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Historical Society State House THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 26. SPRINGFIELD, ULL., SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 1909. 15C A MONTH White City Celebration. Promises to be the best ever before put on. It is the place to take your family and have the pleasantest time of your life on the roller coaster and other amusements. The committee is busy making ready. Gall at The New millinery shop for the latest style hats. Best courti sies given all and your patron age is solicited. Come one and all.—Mattie Tucker, Prop., 206 N. 14th St. WITHIN THE SOCIAL RADII. Mrs. Fannie Gray of 307 N. 15th street, entertained a few guests in honor of Mesdames Ora Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Beaulah Jones of Terre Haute, Ind. Music and a program were the features of the evening. Luncheon was served at 11 p.m. and all spent a lovely evening. Mrs. Scott left Wednesday morning, September 1, for her home. Those present from out of the city: Mesdames Ora Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio, Beaulah Jones, Terre Haute, Indiana. Messrs. Chas. Beard of Vandalia, Mo., and Andrews of Chicago. The following gentlemen, ac companied by their wives, were present: Henry H. Petitt, Bert Singleton, J. Warren, George and Walker. Mesdames Roy Hunter, Aleatha Moss. Bettie Watson, Sadie Smith and Shelton. Misses Alice Nelson and Ida Richardson. Messrs. Jesse Walker. Albert Walker, J. Douglas, A. W. Nay- lor and Clem Hinton. Mrs. H. H. Petitt entertained a few friends at 5 o'clock dinner, Saturday evening. August 28. in honor of Mesdames Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Beaulah Jones of Terre Haute, Indiana. All enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mrs. William Watson entertained at 2 o'clock dinner, Wednesday afternoon. September 1, in honor of Mesdames Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Beaulah Jones of Terre Haute, Indiana. Music was the feature of the afternoon. All spent a pleasant time Mrs. Jesse Warren entertained a few guests at her home, 126 N. 14th street. in honor of Mesdames Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Osborne of Evanston. Ill All enjoyed a nice time and departed for their various homes. Miss Pattie Buckner will amuse the audience at the Dunbar Theatre, 706 E. Washington Street, Sunday evening. September 5. A surprise party was given on Mrs. Curtis, 11th and Adams streets, last Wednesday evening by a number of her friends quite an enjoyable time was had. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." East End Notes. Everything is quiet.—Mrs. Renfro, who has been very ill, is much improved at this writing.—Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at the St. John church and it went off successfully. All were satisfied. St. John made the best report in her history. Rev. Jones has led the church on to excellent achievements. Look for the big barbecue to be given at the above named church beginning September 7, and continuing until the 10th. The best entertainment that has been given in this city, will be the one the night of the 10, by the Young People's Progressive League. It promises to be something swell.—The three girls who were contestants at the carnival have received nice prizes, with which they are satisfied. We hope to satisfy all who were intersted in the carnival.—Amanda Wells is not the least nor the last on watermelon eating. Bennie Chinn is doing the buying and Amanda is doing the eating.—Miss Amelia Care of Moberly, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. James Wright.—Mrs. Merrill of Champaign, has been visiting her two sons for the past three weeks. She returned to her home Wednesday.—The big tent is still standing on the old carnival grounds. We think it will come in handy for some one during the fair.—The Merchants Black still have the belt. The Hankins team could not hold them last Sunday. The score was 12 to 3 in favor of the black boys. They have a good game for tomorrow and you should not miss seeing it. It will take a strong team to beat them.—We hardly know what to say about the mayor's hammer this week, but with all due fairness, we can't say much, for if the Republican had the bat they would strike too.—Look out for us next spring. we are going to start another black man to the city council. We have not said who he will be, but look for him, says the East End Man. A Square Deal. We understand that the Terpsichorean Club, of which Mr. Renick Vires is president, is circulating a report to the effect that the Odd Fellows' Band did not fill the engagement at Mildred Park, Sunday, August 29, and consequently said club and president refuse to pay the Band members on this false statement. Every person who was on the grounds knows that the Band did fill this engagement and many of the public expressed themselves as being pleased with the music. A square deal is what we strive to give everybody and a square deal is what we want. We were engaged to play from 2 to 5 p.m. and we played from 2 to 6 p.m. Is that square? —Member O. F. Band. Be on your way Monday evening, Sept. 6, to attend the Grand Labor Day Ball at Masonic Hall. Maj. Duncan Entertains Last Sunday, after the Merchants Black had taken the Hankins base ball team by the score of 12 to 3, Major Duncan, manager of the winning team, entertained his players at Prof. Morton's cafe. There were many timely talks made that not only touched on the national game as a wholesome