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THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 6. Raymer Sued-- Humphrey Arrested It will be borne in mind that Abe Raymer and Slim Humphrey two alleged rioters, who were both, on several counts acquitted by Sangamon county juries, have sprung again into the lime light. The one being sued for $500 by his attorneys, who worked assiduously, if not conscientiously, for his justice(?) The other has been arrested accused of stealing if the account in the daily papers are authentic. 'Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap.' MATRIMONIAL. Married Tuesday, April 6, 09. E. E. Perkins, messenger to Gov. Deneen and Miss Ada Robinson, late of Little Rock. Ark. Mr. Perkins is a prominent young man in social and lodge circles and is well known. C. Y. M. C. A. The young colored men have planned for the beginning of a Y. M. C. A., specially for colored men, where healthy and inspiring lectures can be had every Sunday by able white and colored speakers. It is hoped that the beginning is only to be the result of a fine Association. The first lecture will be held at the Masonic hall, Sunday. April 25, at 3 p. m., for men only. Mr. N. V. Lin usay will speak on "The Colored People of Springfield." You are invited to come out on time, as these meetings will consume only one hour.—Committee Clarence Leggens left this week for Paducan, Ky., where he goes to look after his property and visit his mother. WANTED intelligent colored lady to travel in the interest of The Forum and Negro literature We will pay competent person salary and commission. Apply to E. L. Rogers, 3051 S. 6th St. W. L. Jones, 130 N. 14th St. left last week for Chicago on account of ill health. It is to be hoped that he will improve and return. Attoraey O. V. Royall obtains Favor able Ruling in Riot Cases Judge Craighton ruled on the demurrers in all the riot cases on Thursday of this week. In doing so he sustained attorney Royall's pleadings in every particular Only one other attorney out of a large number of lawyers, Mr. Ptaton of Patton & Patton met with complete success as did Mr. Royall. It will be remembered that the arguments in these cases were heard more than two months ago, since which time the Court has had them under advisement. They will now probably be tried some time during the next term of the Circuit Court. J. S. D. Lee of E. Adams street, is improving. Mrs. P. C. Cooper of Mattoon, was in the city this week on business. "Be ve doers and not sayers only." ILL., East End Notes. Health is good, for which we are thankful. Look out for the best and grandest entertainment to be given at St. John church in May. This entertainment is to be given by the ladies of the sewing circle. A good program will be rendered. More will be said about it next week. Judge Murray would like to meet all the colored women at the Union Baptist church, Thursday, April 23. The East End Man would advise the good women to meet him there. Most of us have children and some of them are on the road to Judge Murray's court. He would like to see the mothers of the colored children. The quartet of St. John church made a hit last Sunday. Everybody is asking about the Forum. PEERLESS MINSTRELS. The Peerless Minsrels show was quite a success. The first part opened with a grand chorus, and the arrival of the Merry Makers (Logan Moss, Walter Singleton, Everett Nelson, Robert Watts, Harry Hawkins and Joe Smith.) In addition to the funny sayings of the end men, the following songs were sung: "A Little Bit is a Whole Lot Better Than Nothing at All."—Robert Watts. "I Miss You Like the Roses Miss the Rain."—Everett Anthony. "Say no."—Logan Moss. "Roses Bring Dreams of You."—Bennie Chinn. "On Your Way."—Harry Hawkins. "Don't Say Adieu."—Mr. Nelson. "You Are in the Right Church, but the Wrong Pew."—Walter Singleton. "Dat Music to Me."—Everett Nelson. Grand finale by the entire company. Assisting in the first part were Clyde Donaldson, Ben Taylor and Dick Taylor. The costumes of the end men were very gorgeous; the pants were green, while the coats were red, trimmed in green and yellow. The interlocutor, Virgil Mottley, wore a yellow suit trimmed in blue; the soloists wore black full dress, with white gloves. Part two consisted of a baseball sketch by Taylor, Watts and Moss. Song specialties by Chinn and Anthony. Never in the history of the Masonic hall was such fine stage scenery and electrical effects used. The show will be repeated some time in the near future. Mr. Wilbur Damon was stage manager and Theodore Nolan electrician. Mrs. Clark Thompson has opened her millinery store at 1207 E. Washington street, and it is the duty of the various ladies clubs to boost her. There are two are more other colored ladies put to work. Mrs Chandler of S. 16th street was hostess to the Ladies' Thimble Club, Friday, April 17. Quarterly meeting at St. Paul church, Sunday. April 25. All are cordially invited. Master Joseph Pendegrass is able to be out again. What You are Missing By not reading the New York Age; a veritable race history, all the important happenings among the leading colored men and women of the day. Every lawyer, doctor, business man or race lover, in fact, every man or woman who has aspirations and desires inspiration; the bulk of the theatrical news is found in The Age. We have it for sale. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. The Literary held at the Rest Rooms every Tuesday evening, continues to grow with interest each week. Mrs. Chas. Caldwell was elected vice president. An excellent program is planned for next Tuesday evening. Elder George Hoagland filled the pulpit at Jacksonville, Easter Sunday. The Elite Dancing club entertained their lady friends with a social dance Thursday evening, at Jacoby's hall on N. Main St. Hoagland's Oil of Gladness factory opened Wednesday morning with a force of helpers to get ready an order of 30.000 sample dust clothes ready for market. The Elete Thimble Club pleasantly entertained Miss Mabelle Hawkins at the home of Miss Blanche Hoagland, last Wednesday evening, the occasion being the young lady's birthday. The club presentedher with a beautiful embroidery pattern as a token of friendship. Mrs. J. J. Dickerson of West Tler street, was so unfortunate as to fall from a box while hanging up clothes and break her arm. At this writing she is suffering considerably. R.H Reid. M. Manarger Starck Piano Co., Chicago, whose branch office for this city is located at 624 East Adams Mr. Reid is a most pleasant man to deal with and we invite you to call and make their piano store your choice Notice their big advertisement. Judge Creighton Re-nominated Every decent colored man should vote for Judge Creighton next June. Politics should not interfere with you when so able, so fair and so brave a man is up. As we stated to you in in the recent campaign, let your motto be for law and for justice. This is what Judge Creighton stands for and you all know we state the truth when we so declare. TERRE HAUTE (IND.) NEWS. Rev. B. Hillman has been on the sick list this week and was not able to attend the Easter services, but is better. There is a great deal of sickness among the colored people here. Easter Sunday was celebrated in our city by all of the churches. At Free Will Baptist church, corner of Thirteenth and Franklin street, Mrs. William E. Turner had a grand program, which was composed of children. At Second Missionary Baptist church, corner Fourteenth and Oak street, Rev. B. Hillman pastor, the exercises were held all day in addition to the regular morning services. At 3 o'clock the annual sermon of the Knight Templars was held. Rev. Hillman preached an able sermon; benediction by Dr. C. H. Jones. Sunday night the choir, under the direction of Prof. Fred Blake, rendered one of the most difficult, but pleasing, song services that has ever been heard in the city. The program rendered was as follows: "Jesus Is Living Again."—Turner. Anthem, "Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace."—Dudley Buck. "Abide With Me," containing a soprano solo by Miss Myrtle Smith. Tenor solo, by Fred D. Blake. Bass solo, by Mr. Ambrose Henson. Easter quartette, "God Has Sent His Angels," soprano Miss Myrtle Smith; alto, Mrs. C. H. Jones; tenor, Fred D. Blake; bass, Ambrose Henson. Anthem, "Arise, Shine, for the Light Has Come," with soprano solo by Miss Ethel Simpson, after which was a fifteen minute talk by Dr. Jones. Monday night at Allen Chapel, corner Third and Crawford street, a grand musical program and drama, entitled "Liberty Seeking a Home," was rendered, in spite of the inclement weather, and there was quite a large crowd out. Mr. Ira Jones is doing carpenter work now with Mr. William E. Turner. Mr. C. H. Jones is doing quite a deal of business in Terre Haute. He completed one house last week and has four more under consideration. E. R. J., Reporter. Frank Jackson, an energetic young man who married quite recently is making a new addition to his lately purchased home on S. 17th St. It will be a state-ly residence in the near future. Master Harvey Bloodworth, son of Rev. Bloodworth of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church, quite ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Stedham of E. Stuart St. entertained Mesdames Barksdale and Jackson at dinner quite recently. Rev. Bloodworth is indeed an able speaker. He will speak Sunday morning on, "The danger of self deception." Sunday evening his toptc will be "The necessity of Divine guidance." All are invited. Miss Minnie Thomas is convalescent. • 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 6; Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gammon The Printer 305j So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Apr. 17 1909. FEMALES TO BE PROHIBITED. The young women and even lassies, who had become a menace, by attending the soldier boys' drills at the armory, have been prohibited and asked not to attend and lurk around the armory until the drills were over, then be escorted home or other places, many of them by men twice their ages. This is a good step taken at the psychological moment. It does seem that many colored girls do everything possible to degrade themselves, their race in general and their sex in particular, and some men are so brutish and conscientious less, as to lead them straight in to hell-fire and eternal perdition, instead of being a light unto their pathway. And when you decry this nefarious practice, some morbid, hollow-headed, brainless individual cries out: "Race persecution by the race." No such thing. If we fail to raise our moral standard, and educate our women in chastity, who in the name of Jehovah are to do so? For us, we shall do our whole duty or die. A COLORED REPUBLICAN LEAGUE "Prepare for war in time of peace." This saying holds good in almost every undertaking. We suggest the advisability of there being, here in Springfield, organized among the law-abiding progressive colored men, young and old, a Republican League, (a kind of a school), to meet some where once a mouth and discuss politics, the sacredness of the ballot—its power. To teach the members political integrity and to read political histories and to keep abreast of the age. Watch all good and bad legislation and legislators, etc. This organization should have a representative captain or head from each ward, and contain as many members as desire to join. We desire to organize the better element and when elections come off, be able to understand each other. What do you say, gentlemen?