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THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 12. SPR Prof. W.E.B. DuBois [Image of a man in profile, wearing a suit and tie, with a bald head and a mustache.] Professor of sociology, Atlanta University; author of "Souls of Black Folk;" will speak at the State House in Representatives' Hall, Tuesday, June 8, at 8 p.m. CALL MEETING A special call meeting of the Law and Order League, is authorized to meet tomorrow at Masonic Hall at 3 p.m. for the completion of arrangements for the coming here of Prof. W. E. DuBois, of Atlanta. Georgia. This is important and effects the welfare of every citizen, therefore the house should be filled. Decoration at St. Paul Church. Company H, of the 8th Infantry, W. D. Hodge, captain, has accepted an invitation from the pastor and officers of St. Paul church to attend divine service in a body at 7:45 p. m. The program follows. Music by the choir. Prayer and reading the Scripture lesson. Remarks by the chairman of the evening, Adjutant Clem Hinton. Address—Comrade Augustus Johnson, Civil War Veteran. Song by the choir. Address—Major Otis B Duncan Solo—Mrs. Roie Hunter. Address—Lieut. Rich'd Ross. Song by the choir. Offering, doxology, benedic tion. NEGROES TO BUY FARMS. By an idea evolved by Mr. Ed. Levels, an organization has been effected looking to the purchasing of a large tract of land by a company of colored men for the purpose of doing general farming, dairying and hortorculturing—the idea is a good one, and if carried out systematically, will be feasible accrue to much good. Let the good work proceed. Rev. N. J. McCracken of Chicago, was a guest in the city Friday. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Should Come to Home's Rescue. There are colored people who believe more interest and more aid should be given the Lincoln Colored Old Folks and Orphans Home. In fact they believe fifteen hundred dollars should be annually subscribed by colored people at from one dollar to five dollars each. The idea is timely. They should not be compelled to do so much begging The thing to do is for a campaign for $1,500 to be paid annually, to be inaugurated. One thousand persons can do it easily. There is no one who will refuse to pay at least one dollar per year or eight and one third cents per month. Others will give from two to five dollars per year. Start the campaign. Decoration Day. Monday is Decoration. A day set apart, not to recall the solemn sound of the drum's beat nor the patriotic airs of martial music, nor the sound of bugle-yea, not to recall the days of "blood," famine and all horrors of war. It is to redepict the dead and the dying, the weeping and mourning of "bleeding hearts" for their dear ones—it is not a day of braggadocio and boasting, victor over vanquished. Oh no. But a day set apart for the commoration of those who died for the cause, a day set apart for adoration and honor to them that sleep in the silent final abode. You may go to the silent white city and lay a wreathe over some mound, and plant there a green sprig, showing forth to the dead, the love of the living, for soon you shall join that "innumerable caravan." Go out to Oak Ridge and to every grave yard and do them homage. They deserve it "On fame's eternal camping ground, Their silent tents are spread." SPECIAL SERVICES There is to be a special sermon tomorrow at Pleasant Grove Baptist church. 18th and Cass Sts. at 3 o'clock for women only. Sermon by Rev. Bloodworth pastor in charge. He has a special message of inestimable value to convey to the women and they are urged to be on time, 3 o'clock sharp, not twenty minutes after. The famous Nelson sisters will render quartet selections. The music will be furnished by the choir. TABERNACLE RECEPTION. The Daughters of the Tabernacle gave a reception last week at Masonic Hall in honor of their Chief Grand Mentor, Mr. L. F. Finney, of Cairo, and quite a nice time was had. Mr. Finney delivered an able responsive address. He is one of our able and energetic men who believes in doing things. Sheriff Held For Contempt. The United States Supreme Court, once defeats mob's confederates and ex-Sheriff Shipp of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and five others, are held in contempt of court. Four years ago, a colored man named Johnson, was accused of an attempt(?) to rape some little girl who never positively identified him, but Johnson was tried and convicted to hang. On trial the girl said: "I think he is the man." In the jail the girl was taken. Johnson was kept hid and allowed to speak so the girl could hear him and on being asked if his voice corresponded with that of the man alleged to have assaulted, or attempted to assault her, she is alleged to have said: "His voice sounds sweet like the man who assaulted me." So on this flimsy, circumstantial evidence, Johnson was hurriedly tried and convicted; a Negro lawyer took an appeal to the United States Supreme Court and that tribunal granted a writ of supersedes, but the next day the mob hanged Johnson and the sheriff and several others were cited for contempt—and now they reap that which they sowed, verily: Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. Planning for DuBois. The Law and Order League is making extensive preparations for the coming of Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, professor of sociology in the Atlanta University, and one of the brainiest men of the nation, to appear here June 8. at Representative Hall and deliver a lecture. Dr. DuBois is author of "Souls of Black Folk" and several other classic books. He is a graduate of Harvard and is said to be the direct antithesis of Dr. Booker T. Washington on the race problem and the essentials for its solution. To have Dr. DuBois here will be quite a credit to Springfield. Woman's Club Notes Philanthropic Section met at L. C Home, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Lenora Fisher, chairman. The potato shower was a success, donations amounting to $125 were received. They then entered into praise service which was enjoyed by the old ladies of the Home. This section will give a picnic at Lincoln Park July 4. The annual sermon will be preached Sunday. May 30 at the Union Baptist church at 3.45 p. m. A patriotic program will be rendered. All clubs are invited to participate also boys' and girls' clubs.