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THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 23. Bloomington News Notes and Personal Death of Prominent Citizens. Many Visitors in the City. -Entertainments Calore. Walter Fields, the 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Fields, died at the St. Joseph hospital, Thursday afternoon. He leaves besides his parents, two sisters, Victoria and Canylee. Revs. Stewart and Brown officiating. The Syndicate Club met with Jordan Grigsby, Tuesday eve. Mrs. Rufus Lashley gave a farewell party in honor of her little niece and nephew, Dorothy Young of Quincy and Rudolph Stearles of Decatur. About sixteen of their little friends were present. Little Miss Young left for her home in Quincy, Friday morning. Word was received in Bloomington of the sad demise of Miss Nina Moore of Champaign. Miss Moore has made several visits to this city and was well liked by all who came in contact with her. She was a faithful worker in the Champaign Philathelia Bible Class and when called on was ready to do what she could. Besides her parent, she leaves one brother, Lewis, and a sister Allie to mourn their loss. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barton of Springfield, are visiting in the city. The members of the Baptist church gave a barbecue at Glen's Grove, Thursday, August 12. The Woodriver Baptist convention met in Bloomington this year at the Union Baptist church There delegates and pastors from all over the state made an imposing aggregation. The convention opened at 8 o'clock, Wednesday morning and closed Friday. Miss Hattie Dice is indisposed at her home on S. East street. Rev. Geo. A. Browne and wife entertained a large audience at the Lincoln Chautauqua one evening this week. Mrs Browne sang some of the selections with the famous jubilee company of which she was once the leading soprano. Dr. Drowne lectured on The Soul and its Destiny. He will again take up the active pastoral work at the next conference. NORMAL NEWS Miss Alverta Duff is confined to her home with an attack of asthma. Walter, the two week's old son of Mrs. W. C. Bator, died at the home of his parent on E. Cherry street, at 5 30 Monday evening. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Hoagland, officiating. Mrs. Ethel Hodges and daugh. "Be ve doers and not sayers only." ter left for Bismark, N.D., where they will make their future home. Our Future Church. By Joe Overby. I have often thought to myself without expressing my thoughts, but now I shall endeavor to illustrate a few facts. I have been told that around the pulpit is the most sacred place of all. There was a time back in other days when the place was used as such, but today we are drifting far away from the old land mark. We come to church to worship God in spirit, but then we reverse the matter and turn the house of God, which we dedicated to God, into a play house, not only a play house but a house of merchandise. We as heads of the church, yes the very main pillars of the church will close our eyes to these facts. But God sees us with an ever watchful eye. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God. and if it first begins there, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel. (1 Peter 4:17.) Now my friends, we have to do better than we are doing. We must not become so involved in money matters that we cannot respect the House of God. Please tell me how do you expect to get young people in the church. Is it by giving moving picture shows and comic operas in the house of God? No you have to keep close to the altar of God. We stand up and say we are christians, if we are, let us eome out fully on God's side and He will take care of us. If we have no other way whereby we can not raise money for our necessities, than to give moving picture shows and operas in church. I say it is best for us to not raise any money at all. Let us take our entertainments where they belong. Francis G. Blair [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit, looking slightly upward. The background is a plain, light color. The portrait is oval-shaped with a thin border.]] State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Who has proven great qualities for the important place. Hon. Andrew Russel Illinois State Treasurer The New Hope Program Last Thursday a most excellent program was rendered at New Hope. Some very good selections were rendered and special praise is due the management. The crowd, however, was small. Musical Club Meets. The Benedicto Musical Study Club met at the studio of Miss A. White on Monday evening. A very pleasant time was spent. The committee on By-laws. (Misses Daisy Donaldson and Allene White.) made their report. Miss Gertrude Williams was elected chairman of the program committee. The study of Engleman together with Lohengrin, will be the subject at the next meeting. All members please be on time, 7.30 Monday evening. Locals and Personals. Fred Price of Indianapolis, son of Rev. T. Price, spent the past week in the city, visiting his father. Harry Donagan of Lincoln, was a visitor in the city last Sunday. Little Miss Daisy Henington is the guest of relatives in St. Louis. Mrs. Mary Donagan of S. 3d street, spent several days in Jacksonville, last weed. Mrs. Susan Davis was a visitor in Jacksonville, last week attending the Grand Lodge. Mrs. Delilah Perkins and children are visiting relatives in Evanston, Ill. Mrs. Leahan Outland, who has been ill for some time, does not improve very much. Mr. and Mrs. Randell Douglas 2324 E. S. Grand avenue. were in Bloomington, Sunday visiting friends. Rev. Wm. Wosds has returned from Boley and other points in Oklahoma. 