—Ed. SHERIFF OF MOBILE TO BE IMPEACHED. Because a colored prisoner was taken from the jail at Mobile, Ala., January 23, last, and lynched, a protest has been sent in by the white citizens of that city, asking Governor Comer to impeach the sheriff for negligence in office, and accordingly, the attorney general has acted and the sheriff is asked to appear before the proper tribunal and show cause, April 23, why he should not be ousted. Alabama has discovered one of the many cures or rather preventive of outlawry. Texas and Mississippi should be notified. SHOULD WOMEN HAVE SUFFRAGE The reasons given why women should not have equal suffrage and participate in the affairs of government on equal terms and with equal authority with that of men, are many and varied. Just now the sentiment seems somewhat favorable to the women, at least by many. But the reasons why they should not vote and participate in the political affairs the anti women suffragists are just as logical and irrefutable as ever. We shall not give any of the various reasons why they should not vote in this editorial, but shall watch the current and which way the gale blows for a few days. Some people think men are simply prejudice and jealous, but developments will prove that women should not vote on equal terms with men, nor hold public elective office as do men. So far as the ripeness of the time we do not believe the time will ever become ripe. The desertion of the home is causing a national crisis already, and we cannot remedy that grave evil and colossal sin, by giving the sacred ballot into the hands of the women. If some of our young women cared as much for religion and their moral standing in the community in which they lived, as they do for dress and a "good time," there would be more useful workers in our church, and a better moral atmosphere everywhere. Silly dogs bark at the moon, can you wonder then that you are the cyosure of contumely and reproach by a worldly minded giddy headed crowd, who have no regard for righteousness and care less for their moral standing in their respective communities.—The Vidette, Maryville, Tennu. One thing you can give women credit for is: They never kick on the styles as being ugly, but accept whatever thrusted on the market. For instance, these ugly turned down hats. 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. 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 N 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. Washi al Laundry. Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. age, 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 beyond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st 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 "and Neal & Brown's." 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 RATES. 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. "Crazy Snake" isn't as crazy as his name suggests. WANTED-Nice looking colored girls, ages 16 years to 22 years, to work at Green & Lewis. Hairdressers. 615 E. Capitol Ave. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. The Springfield MONUMENT COMPANY greet the month of Flowers -Mistress May-with thankfulness for the bright prospects for MORE business. While the work of this Company is exclusively HIGHGRADE do NOT get the idea that our PRICES are out of reach-on the contrary this business is conducted on the basis of ONE FAIR profit over actual cost. We have Monuments from $50-and then up to many hundred-and ALL at REAL VALUE. Don't Bring Y Now Located With ANDEL and Dyers, and block them for Prevailing st Remember his of the best fa him to do th Give MAC Glad to Work Ca Telephones The Colore Springfield Monument Co Don't Be Fooled By Fakirs Now Located at 513 E. Jefferson Street, With ANDERSON & BALE, Cleaners and Dyers, and he will Clean and Reblock them for you in any of the Latest Prevailing styles. Remember his 19 years experience in 3 of the best factories in the East, enables him to do the work as represented. Give MACK a Call. He will be Glad to Talk Hats to You Work Called for and Delivered Telephones: old, 3837; New, 735 "Nuff Said." FOR APRIL 1. A Personal Review 2. The Liberian Crisis 3. The Heart of the E 4. Affairs at Washington 5. The Sky Pilots of Our 6. Abraham Lincoln FRED. National Review of Roosevelt By Recorder of Deeds Baperian Crisis Heart of the Race Problem At Washington By Auditor of the Navy. By Pilots of Our Colored Troops On Lincoln By Booker TRED. R. MOORE, Publ FRED. R. MOORE, Publisher 7 and 8 Chatham Square 1$ CENTS THE COPY $1.00 P FOR SALE AT 815 and 728 E. Waseington St. E. L. ROGERS, General A FOR SALE AT 815 and 728 E. Waseington St. E. L. ROGERS, General Agent WILL CONTAIN For March over February we were about 35 per cent. ahead of last year- EACH month we HOPE to do MORI and also BETTER WORK. Our motto is FORWARD-always striving toward the goal PERFECT! We have a full line of IMPORTED Granites of careful selection from which you can select according to your