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THE FORUM VOL. 6, NO. 8. SPR SYNOPSIS OF ADDRESS OF N. V. LINDSAY. Before the Colored Y. M. C. A., April 25, 1909. About three years ago it was my good fortune to walk the streets of Charleston, S. C. Charleston is a queenly grey city in an old gold cloak. It is a place of memories. The cricket and the mocking bird are more at home there than the street car. I visited the old slave market, whose stalls are now used by the butcher, the baker, the fruiter, the fish seller, the flower merchant. The long stalls of crumbling brick have driven in them, high overhead, the spikes that were once the roots of chains. By the strength of the black manhood once bought and sold here, the pride of Charleston, the chivalry and poetry had leisure to come to perfection. Today, thanks to Abraham Lincoln, you have a chance to bring yourselves to perfection. I have but two messages today. One is: I wish you well. I give you God speed. No one can do much for the negro but the negro now. The abolitionists are dead. My second message is: Build up a separate life. You must be a peculiar people, serving your God in a special way. The color line must be kept drawn. A responsible colored society must be built up in your own fashion, based deeply on religion. Thank God, your churches are strong, and your ministry is powerful. That is the foundation. But all your devotion must be united in some single religious meeting place such as the colored Y. M. C. A. About three months ago I took some pains to ask some questions of your leading citizens on the local situation. One man told me the plain truth, that you felt you could not trust the white man any more. He seemed almost dazed at the thought that you must walk alone. But that walking alone is characteristic of any people that advances. Dedicate a certain portion of every day to reading your Bibles. I would commend to your special attention those passages in the Old Testament where the Jews are commanded to keep themselves a peculiar people under the kingship of God. I would commend more earnestly to your attention the mysteries and glories of the Sermon on the Mount. There are certain regions of the city preempted by the colored people. Consider them your special charge. Don't talk so much about Booker Washington, but study him. It is one of the ways of human nature to make a saint of a great leader, since that is easy, and to refuse to take his advice, because the advice is hard. But let it not be so among you. Watch out for your talented boys and get them together. They ought to be taught in this Y. M. C. A. and in their homes that it is their business to labor for their race, without hope of reward, with the consecration of prophets and martyrs. This Y. M. C. A. ought to help to keep your boys clean of heart and studious. Let your young men make it a part of their religion to be faithful to their sweethearts as much as husbands are clean in the soul be- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." fore their wives, for you have a special treasure to guard—the future of your race. This is easy advice to give, but it is the purpose of the Y. M. C. A. to carry out just these, as first things, in the name of Christ to help you to guard your neighbor against passion and dissipation and drink, to guard the boy during the critical period of his life. K. of P. Annual Sermon Tomorrow The annual sermon of the K. of P's of the Springfield district, will be held tomorrow at Union Baptist church at 3 p.m. sharp. Don't fail to be on time as the sermon is to be on time. All members of the order and visiting K Ps in the city, are invited to take part and every one will please meet at the hall tomorrow at 1.30 o'clock sharp. Bring badges and white gloves. This will be the largest and most imposing turnout yet given. All members failing to turnout will be fined, unless a reasonable excuse is given: The march will be led by the Uniform Rank and all U R. members will come in uniforms. The line of march: From hall, north on 8th street to Mason thence east to the church. R. Bean, C. C. C. C. Rose, K. of R S. Mr J. B. Osby has returned from Chicago where went last week on real estate business. While there he was received by Mr. Jesse Binga, the banker, who extended all the courtesies and showed Mr. Osby over the city round about. Mr. Osby speaks in highest terms of Mr. Binga's bank and of him as a business man. Mr. Osby is also a successful real estate man. The handsome sum of $40 was netted to the Old Folks Home from the show put on at Arion Hall on the 22. Needs of Springfield. Springfield needs a Negro dentist. We have a population large enough to support two or three and therefore urge some capable energetic young man to migrate here. We need badly, a drug store, we need a meat market, which is soon to be, we need one or two more restaurants, a gentleman's and ladies' furnishing store. The Forum wants 500 more readers give us your names. The Uniform Rank Company K. of P's purpose to render one of the finest literary and musical entertainments ever before witnessed here on Tuesday evening, May 18, at Masonic hall. Watch for program and participants in our next issue. Mesdames W. S. Conway and Ida Standford of Peoria were in the city Sunday, the guests of Mrs. Hardin Long. Hear Dr. Wakefield Masonic Hall, Tomorrow 2 Pm On: "China." MEN ONLY FREE. Otis B. Duncan