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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-09-28
Normal Locals.

Miss Emma Stewart of Colum-
bus, Ohio, spent six weeks the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. Cynthia
Barton.
Mr.. Scruggs is on the sick list.
J. Walton has moved his fami-
ly to Chicago for the winter. Mrs
Walton is at present n Aurora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitfield are the
happy parents of baby boy.
Minnie Whittiker will leave
soon for Wilberforce to take up
the study of dressmaking and
music.
Mrs. M. Bradshaw is on the
sick list.
Walter Whittiker will leave
soon for Chicago.
Mrs. II. Headley entertained
in honor of Mrs. Frank Dabney's
birthday, Friday, Sept. q.
Messrs. W. Thomas and Whit
tiker, and Ethel Thomas have re-
turned from the A. M. E. confer
ence in Chicago.
Mrs. Frank Dabney has re-
turned home after visiting rela-
tives in Chicago.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-09-28

patton"
Space forbids US to make as
lengthy quotation as we desire
but as Fred Douglas would say,
we say: his speech was strong
as iron-enunclation fine and his
peroration grand Gov. De-
mems speech will never fade.
He penetrated, with gilded words
many heart, that has so long
hungere6 after knowledge. The
Gov is plain and makes business
talks. He is also a logician and
shows that he has come up by
his own efforts, step by step. He
declared that every man would
be what be made himself 1t is
easy declared the Governor to
talk of reforming someone else.
His talk will redown upon our
posterity, rich heritage The
same encomium can be rruly said
of James A, Rose and Judge
Murray.
At night Mr.. Dancy was the
orator of the occasion and was
at his best "Never man spake
like this man.
o. V. Royal and G. F, Morti-
mer, lawy ers, also.spoke, being
loudly applauded. The dance
was one of the most orderly and
enjoyable Complete report and
more of speeches in next issue.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-09-28
Hon. w. T. Vernon
Register U. S. Treas

w. II. Vernon is one of the
most scholarly men of the race
who spoke in part as follows, the
essence of which will lead one to
believe that if Roosevelt is not a
candidate for re election, he will
have man, his personal choice.
REPRESENTS ROOSEVELT.
81 come to you to day from the
Nation S capital as representa-
tive of the administration of
President Roosevelt; the great
true American, a friend of all
mankind, whom we can well
afford to trust. and who has
shown his friendship for this
race in many ways and who is
still our friend.
AT LINCOLN's TOMB.
81 stood to-day by Lincoln s
tomb. and saw where lay the
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-09-28
White City Celebra'
tiOn Of the Eman-
cipation Cele-
braJiOn.
BY Z, l.. Il.

Las Monday marked a notable
epoch in the history Of the Cele-
bralion of the Emancipation. 1t
was the one held at White City
beautiful park indeed, with am,
pile convenience.
Probably, never before in our
history. was day more auspici-
Gus. The sky was clear and
the autumnal sun shone her
crimson rays across the boughs
of the trees and through the ver-
dant lawns. presenting a picture
gorgeous to the eyes.
From early noon to late in the
eventide, the colored people from
the capitol city and adjacent
towns, were pouring into the
park, to hear and see the magni =
ficent program and to enjoy them
selves inmany other ways. A cold
zephyr was blowing from the
west and made summer clothe d
people recall the wintry days of
a few months ago,
Mr.. Gill, the Manager of the
White City, expires sed himself Ella
ted over the superbIy fine de-
pertinent of the people and he
was more than pleased from the
results financially. Never will
many colored boy and girl forget
the fun he or she had on the roll
er coaster. viewing the Gagged an.
imals. 1t was the larges: crowd
assem- bled since 1904 when we
had the great combined celebra
ton at the Fair Grounds.
The committee desires to thank
the public for its attendance and
will assure you all that next year
will be record breaker, for we
know there will be no counter
attraction, such as Lick Greek,
for, if the Chautauqua is a per-
manent fixture, it is understood
that it will be held in August or
July, while the weather is warm,
The program was one of the
best, and was rendered in the
White City Theatre. Mr.. Small
wood was chairman Of the day
and Dr. j. H. NJ Mlgee and B. H
Be!lamy acted as masters of the
ceremony. The reading of the
proclamation emancipation was
by Mrs Z E. T. Cottman, wife
of the presiding elder, probably
never before was that document
read with more force, accuracy,
distinction and solemnity. Hon.
Jno. G. Dancy was called first by
request of Gov. Deneen to make
a few remarks. as Mr.. Dancy
was orator at $50 also Mr..
Dancy is an orator of rare ability
a fluent speaker, possessing mag
netism. Il came all the way
from the nations capital" de
clared Mr.. Dancy, 900 miles
to felicitate with you upon this
important occasion-our emanci
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-09-28

All wishing to subscribe for
The Forum, or pay their sub
scription, call at 500 w. Decatur
street.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-09-28
Decatur News.

