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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06
PYTHIANS MAKE GOOD
SHOWING.
Render Most Appropriate and
Credita Die Program

The rtertainment last Tues.
day evening by the K of p
lodges was one of the best, most
appropriate and classic, we have
had here along that line for a
long time. Everything did had
some class to it. Mr.. Jas. II.
Johnson, captain of the new
c'notny, n VI the preliminary
remarks and then IN a fitting
manner. the welcome address and
introduced the honOree of the
occasion. Mr.. r. r Jackson, ia
well chosen words. The partici.
pants on the program rendered
excellent pieces The first beng
rendition by Miss Blossom
Barton, vocal solo, which was
superb. Miss Retla Davis also
rendered an excellent solo Mai
Jackson then delivered the ad-
dress of the occasion an effort
worthy of the best orators-a
mastery address, historical :,
philosophical and inspiring
Springfield was given rare
treat. After this most able and
profound practical address came
Miss N. Brown. the sweet voiced
bird. who again capped the eli
max and enraptured her auditors
Remember what we said before
about November 80, well that
encomium may be again applied
Miss Barton, however, needs
special comment, for she is cuI :
tured vocal artist with much vol
ume, Music was furnished by
Nix's orchestra and very pleas
and one hour and twenty minu-
tes dance had. Arn't the K. of
P'S 'it?'
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06
THE ELKS' BALL.

Last Monday night, February
l 1909, the Elks' gave another
of their famous balls at Arion
Hall. Their functions are always
largely attended and this one
proved no exception to the pre-.
vious ones BriIiancy, was ever
prevalent. Exquisite floral dec.
oratlons. from which a sweet
and Odoriferous essense impreg.
mated the hall. was congenial and
add to this the chic, petite and
pretty girls and matronly middle
aged women, and you have a
picture worthy of connoiseur.
Then the gallant young swains
were ever in evidence too.
Prof. Blood's orchestra render
ed the music for the dance mum.
bers. An excellent evening
was spent. EIks have way of
conducting their affairs that ap-
peals to their patrons and makes
Them long for more such affairs.
This is one more fast world.'
and Elks are noted for their
rapldity, you know. The public
awaits your next affair
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06
Republican Candidate for Mayor

The following was poseC
January 25. in honor of Abraham
Lincoln's 100yh birthday ceebra
tion by Mrs. A. White.
Lincoln was a warrior bold,
Lincoln was a soldier,
For this government he fought
Until the war was over
Lincoln was soldier.
But when great strife
With north and south
Was raging like sea pillows
Good L nd old Abe
Stopped splitting rails
And made the nation quiver.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06

met Sunday at 4 p m at St.
Paul church. Quue "A lively IN.
terest was manIIes ed when it
came to eIe ton of offic 4rS. Ma.
ter husseI Gem, president; Mas
ter Bromwel KIroy. secretary.
The Conumdrum Supper aud
Trip around the World social,
given at Mrs. Tucker S. Monday
evening, was quite a success. A
number g lost in going around
the world, if they are missed II
the city you may know they have
not returned yet Mrs Lulu
Tucker-Coe. Was the first sue.
cessful travel er, with Dr.. j. H.
Magee close second.
The Home Culture AID S 1cial
SectiJn, Mrs. G. H. NJ Drgan
chairman, will meet NJ nday.
February 8. at the residence of
Mrs. WArrck, 1927 S. 16 h ST.
H. D. Dottman, reporter.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06
WOMAN S CLUB NOTES.

The monthly meeting Of the
Springfield Woman's Club met
at L. G. Home Monday after
noon. February |. The meeting
was instructive and beneficial 10
all in attendance. Peace and
harmony prevailed from the
opening until the closing prayer.
Every woman, especially moth
ers, would be greatly benefited
by becoming a member of this
club. AS club we are climbing
and doing our best to Lift as We
Climb.
The Boys and Girls meeting
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06
Slaughtersville, XIV.

