and articles about California and all the Far West. $1.50 a year CAMERA CRAFT devoted each month to the art- tistic reproduction of the best work of amateur and professional photographers. $1.00 a year ROAD OF A THOUSAND WONDERS a book of 75 pages, containing 120 colored photographs of picturesque spots in California and Oregon. $0.75 Total . . . $3.25 All for . . . $1.50 Address all orders to SUNSET MAGAZINE Flood Building San Francisco All hunter's licenses, whether 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 transferring the same, under the penalty of prosecution for forgery. Owners of farm lands, their children 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 sections of the State where a scarcity of these game birds or animals exists. for the purpose propagating 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 ownership of all song birds, game birds, and animals protected under the game law is declared to be in the State. JOHN A. WHEELER, State Game Commissioner. SPRINGFIELD, ILLS. June 1, 1908. REISCH BREWER YCO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer Is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Call at Thompson's, 81' East Wash ington st. for colored papers. Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 The Eureka Comb It is an assured fact that there is now on the market, a COMB, Scientifically Made of Hardened and Highly Polished Metals. Copper and Brass, associated together, conducts an influence over the scalp and hair. A phenomena, through its working ability, bringing the crimpy hair straight and silky in appearance, causing a rapid growth, a permanent cure for dandruff, stopping the hair from falling, making natural straight hair, light in weight and airy in appearance. The best hair dryer. No other metals so suitable for the hair. Brass and Copper are friendly to horn. The EUREKA COMB Guaranteed. Why not order today? Directions go with every comb. Price, complete, $1.50, by P. O. or Express Money Order. EUREKA COMB CO., Chattanooga, Tenn. John L. Jones FURNITURE CO. 219 N. 6th St. WE CREDIT EVERYBODY. No extra charge for time. We wait on your payment when sick or out of employment. Our competitors cannot touch us in terms and prices. We furnish your home with new Furniture cheaper than renting Furnished Rooms. Buy from Jones and own your furniture. Look at our terms: The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Office Clerk, Bookkeeper H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 306½ 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. Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. John L. Jo FURNITU 219 N. 6t WE CREDIT EVERYBO time. We wait on you of employment. Our competitors and prices. We furnish your l cheaper than renting Furnishe and own your furniture. Look a 100 Worth of Goods, 5 75 Worth of Goods, 3. 50 Worth of Goods, 2 Open till 8 p. m. Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS:—I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. MRS. W. F. WALKER, Sta. 1—Harriman, Tenn. Ford's Hair Pomade (Fermently known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) Fifty years of success has proved its merits. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, 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 falling out or breaking off and gives it new shine. Vigor, strength, and splendid results even on the youngest children. Delicately perfumed, its use is a pleasure, as ladies of refinement everywhere declare. Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good." If you want the best results, buy the best Pomade—it will pay ou. Look for this name on every package. If your drugstore cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you. One bottle regular size for Three bottles " " " " " - - - $ . 50 Six " " " " " - - - 1. 40 One bottle, small " " " " - - - 2. 50 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipts of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 15 East Kinstle St. FORD HWY MADDE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. leave Springfield: East. North. 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Thompson's grocery store or Neal & Brown's restaurant. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents BODY. No extra charge for your payment when sick or outors cannot touch us in terms of home with new Furniture needed Rooms. Buy from Jones at our terms: 5.00 Down, 7 month 3.50 Down, 5 month 2.50 Down, 1 month The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. 