preference You are NOT limited to just a Few kinds and shades, but have almost the entire range of Material for MONUMENTS. Called By Hats To Jefferson Street, LE, Cleaners clean and Re- of the Latest experience in 3 East, enables presented. He will be to You Delivered New, 735 on Magazine L of Deeds, John C. Dancy By a Monrovian By Quincy Ewing e Navy. Ralph W. Tyler by Booker T. Washington Publisher $1.00 PER YEAR ington St. General Agent GARDEN SEEDS WANTED--ARIDEN sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle by making money fast. Write for full partici- NO MONEY REQUIRED until you to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL day put it to any test you wish. If you are keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our FACTORY PRICES. We furnish the ligh- to $25 middlemen's profits by buying di- antee behind your bicycle. DO NOT at any price until you receive our ca- prices and remarkable special offers to YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when low prices we can make you this year. We than any other factory. We are sati- BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell double our prices. Orders filled the day received SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not o usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. I COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual $8.50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES The regular retail price of these tires is $3.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80(cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURE making money last. REQUIRE for jull particiulars and special offer at once. REQUIRE for appoach and approval on your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S, without a dutte delivery or freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlerem's price and you can get an antee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $29 or $9. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $5.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined a We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby me send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this a nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at O not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this rei IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. 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. HENRY PETITT, Administrator. A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney. 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. 1234 t Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a. m. NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never become 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 At 1207 E. Washington St. The Colored Ladies' Millinery Store 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 Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor 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. ARIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a new" bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are or full particulars and special offer at once. ED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship J. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and E TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and if you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $1 by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's trust. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory offers to rider agents. NISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out 8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. fitted roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 80 RES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY without allow- s fromatis- seen pumped more than being given fabric on the pair, but for story price to spend same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on it examined and found them strictly as represented. It (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. We will also send one returned to OUR expense if for any reason they are really reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a u will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. ence this remarkable tire offer. Any kind at any price until you send for a pair of pair of Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which is at about half the usual prices. al today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. 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 out 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. THE ORION PUB., CO. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. OUR PACE IS. THE BEST If the lodges of busi expend have a From Springfield to $1.50 Over The Ill, Tracti Beginning Feb. 11th ing until April 1st. sells one way ticket to East St. Louis, at of $1.50 The Safe Way NO Dust Dirt Smoke Cinders 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 LUF Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Quick and good services rendered G A. Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. 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. Call at this office for type-writing, work. 305½ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic The Safe Way Dust Dirt Smoke Cinders "THE FLAMING SWORD." 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. A. E. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. 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? G EDWAD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN. Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 d to E. St. Louis .50 raction System. 11th and continu- 1st., the I. T. S. kets Springfield s, at the low rate .50 The Rapid Way The Rapid Way 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 That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. 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 [Name] 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 306½ 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. 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 Capitol City 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. 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 Conversation. 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 other 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 pefson, or in any manner make any change in any license for the purpose of transferring 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 ownersnip 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. Old 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 crimpy 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. --- 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, Book-keeper MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. Address 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 100 Worth of Goods, 5 75 Worth of Goods, 3 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 50 Worth of Goods, 2.50 Down, 1 month Open till 8 p. m. V n h 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) Fifty 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 results even on the youngest children. 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 you. Look for this name 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 " " 2.50 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 153 East Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. 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. 3:20 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 CINDERS 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. CODY. No extra charge for your payment when sick or out ors cannot touch us in terms home with new Furniture ned Rooms. Buy from Jones at our terms: 5.00 Down, 7 month 3.50 Down, 5 month 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. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25e 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. ```markdown ``` This is a cut showing one pattern of the famous patent top Table. The solidest and best table on the market with lined silverware drawer in each end. Can be extended to 8 feet without moving dishes from the table. Call and see it. 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. Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. One-half block West of Square, South Side of Street. 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. THE FORUM Is now the Leading Colored Paper in the City. Has the largest and best circulation. Goes among influential people SOLD ON 55 YEARS RECORD STYLES, SIZES AND PRICES TO SUIT ALL CHARTER OAK STOVES & RANGES you can buy a CHARTER O made of the best material, by for a reasonable amount It will and will outlast a half dozen of effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter O We sell the best Brussels Carpet BUT 9 x 12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. 6-h T. L. EWING, 418 One-half block West of Squar New Phone 2039. ```markdown ``` Geo. Smith, Office: (Res. I4II E. Adams St. Springfield, Illinois. Smith & Paper Hangers We are ready to WHICH IS THE CHEAPEST? 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, ALWAYS give satisfaction, if the "cheap kind." It also Oak Stoves and Ranges. pets at 85 cents a yard. 5-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. 8 Adams Street, share, South Side of Street. Springfield, Ill. This is a cut showing o Table. The solidest and best ware drawer in each end. Ca ing dishes from the table. Ca Roy Harris Old Telephone. 8599 & Harris s and Panters. $1 PER WEEK $1 $1.00----PER WEEK----$1.00 We furnish 3 rooms complete Kitchen, Dining Room and Bedroom, $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 WEEK 418 EAST The pattern of the famous patent to enable on the market with lined silvel be extended to 8 feet without moving and see it. in 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Bed Room and Bed Room. First class Furniture at Cheaper than renting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 own your own furniture. We furnish homes, flats complete. Cash or payments. It will pay you to see our never buy. PER WEEK $1 EAST ADAMS famous patent top set 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 Public stenography. 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 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. --- --- 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 surgery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. Fine Orchard Home 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 Elberta 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. 