—Reporter. Estella Chapter No. 3, O.E.S. will hold their annual Esther Day sermon at St. Paul church, Sunday, June 6, at 7.30 p.m. INSTALLATION AND RECEP TION. On June 6, and 7, occurs the installation and reception of Rev. D. J. Tate as pastor of the New Hope Baptist church. The public is cordially invited. A B.Y. P. U. has been organized and the young people are invited. MATRIMONIAL Wednesday, June 19. at the residence of the bride's parents on S. Pasfield street, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Mary Willis to Mr. Phillip Moore. Rev. Price performed the ceremony. A reception was held to the invited guests after the ceremony. Many valuable and useful presents were received. Both parties are well known They went immediately to housekeeping on E. Monroe street, the groom had prepared a lovely home. A PICNIC FREE TO ALL. The Washington-Beecher Progressive Club is to give a grand free picnic at Mildred Park Thursday. June 3, and extends a welcome hand to the public. The management assures you that the affair will be conducted firstclass and the churches, Sunday schools and ladies clubs are invited. Fishing, good speaking and a match game of base ball is to be had. Take South 11th street car. The young ladies amateur club desires to turn thanks to all who participated in the program that was rendered Tuesday evening at St. Paul church for the piano fund. Quite a neat sum was raised. Mr. J. E. Thompson was taken very ill at his store Thursday, but has about recovered. The Sewing Circle of St. John church gave a Fair last week, lasting three days, which was for the interest of the church, and netted $30. Thelma Gray won the prize. The Elks' carnival was largely attended during their three days session this week. The church Fair opens at Union church next week for entire week. Earnest Hogan is dead. Rev. Dr. B. F. Watson, Secretary of the Church Extension Society with headquarters in Washington, D. C., and ex pastor of St. Paul church; will preach at that church, Tuesday night, June 8. Come out and hear this great preacher and sweet singer. Remember we are making a special offer for The Forum to those who wish to take the paper for one year and pay in advance. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted 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 B; Sixth St. Phone Main 993 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., - Branch Office. Gemsan The Printer 105] Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 29 1909. Poor straw hats! Senator Aldrich, a mighty man is he "Wise men disagree, but fools never," therefore the Illinois Legislature is super-wise. The Forty-sixth General Assembly adjourns tonight some time, but not sine die. What has become of Colonel and Robin Cooper and those six condemned night-riders, down in Tennessee? The song of the sweet girl graduates is now heard and the fight is on for valedictorian. Are all the societies through "turning out" yet? What has become of the Hon. John Sharp Williams and Benjamin Ryan Tillman, the pitchfork? All the fault is on that Negro lawyer of Ohio, of course. The beautiful widow had not even opened her mouth. If June can't make any better reputation than May, cupid will have to choose some other month for his elysian debut. May came in as a kind of a tamed lion, but is going out like the ferocity of wild beasts, and as a "mighty rushing wind." What manner of summer is this? Our people should be very careful in attending public baptizing, lest the sacred rite be obliterated. Noise and commotion and excitement seem to get the "best" of our masses. In passing on a decision last week concerning a colored man who had sued for $2,500 for false arrest, a judge says in a N. Y. Court: While theoretically, Negro is as good as a white man, yet it is absurd to say an arrest for thef can humiliate an innocent Negro as much as it could an innocent white man." Some one have the judge give a logical and irrefutable reason for his absurd and unqualified contention. There --- are many Negroes of course, who would not be humiliated as much as many white men, but are there not Negroes who would be humiliated more than many other white men? It is the most obvious truism that Georgia can only become wealthy as the negro, who forms 46 per cent of her population, is helped to develop wealth; and that proper education is an important factor in this development no one who takes the trouble to investigate can any longer question.