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THE FORUM Memorial Day at st. Paul A.M.E. church The most unique and impressive services seen in some time were those held at St. Paul church last Sunday under the auspices of Co. H. 8th Luft. Ill. National guards. The Co. was out in full uniform and marched in a body to the church, arriving on the hour—8 p. m. The choir rendered an appropriate selection for marching, and the boys in blue filed in and took their front seats. Mr. Clem Hinton, Bat. Adj. acted as master of ceremonies and in a masterly manner made the initial salutatory and introduced the speakers. The renditions by the choir were patriotic songs. Mr. August Johnson, an old soldier, was called upon to say a few words of encouragement to the boys and to tell his experience at the many battles in which he fought, "but not dying" as he emphasized for his country and his race. Mr. Johnson made quite an interesting talk and urged all old soldiers to organize and honor and wear the brass buttons. Major Otis B. Duncan made an eloquent as well as a masterly address, reviewing in pathetic tones, the work of the loyal sable sons from Bunker Hill to Santiago de Cuba. Lieut Ross made quite a fine talk—his was an admonition, advice and prophetic speech—he is quite a logical speaker and addressed the audience more like a lawyer or debater on some great question. He charged the government with being derelect toward protecting certain of her most loyal citizens and prophesied that the day would soon come when every man will be needed to aid the stars and stripes. On the labor or race labor question Mr. Ross declared that every man will live regardless of ostracism, and that the wealth of the nation will rule the nation regardless of politics. Everything considered it was quite a credit to the young men and showed that our young men are reading, studying and thinking, The Church Fair, which has been in progress at Union church this week, was fairly well attended, and very well conducted. Some of the exhibits were credible. The programs rendered were, in most cases, good. The addresses of Attorneys. Royall and Gibbs and Mr. S. J. Williams were very creditable and worthy of the Fair having been held if nothing more. They struck the keynote of the situation. Mr. Gibb's corner stone and foundation illustration was highly commendable. Mr. Williams delivered one of the most timely addresses that church has heard in some time—a practical talk—a remedy for the cause, etc. These are the kind of talks needed. Mr. Williams sounded Vol. 6, NO. 13. The Church Fair "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRNGFIED, ILL., SAT st. arch the death knell of "noisy whang-doodle and superstition in the pulpit." He referred to Monmouth's mode of church worship and church operation, etc. With Only Two Precincts Yet to Be Counted Early has a Good Plurality Over Blagg. The majority of F, E. Early over W. R. Blagg in the contest for election to the office of justice of the peace in the county court was thirty-one. Fifteen votes are held up for argument, but even if all of them were given to Blagg by the court Early would still have enough votes to elect him. The official returns showed that Blagg was elected over Early by two votes. The result as applied to the other justices of the peace candidates has not been changed by the recount, although Jenkius majority has been slightly cut down. Bloomington News. Mr. William Caldwell of W. Monroe street, received word of the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Reed of Vandalia, Mo. His wife was at the bedside of her sister when she expired. Joseph Robinson of West Washington street, went to Vandalia to attend his sister's funeral. Mr. Ernest Calhoun is seriously ill with pneumonia. Little Delorious Harber of W. Monroe street, is ill with the measles. Jack Hawkins of Springfield, visited his sister and father Monday. Mrs. Fannie Woolridge of S. East street, entertained the Elete Thimble Club. Thursday afternoon. Miss Edna Stearles visited her father who is sick at the home of his son in Atlanta. Mr. Stearles remains about the same. Mr. I. Witherspoon and Mrs. Clarence Brown and little daughter, visited Mr. Stearles in Atlanta Sunday. Mesdames Emma Moore, Josie Hall and Miss Lizzie Johnson; Messrs. Warren Sparks and William Davis, visited in Cincinnati and Kentucky, Saturday and Sunday. Chester Johnson has been appointed a fireman at engine house No. 5. Mr. Johnson is a worthy young man and will be satisfactory to the constituency. Miss Georgia Gibson of Chicago, is the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. C. L. Parker of St. Louis, is in the city, the guest of relatives. B. H. Lucas has purchased the beautiful residence at 1423 E. Monroe street. During the month of June, The Forum will be sent to any adderss in the United States or Canada, one year for one dollar. Old subscribers can take advantage of this provided all arrears are paid. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. --- --- Hear Dr. DuBois In Representatives Hall at the State House, June 8. He is among the most cultured and refined men of the nation. No one should fail to hear him—he represents the highest ideals of American citizenship and manhood; a ripe scholar—a graduate of Harvard, author of "Souls of Black Folk," a book considered by the white press to be unexcelled by any equaled by but few—professor of sociology and an undaunted champion for higher education and the ballot. Hon. Chas. S. Deneen [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie. He is facing left and looking slightly upward. The background is plain and light-colored.]] Chief Executive of Illinois, who may veto several of the pernicious bills offered him by the famous 46th General Assembly. The Governor is on the look out for the people's interest. Miss Ruth B. Davis, a popular school teacher of Bonne Terre. Mo., returned home last Saturday. She is much indisposed after the year's work. Mrs. Lulu Williams of Terre Haute, Ind., is visiting her sister Mrs. Maggie Dickens of E Dale, a suburb of the city. 1909. Council Meeting at Zion Baptist Church. A council called by the Zion Baptist church for the purpose of examining for ordination Bro. Walter B. Gray met at the above named church Monday night, May 31st '09. After a statement from Rev. A. W. Williams pastor of the church respecting the object of the meeting a permanent organization was effected and all messengers legally appointed by their churches are enrolled. Then followed a careful examination of the cand date upon questions referring to the doctrines of the Baptist church and its history which if answered would warrant the fitness of the brother for the Gospel Ministry, after which the council adjourned to consider its findings. It was the decision of the council that Bro. Gray needed to be better prepared for so great a work as the Gospel ministry, and it was therefore recommended that he be referred to his church for further study. Rev. B. L. Ivory, Moderator. D. J. Tate. Clerk. New Hope Baptist Notes. Public Worship June 6, '09. Sunday morning at 10:45, spiritual reunion of members and friends. At 11:15 doctrinal sermon by pastor, followed with baptism. At 3 p. m., sermon by Rev. A. Williams, Pastor Zion Baptist church 7 p. m. B. Y. P. U. meeting. At 8 p. m., Sermon. The church will rally all day, On monday night, June 7 the installation and reception of pastor, Tate will take place with a fine pro gram. The reception is under the management of the Ladies Sewing Circle and plans are well arranged for a unique affair. Admission to reception Ioc. It you are not otherwise obligated attend some one of these meetings and we will assure you enjoyment. Hear Dr. DUBOIS At State House Tuesday June 8 Vote For Creighton Jtne the 7, everybody 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. Call at this office for type-writing, work. 305½ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic The Tennessee Minstrels put on their show Tuesday evening of last week to a fairly size house e THE FORUM. ——_——————— er A weekly magazine paper devoted te the interests of the whole people. ——<—<—<—<—<——————————— Entered as seoond-class matter, Feb- y “al 1904, at the postoffice at forinate d, Ill., under the Act of ngress of March 3, 1879. ascertain OOGERS A BARBOUR «=~; =~ Proprictors GRU DURE sisi scsseeevessveces. 01.00 One Month .........seseeeeeeee ees 156 Per Oopy .....ceceeeeeeeereeeeee ee: 50 Recent ee QPRCE: 305 1-2 Gs Sicth St. Phone Male $83 —— THE FORUM'S STAFF. B L. Bogors, Editor and Manager. Willi H. arbour, Associate Editor end Secretary. BS Swen. Pores: Hneerectas @hompson Bros, - Hranch nice. Geakctalceid ribeaiampibibnsgl st ctmaetsintengs tidied Gomann The Prater 105; 80. Oth 8k EDITORIAL ——————— ooo Saturday, June 5 1909. LORIMER CHOOSEN UNIT- ED STATES SENATOR. Wednesday of last week, mark- ed an epoch in the history of Ill invis polities which is Without precedent, a U. S. Senator was elected by a coalition of factions composed of democrats and Re- publicans, amidst wild and strange turmoil William Lorimer of Chicago, is the Senator, It will serve to widen and disrupt bovh parties and cause a continu. ed apathy in the Republican par- ty at least. At least, such is feared. Itisto be hoped, how. ever, that all harmonize aud work together in peace for the good of the state and the preservation of party integrity, BASE BALL, “Farewell, a long farewell, to all thy greatness,” Mr. Football This is the age of base ball—a game peculiarly masculine This Isa game that is as perplexing and incomprehensive to women as politics and the modus operan- di of a political convention, Most women sit in the grand stand and cheer and cheer, but do not know which team is in the lead. When the game is over they ask who beat. Base ball is a great and fascinating game—men will leave their wives to see it. Young men will break ‘dates’ and some min- isters will shield their identity to see it. Base bail, the lovliest of games. Last Monday. Decatur aud Bloomington played twenty six innings, Decatur winning by the score of 2to1. This game Jasted for four hours and thirty minutes and breaks all previous records for number of innings played, Mr. Williams said Monday nignt that the Negro is no prob. lem to himself, but the white man’s problem and that it is up to the white man who brought him here, bought and paid for him, to solve the problem. Mr. Williams is about right, The average Negro is much _perturb- ed over imaginary race discrimi nation and smal! things, Itis the Negro’s business to place a high: er value on himself and not wor. ship everybody and everything that happens to be white, We are the greatest color line draw: ers ourselves, Get something and do something and stop com- plaining. WHY BROADMINDED MEN SHOULD BE ELECTED TO OFFICE. In chosing men for office, The Forum has insisted upon the election of men of high standing and sterling characters. A man who will vote