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Historical Society State House THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 22. Hon. L. Y. Shermon 1 President of the State Board of Control. Ex-Lieutenant, ex-Speaker of the House and one of the ablest lawyers and parliamentarians in the state. Notable Event in Bloomington Society Wedding of Miss Mary Maben and James Mann. Was Attended by Guests From Many Central Illinois Cities-Church Marriage with Much An event of surpassing interest to the colored people of central Illinois, took place at the A. M.E. church last evening, when Miss Mary Maben, Detroit, Michigan, and James Mann of Upper Alton, Illinois, were united in marriage. The young people are well known in this city and other parts of the state, and the church was crowded to the doors with friends and relatives of the contracting parties, not only from Bloomington, but from Decatur, Peoria, Quincy, Chicago and other points. The church was tastefully decorated in green and white, there being three arches along the main aisle which were covered with asparagus fern and white asters tied with white ribbon, while a gate similarly decorated, was placed at the end of the aisle nearest the rostrum, on which were palms and other potted plants. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Lutie Anson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blue, of this city, sang a solo, "All for You," being accompanied by Mrs. Susie Whitefield, of Okmulge Oklahoma, a sister of the "Be ye doers and not sayers only." bride, who also gave the march from Lohengrin for the bridal party. While Mrs. Anson was singing, the mother of the bride proceeded slowly down the aisle on the arm of an usher, in advance of the bridal party. The little flower girls, Dorothy Young of Quincy, and Marie Anson of this city, and the ring bearer, Master John Ray, came next and held the gates ajar while the remainder of the bridal party passed slowly down the aisle. Miss Georgia Harri-on of Peoria, was maid of honor and the brides maids were Misses Harrieta Green and Alberta Wyche of this city. Mr. Walker Duff of Normal, was best man and the attendants were Messrs. Albert Hoagland, and Julius Maben, a brother of the bride. The ushers were Messrs. Jerry Crawford and Walter Whittaker of Normal. The bride was attired in a gown of white brocaded messaline silk with imported lace trimmings. She wore a wreath and veil and carried a bouquet of white rosebuds. The bridesmaids were all gowned in white. The bride and groom were met at the end of the aisle by Rev. J. L. Johnson, pastor of the church, who pronounced the impressive marriage service of that church. After the ceremony, the congregation remained seated while the wedding party filed out of the church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Maben. Her father formerly lived in Bloomington, being a painter and paper hanger, but has made his home in Detroit for the past ten years, where Mrs. Mann has also resided. The groom is a native of Upper Alton, his family being highly respected citizens of that place. He was employed in this city some years ago with the firm of J. F. Humphreys & Co., and it was here that he first became acquainted with his bride. He at present holds the position of head chef in the Western Military Academy, at Upper Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Mann will take a short honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls and will be at home to their friends in Upper Alton after August 10. The Syndicate club held a picnic at Orendolp Spring, last Wednesday —Miss Elva Stanton of Springfield, was here to attend the Mann-Maben wedding. —Miss Semella Crouder is visiting her mother in Decatur. —Mrs Roy Williams is visiting in Holder. —The Woman's Club met with Mrs. Emily Wilson. 313 S. East street, on Thursday afternoon. —Mrs. Dr. Covington has been confined to her home with rheumatism. —Misses Frances and Inez Moss were here to attend the Mann maben wedding. —I. W. Woodson of Peoria, is visiting in Bloomington, for a few days. —Mesdames Rufus Lashley and John Morris gave a variety shower on the bride last Saturday afternoon, at the home of the former. —Miss Lizzie Johnson entertained the Elite Thimble Club, Thursday afternoon. Miss Myrtle Clem is visiting in Kentucky. Week in Society Local and Personal A Meeting in the Interest of Business. Program at New Hope Church Aug. 12. Rally at St. John A.M.E. Church Tomorrow. Musical Club. Miss Maggie Wall of Cairo, a teacher in the public schools of that city, was in the city this week the guest of Mrs. T. W. Warrick. Rev. Wilson of the Episcopal church, has arrived and will preach his initial sermon at St. Luke tomorrow. All are invited. T. W. Warrick returned home this week after a two week's absence, having been to Grand Lodge sessions of the U. B. F., in Chicago and to St. Paul. He reports that St. Paul is a fine place Your attention is called to the program in this issue to be rendered at New Hope church, Aug. 12. No one should stop their paper but strive to get others to read. The trouble is, colored people have not read enough literature of their own. Messrs. Henry King, Charles Nolan and R. S. Donaldson, attended the Grand Lodge of the G. U. O of O. F., in Jacksonville, this week. Miss Margaret Young, who has been visiting in the city the past two weeks, returned to her home in Chicago, Tuesday. The public's attention is called to the rally at St. John church tomorrow; it