1909.15C AMONTH Colored Lodge Elects Officers R. S. Donaldson of This City, Honored. Meeting of G. U. of O. F. Closes Session in Jacksonville. The grand lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows closed a very successful session in Jacksonville, the 3, 4 and 5, of August. After dedicating the Home for Odd Fellows, the following officers were elected of regiment No. 12, of the military rank of Patriarchs: R. F. Radcliff of Chicago, colonel of the regiment. R. S. Donaldson of this city, lieutenant colonel. Chosen as representatives to the grand staff council, Col. R. F. Radcliff and Capt. H. B. Johnson of Chicago. Officers of the grand lodge: Dora Byrd of Chicago, grand master. Deputy grand master, Charles Messer of Metropolis, Ill. Grand secretary, Charles S. Smith of Paris, Ill. Grand director, J. R. Miller of Cairo. Harry B. Harts. M. B. A prominent young lawyer with a clean record whom The Forum would endorse for the legislature. Miss Effie Hurley of Decatur, was a visitor in the city last week the guest of Miss Ida White. See Mrs. L. E. Barksdale or 1715 S. 17th street, for shampooing and straightening hair. Her terms are reasonable. Call or send postal. Oct.30 Mrs. Harry Moore and daughter, have returned from a visit to Chicago. The side walks around Union church are being asphalted. Mrs. Ida Donagan does not improve. She is very sick. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. BOGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 6s Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gosson The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, August 14, 1909. COURTESY A PRIME FACTOR. "If I could command the speech of 20 nations I would preach politeness in them all. It is the Alladdin's lamp of success. I do not speak idly in praise of politeness, for out of the experience of 56 years in the banking business it has been borne in upon me almost daily that courtesy is one of the prime factors in the building up of every career. It is the hallmark of the gentleman and the keen man of affairs.' —George G. Williams DUE SPECIAL PRAISE The tariff bill has been revised and passed and signed, but it took four months to do it. The national salons are to be congrat ed for sticking to their job with unprecedented bulldog tenacity. Think of it. They remained in Washington until August 4th as hot as July and August was with out grumbling at the weather. They evidently, meant business. Other men of their calibre and standing had gone long before, to summer resorts. Even Joe Cannon remained. Great men are they This golden deed should entitle each one of them to continuance in office indefinitely. WILL NOT RESPOND. Occasionally, we send out bills to our subscribers in other cities, and some of them never respond. We desire to inform you that, that is wrong. You must deal squarely if you wish to be dealt with squarely. We also appeal to agents for reports and collections. We cannot send the paper gratuitously over time. WILSON PREACHES MOST ABLE SERMON. Rev. Wilson, the new colored priest at St. Luke Episcopal Mission, preached his initial sermon last Sunday evening, and proved himself a man of exceptional intellectual attainments. He has a most pleasing delivery, a fine command of language and his enunciations are superb. The services were very instructive and inspiring. Bishop Osborne was there and introduced Rev. Wilson and commended him to the congregation. A goodly number was out and the progress of the church is visible. Miss Allene White is organist. THE POLITICAL HOROSCOPE. Since the adjournment of the Legislature last May, there has been much speculation as to who will aspire for governor in 1912. There are other who are wondering what Yates will do or what the fighting ex governor wants. Yates came forth from Morgan county as a "mighty rushing wind," and swept over the entire state, carrying "everything" with him. "He rose, reigned and fell." even though he be like truth crushed to earth, riseth again. Yates proved to be very popular and is popular yet. Governor Deneen was re elected last fall amidst the fiercest campaigns ever before waged in the state; what the governor wants for the future is not known but it is evident that the governor is an astute politician—the governor has had many unjust battles to fight and much severe criticism, but won out every time he will probably get what he wants. Senator Cullom will probably not live to see his term out, and if he does he will hardly be a candidate for re-election. There is some talk of Speaker Shurtleff being a strong candidate for governor in 1912. Andrew Russel will make a strong candidate for anything he aspires for. His term expires as state treasurer November 1910. For secretary of state, it is not thought that James A. Rose will again aspire. Mr. Rose has had the place so long he is hard to be defeated. Superintendent Biair will be a candidate for re-election on his merits—he has made a good record and will win. That office will come up next year. A state senator is to be elected and Sangamon county will return Senator Hay who has made a good record. In the county of Sangamon we are to elect several persons to important positions next year which positions are: Sheriff. County Treasurer, County Clerk County Superintendent of Education and County Judge. There is also a Congressman for the 21st Congressional district to be elected. Judge Murray will beyond all doubt, aspire to succeed himself, so also will Charles Opel. The judge is almost considered an invincible candidate. It is not known who will hoist their flags for sheriff and county treasurer. We have no choices just now to present, but Dr. J. A. Wheeler has been spoken of several times as the logical candidate for sheriff. Dr. Wheeler, of course, would make an exceptable man for the place. The contest will be a spirited one regardless as to whom are candidates, and the only advice we venture to offer is this: that good competent men be put up and let the primaries be harmonious. For Congress we like to see Hons. H. Clay Wilson or C. F. Mortimer elected. We are glad to know that the colored people are thinking more seriously along this line and their votes will be solid for men like Logan Hay and some others should they be candidates for office. It is now a question of which got the "worst of it," United States Senator, W. J. Stone, or the dining car porter. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. 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You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL 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. We believe it's the best $3 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new spring shapes that are ready. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work. 3051/2 So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic Political integrity is the road but thieves reap what is sown. Clark-Thompson & Tucker 1207 E. Washington Have just received a large supply of New Millinery from Chicago—the latest styles and latest patterns Grand Opening SATURDAY and MONDAY Come and see our Goods Clark-Thompson & Tucker 1207 E. Washington St., SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS 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 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 minutes 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 every 15 minutes 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 East Capitol avenue every 12 minutes 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 minutes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing All Work Guaranteed to Satisfy. 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 William 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 Chancery 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, unless you, the said William Kneffley, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit 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 complainant'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. JONES, Circuit Clerk CHAS. S. GIBBS. Complainant's Solicitor Chancery Notice. 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 complaint in said Court in the Chancery side thereof, on the 26th day of July, A. D. 1900, 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, on the 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, 1909, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant'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. JONES, CHAS. 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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, Prés. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. 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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 $69.00 Room and Bed Room. First class Cheaper than renting furnished room own your own furniture. We furnish complete. Cash or payments. It will pay you never buy. EWING & ADAMS block West of Square, South Side on 9. famous patent top with lined silver-feet without mov- We furnish 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed Room. First class Furniture at $1.00 per week. Cheaper than renting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 per week and own your own furniture. We furnish homes, flats and hotels complete. Cash or payments. It will pay you to see our Furniture if you never buy. T. L. EWING & CO. 418 ADAMS St. One-half block West of Square, South Side of Street. New Phone 2039. Springfield. Ill. Public stenography. Done at This Office. short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S. 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois 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. --- lete for $69.00 at $1.00 per week d Room. First class Furniture a renting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 furniture. We furnish homes, flat payments. It will pay you to see our ING & CO. DAMS St. Square, South Side of Street. Springfield, Ill Bell 'Phone: 2I56 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: 9 to 12 M. Room No. I 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs. 7 to 9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General 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 September 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. Residence Phone 2819—R 3 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. A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent 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 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. A New Book Has Made Its Appearance "THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE OF THE UNITED STATES." Can make from $5.00 to $25.00 per day It is The Best Seller that Has ever Been Upon the Market. 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 CONTAINS 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. 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) 1. 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. $1.00 PER YEAR E. L. ROGERS, General Agent THE BROADWAY 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. WANTED--A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a 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. Weship to anyone anywhere in the U.S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' TREE 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 We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $ 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 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 double our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES, 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. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes 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. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, verydurable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising 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. 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. 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. 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. DESCRIBES AND QUOTES ALL MEMORIES 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. (1) Complexion Wonder Creme makes dark skin lighter colored, not with artificial white, but naturally; makes the skin itself lighter colored every time it is applied. Keeps the skin healthy, soft, fine. Makes any colored face more attractive. Improves any colored countenance like magic. (2) Magnetto-metallic comb called "Wonder Comb," can be heated before using and will straighten any hair. Will last a life-time. (3) Pomade called "Wonder Uncurl," uncurls kinks in hair and keeps it straight, lustrous and flexible. Wonder Uncurl heated into the scalp with a "Wonder Comb" will make the kinkiest head of hair olok handsome. (4) "Wonder Hair Grow."—Fertilizers in cornfields make corn stalks grow, so this fertilizer rubbed into the scalp makes the hair grow longer; strengthens the scalp so it can hold the hair from falling out. It can be heated into the scalp with a "Wonder Comb." (5) "Odor Wonder Powder" instantly destroys perspiration odor. Thousands of men are barred from good salaries because of this unseen horror. Thousands of women are shut off from marriage and social life by this invisible barrier. People cannot detect perspiration odor on themselves. Every living being should use this powder. (6) "Odor Wonder Liquid" is delightful as toilet water; can be used with Odor Wonder Powder or separately. Surrounds the body with fragrance. A great luxury for those who can afford it. (7) This pink variety of Complexion Wonder Creme, No. 2, is called Shell-Pink. Gives lovely pink cheeks to light brown or mulatto colored faces. Light brown complexion with pink cheeks mark great beauty. Information book free. Correspondence free. Please send your address. Agents wanted everywhere. Can start business with $3. "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. G EDWAD BAUMANN CHAS. 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. 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? ```markdown ``` Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 223½ S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 To Illinois Sy $1.00 $1.95 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. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. Capital City and T J. W. Slaughto Visit The Dunb Owned and controlled colored men. The shows are on continu high class. The best or Remember the pla House on the s ital City Pantator and Tailoring Capital City Pantatorium and Tailoring Slaughter, . Prop e Dunbar Nickleod and controlled by men. J. W. Slaughter, . Proprietor Visit The Dunbar Nickleodeon s are on continuously and are the very pass. The best order and conduct is main number the place: 706 is the C house on the south side of str 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 . Washington St. - Springf 706 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. THE SAFE WAY Old Phones: Office 1458 Res. 1497 O. V. ROYALL LAWYER To Peoria -VIA- Dis Traction System. City Pantatorium d Tailoring 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. hter, . Proprietor nbar Nickleodeon ntrolled by The only such enterprise In Central Illinois. continuously and are the very best and best order and conduct is maintained. The place: 706 is the Colored the south side of street. ington St. - Springfield, Ill. THE RAPID WAY STONE AND A GENTLEMAN. Senator Stone, of Missouri, called by those who know him best "Gumshoe Bill," for the first time in many years has gotten his name in the public print. During all the sessions of Congress in recent months nothing has been heard from Senator Stone for the reason that he had nothing to say. At last he has been given some publicity. Senator Stone wanted a drink of whiskey, wanted it bad, wanted it quickly. The colored waiter on the Pullman car did not get it quick enough and "Gumshoe Bill," as ruffians usually do, tried to get satisfaction with his fists. The next day the case was tried before a magistrate in Baltimore, who proved himself so lawless and wanting in the qualities of a gentleman as well as in the qualities of a law-abiding official as Senator Stone. While Senator Stone and the magistrate exhibited the qualities of ruffians and anarchists, the waiter controlled himself and appealed to the majesty of the law for his vindication. There were two ruffians—both white. There was one gentleman in the affair, he was the Negro waiter. Senator Stone has not learned yet that the true gentleman always offers to be served after others, and not before them. The ruffian and the uncultivated man want to be served first. The cultured man afterward. While speaking of this Negro waiter, we are tempted to add that no one who travels on a Pullman car or receives service in a dining car can fail to note the thoughtfulness, courtesy, patience and self-control exhibited by the nard working Pullman car porters and waiters. Instead of being insulting and brow beaten by a rufflan like Senator Stone, these men should be thanked for the service which they are constantly rendering the public.