Of Springfield Elected Major of Second Battalion of Eighth Infantry, I. N. G. On last Saturday evening the reporters were kept quite busy looking into the matter of the blue coats from Springfield. At first we thought there was another outbreak in Springfield, but on careful investigation we found that the following gentlemen only came to elect Maj. O. B. Duncan to his old position, which they did: Capt. W. D. Hodge, Lieut. J. L. Morgan, Lieut. R C. Ross, Lieut. T. R. Thompson, and Lieut. and Adj. C. L. Hinton, all of Springfield, who were the guests of Capt Fry of the Keystone Hotel. Capt. R. A. Byrd of Quincy was present and made an able speech. On Monday evening at the meeting, which lasted about an hour and a half, the officers of the Eighth Infantry, with Col. Johnson in the chair. Maj. Duncan, by motion of Capt. Fieldian, was elected by acclamation. Dr. W. T. Jefferson gave a timely talk on the use of the sight on the rifle and many other useful things, which seemed to be approved by the entire official staff. They left the hall with the one object in their hearts of going into camp, which will be held in Springfield some time in June. Chicago Defender. [Major Duncan is quite popular here and his friends are elated over his re-election.] Every lodge or organization should run their meeting nights and place in the Forum. We will make a cut rate for the next 60 days of $250 per year. Here is an example: The K. of P. meets the second and fourth Monday nights at the Masonic Hall on N. 8th St. Richard Bean, C C. C. C. Rose, K. of R. S. Rally and quarterly meeting at Grace M. E. church next Sunday May 2d. Dr. R. E. Gillum, Dist. Supt. of the St. Louis District will be present and will preach as he always does, very interesting sermons. Preaching at 11, 3 and 7.30 o'clock. All are invited to attend. 15C A MONTH First Meeting Of the Y. M. C. A. At the first meeting of the Y. M. C. A. call at the Masonic hall last Sunday, a goodly number of really representative colored men were out on time. The meeting was called to order and Rev. Chas. Houston, offered a very intelligent prayer after which the object was stated by E L. Rogers. Tomorrow at 2 p.m., hear Dr. Wakefield. CITY TO IMPROVE. The "move on" orders are good ones and we are glad to see the beginning of a "new era" The ordinance against "street walking," is very timely and we hope the law will be enforced vigorously. A Shoe Store. Early in this month a colored people's shoe store is to be opened at 1701 E. Capitol Ave. and it is up to us to make it a decided success. The Business League's program rendered at Union church was a success. Mrs. Mary Willis of S. Pasfield street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Barbara Rhodes was hostess to the Don't Worry Club last Wednesday. Master Harvey Bloodworth is improving slowly. Mrs. Eva Stewart entertained the W. W. club of Pleasant Grove church last Monday evening. Rev. Bloodworth will preach a special sermon to the children Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Della Grady is somewhat indisposed this week. Mrs. Barksdale, our reporter, is now residing at 825 S. 15th St. The choir of Pleasant Grove church, with Miss Grace Nelson is one of the best in the city. Attorney Royall was in Indianapolis Sunday, visiting his wife. Richard Douglas was in the city this week from Chicago. His many friends were glad to see him. Wakefield Tomorrow 2 Pm "China" THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 & Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. B. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gemann The Printer 1051 8e. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 1 1909. This will be known as the year we triad to elect a United States Senator by popular vote and by representatives in the legislature and failed. If we can produce a real tin pan hat for women, let's do it for the sake of economy. They will wear them if they are in style. Mr. Lindsay is right: Every succeeding generation is supposed to be an improvement over its predecessor, and to do so the characters of the boys must be clean, purified and refined—but you cannot expect them to be so unless there is care taken and training given. The Y. M. C A. was instituted for this very purpose. We shall be pleased to have all young men attend these lectures. We are to cover every important topic. By the time the summer shall have passed and the autumn leaves begin to fall, and the chilly zephyrs from the western hills steal through the boughs of the trees, let us have secured, an elegant room for a Y. M. C. A. Reading Circle where the young boys and men may go and read the best books and papers and magazines and listen to rich lectures whose resounding echoes shall be a balm in Gilead to coming generations. A Negro broker in New York has his office in the center of the Wall Street district, and has issued the second number of a commercial magazine known as the "Wall Street Guide." It is said that the Negro speculators have had small show in these quarters heretofore, consequently this venture is attracting attention from every quarter of the globe.