is the final struggle by the E. T. C club to raise money and they solicit your aid as well as your attendance. Grace M. E. church is progressing and Rev. Smalley is to be congratulated. A very enthusiastic meeting in the interest of "Business," was held at St. Paul church, the evening of the 2d. M. Grubbs and other local men made interesting talks. The town is stirred from center to circumference from a business standpoint. G. W. Coleman, after an absence of four months, has returned to the city. His brother and sister were both buried in Huntington, Ky., having died within four days of each other. Mr. Coleman has our sympathy. G. A. Barksdale has removed to 1715 S. 17th street, where he has bought a beautiful home. S. J. Williams of S. 17th street has returned from a visit to his home at Monmouth. Emancipation Day should be celebrated in good order September 22. Mrs. Josie Snowden Meeks of Princeton, Ky., arrived in the city this week and is sick at the home of her father, 1701 S. G. Avenue, East. Program at New Hope. The following program will be rendered August 12, at New Hope Baptist church, corner of 8th and Miller streets. Selection by the choir; invocation by the pastor, chorus; recital. Mrs. L. E. Barksdale; instrumental solo, Mrs. Pearl Drake; vocal duet, Misses Gertrude and Malinda Watts; instrumental, the Misses Nelson; recital, Mrs. E. L Rogers; vocal solo, Miss Leota Singleton; instrumental solo, Mrs. Gaddie; vocal solo, Mrs. Tate; recital, Mrs. E. B Smith; vocal solo, Miss Nancy Brown; solo, J. T. Coleman; chorus by the company. Mrs. Bettie Coleman, manager. Admission 10c. Entertains Musical Club. The Benedicto Musical Club was very charmingly entertained by Miss Allene White at her studio on E. Adams street, last Monday evening. The biography and compositions of Engleman will be the study for August. After the completion of business the club went in a body to Mrs. Harvey's where the hostess had prepared dainty refreshments. The club will meet at the studio at 7:30 the evening of the 9th. All members be prompt so as to avoid fine. White Man Lynched in Missouri. When a set of people or a community, is allowed to become brutal and barbarous with one particular race, it is only a matter of time before those same people will turn upon themselves and devour their own. Fifteen years ago Negroes were the only persons "worthy to be lynched," but how is it now? Last week, a white man was lynched in Missouri for murdering a farmer. "The laws of changeless justice bind oppressor with oppressed," is true at all times. Normal News. It has been announced that Jerry Crawford and Miss Maggie Neil will be married in the near future. At 9 o'clock Tuesday, at the home of his father, O. W. Whittaker, occurred the death of Fred Whittaker. He had been ill for several months with tuberculosis and his death was not unexpected. He was an undertaker in Indianapolis; he is survived by his father, two brothers, and two sisters. He was a young man of lovable disposition and will be missed by all his acquaintances. From Oklahoma. Mrs. Killion, formerly of this city but now of Oklahoma, is visiting relatives in this city. They live on a farm of 120 acres near the town called Catosa. She is accompanied by a Mrs. Smith, a native of the new state. MORTUARY—Mrs. W. P. Hubbard died this week and the funeral was held Thursday at New Hope church at 2.30 p. m., Rev. Tate officiating. She was well known and came from a family of pioneer farmers, being a daughter of Mr. John Brown. THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 6s Sixth St. Phone Main 938 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gemsan The Printer 1051 8e. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday. August 7, 1909. Will our white neighbors ever adopt the policy of publishing the virtues of their Negro neighbors instead of their vices.—Atlantà Independent. Of course if their be merchants who believe that advertising in colored papers does not pay, the colored people should prove the contrary by not patronizing them The fellow who finds it necessary on every public occasion to preach, I am a Baptist, Methodist, Odd Fellow or Pythian, you can put it down that he is more of a hypocite than anything else. Atlanta Independent. In a few days from now the annual conference of the A.M.E. church will convene. In behalf of the people, en masse, we petition for the retention here of Revs. T. Price of St. Paul and G.W. Jones of St. John churches. The fact that Rev. Price has been here, the allotted time, five years, argues irrefutably of his reputation. He has made a splendid pastor and his life has been a living example of a true christian —we are pleased to say the same thing for Rev. Jones, who has only been with us one year in September. The colored business man must advertise more. The Forum, you will note, has only three or four steady colored advertisers, not counting professional men; namely, J. W. Slaughter, Grady & Webster, and Neal & Brown. The colored business men expect trade and they expect the colored paper to preach this, therefore every colored business should have standing advertisements. The manifesto issued and promulgated by the Advisory Board of the Law and Order League, is very timely and very opportune. The article shows that members of the League are sincere and are striving for the up-lift of the colored people. The declaration is one of the strongest and most vital that has been issued. Every community in the state will do