sport, but upon the essentiality of good deportment on and off the diamond; cleanliness, and a presentable appearance at all times. The affair was a pleasant one and was greatly enjoyed by the men. Schnepp's Decree. Mayor Schnepp has let go the dogs of war and havoc is being played. He is swinging a two edged sword and cutting off the heads of many persons who helped place him. We implored the saner of our people to stand by Sherman but they would rather try a democrat who offered them no inducements to support him. now you are reaping the results. We hope the time is not far distant when our men can discern the good from the evil. Never a man ran on a better platform than L. Y. Sherman. Now what has the Leader, the Advance Citizen and the other supporters of Schnepp, got to show for the noise they made? Nothing. A Social Affair. A very pretty social affair of the younger set, was that of the evening of August 30, given by Joseph Smith, a member of the Peerless Athletic Club, at the home of Miss Julia Rowe. A delightful evening was spent. A large number of the younger society was present. Dainty refreshments were served, all were highly elated over the pleasures of the evening. Miss Blossom Barton who has been visiting her father in Southern Illinois, has returned home preparatory to entering school next week. Grand Labor Day Ball at Masonic Hall, monday evening, September 6. If you are looking for a good time, don't fail to come. Music by Nix's Orchestra. Admission 25c. They say the North Pole has at last been discovered—now the South Pole. Yourself and friends are cordially invited to attend the Grand Labor Day Ball at Masonic Hall, Monday evening, September 6. James P. Loomis, Jesse Wormley and Will F. Blackwell are in Chicago for a several days visit. The Emancipation Celebration September 22, at White City, promises to be the best in the city's history. Zion Baptist Notes. The Zion Baptist Sunday school had its annual picnic at Lincoln Park. Thursday, Aug. 26. It was a nice affair. The children enjoyed themselves with the different amusements, such as swinging, playing ball, etc. All of the teachers were present and joined the children in their harmless sport. Who says town people don't have anything to eat. I know they are mistaken for it was an old fashion country picnic and everything was plentiful and all ate to their heart's content. Ice cream was served in abundance. Mrs. R. B. Williams and Walter Wells spared no pains in making the necessary arrangements for it to be an enjoyable outing for the school. Dr. B. L. Ivory and wife were with us and enjoyed themselves to the highest. Lincoln Park is a grand place for picnics of the kind. There was a lawn social given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Smith. 15th and Cass streets, Friday evening, Aug. 27. It was a grand affair as well as a success. Rev. Williams was thrown from his bicycle Friday afternoon and sustained several bruises. He hopes to be all right soon. Rev. Williams and wife. Messers. Walter Wells and Nathan Smith went to Champaign, Aug. 30. to attend the Wood River Association. They anticipate a grand time during their absence. Yours for Zion and The Forum. Reception Postponed. The reception to have been given by the vice president, Miss Leota Singleton, to the Benedicto Club, Thursday evening, was postponed owing to the serious illness of one of the member's brother, namely, Mr. Fred Williams. The Wood River Association. This week, the Wood River Baptist Association convened at Champaign and quite an interesting week was spent. There were many able sermons preached and the reports from the various auxiliaries showed marked progress along their respective lines of work. Supreme Lodge Encampment. The Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, which convened at Kansas City last week, was an imposing spectacle—5000 "brave men" in line. The U. R. department of the order is a great thing. S. W. Green of New Orleans, was elected Supreme Chancellor and the bi-annual convention will set in Indianapolis in 1911. John Mitchell of Virginia, was a fierce rival of Green's. FOR RENT—Two rooms over the Orpheus Musical Studio; kitchen, down stairs. For first-class tenants only, no other need apply. See Miss Allene White at White's grocery, 15th and Adams Sts. 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. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 St. 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 Once. Gomann The Printer 305½ So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday. September 4, 1909. COLORED PEOPLE AND POLITICS IN SANGAMON COUNTY. It is now very evident that the colored people are not treated right nor given recognition commensurate with their political strength in this county. Every county of any potency, has a better representation, proportionately, than Sangamon, with probably one or two exceptions. The colored vote in this county is large and the voters will not forget this non-recognition when the day of help is come. In the court house force we have one janitor, only one. Why not a deputy or two and a clerk? The colored people helped to put the county officials where they are. In the city hall not even a janitor; only one or two men can get to sweep on the streets. Yet you saw fit to assist in the election of the democrats. The colored people voted enough votes for Schnepp to have elected Sherman. Now we are "up against it." There are Republicans in office also who absolutely refuses to help people who helped them; their days