—Nashville Clarion. Young man get a move on you, get off the street corners, get a job and go to work, try to be somebody. Don't wait for something to turn up, but go and turn something up. And when you shall have done this, you will have solved your own individual problem. Practice that economy which will increase your bank account. Indulge in that kind of industry that will make yourself a necessity in the community in which you live, and get that kind of education and training that will make yourself resourceful. --- unassuming, broad hearted and respectable and the individual race problem is solved.—Mobile, (Ala.) Weekly Press. MUST RAISE THEIR OWN STAN DARD. The young colored man and woman must raise their own moral and intellectual standards and there is only a right course to pursue. You need not expect other people to raise you, it can not be done. There is a saying, verily so, that no one else can save your soul but yourself. You repent and accept Christ to be saved, according to the christian theory of eternal salvation. Young men cannot hope to raise thir moral and intellectual standards by spending all their spare hours loitering around saloons and pool houses while profane language and vile epithets predominate. Young men, it is up to us to spend our time searching after the hidden treasures of fame, wisdom and knowledge. These are not hidden in saloons, pool rooms and barber shops. Respectable barbershops do not even allow loafing and profane language used about the place. The shop is for people who want work done. Pool rooms conducted decently do but little harm, but your children have no business there. How are we to meet the demands of the future if we do not study, read and think. Every great question must be successfully met by us not by our white friends. Every charge made by Vardaman must be rebutted and surrebutted by us How? By our piety, good citizenship, manhood integrity and the chastity of our women, and also through the press. Every colored man who makes good, every chaste colored woman, every undefiled business or professional colored person, helps to make Vardaman out a nacious liar and rank impostor But here in Springfield, and not in heaven, as Gov. Hanly said, we need brave soldiers who will never sheath their swords and never break ranks, but fight on and on for the right. Be not deceived; right shall triumph. Gov. Hadly well said: We may lose battles but the war we shall not lose. Let us identify ourselves with the Y. M. C. A., the Sunday School, the church, and all organizations worthy of attention. Another thing, our preachers must take the progressive course and win people by their logic and by their explicit reasoning. That is what Paul did. You must stop this sensational sentimentalism. Our clergy must also be moral men, intellectual men, progressive men and broad—allow all creeds and denominations certain inalienable rights—you are all claiming and accepting Christ The Chicago and Alton and the Illinois Central railways, and others, go to Chicago. How absurd it would be for the Chicago and Alton to claim that it is the only way to euter Chicago. If I were asked what is the greatest detriment to the Negro race my answer is, an uneducated, immoral, irresponsible clergy especially for thirty five years. To the everlasting credit to our clergy, in the last decade, there is a great change. There is no alternative, we have got to put down this serpent, this moral leper and get right. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. Imperial 5 Hats PETER MY 529 H TUCKER, Proprietor You won't IMPE You we as swagg Impe at any o we haw agency f We be $3 Hat n we secu agency think so new spri ready. 6 Hats R MYERS 529 North You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL 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. 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. MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL 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. 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. PETER MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 Capital I Does Good Work, Quick Wor We solicit your patronage, and to all Our Don't forget we patronize the F 723 E. Wash al Laun Quick Work and Pre manage, and make coun to all Our Motto onize the Forum for y Washington Real Laundry. Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. gge, 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. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond 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's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. Price 15c. --- --- New Telephone. 1478. OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 month 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. WANTED-Nice looking colored girls, ages 16 years to 22 years, to work at Green & Lewis. Hairdressers. 615 E. Capitol Ave. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM 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. Clark-Thempson & Tucker Have just received a large supply of New Millinery from Chicago—the latest styles and latest patterns Grand Opening SATURDAY and MONDAY Come and see our Goods Clark-Thompson & Tucker 1207 E. Washington St., SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS FOR SALE CHEAP-One upright Schiller Piano, Mahogany case, good as new, sells for $350. Will sell same for $125. Call at Forum Office Old Phone 998 305j S. 6th Street "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. AGENTS Can make from $5.00. It is The Best Seller we Upon the A New Book Has M "THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY THE UNITED By Giles B. Jackson and D. W. This book is a novelty. It can never before published. It tak ligious, ethological, domestic, in- ments of the Negro. One of its origin of the Negro; why he is b Although it contains over 40 tions, the price has been placed w board back; $1.50, cloth bound, arrangements will be made w throughout the country. For ter- North Second street, Richmond, this book from the home office c $2.50, to R. T. Hill, Treasurer, 60 Va. Postage, 13 cents extra. The Colored A FOR A CO 1. A Personal Review of Roosevelt By 2. The Liberian Crisis 3. The Heart of the Race Problem 4. Affairs at Washington By Au 5. the Sky Pilots of Our Colored T 6. Abraham Lincoln FRED. R. MO AGENTS WANTED Se from $5.00 to $25.00. Best Seller that Has ever Upon the Market. Book Has Made Its Appeal. TRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO THE UNITED STATES." Jackson and D. Webster Davis, of Ri is a novelty. It contains matter conco- published. It takes up the industri- cal, domestic, inventive, and busi- Negro. 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Although it contains over 400 pages, with about 100 illustrations, the price has been placed within the reach of all, at $1.00 for board back; $1.50, cloth bound, and $2.50, half morocco. Liberal arrangements will be made with agents; 10,000 are wanted throughout the country. For terms, write to Giles B. Jackson, 602 North Second street, Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to secure this book from the home office can send the price, $1.00, $1.50 or $2.50, to R. T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 North Second street, Richmond, Va. Postage, 13 cents extra. FRED. R. MOORE, Publisher 7 and 8 Chatham Square TS THE COPY $1.00 P FOR SALE AT 815 and 728 E. Waseington St. E. L. ROGERS, General A 815 and 728 E. E. L. ROO FOR SALE AT 815 and 728 E. Waseington St. E. L. ROGERS, General Agent 10 CENTS THE COPY 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. VISIT H. Sallies Restaurant Regular Meals and Short Orders. Home Style Cooking. Lunch Counter Service. Hot Biscuits, Pies and Good Coffee a Specialty. 726 E. Washington ANNUAL SERMON The annual sermon of Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1824 G. U. O. of O. F., will be preached at the Union church by the pastor, Rev. Ivory, Sunday, May 9, at 3 p. m. The public is cordially invited. Committee: J. W. Thomas, chairman; Charles Nolan, Thomas Wright, G. W. Martin. Master of ceremonies, G. H. Rollins, N. G., J. C. Douglas, P.S. ROR RENT—a beautisul six room house in congenial community. Apply to E. L. Rogers or A. M. Williams, 1024 E. Washington St. WANTED 20 to $25.00 per day that Has ever Been the Market. 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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 price ranges from $15 to $25, bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller pedals, parts, repairs and 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. 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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 it. 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. 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. 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. 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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 TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY without allow- s from satis- pen pumped to more than being given fabric on the pair, but for factory price to applied same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on the 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 at 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, y tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We when you want a bicycle you will give your order. ence this remarkable tire offer. Buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of born Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which cies 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. Invest some money in Railroad Stock Company First time Opportunity so Opened to Colored People Preferred Stock Per Share $25.00 at 7 per cent. interest, cumulative The Company is: CHICAGO-NEW YORK ELECTRIC AIR LINE RAILROAD A Solid business—the chance to do business, You may pay $2.50 down and balance $2.50 every month or more if you like and can. 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 CHA3. T. BAUMANN. Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 d to E. St. Louis .50 action System. 11th and continu- 1st., the I. T. S. kets Springfield s, at the low rate .50 The Rapid Way From Springfield to E. St. $1.50 Over The Ill, Traction Sy Beginning Feb. 11th and coming until April 1st., the I sells one way tickets Spring to East St. Louis, at the low of $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 Attend the K. of P. ANNUAL SERMON Union Baptist Chu Union Baptist Church Cor. 12th and Mason Sts. Sunday, May 2, 1909 ay 2,1909 Sunday, May 2, 1909 This will be the most imposing turn-out that has before witnessed, as the Company of Uniform lead the procession in full dress Uniform Regalia. The services will begin at 3 p.m. sharp. Rev. B. L. IVORY will deliver the Pythian Ser using turn-out that Springfield company of Uniform Rank will Uniform Regalia. p. m. sharp. over the Pythian Sermon. This will be the most imposing turn-out that Springfield has before witnessed, as the Company of Uniform Rank will lead the procession in full dress Uniform Regalia. Rev. B. L. IVORY will deliver the Pythian Sermon. OUR PLACE IS THE BEST 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 NO Dust Dirt Smoke Cinders The Safe Way Dr. Magee, Supervisor. The Rapid Way 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 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. Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, To P . V Illinois Chicago, Ill 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. 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. 2819R3 A. Morris Williams, Williams' Bldg. 11th & Washington Visit the new millinery store at 1207 E. Washington streets, for hats for women only. Colored men, stand for better government. "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. "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 nei, 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, quall, 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. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. 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 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 223½ 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. --- 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 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. 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. John 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 50 Worth of Goods, 2 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) 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 failing 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 ou. 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 25 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. 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. 6:00 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. South. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m *1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. †11:30 p.m. p.m. *local.* North. 5:00 a.m. *6:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. *12:40 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 9:25 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 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. 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: 5.00 Down, 7 month 3.50 Down, 5 month 2.50 Down, 1 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 Twelva' 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. Old World News—London, England. (From our own correspondent.) Liberia is just now coming in for a great deal of attention in European papers owing to the fact that the United States government is sending a commission to investigate conditions in the Negro Republic. The appointment of Mr. Emmett J. Scott of Tuskegee as a member of the commission is a worthy recognition of the fact that the American Negro is well qualified to look in to conditions of and recommend improvements for his own race no matter where they may be. Mr. Scott with others of the commission, will spend some time in European cities previous to his return America. --- Hon. and Mrs. J. P. Green, who have been spending sometime in London will sail on the Cunard liner Campania, for America on May 1. . . Mr. Clarence Cameron White, violinist, makes his first public appearance in England at Chisirick Hall, London, on April 29th. Mr. White is at present studying in London as a private pupil of Zachareintasch, the great Russian violinist. --- "So great are the figures of patients treated in the London hospitals (130,000 inpatients, nearly 2,000,000 out-patients during one year of working) that other feelings are swamped in the realization of the physical degradation and incapacity implied by them." says Mr. Braun in the March number of the Royal Statistical Society's Journal." Deaths from influenza in London last week numbered 107, is compared with 138 the week before, according to the Registra-General's return. Bronchitis death roll from 286 to 169. --- It is interesting to note that one of the European correspondents for the Chicago "Musical Leader" is Mr. Hinton Jones, a young colored man of Cincinnati, Ohio. --- The height of European nations which have great congested cities is, on the average, showing a decline, according to Mr. John Gray, secretary of the Anthropometrical Committee of the British Association. Speaking apropos of the report published yesterday from America that college students there have been found to be taller than their fathers and grandfathers. Mr. Gray said— "The aristocracy, landed gentry, and the cultured professional class are improving in stature but diminishing in numbers. The artisan class is holding its own in height and numbers. The laboring class—the term includes the unskilled millions, the people in the slums, even the vagrants—is perceptibly declining in stature, while it increases more rapidly in numbers than either of the other two. "These conditions apply not only to this county but practically to all Europe," he added. Some interesting facts mentioned by Mr. Gray may be summarized: Marlborough college boys are taller than they were twenty-five years ago. Scotsmen are the tallest men in Europe (average height 5 ft. England (5 ft. 7 in. average), Germany, France and Italy. 