The blizzard of last Friday and
Saturday made us think we we're
once more back in the chilly
north.
Mr.. Rufus Couch was in Sebree
last Sunday.
Little Miss Gabrielle Dixon is
confined to her home with whoop.
ing cough.
Master Odell Barksdae is
convalescent
Mesdames Ollie Dixon and
Odella Morgan went to Sebree to
visit Mrs. Amanda Dixon who is
very sick.
George Marlborough led the
school this month with a general
average Of 943.
Claud Craddock, one Of our
popular young men was married
last week TO Miss Mamie BroWd
err, one of the bellies of Hanson,
KY.
Mr.. Louis Clark and daughter
of Hanson, KY, were in he city
last Tuesday to attend the funer.
al of Mr.. Jack White.
Mrs. Arthur Dixon is on the
sick list this week.
Miss Ruth Drake has been alb,
sent from school several days
this week on account Of illnt SIS.
Mrs. Hattie Springfield stuck
nail through aer foot few
days ago. Although it has been
quite painful she is much better
now.
Mr.. Jack White, an old and
highly respected citizen of our
town died last Monday. His
funeral was preached at the a
M & Zion church, Rev. Waters
officiating. Interment was made
in the City Cemetery. He leaves
wife and one son to mourn their
loss.
Mr.. Vim. Hancock of Provi
dence, is ip the city for an n
d etinite period.
Mr., Thomas Drake spent Sat-
urday in Hanson.
Misses Villa Drake and Geor
gia Springfield, spent pleasant
forenoon in Hanson, last week.
Our people are greatly pleased
with The Forum.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06
WITHIN THE SOCIAL RADlI.

Quite a novel entertainment.
and enjoyable one, was that rem
dered at Mrs. fuckers, 20o N
14th street, last Monday evening
by the Woman's Club. A con.
undrum bill of fare, being the
feature, and the trip around the
world.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06
NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE
ORGANIZED.

Last Wednesday evening at
the residence of G. A. Ellis, 1417
E. Monroe street, the Negro Bus.
mess Men S League was organic.
ed. The meeting was previously
called to meet at this place and
on this date and a goodIy number
of interested men we're out E M.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06

Mrs. E. B. Smith has about re.
covered.
Rev. Ferguson, rector of tn ,
Episcopal Mission, preached
another able sermon last Sunday
Mrs. Lena Hoskins has re-
turned from Chicago.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06
COLORED PEOPLE OF THE
WEST END.

The colored people of the west
end are to be congratulated for
paying their pavement assess
ments on Scarritt street. and
holding their valuable property
in that section secure.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06

Mr.. Jesse Warren is improv.
ing through the medical skill of
DR., Jas E. Henderson.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-02-06

Continued on lest page
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
SHIP SUBSIDY WOULD
COST 100000 A YEAR
tcontInued frOm Page one.l

This measure permits American regis
try to foreign built ships intended for
the foreign trade, providing they are
owned and officered by Americans, or
by corporations In which Americans
hold not less than 60 per cent of the
stock
England leads in shipping because
she can buy her ships. her supplies
and her labor In the cheapest market"
say the opponents of subsidy.
Americans must be allowed to do
the same, II a ship costs 100000
here and only 100000 abroad, we
must buy abroad That is a sound
business principle"
The plea that the American ship
building industry would suffer by al
lowing American registry of ships In
the foreign trade and built or pur.
chased in foreign countries Is not
justified. because there are no foreign
going vessels now built In American
shipyards. The result of the law for.
bidding American registry 20 foreign.
built ships Is that Americans who
have purchased hundreds OF fine ships
abroad are sailing them under British.
German and Norwegian flags. should
the Kustermann bill become law.
500 such ships could Immediately be
given American registry and the right
to tiy the American flag, which would
make them subject to the call OF the
Government In the event we should
engage In war and need vessels upon
a moments notice for the hauling OF
fuel, troops or supplies.
Since patriotism has been made an
issue. the question for the legislator
to decide takes this form:
Which Is the most patriotic, 90 place
eight SHIPS at the disposal OF the navy,
at a cost OF 100000 annually to the
people and at a time when the Gov.
ernment treasury Is facing an annual
deficit OF over $4,000. OOO-or to place
500 ships at the disposal OF the navy
without forcing an additional penny OF
Taxation upon the pcopleg
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE BAIRD THEATRE.

Mabel Paige and Company viii Appear
Here Tonight.
(The Idol of the South Miss Mabel
Paige and her capable company open
here tonight in Adelaide Thurston's
great comedy-drama success, Sweet
Clover" Miss Paige will be seen to
wonderful advantage in Sweet Glow
er" in the character of Lois Holcombe,
Friday night. Dec. oath. they pre-
sent the great Southern comedy
drama, "The Belle Of Richmond"
( Christmas matinee, December 25th,
they present the great comedy melo-
drama, "She Couldn't Marry Three"
Christmas night, Dec. 25th, they
present the rip-roaring farce comedy,
"A Crazy Idea" This play is for
laughing purposes only.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
APARTMENT HOUSE
FOR GAINESVILLE
BIG FLAT TO BE ERECTED At AN
EARLY DATE HERE.
Prominent Citizen and Business Man
Of Gainesville Proposes to Build
Following the Holidays.

