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THE FORUM VOL. $ \varpropto $ NO.11 K. of P's Make Big Success. Literary and Musical Entertainment Something Rare. The literary and musical entertainment put on at Masonic hall last Tuesday evening was a success and proved a credit to the Order. On account of the lateness of the participants and the people, it was impossible to start before a late hour, same not to be acquiesced in. But, with the lone exception of lateness, everything was carried out very creditably Sir Knight C C. Rose acted as master of ceremonies, and introduced the speakers and players and singers with a concise 'puff' in language and style, pleasing. The first rendition by the orchestra was greeted with applause. The next on program was E. L. Rogers, who read Dunbar's "When all is Done," and "Lay me Down Beneaf de Willers in de Gras, and delivered a short eulogy on the immortal poet. A piano duet by Mrs. Nettie Gaddie and Miss Viola Alexander, proved to be a musical treat. Another rare treat was the vocal rendition by Miss Blossom Barton, a young lady destined to become a conspicuous personage and a bright luminary in the constellation of great women. Miss Leota Singleton, another promising primadona, could not sing on account of the absence of her accompanist, Mrs. Drake. D. O. Yates, who recited "The Black Regiment," covered himself with glory—he was dressed in full uniform with sword and scabbard and held the auditors enraptured. Thomas Nix made a signal hit in his new role the violin solo—he was enthusiastically applauded and enceded—piano accompanist was Harry Moore. Dr. N. B Ford, "Why I am a K. of P." capped the climax in a most masterly deliverance which flowed with milk and honey. Eoquent and sublime, with the luxurious flow of elegant English, enriched with rhetorical finishings, the young physician held his hearers spell-bound painting as he did, the Order's principles: the loftiest ideals and the noblest deeds ever done by man to man. H. H. Petitt and wife, with trombone duet were highly commendable and well received. They were enceded. L. H. Green in the recital of Damon and Pythias, again charmed and swayed the auditors while he so dramatically recited this memorable story of the friend ship of Damon and Pythias, which occurred about 55 B. C. in Syracuse, Greece. This concluded a rare literary program, after which refreshments were served by the Court of Calanthe and one of the most pleasing and enjoyable dances for those who desired, was for one hour and twenty minutes indulged in. Law and Order League meets at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Pay for your paper tomorrow. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Bloomington News. The three weeks revival at the Third Christian church, has closed with no conversions but a revival of spirit amongst its members for a new and better determination. Elder Hancock who conducted the revival was the instrument in raising over $100 for lessening the debt that hangs over the church. Cards were out and the one raising the largest amount was awarded a prize. Miss Clara Stevenson won the first prize, Bernice Hoagland, second prize. The members of the A. M. E church are celebrating their 62d anniversary by a jubilee all this week. The church was organized January 19, 1847, sixteen years before the issuing of the proclamation of emancipation by Abraham Lincoln. The church has been in constant use ever since for the purpose dedicated The jubilee consists of religious and literary programs each evening. Sunday evening May 23, will mark the closing of the celebration with a grand march by the children of the church at which time a gold offering of $100 will be made to the trustees of the church by two of the younger children, ages three years The jubilee is under direct supervision of Rev. Jas. Johnson, D. D. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS Whereas. One of our townsmen, namely, Rt. Rev. Edward W. Osborne, D. D. has seen fit extend an opportunity to the colored people of this city to have a manual training school, and, Whereas, We recognize the inability of the Negro youth to find places to serve apprenticeships in this community, therefore, be it. Resolved. That, we, the members of the Negro Business League of Springfield, Illinois, in regular meeting assembled, do here and now by these presents extend to Bishop Osborne our heartfelt thanks for his efforts in our behalf, and be it further. Resolved, That this League hereby pledges its support, both morally and financially as a body to the proposed Springfield Manual Training School, Signed $ \left\{ \begin{array}{l l} \mathrm {E. L. Rogers}, \\ \mathrm {C. S. Gibbs}. \\ \mathrm {J. M. Grady}, \end{array} \right\} $ Com. The above resolutions were passed by the Negro Business League at its last meeting. The collector is scheduled to be in Decatur, Monday, May 24, and Bloomington, Tuesday, May 25. Be prepared to pay as we cannot afford to make the trips for nothing.—Manager. Do not fail to attend the grand oratorical contest at St. Paul A. M. E. church Monday evening, June 11, by five lady contestants, given by the Woman's Club under the auspices of the Stewardess Board. B. Y. P. T. Program. The following program will be rendered at 6.30 p. m. tomorrow at the Union Baptist church. Opening Song by the choir. Invocation—Chaplain. Song by the choir. Scripture reading . Viennie Williams. Instrumental—Willetta Watson Paper—Eva Stewart. Discussion. Voice—Maud Casey. Recitation—Minnie Ramsy. Closing song by the choir. D. O. Yates, Pres. Eva Stewart, Sec'y. ENDORSES MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL. Whereas; We. the colored citizens of Springfield, composed of both sexes, assembled in the Union Baptist church, have listened and witnessed with intense interest to the able and instructive address of Bishop Osborne, along the lines of industrial training, in connection with the purchase of the buildings and grounds of the "Ambidexter Institute," (the same to be known hereafter as) the "Springfield Industrial and Training School," therefore. Resolved, That we heartily concur in what the eminent prelate has said and done and pledge him our unanimous, active, and hearty support, in furthering his laudable undertaking. These resolutions were read by J. J. Bird and were received and adopted at the Union Baptist church, April 25. E. T. C. Club. The E. T. C. Club of St. John church will rally Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The following program will be rendered— Song by the choir. Invocation—Dr. Magee. Song by the choir. Opening address—Prof. Lucus Instrumental solo—Hazel Davis Paper—Mrs. Jones. Vocal solo—Mr. Hamilton. Recitation—Mrs. C. Hamilton. Instrumental solo—Mrs. Aletha Moss. Closing address—Mr. Gibbs. Doxology. Benediction—Rev. Jones. All are cordially invited. Mrs. Gorum, Pres. Mrs. White. Sec'y. The Crescent Club was organized Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Alice Smith, 908 E. Carpenter St. A delightful evening was spent in the art work. The hostess served a fine lunch. The club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Rollins, 1123 E. Adams St. June 2. 