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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-10
The Sewing Circle.

The Circle was entertained by Mrs.
0. r. Singleton at her residence ON
). lst St. Twenty-four ladies report
ed for duty, but, owing to not hav-
ing a meeting last week, sewing
material was scarce, but very
pleasant social hour was spent.
The women are preparing a 'Phan
tory Entertainment To be given at
their next open meeting which will
be March 30, at the church.
Three new additions were made to
the Circle roll, viz: Mesdames Addie
Woods, Mayme Smith, A. Nelson.
Mrs. Arthur Naylor visited the
Circle Thursday Rev. and Mrs.
Pri e were also present and gave
some very encouraging remarks for
which we are thankful.
The women knowing and realizing
the pressing needs of our church.
voted to turn over the amount of
money made at their last entertain
ment to the trustees to assist in
defraying some of the expenses. The
amount was $22.
After being served with a delight
full luncheon, the Circle adjourned to
meet with Miss Alcene Wilford, at
her mothers residence, 3o6 w. Allen.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-10
Notice..

People who do not take this paper
and pay for it, should not expect us
to go out of the way to take note Of
this personal or that social function.
All lodge notices or entertainments
where charges for admission are
printed, are advertisements, and will
be charged for at the regular rate.
Church doings for Sunday will be
published free, but we expect the
members to become readers of the
paper. The best way is to be PLAIN
and exact. Our people are not neces-
sarily 'mean,' but they fail to under
stand that it costs us something to
keep this business going.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-10

The Don't Worry Club met at
the residence of Mrs. Roy Hun
ter Oh Wednesday the Z. Rev.
Mrs. Cotman gave another one
Of her delightful series of a trip
to California with illustrations,
showing quite collection of old
ancient missions. Mrs. Noble
Curtis gave reading from Black
Folks Lork. A delicious lun-
cheon was served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. Julia Duncan on N.
18th street.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-10
Otis 3. Dune an, The Candidate.

At the primaries last Saturday,
Otis Duncan was nominated for
alderman of the first by a neat
majority of the Republican votes
cast. On the democratic ticket
Rathbone was nominated over
Mike Daughton. An excellent
object lesson taught was the way
the administration forces lined
up for Rathbone. The Negro
vote was not SO solid But we
are proud to say that Mr.. An
thony bears his defeat in the
proper way and says he will use
his best endeavors in the inter-
ests of the candidate. Mr.. Dun
can will receive the support of
the party, at least he should.
If the party sends Mr.. Duncan to
the council it will mean much for
the ward in the future as we are
of the opinion that unless the
white Republicans show appre,
citation. in this way. the ward will
remain as it is, but with Duncan
in the council. next spring will
see another Republican in the
council, thus placing the ward
where it belongs. in the Republi-
can column. We would suggest
that the voters keep apace of ex
isting conditions in the ward,
that they'in their overzealousuess
do nothing witout discretion, etc.
We can elect Duncan and we
will.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-10
SPRINGFIELD ILL.,. SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1906.

Arval Terrell is a natural born
comedian. From the time he
glides across the stage and
smiles that winsome smile, he
has his audince from start to
finish. He was excellent all thro
the performance.
The musicians, Miss Violet
TinsIey and Arthur Donagan are
thoroughly competent.
The management wishes to
extend thanks to the public in
general for their attendance. D.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-10
Social Sunlight Circle

The Social Sunlight Circle met
on Wednesd ay afternoon with
Mrs. Al Wilson in a business
meeting. 1t was decided for the
club to take up needlework at
their next meeting with Mrs
Clark Thompson as instructor
Mesdames Matte Dyer Brown
of Chicago, and Richard Doug
las OF this city, were visitors and
addressed the club. The club
will meet Wednesday with Mrs.
Cnas. Ellis.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-10
The Pettitts Entertain.

The entertainment given at
Masonic hall last Wednesday
evening was enjoyed by an au.
dlence that nearly filed the ball
The entertainment as "a whole.
was the best of its kind ever
given in the city. The numbers
were all good but special men
tion should be made of the
sketck by Mr. and Mrs. Pettltt
and Arval Terrell. The audience
was left in a continual peal of
laughter from the time they
came on the Stage until they re-
tired.
The Misses Harris, Boles.
Watson, Banks and Morrison as
chorus girls, were all that could
be desired and won the applause
which they received.
Little Willie Parker made big
hit. 1t was his maiden attempt
and we predict for him great
things.
The singing Of Miss Brown
and Miss Watson was very sweet
indeed.
Mr.. Thomas Donegan, posses.
sed OF rich bass voice and fine
personal appearance, makes him
an easy winner.
DahOmian Queen was rendered
with skill and the scene was the
most beautiful of the entire per-
formance.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-10
Quincy News Items