Gainesville Is soon to have a large
apartment house, consisting OF not
less than four flats, of from i've TO
six rooms each. provided certain
plans now maturing come to an end
successfully.
For some time this city has needed
more houses for the purpose OF rent
ing, and one of the leading business
men Of the city who mas his every
interest located here, stateu to The
Sun reporter Tuesday that he would
erect such a structure following the
holidays.
He stated that while he desired that
his name not be mentioned in connec-
ton with the matter, he had about
completed all Of the arrangements
and that II would undoubtedly be
built by him following the Christmas
holidays.
The structure has been great
need of the city, and about the only
matter that has stood in the way
OF the proposed movement was the
matter OF location, but an option has
now been secured upon two or more
sites and one or the other will very
likely be used,
This structure will cost, so the
party states. not less than $4,000,
and will contain separate fiat OF
i've and probably six for each apart
ment, making IN all four large and
commodious fats, completed with all
of the modern improvements
Just at this season II is difficult
for parties coming here to rent places
IN which to live, and there is
scarcely a day passes but what a
number OF inquiries are had for
houses.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
A Hearty Appetite

Is what most babies have, but Is Of
no benefit to them II they have worms,
Be sure your baby is not troubled
with them. Sure symptoms-always
hungry, rings under the eyes, not
gaining in weight and yellow complex
ion. A few doses OF Whites Cream
vermifuge will expel all worms. It
is a positive cure nd reliable. Price
25 cents per bottle. Sold by w. NJ.
Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
RAISED NEAT SUM.

Niles Burkhlm viii Make Full Report
Within Few Days.
Miss Ida Burkhim. who was one Of
the prime movers in the recent min.
strel performance for the benefit OF
lGe poor OF the city, stated to The
Sun reporter yesterday that the az
fair was q success In every way,
She desires TO return thanks to
each aud all OF the young men who
kindly rendered their assistance fol
the performance. and also to the pub
lie who responded TO the cause 50
literally. netting something like SlOt
FOR the poor OF the city. aud TO stat,
that she wishes them. one and all
n merry and happy Christmas
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
william Lynch Roberts.

A rare treat is in store for the resi-
dents of this city, and everyone who
misses this treat are really at fault
On the evening of Dec. 9th, at the
Baird Opera House Mr. William Lynch
Roberts, the witty American TRAY
eler," will give his famous "Tour-a-
Logue." II will be an evenings en-
tertainment that will long be remem-
bered by those who attend. and long
regretted by those who do not attend.
It is not lecture, but on that even
ing Mr.. Roberts will take you all on
a tour of the great city of New York,
will explain In his own breezy way all
the many points of interest, and will
as he proceeds unfold to you by
means of a series Of motion pictures
and still views and other interesting
scenes the route he has taken you and
show you by this means just what he
has told you about in his talk. Every
view shown was taken by Mr.. Roberts
on the spot, are perfect in every de-
tail, and sure to arouse no end Of in
terest. He will take you into places
no tourist would ever find and show
you sights and scenes that are both
interesting and amusing. Do not fail
TO hear him.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
HOLIDAY TRADE HEAVY.
oslnssvllle Merchants Are Reaplns
Harvest Of Business.

Each succeeding day brings larg.
or increase in the holiday business
for the merchants Of Gainesville, who
have purchased extensively In order
20 be able to handle the wants Of
the people Throughout this section.
Some few Of the smaller concerns
report q falling-oif In trade. but It is
n noticeable fact that the firms that
have been doing the advertising and
the ones who have the stocks neatly
displayed are reaping the business,
With this class OF merchants they
report that their trade has nearly
doubled that OF last season, and The
Sun is pleased to note that such a
large number OF outof.town people
are coming here for the purpose OF
doing their trading,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23

To stop a cough or cold Is Just as
soon as It Syarts--thcu there win be
no danger OF pneumonia or oonsump,
tion, Just a few doses OF Ballard's
yiorohound Syrup taken az the start
will stop the cough. II Il has been
running ON Tor sometime the treat.
ment win be longer, but The cure Is
sure. Sold by ". Al. johnson,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
NotIee Of s,oekholaers, M,.tIno.