Harvey Watkins has returned
from an extensive trip to Virgin
ia, taking in Richmond and
Jamestown with a stopover IN
Washington, D. c., for short
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williamson
have returned from their visit in
Homer.
DR.. G. II. Clanton of Selma,
Alabama, spent two weeks with
his wife on Spring ave.
Miss Lelah Blanton is out of
the city visiting different parts of
Indiana.
Among those who attended the
annual conference of the A. M.
E. church held in Chicago, were
the following: Mrs. E. T. Cana
way. DR.. H. G. Ganaway, hev. j.
W. Woodford and William Price.
Mrs. Maggie Kemp of w De-
catur street. gave d surprise par
ty in honor of her husbands
birthday, on the evening of the
90. A number of useful presents
were received and the evening
was pleasantly spent.
r. F. Oliphant reports good
time while in Richmond, Va, in
the interest of the True Reform
erS
Mesdames Nancy Pharm and
Cook are on the sick list.
Rev j. w. H Jackson of the
St. Peters A. M. E. church, is
still confined to his room.
Mrs. Geo. Williamson and
mother have returned from a
two weeks visit in Kentucky
Misses Sylvia aud Corine Law
renee are visiting in Chicago.
They will be gone two or three
weeks.
The emancipation celebration
given by the leading people of
the Baptist church, Tuesday. the
"a, was quite success, the day
being lovely one for the occa
sion except cool breeze from
the northeast. All report good
time. The program was made
up out Of the best talent in Deca-
tur.
Misses Ella and Maye Moore,
Sylvia and Corrine Lawrence,
Ethel Caldwell, Frances Brown
er. Mesdames. Ed Garner and
Bertha Johnson; Walter Stran-
er, Eli Pierce and Scott, spent
Wednesday on the banks Of the
Sangamon river, gshing All re-
port jolly time, few fishes and
lot Of mosquitoes.
Mesdames Bertha Gene Ware
will leave Thursday for Mime.
apolis, where they will live in
the future. A host of friends
regret to see them leave.
Thomas Miller and r G. Cher
ry, we'll thought of and prosper
Gus men of Decatur, have pur
chased farms adjoining each 9th
er, about five miles west of De-
catur, where they will reside in
the future and the remainder OF
L L.. L. e z,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-09-28
The Dollar
Proposition
L. O.. O. Home.

Members who bave paid since
The Forums publication
Louis Baker, $100
Unknown man, 100
E. L. Rogers, 100
1t is hoped that others will
follow this lead, especially. the
younger men and women.
People in Decatur, please rally
to Miss RUSSELL and Decatur will
be looked after;
The Forum has opened . Business
Mems Directory.-Cheap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
POTATO sCAB.
Bulletin of the Maine Agricultural Eek
pertinent Station.

Bulletin III of the Maine Agricultural
discusses potato scab, a subject of eA-
The real cause of scab is Il minute.
vegetable parasite which is introduced
into the soil largely by means of scabby
fungus may persist and be able to infect
a crop even after considerable period.
Alkaline soil conditions favor while acid
soils are Imiavorablc to scah. Stable
manure. chip dirt. lime and wood ashes
may increase Scab because they tend to
make the soil alkaline.
Great care should be taken to avoid in
fecting new land. TIL" use of scIbby
seed is folly rather than economy Only
smooth tubcrS should be used for plant
ing and these should be disinfectcd by
forina lin or corrosive sublimatc solution
if the quantity to be treated is small. If
large amount of seed is to be treated
formaldehyie gas generated by the US
of potassium TermInGtnat" Is recon-
mcndcd. The chemicals required are not
expensive and should be obtained If any
druggist. The process is simple and in.X-
pcnSive.
Full directions for disinfecting seed
tuberS. well a. suggestions for thJ
management of land already infested
with scab are contained in this Bulletin
DAB. which may be obtained free by all
residents of Maine who apply to the lAg
ricultural Experiment Station, Orono
Me. In writing please mention this pa
per.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18