15C A MONTH East End Notes. Everything is quiet this week, no sick nor dead. The subject that is most talked of this week is the trip to Cascade, and "how we beat them." The boys who went from this end were: Robt, Cansler, Ruby Mitchell, Oscar Poston, Babe Willis and Ed Miller. The writer does not know the names of all the team but Walker Howard of the south end and Everett Washington of the up town district, need no introduction to The Forum readers. We are always glad to hear of the boys being victorious. Next Sunday they will play at Virden. The fair is going on at St. John church this week. The ladies are sparing no pains to make things pleasant for the visitors. We are looking for some one from some other part of the town to say something.—E. End Man. Mr. and Mrs. Simeon B Osby are the the happy parents of a bright boy, born May 15, 1909. Hear Mr. Hazlett at the Y. M. C. A. meet at Masonic Hall, to morrow at 3 p. m. sharp. Mr. E. C. Hamilton of Indianapolis, Indiana, son-in-law of Mr. J. S. D Lee, is in the city for an indefinite stay. He is Worthy Patron of Waterford Lodge and also secretary of the Knights of Pythias of said city and would be pleased to meet the brethren at 1416 E. Adams St. Mrs. Alma Smith of E. Stuart street, was hostess to the Ladies' Thimble Club on Friday, the 21. Mrs. H. D. Cottman has been selected as their embroidery teacher. Mrs. Hailie Williams, wife of Rev. N. W. Williams, is seriously ill at her home in Richmond, Indiana. Her mother has been called to her bedside. Mrs. Sarah Lewis has return to the city after a visit in Tennessee and Florida. Mrs. Arminta Davis-Ryder, of Chicago, is in the city, having been called here to attend the bedside of her sister, Miss Retia Davis. For Sale Home, city property or farms. Don't pay rent. Come and see us, let us sell your property, rent your houses and collect your bills. Here are a few of our bargains— One 5 room house $1,000 One 4 room house $1,300 One 8 room house $1,400 One 7 room house at less than cost of house. Make your own terms, we mean business. We will sell you a home and convince you that it is cheaper to buy than it is to pay rent. Just drop in and let us explain. Chas. S. Gibbs & Co., Society and Local A Fine Musicale May 25th. The young ladies amateur club will give their initial musicale interspersed with recitations and songs on Tuesday evening, May 25th at St. Paul church. We hope the public will kindy en courage these young misses with their presence for the aid of the above church. We are informed it will be a rare treat. Those taking part: Instrumental Helen Clem Voice Leota Singleton Violin solo Allene White Voice Bossom Barton Recitation Leona Watson Vocal solo Margurite Slater Instrumental—Hortense Mosby Quartet 4 young men Recital Cora Taylor. of Ky Duet Ethel and Edith White Instrumental solo—Hazel Davis Voice Clara Blackwell Recitation Mrs Josie Camp Vocal Bennie Chinn Admission 10c Refreshments in the lecture room. In the funeral write-up last week of Mrs. Naylor, we over looked to mention the fact that, on behalf of the Woman's Club, Mrs. D. O. Yates read an excellent set of resolutions. Rev. G. W. Jones preached quite an able sermon last Sunday at St. John. subject "The Christian Runner," text 9 chapter, 24 verse Corinthians; "Run That you may Obtain." The applications and illustrations were highly commendable. Quite an able sermon was preached at the St. Luke Epis copal church last Sunday by Rev. Ferguson. Sunday school tomorrow at 10 a.m. There were excellent services held at Grace M. E church's Epworth League last Sunday. Speakers were: Rev. Smalley, Rev. Woods. A. M. Williams, and E. L. Rogers. Rev. S. C. Manuel, preached one of his characteristic sermons at Union Baptist church last Sunday morning and evening to large audiences. Mrs. A. W. Warrick of S. 16th street, entertained the Pleasant Grove Baptist church choir at her residence last Sunday. They presented their organist with a beautiful gold ring in appreciation of her much valued services. Mrs. Blackwood of E. Cass St. entertained the W. W. Club last Monday evening. Rev. D. J Tate and family of LaGrange, Mo., have arrived in our city and will made this city their future home. He is the pastor of the New Hope Baptist church. Your attention is called to the advertisements in this paper, especially those of Keisacker and Newmans. Make these your purchasing headquarters. Hughes & Woods have opened a furniture store at 1024 East Washington St. Miss Retta Davis is improving. Hear Mr. Hazlett tomorrow at the Masonic Hall. The managers of the U. R. K of P. entertainment desire to extend their thanks to all who took part on the program, as well as those who attended the entertainment. --- Frank W. Neef. DEALER IN Fresh and Salted Meats. Staple and Fancy Groceries Goods Promptly Delivered, Free of Charge New Phone 569 207 N. 11th St. Geo. D. Nokes. Dealer In Milk, Groceries, Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats. S. W. Cor. 18th and Cook Streets. Beil Phone: 3758. Springfield, Ill. Miss Leota Singleton has returned from a visit to Kansas City, Mo. She was accompanied there by her brother, who will remain, having secured a position Rev. Bloodworth's son is yet indisposed. Let Miss Katie Johnson take your order for The Forum or Dunbar's complete works. The Black Merchant's base ball aggregation defeated the Cascades last Sunday. Miss Katherine Johnson, who spent a few days in Kansas City, has returned and is much pleased with her trip. While there she visited the Allen Chapel A. M. E church and speaks in the highest terms of the church and the mode of worship. Mrs Marshall Yates Burris of Peoria, arrived in the city Sunday and will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Yates for awhile. Miss A. L. Duncan is visiting Mr and Mrs. Charles E. Hall of Wasington, D. C. Her trip will be quite extended, covering several eastern cities. The Sewing Circle of St. Paul A. M. E. church will hold special services tomorrow afternoon at the church A very interesting program will be rendered. Dr. Ford will speak. Every one is cordially invited to attend. The hour will be 3 o'clock. The service is for the benefit of the trustee department of the church A public reception was tendered the converts of St. Paul church Tuesday evening. A very creditab'e program was rendered several of the younger children acquitting their parts well. The solo by little Mamie Donagan was commendable, also the recitation by Master Marcus Mann. The other participants did well; Refreshments were served in the lecture room. No admission was charged. Rev. Price delivered the welcome address and Mr. Fred Williams in behalf of the converts, responded in a very pleasing manner. Much credit is due those who were the promoters of the affair. The annual sermon of the Good Samaritans will be held at Grace M. E. church, Sunday, May 23, at 230 p. m. There will be a pound party for the pastor of Grace M E. church, Tuesday evening of next week. Everybody come and bring a pound. Misses Lelah and Cora Blanton of Decatur, were attendants at the Willis-Moore wedding this week. --- T Colored Skin made Lighter. 