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THE FORUM Vol. 6. NO. 17. Sport and Amusement [Edited by Old Owl] Johnson will soon fly open a nickleodeon. It's ill wind that blows even no good to the enemy. Hurrah for Johnson. The carnival is the beginning of a greater carnival and a more industrious colored contingent here in the capital. Hurrah for Cansler, Garnett and Lucas, they are all right. Hurrah for 'Fatty' Nelson, the pie eater. What is the matter with the Merchant Blacks—they are 'it.' Decatur wants a big game. The M. B's challenge the world in their class. Come on Decatur. What is the matter with Carbellion, the man from Maccupin? Come on Frank, and put on that 'dope,' it's a go. Hardin Long is figuring out some way for a base ball game picnic with ladies admitted. Good Everett Washington is 'raising sand.' G. Wash Jones is tickled to death over the K. of P. election. G. W. handles all of the K. of P's immense treasure, you see. T. R. T. is thinking up something novel for the encampment. J. M. M. is too busy getting the $$$ to talk of amusement. W. T. Scott is the youngest old timer the world has ever before seen. A. M. W. is laying the foundation for a bank. J. E. T. is looking forward for a great thing soon. This column is for the exclusive rumors of the writer. Address the Owl, in care of The Forum. Sad Death in Decatur. Last week in Decatur occurred the death of Arthur Blue, a highly respected young man whose death was caused by an accidental electrocution. He was loved by many and his friends and acquaintances were legion. His funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings immense. He was laid quietly to rest in Decatur cemetery amid the tears of his innumerable friends—fair ladies and uncovered heads of men and boys. Heard Around the Carnival. Sunday morning as wet and mean as the rain left each, both the proprietors came in nearly in tears but not a soul was heard to "fly off" and swear. Some thought it bad luck, others simply sang and acquiesed in the fact that it could have been worse. Robinson was as happy as a lark. The Pythian Monitor. The Pythian Monitor for July is here. A splendid edition. Let every member see that he gets a copy. For sale a the Dunbar news stands, 815 E. Washington street; Neal & Brown's Masonic Hall and 1707 E. Capitol Ave., and at 1505 S. 17th street. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." The Colored Farm. The parties interested in the colored farm project met last week and perfected their organization, subscribed to several shares of stock and proceeded to business. H. Crawford is secretary and can give you all the information desired. His residence is 1701 E. Lawrence avenue. The next meeting will be held July 8, at the Plasant Grove Baptist church. Come one and all, Pie Eating Contest at the Carnival. Saturday of last week Mr. Lemley put on a pie eating contest at the carnival. The one who ate a big burly pie in the shortest space of time, won the prize of $2. There was some more eating done. Everett Melson, the heavyweight high school junior, ladies' man, athelete, scholar, etc., won the prize He is the H.W.C. of the east end. Robert Cansler was not there. A Correction. Union Baptist church and the pastor wishes to call the attention of the public to the fact that there appeared a mistake in The Forum of last week concerning the trustees of said church as to the paying of the debts of the church. It is true the outstanding debts are paid, but it was not by the truestees' management, it was by the management of the church under the leadership of the pastor. The Union Baptist church is a good church and stands all right finanacially and spiritually but some of our trustees have not stood by the church in its struggle to pay these debts while others have been faithful and stood by the church. Such good men should be congratulated. Some seem to be church disturbers and want to leave the good members and church out and take the honor to themselves. The church will celebrate its birthday anniversary in the near future, at which time they will give a free dinner, to which the public will be invited. A fine program will be rendered and a celebration sermon preached. Come to the Union church, our doors stand open and you are welcome. B L. Ivory, Pastor. MATRIMONIAL Morried Tuesday evening, June 29, at 7:30 p. m. in Decatur, Illinois, at the residence of the bride's brother, Carl L. Watkins 1662 N. Broadway street, Miss Jessie M. Watkins of Decatur, Illinois, and Mr. E. L. Rogers of Springfield. Illinois. The affair was a quiet one, only a few of the bride's relatives and friends being present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A. Crockett, pastor of Antioch Baptist church. The couple left on the 9.25 Interurban for Springfield the same evening. They are residing at 1565 S. 17th St. Bloomington News. Mrs. Luella King returned home Thursday from Decatur, where she visited her grandmother, Mrs. Stonewall Jackson. Owing to Rev. Hall's absence from the city last Sunday, the children