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THE FORUM Roy M. Seeley. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie and a badge on his lapel]. Republican re-elected City Attorney by over 2,000 plurality carrying every ward in the city. Mr. Seeley is a young man and has conducted his office most efficiently and very creditably for four years. Old World News-London, England. (From our own correspondent.) During the past week Europe seems to have taken great interest in both Asia and Africa and some very interesting letters have appeared here in the papers. Dr. M. A. Stein, the eminent oriental scholar and explorer, dealt with the results of his work in Central Asia from 1906 to 1908, in a paper read before the Royal Geographical Society. During five long marches from the edge of the Tunhuang oasis, Dr. Stein first sighted remains of ruined watch towers, and soon came upon traces of an ancient wall connecting them. This was accurately surveyed from Au-shi over a distance of 140 miles. The ruins proved to belong to an early system of frontier defence corresponding in character to the extant "great wall" on the Kansu border, massive watch towers usually rising at intervals of two to three miles along the wall. From Chinese records, mostly on wood or bamboo, which the excavation of almost every ruin yielded in plenty, the explorer made certain that this frontier line dated back to the end of the second century B. C., when Chinese expansion into Central Asia first began under Emperor Wu tu. Exactly dated documents commencing with the year 99 B. C., showed that the regular garrisoning of the border wall continued throughout that century and probably for the greatest part of its length down to the middle of the second century A. D. The wall showed everywhere a uniform thickness of eight feet, is still in places over ten feet, in height, and watch towers, ordinarily built of sun-dried bricks, rose in one solid square mass to heights of thirty feet or more. A solid block of halls, nearly 500 feet long, and with walls of six feet thickness and still twenty-five feet or more in height, at first puzzled him greatly by its palace-like look "Be ye doers and not sayers only." and dimensions. Finds of dated records of the first century B. C., near by them told him that it had been constructed as a great magazine for the troops garrisoning the line or passing along it. Following close upon Dr. Stein's paper is another written by Mr. H. Hesketh Bell whose literary powers are well known. Describing Bukedi—the land of the land of the naked people—he says the country is densely populated by primitive and warlike tribes, who possess no political organization. The district was a revelation to him. "Though I had heard already of the enormous density of the population, and of the remarkable pitch to which they had carried their cultivation the land, my trip filled me with amazement. We "travelled for four days through enchanting scenery, and traversed a country the like of which is, probably, not to be seen in any part of Africa. "The great green wassif of Mount Egen, 14.000 feet high, towers up into the clouds, and its mighty buttresses streeth far out into the surrounding plain. "But instead of the tangled luxuance of wild tropical vegetation, which would usually characterize such a scene in mid-Africa, the eye was almost equally charmed by the sight of almost unparalleled cultivation. "Dotted all about, in wondrous profusion, are the neat dome-shaped huts of the Bagishu, looking like immense hives, each one flanked by one or two smaller huts serving as granaries. "In this dense crowd of over 400,000, Negroes, there is barely a trace of organization of any kind. "The northern people take amusing precautions with regards to bachelors. All the lads and unmarried young men are made to sleep in small specially constructed huts raised high up on posts. Access to the doors is only gained by a ladder which is carefully removed as soon as the young men have been safely disposed of for the night. "I was told that among some of the tribes, fine ashes are strewn under these human pigeon-cotes so that tell-tale footprints would indicate any attempt at a nocturnal excursion. "The people are polygamous, and each man secures as many wives as he can purchase or capture." --- Speaking of Abyssinia, Dr. Zint graff, the new political advisor to King Menelik says— "The reports of Menelik's serious illness were circulated by the English to alarm the French to such an extent that they would abandon their railway schemes in Abyssinia. As a matter of fact, the Abyssinian Railway Bill has been withdrawn from the French Chamber of Deptuties. Menelik is now sixty-five years of age, and is certainly a prey to disease. His internal disorder has caused him much disorder during recent years, but there is no immediate danger of his life. "In my opinion, there is no danger for European residents in Abyssinia in case of Menelik's death, and it may be anticipated that the Abyssinians will remain quiet if there is a change of monarchs. If Menelik names his successor in his last will and testament, this succession will certainly be recognized throughout Abyssinia. It would not be possible for any false prophets to cause disturbances to any extent." . . At the coming (March 27) South London Musical Festival there will be a musical competition for prizes to be presented by Princess Christian. It has just been published that the test piece selected for the tenor soloist is Mr. S. Coleridge-Taylor's "Onaway, Awake. Beloved" from his famous cantata, "Hiawatha." BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Mrs. Alpalee Gains is indis posed at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. John Samuels of Everette, Washington, who were visiting Mrs. George Samuels, hrve returned home after a short stay in this city. The revival carried on at the Third Christian church by Elder W. M. Handcock of Missouri, will continue indefinitely. Mrs. George Meauhead entertained the Elete Thimble Club, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Amanda Stanton, 409 E. Taylor St., has lodging rooms for men. Telephone 1431x. Call in evenings. Dr. N. B. Ford. [Name not visible] The above is the likeness of Dr. Ford, a young practitioner in whom Springfield is proud and to whom we commend you. He is an intelligent, versatile and very affable young man a graduate from Meharry and has taken a post-graduate course in the University of Chicago. Mortuary The funeral of Miss Edna Worsham, the little girl who was burned to death Friday, April 2. was held from the residence of her parents, 315 N. 14th street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Ivory officiating. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. J. W. GRADY, [Name not visible] One of the proprietors of the up-to-date and busy barbershop at 821 East Wastington Street. By close attention to business and efficiency in work, their shop is fast becoming the leader. Mr. Grady is a property owner, and has a beautiful residence on So.17 St. He is Secretary of the I. B. P. O. E. of W., and fills the place with marked ability. Easter at the Lutheran Church On Easter Sunday at 2 p. m., divine service will take place with the celebration of the Lord's Supper. At 8 p. m. the regular Easter exercises will take place. The program will consist of Easter anthems, solos, duets by the choir; Easter recitations by the Sunday school and the Easter oration by the dastor. You are cordially invited to be present and bring your friend along. Remember you are always welcome. Easter is indeed, a glorious church festival. It is the most important that we celebrate during the church year. On this day Christ arose triumphantly from the grave, and thereby declared man's redemption completed. He was raised for our justification. Today He arose and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell. Today the saintsHis triumps spread And all His wonders tell. Rev. J. H. Doswell, Pastor. D. S. Bailey, R. A. Byrd and others who went home to look after the interests of their constituents, have returned. Mr. R. S. Donaldson, who was so unfortunate as to run a rusty nail in his foot last week, is getting along nicely. F. C. Cole has returned to the city after several months absence C. H. Msrgan who has been indisposed is now able to resume his regular run on the A. & A. Attend the Episcopal Wednesday evening services. THE FORUM Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. BOGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 B: Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. R. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once. Gemsm The Printer 105j So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Apr. 10 1909. Let us take a rest from politics and turn our attention to business. It is incumbent upon us to live so that our very shadows will be a reflection of goodness, and cause people to be constrained to follow after us. We must compliment the Weekly Star, of Mound City on its gradual improvement and very exceptional neatness and mechanical make.up. Every colored community should have a good colored paper. We commend Rev. W. A. Sunday for so ably presenting his argument against the "booze" traffic last Sunday. Never before have we listened to so able an argument, so powerful and convincing. HONOR DESERVED It is always the pleasure of this paper, as well as, in our opinion, a duty, to encourage the young man or woman and honor them, when such are achieved. The greatest asset to any business is competency, punctuality, efficiency, affability and politeness. And we here specialize, if you pardon us, in referring to Miss Ada Rider, the waitress at Neal & Brown's. She has been very courteous and is held in high esteem by the patrons of the business. In behalf of the many customers, this encomium is written. THE SUNDAY MEETINGS. We owe Rev. W. A. Sunday a debts of gratitude for coming among us and pouring out the truth in so strong terms. He has been constant in season and out and has revived this city from center to circumference, men and women have sat awe stricken under his eloquence and convincing logic. He came among us when the very air was surcharged with vile epithets and men apparently, had lost their reason. Great has been the results—a mighty man was sent to save the city from perdition and re-establish peace and harmony and the good name of the town. EASTER SUNDAY. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday. Brought down to its last analysis, the meaning is to rise, to spring up into the newness of life, garbed in all the beauties of the resurrection. On Friday, preceding Sunday, the 3rd day after being deposited in the tomb, Christ arose from the dead. He had declared defiantly that He would rise again and the crucifiers mocked Him, yet they feared Him and must have believed such a thing as a dead man rising from the grave, because huge stones were placed over Him and a squad of Roman soldiers were put on guard to guarantee His safety, and prevent any possibility of His rising. But it is written that early in the morning on the third day, He arose. Mary Magdalene is said to have first appeared there and ran away to tell the apostles, Peter and John, running swiftly to bear witness to the news. The people came amazed. They went down into the grave and looking, found no one. The angel said: Why seek ye the living among the dead. He is not here but is risen, and became the first fruit of them that slept. So Easter is a great day in the christian calendar. It is not necessary to strive to get a fine hat or clothes for Easter. But rise from your deathly lethargy and come forth into the newness of life—be men and women of pure hearts and transcendnt in thought. Jesus Christ came into the world not to condemn but to condone and save them that emulate Him. Ask yourself the question: Have I been resurrected or am I yet buried in the grave? THAT 'CRAZY SNAKE' TROUBLE Now, since the daily papers have completed their ebullitions and the matter has reduced itself to the mere outbreak of a few Indians, who, no doubt were being over run by hoodlums, it is not amiss to comment on the situation and let you know what really did happen. You are aware of the fact that at first, our "hot air" daily contemporaries said eight Negro outlaws were killed, trying to defy the authorities, but later found out the Negroes had practically nothing to do with the affair, yet these dailies did not once correct their nefarious errors. We are not attempting to condone Negro criminals and outlaws, but simply desire to inform you that all that glitters in the press is not gold. When the facts are fully known, few, if any Negroes, were guilty. "Crazy Snake," may, and he may not be guilty. But the truth is too often crused to earth and smothered there. But it will rise again for it is eternal. Fine Orchard Home For Sale or Trade. I have for sale or trade, a nice country home of sixty (60) acres, three miles from Flora, Illinois. Beautiful home. 2500 bearing apple trees, 100 bearing E berta peach trees, grapes plums, cherries, blackberries, raspberries and gooseberries and a nice garden. Three years ago produced three thousand bushels of apples, two thousand four hundred bushels of which were sold in Springfield. Three room cottage, splendid barn for four horses and two good wells of water. Will sell or trade for property in Springfield. —G. W. Murray. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYL 529 For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 Capital L Does Good Work, Quick Work We solicit your patronage, and m to all Our Don't forget we patronize the Fo 723 E. Wash al Laundry. Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. ge, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto ze the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. Washington Street. Capital Laundry. Does Good Work, Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. We solicit your patronage, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto Don't forget we patronize the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Telephones: 207 "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou's taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. Price 15c. --- New Telepone, 1478. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL We believe it's the best $3 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new spring shapes that are ready. OUR ADVERTISING BATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. Political integrity is the road but thieves reap what is sown. TRY VANCO SOAP. The greatest grease and ink or stain remover in the world. All coal miners should keep a box. See agents or call at 3051/ So. 6th St. and see E. L. ROGERS. Price 10cts. Positively the best thing ever before used. Should be in every kitchen. New Suits, Dresses, Costumes, Wraps, Waists and Petticoats Easter Sunday, the day of all days, when you want to appear at your best should find you bedecked with one of our stunning garments, and we can dress you not only in a style that is correct, but one that is something out of the ordinary. A look at our assortment will convince you that, "Newman's" is the "style shop for ladies," where real economy can be practiced in the selection of clothes. New Suits at $40, $35 and $29.75 Included in the color range are light grey, tan, mode, reseda, navy and black. Suits that are correct in every essential of style, fit and workmanship. Tailored Suits 12.95, 14.95, 17.50 & 23.97 The Suits in this collection substantiate our claim of being leaders in value giving. The assortment is varied and the styles are many. Messalina Silk and Foulard Dresses 15.00, 17.50, 20, 25 and up to 50 Our showing of Silk Dresses afford a garment suitable for all occasions, from the plain black dress for street wear to the elaborate trimmed dress of soft, delicate shades suitable for evening wear. New Arrivals in Wash Dresses at 5, 7.50, 10, 15, 25 A beautiful collection of Wash One-piece Dresses, fresh from the eastern market, in white and colors beautiful lace and embroidery trimmed, tucked and shifred. A garment for all occasions. Spring Coats at 5, 7.50, 10, 15. 20, 25 Coat—A garment with which no woman's wardrobe is complete, and this season dictated by fashion as being correct, our showing including covert, serge, bengeline, rajah, cloth of gold and pongie, in lengths ranging from 36-inch to 52 inch. The prettiest showing of any previous Spring season. Waists at $1, $2.50, $3.95, $5 and up to $12.95 Don't Be Fooled By Fakirs Now Located at 513 E. Jefferson Street, With ANDERSON & BALE, Cleaners and Dyers, and he will Clean and Reblock them for you in any of the Latest Prevailing styles. Remember his 19 years experience in 3 of the best factories in the East, enables him to do the work as represented. Give MACK a Call. He will be Glad to Talk Hats to You Work Called for and Delivered Telephones: old. 3837; New, 725 "Nuff Said." Bring Your MA CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home—Corner Eighth and Jackson streets—take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. Old Hats To CK Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds, north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars at Fifth and Monroe. ```markdown ``` Seed and Flower Store, 217 South Ffith Street. Miss Allene White, who spent the winter in Chicago, returned home this week. Should be in Every Home. Nothing more needful in the way of literature has ever been published than the Colored Woman's Magazine, which is published at Topeka, Kans. The noble women writers of our race will write such articles as will attract the attention of the best scholars of the country. This magazine should be in the hands of every family. The subscription price is low. One dollar per year; 60 cents for six months, and 10 cents for a sample copy. The Forum congratulates the noble efforts of our women, and hopes the day is at hand for the appreciation of such a magazine. Call upon us; we are ready to assist in any way possible. Mrs. E. T. Spiller. MANICURIST. Graduate From Burnham School, Chicago. Respectfully invites the Public—Calls made to your residence Headquarters: 1610 E. Miller St. New Telephone: 805 1234t HARTMANN BROS. IS THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR Fresh Bread, Pies and Cookies They are the largest Wholesale and Retail Dealers in the City Both Phones 527 900.902 E. Washington St. SPRINGFIELD, - ILL. Special services at Episcopa church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited. 7:30. out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. MILLINERY STORE OPENS MONDAY At 1207 E. Washington St. The Colored Ladies' Millinery Store will be opened at 1207 E. Washington St., Monday, April 12, and the entire colored population is invited to call around and inspect their goods. This is the opportune time for the colored ladies clubs to boost a new enterprise started by one of their members. CLARK-THOMPSON & TUCKER, Proprietresses MME CLARK-THOMPSON, Modiate Mr. Garrett, of Dumaine, Ill., an officer of the law there, was in the city this week, being here in the interest of legislation favorable to the coal miners. Mrs. J. M. Thomas leaves next Wednesday for St. Louis, on a visit. --- --- --- ```markdown ``` you can buy a CHARTER OAK RANGE or STOVE made of the best material, by the most skilled workmen, for a reasonable amount It will ALWAYS give satisfaction, and will outlast a half dozen of the "cheap kind." It also effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges. We sell the best Brussels Carpets at 85 cents a yard. One-half block West of Square, South Side of Street. New Phone 2039. Springfield, Ill. Paper Hangers and Panters. We are ready to Hang that paper or Paint that House. Paper Cleaning a Specialty. Our Several Years' Experience Assure Satisfaction. We have hung paper and Painted houses over this entire city-for all classes-give us a trial. Sick Accident, Lite. Fire Insurances. Written Representing the best and most reliable Companies in the country. Every person Should Have a sick or Accident Policy, whereby he or she may get something to rely on when incapable of working General Headquarters: 223 1-2 So. 5th St E. L. ROGERS, Sub. 