'Don't Worry Twelve' is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, so there will be some charges. ```markdown ``` you can buy a CHARTER OAK RANGE or STOVE made of the best material, by the most skilled workmen, for a reasonable amount It will ALWAYS give satisfaction, and will outlast a half dozen of the "cheap kind." It also effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges. We sell the best Brussels Carpets at 85 cents a yard. 9 x 12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. T. L. EWING, 418 Adams Street. One-half block West of Square, South Side of Street. New Phone 2039. Springfield, Ill. M. B. SOLD ON 65 YEARS RECORD STYLES, SIZES AND PRICES TO SUIT ALL CHARTER OAK STOVES & RANGES This is a cut showing one pattern of the famous patent top Table. The solidest and best table on the market with lined silverware drawer in each end. Can be extended to 8 feet without moving dishes from the table. Call and see it. WHICH IS THE CHEAPEST? You can buy a range or stove made of poor material, hastily put together by incompetent workmen, for very little money. It will NEVER give satisfaction, and will only last a few years with careful use. $1 PER WEEK $1 $1 PER WEEK $1 $1.00 PER WEEK $1.00 We furnish 3 rooms complete Kitchen, Dining Room and Bedroom $1.00 per week. Cheaper than rent per week and own your own furniture and hotels complete. Cash or payable Furniture if you never buy. $1 PER WEEK 418 EAST The pattern of the famous patent to table on the market with lined silver can be extended to 8 feet without moving and see it. 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $ g Room and Bed Room. First class . Cheaper than renting furnished ro own your own furniture. We furni plete. Cash or payments. It will pa u never buy. PER WEEK EAST AD the famous patent top ket with lined silver- 8 feet without mov- We furnish 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed Room. First class Furniture at $1.00 per week. Cheaper than renting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 per week and own your own furniture. We furnish homes, flats and hotels complete. Cash or payments. It will pay you to see our Furniture if you never buy. $1 PER WEEK $1 418 EAST ADAMS SHERMAN FOR MAYOR St. Paul S. S. aul S. S. - TH The officiary of St. Paul' A.M. E. Sunday school, desire to inform its members and friends prospective members, that from 28th of February, the Loyal Army and Gradation of the school will be the order of the day. The minds of the parents and guardians should especially be impressed as this method of school management insures for your children the proper status and training which they cannot attain while the present state of heterogenity exists in the school. The public is invited to come and inspect the school. Our system of gradation will be based on the proficiency of the pupil in his or her public school work. No partiality shown or discrimination made. The Allen Day exercises which were postponed two weeks ago, will take place Sunday, February 28, 1909, at St. Paul A. M. E. church under the auspices of the Sunday school. Everybody welcome and new scholars especially solicited. As we have often told you, the Enterprise Loan and Savings Co. is the greatest thing of a business nature that has before been inaugurated by our people, --- for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Room. First class Furniture at ting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 niture. We furnish homes, flats nents. It will pay you to see our WEEK $1 ADAMS $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM - THE - SPRINGFIELD MONUMENT COMPANY THE Exclusive Builders of Original MONUMENTS Third and Monroe Streets. BOTH FONES, Springfield. Roy M. Seeley, FOR City Attorney. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE Furnished or Unfurnished rooms at MRS. CHAS. JENKINS', 211, N. 15, St. Colored men, stand for better government. Says Lynching Must Be Stopped in Mississippi. Declares Whites Will Lie and he Will Not Trust Them, Says Gov. Noel. The following is the concluding paragraph from a declaration by Mississippi's chief executive: Of course I do not expect to be able to convict any of those who engaged in the lynching, because they will perjure themselves and swear, and their friends will swear, that they were not there, or that they were trying to persuade the mob from breaking the law. But I mean to take charge of things in the future. There will be no more lynchings in Mississippi if I can help it. The military of the State will be sent to the scene of crimes where there is high feeling, and I shall not listen to the protests of petty officials against the soldiers. They will go to protect the prisoners, and they will go well armed. They will shoot, and shoot to kill. If the sheriff does not do his duty, I have instructed the officers of the guard that they cannot think themselves absolved of their culpability in not ordering the soldiers to fire into the mob. The sheriff, of course, is in duty to give the order, but if he does not, it is the duty of the commanding officer of the military to have his men fire with loaded guns into the mob, and keep firing until it is dispersed and prisoner is safe. "The persons who attack a jail and drag forth a cowering wretch who has been disarmed and is powerless in their hands cannot be called brave men. A determined resistance on the part of soldiery will surely quell such spirit and teach the mob that it cannot override the law. I will not temporize with such spirits in the future. At Brookhaven I accepted the statements of the sheriff and sent only a few soldiers. They were rendered powerless by the