for aman who is not qualified to fill the office. be that office a precinct commitiee man or governor, is a bad elector and unfit for the franchise, Tnis is true in Sunday — schools, churches, associations of all kinds as well as in politics, It is dangerous to put an ignorant man ora tyrant in apy office, A little narrow minded legisla- tor in Missouri, introduced a bill at Jefferson City, which passea both houses, having for its: ob- ject the prevention of Negrces wearing certain jodge emblems— a poor, mean, degrading rascal. Why did he not aim to do some. thing lofty? What wrong has any Negro lodge ever done white lodges? But in the executive chair at Jefferson City, is a broad minded governor, a Re- publican of the old stock. Her bert S. Hadiey, who vetoed the bill, This is what you reap by having a manly statesman at the head of affairs. ‘ East End Notes. All are alive in this part of town, Mrs. Alice Cansier ha been very ill for several days She is at this writing, still cou- tined to her bed. Mrs. Brooks is indisposed, Mrs, Joe Ford is convalescing. We are trying every possible way to make the carnival spoken of last week a success. We know it will work because we have seen it worked, Qurterly meeting at St. John church tomorrow (Sunday), You are invited, : Messrs. John Brandon and Joho Sanders of the east end have obtained jobs on the tire de. partment. The Merchant Blacks will play a double header at Breckenridge, next Sunday. The new mayor has removed Preston Clay from the city hall for some unexplained cause, | We don’t mean io meddle with ‘the mayor's business but it does seem to us, that Loomis and Gray could have given better service in plain clothes, for many reasons that we could explain if called upon to do so, Wedo not feel just as good over these cases as we would if there had been charges against them, Mrs. Emma Chinn of Chicago, is visiting her mother, Mrs, Joe | Ford of E, Reynolds St:-—E,E.M The Law and Order League meets to-morrow at 4 p. m. sharp at Masonic Hall. Everyone who possibly can should be out as the final arrangements f or DuBois lecture will be submitted, Also the arrangement for good seats for parties and their wives and the distrobution of DuBois badges etc, Don't miss the Call, 4 p: m, The Ministerial Alliance will meet at Union Baptist chnrch Monday moruving at 10 a.m, All pastors are urged to be out. David Moore of Bloomington is in the city visiting his many friends and lodge brethren. TUCKER’S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnonue. 1478, a ae H TUCKER, Proprietor, . i ’ You won't find styles like the ee es IMPERIAL a You won't find styles near S i as swagger, You won't find ¢ Imperial $3 Hats . “ - oo. . ataay other score because Se — we have the exclusive ‘ <—. agency for this town. \, i We believe it's the best ‘ i) $3 Hat made, That’s why oo , ; we secured the exclusive Tmperie a Hals agency for them. You'll ‘ie think so when you see the ‘ a new spring shapes that are ay | ready. Seen ee eee! PETER MYExS & CO. 529 North Side Square Ba Capital L d apital Launary. 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 For Fine Comaseetel Work HAMANN ‘ Printer ee 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 | ‘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 hop. may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall.” Paul Laurence Dunbar on Freé Douglass. aaa NI i CIN eae hk OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 16¢ 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 7 church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when mat ter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it pub lished 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. Hair- dressers. 618 E, Capitol Ave, $1.50 to East St. Louis every Sat- urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM _———_——_—_—_—_—_—————— Call at this office for type-writing, work. 305% So. 6th St. Old phone 998. | short hand and general stenographic aaa a ha The 20th Century Dancing Club has reopened at Masonic Hall and will introduce the best dance of the season Wednesday night, June 9th. Get Your Money's Worth. A Big Cool, Refreshing Glass of Beer for 5c. at MOSE SMITH'S BUFFET. II3I East Madison st. Also a fine 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 upright Schiller Piano, Mahogany case, good as new, sells for $350. Will sell same for $125. Call at Forum Office Old Phone 998 3051 S. 6th Street AGENTS WANTED Can make from $5.00. It is The Best Seller upon the Upon the A New Book Has M "THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY THE UNITED By Giles B. Jackson and D. W. This book is a novelty. It can never before published. It takes ligious, ethological, domestic, imments of the Negro. One of its origin of the Negro; why he is b Although it contains over 40 tions, the price has been placed w board back; $1.50, cloth bound, arrangements will be made w throughout the country. For ten North Second street, Richmond, this book from the home office o $2.50, to R. T. Hill, Treasurer, 60 Va. Postage, 13 cents extra. The Colored A FOR M CO 1 From Fifty Thousand to Fifth M 2 The Ultimate Race Problem. Ke 3 A Southerner, honest but Ignor 4 slavery in Massachusetts. 