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. Colored people should make themselves attractive as possible. Colored men who use these wonders secure better situations in banks, clubs and business houses. Colored women occupy higher positions socially and commercially, marry better and get along better. (1) Complexion Wonder Creme makes dark skin lighter colored, not with artificial white, but naturally; makes the skin itself lighter colored every time it is applied. Keeps the skin healthy, soft, fine. Makes any colored face more attractive. Improves any colored countenance like magic. (2) Magnetto-metallic comb called "Wonder Comb," can be heated before using and will straighten any hair. Will last a life-time. (3) Pomade called "Wonder Uncurl," uncurls kinks in hair and keeps it straight, lustrous and flexible. Wonder Uncurl heated into the scalp with a "Wonder Comb" will make the kinkiest head of hair olok handsome. (4) "Wonder Hair Grow."—Fertilizers in cornfields make corn-stalks grow, so this fertilizer rubbed into the scalp makes the hair grow longer; strengthens the scalp so it can hold the hair from falling out. It can be heated into the scalp with a "Wonder Comb." (5) "Odor Wonder Powder" instantly destroys perspiration odor. Thousands of men are barred from good salaries because of this unseen horror. Thousands of women are shut off from marriage and social life by this invisible barrier. People cannot detect perspiration odor on themselves. Every living being should use this powder. (6) "Odor Wonder Liquid" is delightful as toilet water; can be used with Odor Wonder Powder or separately. Surrounds the body with fragrance. A great luxury for those who can afford it. (7) This pink variety of Complexion Wonder Creme, No. 2, is called Shell-Pink. Gives lovely pink cheeks to light brown or mulatto colored faces. Light brown complexion with pink cheeks mark great beauty. Information book free. Correspondence free. Please send your address. Agents wanted everywhere. Can start business with $3. CHEMICAL WONDER CO., 2 RECTOR ST., NEW YORK. or M. B. BERGER & CO. (our selling agents), same address. 1 d, & Brown restaurant oved to Mason 117 N. 8th Street new quarters, we ext invitation to the pu Neal & Rest Have Moved to 117 N. To our new quar cial invitation Neal & Brown's Restaurant Have Moved to Masonic Hall. 117 N. 8th Street To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best ices and the best attention to p Regular Meals a specialty in the best meal; the best and most convenient to patrons. Mails a specialty. Short on ticket. $3 00. Out of city trai pared to serve for banquets and so on. & BROWN, Proprietor The East End Shoe Store HAS OPENED E. Capitol A ing SHOES at special be to sell 250 pairs of by June 1st. let the advantage of 10 . ROBERTS, P 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. The East End Shoe Store HAS OPENED 1707 E. Capitol Ave. It is offering SHOES at special prices and hope to sell 250 pairs of Shoes by June 1st. Come and get the advantage of 10% discount J. P. ROBERTS, Prop. 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. 52212 E. Adams St. Beil Tel. 423 Brown's aurant to Masonic Hall, 8th Street ters, we extend a spe- on to the public. meal; the bestserv- tand most courteous atrons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. For banquets and socials on request. WN, Proprietresses. and Shoe Store OPENED Capitol Ave. ES at special prices 1250 pairs of Shoes June 1st. Advantage of 10% discount ERTS, Prop. like these will be some changes Illinois. THE FORUM 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. GOERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. 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. Gemann The Printer 305] 8o. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 22 1909. SPEAKS OF HOPE FOR RACE. The following is an excerpt from an address delivered before the graduating law class and the allumni of Walden University, Nashville. Tennessee, last week, by T. G. Ewing, Jr., cashier of Union Savings Bank, Vicksburg, Mississippi, as upronted in the Nashville Globe: "If the constitutional governments cannot discriminate against its outlying provinces, how can a Republic which is founded in the equality of its citizens exist where its governmental policy is to be adjusted to the complexion of the skin or any other adventitious circumstances? "For my part I have confidence in the sanity and patriotism of the American people. Let no man cherish apprehension for either the destiny of the Negro in America or our political establishment, if President Taft should not appoint a single Negro to a Federal position during his administration, for political preferment is not essential to our citizenship and well being. "Perhaps it would be best for us if he should thus throw us upon our own resources, and divert our attention from the Federal government. For at this stage of our development it is far more essential that we should awaken to a sense of our own powers, independent of governmental assistance, than to have only vanity flattered by a few minor appointments. It would be far better for us to come into our own by dint of merit, than to be coddled by sentiment and political expedients, for history ells us that justice may be impeded but never defeated. "What you do for justice helps it on, and what you do against justice accelerates its progress." "Your attention this evening is invited to the latter clause of this proposition. "We progress despite opposition." "I have no hope of producing on this occasion, any thing new or original; but my only purpose is to recall to your minds that we are living under an universal law as ancient as creation. That this law was ordained by God; that God is no respecter of persons; and that the evolution of the Negro in America is a faithful witness to these facts. "We note in the physical world that resistance produces strength, as in the development