Bishop G.. II. Shaffer was in
the city Wednesday night and
lectured at Bethel church. A
grand reception was given him
IN the lecture room. Presiding
Elder McCracken and the minis
ters of Hannibal and Jackson
vile were present. The tables
were beautifully arranged Prof.
Malone acted as POSTMASTER. The
toasts were opened by Rev. T. L.
Smith
Mrs. Perkins entertained Mrs.
Eva Ruffner Watts and sister to
dinner Sunday.
The PASTORS Aid entertain
ment Tuesday night, was quite
success, $22 was turned over to
the pastor as a donation for his
work during the recent revival
when 38 souls were taken into
the church.
The Paul Laurence Dunbar
club held memorial services at
Bethel church at 4 o clock Sun
day afternoon. Prof. Malone is
president of the organization.
All the leading colored ministers
took part in the program.
Mrs. H. Moore is on the sick
list.
The Pink Tea Party given at
the Elm Street church under the
auspices Of the married ladies'
club, was quite success The
colors were pink. Mrs. Thorn
ton acted as hostess.
Revs. T. L. Smith and William
Fl. Giles waited on the mayor
this week with the purpose Of
trying to set him to prohibit the
production of Tom Dixon's Jr.
"Clansman.' The play tends to
show, among other things, the
origin of the ku klux khan, it's
purpose, etc. 1t is a travesty on
the Negro S status even during
re construction times, to say
nothing of his advanced status of
today. The play is low, mean,
ridiculous, absurd and vulgar.
1t should be suppressed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-04-12
Muldoon on Divorce.

Chlorofoorm, as narcotic fer
senility, is did wan; simple life
and race sooyside germs hov
.smothered aich other in the dust
they raised, but the ubiquitous
divoorcer an divoorceriss are chas-
in back an foorth wild the same
hilthy activity. It has hawg
cholery an other pistylinces bate
be foorty conversions mint an
worruks both ways an back agin.
The same sthyles will prevail
Mkt sayson, wild shorter Exhibits
an more aIimony, chick yer own
baggage. Under the noble in
couragemint av the law, the official
degree has placed itsilf on par
wild criminal indictmints, an I am
PLACED to announce that both fads
are flourishin'. I am no wither
prophet, but lit is safe to predict
that degineracy will outroon other
kinds az abnormity if it has to
forfit respictability.
Some av these spectacular dra-
mics carry soofshant artillery to
undermine all mans faith in
humanity. Yis, the. loorid broo-
tally av both SKIES is brought out
in bold relate on a background az
mooral depravity that wud dis
grace snake.
B'gorry if I waz soprano
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-04-12

Icoort there wud be q turrible grass
wildly famine pulsatin' around
this wicked rotundity. The game
is too wan sided, do yez mind; the
only chance man has is gittin'
bate. liz boom chance whin it
names the kapin' av two Establish
minis. No man waz liver boorn to
fade a row av tinymint flats unliss
he waz a pollgamy. Accoordin'
to monogamy, the necessities av
life we must how, but the compul-
sions we can do widout.
Afther passin' thru homestid
wrick man is ayther cripple or
perverted idayalist, an am tould
that gang av thin hov rounded
a moo partly, called misogamists,
a soort av satirical joke on Utopian
matrimony.
Yls, livery time I think av vio-
lint separations I can see poor him
picked Hogan, who, waz almost
kilt be the prelimiharies av wan.
AS rool, the grand fenawlies are
HARMLESS, it bein' the rehearsals av
thin that kape our systims at a
romantic pitch.
Scientific thayories advanced on
the QUESTION claim all av thin are
doc to the reflix action on the
contestants timperamints. This is
troo in cases where participants
are invalids, otherwise brootality
plays first base on the home plate.
The main plot ginerally starts to
thicken at the breakfast table,
where mans Biddy can take adj
vantage av the unnatural hour an
the half-waked state av her Pat be
imposin' on his hilth wild incin-
diary pancakes. Nanny a fine sit
av five dollar taythe hov been
swallied in the confusion that fol-
lied such plisant jokes.
Unity is the face that wears no
crown, therefor wud advise all
combative payple that use port
able vans to carry thin in the
hand durin' jocose spasms.
Me intintion waz to feature the
Hogan case in this issue, but I
convinced too late an finished
too soon. which accounts fer the
brivity av an article that wud
under ixtinuated circumstances
incite lachrymal food in this
hotil. E. E. III.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-04-12