—Atlanta Constitution. Now listen. Are they coming to the real facts? The Constitution is, all things considered and all immunities allowed, the leading white daily of the whole south. Its editor, the Hon. Clark Howell, is a conservative man and usually gives every man a square deal, but this seems to be the 'squarest' yet given. Let that element of the white who wants to displace the Negro with foreign pauper labor have their way. A strike or two in the middle of cultivation or harvest time will settle the question. A torch in the hands of a motley Italian mob will be much stronger argument than the faithful service of the black laborer. Let the white man have his way. There is one fundamental principle underlying our rights for civil and political equality that race leaders ought to bear in mind, and that is. man's rights do not come because they are his, but if they come at all, they come because of the individuaul's sheer force of character, worth and usefulness in the community where the individual lives.—Atlanta, Ga., Independent. Some time, we fear, that colored people themselves, are too sensitive about the "color line." Many times they cry out because of color when color had nothing to do with the matter. But even is there is preferment made, and discrimination on the account of color, whining and doing nothing to offset it; protesting and resoluting, etc., availeth naught. Let us do something to make race discrimination repugnant to the other fellow's interest. Let us make ourselves factors in the commercial and social fabrics, and real factors in the political equation, not mere political puppets and ward healers on election days, but stalwart electors who cannot and will not be swerved; but stand as stone walls for the right and for men. Until we will be kicked and scoffed around and denied the crumbs from the table. MUCH IMPROVEMENT NOTED. There is much improvement over the city since the induction into office of John S. Schnegp, and though we were unalterably for Sherman, we unreluctantly give honor to whom honor is due. The streets are better guarded by police and they are kept in better condition. The saloons are better regulated, though there is room for much improvement. With a perceptible improvement so soon, we shall not be surprised to see a revolution ere the close of this summer. One of the most praiseworthy things done to date, is the checking of "street walking." TUCKER'S PLACE. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYL 529 For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 Capital L Does Good Work, Quick Work We solicit your patronage, and m to all Our Don't forget we patronize the Fo 723 E. Wash Real Laundry. Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. gə, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto ze the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. Washington Street. Capital Laundry. Does Good Work, Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. We solicit your patronage, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto Don't forget we patronize the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Telephones: 207 "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'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. --- 1.5.6. SORTING BY ROUTING ORDER New Telephone. 1478. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL 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. OUR ADVERTISING BATES. 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 Call at this office for type-writing, work. 3051/2 So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic 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. OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Quick and good services rendered G. A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. We do the finest French Chen Ladies' and Men's Garment Shrin MILLIE New Dyer And Dry Clean Practicla 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 Wo For sale by E. L. Nest French Chemical Dry Cleaner and Men's Garments Dyed and Clean Shrinkage. MILLER'S New Dye House and Dry Cleaning Work Cla Dyer & Dry 25 Years Experience Majestic Theatre, Springfield June 1866 417 So. Fifth St. New T Goods Sent by Express Will Receive Prompt Atten ry Cleaning on Ladies' and Men's We Do Nothing but High Grade W LAWRENCEDUN Delete Life Work for Only Sale by E. L. ROGERS, We do the finest French Chemical Dry Cleaning in the City Ladies' and Men's Garments Dyed and Cleaned With No Shrinkage. New Dye House And Dry Cleaning Works Practicla Dyer & Dry Cleaner 25 Years Experience Majestic Theatre, Springfield Ill. 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While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known If the average colored person will expend as many dollars in some kind of business as he will readily do for lodges and socials, his children will 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. LER'S e House Cleaning Works & Dry Cleaner Experience , Springfield III. fifth St. New Telephone, 1513 I Receive Prompt Attention. dies' and Men's Garments. at High Grade Work. NCEDUNBAR'S rk for Only $1.75 ROGERS, Agent intelligent home over and is so humurous nor pathetic than ges shall roll on, the glory all 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 not visible] 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. 