of the human body. In the intellectual world, contest produces power-as iron sharpaneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." In the moral and spiritual world, successful warfare with one's passions and the trials of life have produced the good and great men and women of all ages. It can be safely said that progress without despite opposition has characterized the Negro's life in America in a most extroordinary degree. In fact the most casual reader of American history cannot fail to be amazed when he contemplates the Negro's condition now as compared with it when the first cargo of slaves landed here in chains. "When the white man landed on this continent in pursuit of Freedom to worship God he was struck by its latent possibilities and confronted by his need of laborers to develop these resources. The roving Indian could not be yoked to perform this stupendous task so Africa was resorted to for the purpose of furnishing the one thing needful. The Negro was brought here as an immediate necessity and by his in ate qualities has become a permanent necessity. "Notwithstanding the fact that the first blood spilled in the Revolutionary War was that of a Negro, he did not come within the purview of the Constitution as originally adopted. If so the Fugitive Slave Law and the Dred Scott Decision would never have seen the light of day. If Declaration of Independence had been, adoption and promulgation of public opinion, the war of '61 and '65 would never have blighted the Nation's peace and happiness. The adoption and promulgation of the war amendments to the Constitution were belated utterances of the people that "This nation cannot survive half slave and half free." "Every man born under the stars and stripes is entitled to protection to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; to trial by a jury of his peers; to the privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus; to the right to vote when competent to do so; to the privilege of holding office; to testify in courts of justice, to immunity against bill of attainder or expost facto law, to sue and be sued, to religious liberty, and to the ownership of property." Boys and girls stop school when they begin "courting," in order that they may buy candy, gum and fine clothes, etc. Wnen they reach the age of 20, 22, 25, and are old enough to "court," they have not sense enough, and look back and see how foolish they were for qbitting school. They proceed to look for a job. Whereas had they contined in school, jobs would have sought then. They get a paper and see where some one desires a competent, reliable person, they answer the advertisement and the proprietor gives them a trial invariably they do not come up to the standard and are 'fired,' they go on some where else to be tried' If you fail to make something out of yourself, you will not be anything. We hold these truths to be self evident. 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. 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 IMI You w as swagg Impe at any o we hat agency f We be $3 Hat n we secu agency think se new spri ready. R MYERS 529 North You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. 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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 At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, can be found the colored papers, magazines and tracts. Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second. or Lawrence ave nue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventn cars. Camp Lincoln, The permanent cainp 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 Hast Capitol avenue cars at Fifth and Monroe. 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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. e ELS IN EACH TOWN / F< WANTED--A RIDER AGENT?" M, if > ride and exhibit a sample Latest Model “Ranger” bicycle furnished by us. Onr agents everywhere are = ND making money fast. rite Lor fil partic lars and spectal offer at once. cy wm NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. Ve ship IXY to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay /reight, and \ alloy TEN DAYS’ FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and q \ 5 oe it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to YN keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you worl! not be out one cent. i § FACTORY PRICES *Y¢ {u7sh, the hshest grade bieycies it is possible to make | BBN aly FACTOR at one small profit above actual {ictory cost. You save $19 Bh Vaal MES to $25 middlemen’s proiits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guar Ale Wyewe anice behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone fet} HAVE at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory Ty an ne prites and remarkable special offers 19, rider agents, og | FEA iff YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED "5° ss gutta, cualogne ay) H Ki dow prices we can make you this year, We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money ‘ sath than any other. factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost QA BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at AY double 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 jn trade by our Chicago retail stores. ‘These we clear out promovy at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or SLO. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and 4 equipment of all kinds at Aadf the usual retail prices. 5qp 52 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF S@ 80 = om = | SELF-HEALING TIRES fo ininoouce,omr TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tives 1s ge Fee $3.50 per pair, but to introduce ve ae sell youasample pat? for $t,SO\cash with order $4.55). ped ORI . [a fs PROS NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES ( (crisper Ty ie NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the SELF HEALING, Pay 3 alr out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year, \QSSMsMMiiiMMiaiSse’ sai ail a Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. Pea S| DESCRIPTION: Naiieinailsizes. Itistively Ques | a ae and easy riding, verydurableand linedinside with mma . NE ey a special quality of rubber, which never becomes, 1 = horous and which closes up small punctures without allow- | ss Ing their toescape. Ve have hundreds of letters from satis- if j Notice the thick rabber tread fiedcustomers stavis:, iat their tires haveonly been pumped ‘A aud punctuxe stripe “B pone or twice ita 2.0. season, They weigh nomorethan gh Bnd “D,” also rim etrip 2H an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given ff Bee errr tins ant otioe by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the D aako SOFT, ELASHIO aud tread, The regular price of these tires is$8.soper pair,butfor [ff EAasyY RIDING. ” advertising purposes weare making a special factory price to a i the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received. We ship C. 0. D. on | approval, You do tot 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 ORDEK 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 tised or seen at any price. We | know that jou will beso 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. don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of IF YOU NEED TIRES sreigetsorn 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 ail makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual ES? but write us a postal today, DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle DO NOT WAIT or's 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. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, ete. It is a paper of general circula- tion; careful in reading proof; no er- rors shall occur, Published regularly and out on time. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Bluford Watson, deceased. The undersigned, having been ap- pointed 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 ot June, 1909, at which time all per- sons having claims against said es- tate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of havng the same ad- justed. All persons indebted ta said estate are also requested to make im- mediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 22d day of March, 1909. HENRY PETIT, Administrator. A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney. Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Wasbington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a, m. Preaching at 8 p. m. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednes‘ay at 8 p.m, One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 5. Capitol avenue, can be found the col- ored papers, magazines and tracts. Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read. is was rai CARD OF THANKS, Mrs. D. O. Yates desires to thank all who aided her and par- ticipated in the program of the converts, at Union church last week. Special services at Episcopa church Sunday-don’t miss it- Everybody invited 7:30, out by 8:45 org P’ M. House Cleaning and Wall Paper. ing. Carpets cleaned fitted and laid. General Jobbing Done Piano Polishing a Specialty. Old Phon»: 3t2 New Phone: 654 Residence, 1212 So, 14 Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Kstate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERE HAUTE, IND FOR SALE AT ROWN & NEIL'S The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature; in- cluding copies of the Forum. "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 nee, trap or ensnare quail, prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under any circumstances, unless authorized to do so by the State Game Commissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August 1st to November 30th, of each year. You may kill grey, red fox or black squirrels from July 1st to November 15th of each year. You may kill all kinds of snipe and plover from September 1st to May 1st of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September 1st to April 15th of each year. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or othe. water fowl after sundown or before sunrise of each succeeding day. You must not kill wild geese. ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from any steamboat, sailboat, electric or gasoline launch, or from any sinkboat, box or sneakboat, or artificial blind in the open waters of this State. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, pheasants, partridges, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrel for market or commercial purposes. You must not sell, buy or have in possession for the purpose of selling, or transport for the purpose of sale, any wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrels that have been killed in the State of Illinois. You 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. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have extended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no excuse. All hunter's licenses, whether resident or non-resident, expire on the first day of June of each year. You must not use or attempt to use the license of another person, or in any manner make any change in any license for the purpose of tran ferring the same, under the penalty of prosecution for forgery. Owners of farm lands, their children or tenants, may hunt and kill game on their own farms during the open season when it is lawful to kill game, without procuring a hunter's license, but they must not hunt beyond the lines of their own farms without a hunter's license. The State Game Commissioner, his wardens or deputies, may hunt en-nare 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- You must not at any time use a ferret for the purpose of hunting, capturing or killing any game, animals or rabbits. The title to and ownership of all song birds, game birds, and animals protected under the game law is declared to be in the State. JOHN A. WHEELER, State Game Commissioner. SPRINGFIELD, ILLS. June 1, 1908. REISCH BREWER'YCO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Call at Thompson's, 81 East Wash ington st. for colored papers. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor 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. USE HOAGLAND'S OIL OF GLADNESS. Hoagland's Oil of Gladness has proven to be the greatest furniture preserver in the world, owned and controlled exclusively by Negroes. All colored agents should become interested in this enterprise. Have we any colored sympathizers? If so, send $1 and get special terms for 30 days. Send $1.00 and get $3.00 worth of oil, George Hoagland, 903 W. Jefferson St., Bloomington, Ill. You may give news matter or money you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Office Clerk, Bookkeeper MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. 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 W E CREDIT EVERYBO time. We wait on you of employment. Our competitor and prices. We furnish your cheaper than renting Furnishe and own your furniture. Look a John L. Jones FURNITURE CO. 219 N. 6th St. WE CREDIT EVERYBODY. No extra charge for time. We wait on your payment when sick or out of employment. Our competitors cannot touch us in terms and prices. We furnish your home with new Furniture cheaper than renting Furnished Rooms. Buy from Jones and own your furniture. Look at our terms: 100 Worth of Goods, 5.00 Down, 7 month 75 Worth of Goods, 3.50 Down, 5 month 50 Worth of Goods, 2.50 Down, 1 month --- Open till 8 p. m. Open till 8 p. m. Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS: I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. MRS. W. F. WALKER, Sta. I-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 ou. Look for this name Charles Ford Press If your druggist cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle regular size for - - - - $ . 50 Three bottles " " - - - 1. 40 Six - - - - - - - - 2. 50 One bottle, small - - - - 2. 50 We pay postage and express charges to all post in U.S. A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order Mail or shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 153 East Kinzley St. Chicago, Ill. FORDY 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. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS Mrs. AmandaStanton of 409 E. Taylor St., Bloomington. Ill., has lodging rooms for men. Call in the evenings. Call at this office for type-writing, work. $305\frac{1}{2}$ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic ones URE CO. 6th St. BODY. No extra charge for our payment when sick or out ors cannot touch us in terms home with new Furniture ned Rooms. Buy from Jones at our terms: The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk-meets every Thursday. 'Don't Worry Twelve' is composed of the elderly married ladies-meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, ```markdown ``` you can buy a CHARTER OAK RANGE or STOVE made of the best material, by the most skilled workmen, for a reasonable amount It will ALWAYS give satisfaction, and will outlast a half dozen of the "chcap kind." It also effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges. 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. SOLD ON 65 YEARS RECORD STYLES, SIZES AND PRICES TO SUIT ALL CHARTER OAK SOLVES GRANDES 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 Carpets 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. BUT Geo. Smith. Office: (Res. I411 E. Adams St. Springfield, Illinois. Smith & Paper Hangers We are ready to per or Paint t Paper Cleaning Our Several Years' Experience We have hung paper and P tire city—for all class 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. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. 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. 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, will ALWAYS give satisfaction, of the "chcap kind." It also for Oak Stoves and Ranges. pets at 85 cents a yard. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. 18 Adams Street, square, South Side of Street. Springfield, Ill. This is a cut showing one Table. The solidest and best tare ware drawer in each end. Caring dishes from the table. Call Roy Harris Old Telephone. 3599 & Harris s and Panters. Ho Hang that pa- that House. ing a Specialty. ence Assure Satisfaction, Painted houses over this en- sses—give us a trial. 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. J. D. Berliew, Dealer In STAPLE & FANCY GROCE- RIES. Fresh and salt Meats. 1030 East Reynolds St. Springfield, Ill. $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 pattern of the famous patent to be on the market with lined silver be extended to 8 feet without movers and see it. Public stenography. in 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $ g Room and Bed Room. First class Cheaper than renting furnished roo own your own furniture. We furni plete. Cash or payments. It will pay never buy. PER WEEK EAST ADA famous patent top t with lined silver- 3 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 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 COLORED WOMAN'S MAGAZINE. 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 woman, 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. --- --- te for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Room. First class Furniture at nting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 niture. We furnish homes, flats ments. It will pay you to see our WEEK $1 ADAMS Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: 9 to 12 M. Room No. I 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs. 7 to 9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General sur- gery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. 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. 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. SOMETHING DOING We have certainly started something and as always we are prepared to do just as we advertise. WHATIS IT ALL ABOUT? One of the largest and best known potteries in the world has given up making Vases to give their attention to making a specialty of Jardineres. So we have taken advantage and bought one hundred Vases which formerly sold at $3, $3.50, $4, $4.50 and $5, which we are going to give the first comers for 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. NOTICE. The Collector will be in Decatur Monday and in Bloomington on Tuesday next. Please be ready to pay on those days. Mgr- For further information write 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 Rev. Smalley Speaks Last Sunday before the colored Y. M. C. A., Rev. J. M, Smalley, pastor of the Grace M. E. church, delivered a very timely address, subject "An Ideal Life" The audience was not large but very appreciative and listened attentively to the very able subject of Rev. Smalley whose admonition and advice will serve as a rich heritage for a long time. Tomorrow at 3 o'clock, Mr. Hazlett of the Y. M. C. A. will make a speech to men only. The public is invited. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Abner and Arthur Naylor desire to express their gratitude and appreciation to the many friends who tendered so much kindness and sympathy during the sad hours of their bereavement. HAVE MOVED Mesdames Neal & Brown have moved their restaurant from 8th and Washington streets, to the Masonic Hall building where a much better place is found. They respectfully invite all their old customers, as well as the public, to call. Wait for the Big Tennessee Minstrel Which is to appear at Masonic Hall, Tuesday evening, May 25, with a fine cast. Fun will run high. It is something new and amusing. If you desire to enjoy something rich, rare and racy, come. The staging will be done by R. Nelson. Admission 25c and 35c respectively. Remember the place and date; Masonic Hall on N. 8th street, Tuesday, May 25. 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 remarable 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. 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. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. 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. See E L Rogers, Solicitor, for Application and Information OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered G A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. 