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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08


ance than he has. He is known to be
remarkably broadgauged in his views,
genial and easy of approach. He has
a glad smile for everyone, and men who
know him we'll find in him a staunch
friend.
Being a self made man, in every
sense of the word, Mr.. Ryan knows
full well the value of a good educa-
ton, and is a strong advocate of com
pulsory education. He is practically
responsible for the Child Labor law
enacted by the state Legislature, which
is by far the best that has been adopted
by any of the states, and which has re
suited in sending thousands of children
rom the mines and factories of the
state to the schools.
Mr.. Ryan is firm believer in the
efficiency of the primary election as a
means of selecting the party candi-
dates and the fact that he would b.
able to appeal directly to the people
for support, was one of the princ pa
factors that led him to enter the race
He has never before entered politics
but has always maintained a strong
interest in public policies and public
men.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08
JOE n. CONWAY.

Peoria, H., July q, '0S.
Mr.. d. J. Smith, editor of PeOri
Despatch.
My Dear Sir:-Find enclosed a checl
for 50 for years subscription to you
valuable paper, wishing you success il
your undertaking. 1t is something
that is sorely needed in this part Of
the state, for the advancement of tn,
negro socially, morally and politica ly
But sorry to see your paper oppOsil{
the denomination of our present an,
good Gov. Deneen, one who has been :.
riend to the negro politically. He wa
he cause of a military company being
)iaced here, differed by colored men
lad more recently caused the appro.
oriatiOn to be raised whereby Co X
s now CHARTERED in an armory hal
second to none in the state, and fur
Their caused the naming of the Eight
illinois (colOred) regiment as one o"
the regiments to go to camp at Indian
apolis, Ind, in September, with th,.
regulars of the United States, When
hey will be further instructed in mill.
tary duty and work. Again wishing
you success, / remain,
Yours truly,
JOE H. CONWAY.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08

Governor Deneen has produced a rec
ord of thirty five violent deaths and
eighty nine serious accidents in the
states institutions during the Yates
regime, which will confound and over
whelm the pitiful Yates-or which
would confound and overwhelm him
if he did not believe that the cure for
the unfortunate results of lying-is
more lying.
Since Yates claimed to invite COM
parsons, and since he has insisted that
an executive is responsible" for any
and all accidents, he cannot complain
of the fatal application of the test for
which he clamored. He frantically asks
the voters to defeat Deneen for the
horrors" in the asylums. What pun
ishment would fit his own record oC
horrors" and Grimes? Verify, whose
dggeth pit shall fall therein.-Chi-
cago Record Herald.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08
Uniform Rank, K. P.

AT last the much talked Of and
long hoped for Company of Uniform
Rank of Knights of ithias has been
organized in this District and are
now awaiting the pleasure of the
Ma j0r General to muster them into
service.
The company was organized last
Monday evening. A number of
Knights of all the lodges in this
district met at their Castle and
formed d temporary organization to
perfect "a company. Bro, Albert
Walker c. g., Capital Lodge, is
Chairman, and Bro. r. r. Thompson
M. L of Is. K Lodge is Secretary
Any new member desiring to enroll
may call on the above officers AT
terward the following officers were
unanimously elected: Captain, j. Fl.
johnson, d. p. Ist Lieut., q. g.
Rose, z. C; I'd Lieut.. VIM. E.
Fisch, p. c.; Recorder, Albert Walk
er, G. c.; Treasurer, Geo, w. Wells,
NJ. of F., with the rank of Sergeant,
Guide, Capt. Geo. Harrison, 1st Sarg
Sentinel. Frank Hopkin, Rank Sarg.
The Company will meet again Mon
day evening at their Castle Hall.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08
New Hope
Baptist Church
7 enders Reception to Rev. Elzey
and Wife

Last Monday night, the New Hope
Baptist church was beautifully deco
rated with palms ferns and various
beautiful blossoms. The event was a
reception to their most worthy pas
tor, Rev Ezey and wife. The pro-
gram was worthy of special comment.
The solos by Mesdames Warrick and
Yates were indeed fine. The Vel
come Addresses by the gentlemen
were eloquent. The Response by
Mrs. Elzey was delivered intelligently
and eoquently. After the program
delicious supper was served.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08
A w elcome Surprise
To Rev Bloodworth