inaction of the sheriff until the soldiers could be disarmed and overwhelmed. At Houston I was deceived by the pleas of citizens, who claimed to want to obey the law. But I am done with all that. I mean to get the situation in hand, and there will be no more lynchings while I am Governor if there is any military in the State to prevent it and uphold the law." A Flourishing Order. Pride of Springfield Tabernacle No. 12, is one of the most flourishing colored secret Orders in the city of Springfield if not in the state. We have a membership of 87 daught rs, with $504.36 in treasury and bank, of which $350 is out on interest, leaving a balance of $154.36 in treasury and on deposit. We give a daughter a $75 burial; we carry an endowment of $50 and give $3 per week sick benefits. Beat this if you can. We have club rates at a reasonably low price; we are soliciting for new members. All women with good moral standing are kindly asked to join us. For further explanation, inquire of any member of our Order. Jennie C. Morrison, C. R. 1030 E. Jefferson St. Resolutions of Condolence. Whereas. It has pleased the Almighty God to send His archangel among us, Dt. Meroes, the chain that joins our hands together has been broken; the links that entwined our hearts has been wrenched asunder, the angel of death has visited our camp and the spirit of Dt. Frances Eosaw has flown. She is an angel now dressed in the garb of the righteous, sitting upon that white Throne at the right hand of the all Omnipotent, singing sweet anthems of praise with that one vast choir of the great triumphant under the leadership of our King. Sir Ensaw, you have lost a faithful and christian wife, children, you have lost a kind and loving mother; Meroes, we have lost a most dutiful member, but we can see her again by believ ing in our motto: IN DEO SOLO SALUS. Our loss is her eternal gain. So, "Do not weep. (Dts. and friends) or shake at death's alarm. or shake at death's alarm, "Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call us to His arms." Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the record of the Due book and a copy be sent to the family. —Jennie C. Morrison, C R. A Good Suggestion. D. Magee wishes to get out, in pamphlet form, "A Centennial Volume," consisting of the speeches, songs, essays, etc., rendered by the different persons Friday, Feb. 12, at St. Paul church, to be kept by all, a sacred relic. Those who did not have their speeches written, may write what they said in full or the substance of them. This is a capital idea. Bloomington News. Dr. and Mrs. Covington spent a few days in Chicago, this week. Miss Alberta Duff of Normal, entertained the Elete Thimble Club at her home, Thursday afternoon. Mr. M. Stearles is somewhat better at this writing. The Misses Evangeline Barton, Nina Newman, Leorah Walker and Messrs. James and Newman Walker and Charles Nickols attended a skating party in Decatur, Monday night. Miss Alberta Wyche entertained a party of friends at her home on W. Taylor street, Thursday evening. Miss Nina Newman will leave soon for an inddfinite visit with her parents in Anderson, Ind. Mr. Geo. Hoagland was in Colfax, Thursday, on business Negro Business League to take advanced steps in commercial lines may soon cause dry goods and shoe store to be opened. The Law and Order League meets tomorrow at 4 p.m. Important matter concerning interest of race. All members be out. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. Estate of Francis E. Ensaw, deceased The undersigned having been appointed administrator of Francis E. Ensaw, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the May term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said county, beginning on the third day of May, 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 requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 19th day of February, WILLIAM L. ENSAW, Administrator. A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney. EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28,1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLAY CAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMANDS WITHOUT REGARD TO RAISE EXPLICITLY DECLARES AND WITHOUT RESERVATION OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOUR AMENDMENTS TO THE COURSE TO STATE THAT I SQUARELY ON THAT PLAN BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JUST THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPING 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 Lafu "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. sin no ary to montisod a in be ill 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 live 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 known 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 special 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 Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home-Corner Eighth and Jackson streets-take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery-take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. 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.