Notice Is hereby given that a stock.
holders meeting OF The III Tony Cigar
Company win be held ne the oaIce
Of the corporation at Waldo, Florida.
. o'clock a. m. December 81. 1909. for
the purpose Of considering a proposed
amendment 90 the charter.
C. c. TROWBRIDGE
Secretary.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
Her Heart Was Broken

Because her complexion was bad
and she could find nothing to clear
Il Up. Ladies-a bad complexion is
.aused by an inactive liver An inact.
We liver will be put in perfect eondi,
ton by taking Billiards. Herbine. The
uueQualled liver regulator. Sold by
v. NJ. Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
MAKES LARGE DEAL.
Tax Assessor colsOn Buys a Number
Of Bales Of Cotton.

Tax Assessor Colson has run across
a big sale in the transfer of some
thing like 300 bales Of Sea Island
cotton which he has picked up at
various places during the past few
weeks.
His latest sale OF note was some
200 bales which we're purchased from
parties near Fort White, and he is
now on a deal for nearly 500 bales
at a price around "a cents.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23

We desire TO extend thanks TO an
those who vert 80 kiud 20 ~ dur
ing the illness and death OF our dear
mother. AIRS, Emms Hughes, and cs.
pecially DO Ne thank those Who sent
many heaotlfol floral trihuteS
a. LER HuGges ana sisrEEsr
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23

II YOU haven't the time to exercise
rcsulrly, Deans Rcsuleis win pre-
vent constipation. They induce a mild.
easy. healthfui action % the bowels
without griplnE Ash your druggist
Cor them. sc.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23

II q Is worth more TO someone else
than 20 you--no matter what Il is
a want ad. Win be a good investment
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23

The best place 20 buy your goocs
g az the store which invites you "
come Thrush an ga, 70 The euh
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-23
TO euRs A eoLp IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMo Qulninc
Tablets. Druggists refund money u
Il fails to cure = w Groves sigma.
ture Is On each box. CSC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
g. NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

This crew he found working busily
among some overlooked woods. They
were herding the laggards of the flock.
The subsistence of the water conse-
quent upon the opening OF the sluice
gate had left stranded and In shall
lows many hundreds of the logs From
the advantage OF deadwood, stumps or
other logs the 'sackers" pushed the
unwieldly timbers forward, leaping,
splashing, heaving. showing, until at
last the steady current of the main
river seized the logs and bore them
away. With marvellous skill they top
ped the dripping, bobby. rolling tim
bers. treading them over and over.
back and forth, in unconscious preser-
walton of equilibrium.
Hardly had Orde the opportunity to
look about at the progress making,
however, before he heard his name
shouted from the bank. Looking up,
to his surprise he saw the solemn cook
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
Stewart
Edward White

a head Of water had been accumulat-
ed. Now. however. the efficiency OF
the gate had been destroyed.
Il wonder if we can't drop that gate
way down TO get something for a
head" said Orde to the foreman.
The two men examined the chute
and the sluice gate attentively for some
time.
"If we could clear out the splinters
and rubbish we might spike a couple
Of saplings on each side for the gate
to slide down into" speculated North
The logs were held up in the pond.
and a crew of men set to work to cut
away the splintered ends of the old
sill and apron. The current rendered
footing impossible, so all the work had
to be done from above. Wet wood
gripped the long saws viseli1e, 50 that
mans utmost strength could scarcely
bulge them. Nevertheless they held
to it. Orde. satisfied that they would
succeed, departed up river to the rear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
They Injure
Children
ORDINARY CATHARTICS AND
PILLS AND HARSH PHYSIC
CAUSE DISTRESSING COM
PLANTS.