5 The Zemth of Negro sport, 6 Liberian Defends Liberia, FRED. R. MO take from $5.00 to $25.00 per person. The Best Seller that Has ever Been Upon the Market. New Book Has Made Its Appearance. INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE THE UNITED STATES." B. Jackson and D. Webster Davis, of Richmond. This book is a novelty. It contains matter concerning the Negro; why he is black and why his hair curls; how it contains over 400 pages, with about 100 in price has been placed within the reach of all, at $1.50; $1.50, cloth bound, and $2.50, half morocco. Its will be made with agents; 10,000 are sold in the country. For terms, write to Giles B. Jackson and street, Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to buy from the home office can send the price, $1.00, to T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 North Second street, Richmond, 13 cents extra. Colored American Magazine FOR MAY CONTAINS By Thousand to Fifth Million, W. E. B. Dubois. State Race Problem. Kelley Miller, Howard University.ainer, honest but ignorant. In Massachusetts. - - Clement Rich. In of Negro sport, - - Defends Liberia, - - Dilh. RED. R. MOORE, Publisher 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, religious, ethological, domestic, inventive, and business advancements 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 illustrations, the price has been placed within the reach of all, at $1.00 for board back; $1.50, cloth bound, and $2.50, half morocco. Liberal arrangements will be made with agents; 10,000 are wanted throughout the country. For terms, write to Giles B. Jackson, 602 North Second street, Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to secure this book from the home office can send the price, $1.00, $1.50 or $2.50, to R. T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 North Second street, Richmond, Va. Postage, 13 cents extra. 1 From Fifty Thousand to Fifth Million, W. E. B DuBois. 2 The Ultimate Race Problem. Kelley Miller, Howard University. 3 A Southerner, honest but ignorant. 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. THE COPY $1.00 PER FOR SALE AT 15 and 728 E. Washington St. E. L. ROGERS, General A 10 CENTS THE COPY FOR S 815 and 728 E. E. L. ROO FOR SALE AT 815 and 728 E. Washington St. E. L. ROGERS, General Agent The Crescent Club met at the residence of Mrs. Geo. Rollins, 1123 E. Adams St., Wednesday eve., June 2. A delightful evening was spent in conversation. The club will meet June 9 at the residence of Mrs. Jessie Warren, 126 N. 14th St. Don't forget the dancing scho I at Masonic Hall every Wednesday day evening. Music by Nix Orchestra. 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 "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 and spirit; God the perfect man; re-embodiment and reincarnation; the attainment of immortality in the natural world and the establishment of the Golden Age of righteousness through the office of the Messiah of the age. Ten cents a copy; $1 a year; Canadian, $1.25. Send for a copy, or, better, send 50 cents for six months' subscription. Address, The Guiding Star Publishing House, Ester o, Florida. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. 0 to $25.00 per day that Has ever Been the Market. Trade Its Appearance WAY OF THE NEGRO RACE OF STATES." Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va. contains matter concerning the race kines up the industrial, social, re- ventive, and business advance- most important features is the black and why his hair curls. 100 pages, with about 100 illustr- ation the reach of all, at $1.00 for and $2.50, half morocco. Liberal with agents; 10,000 are wanted ms, write to Giles B. Jackson, 602 Va. Parties desiring to secure can send the price, $1.00, $1.50 or 2 North Second street, Richmond, American Magazine MAY CONTAINS Million, W. E. B DuBois. Hiley Miller, Howard University. plant. Clement Richardson Dihwo Tive ORE, Publisher $1.00 PER YEAR SALE AT Washington St. GERS, General Agent VISIT HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. WE WANT AGENTS for that GREAT BOOK "POINTING THE WAY," By Sutton E. Griggs. This is the ripest work of this well known author. The book will certainly sell, for in a beautiful, charming, forceful manner, it points outs the way for THE SOLVING of the much discussed race question. It takes equally well with white and colored people. Ask any one who has read it and he will tell you it is simply great. Splendid commissions given agents. Send $1.00 for a complete book and full outfit. Price of book $1.00. By mail $1.10. THE ORION PUB., CO. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. TENNESSEE. A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a Ranger' bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are write for full particulars and special offer at once. QUELLED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $20 profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guar-cycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone you receive our logos and learn our unheard of factory special offers to rider agents. ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully like you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost.ERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at the day received. ES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out to $8.99. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. Imported roller chaining and pedals, parts, repairs and ends at half the usual retail prices. IN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 80 TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $4 or $8. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES. Equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES A TO The regular retail price of these tires is $3.