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. Ulyses Pendegrass and Miss Susie Houston spent Easter in Madison, Ill., visiting relatives and friends of Mr. Pendegrass. Is it another secret wedding? A colored Y. M. C A. is to be opened April 25, and every young man should come out. The Masonic Hall will be the place of meeting and Mr. N. V. Lindsay, the noted lecturer, will speak. One hundred and five persons were graduated from Meharry College, Nashville, Tenn., last week, the largest class in the history of that renown institution. Every year Meharry makes strides upward and is destined to become one of the best schools medicine, south of the Ohio river Let us have a strong colored Republican League. Now if you think the idea a good one, let's have it, matters not what some one may say to the contrary—when you believe a thing good, hear not the pessimists. You may say and do what you please, but until you colored men and women patronize colored businesses and go into business yourselves, you will remain scrubbers and washwomen and hewers of wood and drawers of water and your girls lewd and boys dudes and libertines. If it be impossible to reconcile these two Yates Deneen factions what is to become of this party here in Springfield and Sanga mon county? There are many Judases among the white Republicans, and it remains to be seen what consolation they get for their deceit. The time will soon come when advertisements for boys wanted, will read: No cigarette smoker need apply. Few boys will learn to drink, smoke and gamble if proper training and dissausions from thebad habits were given by parents in the home. It is to be seen what recognition the Schnepp colored men will get save the right to loaf around and in saloons on Sundays. Mr. Schnepp promised to enforce the law. Will he do it? Adjutant-General Scott. Hark, he has responded to the call. Full well he knew he was marching onward To join the mighty army above, And report to his great commander His well done duty of earthly love; So with a brave and mortal sight, He entered the beautiful city of light. He shared your joys and sorrows: Look with loving sadness upon his brow He cannot advise you now. Comrades, handle him gently He is worthy of your care Could a noble head rest there? All his earthly ties are broken: He has asked but one parting token, Join me in that beautiful realm above where all is peace, and joy and love Where commrades union cannot be broken For it is linked with love unspoken. Leave him with his master, He bade him come to his abode: --- He was tired of the cares of this mortal strife, Tired of the military, drum and fife, And willingly exchanged them For a crown of immortal life. Mrs. Annie Robinson, Matron Good Samaritan Mrs. Robinson is a sister of Mr. Walter Holmes at the State House. Old World News-London, England. (From our own correspondent.) The Princess Christian Mission Hospital at Sierra Leone, West Africa, has been accidentally burned to the ground. There was no loss of life, the inpatients being safely removed. The damage is estimated at over $10,000 The mayor has opened a relief fund. --- Mr. Elmer Spyglass, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, who has been singing in the principal cities of Europe during the past two years, paid London a visit a few days ago enroute to Holland where he is engaged to sing during the spring The wretched weather prevailing over here for the past two months has caused a great deal of sickness. News has just come of the illness of Madam Hackley, our well known singer who has been in Europe for some months. Mrs. Hackley during her stay here has sung for some of the most exclusive clubs and societies in England. She has also taught for some weeks at Taymbee Hall. Just before her illness Mrs. Hackley had been engaged to sing in the "Messiah." At present she is under the care of Doctors MacDonald and Maxwell, two of England's most noted specialists and they have advised her to return to America as soon as she is well enough to stand the trip. News has just come from Berlin telling of the death of Miss Ella Thomas, young colored girl who had been studying music in Berlin for the past four years. Miss Thomas had been wonderfully successful in Berlin and was to have finished in June of this year. Her father, Mr James C. Thomas, the prominent New York undertaker, came to Berlin sometime ago, as soon as he had learned of his daughter's illness. Everything possible was done to save her life and an effort was made to take Miss Thomas back home but she died at sea the third day out from Genoa, Italy. . . . The latest statistics of London show analarming state of affairs. During the past year I2281 persons were tried for serious offenses. Of these I0,379 were convicted, I,886 acquitted and 33 sent to criminal lunatic asylums. Of those convicted 7086 had previous convictions recorded against them-a higher proportion than in any of the fourteen previous years. Curious side-lights upon modern life are thrown by the statements in the report; (1) That 24 children were sent to reformatory schools for robbing penny-in-slot-meters; (2) That while the Royal Commission on the Metropolitan police was sitting, fewer people were arrested for offenses against public order, because the police were "in a condition of uncertainty as to the extent of their duties." Of 493 persons received in to inebriate reformatories 428 were women. In the report very little change is to be noted in the nature of the sentences imposed by the superior criminal courts. A slight increase is recorded in the proportion of sentences of penal servitude, and a correspondping falling off in sentences of imprisonment. There were was a marked rise in the proportion of offenders released under recognisances. Of the 10,379 persons convicted at quarter sessions 7096 had been convicted before. Courts of summary jurisdiction dealt with 734,356 cases, and in 597,022 convictions were obtained, while 129,057 persons were discharged, and 3,273 sent to industrial schools During the year 5I applications for extradition were received from foreign governments, including 8 from France and 22 from Germauy. In 30 cases the accused person was extradited. The applications by the English government numbered 15, of which four were addressed to France and five to the United States. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. FREE 3 Years to pay--1 $1 A V 30 Days' s to pay--No money $1 A WEEK Days' Free 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME The Kenmore Piano is not an unk reputation, known throughout the Uni ties. It is well worth $300.00, and pian that do not compare in high quality Only $145 We wish every man and woman to and so sure are we that it is ever so you ever saw, that we will gladly send let you give a full 30 days' impartial the best piano value in the world, you see fit, with the exception that it must Why Not O Tod Come down to our store, give us you want the piano sent, and we'll will without a cent down. STARCK PIANOS, R $750, Greatly Re Cut Out This $10 Free Cr The Piano is not an unknown make, but a piece in throughout the United States as a piano worth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily for spare in high quality with this famous pianist. 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. by man and woman to know more about this we that it is ever so much better than any at we will gladly send one to your home from all 30 days' impartial trial, and if you are s value in the world, you can then arrange to p exception that it must be paid for inside of Not Order Today? to our store, give us your name and address no sent, and we'll willingly send it to you own. PIANOS, Regular Price Greatly Reduced This V Out This Ten Dolla Free Credit Due 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 Towards purchase of one STARCK PIANO at at 624 East Adams street, Springfield, Illinois Pianos shipped to any part of the United States on Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. first Payment purchase of one STARCK PIANO at St Adams street, Springfield, Illinois al to any part of the United States on Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. 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. Mar. 26, '09. Race Adjustment By Professor Kelley Miller One of the greatest Books by a colored man on the market The Price is $2.13, but in order to raise our circulation we offer you this book and The Forum for one year for $2.25, you getting the Forum for only 12 cents for one year. This Offer is good until May 18. 1909. A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial No money down VEEK Free Trial nown make, but a piano of nationalized States as a piano of sterling quali- oses are sold daily for more money with this famous piano of quality. For this Brand New UPRIGHT PIANO know more about this famous piano, much better than any $300.00 piano one to your home free of charge and trial, and if you are satisfied that it is then arrange to pay for it as you be paid for inside of three years. Order One Day? your name and address, tell us where lingly send it to your home 30 days, regular Prices $350 to reduced This Week Ten Dollars edit Due Bill a y m e n t MARCK PIANO at this sale Springfield, Illinois United States on these Liberal FREE Catalogues. Society and Local A most excellent program was rendered by the Union Baptist Sunday school, Easter. The people will be glad to learn that Rev. Ivory who has been sick, has recovered. On to the K. of P. order, it leads. And also, now, since the lodges have united there are many K. of P.'s who hold their memberships in other lodges who will come in. The Forum has become a potent factor in advertising now. There is no disputing that. If you want it known put it in The Forum. Bishop Shafter cf the A. M. E. church, will be in the city Sunday and will preach at St. Paul A.M. E. church in the morning. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Coleman of New Berlin, were guests last week of E. T. Gorum and wife of South Grand ave. Earl Simpson of Havana, has been in the city for several days. Mrs. A. M. Williams visited friends in Peoria and returned the first part of last week. The services at the Lutheran church were as usual of a high order, impressive, instructive and inspiring last Sunday. Prof. and Mrs. Richard Cole of St. Louis, Mo.. were the guests of Mr. Ed Lee and wife, last Saturday and Sunday. The Negro Business League will render a program at Union Baptist church, Sunday, April 25 at 4 o'clock. Little Marie Tucker is ill with the measles. Women's Club Notes The Home Culture Section met on Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Lenora Reed, on N. 13th street, Mrs. C H. Morgan presiding. Owing to the inclement weather, the attendance was not very large. A very interesting program was rendered. This section will have a brick social about the second or third week in May. The Mothers' Section will meet at the residence of Mrs Ollie Price 2309 E. Kansas, April 19. All members are requested to be present so that arrangements can be completed for the entertainment to be given April 22, at Arion Hall. The girls meeting on Sunday, April 11. was largely attended at New Hope Baptist church and a good program rendered. The timely talks by Rev. Tate of La Grange, Mo., and Mesdames Poston, Hunter, Ivory and others proved very helpful to the young workers. Mrs. Julia Duncan su peri ded the meeting on this date, much to the satisfaction of all present. A vote of thanks was tendered the officers and members of said church for the use of same. Every citizen should get a ticket for the benefit entertainment to be given at Arion Hall April 22d. Remember the entertainment at Arion Hall, 22d inst., for Old Folks' Home. Attend. Old J. K. Vardaman did get what he was after—the money. "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. 