of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist church, rehearsed their children's day program. Misses Belle Calhoun and Jimmylee Brown leave Saturday for St. Louis for a two weeks visit at the home of Mrs. Johnette Edwards. The Syndicate club was entertained by Mr. Gordon Grigsby, Tuesday. Rev. William Collins was a Bloomington visitor; Tuesday evening. Mr. Mat Stearles, who has been very sick at the home of his son in Atlanta, Illinois, was brought home Tuesday. He withstood the trip well considering his condition. A the last report he was resting comfortably. Mrs. Meadlock of Decatur, spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. David Cowans. Mesdames D. A. Moore and John Anderson left Friday for a ten days visit at Columbia. Mo. The Eiete Thimble Club met with Miss Bertie Wyche, Thursday afternoon at her home, 527 W. Jackson street. Mrs. David Cowans tendered a reception at her home in honor of Mrs. Wright. Saturday afternoon from two until five. About thirty five guests were present. The out of town guest was. Mrs. Meadlock of Decatur. Messrs. Tom Scroggins and W. Candwell are in Jacksonville demonstrating Oil of Gladness. Mr. Carl Stearles was a Blooming visitor, Thursday. Mrs. W. Davis of Omaha, Neb. is here visiting her mother. Mrs. J. W. Rhoades of 1008 S. Lingston St. Mr. Taylor Bailey was called to Springfield Sunday, due to the illness of his mother. Normal News. Mrs. Hugh Hunter was operated on at the Brokaw hospital but has recovered sufficiently to return home. Miss Rebecca Whittaker returned home Sunday from the Sunday school convention. John Whittaker is able to be out again after being confined to his bed for several weeks. Misses Emma Tate and Minerva Bates of Murphysboro, Ill., and Mrs. Anna Campbell of Centralia, are here attending the I. S. M. U. M. E. J. McCoo and son Jordyce of Chicago, will spend the 4th in the city. Clarence L. Parker has been somewhat indisposed this week. The Sunday Scheol Convention. The annual Sunday school convention of the Springfield District convened in Mattoon, Ill., Thursday and Friday of last week. The convention was largely attended by delegates and visitors from the various schools. Excellent productions in the form of papers, orations, recitations and solos were rendered by different representatives. Decatur, Peoria, Springfield (St. Paul) were front line schools, having eight standards of excellency, namely: teachers' meeting, written review, cradle roll, home department, normal class, loyal army of gradation, decision day and rally day. Decatur was the banner school, having eighty points. Mrs. Isabel Pride of St. John. Miss Althea Blackwell, and Harry Donaldson of St. Paul acquitted themselves well in the representation of their schools. Miss Mary Maxwell received a banner having made a passing mark in the supplementary bible lessons conducted by Rev. Jamison. Miss Daisy Donaldson had the honor of being the only normal graduate from any of the schools. East End Notes Health is good with the exception of Mrs. Charles Renfro who is complaining. But oh! the carnival. We had a blow down Tuesday and it was a loss to us but it was the hand of Providence and we are not complaining. We are getting along nicely from a social standpoint, we can't say financially, yet for it cost us more to install it than we had anticipated, but it has been more than a social success. We have thoroughly established the fact that the colored people can entertain themselves. And no trouble has occurred. It may be that we will keep this movement on foot all the season. We can't say at this writing. We are billed to July 5. We think the colored people will know where to spend the 5th of July, as the 4th comes on Sunday will have to celebrate the 5th. So come down to the carnival. We are planning to take care of you all Terrill and his high dive aparatus is on the ground, and will make the leap twice that day if possible.—East End Man. NOTICE—Anyone paying $1 for The Forum will get the paper for one year and 10 votes will be given to the girl in the contest named by the party paying the $1 and you get the paper one year. The four act drama put on at the Masonic hall. was creditable. Full write-up by characters will appear next week. Mrs. P. C. Cooper will appear in the entertainment at St. Paul Thursday evening. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, Feb- mary 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. BOGERS & BARBOUR . . . Proprietors One Year . . . $1.50 One Month . . . 15c For Copy . . . 5c B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gumson The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, July 3, 1909. RACE PROGRESS Then let us pray that come it may. As come it will for a' that— That sense and worth o'er a' the earth May hear the gree' and a' that. For a' that, and a' that, It's coming yet for a' that. That man to man the world o'er Shall brothers be for a' that. —Robert Burns. Hats off to the ice man. "Is it her 'er nuff fer yer?" is now in order. June went out like 'hell-fire' and also brimstone. In striving to conserve peace and order, be careful not to infringe on the people's inalienable rights. Lovers of puddings and custards will be gratified to observe that the tariff on tapioca is to be revised downward.