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It will pay you to see our for a reasonable amount It will ALWAYS give satisfaction, aes ‘ and will outlast a half dozen of the “cheap kind.” It also Furniture if you never buy. effects a saving in fuel. eS ee We are sole agents for Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges. ia L. E W ING & CO ° We sell the best Brussels Carpets at 85 cents a yard. 418 A D A MS St 9x12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. ° Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. One-half block West of Square, South Side of Street. New Phone 2039. Springfield, Il], bee ae i | This is a eut showing one pattern of the famous patent top Geo, Smith, Roy Harris Office: (res. 1411 E. Adams St. Old Telephone, 3599 Springfield, Llinois. Smith & Harris Paper Hangers and Panters. nee} We are ready to Hang that pa- per or Paint that House. Paper Cleaning a Specialty. : Our Several Years’ Experience Assure Satisfaction, We have hung paper and Painted houses over this en lire city—for all classes—give us a trial. WEEKLYCOURIBRJOURNAL HENRY WATTERSON, Editor. Is a Nationa: Newspaper, Demo- cratic in politics. It prints all the news without fear or favor. The regu- lar price is $1.00 @ 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. Mrs. Amanda Stanton of 409 E. Taylor St., Blooming ton. Ill,, has lodging rooms for men, Call inheevaiiigs. Y.M.C. A. March. We have yet a few copies the Y. M.C. A. Mareh by that brilliant young composer, Maurice . Thomas. This is one of the prettiest composi- tions we have heard in recent years if the piano lovers will give it a trial, we are satisfied that it will yo 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, ll Pubic stenogra. phy. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewri- ting and amanuensis work. Business let- ters, accounts itemiz- ed, EssayS, speeches or Sermons. written | on machine. Give usa Trial. The FoRvuM, 305 S.6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer, Old ’Phone, 998. Springfield Lilinois _ 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 dec- ade organized kere. | We are with the right, as was Lin- coln, and the right will win. Bell ’Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Gffice Hours: ) 9 to 12 M. Room No. 1 2to5 P. M. Upstairs. 7to9 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. Sprinzfield, Illinois. Race Adjustment By Professor Kelley Miller One of the greatest Books by a colored man on the market The Price is $2.18, but in order to raise our circula- tion 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 July 18, 1909. : The pastor and members of St. John A. M. EB. church extend a standing in- vitation 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. a "CORRECT ENGLISH—HOW TO USE IT." A Monthly Magazine devoted to the use of English. Josephine Turck Baker, Editor: Partial Contents. Partial Contents. Queries and answers. The Art of Conversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School What to Say and What not to Say: Course in Grammar. Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Studies in English Literature. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 10 cents for sample copy Department E. CORRECT ENGLISH, Evanston; Ill. For Sale at Thompson's and 728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. Synopsis of Illinois Game Law You may hunt and kill qual only from November 10th to December 20, of each year. You must not kill any prairie chicken or grouse for a period of four years from the first day of July 1907. or any wild turkey, pheasant or partridge for a period of six years from July 1, 1907. You must not net, trap or ensnare quail, prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under any circumstances, unless authorized to do so by the State Game Commissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August 1st to November 30th, of each year. You may kill grey, red fox or black squirrels from July 1st to November 15th of each year. You may kill all kinds of snipe and plover from September 1st to May 1st of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September 1st to April 15th of each year. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or othe. water fowl after sundown or before sunrise of each succeeding day. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from any steamboat, sailboat, electric or gasoline launch, or from any sinkboat, box or sneakboat, or artificial blind in the open waters of this State. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, pheasants, partridges, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrel for market or commercial purposes. You must not sell, buy or have in possession for the purpose of selling, or transport for the purpose of sale, any wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrels that have been killed in the State of Illinois. Yon must not at any time kill more than twenty wild ducks, geese, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl, or more than fifteen quail or other game birds in one day. You must not kill, catch or have in possession, living or dead, any wild bird or part of bird other than a game bird, except English sparrow, crow, crow black-bird or chicken hawk, and you must not purchase or expose such birds for sale. You must not destroy or remove from their nests the eggs of any prairie chicken, grouse, quail, wild turkey, pheasant, partridge, duck, goose, brant or song bird. You may kill for commercial purpose and transport for sale or market all kinds of snipe, plover, mourning doves and rabbits. You must not offer for sale or transport for the purpose of selling any snipe or plover or mourning dove after the expiration of five days next succeeding the first day of the closed season; nor can you sell the same during the first two days of the open season. Inhabitants of this State may receive game coming from other states where it is lawful to kill and ship out of such states, and expose and sell on the market such game between the first day of October and the first day of February of the following year. 