conscience Arnold soon composed
himself on the cot and to sleep,
for he reasoned that they couldn't
do anything serious to him.
In the morning he was hustled
into the patrol wagon and driven
downtown to the police court.
On the way he was endeavoring to
think out some reasonable defense
without unmasking himself and
at the same time some way to get
word to his brother. A few mo-
ments after entering the court
room, two women came in, both
wearing heavy black wells and
Arnold was conscious of a blush
of shame. This was q nice posi-
tion for any respectable woman to
see him in.
"James OsbornH' called the
clerk. An officer beckoned to
James and made his way to the
prisoners box. His honor looked
him over coldly. "You are
charged with disorderly conduct,
reckless driving and attempted
abduction. The last charge has
been withdrawn, fortunately for
you, sir. Have you ever been up
before?"
Cup, sir?"
"A prisoner in a police court"
mo, SIR
twenty-five for reckless driv-
ing and ten for disorderly conduct;
or thirty days"
Il haven't penny in my clothes,
sir"
Officer, lock him up and keep
him locked up until the fine is paid.
1 cannot see my way to remit it.
Not another word" as Arnold
started to protest. The two yelled
ladies left the court precipitately.
James being hurriedly ushered
into cell quickly called for pen,
ink and paper and at half past ten
that morning the following note
reached his brother who had but
just returned to the city:
"Dear Chas: Am in devil of
a scrape at the police court.
Tried to play joke on the girls
last night by dressing up in the
groom's clothes. Got the wrong
outfit and was arrested. Bring
thirty-6ve dollars and a suit of
clothes, the quickest ever. And,
for mercy sake, say nothing to
anyone, least Of all the folks.
I have given the name Of James
Osborn. Now, hustle.
Arnold"
Charley hustled and soon had
him out when Arnold proceeded
to explain the affair, but no
amount of persuasion would in
duce him to face the girls, and he
returned to his regiment vowing
it would be many, many days ere
he attempted another joke in
Washington. 1772.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-04-12
Synonyms Use.
Taken from q. F. Graham's book on
English Synonyms"

To bu,y-To inter.

10 0Hfv-ZO znIST.
To bury is to conceal in the
earth; to inter is to put into the
earth with ceremony. We bury
in order to cover up; we inter from
religious motive. Interring is
species of burying. A miser
may bury his money in a hole in
his garden, or may bury his face
in his handkerchief. Those who
are buried with religious ceremo-
MES. are inferred. We can scarce
ly say correctly that man is
inferred in tomb unless the
tomb Is below the surface OF the
earth. Dogs are never inferred,
tho they are frequently buried.
To bury is often used in an alb
stract sense; as to bury luminosity,
to bury hope, etc. To inter is
never used abstractly.
To but-To place.
Put is to place as the genus to
the species. To put is general
term; to place, specific. Placing
is mode of putting. When we
put thing in particular situa-
ton, we place it. A plant may be
put into a fower-pot, and then
placed in the greenhouse. All
the parts of clock may be put
together, and the clock then
placed in the hall.
En0yu0us Immense.
Euo,mous is out of rule; immense,
beyond measure. Enormous is
properly applied to magnitude;
immense, to extent and distance.
A giant is enormous; the ocean is
immense. A man of enormous
strength is one who is stronger
than most men; man of immense
strength lis one whose strength is
inoalculable. Immense expresses
q higher degree than enormous.
Milo Of Crotona was said to pos
sess enormous strength. Samson /
was endowed with immense
strength.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-04-12

che 1icutefla11t's Joke.