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80(cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES 850 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE,ONLY MEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE PROOF CLEAR HEALING TIME CD CHICAGO USA porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. 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IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. Then write to us. 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 "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p. m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. 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. double SECOND usually have promptly at p NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. A. E. H. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. 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 circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors 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 or 9 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 C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAUTE, IND FOR SALE AT ROWN & NEIL'S The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature; including copies of the FORUM. ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. "CORRECT ENGLISH—HOW TO USE IT." A Monthly Magazine devoted to the use of English. Josephine Turck Baker, Editor. Partial Contents. Queries and answers. The Art of Conversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School. What to Say and What not to Say Course in Grammar. Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Studies in English Literature. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 10 cents for sample copy Department E. CORRECT ENGLISH, Evanston; Ill. For Sale at Thompson's and 728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. Synopsis of Illinois Game Law You may hunt and kill qual only from November 10th to December 20, of each year. You must not kill any prairie chicken or grouse for a period of four years from the first day of July 1907. or any wild turkey, pheasant or partridge for a period of six years from July 1, 1907. You must not net, trap or ensnare quail, prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under any circumstances, unless authorized to do so by the State Game Commissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August 1st to November 30th, of each year. You may kill grey, red fox or black squirrels from July 1st to November 15th of each year. You may kill all kinds of snipe and plover from September 1st to May 1st of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September 1st to April 15th of each year. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or 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- 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 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 crimp hair straight and silky in appearance, causing a rapid growth, a permanent cure for dandruff, stopping the hair from falling, making natural straight hair, light in weight and airy in appearance. The best hair dryer. No other metals so suitable for the hair. Brass and Copper are friendly to horn. The EUREKA COMB Guaranteed. Why not order today! Directions go with every comb. Price, complete, $1.50, by P. O. or Express Money Order. EUREKA COMB CO., Chattanooga, Tenn. 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: 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. John FURNITURE 219 N. 6t WE CREDIT EVERYBOURNE time. We wait on your of employment. Our competitors and prices. We furnish your l cheaper than renting Furnishe and own your furniture. Look a 100 Worth of Goods, 5 75 Worth of Goods, 3 50 Worth of Goods, 2 Open till 8 p. m. T 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. MES. 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 out. Look for this name If your drugstreet cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle regular size for Three bottles " " " " " $ . 50 Six " " " " " 1. 40 One bottle, small " " " " 2. 50 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order or U.S. Shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 138 East Kinstle St. FORD, OHIO MADE is made only in Chil- cey by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. ILLINOIS T 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 SHORT GENDERS 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. BODY. No extra charge for our payment when sick or out ors cannot touch us in terms home with new Furniture ned Rooms. Buy from Jones at our terms: 5.00 Down, 7 month 3.50 Down, 5 month 2.50 Down, 1 month The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. 'Don't Worry 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. Try Our you can buy a CHARTER OAK RANGE or STOVE made of the best material, by the most skilled workmen, for a reasonable amount It will ALWAYS give satisfaction, and will outlast a half dozen of the "cheap kind." It also effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges. We sell the best Brussels Carpets at 85 cents a yard. 9 x 12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. Paper Cleaning a Specialty. Our Several Years' Experience Assure Satisfaction. We have hung paper and Painted houses over this en tire city-for all classes-give us a trial. SOLD ON 55 YEARS RECORD STYLES, SIZES AND PRICES TO SUIT ALL CHARTER OAK STOVES & RANGES you can buy a CHARTER made of the best material, but for a reasonable amount It will and will outlast a half dozen of effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter We sell the best Brussels Carp 9 x 12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. proprietor Don't Forget Geo. Smith. Office: (Res. I411 E. Adams St. Springfield. Illinois. Smith & Paper Hanger We are ready to per or Paint Paper Cleaning Our Several Years' Experi We have hung paper and tire city—for all cla 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. --- Mrs. Amanda Stanton of 409 E. Taylor St., Blooming ton. Ill., has lodging rooms for men. Call inhe evenings. 