8 in.) Then come Scandinavian. Through their conditions of life in the valley of the Nile the physical type of the Egyptian peasantry has not varied in 10,900 years. "Our race," said Mr. Gray, "is naturally tall. Thus a decline in stature for us might reasonably be said to spell a decline also in physical and mental energy. The stature to our manufacturing classes has been reduced far below the average of the country. The shortest people I have measured are those in the great towns of Yorkshire, Lancashire. They have, through new conditions of life, become quite a different type from dwellers in the country." Apr. 9, '09. Pride of Springfield Taberna cle No.12, will run an excursion to Havana on or about June 24th. Further information will be published in another issue of The Forum-Jennie C. Morrison, C.R. John A Johnson beat Bryan out for 1912 "The race is not to the swift," says Bryan, "out to the man who has the issues." East End Notes. Mr. Thomas Nix of 1616 East Mason street is on the sick list. Mrs. Page is convalescing. There are several cases of measles in this end of town, among them is Mrs. Chas. Renfro. Mrs. George Taylor of Matheeny avenue, died last Friday. The Sewing Circle of the St. John A. M. E. church, will give its entertainment on the 17, 18 and 19, of May. These ladies are planning to give us something grand. Mr. Martie Merrell of 1612 E. Mason street, has a smile on his face. its a big boy. Casses A and B of Jt Johu Sunday school is completely or organized and is now known as the Young People's Progressive League. There will be a grand entertainment at St. John A.M.E. church next Monday evening, to which every young person in the city is invited. The officers of the League are as follows: Ben Taylor-president Margurite Slater-vice pres. Leona Watson-asst sec'y Amanda Wells-treasurer. These young people are going to set the pace for the young people of Springfield with the assistance of Mrs Etta Harvey and the East End Man. The Faith, Hope and Charity Society will meet at Mrs. Etta Harvey's 1508 E. Mason street, next Wednesday evening, May 5. All are invited. Miss Ada Bostick is visiting in Chicago. Robert Cansler was at Buffalo Hart last Sunday and while there did some missionary work. He reported to his teacher the great need of a church and Sunday school there. He has decided to take one of the teachers with her class and go there about the second Sunday in May and attempt to organize a Sunday school. If you want to know what is going on in the east end, read The Forum. We are having cement walks laid in front of our church property at St. John.—E. End Man. EE A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial to pay--No money do $1 A WEEK Days' Free Tri money do EEK ree Tri 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME 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. Starck P.A. STARCK PIANO CO. CHICAGO. 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 $10 Free Credit Due Bill One of These Coupons Good as Part First Payment 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. Society and Local A LONG FELT WANT NOW SUPPLIED. Volumes have been written, orators have exhausted their store of language and newspapers have written long editorials, endeavoring to point out a way that would lead to real success for the Negro of this country. It has been said that the Negro has no pride in himself, and that a race without pride can never make real success. This is true; and yet the foundation of pride must always be a knowledge of one's history. When the Negro knows himself, he will be proud of himself, and having had his pride once aroused, success is fully assured. We find no hesitancy in saying that nothing has been done since emancipation that has aroused the Negroes of this country to a sense of their own importance, or injected stronger hope into the hearts of his friends, as the great Negro exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition, that was conceived in the mind of Col. Giles B. Jackson, and carried to a most remarkable and successful termination. Senators, governors, diplomats, representatives and the president himself, were loud in their praise. Col. Jackson, not content with this achievement, believing as he does that thousands upon thousands of our people were unable by reason of the shortness of time and the stringency of the money market, to see this great exhibition, he has decided to put this in permanent form. He has called to his aid the well known D. Webster Davis of literary fame, and together they have written "The Industrial History of the Negro Race of the United States," as gleaned from the great Negro exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition. This book is destined to be of incalculable benefit to the race, placing, as it were, the Negro exhibit into every home by means of numerous cuts and illustrations. The reading matter is not only fascinating and entertaining, but instructive and reliable. The price is merely nominal ($1.00, $1.50 and $2.50), and it seems to us as a matter of race pride that the newspapers of this country should do all in their power to encourage the placing of this book in every Negro home and into the hands of every school boy and girl. It is confidentially expected by the editors that this book will be adopted in the schools of the various States as a text book, and certainly nothing fairer or better could be done to uplift the people. We commend this book most heartily