rules relatin' to the leavin' of yel
box in times like these. Been
takin' a sly nip probably, an
they've sent yer hack down peg.
Get gait on We now"
Arnold laughed silently as he
made his way for the sidewalk.
The first man he plunged into was
William. All was plain sailing
now. "I'm very glad to see you,
SIR said William. II was afraid
you could not get my clothes on,
sir. I was getting trife worried,
too. Here's the carriage number"
Arnold glanced hastily at it and
stuck it into a convenient pocket.
"It's sixteen carriages up, sir; a
bay and gray. You can't miss
them. Don't try to push ahead Of
your turn, or you will get into
trouble with the police. They are
very strict. And don't let them
confuse you, sir. The numbers
won't be in rotation. You'll hear
one hundred and fifteen, and the
next moment, thirty-five, like as
not. It's all according to how the
guests are leaving. Good luck to
you, sir, and don't forget to ex-
plain it thoroughly to Mr.. With
ers."
"Don't worry, William; we'll
come out of this with colors flying"
Arnold concluded it would be a
good idea to hunt up his rig. His
search did not last long. The bay
and the gray stood only little
way from the gate. The box was
vacant and be climbed up and
gathered the reins.
"Seventeen!' came hoarsely
along on the wings of the night.
Number seventeen and lively
there!"
Arnold's pulse doubled it's beat.
His number. "Sktw the bay and
the gray started forward, took the
half circle and stopped under the
porte-cochere. Arnold remembered
that fashionable groom never
turned his head unless spoken to;
so he leveled his gaze at the horses
ears and waited. But from the
very corner of his eye he caught
a glimpse of two women, one of
whom was enveloped in crimson
cloak. He felt the carriage list as
the women stepped in. The door
slammed to and the rare joke was
on it's way.
"Off with your cried the pomp-
GUS footman. Our jehu turned
into the avenue, holding a toler-
able rein. He smiled and lightly
touched the horses with the lash.
This was true sport; this was
humor, genuine, initiative, un-
forced. He could imagine the
girls and their fright, when he
finally slowed down, opened the
door and kissed them both.
Wouldn't they let out yell, thof
Now, lad of six can tell the
difference between seventeen and
seventy-one. But this astonish-
ing jehu had been conspicuous as
the worst mathematician and the
best soldier in his class at West
Point. He drove decently till he
struck Dupont Circle. From here
he turned into New Hampshire,
thinking it to be Rhode Island.
Mistake number two. He had
studied the city map, but he was
conscious of not knowing it as
we'll as he should, but, true to his
nature, he trusted to luck.
Snap-crack! The surprised
horses nearly leaped out of the
harness. Never before had their
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-04-12
LIEUTENANT Arnold With
ers, U. S. A., was one of the
most popular officers of his

most popular OHcoTS VI uIS
regiment. But owing to a
happy-go-lucky disposition and
his love for practical Jokes, he was
almost continually into scrape
of some kind from which his broth
er. Charley, who had prominent
official position in Washington,
would invariably rescue him.
His regiment was stationed at
Fortress Monroe, Virginia, and
Arnold was serving there on the
approach of his twenty eight BIRTH
day which he intended celebrat-
ing with his brothers family at
Washington. Securing leave of
absence he started for Washing
ton without informing his brother
of his intended visit, 80 when he
arrived there he found only serv-
ANTS at his brothers house to give
him welcome. On ringing he
learned that his brother was out
of the city and that his sister,
Mamie, and sister in-law, were
both attending a reception at the
British embassy. It was then he
determined to give the girls, as he
called them, the surprise Of their
life" His plan was to bride the
coachman into allowing him to
act as groom and drive the ladies
home from the reception. He
succeeded in getting the aid of the
~coachman and was soon dressed
ain the regular groom's uniform;
black half boots, the white doe
skin breeches, the brown, BRASS
buttoned frock, and the white hat
with the brown cockade. Well,
my word for it, he was the hand
soonest jehu Washington ever
turned out. He intended to drive
rather fast and recklessly from the
embassy to his brothers home,
then get down from his box and
sopen the carriage door, catch his
brother's wife and his sister, give
each one kiss and then make him
self known. And when he thought
how they would look and proba-
oily act, he had to laugh.
Arnold left the house and start
ed for the reception where he was
TO meet the coachman, who had
preceded him. He hadn't pro-
%ceeded more than block when he
became aware of the fact that he
hadn't a penny in his clothes.
This discovery somewhat disqui-
Seted him, and he half turned about
to 90 back. "Pshaw! I won't
need any money" and he started
off toward Connecticut Avenue.
He walked briskly for ten min
mites. The humor of the escapade
appealed to him greatly, and he
had all he could do to smother
sthe frequent bursts Of laughter
which surged to his lips He
areached absently for his cigar case.
No money. No cigars. sThat's
ebad. Without cigar I'm likely
ITO get nervous. Jove! with these
.fieshlings, I feel as self-conscious
sas an untried chorus girl. These
Aogs can't be very warm in winter.
Ha! that must be the embassy
where all those lights are" To
make positive, he stopped a pedes-
4rian.
Pardon me, sir" touching his
hat, "but will you be SO kind as
10 inform me if yonder is the
British embassy
''It is, my man." replied the
gentleman.
"Thank you, sir" And each
passed on to his affairs. Now for
William, we must find William,
or the Joke will be on Arnold.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-04-12
wheeled into S Street, scraping
the curb as he did SO. Pedestrians