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. for Oak Stoves and Ranges. pets at 85 cents a yard. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. 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. To Hang that pa- that House. ing a Specialty. ence Assure Satisfaction. Painted houses over this en- ses—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. STAPLE & FANCY GROCERIES. 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 Bed $1.00 per week, Cheaper than re- per week and own your own fu- and hotels complete. Cash or pay Furniture if you never buy. T. L. EWI 418 AD One-half block West of Sq New Phone 2039. The pattern of the famous patent to ble on the market with lined silver be extended to 8 feet without mov- and see it. in 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at s 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. EWING & ADAMS block West of Square, South Side o 9. 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. T. L. EWING & CO. 418 ADAMS St. One-half block West of Square, South Side of Street. New Phone 2039. Springfield. Ill. Public stenography. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S. 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998: Springfield Illinois DONALDSON, Stenographer. Springfield Illinois 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. The Merchant blacks base ball aggregation will leave Sunday for Breckenridge for a double-header. --- --- rate for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Room. First class Furniture at printing furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 furniture. We furnish homes, flats ments. It will pay you to see our NG & CO. DAMS St. quare, South Side of Street. Springfield, Ill. Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: 9 to I2 M. Room No. I 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs. 7 to 9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General surgery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. 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 July 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. M. B. H. THE FUTURE OF THE NEGRO President Taft said to the colloed graduates of Howard University that 'never at any time has the future of the negro as a race appeared more hopeful than at the present day.' That is substantially true and yet even now and then something happens which weakens the hopes of those who wish well to the negro. The future of the American negro depends largely upon the course of the southern whites. They can help them along or keep them down. While the number of those who would aid him is increasing there are evidences of a determination to prevent his progress by hindering his making a living. Consider what is going on in the progressive state of Georgia Its great railroad system is tied up by a strike against negro labor by an effort to stop the employment of some black men as local motive firemen. They are good workers or the road would not retain them. They can rise no higher in the railroad service. All the engineers are white. But the demand is made that the negro firemen step down and out to make room for white men. The popular feeling along the line of the road is that a white engineer should not be forced to ride on an engine with a negro fireman. Manifestly there are many Georgians who do not wish the negro should rise above the status of a field hand. Complaints are heard continually from the south about the inefficiency of negro labor. It cannot be other than inefficient if the attempts of the negro to make himself of greater industrial value are discouraged. Any kind of work the negro can do well he should be encouraged to do. The south clamers for white labor. It invites foreign immigration, and when the immigrants come it make peons out of some of them. Foreign governments feel constrained to advise emigrants not to go south. There are so many southern employers who have not learned how to treat labor decently that until there is a radical change the south will get comparatively little white labor and will have to depend on negro labor. Therefore, if business principles ruled at the south there would be a general endeavor to make that labor as valuable as possible. There would be no driving of the negro from occupations he is competent to fill There would be no tie up of the Georgia railroad. When the south gives up utterly the vicious practice of obstructing the industrial Dr. James E. Henderson Dr. James E. Henderson Office: 107 $ \frac{1}{2} $ W. Side Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS HOURS: {9 to 11 a.m. Diseases and 3 to 5 p.m. Ailments of 7 to 8 p.m. Women, a Specialty. advancement of the negro all doubts as to his future will dis appear —Chicago Tribune (edit orial) CLUB NOTES. The patriotic program