well to read and heed it. U. S. Senator Stone will probably prefer not to slap any more dining car waiters if he is to be arrested and hauled to the police station as a result. TESTING THEIR WORTH. Every day colored men are testing their worth and their reliability. They are making their way either smoother or harder, and this applies to the men in ordinary every day vocations. If a colored man is a janitor of any kind, to hold that job in this section of the country, he can do so only on his merits. People have no time to give to a man who goes drunk and is always 'getting off' to go to some picnic or go on the excursion Furthermore you must be reliable, have your employer to know that if you are late or even miss a half day to feel assured that something unavoidable happened. Also we must be honest; a dishonest man is useless. A man should also strive to please his employer and make him feel that your services are nearly indispensible. Too often we find colored men so trifling and irresponsible that they lose good jobs. This applies to our young women in house service. We are on trial testing whether or not we are as good, as reliable and as competent as other races, whether you believe it or not. THE BOARD OF CONTROL. Hon. L. Y. Sherman, ex-Lieut Governor, ex-Speaker of the House, ex Judge of McDonough county and a prominent lawyer and politician of this city, has been made head of the new Board of Control. A very honorable and a very important position. No better selection could have been made had the governor or searched the state for months. This has been demonstrated. The entire personnel of the Board is a creditable one. Mr. Frank Whipp is one of the finest and most accurate accountants in the state and surpassed by but few in the country. Gov Deneen is proving that he intends that the fittest men hold the positions and run the affairs. Philosophers may theorize and speculate, but human life has always been too real, too brief, insomuch that philosophic speculations could never satisfy earnest souls. We grant that philosophy did destroy the credulity, enthusiasm and truthfulness of primitive times; but at the same time it suggested mysteries which it could not fathom, proposed problems that it could not solve, raised doubts that it could not dispel and aroused fears that it could not quiet. It threw clouds over the sunshine of Homer and Socrates, and it had no anodyne to offer the sufferer here, nor any light to throw up on the hereafter. Only God can satisfy the longing soul, and since the world by wisdom has never known God, philosophy has never been able to satisfy the cravings of the soul.—National Baptist Union. If you do not want The Forum continued for another year after your subscription has run out, you then notify us by postal card to discontinue it. 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You'll think so when you see the new spring shapes that are ready. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work. 305½ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic Political integrity is the road but thieves reap what is sown. Clark-Thompson & Tucker Have just received a large supply of New Millinery from Chicago—the latest styles and latest patterns Grand Opening SATURDAY and MONDAY & Tucker 1207 E. Washington St, SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS 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. 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 TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p.m. Owl cars at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:05 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:09 and 12:36 a. m. For South Second street every 10 min- utes from 6:00 a, m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:43 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12;24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a, m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m. and 11:24 p. m, For Spring and East Carpenter streets every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m. and 12:08 and 12:30 a, m. For South Grand avenue eevery 15 min- utes from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p.m. Owl cars at 11:45 p.m, and 12:07 and 12:30 a.m. For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p.m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a.m. For Hast Capitol avenue every 12 min- utes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:30 °p, m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For North Ninth street every 12 ‘min- utes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m, For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. For Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:37 p.m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m, For South Bighth street every 15 min- utes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p.m, Owl cars at 11:37 and 11:52 p. m. and 12:30 and 12:52 a. m. Cars leave Fifth and Washington: For South Eleventh street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a, m, until 12:52 a. m. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a.m. until 11:22 p,m. Owl cars at 11:52 p.m. and 12:23 a. m. 4 New Pantatorium Opened Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing All Work Guaranteed to Satisfy. Experienced Workmanship. Woods & Hughes Proprietors. 