You cannot be over-careful in the
selection of medicine for children. On
ly the very gentlest bowel medicine
should ever be given, except in emer
gency cases. Ordinary pills. cathar-
tics and purgatives are apt to do more
harm than good. They cause gripping,
nausea and other distressing after-ef-
fects that are frequently health-de-
stroying and a life-lasting annoyance.
We personally recommend and guar
antee Rexall Orderlies as the safest
and most dependable remedy for con-
stipation and associate bowel disord-
ers. We have such absolute faith IN
the virtues of this remedy that we
sell it on our guarantee of money back
in every instance where it fails to give
entire satisfaction. and we urge all in
need of such medicine to try It at our
risk.
Rexall Orderlies contain an entirely
new ingredient which is odorless,
tasteless and colorless. AS an active
agent, 1t embraces the valuable quail
ties OF the best known intestinal regu-
lator tonics.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten like can
dy. They are particularly prompt and
agreeable in action. may be taken at
any time, day or night; do not cause
diarrhoea, nausea, gripping, excessive
looseness or other undesirable effects.
They have a very natural action upon
the glands and organs with which they
come in contact, act as a positive and
regulative tonic upon the relaxed mus
cular coat of the bowel and its dry
mucous lining; remove irritation. over
come weakness, tone and strengthen
the nerves and muscles. and restore
the bowels and associate organs to
more vigorous and healthy activity.
Rexall Orderlies completely relieve
constipation, except when of a surgi-
cal character They also tend to over
come the necessity of constantly TAX
ing laxatives TO keep the bowels in
normal condition.
There is really no medicine for this
purpose so good as Rexall Orderlies,
especially for children, aged and deli
cate persons. They are prepared in
tablet form, in two sizes of packages:
IL tablets 10 cents, and Sc tablets %
cents. Remember you can obtain Rex
all Remedies in Rock Island only at
our store-the Rexall Store. The
Thomas Drug Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

I'm not interested"
i've a lot of grain upstairs. It'll be
ruined. You miserable blackguard."
Reed franticalIy disappeared, return
ing bearing an Anticipated pike Pole.
and single handed attacked the Jam.
Astonishment and delight held the
rivermen breathIess for a moment.
Then a roar of laughter drowned even
noise Of the waters.
Only Orde seemed to see the other
side. With a few quick leaps he had
gained the old mans side.
you can't break this JAM" he said
kindly. "Come ashore. You'll kill
yourself"
Break IT," pleaded Reed. You're
running me. I've got all my money in
that MILL
"Well." said Orde. we've got a lot
of money in our logs too. Come" tax
ing Reed gently by the arm. there's
no reason you and l shouldn't get
along together all right. Maybe we're
both a little hard headed. Let's talk
it over"
He led the old man ashore. At the
end of ten minutes Orde cried cheer
fully:
WARS over. boys. Break that jam"
The crew swarmed across the log
barrier to a point above the center pier.
This they attacked with their peavies.
rolling the top logs or into the current
below. In less than no time they had
torn quite hole in the top layer. The
river rushed through the opening. I'm
mediateIy the logs in the wings were
tumbled in from either side. At first
the men had to do all the work, but
soon the river itself turned to their
assistance.
The going Of the jam drained the
water from the lower floors Of the
mill. The upper stories and the grain
were still safe.
By evening the sluice gate had been
roughly provided with pole guides
down which to slide to the bed of the
river. The following morning saw the
work going on as methodically as ever.
By the end Of the second day the pond
was clear. and as Charles wanigan
was drifting toward the chute the first
OF Johnson's drive fioated into the
head Of the pond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13

fell almost to nothing. and above 1t.
swirling in eddies. grumbiing fercely.
bubbling, gurgIing. searching busily
for an opening. the river turned back
on itself.
Nothing can stand that pressure"
breathed Newmark. fascinated
THE bigger the pressure the tighter
she loclzs.'' replied Orde, lighting his
pipe.
In order to take full advantage Of
the water power developed by his dam
old man Reed had built his mill nearly
at level with the stream. Now the
river. backing up, rapidly overfowed
this fat. As the jam frightened by its
own weight the water fairly jumped
from the lowest floor of the mill to
the one above.
In less than FIVE minutes the old
man descended on the group.
What's the matter here?' he de-
mauded
Natter" inquired Orde easily. ooh,
nothing much-just little JAM"
eBut it's flooding my mill"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-13
(To be Continued.)
Psalms Not Barred.

The other evening Miss Y, a maiden
lady Of uncertain years. suspecting the
cook was entertaining her beau down
stairs. called Martha and inquired
whether she did not hear some one
talking with her.
"Oh, no, ma'am1' cried the quick wit
ted Martha. 'It was only me singing a
psalm"
VERY good" returned Miss Y. sig
nificanly. You may amuse yourself
with psalms, but let's have no hims."