rendered by the Woman's Club at the Union Baptist Church on Sunday May 30. was an excellent treat to all who heard it. The participants came up to the standard and deserve great praise. The patriotic songs sung by the boys and girls were all that could be asked, spirited and full of enthusiasm. Over 100 flags were waved by these little patriotic children. The boys succeeded in winning the silk banner, after raising the largest amount of money, but the girls outnumbered them in attendance. Mrs. Cottman taking suddenly ill did not get to present the promised banner. The addresses by Rev. B. L. Ivory, G. W. Jones and D. J. Tate were instructive and encouraging. The boys will be lectured to by Dr. N. B. Ford on the evening of June the 11th at Neal & Brown's Cafe. Hours 9 to 10 30 p.m. Mrs. Josie Russel, a brilliant graduate trained nurse of more than 10 years experience; will lecture to the girls only on Saturday afternoon, June 12, 3 p.m. at Lincoln Colored Home. Mothers come and bring your girls. All members of the Club must be out Monday June 7th to our business meeting, election of delegates to State Federation will occur, will also complete arrangements for Oratorical Contest for June 14 at St. Paul church. Mr. and Mrs. David Giles of the West end entertained a few of their friends at an "at home" informal, last Monday evening. The same being the 5th anniversary of their wedding. Quite an enjoyable time was had. The Forum extends thanks for slices of the elegant and delicious cake. Miss Nancy Brown left this week for Missouri, where she will visit and take a vacation. NOTICE! NOTICE!!! The New York Age, Boston Guardian, The Freeman, the colored magazines and colored books are on sale at Masonic hall restavrant. Thompson's 815 E. Washington, Roberts' shoe store, 1707 E. Capitol Ave., and at Tucker's 206 N. 14th street. Do not starve yourself for want of something good to read. FREE 3 Years to pay $1 30 Days to pay--No money $1 A WEEK Days' Free 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME The Kenmore Piano is no reputation, known throughout the world. It is well worth $300.00, that do not compare in high quality. Only $14.99 We wish every man and woman so sure are we that it is you ever saw, that we will gladly give a full 30 days' worth of the best piano value in the world fit, with the exception that you want the piano sent, and without a cent down. STARCK PIANO $750, Great Cut Out T $10 Free Piano is not an unknown make, but a piece in throughout the United States as a piano of north $300.00, and pianos are sold daily for spare in high quality with this famous pianist. The Kenmore Piano is not an unknown make, but a piano of national reputation, known throughout the United States as a piano of sterling qualities. It is well worth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily for more money that do not compare in high quality with this famous piano of quality. by man and woman to know more about this we that it is ever so much better than any but we will gladly send one to your home from full 30 days' impartial trial, and if you are s due in the world, you can then arrange to p exception that it must be paid for inside of Not Order Today? to our store, give us your name and address no sent, and we'll willingly send it to you own. P.A. STARCK PIANO CO. CHICAGO. PIANOS, Regular Price Greatly Reduced This V Out This Ten Doll Free Credit Due We wish every man and woman to know more about this famous piano, and so sure are we that it is ever so much better than any $300.00 piano you ever saw, that we will gladly send one to your home free of charge and let you give a full 30 days' impartial trial, and if you are satisfied that it is the best piano value in the world, you can then arrange to pay for it as you see fit, with the exception that it must be paid for inside of three years. Why Not Order One Today? Come down to our store, give us your name and address, tell us where you want the piano sent, and we'll willingly send it to your home 30 days, without a cent down. Sturck P.A. STARCK PIANO CO CHICAGO. STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars One of These Coupons Good as Part First Towards purchase o at 624 East Adams s Pianos shipped to any pa Terms. W first Paymen purchase of one STARCK PIANO at st Adams street, Springfield, Illinois d to any part of the United States on Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues, Towards purchase of one STARCK PIANO at this sale at 624 East Adams street, Springfield, Illinois Pianos shipped to any part of the United States on these Libera Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial o money down EEK Free Trial wn make, but a piano of national States as a piano of sterling quali- are sold daily for more money in this famous piano of quality. For this Brand New UPRIGHT PIANO now more about this famous piano, much better than any $300.00 piano due to your home free of charge and special, and if you are satisfied that it is then arrange to pay for it as you are 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 A y m e n t MARK PIANO at this sale Springfield, Illinois United States on these Libera FREE Catalogues. PIANO CO., turers. ID, Mgr. Springfield, Ill @ Be pcs e Aloe semua Vice ee eee Society and Local | : ee FOR SALE, AUTOMOBILES—| KF yank W. Neef Ove 5 passenger touring car, i . ‘ one 4 passenger touring car, 3 DEALER IN runabouts, Cali at 802 Monroe Fresh and Salte¢ St. Frank Schaffer Meats. The Spring ; Tonic