1024 East Washington Street. Springfield, Ill. Chancery Notice State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss. Mary Kneffley vs. William Kneffley in Chancery Affidavit of the unknown residence of Wil- liam Kneffley. defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, Notice is hereby given to the said William Kneffley that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court. in the Chan- cery side thereof, on the 13th day of July A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1909, as_ is by law required, Now, ualess you, the said William Kneffley, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Cireuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be: holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the 1st Monday of September A.D, 1909,and plead, answer or demur to said com- plainant’s bill of cemplaint, the same and the mat- ters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES, Circuit Clerk CHAS. S. GIBBS. Complainant's Solicitor ee eh Chancery Notice. State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss. Edward Brown vs. Nellie Brown in Chancery. Affidavit of the non-residence of Nellie Brown defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said Nellie Brown that the complainant filed his bill of com- plaint in said Court in the Chancery side thereof, on the 26thday of July, A, D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1909, as_is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Nellie Brown shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, onthe first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of September A. D, l909, and plead, answer or demur to said com- plainant’s bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill, S. T, Jonas, Cmas. 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ER we 2 DosE DIRT SMOKB NYU oom 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. Higgin- botham is chairman, of the social sec- tion; 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 lit- erary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25e the month. We have all man- ner 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. Colored Skin Made Lighter. Colored Skin Made Lighter. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York manufactures seven Chemical "Wonders," which enable colored people to improve their appearance. These wonders cost 50c each. White women spend millions to beautify themselves. Colored people should make themselves attractive as possible. Colored men who use these wonders secure better situations in banks, clubs and business houses. Colored women occupy higher positions socially and commercially, marry better and get along better. 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"It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Quick and good services rendered G. A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. EDWAD BAUMANN CHA3. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited 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 SOMETHING YOU WANTED. The Industrial History of the Negro. for sale at Thompson's and 1707 E. Capitol Ave 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. "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. 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 bar gains One 5 room house $1,000 One 4 room house $1,300 One 8 room house $1,400 One 7 room house at less than cost of house. Make your own terms, we mean business. We will sell you a home and convince you that it is cheaper to buy than it is to pay rent. Just drop in and let us explain. Chas. S. Gibbs & Co., $223\frac{1}{2}$ S. 5th Street. Old phone 1963. 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. 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? S. GIBBS and Counsellor at Law. RY PUBLIC. 231 S. 5th St. te Dental Parlors. O. V. ROYALL LAWYER To Peoria .VIA. 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. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY Capital City Pantatorium and Tailoring PETER H. HARRIS Visit The Dunbar Nick Slaughter, . Proprietor Dunbar Nickleodeon Visit The Dunbar Nickleodeon Owned and controlled by colored men. The only such enterprise In Central Illinois. The shows are on continuously and high class. The best order and co Remember the place: 70 House on the south side are on continuously and are the very best and class. The best order and conduct is maintained. Number the place: 706 is the Colored house on the south side of street. The shows are on continuously and are the very best and high class. The best order and conduct is maintained. Remember the place: 706 is the Colored House on the south side of street. Miss Siloane Nelson, Ticket Seller. 706 E. Washington St. - Sprin Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. 706 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. THE SAFE WAY DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. Old Phones: Office 1458 Res. 1794 813 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Washington Street. (Over Wilson's Barber Shop.) THE RAPID WAY The Best that can be Obtained can be bought at the above place. Try my new Sanitary Steam Presser which gives new life to all woolens. Bell Phone Main 535. Inter-state Phone 99. 