wheeled INTO y SJTe0Is 6CIdpluR
/ the curb as he did so. Pedestrians
stopped and stared at him. A
policeman waved his club help
lessly, even hopelessly. On. on;
to Arnold's mind this ride was as
wild as that which the Bishop Of
Vannes took from Belle Isle to
Paris. The screams were renewed.
A hand beat against the forward
windows and muf1ed but wrathful
voice called forth command to
stop. The voice was Immediately
drowned by another's prolonged
scream. I'll wager a dollar, Nan
isn't doing that screaming. The
Wlthers never cry out when they
are frightened. Hang it! This
street doesn't look familiar. 1
ought to have reached Scott Circle
by this time. A glass went jim
Cling to the pavement. Oh, Nan
will be jumping out next. This will
never do. He began to draw in.
Hark! His ear had caught the
sound of other hoofs beating on
the iron-like surface of the pave.
ment. Worriedly he turned his
head. Five blocks away there
flashed under one of the arc lights,
only to disappear in the shadow
again, two mounted police.
By George! it looks as if the
girls we're going to have their fun,
too! He laughed, but there was
nervous catch in his voice. He
hadn't counted on any policemen
taking a part in the comedy.
Where the dickens is Scott Circle,
anyhow? He tugged at the reins
and drew up at the next corner.
I'll be hanged if I know where I
am. He braced himself and
sawed on the reins and soon the
frightened and somewhat wesried
horses were brought to a stop.
He leaped from the box, opened
the door and waited. He recog-
nized the necessity of finishing
the play before the mounted police
appeared on the scene. There
was commotion inside the car
riage, then a women in crimson
cloak stepped (no jumpedD out.
Arnold threw his arms around her
and kissed her upon the cheek.
"You-vile-wretch!"
Arnold sprang back, his hands
applied to his singing face.
"You drunken wretch, how
dare you'll"
"Nan, it is only l." he STAN
mered.
"Nanp' exclaimed the young
woman, as her companion joined
her. The light from the corner
disclosed the speakers wrathful
features. Man! Do you think
rufian that you are driving serv-
ing maids?"
Arnold stepped back speechless.
The woman he was gazing at was
anybody in the world but his Sis
ter.
"Oficer, arrest this fellow"
commanded the young woman.
"That we will, ma'am!' cried
one of the officers, ainging him.
self from his horse. what COM
plant, ma'am?'
drunkenness and abduction"
rubbing the burning spot on her
cheek.
"That'll be rather serious. Yell
have to appear against him in the
mornin', ma'am." She promptly
gave her name, address and tele-
phone number.
"Bill, you drive the ladies home,
an TIL see this bucko to the sta
f;on Tnrnino IN Arnold. who
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-18
copYRnaME lsoa BrYRASM Msvv1mr

-.aL Tor massa been 'quire for you . plumb hour."
 "Dat show my 'portance.s said Pomp compossdly. "But you mistake bout Tom nndin' me. He down there yet an shoutin' hisse'f ho'se. como roun' bout way. % he ain see mo. Exercise good for Tom. an he ain dar' come back till he nnd mo. An, Oh, say, Nose! Do backlog's ready. De top jes' touch out de water. Dat show 1t soak plumb smack all dc way t'rcu'. Dat log burn two whole weeks shors."
 Huh! Huh.' scoffed several of tho hands. ''who ever hear backlog burn over one weekT'
 Plenty people gwine hear 1t dis year." declared Pomp. "You know ws hab holiday jes' long 5 de baoklog burn."
 Colonel Belknap was on his veranda smoking when Pomp approached him, cap in hand.
 Hello, you black rascalr' he said ex- plosively. "So you're here at last. Why didn't you come when Tom first called you?"
 Call me7' innocently. T declar' ain seen Tom dis day. Where he call me at!'
 Everywhere. imagine" dryly. I've been hearing his voice yelling your name for the last hour. and loud enough to be heard two miles off. Where have you beenr
 "Workin' at the backlog. massa. You know you tol' "-
 Yes, told you six weeks ago that you might get the backlog because, though you're trusty enough fellow in other ways, you're a past master at shirking when 1t comes to work. And through all these six weeks you have made that backlog bear the burden of your mis- deeds. Even lazy boy ought to cut . log in half day"
 "Ifs-it's tu sso cyproSS svvamn noU