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. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. We do the fines' French Chene Ladies' and Men's Garment Shrin MILLIE New Dyer And Dry Clean Practical Dyer 25 Years Majestic Theatre Old Telephone 1866 417 So. I Goods Sent by Express W Fine Dry Cleaning on La We Do Nothing bu PAULLAWRE Complete Life W For sale by E. L. Lines' French Chemical Dry Cleaner and Men's Garments Dyed and Clean Shrinkage. MILLER'S New Dye House and Dry Cleaning Work Local Dyer & Dry 25 Years Experience Majestic Theatre, Springfield June 1866 417 So, Fifth St. New T oods Sent by Express Will Receive Prompt Atten ry Cleaning on Ladies' and Men's We Do Nothing but High Grade W LAWRENCEDUN Complete Life Work for Only Sale by E. L. ROGERS, We do the fines' French Chemical Dry Cleaning in the City Ladies' and Men's Garments Dyed and Cleaned With No Shrinkage. Old Telephone 1866 417 So. Fifth St. New Telephone, 1513 Goods Sent by Express Will Receive Prompt Attention. Fine Dry Cleaning on Ladies' and Men's Garments. We Do Nothing but High Grade Work. PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent Should be in every intelligent h the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous no Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, of his greatuess shall become know e in every intelligent h the land. Should be in every intelligent home over the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known 50 Agents wanted 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 Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited ical Dry Cleaning in the City Dyed and Cleaned With No kage. ER'S e House Cleaning Works & Dry Cleaner Experience , Springfield III. Fifth St. New Telephone, 1513 I Receive Prompt Attention. Dies' and Men's Garments. High Grade Work. NCEDUNBAR'S rk for Only $1.75 ROGERS, Agent telligent home over and so humurous nor pathetic than es shall roll on, the glory will become known Dr. Magee, Supervisor. CHA3. T. BAUMANN My New Line of Spring and Summer Woolens Have Arrived. J. W. Slaughter, . Proprietor 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 News Company 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, 139-141 E. 56 St., 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. ATTENTION! A Grand Ca Unc Elks and CHARLES YOUNG I No 2 May 26, Good M Everything to Make Grand Carnival Will be given Under Tue Auspices of Walks and Daughters of Ecclesi of RLES YOUNG LODGE No. 103 and Excelsior No. 21 At MASONIC HALL May 26, 27, 28th 19 Good Music and Dancing everything to Make a Carnival a Success Will be on A Grand Carnival Will be given Under Tue Auspices of Elks and Daughters of Elks CHARLES YOUNG LODGE No. 103 and Excelsior LODGE No. 21 At MASONIC HALL May 26, 27, 28th 1909 Everything to Make a Carnival a Success Will be on Hand Admission: 15 cents Renick Vires, Sister Chairman All parties con- port the first N The Collect Monday and Tuesday ne- to pay on th SUN Sunset Magazin REVIEW SUNSET WOMAN AND FREED Committee: ck Vires. Sister Cora Kirby. Jas. C. Adams, German General Se parties contesting for prizes mu port the first night for instruction Renick Vires. Sister Cora Kirby. Jas. C. Adams, Chairman General Secretary. 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The garments are absolutely correct in style—the word style as we use it implies not only design but the wanted materials and colors, reliable in washing qualities and perfect fit. The prices cover a wide range, thus giving an exceptional value to suit not alone every taste, but every pocketbook and offer every evidence of the garments being very closely priced and affording notable money saving possibilities. Tub Suits are shown in all the new weaves and colors, in the very latest cotton and linen fabrics. The assortment, because of its extensiveness, cannot but satisfy the most critical selections where a suit is desired at any of these prices; $5.00 to..... $40.00 Lingerie, Linen, Mull and Gingham Dresses in a handsome and varied assortment, completely covering any desire, whether it be a house dress, morning dress or a fancy afternoon or calling gown. The lines and clever designs as well as the dainty medallion trimming, all lead their charms to make this showing second to none, consistent with the price, $2.50 to..... $30.00 SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best publishing houses in this country, a few books we think should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and desire inspiration, and more especially men who desire to be speakers and appear in the forums and on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: "Famous Orators of the World and Their Orations," "Dunbar's Complete Works," "This Country of Ours," "Farming by Inches," "Hiawatha," 75 cents. "Twentieth Century Negro Literature," by 100 colored young men; "Young People's History of the World," "Masterpieces of English Oratory," and anything else not listed, call on or write E. L. ROGERS. Agent. Sunday, one year, $2; 6 months, $1. A subscription for the GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, at these prices, is the best possible newspaper investment. Send your order TO-DAY, or write for FREE SAMPLE COPY to Globe Printing Co., St. Louis, Mo. See special offer of the "Twice-a-Week" issue of the GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, TWO YEARS FOR $1.25, elsewhere in this paper. As there will be some choreo BILL'S AVENUE makes you cheerful and thoughtful. It is a personal department in the WHEEL OF LIFE that grows on you. You find yourself waiting with interest for what "Bill" has to say next. PETER H. BURTON "AN AMERICAN MADONNA" Is a serial running in the WHEEL "BILL" OF LIFE. It is written by Mary Ives Todd, the ablest writer of Liberal fiction since Grant Allen, and is a beautiful presentation of the essentially modern problem of the Woman in Business. THE WHEEL OF LIFE. A monthly periodical. It deals with ORIGINS, the origin of Marriage, of Ethics, of Religion, of Brotherhood, of the belief in Immortality. It treats broadly of Love, of Human Instincts and Ideals. It takes in the whole Wheel of Life, treating all subjects in such a clear, plain and spicy way that the dust is shaken out and they become as interesting as a novel to even the casual reader. Send 10 cents for a six months' trial subscription or a quarter for a year. "CONFESSIONS OF A DRONE" by Joseph Medill Patterson, author of "A LITTLE BROTHER OF THE RICH," sent without extra charge with a 6 months' trial subscription to the WHEEL OF LIFE. Address LIFE PUB. CO.. Desk A, St. Louis, Mo. Get Your Money's Worth. A Big Cool, Refreshing Glass of Beer for 5c. at MOSE SMITH'S