—New York Age. COWARDLY SUBMISSION The Right Rev. Henry McNielk Turner of Atlanta, senior bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church, accused his race of cowardly submission to political opposition and appealed to them to stand up and fight for their rights, in an address in Chicago recently. "You men and women of the colored race," he said "do not realize your numerical power, and you are too lazy to figure it out. A popular estimate of Negroes in the United States is 10,000,000. That is far from correct. There are not less than 18,000,000 today in this country, and there are 4,600 colored babies born every day. We are here and we should be a great political factor or nothing. At present we are nothing, and as long as we submit we shall have our liberties gradually limited." THE BIBLE PRODUCING GOOD RESULTS. At Pleasant Grove church is organized a bible class, under the supervision of S. J. Williams a bright versatile student of current history and one of the most authentic bible scholars in the city. The idea is to teach and be taught. the things which Christ desires you to know. The new class will meet with success for it is a needed thing and the people are hungry to know the truth and how to apply it. THE GEORGIA STRIKE AGAIN. The attention of the country and of our race especially, can not be called too often to the fact that the recent decision of the arbitrators which placed the Negro firemen in Georgia upon the same footing with the white firemen was rendered by southern white men. Chancellor Barrows of Georgia, and Hon. Hilary A. Herbert of Alabama, deserve special credit for setting the country an example in the direction of a square deal and fair play for the Negro. We wonder if the board had been composed of Northern people would they have been so courageous.—New York Age. ANNOUNCEMENT. The ministry and laity of the Springfield district have sent cards of invitation to attend the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Cottman, Thursday evening, August 19, at St. Paul A. M. E. church. A fine program will be rendered and guests are requested to be prompt in attendance at 8 o'clock sharp. The wedding march will begin at 8 o'clock. Therefore it is urgently requested that guest be in the church at 7.45. The menu will be served under the supervision of Jerry Morrison, assisted by representatives from St. Paul, St. John, Union Baptist and Grace M. E. churches. Dr. J. H. Magee. Rev. T. Price, Rev. G. W. Jones. } Committee Now it will take over six months for Judge Durgo, of New York, to explain his "explanation." Gcv. Deneen spends less time away from Springfield at resorts, etc., than any other governor Illinois has had for many a year He is truly, a servant of the people. He can be found and seen at the Capitol nearly any time you desire. He is the right man in the right place. It is a credit to Springfield and especially the colored race, to have a man like Rev. Wilson of the Episcopal church in our midst, and we ask for his sake, that you, regardless of denomination, visit the mission and hear him. He is an orator of great ability. The church is located at 13th and S. Grand Avenue, East. Come out tomorrow at 8 p. m. sharp. On to Kansas City. Join the K. of P. Lodge—it leads. Mrs. Josie Snowden-Meeks is much improved. Harry Donaldson is able to be out again. Mrs. L. Wade of S. 17th street is somewhat indisposed. Miss Daisy Donaldson was indisposed several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier of S. 17th street, have returned from a short visit to Chicago friends. Mrs. Josie E. Russell has gone into the hairdressing and manicuring business for herself. This is commendable. Dr Kennebrew of Jacksonville who is a delegate to the Grand Lodge of Elks at Detroit, arrived in the city last Saturday and joined the Springfield delegation to the convention. E E A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial to pay--No money do $1 A WEEK Days' Free Tri No money down EEK Free Trial 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME Piano is not an unknown make, but a throughout the United States as a pian orth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily are in high quality with this famous p wn make, but a piano of nation States as a piano of sterling qua 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 man and woman to know more about ve that it is ever so much better than we will gladly send your home now more about this famous pian much better than any $300.00 pian We wish every man and woman to know more about this famous piano, and so sure are we that it is ever so much better than any $300.00 piano you ever saw, that we will gladly send one to your home free of charge and let you give a full 30 days' impartial trial, and if you are satisfied that it is the best piano value in the world, you can then arrange to pay for it as you see fit, with the exception that it must be paid for inside of three years. Why Not Order One Today? Why Not Order One Today? Come down to our store, give us your name and address, tell us where you want the piano sent, and we'll willingly send it to your home 30 days, without a cent down. Starck P.A. STARCK PIANO CO. CHICAGO. STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars Towards purchase of one STARCK PIANO at this sale at 624 East Adams street, Springfield, Illinois. Pianos shipped to any part of the United States on these Libera Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. P. A. STARCK PIANO CO..