—St. Globe Democrat. This year may break all previous records and be the hottest year since which time the memory of the oldest citizen runneth not to the contrary. Even though, notwithstanding the fact that it is hot enough to fry egg straight up, you should have due respect for and remember, the coal man, for his day is fast approaching. T. Thomas Fortune, in the New York Age, makes a strong defense of Dr. Booker T. Washington's policy and integrity, and challenges Mr. Walling, or any one else, to show wherein a single sentence. Dr. Washington ever decried higher education for the colored man. This is the exact contention of The Forum on this question. A goodly number of Dr. Washington's critics are delusive in their theory that Dr. Washington is opposed to higher education, opposed to political franchise and opposed the Negro exercising manhood rights. ```markdown ``` EDWARD EVERETT HALE. No great American passes away without bringing ever patriot face to face with the nation's decadent spirit. What once was is now no more; the captains have well nigh departed. Here, there and everywhere, look this way or that, the proud products of our newer life, those that followed the baptism of fire and blood God visited upon us and which for the moment cleansed the nation avenged heaven's disgrace—where are they? Gone, forever gone; their memory forgotten; their examples but a dream, and their words an empty thing. While Edward Everett Hale was "a man of sweetness," he was also a man of blood and iron. He loved and feared God; therefore he dared wherever he stood to apply the inexorable questions and principles with which men deal. Very recently we read a letter written some time ago by Dr. Hale to Mr. Johu E. Bruce, the distinguished Negro writer, in which was reiterated an expressed opinion of many years ago, that the colored people of America, children of the inner heart of the Republic, would realize some day that their complete freedom would be won only in the way that every FREE people since civilization began has won its freedom. Edward Everett Hale was a true child of Boston—the Boston that gave us Sumner and Phillips not the Boston of Cabot Lodge. Perhaps approaching events may make way for Samuel W. McCall to make the name of Hale some thing interest to his countrymen. New York Review. Plutarch tells us that Lycurgus, the great lawgiver, resolved the whole business of legislation into the bringing up of the youth. And this was the reason why his ordinance forbade them having any written laws. --- Lester, in his "Life of Peter Cooper," said that within the corner stone of Cooper Institute was placed a scroll which bore this inscription: "The great object that I desire to accomplish by the erection of this institution, is to open the avenues of scientific knowledge to the youth of our city and country, and so unfold the volume of nature, that the young may see the beauties of creation, enjoy its blessings and learn to love the author from whom cometh every good and perfect gift. --- The historians tell us that amid the wantonness of Asiatic magnificence, the care which the Persian princes bestowed on the education of their children merited the highest praise. They were almost, as soon as born, removed from the palace and committed to charge of eunuchs of approved fidelity and discretion. At seven years of age they learned the exercise of riding, and went daily to the chase to inure them betimes to fatigue and intrepidity. At the age of fourteen they were put under the care of four preceptors eminently distinguished by their wisdom and skill.—National Baptist Union. What is so universal as death must be a benefit.—Schiller. 206 North 14 St. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYER 529 N PETER MYERS & CO. 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 For 723 E. Washi All Laundry. Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. are, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto use the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. Washington Street. 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Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 10 cents for sample copy For Sale at Thompson's and 728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. Synopsis of Illinois Game Law You may hunt and kill qual only from November 10th to December 20, of each year. You must not kill any prairie chicken or grouse for a period of four years from the first day of July 1907 or any wild turkey, pheasant or partridge for a period of six years from July 1, 1907. You must not net, trap or ensnare quail, prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under any circumstances, unless authorized to do so by the State Game Commissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August 1st to November 30th, of each year. You may kill grey, red fox or black squirrels from July 1st to November 15th of each year. You may kill all kinds of snipe and plover from September 1st to May 1st of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September 1st to April 15th of each year. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl after sundown or before sunrise of each succeeding day. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from any steamboat, sailboat, electric or gasoline launch, or from any sinkboat, box or sneakboat, or artificial blind in the open waters of this State. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, pheasants, partridges, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrel for market or commercial purposes. You must not sell, buy or have in possession for the purpose of selling, or transport for the purpose of sale, any wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrels that have been killed in the State of Illinois. Yon must not at any time kill more than twenty wild ducks, geese, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl, or more than fifteen quail or other game birds in one day. You must not kill. Catch or have in possession, living or dead, any wild bird or part of bird other than a game bird, except English sparrow, crow, crow black-bird or chicken hawk, and you must not purchase or expose such birds for sale. You must not destroy or remove from their nests the eggs of any prairie chicken, grouse, quail, wild turkey, pheasant, partridge, duck, goose, brant or song bird. You may kill for commercial purpose and transport for sale or market all kinds of snipe, plover, mourning doves and rabbits. You must not offer for sale or transport for the purpose of selling any snipe or plover or mourning dove after the expiration of five days next succeeding the first day of the closed season; nor can you sell the same during the first two days of the open season. Inhabitants of this State may receive game coming from other states where it is lawful to kill and ship out of such states, and expose and sell on the market such game between the first day of October and the first day of February of the following year. 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! We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 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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 of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. 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(4) "Wonder Hair Grow."—Fertilizers in-cornfields make cornstalks 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. 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(1) Complexion Wonder Creme not with artificial white, but naturally colored every time it is applied. Makes any colored face more attractive like magic. (2) Magnetto-metallic comb ed before using and will straighten. (3) Pomade called "Wonder Keeps it straight, lustrous and flex scalp with a "Wonder Comb" will handsome. (4) "Wonder Hair Grow."—Bestsalks grow, so this fertilizer rubber longer; strengthens the scalp so it can be heated into the scalp with. (5) "Odor Wonder Powder" Thousands of men are barred from horror. Thousands of women are by this invisible barrier. People themselves. Every living being she (6) "Odor Wonder Liquid" is with Odor Wonder Powder or se fragrance. A great luxury for those. (7) This pink variety of Called Shell-Pink. Gives lovely pink colored faces. Light brown complex beauty. Information book free. Corres dress. Agents wanted everywhere. CHEMICAL WONDER CO., or M. B. BERGER & CO., (our sell TO-MORROW MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deductions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor. 139-141 E. 56 St., Chicago, Ill 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 CHA3. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited The Dunbar NewsCompany Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 306 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a regular news store, handling all colored literature, books, etc., also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. L. Rogers, Manager. 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. Visit the new millinery store at 1207 E. Washington streets, for hats for women only. Colored men, stand for better government. Capital City and Ta Cital City Pantatorium and Tailoring Capital City Pantatorium and Tailoring PETER H. HARRIS J. W. Slaughter PAULLAWRE Complete Life W For sale by E. L. SLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S complete Life Work for Only $1.75 sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent J. W. Slaughter. . Proprietor PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent Should be in every intelligent h the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous no Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, of his greatuess shall become know be in every intelligent home over the land. gs so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than