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You can buy a range or stove made of poor material, hastily put together by incompetent workmen, for very little money. It will NEVER give satisfaction, and will only last a few years with careful use. OAK RANGE or STOVE by the most skilled workmen, ALL ALWAYS give satisfaction, of the "cheap kind." It also Oak Stoves and Ranges. pets at 85 cents a yard. 5-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. 8 Adams Street, square, South Side of Street. Springfield, Ill. This is a cut showing o Table. The solidest and best ware drawer in each end. C ing dishes from the table. Ca Roy Harris Old Telephone. 3599 & Harris s and Panters. $1 PER WEEK $1 $1.00----PER WEEK----$1.00 We furnish 3 rooms complete Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed $1.00 per week. Cheaper than rent per week and own your own furniture and hotels complete. Cash or pay Furniture if you never buy. $1 PER W 418 EAST The pattern of the famous patent to be on the market with lined silver be extended to 8 feet without mooring and see it. in 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $69.00 Room and Bed Room. First class Cheaper than renting furnished room own your own furniture. We furnishplete. Cash or payments. It will pay you never buy. PER WEEK EAST AD the famous patent top ticket with lined silver- 8 feet without mov- We furnish 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed Room. First class Furniture at $1.00 per week. Cheaper than renting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 per week and own your own furniture. We furnish homes, flats and hotels complete. Cash or payments. It will pay you to see our Furniture if you never buy. $1 PER WEEK $1 418 EAST ADAMS $1 PER WEEK $1 418 EAST ADAMS The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing invitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o'clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. Public stenogra phy. Done at This Office. short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p. m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. --- --- for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Room. First class Furniture at nting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 niture. We furnish homes, flats ments. It will pay you to see our WEEK $1 ADAMS $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Bluford Watson, deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Bluford Watson, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the June term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said county, beginning on the seventh day of June, 1909, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted ta said estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 22d day of March, 1909 Dated this 22d day of March, 1909. HENRY PETITT, Administrator. A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Rilla Butler, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Rilla Butler, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the June term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said county, beginning on the seventh day of June, 1909, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersgned. Dated this twentieth day of March, 1909 WYATT JOHNSON, Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. "CORRECT ENGLISH—HOW TO USE IT." A Monthly Magazine devoted to the use of English. Josephine Turck Baker, Editor. Partial Contents Queries and answers. The Art of Couversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School What to Say and What not to Say Course in Grammar. Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Studies in English Literature. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 10 cents for sample copy Department E. CORRECT ENGLISH, Evanston: ill. For Sale at Thompson's and 728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. Synopsis of Illinois Game Law You may hunt and kill qual only from November 10th to December 20, of each year. You must not kill any prairie chicken or grouse for a period of four years from the first day of July 1907 or any wild turkey, pheasant or partridge for a period of six years from July 1, 1907. You must not net, trap or ensnare quail, prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under any circumstances, unless authorized to do so by the State Game Commissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August 1st to November 30th, of each year. You may kill grey, red fox or black squirrels from July 1st to November 15th of each year. You may kill all kinds of snipe and plover from September 1st to May 1st of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September 1st to April 15th of each year. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or othe. water fowl after sundown or before sunrise of each succeeding day. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from any steamboat, sailboat, electric or gasoline launch, or from any sinkboat, box or sneakboat, or artificial blind in the open waters of this State You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, pheasants, partridges, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrel for market or commercial purposes. You must not sell, buy or have in possession for the purpose of selling, or transport for the purpose of sale, any wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrels that have been killed in the State of Illinois. Yon must not at any time kill more than twenty wild ducks. geese brant, coots, rail or other water fowl, or more than fifteen quail or other game birds in one day. You must not kill, catch or have in possession, living or dead. any wild bird or part of bird other than a game bird, except English sparrow. crow. crow black-bird or chicken hawk, and you must not purchase or expose such birds for sale. You must not destroy or remove from their nests the eggs of any prairie chicken, grouse, quail, wild turkey, pheasant, partridge, duck, goose, brant or song bird. You may kill for commercial purpose and transport for sale or market all kinds of snipe, plover, mourning doves and rabbits. You must not offer for sale or transport for the purpose of selling any snipe or plover or mourning dove after the expiration of five days next succeeding the first day of the closed season; nor can you sell the same during the first two days of the open season. Inhabitants of this State may receive game coming from other states where it is lawful to kill and ship out of such states, and expose and sell on the market such game between the first day of October and the first day of February of the following year. Colored men, stand for better government. PRICES FOR POLITICAL State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have extended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no