Rev Bloodworth made his annual
report before his church last Friday
night. The year was prosperous
one to them. Many souls were
brought to Christ, and over 81 900 90
have been raised AT the close of
the report the Willing Workers club
through their Secretary. presented
the pastor $40 90 bill. token of
their esteem and appreciation Of his
good work. The church, also. voted
unanimously to raise his salary, 500
per month.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08
w. D. RYAN, CANDIDATE FOR CON-
GRESS ON THE REPUBLICAN
TICKET.

The strides which the candidacy OF
w. ID. Ryan, International Secretary
treasurer of the United Mine Workers
of America, for Representative in Con-
gress from the Dist Congressional Dis
trict, is taking, has attracted wide
spread attention and has been the sub
ject of favoee BE comment, coming from
all parts of the District. Mr.. Ryan's
long connection with the miners organ
ization in Illinois and his recent eleva-
ton to the International office, his
identification with the remedial labor
legislation of the past ten years and his
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08

The above is a likeness of w. A.
Shepherd, candidate for Coroner. Mr..
shepherd was born in this county
and has served the people in various
capacities, all Of which have met
the approval Of the people. He is
very clever gentleman as was shown
while Jailer, and now while occupy
ing he position of Humane Officer.
lie i, Staunch Republican and asks
your consideration as choice for
Coroner of Sangamon county. We
have known and dealt with Mr..
shepherd and hhd him manly man
and Competent and worthy man.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08

Everybody come to the Baby EXhi
bitiOn and London Wedding which will
come off at the Union Baptist Church
on cor. of 18th and Mason Sts on Fri
day evening, Aug. 14th at the hour IF
8 o'clock. Now the baby weighing the
most lbs. ranging from to 5 months,
will get the LIST prize, and the baby
weighing the least ranging from 2 to I
months, will get the second prize. Now
mothers bring out your babies to secure
these valuable prizes. Entertainment
given by the Missionary Circle of U.
b. c. Admission 10 cts.
J. C. MCCAIN,
Chairman of Com.
MINNIE SIMS,
Secretary
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08
HARRY Harris, ATTORNEY AT LAW
CANDIDATE FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

Mr.. Harry Harris, subject of thi
sketch, is a candidate for Probate
Judge on the Republican ticket Her
is young man who was born an
reared here, we'll known by all the
citizens; clean character; reputation.
uncheckered.
The office to which he aspires is {.
public trust; it requires a man wei
versed in lava man of good standne
such as he is-he is endorsed, withou
reservation, by the best colored peopl
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08
LOCAL ITEM S.

The Paris Wedding given under the
auspices of Estella Chapter No. 8, Or
der of the Eastern Star, with Mrs. Alb
ner NaylOr, manager was a grand sue
cess on Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, at
Masonic Hall. Everybody was highly
pleased with the entertainment as {
whole. The manager and committee
wish to thank the patrons and parents
for their assistance and attendance on
this date.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08
Bloomington, Ill, July 81, 1908.

Bloomington, Ill., July 81, 1908.
Headquarters Second Regiment of In
fantry U. r. K. of p.
This is to certify that brother knight
H. H. Long has been duly appointed
and commissioned to organize uni
form rank in the Springfield district.
He will therefore be obeyed and re-
spected as such.
Witness my hand and seal this 31st
day of July, 1908.
VIM. O. KING,
Lieut.. Col Commanding 2nd Reg. of
Init, u. r. K. of p.
All brothers of the Knights of Pythias
are requested to meet at Osborne bar
Der shop, Tuesday, Aug. II, on business
pertaining to the formation of the
uniform rank here in Springfield.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08