BEEF IRON and WINE 7oc. Pint. Clarkson’s Modern wrug Store 213 So. 6th St. Springfield, Il. NOTICE, TO ALL THE CHURCHES ‘There will be a carnival in this city The reason we use the name church carnival is because the churches have the first choice, and wont be crowd- ed out by other booths. All lodges and clubs have permission to rent booths and any person who desires to have a booth, and run a success- ful business, can rent one. ‘There will be plenty of room for you all, We suggest that every church have their sign over their booth; and all lodges have their signs as she busi ness men have in the city; A. R Garnette has run this work before and he knows what it takes to have a success All it will cost any church or lodge or any one who has a booth will be the rent for his booth. and that will be a smath sum. We will arrange for all other expenses. We have the ground losated among col- ored people and will have large tents for booths; 60 by 120 feet. Space for booth will be lo by [5 feet. If any church or lodge want to have their own tent we wiii rent them the ground. Friends we can’t all run a grocery, but there are other busi- nesses we can run that will be com- méndable to the Negro race. We must try and see and look for our Negro patronage and we can have a success in this busiaess. You all can make money. Come and get your booths. A. R. GARNETTE, WM. CANSLER. Our bills wiil give the date, look for them. The pian above systematically and successfully carried out, will prove novel and serve to render much pleasure. Ed In Elkdom The Elks held their semi-an nual election this week, and Maj- Otis B, Duncan was chosen Ex. alted Ruler for the next six months. Mr, Dancan will make a good head. Jas, Anderson and Otis B, Duncan were chosen rep. resentatives from the local Lodge to the St. Paul Convention. The E:ks are also progressing in the city. They have a large membership and a fat treasury, Colored Skin made Lighter. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York manufactures seven Chemical “Wonders,” which enable colored people to improve their ap- pearance. These wonders cost 50c each. White women spend millions to beautify themselves. Colored people should make themselves at- tractive as possible. Colored men who use these wonders secure bet- ter 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 zoun- tenance like magic. (2) Magnetto-metallic comb called “Wonder Comb,” can be heat- ed 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 con be hexted into the scalp with a “Wonder Comb.” () “Odor Wonder Powder” instantly destroys perspiration o tor. 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 de‘ect perspiration odor on themselves. Every living being should uce this powder, (6) “Odor Wonder Liquid” is Jelightful 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 ad- dress, Agents wanted everywhere. Can start business with $3. ‘CHEMICAL WONDER CO,, 2 RECTOR ST., NEW YORK, or M. B. BERGER & CO., (our sel'ing agents), same address, Frank W. Neef, DEALER IN Fresh and Salted | Meats. | Staple and Fancy Groceries Goods Promptly Dylivered, Free of Charge New Phone 569 207 N. lith st Geo. D. Nokes, Dealer In Milk, Groceries, Fresh, Salt and smoked Meats. S. W. Cor, 18th and Cook Streets. Rell Phone: 3758. Springfield, Il. Home, city property or farms, Don't pay rent Come and see us Jetus sel! your property, rent your houses ard Goilece 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 yourown terms, we mean business. We will sell you a home and convince you that it is cheaper to buy than ivis to pay reut, Just drop in aud let us explain, Chas. S, Gibbs & Co, 2233 S. 5th Street, Old phone 1963. —.) de OsEe eS . me Pubs REAL ESTATE aay Tere Firm and C.ty Prop:rty FP ed | * Bought, Sol. and Exchanged j wo spas ae x «ra Ifyou Are Thinking cf Buying a A ia Ai we PAR or city HOME, please cal! (eee ay ee eee pe 5221 HW. Adams St, Bell Tel, 423 Sp ingfiled, Illinois. | EEE The Union Baptist Church’s Unique Fair Iam Going May 3lst. to June 5th, ’09. Attend. Rev. B. L. Ivory Pas- | tor, Mr. Thomas R, Thompson, Chairman cf Ex. Com. Neal &Brown's Have Moved to Masonic Hall, 117 N. 8th Street To our new quarters, we extend a. spe- cial invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best meal; the bestserv- ices and the bestand most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 21 meals by ticket. $5 00. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request NEAL & BROWN. Proprietresses. FOR RENT—furvished room in nice home, suitable for young man, or working girl. Mrs. Harry Taylor, 1518 East Mason Street, City. Attorney O. V. Royall has re moved from 223} S5 Si, and opened office at 8134 EH, Wash ington St., (Over W. W. Wil son’s Barber Shop) Old Phone 1458, 5 29 1lmo. There isa rare treatin store for all those wno attend the Dan- cing School Wednesday evening, June 9th. Old Telephoae; 3914 The East End Shoe Store 1707 E. Capitol Ave. It is offering SHOES at special prices and hope to sell 250 pairs of Shoes by July Ist. Come and get the advantage of 10% discount R-puiring Neatly Doue ' J. P. ROBERTS, Prop. Don’t fail to attend the floral con- cert and hear one of the most noted singers of the south, the tlack Patti of Nashville, Teun. Mrs. Georgia Murtin, nee Bean, of Decatur, wa6 in the city Sunday and Monday, visiting her many friends and the churches, She reports a ‘She reports a most pleasant trip | The Merchant Blacks will play ja double header at Breckenridge, jnext Sunday.