are numbered. The colored people must combine in a solid phalanx next spring and fall and see if there cannot be a complete change made and men placed in office who recognize the fact that all must live. We ask the colored people, early, to consider how these fellows are doing. There are many offices to filled be next year and we are beginning now to advise you to be cautious. Let us have an understanding—12,000 Negro votes could have defeated Governor Deneen last fall. It is an outrage the way these Sangamon county politicians do. It is up to you and us all, to defeat all, but men of reason and broadminded men, willing to do what is right. GEORGIA AND EDUCATION Georgia elected Hoke Smith, an ordinary, perfect demagogue to the governor's chair. Like demagogues always and everywhere, he proved a pitiful and pestiferous curse. But an especial bane did he prove to Georgia, the Negro and the Nation, because he used prejudice against the Negro as his weapon of distraction. But even Georgia grew tired of Hoke Smith, and elected a sensible and capable man before his term expired. --- Thus electing the quiet and constructive citizen, "Joe" Brown, to office, the citizens intended to rebuke Smith's madness and to institute Brown's measures. The Georgia Legislature has just concluded its session, and not one of Governor Brown's recommendations were enacted. This serves to show, as few other recent things have, just how deep are the toils in which the South is enmeshed. Just how slow must be the process of freeing the Negro from her thraldom of ignorance and prejudice is likewise here revealed. Common sense and conservatism, reform and progress, all voted for by a majority of the Georgia electorate, have been flouted by the law making vermin who dread most the light of intelligence. The Georgia Legislature refused to pass the compulsory education bill, not only be cause they thought that "education makes the Negro useless," but as well because they know that a vote for popular intelligence is a vote for self destruction. There is no need of the good citizens of Georgia and the Negro becoming discouraged. Compulsory education and the other crying needs of Georgia can only be postponed by the Georgia Legislature. The people's will and progress must ultimately prevail. The Chinese say: "Time and patience will turn the mulberry into silk." Time and patience will reach even Georgia. New York Age. Negro Society Plans To Establish Bank. United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten in Prosperous Condition. From the Globe-Democrat. St. Joseph, Mo., August 26 The thirty ninth annual session of the United Brotners of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten is in session here and is attended by 600 delegates from all sections of Missouri and nearby states. This is a fraternal organization and one of the biggest among negroes of this country. It is conducted entirely by men of the colored race. During the present year $40,000 has been collected and $20,000 paid out in claims. There is a burail fund of $70 and a death benefit of $200. The society now has so much money that it proposes to establish a bank of its own in some city within the jurisdiction. It is also believed by some of the members that a printing plant would be a good investment. Among those present at the convention are W. M. Farmer, Chicago, national grand master; G. W. Bledsoe, Texas, national grand secretary, and W. H. Hill, Nashville, Tenn., national deputygrand master. The business sessions began yesterday. They are being held at the Francis Street Baptist church. They are presided over by B K. Bruce, grand master of the jurisdiction. Aside from the men, the women have an organization, an auxiliary known as the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, which holds its sessions at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. A. C. Watson, grand princess, presides at these meetings. TUCKER'S PLACE. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. New Telepnone, 1478. H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYER 529 Nor HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 --- --- For Fine Commercial Work OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 month or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL 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. 305 $ \frac{1}{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 Come and see our Goods Clark-Thompson and 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. C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAUTE. 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The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily pixelated area with no discernible content. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` —FOR SALE AT— Subscribe for The Forum. This is a cut showing one pattern of the famous patent top Table. The solidest and best table on the market with lined silverware drawer in each end. Can be extended to 8 feet without moving dishes from the table. Call and see it. WHICH IS THE CHEAPEST? You can buy a range or stove made of poor material, hastily put together by incompetent workmen, for very little money. It will NEVER give satisfaction, and will only last a few years with careful use. BUT WEEKLYCOURIERJOURNAL HENRY WATTERSON, Editor. Is a National Newspaper, Democratic in politics. It prints all the news without fear or favor. The regular price is $1.00 a year, but you can get the Weekly Courier-Journal and The Forum, both one year for $1.50 if you will give or send your order to this paper-not to the Courier-Journal. Daily Courier-Journal, a year, $6.00; Sunday Courier-Journal, a year, $2.00. We will give you a combination cut rate on Daily or Sunday if you will write this paper. Mrs. Amanda Stanton of 409 E. Taylor St., Bloomington. Ill., has lodging rooms for men. Call inhe evenings. Visit the new millinery store at 1207 E. Washington streets, for hats or women only. $1 PER WEEK $1 $1.00----PER WEEK----$1.00 We furnish 3 rooms complete Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed $1.00 per week. Cheaper than re- per week and own your own fu- and hotels complete. Cash or pa- Furniture if you never buy. T. L. 