close connection with the business men
Of the District, unite to form no I'M
certain indication of the strength ht
would, if nominated, add to the Repub-
iean ticket next fall.
Party leaders. throughout the foul
counties comprising the District. have
not failed to recognize his peculiar
fitness for the office he seeks, and have
openly declared their intention of sup
porting him. A product of the masses.
however, having worked for 22 years
in the coal mines, Mr.. Ryan's candi .
dacy depends upon the support he re
ceiVeS directly from the people
Mr.. Ryan is a native of the state
having been born in VIII Co, AZ years
ago. At the age of fourteen he en-
tered the coal mines, working as ?
miner until 1897, when he was elected
to the office of Secretary Treasurer Of
the United Mine Workers of Illinois,
Tie many years that he spent in the
mines gave him an intimate knowledge
of the dangers of the life underground
and formed in his mind the determin-
alton to devote his life to the advance
ment of the toilers.
When he was made Secretary of the
Illinois miners the opportunity he had
desired was placed before him He
became one of the pioneer trades un-
loAlsts of the state, and in company
With John Mitchell and other men who
distinguished themselves in the up
building of the miners organization,
he Travelled throughout the state or
%9nizing tie miners. During the ten
Nf
the miners of the state the. organiza-
ton grew from a membership of about
500 to almost 10000, and the treasury,
emr.ied during the strike of 1897 had
over 100000 when he stepped out Of
office.
The close study which Mr. Ryan has
made of labor conditions both in this
country and abroad, as a representa- =
tive of the American Federation of
Labor, has made possible great deal
of the legislation granting relief and
protection to the toilers, that has been
enacted by the legislature in recent
years and which has placed Illinois in
t1e front rank of the states, so far as
labor legislation is concerned. 1t also
serves as Il guarantee of the efficiency
of the service he will be able to rem
der as the representative of this Dis
trict in Congress.
The manner in which Mr.. Ryan has
handled the large funds of the miners
organization has won him much praise
not only from members of the union,
but from financial men throughout the
country as well. It has given him d
keen insight into the financial system
of the country and has placed him in a
position to be able to pass good judg-
ment on the important measures of
currency reform, that will be brought
before the next session of Congress.
Mr.. Ryan is not only one of the bes,
known men in the District; there are
few men in the State of Illinois having
a wider and more favorable acquaint -
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08

j. NJ Mosby and T. D Jackson
left Tuesday for Quincy, where they
will work in the interest of Sec.
Rose and declare they will carry
Adams counay.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08

In town.
In him we have a true friend VIII
knows, and respects, every man fC
what he is-knoWs no man on accour
of color-a straight forward young gen
tleman-has been republican all Z
his life. His father, Capt. p. w HAIRS,
was Capt. for Co. C 81 L. S. Colored
troops, during the Civil War.
He will appreciate your vote and as
sure you that the honor bestowed will,
not have been in vain.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08
For Benefit of
Old Folks Home

One Girl in a Thousand" is the
subject of play to be put on at
Masonic Hall Wednesday evening
Aug. 18th, Admission q cts Every
body invited
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08

William Shepherd, a candidate
for coroner, was born in this city
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-08-08

R. J. Bundy was in Lincoln Tues
day at the celebration.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
BLUEGRASS Horses in Ecuador.

The string consists OF six Kentucky
foaled thoroughbreds-one stallion
(sired by Watercolor) and five fllies,
all under two years old. These ami
mails were brought via New Orleans
and the Isthmus OF Panama TO Guaya-
quill; thence by rail 10 the vicinity Of
Quito. They stood the hard journey
remarkably well and are now in first
class condition, the high altitude hav.
ing apparently no disturbing effects
upon them.
The sport OF horse racing is well
patronized in Quito and the meetings
are important social events. The bring.
Ing OF North American thoroughbreds
will create added interest, as they will
compete with those OF Chile. However
the native Ecuadorian horses, though
small, are often very fast runners.
Much interest is also being manifested
in the prospective crossing OF the
Kentucky strains with the Chilean and
Observation-Disclosures w. c. Fox
Quito.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
One Of the
Essentials

Of the happy homes Of to-day is vast
fund of information as TO the best methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge Of the worlds
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained 10 worldwide
acceptance through the approval Of the
Well Informed Of the World; not Of indi-
viduals only. but Of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products Of that class, Of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mended by the Well-Informed Of the
World as a valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup Co,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
The Hard Life Of a Princess.