While various factions of the DcmoC-
racy-uone of which the living
jefferson would rccognize-arc holding
their annual Jcffersonian dinners it is
well to bring out the 10 rules of con-
duct which were drawn up by the
great American who wrote the Dec
laration Of Independence. Some Of
them are maXmS. rather than rules,
and there is little that is novel in
them. but they hold Il lot of wisdom
and il will do US all good tn read them
over aud ponder upon the lessons
which they teach us. Here they are:
I. Never put off until tomorrow
what you can do today.
=. Never trouble another for what
you can do Yourself
3. Never spend your money before
you have earned it.
T. Never buy what you don't want
because 1t is cheap.
5. Pride costs more than hunger.
thirst aud cold.
g. We seldom repent of eating too
little
T. Nothing is troublesome that we
do willingly.
3. How much pain the evils have
cost us that have never happened.
Take things aiINayS bE the.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
Apple DumpIings.

When YOU have apple dunplinss for
dinner. let them suffice. says the Chio
State Journal. There is something in the
name Of apple dumplings that rumblcs
through the halls OF satisfaction. They
appeasc the appetite as a July shower
stakes the thirst Of The oorniield; they
do it so gently, so kindly as not to leave
4 regret behind.
Bring forth the dish piled high with the
rotund goodness. Ceres and Pomona
smile from every shining sphere and wei
come you to the feast Ard what hav'.
we here? Fields of golden wheat, wdV-
smiling in the morning light: scft. green
pastures drir king in the pinT Sunsets
all these taken up by dainty hands and
fashioned into white orhs that YOU can
palate and have il all to yourSeif-why,
ii such a benefacuion could come to ono
as i special providence. the heavens
would be crowded with Invocation.
But they arc for .evelyhody-as good in
the nalacc as in the hut-a.; grateful to
all as tho morning sun in winter. Q" 4
breeze on a summer afternoon. 1t rs ma
ture lOlinT in the Zap of art soc that
Spitzenberg Blinking at YOU. taltaIizing
YOU from behind his snowy ROBE. 10 for
him. stab him with Your fork, tear rff
his robe. drown him in cream. Inundatc
him, cxterminatc him and let him live
hereafter only as tender memory
We dare not Invade the sacred precincts
of the culinary art. and tell in what tti-
rect:on taste and fancy should go. W ha.
SoEg the heart shall sing as il petlS the
apries. or what grace the white hands
shall say as they mold the cough. Is not
for i,nping invention like ours-dl that
we can do. all our muse can sing. IS the
glory of the apple dumping Here * ~
trinity of grass. of grain. # :rHit. til
maker of gentle minds, Of modest loves,
Of strong and earnest lives. All appl-
dumplinss should be made just large
enough for person to have two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
A LITTLE OF
EVERYTHING
Seven Troubles of Woman,

At first the collie. tender little thing
And then the teeth that come to make
her sad
And keep her nervous mother wondering
And spoil the temper of her weary dad.
Next. the long ard trying DAYS in school,
And thcn the music lessons she must
take
Forever practising by rotr and rule.
No matter how her tender fingers ache.
And then the sorrow which she has to
bear
Because her legs beneath her skirts
must show.
Because in Lraids shc has to wear hex
hair
When she is old enough to have d beau.
NEXT The heartachcs and the cherries
nights
When he ard shc have uu1rrcled, and
she waits.
And wonders if the world still has de-
He comes. And 80 that Woe cvaporatcs.
Last trouble of then: an and tbs. alas.
1t is that gives her the world weary
look.
Ana fingers with her as tile season
Til" trouble that She mas to keep Il
cook.
Chicago RecordHerald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18

Uncle Sam hereafter will guarantee
products. In a circular issued by the
Department of Agriculture this week,
il was prescribed that after April 18th
all persons shipping meats. lard or 9TH
er animal substances packed and cured
before October /. 1906. must first OBJ
tain written permission of the De-
partment after having submitted alb
solute proof of the purity of the food
and the fact that it had been prepared
without the use Of any prohibited pre-
servative. The railroads transporting
such shipments are also required to
have an affidavit from the shipper GER
tifying that the meat is in good condi-
ton and fit for human food. the
affidavit to be forwarded Immediately
to the Department here. Because OF
the great falling off in interstate and
export trade the packers appear to be
welcoming these rigid rules for the
protection of the public. That they
have determined on taking the public
completely into their confidence by dis
closing to them the methods of manu-
facture and preparation Of anima
foods, is evidenced by the fact that the
National Packers Exposition, to b'
held in Chicago May /, has been widely
advertised and is to be attended 10y
representatives of many foreign gov
ernments The administration is also
interested in this closer relationship
between the manufacturers of fooc
supplies and the consumers. and Presi-
dent Roosevelt has agreed to press
button at the White House starting tht
machinery of the exposition in Chi
Cages big coliseum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18