er. While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known Should be in every intelligent home over the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known To Peoria Illinois Sys Illinois Traction System. Illinois Traction System. $1.00 ONE WAY $1.95 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 SAFE WAY Residence Phone 2819—R 3 Office Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois The Best that can be Obtained can be bought at the above place. Suits tailored to your own taste in all the latest styles. French Dye and Steam Cleaning. Repairing a Specialty. Try my new Sanitary Steam Presser which gives new life to all woolens. Bell Phone Main-535. Inter-state Phone 99. THE RAPID WAY ```markdown ``` you can buy a CHARTER OAK RANGE or STOVE made of the best material, by the most skilled workmen, for a reasonable amount It will ALWAYS give satisfaction, and will outlast a half dozen of the "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. We are ready to Hang that paper or Paint that House. Paper Cleaning a Specialty. Our Several Years' Experience Assure Satisfaction. We have hung paper and Painted houses over this en tire city-for all classes-give us a trial. SOLD ON 65 YEARS RECORD STYLES, SIZES AND PRICES TO SUIT ALL CHARTER OAK STOVES & RANGES you can buy a CHARTER OAK made of the best material, by for a reasonable amount. It will and will outlast a half dozen of the effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter OAK We sell the best Brussels Carpet 9 x 12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. 6-he BUT Geo. Smith. Office: (Res. I411 E. Adams St. Springfield. Illinois. Smith & Paper Hangers We are ready to per or Paint t Paper Cleaning Our Several Years' Experience We have hung paper and Pa tire city—for all classe 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. rs. AmandaStanton of 409 E. Taylor St., Bloomington. 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. OAK RANGE or STOVE by the most skilled workmen, will ALWAYS give satisfaction, of the "cheap kind." It also For Oak Stoves and Ranges. pets at 85 cents a yard. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. This is a cut showing on Table. The solidest and best t ware drawer in each end. Ca ing dishes from the table. Call Roy Harris Old Telephone. 2599 & 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. Dealer In STAPLE & FANCY GROCE RIES. Fresh and salt Meats. 1030 East Reynolds St. Springfield, Ill. $1 PER WEEK $1 $1.00----PER WEEK----$1.00 We furnish 3 rooms compli- Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed- $1.00 per week. Cheaper than re- per week and own your own fu- and hotels complete. Cash or pa- 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 able on the market with lined silve- be extended to 8 feet without mo- and see it. in 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $ g Room and Bed Room. First cla Cheaper than renting furnished ro own your own furniture. We furn plete. Cash or payments. It will pay never buy. EWING & ADAMS block West of Square, South Side of 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. 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 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. Subscribe for The Forum. --- te for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Room. First class Furniture at printing furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 furniture. We furnish homes, flats payments. It will pay you to see our NG & CO. DAMS St. quare, South Side of Street. Springfield, Ill. Bell 'Phone: 2I56 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. "LOOK TO THE FUTURE." How futile the effort and how senseless a waste of time to ponder and cogitate with vain regrets upon "What might have been." There are few of us who do not have these blue moments of discouragement, but by the exercise of the will they should be dispelled. There is nothing to be gained by meditating upon the past, and such meditation cannot but have a baneful effect upon the future—"Opportunity knocks but once" is an error and the result of pessimistic train of thought, although doubtless all of us, at some time, have seen opportunity glide through our fingers and fain would have recalled it, but repining does not bring it back. Rather gain a lesson by the experience and forge ahead-be optimistic and other opportunities will come. There is no trial in life, no matter how humiliating or discouraging, no failure so ignominious but what has its lesson and good effect to the well-balanced mind. Trouble and sorrow have a refining influence upon us all, if we only look upon it in the right way. It is the power of the will alone, and if that power is not cultivated success and failure alike have their pernicious influences—adapt yourselves to whatever circumstances may govern your environment and through the effort of the will make those circumstances to your own betterment. "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he" is a true saying. Man is made or unmade by himself, in the armory of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself, he also fashions the tools with which he builds for himself mansions of joy, prosperity and peace. By the right choice and true application of thought man rises to divine perfection, by the abuse and wrong application he descends to the level of the beast. Between these two extremes are all the graduations of character, and man is their master and maker.