Some one in London, moved by a
spirit of jest, tempered with sincerity,
suggests that a Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Royalties be
formed The Immediate occasion for
the suggestion is found in an alleged
letter saying: n am a pooF.ridden
princess, whose time is almost wholly
occupied In visiting hospitals, nursing
institutions, convalescent homes, or
phanages, refugees, schools, training
ships, and charitable undertakings.
To vary the dismal programme ! have
20 attend bazaars, flowers shows con.
certs and art exhibitions. ] dream
OF wards, memorial beds, Fairgrounds,
picture galleries, and foundation
stones" With all her responsibilities
the writer has a sense OF humor that
should, with the reputation that all
princesses have OF being fairies. help
her to get through her continuous
philanthropic round without being too
much bored-t Boston Transcript.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
Sally's Question.

The worthy Sunday school superin.
tendent OF r certain Maryland town is
also the village dry goods merchant.
He is as energetic and efficient in his
religious as in his secular capacity.
An amusing incident is told Of his
attempt TO enlarge the Scrip.ural
knowledge OF a class Of little girls.
He had told most eloQuently the les
son of the day, and at the conclusion
he looked about the room and inquired
encouragingly:
Now, has any one a question 10
ask"
Slowly and timidly one little girl
raised her hand.
What is the question, Sally? Don't
be afraid. Speak out"
The little girl fidgeted in her seat,
twisted her fingers pervously, cast her
eyes down; finally, in a desperate out
burst, she put the question:
'Mr. Ward, how much are those
gloves In your Acknowledgements.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
LABOR WORLD.

A new union of carpenters has been
formed at Virgues, Porto Rico.
The Waterville (Me.) textile work.
ers have applied for a charter from
the United Textile Workers.
Scottish blacksmiths are taking
vote of the members as to affiliauon
with the English Labor party.
The Governor OF Porto Rico has
recommended to the Legislature
law creating labor bureau on the
island.
The membership Of the British
Provincial Association of Cotton Spin
ners is 1919, an increase Of 1641
on the year.
The German ironmasters threaten
to close down all iron-works because
of skilled labor's refusal to accept re-
ductions in wages.
The Marine, 'Longshoremen and
Transport Workers Association has
decided to increase its per capita tax
from five to fifteen cents.
San Francisco (Cal) Iron Trades
Council will vote on a proposition to
join the recently formed lnterna-
tional Metal Trades Association.
The recent Scottish Trade Union
Congress passed resolutions in favor
of old-age pensions and in favor OF
compulsory intervention in labor dis
putes.
The Scotch Shipbuilding Employ
ers' Federation and the mems union
are arranging for a joint agreement,
and the mems union has appointed
seven well-known representatives to
draft a constitution.
During June the average number
employed daily at the docks and prin-
cipal wharves in London was 2.049.
a decrease OF 81 per cent, as COM
pared with a month ago, and OF 0.2
per cent, as compared with June,
1907.
The Canadian Pacific strikers at
Montreal accused officials Of the COM
pany OF plotting TO disrupt the union.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
. SPORTING BREyITIES.

The University of Pennsylvania de-
feated oxford at chess by score of
11h to 6k
w. J. Clothier defeated r. d. Lit
tie in straight sets in the National
lawn tennis tournament at Newport.
The Nottinghamshire eleven won
the cricket match against the Cen
tlemen Of Philadelphia by 130 runs.
Two eight Dared crews of the Har-
lem Rowing Club rowed a dead heat
in the feature event Of the annual
club regatta.
Hamburg Belle defeated Spanish
Queen in 2:05A, 2:07 and 2:07 at
the Grand Circuit Trotting meeting at
Poughkeepsie.
Charles Evans, of Edgewater, won
the Western junior golf championship
by defeating Albert Seckel. of River
side, 10 up and 9 to play.
Tommy" Burns, the heavyweight
champion, knocked out Bill"
SQuires, the Australian pugilist, in
the thirteenth round at Sydney, N.
S. w.
The second race for the gold chal-
lenge cup at the Chippewa Bay power
boat regatta was won by the Dixie H.,
of New York. The Dixie lis time
was thirty-one miles an hour.
M. J. McGrath, of the New York A.
c., threw the sixteen-pound hammer
176 feet from a nine-foot circle at
Nenagh, in Ireland, outdistancing
John Flanagan's record throw Of It's
feet.
f. w. Clark, Sd; Of the Philadel-
phia Country Club, defeated John M.
Ward by 2 up in the thirty-six hole
final for the chief cup on the Elk
wanok Country Club links, at Man
chester, VT.
The fastest time ever ridden upon
a two-wheeled vehicle Of any kind was
made by Jake De Roster on a motor
cycle at the Clifton IN. J) Stadium.
Riding against time only, De Roster
covered quarter mile in 1914 Sec
0nds.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
REMAINS THE SAME
Wen Brewed Postum Always Pal.
atable.