1t is announced that Russia is to fol-
low the example of Italy in the matter
Of the so-called Horary railway time
table system whereby the hours of the
day are numbered from to "a, instead
of 1 to II and l to II over again. The
Horary system is the only logical one.
and there are few serious objections to
its adoption. Travellers in Italy.
where it has been in use in railway
timetables for some years, will testify
that it simplifies things and does away
with annoying uncertainties as to
whether hours given are "A. NJ or
up. NJ" There is no actual conflict
between our present system and the
newer one, 50 that even during the
early adoption of the latter there
would be no added confusion. AS for
its general adoption aside from time
tables its advantages are not 50 Strik-
ing. because the inconvenience of the
present system are not so great. Yet
the staid Springfield Republican is
guilty of remarking that to the watch
full parent whose daughter has begun
to have callers it might seem fortunate
to nave what is now II O'Clock repre-
scented by the mystic figure %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,
EASTERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
kENNEBEC DIVISION.
RESUMPTION OF SERVICE.

Commencing Thursday. April Is. 1906.
steamer leaves Gardiner ait G:'" j. ~ :.
Richmond A:lG p. NJ. Dresden 49, j. NJ,
and Bath at 100 r. NJ, Tuesdays Thurs
days and Saturdays, due Boston 400
? a. NJ.
RETURNING.
Steamer leaves North side Union wharf.
Boston. at 500 A. NJ. Mondays. Wedncs-
days and Fridays. for Bath. Richmond,
Dresden and Gardiner, connecting with
Augusta. Winthrop IL Gardiner Street
Ry.. for Hallowell Augusta and Win
.hrop. also with Maine Central X. r. for
adjacent points
FIIst-class fare between Gardiner ana
Boston 800 one way: $3.50 round trip.
Steamers of this line are always COM
Portable and the trip at this season OF
the year is a very delightful one.
Freight rates are always as low as
other Tires.
All freight except live stock. is insured
against fire and marine risk.
NJ. A. HARADEN. Agent.
+ y. Gardiner, Maine.
app fSdtf lf"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
Thursday, April 10, 1907.

About this time Paul Revere
Ride" makes its round of the news
papers. 1t was 132 years ago tonight
that the signal lanterns were hung in
the spire of the Old North church
still standing in what is now Boston's
most squalid quarter-and Paul
Revere, waiting on the Charlcstown
shore. started on his immortal ride to
arouse every Middlesex village and
farm" with the tidings that the British
were marching to destroy the patriot
stores at Concord. The child who is
not made familiar with Longfellow's
poetic version of that ride is cheated
out Of one of the essentials of true
Americanism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
The Optimist.

a steamboat on a recent trip
Had on 4 load Of dynamite.
Ard when she struck another ship
All things went skyward in the night.
ECor old dog lay on the deck
With not leg with which to jump.
An optimiSt was III the wreck
He had no legs left-scdrCe STUMP.
As sad friends came to see him lie
smile lit up his features fair,
AMI with Il faint and feeble cry
He thus addressed the mourEels there
Cheer up. My plight is net So bad;
/. I'm dying. yet I'll not feel blue;
4 might have been a qIadruped
And lost four legs. instead Of two.
From the Chicago RecOrd-Herald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
meI and money to pat down Southern

mel and money to pat down Southern
Rebellion
July -, 1861.
"The paper brings sad news tonight
a battle was fought last Sabbath CID and
the National Army defeated. CiulI Run.
what thoughts and emotions will eve"
arise at the mention of the nameD a
terrible. battle it was according to the
by it. We must not be discouraged. We
must not COMPLAIN We must be
more determined. Our army has
been repulScd but not conquered
The next time it marches on the
enemy its march will be like the march
of destiny. the tread like the tread Of
fate. Rebellion must and shall be
crushed out"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
His Own Idea.