—Omaha Luminary. RADIUM AT $8,000,000. A POUND. New York, Special: The price of radium is now $8,000,000 per pound of 12 ounces. This price has been established by an order given to a British company by Lord L. Veagh and Sir Felix Cassell for 71 grams, a little less than a quarter of an ounce, for which they have contracted to pay $150,000.—Exchange. If millionaires get to 'sporting' around on radium they will become 'busted' as quick as the ordinary 'po devil.' WENDELL PHILLIPS II. When back in the early 80's his class in the Boston University Law School consecrated Wendell Phillips Stafford to the memory of that Wendell Phillips who came like a whirlwind from glory out of the sown wind of New England conservatism, prophecy was in her choicest mood and hope joined hands and hearts with promise. Wendell Phillips was the soul of New England culture, and yet he was the heart of Puritan radicalism; the flower that it took three hundred years to develop in the garden of liberty first laid out when the Mayflower dropped anchor off New England's rock-bound coast, and freedom stretched her wing to the vaulted skies without a sigh, without a blush. When history shall be undertaken by clean hands and honest hearts, by heads whose brains are unclouded, by those who shall seek the truth and have power to discern, differentiate and weigh men and events and comprehend principles, Wendell Phillips will be placed first among all the master-minds of western civilization. His eloquence still rings in the ears of his countrymen, and it is sufficient for the unfolding centuries before us. Wendell Phillips Stafford, now a Judge of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, was named well; his life and his words ar happy accord with the herita fer. which he moves Thosewho heard and those who have read, that masterly address at the recent "Conference on the Condition of the Negro," which began with that burning sentence, "I believe in God and I believe in the Declaration of Independence, are one in slinging out Judge Stafford as the orator of the cause of universal suffrage and universal liberty. The address reads like an inspired message to this nation, dedicated in the beginning to equality and liberty, but which seems inescapably bound to the spirit and influence of slavery, first in one form, then the other. To one of his classmates Judge Stafford sent a copy of this address, which stirred the nation, or, rather, the thinking section of it as no speech has stirred it since Roscoe Conkling spoke the speech of Joseph Benson Foraker thirty years after. The writer, happening in the office of this friend, was requested to read it. Only two hours before the writer had been reading Phillip's "Harper's Ferry." Reading Stafford's speech was like continuing Phillip's masterpiece. Full of striking sentences; rich in imagination; powerful in denunciation; full of sympathy for the oppressed, surcharged with patriotism—it was the indignation of righteousness against organized sin and infamy on horse back, riding down the weak, the defenseless, and every other nobler impulse of a free country. The nation, more than the Negro, might well exult to claim this new Phillips, who rises above the sordid career hotly pursued by this Union; for he speaks in moving tones of divine eloquence like those who warned us of the rolling of glory's artillery before the deluge of blood and thunder, out of which emerged what all thought to be a "new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."—New York Resiew. Hitch thy wagon to a star. Emerson. If you can look into the seeds of time, and say which will grow, and which will not; speak then to me.—Macbeth. If I might control the literature of the household, I would guarantee the well-being of church and state.—Bacon. A $300 KENMORE PIANO FOR $145 On Month's Free Trial to pay--No money do $1 A WEEK Days' Free Tri o money down 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 p n throughout the United States as a piano o north $300.00, and pianos are sold daily fo pare in high quality with this famous pian wn make, but a piano of nation States as a piano of sterling quail are sold daily for more monh 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 address no sent, and we'll willingly send it to your own. Stark P.A. STARCK PIANO CO. CHICAGO. PIANOS, Regular Price Greatly Reduced This W Out This Ten Doll Free Credit Due now more about this famous pian such better than any $300.00 pian e to your home free of charge a sal, and if you are satisfied that it then arrange to pay for it as y paid for inside of three years. Order One day? ur name