The favour OF Postum. when boiled
according to directions. Is always the
same-mild. distinctive. and palata-
bic. II contains no harmful sub
stance like caffeine. the drug In
coffee, and hence may be used with
benefit at all times.
Believing that coffee was the
cause OF my torpid liver. sick head
ache and misery In many ways
writes an Ind. lady. Il quit and
bought package OF Postum about
a year ago.
My husband and have been so
well pleased that we have continued
TO drink Postum ever since. We like
the taste OF Postum better than
coffee, as II has always the same
pleasant favour. while coffee changes
Its taste with about every new com
bination or blend.
Since using Postum I have had
no more attacks OF gall collie, the
heayiness has left my chest. and the
old. common. everyday headache 10
a thing unknown.- There's a Rec
son.
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
Wellville." In pkgs
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
arc genuine, true, and fun Of humaa
Interest
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
J. WILL CARPENTER
Furnishing Undertaken and Funeral DifetW W

once and wsrerooms. IS Plainneld
fed ST Calls attended day and night
Coins and Caskets lined and trimmed IN
the best manner and everything furnishes
az short notice. Telephone, 33 West
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04

The English and American mile is
l.7eO yards, or $3.50 feet. In France.
Holland and Belgium il is 1000 meters,
or 1904 yards. In Spain II is 1.522
yards: in Russia 1.167 yards; in China
eOe yards: in Germany ii equals three
English miles: in Italy. 2.025 yards;
in Portugal, 2250 yards: in Austria,
1927 yards, and in Denmark, s,2SS
yards.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
Frost in August Out Iowa Way.

Frost was general throughout
Iowa. The damage TO corn cannot be
estimated at this time.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04

John J. Greenough. one Of Boston's
remarkable men OF the last century,
an inventor. studen,, historian, pub.
licist and scientist, died recently at
the age of 90 at the home OF his daugh.
ter in Brookline. To the last he was
mentally and physically active.
He was born In Boston, and after
leaving the grammar school studied
medicine, but later became a lawyer.
His scientific tastes loon led him into
various other fields OF enterprise. how
ever. In 1892 he established a stereo-
type foundry In Water street. A year
later he published reprint Of the
English Penny Magazine, and about
the same time he invented sewing
machine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
Japan's Designs on China.

DR.. Yung Wing, formerly Chinese
Commissioner of Education, at
Shanghai. said Japan seeks 10 force
a war upon China in order 90 gain
absolute control over that empire
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
- NNEzE<.
AROUNDSEHU HUB
3z&T'%s::
Especial Correspondence.)

After investigating the cases OF par
Of the Mormon converts who arrive'
on the steamer Republic last week an
were detained by the immigration au
thorities, thirteen oil the young Won
en were debarred from entering her
under the law relating 20 assisted
immigrants and persons likely 70 be
come public charges.
Five OF the young women were re
leased. The women debarred will b
sent back on the Republic.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
ECZEMA and PILE CURE FREE.

Knowing what il was 10 suffer. will
give FREE OF CHARGE, 10 any afflicted
a positive cure for Eczema. Salt Rheum.
Brysipelas. Piles and skin Diseases. In
slant relief. Don't suffer longer. Write
r. W. WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Ave-
nue., New York. Enclose stamp.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-09-04
Might Cans of SanfOrSl'a

Night Gaps of Sanford's
Ginger taken on retiring centre the blood
at the stomach, promote digestion, warm
the extremities and prepare the system
for sound refreshing sleep Beades it's
always healthful. Avoid substitutes.