excuse. All hunter's licenses, whether resident or non-resident, expire on the first day of June of each year. You must not use or attempt to use the license of another person, or in any manner make any change in any license for the purpose of tran ferring the same, under the penalty of prosecution for forgery. Owners of farm lands, their children or tenants, may hunt and kill game on their own farms during the open season when it is lawful to kill game, without procuring a hunter's license, but they must not hunt beyond the lines of their own farms without a hunter's license. The State Game Commissioner, his wardens or deputies, may hunt ensnare or entrap game birds and animals and transport them to sections' of the State where a scarcity of these game birds or animals exists for the purpose propagating and restocking said sections of the State. You must procure a license before hunting rabbits but they may be killed and sold in any number and in all sea- sons of the year. You must not at any time use a ferret for the purpose of hunting, capturing or killing any game, animals or rabbits. The title to and ownership of all song birds, game birds, and animals protected under the game law is declared to be in the State. JOHN A. WHEELER, State Game Commissioner. SPRINGFIELD, ILLS. June 1, 1908. REISCH BREWER YCO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Call at Thompson's, 81' East Wash ington st for colored papers. ROYALL & GIBBS Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. O'd Phone 1963 The Eureka Comb It is an assured fact that there is now on the market, a COMB, Scientifically Made of Hardened and Highly Polished Metals. Copper and Brass, associated together, conducts an influence over the scalp and hair. A phenomena, through its working ability, bringing the crimp hair straight and silky in appearance, causing a rapid growth, a permanent cure for dandruff, stopping the hair from falling, making natural straight hair, light in weight and airy in appearance. The best hair dryer. No other metals so suitable for the hair. Brass and Copper are friendly to horn. The EUREKA COMB Guaranteed. Why not order today? Directions go with every comb. Price, complete, $1.50, by P. O. or Express Money Order. EUREKA COMB CO., Chattanooga, Tenn. USE HOAGLAND'S OIL OF GLADNESS. Hoagland's Oil of Gladness has proven to be the greatest furniture preserver in the world, owned and controlled exclusively by Negroes. All colored agents should become interested in this enterprise. Have we any colored sympathizers? If so, send $1 and get special terms for 30 days. Send $1.00 and get $3.00 worth of oil. George Hoagland, 903 W. Jefferson St., Bloomington, Ill. You may give news matter or money you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. MISS DAISY DONALDSON. Proof Reader and Stenographer. Office Clerk, Bookkeeper MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. Press matter for the paper to The Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. John L. Jo FURNITU 219 N. 6 WE CREDIT EVERYBO time. We wait on you of employment. Our competitor and prices. We furnish your cheaper than renting Furnishe and own your furniture. Look a John L. Jones FURNITURE CO. 219 N. 6th St. WE CREDIT EVERYBODY. No extra charge for time. We wait on your payment when sick or out of employment. Our competitors cannot touch us in terms and prices. We furnish your home with new Furniture cheaper than renting Furnished Rooms. Buy from Jones and own your furniture. Look at our terms: 100 Worth of Goods, 5.00 Down, 7 month 75 Worth of Goods, 3.50 Down, 5 month 50 Worth of Goods, 2.50 Down, 1 month --- Open till 8 p. m. Open till 8 p. m. Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS:—I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. MRS. W. F. WALKER, Sta. 1-Harriman, Tenn. Ford's Hair Pomade (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) Flfty years of success has proved its merits. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly-hair straight, soft and glossy and easy to comb, and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length. Removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless—used with splendid red hair. Delicately perfumed, its use is a pleasure, as ladies of refinement everywhere declare. Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good." If you want the best results, buy the best Pomade—it will pay on. Look for this name Charlie Ford Press If your druggist cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle regular size for - - - - $ . 50 Three bottles " " " - - - - 1. 40 Six " " " - - - - 2. 50 One bottle, small " " - - . 25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S. A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order we shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 153 East Kinzle St. Chicago, IL FEDERAL MEMORIAL MADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER I wish every Pythian "brave man" would take a copy of the Pythian Monitor. There is an article in the December number on "Reclaim Your Suspended Members" which is worthy of attention. In the January issue E. L. Rogers will have an article on "Pythianism and Our Duty" and other matter pertaining to our Springfield lodges. All who desire this Pythian paper can secure a copy at J. E. Thompson's grocery store or Neal & Brown's restaurant. ones URE CO. 6th St. BODY. No extra charge for our payment when sick or out ors cannot touch us in terms home with new Furniture ned Rooms. Buy from Jones at our terms: The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk-meets every Thursday. 'Don't Worry Twelve' is composed of the elderly married ladies-meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. My New Line of Spring and Summer Woolens Have Arrived. To Peoria -VIA- Illinois Traction System. $1.25 ONE WAY 2 25 ROUND TRIP Cars Leave Springfield 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 12:40—2:40—4:40—6:40 P. M. THE SAFE WAY NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY A. B. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. Do you wish a sure opportunity to MAKE SOME MONEY? Then write to us. WE WANT AGENTS for that GREAT BOOK "POINTING THE WAY," By Sutton E. Griggs. This is the ripest work of this well known author. The book will certainly sell, for in a beautiful, charming, forceful manner, it points outs the way for THE SOLVING of the much discussed race question. It takes equally well with white and colored people. Ask any one who has read it and he will tell you it is simply great. Splendid commissions given agents. Send $1.00 for a complete book and full outfit. Price of book $1.00. By mail $1.10. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. TENNESSEE. If the average colored person will lodges and socials, his children will of business as he will readily do for expend as many dollars in some kind have a job when they grow up, eh? OUR PACE IS THE Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered G A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER Propt's. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Both Phones 654 Your Patronage soicite d Call at this office for type-writing. work. 305½ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic From Springfield to E. St. Louis $1.50 Over The Ill, Traction System. Beginning Feb. 11th and continuing until April 1st., the I. T. S. sells one way tickets Springfield to East St. Louis, at the low rate of $1.50 The Safe Way NO Dust Dirt Smoke Cinders The Rapid Way Dust Dirt Smoke Cinders "THE FLAMING SWORD." DON'T FORGET I am now doing a general Real Estate AND Loan Business Property in all parts of the City offered for the very Lowest Prices and best Terms. Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. Strictly Confidential Ladies Business solicited PHONES: Office 2322 Res. 2319R3 A. Morris Williams, Williams' Bldg. 11th & Washington An ably edited religious magazine, which deals with future existence of man, and the coming of Christ, and contains also, the strongest and best information on Christian origin ever before advanced, social and political questions of the day — it is a fine authority on the most perplexing subjects of the day. Price: 1 year $1.00; 10c a copy. White "The Flaming Sword Co., Estero, Lee County Fla. WEEKLYCOURIERJOURNAL HENRY WATTERSON. Editor. Is a National Newspaper, Democratic in politics. It prints all the news without fear or favor. The regular price is $1.00 a year, but you can get the Weekly Courier-Journal and The Forum, both one year for $1.50 if you will give or send your order to this paper—not to the Courier-Journal. Daily Courier-Journal, a year, $6.00; Sunday Courier-Journal, a year, $2.00. We will give you a combination cut rate on Daily or Sunday if you will write this paper. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. [Name not provided] J. W. Slaughter, --- The Dunbar NewsCompany Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or $ 306\frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a reg- Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old). Office; 3329. " " " " Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. Read TO-MORROW MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deductions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. The Rapid Way Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 E. 56 St., Chicago, Ill Illinois Call and Let ME Make Your Next Suit The best goods that can be Bought for the PRICE. SUITS from $15 up. TROUSERS from $4 up. Cleaning and Repairing. Phones: Inter-state 99. Central Union 535 Pantatorium AND TAILORING. 109 South Fourth Street . Proprietor ular news store, handling all colored literature, books, etc., also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. L. Rogers, Manager. "The Needs of the South," by Sutton E. Griggs, of Nashville, Tenn. is a most comprehensive pamphlet, well written, logical, pointed and irrefutable. He is master in the use of choice English and elegant in the words selected. Dress Making And Plain Sewing Mrs. C. A. DOGAN 1422 East Adams Street. FOR SALE AT BROWN & NEIL'S The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature; including copies of the FORUM. TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, etc. It is a paper of general circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time. There are white people who never advertise through colored papers, never give colored people any employment and do not even solicit their trade, and yet colored people who are forever theorizing and planning will go there instead of going to the places that advertise, and mention the cause of so doing. Some colored people never advertise their own business, never pay for a colored paper, and yet they imagine what the colored paper should be and should do. Suppose you people go te Lutz, Peter Myers, Newman, and all the people who advertise, and mention to the proprietors, why you have come, you will then do a real mission. It takes money to run a business week in and week out, and not mere noise. Not a small pittance quarterly, there must be business every week. Colored people are too backward in advertising—every business should be brought in constant touch with the people; run a price list occasionally and drop one cent or one half cent below the general run, make up on the quantity sold. We have five or six colored groceries, only one ever advertises, a goodly number of colored people know not that we have an undertaker. There are various businesses run here unknown. Dress makers, skilled music teachers, etc., but no one knows it but themselves, because they don't take colored papers nor advertise. Get out of your own light so you can be seen. THE ELECTION OF SCHNEPP At the close of the greatest and most excited morality contest in the history of Springfield or any other American city, last Tuesday, the democratic candidate was victorious. This paper with the two daily Republican papers, supported Judge Sherman because they believed him the better fitted man for the place, and because Judge Sherman came out flat-footed, on the law enforcement platform, but we have lost, yet our consciences are not like Macoeth's, perturbed, for they are guiltless If John S. Schnepp, as the Register avers he will, carries out the mandates of the law, relegates oblivion to the dives, closes the wine rooms, sees, that people on the high-ways, are not in jeopardy, clears the public through fares of lewd women and vicious libertines, and gives us in truth, a better Springfield, we shall not feel that we have been beaten so very wrongfully. What we need regardless of politics, is a better enforcement of the law. It is the duty of The Forum to continue the war on the dives and the vicious characters about the town. The duty of the police is obvious, and those that do not do their duty should and shall be reported to the authorities. Our city cannot afford to run two years longer, as she has run the past four years or more. The election of Schnepp may fool a goodly number who expect to do as they please. We hereby serve notice on you. These dives and dens shall be aired. The appointment of Emmet J. Scott as a member of the Liber. ian Commission meets the most sanguine approbation of all well poised citizens of color. Mr. Scott is pre eminently fitted to creditably and effectually fill the most important post. For the last eight years he has come in contact with the most varied vital questions affecting the race and the nation. On account of his position as secretary of the Tuskegee