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. PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent With Gorgeous Illustrations 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 --- AGENTS WANTED Can make from $5.00 to $25.00 per day It is The Best Seller that Has ever Been Upon the Market. "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. The Colored American Magazine FOR JULY American Magazine U L Y The Colored American Magazine FOR JULY CONTAINS Southern Position, Anti-Anglo-Saxon—J. Spencer Bassett Economic Analysis of American Prejudice—W. H. Bulkley Trinity of Slavery Poets Juliet M. Bradford Lines of Progress G. G. Walker Africa's Call (Poem) I. DeHoughton Cooke New State for the Negro William Archer The Black Spectre in Georgia FRED. R. MOORE, Publisher 7 and 8 Chatham Square N. Y. 10 CENTS THE COPY $1.00 PER YEAR FOR SALE AT 815 and 728 E. Washington St. E. L. ROGERS, General Agent Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819-R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois J.B.OSBY REAL ESTATE Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged If you Are Thinking of Buying a FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. Illinois. Springfiled, Illinois. WANTED--A RIDER AGENT sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense, and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES 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 $39.99 to $49.99 for bargain hauls mailed free. We imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and COASTER-BRAKES. equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free, single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. $8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $4 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 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 NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESORIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESORIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up all punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers seating that their tires haveonly been pumped up once or twice in the 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. The regular price of these tires is $8, so per pair, but for furnishing purposes we are making a special factory price to 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. advertising the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. 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. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. we want you to send us a trial order IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. TWO YEARS For $1.25 A complete history of TWO history making years. Every detail of every important event in the country and throughout the world. The entire proceedings of Congress at several extra and regular sessions. TWO FULL YEARS of our new National and State Administrations. The verdict of the people at the elections of 1910. ALL THE NEWS OF ALL THE EARTH. THETWICE-A-WEEK ISSUE OF THE SAINT LOUIS Globe-Democrat OF THE Two big papers every week. Eight or more pages each Tuesday and Friday. THE BEST NEWSPAPER in the United States. Pre-eminent as a journal for THE HOME. Unrivaled as an exponent of the principles of the REPUBLICAN party. Always bright, always clean, always able, always newsy, always RELIABLE. Two Yearly Subscriptions $1.25 Send $1.25 TO-DAY for your own subscription TWO YEARS. Or, if you prefer, you may send $1.25 and the name of one of your neighbors and this great SEMI-WEEKLY paper will be mailed ONE YEAR to both of you. Single YEARLY subscriptions ONE DOLLAR, and The Paper Is Worth The Money. SAMPLE COPIES FREE THE GLOBE PRINTING COMPANY St. Louis. Mo. SS fees SoLDoNssyearsreconD | WHICH IS THE $1 PER WEEK $1 STYLES, SIZES AND PRICES TO SUIT ALL CHE APEST ? f . $1.00-_—_-PER WEEK———$1.00 Fig: You can buy a range tr rs OAK. BP | actly nur Lee ae whe We furnish 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. " ea ore competent workmen, for ; : Sper hs 7 ig ee eo little money. ft will Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed Room. First class Furniture at Sa NEVER give satisfaction, and will only last a few years $1.00 per week. Cheaper than renting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 with careful use. —_—_—— BUT —— cm per week and own your own furniture. We furnish homes, flats HARTER ‘ ae buy ao fiaterial, sae oar at cota and hotels complete. Cash or payments. It will pay you to see our for a reasonable amount It wil ALWAYS give satisfaction, : i and will outlast a half dozen of the “cheap kind.” It also Furniture if you never buy. effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges. T. L. E V V ING & CO. We sell the best Brussels Carpets at 85 cents a yard. 5 418 AD A MS St i 9x12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. fz e | Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. Le One-half block West of Square, South Side of Street. New Phone 2039. Springfield, Il. This is a cut showing one pattern of the famous patent top Table. The solidest and best table on the market with lined silver- ware drawer in each end. Can be extended to 8 feet without mov- Modern! Expert! DENTISTRY At Dental College Prices PROPANE CORO PEG! 9 Reade a tac RTS Terms to Suit. No Students. Painless Extracting Free $3 00—Set of TeethS—3 00 Gold Crowns, 22K........$3-00 Bridgework .......$3.00 Porcelain Crowns......... 