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 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, 815 East Washington 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 WE CREDIT EVERYBO time. We wait on you of employment. Our competitor and prices. We furnish your cheaper than renting Furnishe and own your furniture. Look a John L. Jones FURNITURE CO. 219 N. 6th St. WE CREDIT EVERYBODY. No extra charge for time. We wait on your payment when sick or out of employment. Our competitors cannot touch us in terms and prices. We furnish your home with new Furniture cheaper than renting Furnished Rooms. Buy from Jones and own your furniture. Look at our terms: 100 Worth of Goods, 5.00 Down, 7 month 75 Worth of Goods, 3.50 Down, 5 month 50 Worth of Goods, 2.50 Down, 1 month --- Open till 8 p. m. Open till 8 p. m. Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS:--I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. MRS. W. F. WALKER, Sta. 1—Harriman, Tenn. Ford's Hair Pomade (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) 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 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 Kinstle St. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the Company. Wanted Everywhere. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM TIME TABLE 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 Call at this office for type-writing, work. 305 1/2 So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic ones URE CO. 6th St. CODY. No extra charge for our payment when sick or out ors cannot touch us in terms home with new Furniture ned Rooms. Buy from Jones at our terms; The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. 'Don't Worry Twelve' is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. ——_—_— Can make from $5.00 to $25.00 per day It is The Best Seller that Has ever Been Upon the Market. A New Book Has Made Its Appearance ‘THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE OF THE UNITED STATES.”’ By Giles B. Jackson and D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va. This book is a novelty. It contains matter concerning the race never before published. It takes up the industrial, social, re- ligious, ethological, domestic, inventive, and business advance- ments of the Negro. One of its most important features is the origin of the Negro; why he is black and’ why his hair curls. Although it contains over 400 pages, with about 100 illustra- tions, the price has been placed within the reach of all, at $1.00 for board back; $1.50, cloth bound, and $2.50, half moroeco. 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. I. Hill, Treasurer, 602 North Second street, Richmond, Va. Postage, 13 cents extra. The Colored American Magazine CONTAINS 1 From Fifty Thousand to Fifth Million, W. E 8 Dubois. 2 The Ultfmate Race Problem. Keiley miller, Howard University. 3 A Southerner, Honest but lguorant. * : . 4 slavery in Massachusetts, - - - Clement Richardson 5 The Zemth of Negro sport, - - - 6 Liberian Defends Liberia, . : - Dihwo Tive FRED. R. MOORE, Publisher 7 and 8 Chatham Square N. Y. 10 CENTS THE COPY $1.00 PER YEAR FOR SALE AT 815 and 728 E. Washington St. ON E. L. ROGERS, General Agent Capt. R. A, Byrd was in Keo- kuk, lowa, last Sunday. Get Your Money’s Worth. A Big Cool, Refreshing Glass of Beer for 5c, at MOSE SMITH’S BUFFET, 1131 East Madisonst. Also a fine of Cae imported wines and ors. The famous Cook’s beer on ught. Don’t forget the place Clark-Thompson & Tucker 1207 E. Washington 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 up- right Schiller Piano, Mahogany case, good as new, sells for $350. Will sell same for $125. Call at Forum Office OldPhone 998 305: &. 6th Street NOTICE! NOTICE! The New York Age, Boston Guardian, The Freeman, the col olored magazines and colored books are on sile at Masonic hall restavraut, Thompson's 815 B. Washington, Roberts’ shoe store, 1707 E. Capitol Ave., and at Tucker’s 206 N, 14th street. Do pot starve yourself for want of something good to read. We are with the right, as was Lin- coln, and the right will win. Sie ee Se lS alae eel te tt a 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 usb meee the ET eee “THE FLAMING SWORD” is radical on all social, scientific and theological questions. Some of the things we teach: The earth a hollow globe; the correlation of matter an’ spirit; God the perfect man; re-embodiment and reincarna- tion; the attainment of immortality in the natural world and the establish- ment of the Golden Age of righteous- ness through the office of the Messiah of the age. ‘Ten cents a copy; $1 a year; Ca- nadian, $1.25. Send for a copy, or, bet- ter, send 50 cents for six months’ sub- scription. Address, The Guiding Star Publishing House, Ester 0, Florida. Don’t wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opin- ion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. Do you wish a sure opportunity to MAKE SOME MONEY? Then write to us. WE WANT AGENTS for that GREAT BOOK “PQINTING THE WAY,” e By Sutton E. Griggs. This is the ripest work of this well known author. The book will certainly sell, for in a ; beautifnl, charming, forceful.manner, it points outs the way for THE SOLVING of the much discussed race question. It takes Sree well with white and colored people. Ask any one who has read it and he will tell you it is simply great. Splendid commissions given agents. Send $1.00 for a complete book and full outfit. Price of book $1.00. By mail $1.10, THE ORION PUB., CO. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. eo A 5 s 1N EACH TOWN ~ x WANTED--A RIDE GENT::: Sodennicice fi ride and exhibita b My sample Latest Model “Ranger” bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are \ IN making money fast, Ie vite Lor full ‘farticulars and special offer at ones. >) NO MONEY REQULIED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. Ve ship Ns i ‘ ‘to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a cent deposit m advance, prepay Lreighi, and my /Al i 3\ allow TEN DAYS?’ FREK TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and i ‘ Ie Mt \ put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to | i WM) keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you twill not be out one cent. i Na e furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make URN Ni FACTORY PRICES 20 ine’ smatl profit above actual factory cost. Vou save $10 PEEMM IBN to $25 middlemen’ profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guar~ RC \ feowig anice behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone Sea Ne fat any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory F mt MRM) 27ice8 and remarkable special ofers to rider agente 5 I ea when you receive our beautiful catalogue an: 7] KW BY Wi.) YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED sii) Our sunerd models at the wonderfully \ ie Wee Zozv Arices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money i Mash than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. 4 §§ BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double*our prices. “ Orders filled. the day received. 1 cou §EGOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but L@y usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from 3 to SB of BLO. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free, COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and x equipment of all kinds at Aad/ the usual retail prices. 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF Sf 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES fo ixrnoouce: ont TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tires 1s ieee ara $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we wt sellyouasample pair for $4.80\cashwithorder $4.55). ae NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES pomereiaiimmmeatan 7 ne 2k NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the (ie , Maa fo eos NN air out, ‘Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. ice Hasek 2 1 Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. Poe peassassosnesscs alle N DESCRIPTION: Made inal) sizes, Itislively bi at ine it and easyriding.verydurableand lined inside with a a special quality of rubber, which never becomes Tous and which closes up small punctures without allow- | | Porthearrtocscape, We have hundreds of letters from satis. { Denes rn iene Eater teen fiedcustomers statin tat thelr tires haveonly been bumped and “B,C alec rim geele “Er” up once or twice in a wiole season, They weigh nomorethan tn pulevent Kea onttian This an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities hele given Ff p ee Sat aGgihien “Gear Sue by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the make SOFT, ELASTIC and toead, ‘The regular price of these tiresisg.soperpair,butfor aay Hioite advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to : the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received. We ship C. 0. D. on approval, You do tiot 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 ptice $4.56 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination, We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safeas in a bank, If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used of seen at any price, We Know that jou will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. ‘We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. TIRES or bey sy kind at any price until you send for a pair of IF YOU NEED TIRES sweagethorn Puncture-Proof tires on Approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which Gescribes and quotes ail makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. . WAIT Bit write uss postal today. DO NOT fink OF BUYING a bicycle DO NOT ora 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. 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 de- sire 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 ani Their Orations,” ‘“Dunbar’s Complete Works,” “This Country of Ours,” “Farming by Inches,” “Hiawatha,” 75 cents. “Twentieth Century Negro Litera- ture,” 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, “How to Talk”—for sale at Thomp- son’s and Neal & Brown's. Price l5c, | RR AAR Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p.m. One and all are cordially invited te attend these services. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capito! avenue, can be found the col- ored papers, magazines and tracts, Stop over there while ordering shoes and eall for something to read. “ | j : SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, etc, It is a paper of general circula- tion; careful in reading proof; no er- rors shall occur, Published regularly and out on time. Special services at Episcopa church Sunday-don’t miss it- Everybody invited. 7:30, out by 8:45 oro P’ M. O. J. SINGLETON. House Cleaning and Wall Paper. ing. Carpets cleaned. fitted and laid. General Jobbing Done. Piano Polishing a Specialty. Old ’Phone: 342 New Phone: 654 Residence, 1212 So. 14 Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 Cc. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BULLDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAUTE, IND FORSALE AT ROWN & NEIL'S The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature; in- cluding copies of the Forum. A SERIOUS QUESTION. If we had not the elevation of our people at "heart," we would not be so often calling your attention to the bad things done by your children. Some of you, as usual, will become "sore" at us, but later on you will rise up and call us blessed for these 'knocks.' It is your 'child,' 'tis true, but he and she are bad and will cause your hair to turn gray early and make you shed superfluous tears, if you do not teach them right and make them do right, and begin early. A complaint was registered against young colored girls for bad conduct enroute from the Palmer school and at Dodd's drug store—girls from 12 to 14 years of age—using bad language and ill-behaved—they are somebody's girls—you have failed to do your duty at home. How many of you teach your children the golden rule? From how many pulpits is deceny on the highway taught? From how many clubs are the cardinal essentials taught? The Forum speaks of these things as a conscientious duty impelling and if you fail to do it you are not, in our opinion, doing your duty. Another abomination is this: Our young school children are put on too many programs and made to go out at nights alone to practice. Too often they practice evil, yes, evil. Judge James A. Creighton should be elected June 7th, and we hope every colored vote in this judicial district will go to the polls early Monday morning and vote for him. There has been some opposition to him by opponents of law and order, because the judge refused to be scared by the rioters and the hoodlums, and because he did not refuse Joe James a continuance and a fair trial. This being true and for other reasons, we appeal to every colored voter, without money or price, go to the polls and vote and show that where our vote is large, the judge was remembered accordingly. A goodly number of you know how firm the judge stood for right, and was called all manner of vile names and a "nigger lover." Bloomington News. The Misses Delina and Jessie Crawford and Messrs, Frank Thompson and Harry Ward attended the carnival at Clinton Thursday evening. Miss Cora Buress and brother Charley of Gibson City, visited in this city, Sunday. Mrs. Roda Jones of Chicago, visited her mother, Mrs. Harriet Johnson, Sunday. Mr. Thomas Scroggins is in Decatur this week in the interest of Hoagland's Oil of Gladness. Miss Alverta Duff of Normal, was hostess to the Thimble Club Thursday afternoon. The colored graduates for 1909 are: Belle Cathoun and James Walker from the ward schools. Walker Duff from the high school of Normal; Alberta Wyche, from the high school of Bloomington. Mr. John White of Springfield, visited friends in this city Sunday. Miss Annie Cansler left last Saturday morning, for Dewmain. B. H. Lucas. [Name] State Public Weigher The above is the likeness of Benj. H. Lucas, a native of St. Chair county, who was educated in the schools of St. Louis, Mo. On reaching his maturity he went to Chicago, where he remained for six or seven years, taking a prominent part in the councils of the Republican party; for services rendered, he was given a clerical position in the Windy City, holding the position creditably, he was promoted to the present position. Mr. Lucas is energetic and enterprising, being a stock holder and director in the Enterprise Loan and Savings Co. He is an exemplary young man, a member of the A. M. E. church and superintendent of St. John A. M. E. Sunday school. Since his tenure of office there, the Sunday school is second to none in the city: East End Notes. We can't say no sickness nor deatns this week, for we had a very sad death; Mrs Sallie Brown of East Reynolds street, died very suddenly last Sunday morning at St. Paul church. The East End is in mourning as the result, but we are made to believe that our loss is heaven's gain. Mr. Ed Brown of Kansas City, came to attend his mother's funeral. The E. T. C. S., made a hit last Sunday at St. John church. Here is a good suggestion, that of having a church carnival, to have a large tent spread upon some suitable location large enough for every church in the city to have a booth and have a general good time. I think every colored person and every church would enjoy this and profit thereby. Let every Sunday school and the churches get ready for here is where you can make your money. I can't say just when this big tent will go up but it is going. We think we will be able to secure the Odd Fellows' band to give us a band concert every evening and other amusements, that will be a credit to Springfield. I know when we have had one of these church carnivals in Springfield it will be no trouble to have another, for it has been done and our people enjoy things of this kind. We will be able to say just when it will be in the next issue of this paper. The boys played a very interesting game of ball last Sunday, but we are sorry to say that one of their best men, Walter Howard, got two of his fingers on his right hand, torn off last Monday in Sangamon No. Mines Mr. Joseph Ford and wife are indisposed this week.—East 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 no money down EEK 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 pian orth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily are in high quality with this famous p own make, but a piano of nation States as a piano of sterling quail are sold daily for more mon th 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 you. P.A. STARCK PIANO CO. CHICAGO. PIANOS, Regular Price Greatly Reduced This Out This Ten Dollar Free Credit Due One of These Coupons Good as Pairst Payment purchase of one STARCK PIANO at Adams street, Springfield, Illinois to any part of the United States terms. Write for FREE Catalogu STARCK PIAN now more about this famous pianist much better than any $300.00 piano due to your home free of charge and special, and if you are satisfied that it then arrange to pay for it as you are paid for inside of three years. Order One Day? your name and address, tell us when you might send it to your home 30 days Regular Prices $350 to be produced This Week Ten Dollars dit Due Bill ns Good as Part ayment RCK PIANO at this sale ingfield, Illinois United States on these Liber REE 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? 