Institute. The defeat of Joseph Zimmer man, was somewhat surprising. Harry Hofferkamp beating him by nearly 2,000. Music by Negroes. We have for sale, the Y. M. C. A. March and Two Step, a beautiful composition for the piano, written by Maurice B. Thomas, a young musician of Washington, D. C., a young musician of exceptional ability. Other compositions by this brilliant composer are The U. S. Marine Band March, The Inaugural March and others The Y. M. C. A. March sells for 25c per copy. Negro compositions should be in every Negro home. In the near future we shall be in a position to furnish our people with all the music written by our people. Get a copy of the above named march and tell your friends of its merits. Call at The Forum office. In this issue of The Forum we call your attention to the piano ad of the Stark Piano Store, and will be pleased to have the colored people of Springfield and this county make this store their headquarters for buying pianos. These young men are as fine as ever you dealt with, and you will find them as most affable pair of young men-Reid Bros., Manager. Their store is located at 624 East Adams street. A number of our people frequently complain of discriminative treatment, and justly so often, but fail to go to the places directed through these columns. Whenever we say a man or a firm is O. K. we can "bank" on it. The same is true in politics. CLUB NOTES. The business meeting of the Woman's Club was very largely attended on Monday afternoon at the L. C. Home. The several sections brought in excellent reports for the month's work. The club completed arrangements for the entertainment of the Mallory Company, which will appear here in a drama for the benefit of the L. C. Home, April 22, 1909, at Arion Hall. Every citizen should attend this grand benefit entertainment for this worthy institution. Through the active workers of this club they have, during the month of March, raised for the L. C. Home over $43.00. On Monday they turned over $19.40, and on March 14th, raised $24.00. We wish to thank the following churches for their donations during the month of March, namely: St. John A. M. E., New Hope Baptist, Un'on Baptist, and Zion Baptist churches. Total received from these churches, $9.80; from the sections of the club, through their Chairman and the President, $13.00. Now let every well-wisher of the L. C. H. come out on April 22, 1909, and help the orphans and aged ones. The girls' meeting will be held at New Hope Baptist church on Sunday, April 11th, at 4 p. m. Public and parents are cordially invited to be present. An excellent program arranged for the occasion. The Home Culture Section will meet at Mrs. Lenora Reed's, 912 N. Thirteenth street, on Monday, April 12th, at 2:30 p. m. Visitors cordially welcome. Mothers' Section will meet at Mrs. Ollie Price's, 2306 E. Kansas street, on Monday, April 19th. All persons who have donated $1.00 the past month will receive a receipt, and their names be placed on the L. H. Bd. Association. EE A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial s to pay--No money do $1 A WEEK Days' Free Tri 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME are Piano is not an unknown make, but a piano of n own throughout the United States as a piano of sterling worth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily for more than prepare in high quality with this famous piano of qua The Kenmore Piano is not an unknown make, but a piano of national reputation, known throughout the United States as a piano of sterling qualities. It is well worth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily for more money that do not compare in high quality with this famous piano of quality. $145 Every man and woman to know more about this famous we that it is ever so much better than any $300.00 that we will gladly send one to your home free of charge full 30 days' impartial trial, and if you are satisfied the value in the world, you can then arrange to pay for it exception that it must be paid for inside of three years. Do Not Order On Today? to our store, give us your name and address, tell us piano sent, and we'll willingly send it to your home 3 down. K PIANOS, Regular Prices $35 , Greatly Reduced This Week Out This Ten Dollars Free Credit Due Bill We wish every man and woman to know more about this famous piano, and so sure are we that it is ever so much better than any $300.00 piano you ever saw, that we will gladly send one to your home free of charge and let you give a full 30 days' impartial trial, and if you are satisfied that it is the best piano value in the world, you can then arrange to pay for it as you see fit, with the exception that it must be paid for inside of three years. Why Not Order One Today? Come down to our store, give us your name and address, tell us where you want the piano sent, and we'll willingly send it to your home 30 days without a cent down. STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars One of These Coupons Good as Part First Payment purchase of one STARCK PIANO at this sale ast Adams street, Springfield, Illinois ed to any part of the United States on these L Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. STARCK P ANO CO Manufacturers. H. REID, Mgr. dams St, Springfield Towards purchase of one STARCK PIANO at this sale at 624 East Adams street, Springfield, Illinois Pianos shipped to any part of the United States on these Liberal Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28,1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHI-EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN BUT REGARD TO RACE OR COLOR, AND JUST EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS NEED TO STATE THAT I STAND WITH MY PARTY ON THAT PLANK IN THE PLATFORM, AND THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND FIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERI-IRIT OF FAIR PLAY. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHICAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE OR COLOR, AND JUST AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, AND WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS NEEDLESS TO STATE THAT I STAND WITH MY PARTY SQUARELY ON THAT PLANK IN THE PLATFORM, AND BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERICAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. Mr Lafu Dr. J. H. Magee has been in disposed for several weeks suf fering from lagrip and cold. Mrs. Clark Thompson, the mill liner, has returned from Chicago, and established her business at 206 N. 14th St. She will be glad to have you call and see her. Mr. John Lee, of East Adams street who has been quite ill, is somewhat improved. Booker T. Washington's second state circumnavigation has proven a great innovation. This time he tours the state of South Carolina, the home of "Marse" Benjamin. Toombs of Georgia said once; We will conquer the North and call the roll of our slaves beneath the very shadows of Bunker Hill. But alas! 'twas not to be. Now, it seems that, despite all that Tillman says, Booker T. Washington is calling the roll of Negro manhood and rights beneath the very dome of the state house at Charleston. What a pnenomenon is this. What would Calhoun think were he risen from the grave? What would Toombs think? What would Jeff Davis, Lamar, Mr. George and Mr. Walthall, Mississippi once great statesman say and think and Henry W. Grady and the rest? The large margin given J. Emil Smith, city clerk, is also a very commendable testimonial to his capability and deservedness. Mr. Smith defeated his opponent by nearly 1,500. The defeat of Sherman by Schnepp was quite a surprise and a shock to many people. The reason may be traced to the fact that the Republicans were not reconciled. The people will accept the verdict and hope for a good administration from John S. Schnepp, in compliance with his promise. WANTED—Nice looking colored girls, ages 16 years to 22 years, to work at Green & Lewis. Hairdressers. 615 E. Capitol Ave. J. Warren spent a few days in Decatur last week recuperating his health and feels much improved. "A Day in Havana" A one act drama, by the Mallory Brothers of Jacksonville, will be rendered Thursday, April 22, at Arion hall for the benefit of the Lincoln Od Fls and Orphans' Home. Everybody is invited to come out and have a hearty laugh and help a worthy institution. Mallory Brothers need no introduction to Springfield society and the musical class of people. They are known the world over as first-class musicians. Admission 15c 25c and 35c. There will be a cantata The Resurrection, Monday night at Zion church cor. 9th and Carpenter Streets, admission, 10c Hattie B McTier, Mgr. The young men in the Peerless Minstrels were a decided success, and brought out a large crowd which was filled with mirth and glee. It may be repeated. and Local Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAUTE, IND Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts. Office Hours: 9 to 12 M. Room No. I 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs. 7 to 9 P. M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General sur- gery. N. W. Corner 7th & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. Take Your Orders to East End Shoe Store Best of material used All work guaranteed Second hand shoes for sale. O.d Phone 3914 1707 East Capitol Avenue. J. P. Roberts; Prop. REV. J. M. SMALLEY RETURNED Rev. J. M. Smalley, pastor of Grace M. E. church, has been returned to this city for another year's work. The many friends and the whole town will be glad to hear of this fact. Special services Sunday at 3 p. m. Rev. Smalley will preach his Easter sermon tomorrow week, at 11 a. m., instead of tomorrow. The Easter program will also be deferred until Sunday. April 18th. A new month with all its opportunities—and -THE SPRINGFIELD MONUMENT COMPANY -THE SPRINGFIELD MONUMENT COMPANY of third—corner of Monroe—desire to make the BEST of them. To do more work To do it Better, to be even more particular about the material—the detail in a word to do our Very Best Just You Call. Mortuary-Mrs. Rucker. Died at St. John's hospital Wednesday. April 7th, Mrs. Caroline Rucker, well known and loved by a host of people here and in Missouri. The remains were taken to Hannibal. Mo., to day in which the interment will be made. Dr. G. H. McDaniels of Chicago and J. W. McDaniels of Kansas City, sons of the deceased, arrived in the city Thursday and accompanied the remains to Hannibal. Miss Margarite Todd, of St. Louis, formerly of Springfield, is visiting friends and relatives in and around the capital city. Negroes Organize A new enterprise has been established here among the colored people, known as the Fidelity Beneficial Protective League with headquarters at A. M. Williams law office. The future prospects of the enterprise are good and propitious. We desire to encourage you people to aid in these associations. Easter Hats Easter Neck Wear Easter Shirts EasterGloves HN LU r, Men's Furnishe hirt Maker South Sixt N LUTZ Men's urnisher and t Maker, -uth Sixth St. JOHN Hatter, Me Fur - Shirt M 204 South JOHN LUTZ Hatter, Men's Furnisher and - Shirt Maker, - 204 South Sixth St. 1 --- d, & Brown restaurant washington St. in new one of the best new quarters, we ext invitation to the pu & Brown's taurant ington St. in new quarters. of the best in city quarters, we extend a spe- ation to the public. Neal & E Resta 728 E. Washington Now one of th To our new quart cial invitation Neal & Brown's Restaurant 728 E. Washington St. in new quarters. Now one of the best in city To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best ices and the best attention to pat Regular Meals a specialty. 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. We are prepared to serve for NEAL & BROW for the best meal; the and the best and most on to patrons. mails a specialty. Short or ticket. $3 00. Out of city tra rared to serve for banquets and so & BROWN, Propriet best meal; the best serv- best and most courteous patrons. specialty. Short orders served $3 00. Out of city trade solicited. serve for banquets and socials on request. BROWN, Proprietresses. To give the best meal; the best services and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 21 meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Springfield, Illinois; the City of Springfield, Illinois. Section 1. That a brick or cement sidewalk, 4 feet in width and 85 feet in length, be laid in north front of the lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, and described as follows: Lots 14 and 15, block 1, Alexander Starne's addition, known as 446 West Williams Street. Section 2. Said walk shall be in accordance with the provision of an or Robert Woods of N. 2 St. was called to Chicago Tuesday to attend the funeral of his aged mother, Mrs. Winnie Woods. --- --- --- TRIMBLE HAT CO. PECOS Springfield, AN ORDINANCE J.B.OSBY REAL ESTATE Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged If you Are Thinking of Buying a FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. 5221 E. Adams St. Beil Tel. 423 dinance passed by this council October 23d, A. D. 1905, and known as "An ordinance in relation to the construction of sidewalks." Section 3. The grade of said walk shall be made to conform with the grade given by the City Engineer. Section 4. This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and approval and due publication. Passed March 29, 1909, approved March 30, 1909. ROY R. REECE, Mayor. J. EMIL SMITH. City Clerk. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. Illinois.