1 "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 Old Folks' 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. Zion Baptist. It was Easter with us at Zion last Sunday. Our services were good and well attended throughout the day. Rev. Williams preached, subject; "Resurrection of Christ." He spoke of the affectionate visit of the three good women to the sepulcher of Jesus. Also how the men had lost all hopes and gone to some house and had shut themselves in. At the evening service pastor, Williams preached another affectionate sermon to good large congregation. On Sunday the 18th we have baptizing at 1 p. m., at 4:30 p. m. the Union Baptist will also have baptizing at the Zion Baptist chnrch. We rejoice in the fact that our church is revived and is increasing finacially and numerically. We take this opportunity to say to those who are to take part on our program of the Ministerial Entertainment Thursday evening April 22, owing to the fact that Mallory Brothers have a play on for the 22nd at the hall we have made a change in the date for Tuesday evening, April 20, so we hope that all of those that were ta take part on the program will accept of the change and be present on the above date and oblige. PROGRAM 1. Song by the Zion Baptist choir: 2. Invocation, Rev. D. J. Tate, New Hope. 3. Song by the Union Baptist Juvenile class. 4. The Negro in Co-operation, Major G. W. Ford. of Camp Butler. 5. Instrumental Solo, by Mrs. Nanie Roberson. 6. The Negro minister, his place as a potent factor in the race Att'y. A. M. Williams. 7. An instrumental Solo, Mrs. Nettie Gadie. 8. A paper on Ministerial Union Rev. J. M, Smalley of Grace M. E. church. 9. How shall the Negro business man and his business enterprises be made a success? Mr. H. Sallie. 10. An instrumental Solo by the Nelson sisters. All the pastors and ministers of the city are requested to be present and have something to say on the program. A. W. Williams, Manager. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. ```markdown ``` WE WANT SUBSCRIBERS Five Hundred New Subscribers Must Be Had by July 31st, 1909. We want new Subscribers and must have them, and will, therefore, make the following liberal offer for the next 30 days. The Forum will be sent one year, beginning from date of payment for One Dollar to any person, the Forum and the New York Age will be sent 1 year for $1.75, or the Forum and the Colored American Magazine will be sent for $1.50. The Forum and The Freeman will be sent for $1.50. Old subscribers who pay up all back dues may share in this luxurious offer also. Don't put it off. This will only hold good for 30 days from the first publication of this offer. The Forum, 305 S. 6th St. 5221 E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 & Brown's restaurant ington St. in new quarters. of the best in city quarters, we extend a spe- tation to the public. UR MOTTO: the best meal; the bestserv- e best and most courteous to patrons. specialty. Short orders served $3 00. Out of city trade solicited. serve for banquets and socials on request. BROWN, Proprietresses. 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. To give the best meal; the bestservices 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. For further information write The 1 Springfield, Neal & E. Resta 728 E. Washington Now one of the To our new quarter cial invitation OUR M 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 MRS. RUCKER PASSES AWAY. Mrs. Caroline Rucker, who died here last week, on Wednesday, April 7, 1909, was born in Clay county, Missouri, February 1, 1842, and lived 66 years, 9 months and 23 days. A brief history of her life shows that she was a remarkable woman, ambitious, buoyant and aspiring. She was a slave, but won her freedom prior to the issuance of the general emancipation decree by the enlistment of her husband into the Union army. She was married to her first husband, McDaniels, about 1858, and was therefore only 16 years old. From the union was born two children, Dr. G. H. McDaniels, well known and admired by all who appreciate ability, courage and manhood, and J. W. McDaniels, of Kansas City, both of whom survive J.B.OSBY REAL ESTATE 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. Illinois. her. Her first husband died in the army, and she was married again to a man named Rucker in 1866, one year after the war had closed. Mr. Rucker died about 1870, and Mrs. Rucker had since lived a widow, bearing the Rucker name. She was converted and baptized over forty years ago and had kept the faith and lived a consistent Christian lady. She was admired by all who knew her and was progressive and had high ideals and noble longings; transcendant she was in thought. She had striven assiduously to educate her children and her labors along that line were not in vain. She was always active, pleasant and striving to aid others. The many friends here offer a word of condolence to those who survive. The remains were taken to Hannibal, Mo., last Saturday, where interment was made. May she rest in peace.