Littl" Ted rgwn WAS Strenuous lad
ana hid formed the not unusual habit Of
kicking and humping his playmdtcs.
Onc day his mothtr found him not only
kicking and pounding one OF his friends.
but even splitting or him.
She was dumiUundrd at this, and TAX
ing Ted ir;o tn" house said to him:
Ted don't know what to make Of you:
think tn" devil ha% got into Your head
and taught YOU this kicking and striking
and splitting.
T"I getting NOR" indignant every sec
ond. looked ~ At his mother ana sad:
well. the devil NAV have taught ms
the kicking and striking. but this here
splitting j. my own idra,'-AldiS b.
Squire in Ap.il JippiGcott's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
A Fine Discrimination.

\ Chicago lawyer tells how the most
popular man in a Nevada town got into
diifculty with disrrputahle tough-for
a long time the terror of the place-and
proceeded to do him up" in a manner
entirely satisfactory to the community
at large. 1t becoming necessary, how
ever. to vindicate the majesty of the law
The offender was brought up fO' trial on
the charge of assault and intent to kill
The case soon went to the Jury. Wher
they bad been out about two minutes
they returned
We'll. gentlemen Of the jury" aske1
the Judge. in 2 familiar. cff-hand way
what have you to say?'
IF it please the court" responded tbs
foreman. we. the jury find that tbs
prisoner Is not guilty Of strikin' with in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
A Sailors Advice.

As Admiral Buncc was coming out or
the Boston Navy Yard one day he en-
countcred a sailor very much the worse
from liquor
The admiral. being in citizens dress.
WIS not recognized by the sailor, who en-
dcavnrcd to embrace him ancctionatcly
sir said the indignant officer, do
you know that ] am an admirdi?'
The sailor pullc! himself together.
mad: drunken salute. ANA said. so
YOU are an admiral, are you? Well
you'v" got blame good cob. and my
advice to YOU - to keep sober and hang
onto it."-April Liprincotts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
Nervousness and Nerve.

The more nervous a man is the less
nerve he has. That sounds paradox
cal-but it isn't: for nerve is stamina.
Hoods SarsaparillI gives nerve. 1t
tones the whole system, pcrfects
digestion and assimilation. and is
therefore til" best medicine a nervous
person can take.
IL YOU get tired easily. mentally or
physically, take tit will do you
good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
To Delinuuent Taxpayers.

To Delinquent Taxpayers.
A very large part of our people are
taxpayers and a good share Of our tax
payers are usually more or less deiin-
quent in the payment of their taxes
Many good people who are prompt in
tons. and who take special pride in
this rromptnesS, make a practice of
putting off the payment of what they
owe the tax collector just as long as
the requirements of the law gives them
any pretext for delay. The granting
of d discount for prompt payment and
the charging Of interest after a fixed
date are devices which have made life
q little less heavy burden for collectors
III recent years. but many people. be
sides those who are hard pressed finan
cialIy. nave continued their habit of
failing to pay their taxes until the
tine is at hand for the collector to en-
force payment by advertising and sell
ing Il portion of their real estate.
Now the 73d Legislature passed two
laws Of special interest to this large
class Of taxpayers. They are chapters
1876 and 173 of tn. Public Laws Of 1907
and it is probable that few people have
realized the significance of these bits
of legislation. City Treasurer Town
nnnSi6arc thorn nf r. hing
Importance and has asked the Journal
to impress this fact upon the taxpayers
% Augusta. The first law provides
that the sale of land for unpaid taxes
shall take place on the first Monday of
the February succeeding the assess
ment of the tax instead of on the first
Monday of the second December after
tire assessment of the tax. as under the
old law. That is. under the old law if
man failed to pay the 1907 tax on his
real estate when due. the land would
be advertised in October. 1908. and sold
on the first Monday of December. 1908.
But this is no longer the law. Under
the new law IL the I5Ui tSth IL llol paul
on time. the land must be advertised
in December, 1907, and sold on the first
Monday of February, 1908 The sale
| is advertised six weeks in advance. as
under the old law and the other condi-
tions remain the same.
1t is easy to see the Importance of
this law to those people who have al
lowed the payment Of their tax to
drift along a year or more beyond the
time when the tax was assessed. Now
| the tax must be paid in the year Of as
sessmcnt or the land will be sold on the
first Monday of the next February.
| The change in the law will work d
special hardship during the present
year. as it will force these dclinquents
| to pay two years taxes in one year.
| The law is plain. however, and the col
| Whatever the reasons which Influenced
| the change, it has been made and tax
payers must make the most of the
| situation.
The second law which is Of special
interest 10 delinquent taxpayers Is en-
bodied in Chapter 1856 of the Public
! Laws of 1907. This is not change u
an old law. but is something wholly
now. 1t is 50 short that We give its
| full text here: