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THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 24 A Plea for Business We again urge every church, lodge, business man and individual to bring your printing to the Forum. We also urge everyone who reads this paper to pay up as promptly as you possibly can. We further urge you to not stop your paper, but pay up, if you can not pay all, pay part. We are struggling to keep this paper going because we believe our people should have not only such a paper, but a better one and we hope to make it better, but that depends on the support we get. A SURPRISE PARTY Was given on Mrs. Hardin Long. 1512 South 17th St. Monday evening, Aug. 16th. Mrs. Long had gone out until 9 o'clock, visiting and when she returned found the following ladies and gentemen hidden away in her home: Mr. E. B. Smith and wife " Wm. " " " " " R. A. Byrd " " " " C. F. Fields " " " " T. Wynns " " " Mesdames: A. M. Williams, F. R. Wilkins, John Mosby, Andrew Mills, Thos. Steele, D. Elward, of chicago. Misses: Addie Duncan, Allene White, Nancy Davis, Jessie Rollins, Gertrude Williams, Ethel White, Edith White, Helen Clem Leota Singleton, Cenna Rice, of Rock Island, Hortense Mosby, Elgie Mills, Chicago. Messrs: Abner and A. W. Naylor, Dlain Garrett. T. R. Thompson. J. Harold White, Arthur Clem. The surprise was the occasion of Mrs. Long's birthday anniversary. The affair was carried so secretely that the honoree knew nothing of its minutest detail. Music and games were the diversions until a late hour, when refreshments were served, after which all returned to their respective homes, elated in ecstatic joy, wishing Mrs. Long many more such birthdays. Hon. W. J. Butler Supervisor for 12th District Hon. W. J. Butler, of this city has been appointed Supervisor for the taking of the Census for this the twelfth District. Mr. Butler is well known and liked by all who know him and the appointment is considered a very good one. The Supervisor will have control of the appointments of enumerators and clerks, etc. in this district. Capt. Jas. H. Johnson leaves tomorrow night for Kansas City, Mo., where he will attend the National encampment of the Supreme Lodge K. of R. and Uniform Rank, which convenes Aug. 22 to 28. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Mrs. Cullom Dead Mrs. S. M. Cullom, wife of U. S. Senator Shelby M. Cullom, died in Washington City this week at a ripe old age. Mrs. Cullom was well known in the best society of this city and at the nations capitol. She was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetary. this city. Reception Tendered Rev. Wilson Last Wednesday evening at St Luke's Episcopal church a brilliant social affair occured, at the vestry of the church. The affair being the reception tendered Rev R. L. Wilson the new priest of the church. There were quite a number of people out who enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent. Musical Club Meets The Benedicto Musical Study Club met on the evening of the 16th at Miss A. White's studio. The regular program was deferred and the club met in a business meeting. The Vice President. Miss Leota Singleton favor ed the club with a sweet solo "Violets." All members please be present on Monday, 23rd. Mortuary Record Saturday August 14 at noon in Jacksonville, Ill., occured the death of Mrs. Eva Taborn. About a month ago she was taken to the Sanitarium in Jacksonville for treatment, her mind having become impaired. Her death was particularly sad as she was a bride of about 13 months. The funeral was held at St. Paul's church Monday afternoon. She leaves to mourn for her a husband, an infant son, mother, sister and many relatives and friends. Diistrict Schools make good Record The mid-summer graduation exercises of country schools held at the Opera House here this week was largely attended and the records made by the various schools are very complimentary. The pupils graduated from the eighth and tenth grades and the total number in both grades was nearly 300, a very large class indeed. This is the first time that the country schools had pupils to graduate in the tenth grade and shows that our County Superintendent, E. C. Pruitt, is a progressive man. Account of the 30th birthday anniversary reception tendered Rev. and Mrs. Cottman will appear next issue. Last Thursday evening, Aug. 12, at their residence 1210 S. 14th street, Mrs. J. T. Wynns, tendered a birthday party to a number of invited friends, on the occasion of her 27th birthday anniversary. A delightful time was had. The diversions consisted of music, card games and singing. The refreshments were served at 11. Those present were: Mesdames Grady, Ware, Mosby and daughter, Calvert, Spiller, Mathis; H. H. Long and wife; E. B. Smith and wife, Attorney Williams and wife, J. W. Slaughter and wife, E. S. Smith and wife. Messrs. Fields. Medlock. Garrett and Calvert. Mesdames Mills, Edward and Elgie Mills of Chicago. Misses Osborne of Evanston, Ill., and Ellen Grady of Evansville, Ind. A good many handsome pres ents were given the hostess. Pleasant was the affair. The Political Arena. Next spring we have seven aldermen to elect. The council is now Republican, but the mayor the city treasurer and nearly everything else, are democrats. The two parties will make a hard fight to control the council. The following year the mayor and all city officers appear on the horizon for election. Let us organize in every ward and present a solid phalanx. Next year our county election comes up. Several important county offices are to be filled. A congressman and members of the lower house are to be elected. Rally a Success. The Woman's Sewing Circle of which Mrs. K. Wilson is president, engaged in a pleasant rivalry with the church proper and raised fifty-four dollars. The church proper raised forty-eight dollars. The B. Y. P. U., of which Mrs. Bettie Coleman is president, raised twenty-four dollars. Total receipts for the day. one hundred twenty six dollars. Since the beginning of the pastorate of Rev. Tate two hundred and fifty dollars have been raised and paid on the main debt of the church. The pastor feels much elated over the interest taken on the part of the members and friends and wishes to thank the general public for their help. Mesdames J. C. McClain and Eva Monroe attending the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, in session in Chicago, this week. Mrs. Cass Moten and daughter of Chicago, are the guests of relatives in the city. Frank Bates is expected in the city soon. Emancipation Day. Fellow citizens—wait for the old reliable and regular announcement for September 22d to celebrate in due and proper form this the charter of liberty by the immortal Lincoln, to the colored race. Sam Alexander, Chairman, J. E. Thompson, Sec'y. H. Salle, H. Tucker, Dr. J. H. Magee, E. L. Rogers. Wedding Visitors. Among some of the out of town guests to the Cottman anniversary were: Rev. Collins and wife, Miss Lucile Dukes, Mesdames Edward Johnson, Orendorff and Blummer, Mr. Cole all of Lincoln; Rev. Jamerson of Peoria, Rev. L. J. Johnson, Bloomington; Rev. Tiff of Pontiac; Rev. Jordan Chavis of Chicago and others whose names we did not get. Additional Personals Mrs. Bristow of Decatur, was in attendance at the reception and wedding at St. Paul church. She was the guest of Mrs. E. L. Rogers while here. Mesdames D. Elward, Thomas Steele and Mills and little Elgie Mills, left Thursday for their home in Chicago, after a long stay in the city, the guests of Mrs. Hardin Long. James C. Adams, Otis B. Duncan and Emmett E. Perkins have returned from Detroit, Michigan, where the attended the grand lodge of the I.B.P.O.E. Rev. Soloman, a Jewish Rabbi will speak Sunday evening at the Union Baptist church on his conversion in connection with the select program that is to be rendered. The public is invited to hear this man, a converted Jew. He speaks ten different languages distinct. Copies of the Indianapolis Freeman with the write ups of Springfield and her business men are on sale at Tompson's and Neal & Brown's. Every colored person should read a copy of that issue. The New York, the Planet, the Independent, the Boston Guardian and other good colored papers are there. It will pay to read them. Mrs. Rhodes of E. Jackson street, is indisposed. Mr. Fred Williams of Chatham, is indisposed. George Smith has returned from Peoria and Speer, having spent several weeks the guest of relatives. W. D. Sappington of Chicago, spent several days in the city this week, the guest of of friends. Clarence Gorum has returned from an extensive eastern trip. ¢ THE FORUM. CE Rae Sa RE Se oA A weekly magazine paper devoted @& the interests of the whole people. antec ngeeanon Entered as second-class matter, Feb- @uary io 1904, at the postoffice at Bprinete id, Ill., under the Act of ingress of March 3, 1879. QOGERS GE BARBOUR «© = = Proprietors One Year .c.cccccccccscccce sees 81.50 One Month ............ cece ee ee ees 5G TUE OODY sc csssescsnrdecstevescesc/00 peice en QFE: 305 1-2 67 Sinth St. Phone Main $93 ——— THE FORUM'S STAFF. BL. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Witt H. arbour, Associate Editor end Secretary. SOS Sem Foweedsi Gneerentas @hompson Bros, - ranch Office. aa Gomsan The Printer 105; So. th 8 EDITORIAL Soe Saturday. Auecust 291. 1909. Saturday, August 21, (909. rrance Plans A Negro Army New War Ministry Wants a Force of 200,000 Men. Colored Race is Praised -Said to Develop Cood Qualities where Differences in Color Are Not Emphasized. Paris, Aug, 7.—Plans of the new ministry of war include the formation of a French negro army of not fewer than 200,000 meo, drawn mostly on the con. scription system from French West African colonies, but in cluding about 16.000 negroes al- ready under arms and 4,000 or 5,000 forming a colonial militia without regular army standing, Tais plan which originates with Colonel Mangin, the expert on African matters, has obtained the approval of Generai Brun, the minister of war, and will be placed before parliament as soon as the session opens, Considered Excellent Soldier. Colonel Mangin says that his experience has convinced him that the negro makes an excel- lent soldier, his staying qualities and loyaliy being at least equal to the whites, while his courage never has been questioned writing in a military journal Col. onel Mangin adds that the Amer ican civil war proved this over and over again and that if degen eracy of the black race has been shown in intellectual pursuits certainly this has not been the case when the bugle was sound ing the charge, Negro Develops in France. “In France, where we make no difference, social or otherwise. because of the color of the skin,”’ said Colonel Mangin, “the negro always has developed rapidly. If he has a special love for show and a melodramatic desire to fig- ure amid moving surroundings. no blame attaches tohim. That is merely one of the qualities of his race, marking him as we are marked by other peculiarities. “T say, let the persecuted Am- erican negro or his comrades anywhere else, who are suffering from neglect or inhuman distinc. tlons, come to France and join our colored army. Here they will find a welcome, and adequate living, a field for their peculiar abilities, and great chances for the future,” Could Land 300,000 Men at Once. The question 1s receiving much atteniion here because of the supplementary plan to join this army and to the Arab troops trained under the sane conscrip- tion system Algiers would pro- vide 100.000 men, so that in case of war France counts on being able to land about 300,000 men on its own shores within twenty- four hours, To avoid the danger of keeping as many trained Arabs together in time of peace, the idea is to separate them by send. ing detachments to various points in the French West African pos. sessions. It is estimated that the cost of the negro army will be $14,000,000 a vear and that of the Arab army $15,000,000, but if this will help in a great measure to solve the military situatibn in the country, it is considered that these sums will not be too large to pay, NEGRO PYTHIAN TEMPLE | On a recent visit to New Or. leans Editor Simmons of the New York Weekly Review said that the Pythian Temple, erec ed by the colored Pythians of Louisi- ana, under the leadership of S. W. Green at the corner of Gra vier and Saratoga streets which is one of the imposing skyscra- pers of New Orleans, and one of the most beautiful buildings in the south, reflects credit not only upon the colored people of the State, but upon all the people, and particularly upon the citizens of New Orleans, who have assist- ed the builcers in any way possi ble, “That building,’ said Sim- mons, ‘*is not only the finest and largest and costliest owned by colored people in the country but its appointments are unexcelled by any defiant Broadway star. chaser, I wish that every white person in New Orleans would visit this building and see for himself what the Louisiana color- ed people, under the direction of a remarkabie eharscter, in the person of Supreme Chancellor Green, have done both for them. selves and for their State through organized effort.” The Supreme Lodge of the col ored Knights will meet this ‘month in Kansas City. There jere 150,000 members of the order and, according to the expres. ‘sions of several grand lodges, the re election of S W, Green as supreme chancellor, is the wish and plan of the entire member ship —Danville Echo. Probable Candidates Already Loom- ing Up. A fierce political struggle for nominations will be witnessed next spring when the primaries for county officers will be held, and the early man will be the winning man, Mr Otho Cald. well is already spoken of as the probable democratic candidate for County Superintendent of scuools. Mr. E. C, Pruitt, the present incumbent, is likely to be a candidate for re-election. He has held the position with marked credit and the people have nothing against him, E. KE. Perkins was elected Grand Master of the Social Ses sions of the Elks at their Conven- tion at Detroit last week: Mr. and Mrs C.{H. Barton were in Bloomington last week visit. ing. TUCKER’S PLACE. 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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. --- --- te for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Room. First class Furniture at nting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 niture. We furnish homes, flats ments. It will pay you to see our NG & CO. DAMS St. quare, South Side of Street. Springfield, Ill. Bell 'Phone: 2I56 7th & Adams Sts Goffice 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. 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 ears 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 und 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 6300 a.m. until 11:30°p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For Wast Capitol avenue every 12 min- utes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:30 p.m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:80 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 carg 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. A 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 Mlinois, 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, waless you, the said William Knefiley, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the’ first day of the next term thereof, tobe 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 complaint, 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 PoE BG ies Menuet Chancery Notice. State of Ilinois, 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, onthea6thday 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 Conrt, 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. 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Agents in other towns may get subscriptions on this proposition. For further information address, 4 The Manager, 8054 S. Sixth St., Springfield, Illinois, USE HOAGLAND’S OIL OF GLAD- NESS. Hoagland’s Oil of Gladness has prov- en to be the greatest furniture pre- server in the world, owned and con- trolled exclusively by Negroes. All colored agents Should become interest- ed in this enterprise. Have we any colored sympathizers? If so, send $1 and get special terms for 30 days. Send $1.00 and get $3.00 worth of oil. George Hoagland, 903 W. Jefferson St., Bloomington, Il. Call at Thompson’s, 815 Bast Wash ington st for colored papers. The Forum’s Stati. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. Miss Daisy DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305% So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. 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Don't buy anything else alleged to be ‘just as good.” If you want the best resu.ts, buy the best Pomade—it will pay ou. Look for this name Charles Ferd Baad on every package, It 773 eevee’ cannot supply you with the uloorwe wifi send you Sno botteregular sizefor - = = $.50 Three bottles ee a - . - 1.40 ie hoe woe ae Qne bottle, mal Mee 2s mpay postage and oxpress charges to-all polite MURA. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped prompuly on receipt of price. | Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., RES Kinzie St. Chicago, Il. ‘ORD’S HAIR POMADE ts made only in Ohi- ago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Every where. ZU! INOTSs ZAUANOISS Fo ILS fe ae SN Co Ligitm cll SX iy rae ew) ee Leo MRS WE - E> =p Rp eri? py SSO) pao TIME TABLE t ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m, 5:00 a.m, *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m, *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m, 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m, 10:00 a.m, 10:40 a.m, 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m, *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m: *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m, 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m: z F11:3° p.m. *Limited. ¢Sleeper. All others loval. RNB ea post DIRT SMOKE sds SU” GENDERS, 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 comp6sed 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 25¢ 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, ete. see the manager, as there will be some charges. __ ‘ saat mo Ai a i . : OE a DR Ns ET SR 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. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois 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 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) 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 YEA $1.00 PER YEAR FOR SALE AT 815 and 728 E. Washington St. 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. 52212 E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 Illinois. WANTED--A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a 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 We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $10 to $20, bargain lists mailed free. 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 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 NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. a special quality porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customer stating that their tires have only been pumped up twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than 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 $5.50 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. we want you to send us this email 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. 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 $I.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. STATE FAIR ADVERTISING. The Democrat notes that some of its exchanges are protesting against the State Fair methods of advertising and declaring that the country newspapers should not give the Fair mention unless the same is paid for. We disagree with ths sentiment and insist that it is unworthy the consider. ation of a reputable publisher of acountry paper. A little reflec. tion on the part of country edi tors will convince them that it would be a financial impossibility for the Fair Board to pay every paper in the state for an adver. tisement. If it could, the amount to eacn would be trifling. It is too small a matter for the men who make the country press a power, to complain about, The State Fair is a public in. stitution and is financed !argely by the taxpayers. It has accom plished much for the good of the farmers of Illinois aud like any other worthy institution deserves the support of the press. We do not believe a farmer can attend the [ilinois State Fair and not come home a better farmer, He is indeed a failure as an agricul turist who views the splendid exhibits produced by a combina tion of soil, laborand brains, who inspects the machinery brought forth from the mind of genius, who sees the proud accomplish- ments of Illinvis Agriculture and does not feel an inspiration to- ward better methods. The real farmer leaves the Fair with a mental resolution to get in the game and do his part in some of these exploits. Better farming and better farmers follow, Bet: ter farmers make better citizens and in the end we are all bene. fitted. Itis a duty of the press to help bring about better condi tions, The idea that we must have little pay for everything does not do the newspaper pub- lisher any good but belittles the profession, The State Fair is an Iilincis institution, as much ours as the state house, the arsenal, the charitable institutions or the National guard, Boost it and be liberal. The trouble with some newspaper men is that they be. come so absorbed in piling up wealth that they grow sordid and narrow.—Carmi Democrat, Aug. 5, 1909. East News Notes. (Too late for Jast edition.) Well everything is quiet in this part of town. Even the East End Man is quiet. He has not been having very much to say on account of the warm weather, The friends of little Ruth Lee will be glad to know that she has about recovered from a spell of typhoid and malaria fevers, and is able to be out, The carnival grounds are look- ing very lonesome these days but Ithing there will be something doing before the summer is over. Mrs. Renfro of St. Louis, is visiting her son, Mr. Clark Ren. fro this week, Mrs. Mary Morgan has return: ed from Chicago, where she has been spending the summer. It looks now as if the Merchant Blacks will be able to play their first game of ball on the new park grounds, on 18th and Enos avenue, next Sunday. Mesdames Harvey and Fisher are trying to keep this part of town cool and sweet with ice cream, The smiles have not vanished from the faces of those who heard Prof. Charles Stewart lec ture at St, John church on the 9, We want him to come again. Rev. Jones is on the home stretch for the annual conference —look out. Give the East Hnd Man your news and he will see to it that you see it again. ————— oe A $800 KENMORE On Month's Free Trial 3 Years to pay--No money down 30 Days’ Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME Tne 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. Vor this Brand New Only $145 pl 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, oo eset a = aS ee — ee J ee ae eee ee OT | a i 1A 7 ee A je eee er He Mi Cee a Pe ee 9 | See el iin a Pa BOC tac es en ORR aa egy ei i 1 Wu : sce ert eA | crt be Oe VW RY eee oe er n/a Uf Ki Al sa eae a ren mT SO BY a An MY a eee TSS pee a a f Hi Ne darreereeenesess ee | a ti: th LTDA | eremeniee eee dee LG fH IRL setter oe gees a tly Wal SMES OA. STARCH aay ea AS HIE O GZ | E stl sea ae ee STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars 2 a Fe i $10 Free Credit Due Bill i Zion Baptist Notes | Zion Baptist church has taken another step in advance under the administration of Rev. A. W. Williams, In the business meet ing of the church on last Friday evening the church held its an- nual election of the Sunday School Superintendent teachers and other officers, For superin- tendent Mrs, R. B Williams, as sistant “superintendant Walter Wells, secretary Pearl Carr, as- sistant secretary Miss Mable Bean, treasurer Harrison Clark. organist’Mrs. Nannie Roberson, librarians Miss Jennie Lucas, Henry McCullough and Noah Williams, teachers, Messrs Har- rison Clark ard John Vannhook, Mrs. Mary Hudson, Carrie Mc. Cullough. Nannie Roberson, Lu cille Barksdale, Gray, Josie Bian- ford and Susie Houston We see no reason why that the schools should not be led on to success under the leadership of Mrs. R, B, Williams with the efficiency of her corps of teachers. She has served in the capacity of superintendent ‘before. She was superintendent of the Salem Baptist Sunday School, Cham- paign, Lilinois, So she enters in to the this office with the neces- sary experience to assure us of the desired success, Mrs, Williams is a great lover of children and indeed knows well how to get them and hold them after she has gotten them. Rev, Williams aud his efficient wife have done a great work in Zion Baptist church and Sunday School these past two year that they have been there, They are to be commended for their work and faithfulness as pastor and |wife. Rev, A. W. Williams has ‘done what no other pastor has ever done at Zion. The church under his leadership has remov- /ed from office and leadership some of those that should content ‘themselves to follow and not to lead. | Rev. Williams is an able preach ler of the gospel, Many other churches would do well if they had as able gospel preachers as the Rey. Williams: The Sunday School will give a | picnic on Thursday, August 26th iw the children, A Lawnn Party and Fish Fry 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, Mgr. 624 E, Adams St., Springfield, Ill Will be given at 1519S: 17th St.. Friday evening, August 27th for the benefitof Mrs, Sheffey, who has been sick for the past two months. The public is in- vited. The eatables will consist of Hot Fish, Fried Chicken, Ice Cream and Cake and Watermelon in abundance. Pay up today for the Forum. Society and Local South End Notes. Mrs, L, E. Barksdale’S. 17th St. gave a dinner party Monday afternoon at her residence to the following: Rev. and Mrs, Tate, Mrs: J. W. Grady, Miss. Ellen Grady. Miss Cennie Rice, Mesdames Frank Jackson, Albert Meek of Princeton, Kan., and E, L, Rogers. Mrs. Gertrude Wade of 1514S. 17th St.‘ has been quite ill but is convalescing at this writing: She is under the care of Dr.S, A. Ware. We are glad to see Mrs. Sheff- ey up again after being almost bedfast for eight weeks, not being able to eat anything except drink- ing some milk. But now she 1s walking about the yard and cap eat almost anything she wants. Thisis the results of Dr, N, B. Ford’s medical treatment. Miss Cennie Rice of Rock Island, Tils who hss been visiting her sister, Mrs. f. Jackson on 17th St. has almost stayed the extent of her visit, We willbe sorry to learn of her departure home soon Miss Ellen Grady of Evansville, Ind. was called unexpectedly home Monday evening to the death bed of hercousin Mr, Webb Kaye: It was quite a shock and surprise to her, She left at 3.55 Tuesday morning. Miss Grady has our sympathy. Mrs. Belle Rider has been very ill for more than a week. she is better at this writing. Dr, Hen - derson was the attending pbysi- cian, ye Mrs, A, Meek and baby, Geo, E. Meek are improving. They are taking treatment of Dr. Ford A reception was tendered Rev. Wilson, pastor of the Episcopal church, Wednesday eve, A large crowd were out and enjoyed themselves: ' | , William Randolph on 8, 17th St., received serious injuries from a wagon on S. Grand Ave. striking the back of his head on head on the brick pavement. We hope it will not: be serious. but that he will soon be up. Heis a boy of about 8 or 10 years. Mrs, Newsom of Cairo, sister of W.L, Jones of 1830 N, 14th St., is here visiting Mr. Jones, who is yet confined to his room, but is improving rapidly. ' Jeff Roper of Chicago, an old Springfield boy, was in the city this week visiting friends. St. John A.M. E. church will hold their last quarterly confer. ence Augnst 29th. and respect, fully solicits a large attendance. All members are specjally urged to be out. ‘ Mr. and Mrs, J. 'B, McCreery of Metropolis was in the city this week and visited several places of historic value. J.B, Osby has been commis. sioned by Hon. Andrew Russel to collect inheritance tax, the first colored man to be so honor: ed. Mr. Osby deserves the same r Benj. Jackson is a proud fath. er. The new comer is about two weeks old. J. B, Osby rejoices at the birth ofa fine boy at his home. H. Rhoden was in Jacksonville last Saturday to bring back the corspse of Mrs, Taborn who died there, Jetf Roper, a former old resi. dent of this city, was among the excursionistI from Chicago last Saturday, Miss Helen Clem left Wednes. day for Chicago, where she will visit indefinitely. Author Johnson is visiting at his home in Jacksonville, Mo,, for several weeks, Mrs. Flinn of Chicago visited her sister-in- law, Mrs, Mary Rollins last Sunday A car load of people from here attended the dance at Dreamland Park, Decatur, last Monday even- ing. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and house work, Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bu. reau 807 12S, 6th St. See Mrs. L, E. Barksdale of 1715S, 17th street, for shampoo. ing and straightening hair. Her terms are reasonable, Call or send postal. Oct.30 The East End Shoe . Store Sells ‘Shoes From 10c to 50c Cheaper per pair than else. where, Repairing Neatly Done While You Wait. Call Old Phone 8914. J. P. Roberts, - Proprietor 1707 East Capitol Avenue, .FOR SALE: Man or Woman.—A 320 Acre South Alrican Veteran Bounty Land ‘Certificate. ~ Issued by the Department of the Interior, Government of Cariada, Otiawa, under the Vol- unteer.Boynty Act, 1908. Good for 820 acres of any Dominion Land open fonentry 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. 7.81 8,21 Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a, m. Preaching at 8 p. m. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p, m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. Rey. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. 4 GREAT REDUCTION Shoe Sale At SIEBERT BROS. $4, $5 and 88 Oxtords WOWicwesis sass 805: licatwss eee stewie $2.98 98, 3/60 aad 84 Oxfords NOW .6..5. oo .6 ss cee ci cews ssc seeess 1.98 $2 and $2.50 White Canvas Oxfords now.............. 0.0008 49c $3. $350 and $4 Ladies Oxfords now...... 0.0.00... eeee cee 1.98 Childrens Cozy Bootery in basement. sale prices..... ..... 19c, 29c, 35c, 45c, 69c, 79c, 89c, 98c, 1.19, 1.39, 1.49,1.69 FAMILY SHOE STORE 2208 6th Street ture,” by 100 colored young men; “Young People’s History of the World,” “Mastenpieces of English Oratory,” and anything else not listed, call on or write E. L. ROGERS, Agent, Special services at Episcopal] sire to be speakers z ‘ ‘ .. |forums and on the church Sunday-don’t miss it-|the names of some | 2 she ae 5 “Famous Orators Everybody invited. 7:30, oxt by] ayo Orton 8:45 oro P* M. Works,” “This C “Farming by Inche EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28, 1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHI- CAGO, 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 NEED- LESS TO STATE THAT | 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 AMERI- CAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. Neal &Brown’s Have Moved to Masonic Hall, ‘117 N. 8th Street. To our new quarters, we extend a spe- cial invitation to the public. : OUR MOTTO: : To give the best meal; the bestserv- ices and the bestand most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best‘ publishing houses in this country,'a few books we think should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and desire inspiration, and more especially men who de~ sire to be speakers and appear in. the forums and on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: “Famous Orators of the World ani Their Orations,” “Dunbar's Complete Works,” “This Country of Ours,” “Farming by Inches,” “Hiawatha,” 75 i]