3.00 Gold Fillings...... .75¢ q G Silver Fillings....soc Examination Free. Written guarantee with : all work. iad ad lalalaliii Hours—8 to 8. Sundays—g to 1. Davis Dental Specialists 2064 &, 6th St., Over Furlong’s £ REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery, Their Bottle Beer. is Fine Boch’s Special Can’t be Beat » Try it? —FOR SALE AT— Neal and Brown’s The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature; in- cluding copies of the Forum, Colored men, stand for better gov- ernment. —— ‘Subscribe for The Forum. WEEKLYCOURIBRJOURNAL HENRY WATTERSON, Editor. Is a Nationa: Newspaper, Demo- cratic in politics. It prints all the news without fear or favor. The regu- lar price is $1.00 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. —e te Mrs. AmandaStanton of 409 E. Taylor St,, Blooming- ton, Ill,, has lodging rooms for men. Call inhe evenings, Visit the new millinery store at 1207 E. Washington streets, for hats for women only. Public stenogra. phy. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewri- ting and amanuensis work. Business let- ters, accounts itemiz- ed, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 8.6 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 @ copy at J. E. 'Thompson’s grocery store or Neal & Brown’s restaurant. Bell ’Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Gffice Hours: ) 9 to 12 M. Boom — No. 1 2to5 P. M. Upstairs. 7to9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General sur- gery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Tllinois. Race Adjustment By Professor Kelley Miller One of the greatest Books by a colored man on the market The Price is $2.18, but in order to raise our circula- tion we offer you this book and The Forum for one year for $2.25, you getting the Forum for only 12 cents for one year. This Offer is good until Sep. tember 18, 1909. The pastor and members of-St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing in- vitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o’clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. EE EEEEESSSSPPDUS Se THE TRUTH IS INDESTRUCTIBLE no higher purpose than separat- ing error from truth and we live for no higher purpose, The word truth in its last analy. sis means suffering and the edi tor of the Independent is willing to suffer for the character truth builds. The Iudependent is de voted to the truth and her cause and would rather endure the suf fering and misery she imposes to enjoy the happiness aud ap. plaudits that error invites, Whether defending the cause of the church, society or State, our primary purpose is to serve the truth. We stand for truth not error, for principle not falla. cy. Like Abraham Lincoln, the suffering we endure for the sake of the truth, is a sorrow we would not exchange for the hap piness that we could enjoy for the sacrifice of the principle in- volved. {n the discussion of religion, we believe in those principles that creep oat in the every day life of the individual in his every day conduct with his fellowman. The pure and undefiled religion which visits the widows and or. phans in their afflictions, and re- lieves the sick and helpless in the time of need. That religion that knows no color, class or caste. but is ready to administer when humanity calls, We have no patience with that religion which only gives exercise to its being on Sunday, but that reli- gion whose fundamental princi- ple of living is the golden rule, We believe in a religion that teaches honesty at work, efficien. cy in service and the joy of doing any kind of work well. We do not care much about this precept religion, we want a religion that is exemplified by the individual in his or her every day life by actual example. In discussing the race problem the Independent stands for those policies and measures that seem it soundest and sanest, Those principles and policies which recogn.ze most wisely, tre white man's prejudices and concedes him the same right to stand up and oppose a Negro because he is a negro, that we reserve unto ourselves to oppose a white man because he is wnite, We have distinct and definite views of our own about the negro’s right in politics and our views may not agree with the majority of our people, but studying the condi. tions that we are up against in the light of every experiences and tangible results accruing therefrom, the Independent can not escape the conclusion that it has reached and often enunciates “That God never intended that ignorance and poverty should control intelligence and wealth,’’ and we are at least a hundred years ahead of our day in our political demands Every man who votes is not fit to hold high and responsible office. The In dependent neither abrogates or abdicates the negro’s constitu. tional right to vote and to exer cise every rieht of the American is most largely composed of white or black men. There is no getting away from this condi. tion and we had as well meet the issue squarely. Our effort to force the domination of the weak and irresponsible over the strong and responsible can have only one ultimate end, the exclusion of the good with the bad, the worthy with the unworthy. and there is no denying of this doc trine. It matters not whether the white man is right or wrong, ‘the moral of his position is not the question for us to address ourselves to, The condition ex ists that the white man is at war with us andthe only tenable or defensible position for us to take is to discover from what angle we can best conquer our neigh: bor’s prejudice. In getting mon- ey and wealth is the straightest route, then let us address our. selves to the accumulation of vast wealth, If buildidg upand en- during moral racial structure will accomplish it, then let us set about the work, and if the aban donment of the field of politics will do it, except to preserve in tact the right to vote, and give our entire attention to industrial and economic development, then let us do it, Wisdom would sug gest the discovery of the disease and then set about the removal of the cause.—Atlanta, (Ga.,) In. dependent, ——————— A $300 KENMORE FREER tres ee ee On Month’s Free Trial 3 Years to pay--No money down 30 Days’ Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME The Kenmore Piano is not an unknown make, but a piano of national reputation, known throughout the United States as a piano of sterling quali- ties. 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 Only $145 | Uniy UPRIGHT PIANO 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. 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, Gr a | se s— eee HI aol ES, Se ee ee E Talia eee oer a Ee I i eS 4) | a i BS ee a A | If SOD ee Eee adi Wa 2 ell rg id al bebbieiiiee aca een xm et Mie fren — eaiommn ieee) esa aes eat NG A See ws i i) re ey errr 1d. i ‘ie PRESS ee A aS Ce RE iy Saeed crest BY Hi AMT f Witt LEA LAY % Semen OMA He Pat bl ei Aa ener Hay it ; wa Pastas tr TTT eSeSeERESeeeerTEy | Seer OTT Yen UIC tl er nee em A Me Pe ee a Me . W. STARCH 22a ee vnaGo. ZZ] j star PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars $10 Free Credit Due Bill . One of These Coupons Good as Part NS Saree a taupe ae er Re oa oy Oe Parents should never fail to make home attractive for chil- dren, and there is no better way to do this than purchases of good books and music. A small li brary of well selected booxs in the home has saved many a youth from wandering into the baleful ways of the prodigal son, where paternal strictness and severity would have spread nothing but dislike, and a fixed resolve to ab. scond at the first opportunity, Good books and pleasant sur. roundings have weaned many a youth from his wild impulses to roam about indefinitely, and made him to dwell contented, obedient and happy. lingering by the pa rental fireside. In a family how ever rich or poor, no other good is so cheap or so precious as thoughtful, watchful love.—Na tional Baptist Union. ‘The Thaw episode is like Ban- quo’s ghost. Will Ask for the League Here. The representatives of the lo. cal Negro Business League, when in the National body at Louisville, will make a strong plea for the League to come here in 1910 or 1911. This city is not as large as some of the previous places, but will show them how well we can do things if the League comes here. We have the unqualified support of the white Business Men and the Chamber of Commerce. Netice. We want you people to con- tinue taking The Forum and other colored papers. There seems to be enough strong evi- dence presented every day to compel you to do so. We are trying to do youa great service by running this paper. Pianos shipped to any part of the United States on these Libera Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues, P. A. STARCK PIANO CO., Manufacturers. R. H. REID, Mer. 624 E, Adams St., Springfield, Ill Quite a goodly number from here visited Jacksonville this week, attending Grand Lodge Sessions of the orders of G.U.O. of O. F, and H. H. of Ruth. Society and Local Entertainment. "Dee-light-ful." This, very meagrely, might express the quality of Mrs. Hamilton's entertainment at the St. Paul A.M. E. church, last Tuesday night. Every number was replete with "uniqueness," and, the entire program as printed in The Forum last week, was produced. There was Negro, Scotch and Indian folklore, the sort that has immortalized Dunbar, and 'Bobby' Burns, "Rainbow." a popular and very pretty Indian folksong, etc. "Old Black Joe," in pantomime by the six little girls, was gracefully portrayed as was Comin' Thro' the Rye." The recitation by little Helen White, added lustre, but the recitation by Mrs. Hamilton of a "Accountability, b"The Delinquent," by the late lamented Dunbar, could not have been better. You see just what the poet intended that you should when Mrs. Hamilton recites. Then "Little Orphan Annie." "A Conquered Coquette." and "The Lost Chord," showed the diversified versatility of Mrs. Hamilton's elocutionary powers. "Auntie Doleful's Visit" by Miss Annie Carey, again proved that the young lady has latent elocutionary ability that needs development in the finer points of the art. She has an excellent voice and her enunciations clear. "The Sioux Chief's Daughter," was a bit of Indian folklore, beautifully portrayed in pantomime by Misses Blossom Barton. India Harris Adelaide Price, Edythe White, Zadie Smith and Esther Florville and illicited much favorable comment. Then the character solo, "Rainbow," by Miss Blossom Barton, was sweetly sung, to the delight of the audience. The eleventh number on the program proved to be interesting. It was a tableaux and was executed by the little girls, their descriptions being, The Toilet of Bride, Flight from Pompeii, Death of Virginia, The Search, Gossip, Anger, Impudence, Love. In Sight of Home, Farewell to Home, Star of Bethlehem. The solo by Mr. C. E. Hamilton, was rendered in a pleasing manner. "The Dream of Fair Women." was a bit of dramatic reciting by nine young ladies in costumes of Joan of Arc, Helen of Troy, the proud and austere Cleopatra, the sweet voiced Daughter of Jeptha, etc., who gave limpid impersonations of these fair women, their graciousness, haughtiness, austerity and other qualities. It was a clever piece of acting and was roundly applauded. The band played the closing selection and thus ended one of the most delightful entertainments ever given in Springfield. The audience was a large and appreciative one and expressed its approval by the lavish applause accorded after each number. On to St. John A.M.E. church tomorrow. The E. T. C's are making their home run. Rev. Goff of Jacksonville, occupied the pulpit at Grace M.E church. Sunday, and preached three able sermons. The Unique The Grand Lodge of K. of P's. will meet in Peoria in 1910 Springfield in 1911. Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Bowles of Chicago. Ill., are in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. S. D. Lee, parents of Mrs. Bowles. Mrs. Effie Bowman returned Friday of last week, from Kansas City, Mo., where she had been attending the bedside of her mother who died and was buried July 26. Mr. Solomon White of East Reynolds street, is visiting in Michigan for health and recreation. You must trade with the advertisers, white or colored. The ladies report a very pleasant time last Saturday at their picnic. A game of base ball was played and the enthusiasm ran high. The Willing Workers think they will have a permanent organization. John L. Smith of Quincy, has been in the city since the breaking of camp by the 8th regiment, working at his trade-paper hanging, having secured several good contracts. Mrs. Eva Mouroe has been traveling considerably for the past month, in the interest of the Old Folks' Home and the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Alma Smith of E. Stuart street, left this week for Kentucky, where she will visit for several days. OFF FOR DETROIT. E. E. Perkins, Otis B. Duncan and James C. Adams, representatives of the local order of Elks, leave tonight for Detroit, Michigan, where the Grand Session convenes next week. Mr. Perkins will be accompanied by his wife. They expect quite a delightful trip as Michigan is the land of medicinal zephyrs and healthful cool lake breezes. Mr. Perkins says he expects to reelect Dr. Wm. E. Atkins, of Hampton, Va., Grand Exalted Ruler. FOR SALE Man or Woman.—A 320 Acre South African Veteran Bounty Land Certificate. Issued by the Department of the Interior, Government of Canada, Ottawa, under the Volunteer Bounty Act, 1908. Good for 320 acres of any Dominion Land open for entry in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. Any person over the age of 18 years, Man or Woman, can acquire this land with this Certificate without further charge. For immediate sale, $800. Write or wire, L. E. Telford, 131 Shuter Street, Toronto, Canada. 7.31 8 21 Divine Services at the Evangelical 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. 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 Litera- --- EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28,1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLAY CAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMAND WITHOUT REGARD TO RA AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES AND WITHOUT RESERVATION OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOUR AMENDMENTS TO THE CO LESS TO STATE THAT I SQUARELY ON THAT PLAN BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JU THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPIN CAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY Learn Music an The Orpheu — With— Miss Allene White 1424 E. Adams St. Instructions fr Neal & E Resta Have Moved to 117 N. 8t To our new quarte cial invitation THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHI-EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN BUT REGARD TO RACE OR COLOR, AND JUST EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS NEED TO STATE THAT I STAND WITH MY PARTY ON THAT PLANK IN THE PLATFORM, AND THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND FAIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERI-IRIT OF FAIR PLAY. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHICAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE OR COLOR, AND JUST AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, AND WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS NEEDLESS TO STATE THAT I STAND WITH MY PARTY SQUARELY ON THAT PLANK IN THE PLATFORM, AND BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERICAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. My Lord Music and be in Demand —AT— Orpheus Studio With— Allene White Adams St. Telephones: Bell { 3866 1567-4 Interstate 1959. Instructions free to orphans. al & Brown's Restaurant Moved to Masonic Hall, 117 N. 8th Street new quarters, we extend a spe- al invitation to the public. Learn Music and be in Demand Neal & Brown's Restaurant OUR MOTTO: To give the best meals and the best attention to patrons Regular Meals a specialty. 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. We are prepared to serve for NEAL & BROWN save the best meal; the best serv- and the best and most courteous tion to patrons. Meals a specialty. Short orders served by ticket. $3 00. Out of city trade solicited. prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. AL & BROWN, Proprietresses. 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. ture," by 100 colored young men; "Young People's History of the World," "Masterpieces of English Oratory," and anything else not listed, call on or write E. L. ROGERS, Agent, Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited. 7:30, out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. The United Tarrazzo Co., of Toledo, Ohio, Nelson L. Bynum, Tarrazzo Worker and Superintendent, at St. Nick.