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 $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 th ese Libera Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. P. A. STARCK PIANO CO.. Manufacturers. R. H. REID, Mgr. ams St., Spr Springfield, Society and Local FOR SALE, AUTOMOBILES One 5 passenger touring car, one 4 passenger touring car, 3 runabouts. Call at 302 Monroe St. Frank Schaffer. Miss Terrer Newbon of East Stuart street, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank McBride of Chicago. She will remain indefinitely. Zion Church Notes. Rev. A. W. Williams was in Quincy last week attending the Baptist State Convention which held its eighth annual session with the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church. He reports the session to have been a good one. The session of the Women's Educational and Missionary Convention was a delightful one indeed. Rev. Williams returned Friday evening. Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Rev. Williams preached an able sermon to an attentive audience. The Sunday school is getting along nicely. At $ o'clock Rev. Wiley preached. We are looking forward to a grand rally the fourth Sunday in June. All are invited. The B. Y. P. U. under the management of Mr. Pearl Carr, is doing nicely. There will be a good program rendered Sunday May 30, as follows: Instrumental solo—Miss Mary Smith. Recitation-Alberta Davis. Short aderess-Rev. Wiley of the Union Baptist church. Two Untimely Deaths Mrs. Ward, wife of Rev. Archie Ward, of Decatur, died about the same time of day and in like manner of Mrs. Sallie Brown, who died here on the porch of the parsonage of St. Paul A.M.E church. Mrs. Brown had two hemorrhages and died soon after and was taken to the undertaking parlors of H. Rhoden, thence to her home on E. Reynolds street. The funeral was held Tuesday at St. Paul church. Rev. Price officiating. assisted by Revs. G. W. Jones and Ben Johnson. The funeral was largely attended. Miss Alsene Wilford read a very excellent set of resolutions on behalf of the Perseverance Club, of which the deceased was a faithful member. Mrs. Mattie Waldon sang a very touching solo. The deceased is survived by a husband, two sons, one sister and two brothers and a host of sorrowing friends. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Anna Ward, wife of Rev. Archie Ward of Decatur, died suddenly, May 23. of heart trouble. Mrs. Ward is well known throughout this state as a noble christian and a society worker. At the time of her death she was a member of the Baptist church of Decatur, also belonged to St. Francis Court No. 10, St. Mary's Chapter and the Woman's Relief Corps. Mesdames Julia Duncan and J. C. McClain, grand officers of the Grand Court of Heroines of the state, attended the funeral. A 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. Milk, Groceries, Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats. S. W. Cor. 18th and Cook Streets. Bell Phone: 3758. Springfield, Ill. 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 bar gains 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., 2231 $ S. 5th Street. Old phone 1963. The Union Baptist Church's Unique Fair I am Going May 31st. to June 5th, '09. Attend. Rev. B. Ivory Pastor, Mr. Thomas R. Thompson, Chairman of Ex. Com. FOR RENT—furnished room in nice home, suitable for young man, or working girl. Mrs. Harry Taylor, 1518 East Mason Street, City. Attorney O. V. Royall has removed from $223\frac{1}{2}$ S 5 St. and opened office at $813\frac{1}{2}$ E. Washington St., (Over W. W. Wilson's Barber Shop) Old Phone 1458. 5.29 1mo Mrs. Marshall Yates.Burris was royally entertained by many friends during her week's stay in the city, among those entertaining were, Mr. T. Coleman and wife Mr. Bert Singleton and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gray. All the superintendents and pastors of the various colored churches, are cordially invited to meet at St. Paul A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, June 1, for the purpose of arranging for a grand union picnic of the various Sunday schools. --- NOTICE. 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. (2) Magnetto-incarnate 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 kiniest 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. 1890 filed, Ill al & Brown Restaurant Moved to Masonic 117 N. 8th Street our new quarters, we extend special invitation to the public Springfiled, Neal & Resta 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 pa Regular Meals a specialty 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. We are prepared to serve NEAL & BRO give the best meal; the best and the best and most courtenion to patrons. Our Meals a specialty. Short orders meals by ticket. $3 00. Out of city trade so are prepared to serve for banquets and socials MEAL & BROWN, Proprietre 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 p and hope to sell 250 pairs of Sh by June 1st. 07 E. Capitol Ave. fering SHOES at special hope to sell 250 pairs of Sh by June 1st. 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. 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. Bell Tel. 423 Brown's aurant to Masonic Hall, 8th Street ters, we extend a spe- n to the public. meal; the bestserv- and most courteous utrons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. or banquets and socials on request. WN, Proprietresses. apitol Ave. LS at special prices 250 pairs of Shoes June 1st. Illinois.