to the reading public and urge that they purchase it in large numbers, for only by this means can the publishers find result for their painstaking and arduous labors of love for the good of the race. It is a complete history of the race from its origin to the present time and deals with every possible phase of the Negro question from every point of view. It shows his remarkable progress along social, economic and industrial lines, his accumulation of property, his business enterprises, his schools and colleges, all backed up by statistics obtained from the most reliable sources. It is absolutely astounding to see what has already been accomplished, and the dullest and most pessimistic soul must receive inspiration from reading this splendid volume. The editors are calling for 10,000 agents to sell this book. Liberal arrangements will be made by writing to Giles B. Jackson or R. T. Hill, 602 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Buy your shoes at the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue. Open Saturday, May 7, J. P. Roberts, proprietor. Repairing neatly done while you wait. Old telephone 3914 Miss Katie Johnson of W. Williams street, has accepted the agency of the A. M. E. Book Concern and will solicit for religious books and periodicals. You should encourage her by taking something on the first call. Miss Hattie B. McTier has Dunbar's complete life works in one volume, illustrated, for only $1.75. This is a work that no intelligent home can afford to be without. The book can also be had at The Forum office. A colored man's furniture store is the latest business venture in this city, located on N. 7th St. Let's make it a success. Y. M. C. A. March. We have yet a few copies the Y. M. C. A. March by that brilliant young composer, Maurice . Thomas. This is one of the prettiest compositions we have heard in recent years if the piano lovers will give it a trial, we are satisfied that it will go big in this city. This music is for sale at this office. Something New Everybody is invited to attend the K of P's. MILITARY Entertainment Tuesday Evening, May 18, 1909 AT Masonic Hall, North Eighth St. Under auspices of S. W. Stark Co Uniform Rank K. of P. Excellent Program Rendered MUSIC BY NIX' ORCHESTRA Refreshments Served by Court of Calanthe Women's Club Notes The Philanthropic Section met Monday afternoon at the L C. Home with a large number in attendance. The chairman, Mrs. Lenora Fisher being sick, Mrs. Lizzie Brooks presided. Much business of importance was transacted. A very interesting praise service was conducted by the chairman for thirty minutes. The granite shower amounted to $2. A special prayer was offered by Sister Clem in behalf of our sick sisters. Mesdames Lenora Fisher and Stella Gray. The Boys' meeting will be held at St. John church. Sunday, May 2, at 4.30 p.m. Addresses by Hon. C S Gibbs and Dr. N B. Ford. Parents, come out and bring your children to these meetings. Mrs. Bettie Watson will superintend this meeting. The members of the original L. C Home Board will expect a good attendance of the citizens, Monday, May 10, at the 11th anniversary and supper which will be served by them on that day. Any donation will be accepted by the committee The club's annual service will probably be delayed until the fourth Sunday in June. Every member of the club is requested to come out Monday to the business meeting and hear the report of the entertainment given at Arion Hall on the 22d. Any person holding tickets please turn them in before this date, May 3. We wish to thank the Union Baptist church for their donation of $3.50, Sunday, April 25, for L. C. Home. Rally at St. John. Tomorrow, all day, there will be a rally at St. John A. M. E. church, 14th and Mason streets, for the purpose of cementing the walks in front of the church, a very creditable and progressive thing. The public is invited to attend. This is commendable and shows real progress. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York manufactures seven Chemical "Wonders," which enable colored people to improve their appearance. These wonders cost 50c each. White women spend millions to beautify themselves. 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Short orders served 2I meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. The revival at the Third Christian church continues with great interest. Elder Hancock is an able speaker and his sermons are inspirations to all his hearers. Mrs. George Hoagland is indisposed at this writing. Miss Edna Stearles entertained the Elete Thimble club at her home, Thursday afternoon. Attend the literary at the Rest Rooms every Tuesday evening. Springfield, 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. 5221/2 E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 Brown's aurant St. in new quarters. the best in city ters, we extend a spe- n to the public. meal; the bestserv- and most courteous trons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. or banquets and socials on request. WN, Proprietresses. A number of our young people are anticipating attending the Track Meet at Springfield, next Friday. Bishop C. T. Shaffer, D. D. will preach at St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday, May 9, at 10:30 A M, and at St. John church, 7:30 p. m. On Monday night he will lecture at St. Paul church, and a joint banquet will be given in his honor. Illinois.