BUFFET. I13I East Madison st. Also a fine line of Cigars, imported wines and liquors. The famous Cook's beer on drought. Don't forget the place. A RETRORGRESSION We find it our "bounded" duty to sharply criticise many things that we some time are reluctant in doing, but feel that it is our duty to do so and if we fail so to do we shall not be held guiltless. for there are sins of omission as bloody and abominable as those of commission, hence our voice and pen shall never be silent or inert on the issues of the day, be they political, social or religious. Some time ago we wrote an editorial on Reason Versus N is in the Pulpit, and attempted to show that mere noise without reason and explicit discoursing is not only aretogression but a sin and a curse to our people. We reit rate what we said then. We desire to see our people raised and not lowered, in their religious status and that cannot be done with monkey antics* and vulgar practices in our pulpits. The day has arrived for intellectuality in the pulpit and not sounding phrases of inexplicable non sense. We are in an age of reason and not mere yelling for vain glorious applause. Gentlemen, it is a shame! cruel and an abomination; we are sincere, we have no grude, we are for the advancement of the colored people, regardless, of denomination, class or creed. The intelligent ministers will agree with us that such is outrageous, regardless of by whom or where it is carried on, and any one who acquiesces in such is retrograding instead of progressing and it can be prov d. Intelligence, morality, decr um, sobriety, order, peace, christianity, love, purc uality. These are the things which count. These compose the banner under which we are to fight. Let us please become reconciled, let us change from wrong to right, your failure is ours, when you pull down a church or community you pull us all down. So for our part we shall hold high that banner that leads to elevation, and with that idea uppermost let us not be deterred but go forth shouting In hoc signo vince. The very fact, that, before the progress of this nation could proceed over 300 years ago, when the colonists saw the great latent resources of this new land, and when the Indian was found not "worthy," and Africa had to be resorted to for "deliverance," make the Negro and American progress, power and wealth, not only coordinate and homogeneous, but a rightful inheriter to all this country has to give. Woman's Club Notes The Mothers' Section met at the residence of Mrs. Edna Levells, 1109 S. 16th street, Monday afternoon, May 17. There was a good attendance, and the outline of business was carried out well by the chairman, Mrs. Hattie Clem. The boys' and girls joint entertainment that was to have been given given on the 24th at St. John church, has been postponed until a later date. A picnic may be given by these youths. This section will have a bank breaking and lawn sociable at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Douglas, on W. Calhoun street, Monday, June 21. The annual service will take place at the Union Baptist church Sunday, May 30, at 4 p. m. A grand patriotic program will be rendered. Each boy and girl will be given a flag free that attends and marches in line. The juvenile choir will furnish the music. All members of other clubs are cordially invited to turn out with us and help wave the grand old flag. Next Monday, the 24, is the potato shower at the L. C. Home Mrs. Lenora Fisher is chairman of this section. Everybody should come and bring some potatoes. Dr. N. B. Ford has been invited to address the boys only Friday evening, June 11, at Neal & Brown's cafe on N. 8th street, and Mrs. Josie Russell, a trained nurse, has been invited to talk to girls only, Saturday afternoon, June 12, at Lincoln Colored Home. Each boy and girl is asked to remember these dates. John M. Mosby [Name] Of Quincy. The above is a likeness of Mr. J. M. Mosby, formerly of Quincy but now a resident of Springfield, being employed at the State Housee Mr. Mosby is a property owner, both in Quincy and this city, and one of the most energetic men in Central Illinois. He is progressive and inspiring, being actively engaged in several enterprises and several lodges. He is president of the Enterprise Loan and Savings Co. an institution destined to become a bank; he is P. W. G. M. of the United Brothers of Friendship and an ardent worker and promoter of said Order, also present Grand Treasurer of the U. B. F. Mr. Mosby is an assiduous worker for the advancement of his people; a staunch christian, being a member of the A. M. E. church, a believer in giving the youth a thorough education and maintaining a creditable home for his family. In politics he is an unswerving Republican and holds a position here for his unlimited work for the party with which he is affiliated. Mr. Mosby is destined to a conspicuous place in life. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial to pay--No money do $1 A WEEK Days' Free Tri o money down EEEK Free Trial 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME Piano is not an unknown make, but a throughout the United States as a pianrth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily are in high quality with this famous p vn make, but a piano of national States as a piano of sterling quali are sold daily for more money h this famous piano of quality. 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. For this Brand New UPRIGHT PIANO Not Order Today? To our store, give us your name and ad no sent, and we'll willingly send it to y wn. PA. STARCK PIANO CO. CHICAGO. PIANOS, Regular Price Greatly Reduced This Out This Ten Dol Free Credit Due One of These Coupons Good as Pa rst Payme purchase of one STARCK PIANO t Adams street, Springfield, Illinois to any part of the United States terms. Write for FREE Catalogu STARCK PIAN now more about this famous piano, much better than any $300.00 piano due to your home free of charge and final, and if you are satisfied that it is then arrange to pay for it as you paid for inside of three years. Order One Day? your name and address, tell us where you might send it to your home 30 days, Regular Prices $350 to be used This Week Ten Dollars dit Due Bill ns Good as Part ayment RCK PIANO at this sale ingfield, Illinois United States on these Libera FREE Catalogues. PIANO CO., 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? 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 P.A. STARCK PIANO CO CHICAGO. STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars 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 Libera Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. P. A. STARCK PIANO CO.. Manufacturers. R. H. REID, Mgr. ams St. Spri new or not, but not a new one. Springfield, Ill