and address, tell us whe ingly send it to your home 30 day regular Prices $350 t uced This Week Ten Dollars dit Due Bill 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 Cut Out This Ten Dollars One of These Coupons Good as Part 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 ayment RCK PIANO at this sale ingfield, Illinois. United States on these Liber REE 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. P. A. STARCK PIANO CO., 624 E. Adams St., Springfield, Ill Mr. John White visited Peoria, Sunday. Mrs. James Douglas, living in the country, is indisposed. Mrs. L E. Barksdale is now employed as clerk at Salle's furniture store. Mrs. Eva Monroe, after a week's visit in Macomb and other cities, has returned. Mrs. Roie Hunter of E. Reynolds street, is improving after an illness of more than a month. Mrs. Geo. D. Groves of Lincoln, was the guest of her husband in this city, last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. A. W. Naylor and children leave today for Cedarville, and Wilberforce, Ohio, where they will spend the summer. Rev. J. A. Crockett of Decatur was in the city Sunday and preached at Zion church. He was accompanied by Rev. Mr. Hughes. Mr. John White made a flying trip to Chicago last week; he was accompanied by his sister, Miss Edith, who will visit her sister, Mrs. Lillian McCoo for a month. Mrs. L. D. Grimes, niece of Mrs. Jennie C. Morrison, who was enroute from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Frankfort, Michigan, left Saturday afternoon for Chicago on the I. C. Ry. The following persons were elected as delegates to the Sunday school convention from the Union school; James Grav, superintendent; Rev. B. L. Ivory and Miss Annie Carey, the secretary. Mrs. Josie Brummel, of Decatur, spent ten days in the city, the guest of her brother, Mr. Stewart of E. Capitol avenue. She left this week for Jacksonville, where she will visit old friends for a week or ten days after which she returns home. Mrs. Isabel Pride, Misses Althea Blackwell, Mary Maxwell and Daisy Donaldson were royally entertained by the Misses Lawrence of Decatur, last Wednesday, a week ago, while en route to the Sunday school convention in Mattoon. They returned last Saturday, reporting an excellent time. K. of P. News. Capitol City Lodge, No. 12. the promising best Lodge of the state, met last Monday in regular session; nearly fifty members were out and one of the most orderly and discrete meetings for years was held. The decorum was good. There was intelligence seen more conspicuously and the election of officers resulted as follows for the term of six months: Richard Bean—C. C. T. R. Thompson—V. C. C. E. L. Rogers—Prelate (unanimous.) G. Harris—M. A. (unanimous) C. Leggins, Trustee (long term) Tellers—Holoway and Mitchell Joseph L. Morgan, second lieutenant of Company H, Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guard, has been appointed to a position as messenger in the Státe Free Employment Bureau, a newly created department. Mr. Morgan is a worthy young man his many friends will be glad to hear of his success. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. Have your PrescriptionS rilled at the Drug Store —Q F— Quality and Right Prices. Clarkson'S 213 S. 6th St. SOMETHING YOU WANTED The Industrial History of the Negro, for sale at Thompson's and 1707 E. Capitol Ave Ice Cream For Sale Saturdays and Sundays, at residence, 2324 E. So. Grand Ave. Mrs. R. G. Douglas. For Sale Home, city property or farms. Don't pay rent. Come and see us, let us sell your property, rent your houses and collect your bills. Here are a few of our bargains— One 5 room house $1,000 One 4 room house $1,300 One 8 room house $1,400 One 7 room house at less than cost of house. Make your own terms, we mean business. We will sell you a home and convince you that it is cheaper to buy than it is to pay rent. Just drop in and let us explain. Chas. S. Gibbs & Co., $223\frac{1}{2}$ S. 5th Street. Old phone 1963. --- Our Seventh Semi-Annual Clearing Sale Now Going On IF you wish an excellent bargain in any kind of Ladies wearing apparel do not fail to attend this sale. Come early, so as to have the choice of a large selection. REMEMBER, everything of the Spring and Summer stock must be sold regardless of cost. Nothing reserved. One of our basic principles—Never to carry any Garment from season to season. Clearing of Coats Linen Coats, 38 inches long, half f large patch pockets, 5.00 value le price...... s, 36 inches long, in checks and s button trimmed, 7.50 values. le price...... mohair, full length coat, strapped 5.50 value. Clearing sale price...... fitted Covert Coats, 13.75 values. le price...... long Pongee Coats, black satin and 5.50 values. Clearing sale Clearing of Skirts Clearings of wash goods, Petticoats, Cloth and Silk Suits of unequaled values offered. A sale of importance. The savings are decidedly unusual. Neuman's 121-WEST SIDE OF SQUARE "A Shop for Ladies" 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 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.