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The best order and co Remember the place: 700 House on the south si e on continuously and are the The best order and conduct is under the place: 706 is th e on the south side of continuously and are the very best and best order and conduct is maintained. place: 706 is the Colored the south side of street. The shows are on continuously and are the very best and high class. The best order and conduct is maintained. Remember the place: 706 is the Colored House on the south side of street. Miss Siloane Nelson, Ticket Seller. 706 E. Washington St. - Sprin Washington St. - Sprin ington St. - Springfield, Ill. 706 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 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. 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. TIME TABLE OF·THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. 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 Kneffler, y William Kneffler, y Mary Knehey vs. William Knehey 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. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1909, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Nellie Brown shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, 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. 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The Manager, --- Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS:--I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. MRS. W. F. WALKER, Sta. 1—Harriman, Tenn. Ford's Hair Pomade (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) Fifty years of success has proved its merits. The use of Ford's Hair Pomademakes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly-hair straight, soft and glossy and easy to comb, and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length. Removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless—used with splendid results even on the youngest children. Delicately perfumed, its use is a pleasure, as ladies of refinement everywhere declare. Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good." If you want the best results, buy the best Pomade—it will pay ou. Look for this name Charlie Ford Press If your druggist cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle regular size for $ .50 Three bottles " " 1.40 Six " " 2.50 One bottle, small .25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 158 East Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. 305 $ \ddagger $ S. Sixth St. . ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. 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Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. Don't Worry Twelve is composed of of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. --- Offiße Phone 2322 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 With Gorgeous Illustrations Should be in every intelligent home over the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known 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 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. 5221 E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 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. 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. 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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 $25 to $49, bargain lists mailed free, mini bicycle boots, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and 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, single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. $8 50 NEDGETHORN 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 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 tire have been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. The price is more than an ordinary tire, the price is existing qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $8, super pair, but for special customers we are making a special factory price to 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 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. advertising purposes we will be the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a 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. 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IMPRESSED WITH THE CHART Judge Lindsey was particularly impressed with the chart which Judge Murray uses in his court to designate the right and wrong path, and to show the juvenile the consequences of choice of the right or wrong way of living. Judge Lindsey wanted a copy of the chart. Judge Murray presented him with a photograph of it from which one might be patterned. Judge Murray was much pleased to hear from the lips of Judge Lindsey that the work being done here had been of such importance in juvenile court circles to have been heard of away out in Denver. KINDNESS THE ESSENTIAL. Judge Lindsey said that his method was to use kindness. That, he insisted, was the essential of juvenile court work. He said when a child came before him he immediately sought his or her confidence, placed the defendant upon his honor paroled prisoners liberally; when they needed to be sent to a reformatory sent them alone, and by placing them upon their honor, thus cultivated their honor and improved their character by developing their sense of morality and self-respect. JUDGE IS ENTHUSIASTIC. Judge Lindsey was very enthusiastic over juvenile court work in all its phases. He said Springgeld and Sangamon county were fortunate in having the work in such competent hands as those of Judge Murray, and that there should be a full appreciation by the public of the results of such work. A Tabernacle Revival. Rev. F. Thomas, a prominent evangelist of Chicago, is conducting a revival at the Tabernacle at 19th and Kansas streets, and the public is cordially invited to attend the services which are held at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. daily. An Omission. The beautiful pearl handle berry spoon that was the gift to Rev. and Mrs. Cottman on their 30th wedding anniversary was presented by the following persons: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson. Mr. William Cansler. Mesdames Lulu Cole, Carrie Morris, Isabel Pride, Jennie C Morrison, Jennie Hennington, Anna Atkinson, Eliza Spiller, Roy Hunter. Misses Marie Wells. Amanda Wells, Bettie Poston, Bertha Sharp. Merchant Blacks Wins From Hankins' Team. The Merchants Black defeated Hankins' Grocery team by the score of 12 to 3 at Duncan's park Sunday, August 29, the Merchants falling on Nelch hard in the first three innings. Mitchell was never in danger at any stage of the game. The score: Merchant Blacks. AB. R. H. PO. A. E. Jaskson, l. f 5 0 1 2 0 0 Payton, 3b.. 5 2 2 2 3 1 Donagan 1b. 4 2 1 7 6 0 Howard 2b.. 4 1 1 0 0 0 Clark, ss... 4 1 2 3 1 1 Johnson, c.f. 4 2 2 1 0 0 Cansler, c... 4 1 2 7 0 0 Dotson, r.f.. 4 2 2 1 0 0 Mitchell, p.. 3 1 1 4 1 0 Totals... 37 12 14 27 11 2 Hankins' Grocery. AB. R. H. PO. A. E. Warner, c.... 4 0 0 0 1 Sybert, l. f. 4 1 0 0 0 DeFrates. . . 4 1 1 5 2 Nelch, p.... 4 0 1 0 0 Vasconcel, ss 4 0 0 2 0 Conaway, rf. 4 0 1 0 2 Roderick, 2b 4 0 1 0 1 Vetter, c. f. 4 1 0 0 0 M'Cusky. 3b 4 0 1 2 Totals.... 36 3 5 27 7 8 SCORE BY INNINGS. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Merchants...5 0 0 3 0 2 0 2 0—12 Hankins...0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0—3 Summary—Home runs, Johnson and Dotsor; two base hits. Jackson and Cansler. Struck out by Mitchell, 12. by Nech, 15 Umpire—Sharper Burton. Church Column. At St. John A. M. E. church last Sunday, quarterly meeting was held. Elder Cottman in charge. A goodly number were out and excellent services were held. The public is specially invited every Sunday. The Union Baptist had quite a good service last Sunday, a goodly number being in attendance. The collections amounted to over twenty six ($26) dollars. September 9. there will be an entertainment at Union for the benefit of the church. Union sent out five delegates to the association at Champaign this week, to wit: Rev. B. L Ivory, Joshua Douglas, Mrs. Virginia King, Rev G. W. Washington, V. Williams. Grace M. E. church has services every Sunday. Rev. Smalley invites you all. Watch this column for church news. Grant Martin's Trip. Mr. Grant Martin of E. Carpenter street, made an extensive trip a few weeks ago in Michigan and Canadian points, the principal points visited being Detroit and Grand Rapids. Michigan, and Windsor, Canada. He was accompanied by John Thomas who remained in Detroit. Mr. Martin thinks the country very fine and had a very pleasant trip. They stopped at Mr. and Mrs. William Osby's while in Detroit and say that Mr. Osby has a beautiful home and is doing well. The Illinois State Fair this year should be made a success colored people should be up and get stands. EE A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial to pay--No money do $1 A WEEK Days' Free Tri money do EEK ree Tri 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME $145 For this Piano UPRIGHT A man and woman to know more about it, we believe that it is ever so much better than it we will gladly send one to your home. All 30 days' impartial trial, and if you are in the world, you can then arrange the exception that it must be paid for inside our store, give us your name and ad no sent, and we'll willingly send it to your own. STARCK PIANO CO. CHICAGO. PIANOS, Regular Price Greatly Reduced This Out This Ten Dollar Free Credit Due One of These Coupons Good as Payme Purchase of one STARCK PIANO at Adams street, Springfield, Illinois to any part of the United States terms. Write for FREE Catalogu STARCK PIANO For this Brand New INPRIGHT PIANO For more about this famous piece better than any $300.00 to your home free of charge, and if you are satisfied th then arrange to pay for it paid for inside of three year Order On ply? For name and address, tell us y send it to your home 3 Regular Prices $35 paced This Week Ten Dollars It Due Bill Good as Part Payment CK PIANO at this sale gfield, Illinois United States on these L EE Catalogues. PIANO CO 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. 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. Sturck P.A. STARCK PIANO CO CHICAGO. STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars 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.. Manufacturers. R. H. REID, Mgr.ams St. Spr Springfield 624 E Adams St. Springfield, Ill Little Odell Barksdale, who has been ill, is convalescent. The Merchants Black promise to have a good team next year. Mrs. Martha Shelton of Sebree Ky., sister of Mrs, H. Tucker, has arrived in the city to join her husband. Some of the best colored papers on sale at Neal & Brown's restaurant, Mrs H. Tucker's, Thompson's grocery. Mrs. O V. Royall of Indianapolis, was in the city this week to attend her husband and to assist him off. She returned home yesterday. Capt. and Mrs. R. A. Byrd leave on the 7th inst., for Ohio, where they will make an extended visit to the home of Capt. Byrd in Ashley, and also, they will visit Dayton and the National Baptist Convention at Columbus, which convenes September 15 20 Attorney O. V. Royall, who has been sick at St. John hospital, left Wednesday for Jersey City, N. J., hoping to recover from his malady. His legion of friends and acquaintances here are sorry, very sorry of his condition and hope that he will rapidly improve under the medicinal sun of N. w Jersey. Rev. J. H. Doswell returned last week from New York City, where he spent two weeks, visiting his mother, sister and brother. Rev. Doswell has been transferred to St. Louis to take charge of the mission work there but yet he retains the charge here at the Holy Trinity Evan gelical Lutneran church, and will preach here every two weeks regularly. Mrs. Newsom of Cairo, who has been in the city the guest of her brother, Wm. L. Jones, 130 N. 14th street, who has been confined for sometime, returned home Monday, on account of the illness of a child. Mr. Jones, however, is much improved, but not able to be out. He is desirous of having the K. of P's call on him as well as others. Mr. Shelly Jones, formerly of this city, but for the past few years of Kansas City, Mo, the noted Shakespearean reciter, who has greatly improved, and who has appeared before some of the best audiences in Kansas City, is here visiting his relatives and friends. He will go from here to Chicago. His many friends are pleased to see him. MATRIMONIAL. Rev. J. H. Doswell and Miss Hattie A. Taylor were quietly married Thursday evening, taking the train immediately afterwards for St, Louis, Mo. Rev. Doswell is well known and well liked by all who know him and is a young man of the highest and best moral repute, being pastor of the H. T. E. L church here and president of the Colored Law and Order League. Miss Taylor is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Taylor, one of the city's best families. The wish of The Forum is that all will glide along calmly and serene. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau 30712S.6th St. See Mrs. L. E Barksdale of 1715 S.17th street, for shampooing and straightening hair. Her terms are reasonable. Call or send postal. Oct.30 Straw hats, take a back seat. Mrs. Sallie Goodwin and her son, Arman, of E. St. Louis, spent a week in this city, the guest of Mrs. J. P. Roberts, 1829 E. Stuart St. The East End Shoe Store is prepared to furnish your child dren with school shoes at the lowest prices. Wednesday, September the 8 the Business League meets. Every member and well wisher is urged to be out and listen to the report from the delegates who attended the grand body at Louisville. Miss Pegram of St. Louis, Mo. is visiting Mrs. Mamie Jones, 17th and Stuart Sts. Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Stewart, D Douglas, T. L Porter, were among those who attended the Association at Champaign. Mrs. L. Fisher who attended the Federation of Women's clubs at Chicago, has returned. Messrs. James H. Johnson and John Perkins have returned from Kansas City, Mo, where they attended the great K. of P. Biannual meet. Miss Retta Davis was honored by the Grand Lodge of Elks at their session in Detroit, by being elected to an important position. The Four Act drama will be repeated. The entire crowd is invited to attend White City Celebration and see the great sights, ride in the roller coaster. Have Your Prescription S Filled at Clarkson'S Modern Drug Store 213 S. 6th St. Fred Scott is a frequent visitor to our city-there is a cause. Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited. 7:30, out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the partnership in the millinery store between Mrs. Clark Thompson and Mrs. H. Tucker, has been dissolved by mutual agreement. Mrs. Clark-Thompson Mrs. H. Tucker. Mrs. Jennie S Henington was a guest at the Commercial Hotel in St. Louis, Mo., last Saturday and Sunday. She reports a pleasant trip and expresses herself as being well pleased with courtesy and hospitality shown her while a guest of the popular Commercial hotel. She did a bit of shopping while there. Illinois S inois State B Opens October 1,1909. Closes October 9,1909. "The Greatest Ear Prepare for Preparation is being est Fair in the State "Greatest State For Earth" pare for the Crowds E tion is being made for t in the State's history. "The Greatest State Fair on Earth" Preparation is being made for the greatest Fair in the State's history. Everybody Boost. Neal & Brow Restaurant al & Brow Neal & Brown's Restaurant The East End Shoe Store Sells Shoes From 10c to 50c Cheaper per pair than elsewhere. Repairing Neatly Done While You Wait. Call Old Phone 3914. J. P. Roberts, Proprietor. 1707 East Capitol Avenue. 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. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. State Fair on th" r the wds Early made for the great 's history. rown's