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THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 27. SPRINGFIELD, ULL., SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 1909. 15C A MONTH Society and Local Mrs. Josephine Puckett of St. Paul, is in the city the guest of her sisters. Mrs. John Mosby visited friends in Chicago, spending three days. Mrs. Louis Taborn spent several days in Chicago this week the guest of relatives. The Labor Day celebration here was very enthusiastic, despite the inclement weather. A goodly number of colored students matriculated at the high school this week. The general attendance at the various schools is good. The Calendar, Picture and Post Card Co., opened by colored men, is something new and will prove a great asset to the Negro business of the city—the company will also handle colored or Negro dolls and notions, etc. See the agents or telephone 1963 old; office is located at $ 223 \frac{1}{2} $ S. 5th St., rear. Miss Fay Edwards has returned from Galesburg where she was entertained by Mrs. Ada Davis, formerly of this city and Mrs. Kidd of Galesburg. Class No. 7, of St. Paul's Sunday school of which Miss Daisy Donaldson is teacher, gave a picnic at Washington park. Thursday, September 2. Owing to inclement weather the picnic was held at Washington park instead of Lincoln park. A social time was spent at the residence of Miss Donaldson's before going to the park. A very enjoyable time was spent. Have Your Prescription S Filled at Clarkson'S Modern Drug Store 213 S. 6th St. I "Be ye doers and not sayers only." MATRIMONIAL. Married at Lanesville, Wednesday, September 8, Mr. Penick of Petersburg and Miss Smith of Lanesville. Both parties are young people of the best repute. They will reside at Petersburg. The Good wishes of the readers of The Forum go with them. The Business League. The report made by the delegates, Messrs. E. M. Williams, A. M. Williams and J.E. Thompson who attended the National Convention at Louisville. was made before the League last Wednesday evening and was a very good report, shedding much light on many important industrial pursuits. The delegation has a comprehensive detailed report of each day's work and will be glad to make the report before a goodly number. Hall Receives Degrees. Rev. Ernest Hall of Bloomington, one of the ablest and most conversant men in the Baptist church of the Woodriver Association, and a very persevering and studious young man, is reaping his reward in due season. He just received another degree from a college of Mechano Therapy—he is to continue postgraduate work in the same institution this winter. His titles now are: A.M., D.D., D.M.T. Woodriver Baptist Association Notes There was quite a deal of ginger injected into the various sessions of the association which convened at Champaign last week. The session as a whole is reported as being a very good and effective one. Rev. Ernest Hall of Bloomington, preached the educational sermon and also a sermon before the women on "Economics in the Wash Tub," which is said to have been well received. There was much interest displayed in the election of officers. The New Comers—as some were styled—were accused of being presumptuous and were arrayed against the old guard, but everything considered. there was nothing inharmonious. Most of the old officers were re-elected Mrs. V. King was re-elected president of the M. & E. convention, D. Douglas was re-elected treasurer, J Douglas, clerk and Rev. G. C. Mason, moderator. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams has returned from a very pleasant visit in Chicago. East End Notes. Everything is quiet.—We are having a lot of sickness. Mesdames Lawrence Scott, Charles Renfro and little Carnetta Cansler were confined to their beds this week—three in one block.—The friends of Ruth Lee will be glad to know that she has returned from Chicago. She has entered school.—The Merchants Black still have the belt, and it seems like they can't be beat. They have played two games since the last issue of the Forum and have won both of them with ease. Last Sunday they played Alton and the next day (Labor Day) the Gold Tops and had no trouble with either. They are the best in town.—Mrs. Damons is very much indisposed at this writing. We hope for her a speedy recovery.—The Forum is steadily finding its way into the home of every colored person in the east end. We hope the time will come when every Negro home in this city will read The Forum.—The barbecue is going on at St. John church. Everybody seems to be having a good time.—We will not say much about our prospective candidate for alderman next spring.—Rev. G. W. Jones is looking a little more pleasant than last week. I suppose he is soft on his dollar money.—We do not see the big light shining in front of Mrs. Harvey's this week. She is at the church helping the trustees with the barbecue. She is a good helper in any capacity.—Mrs. Fisher is still at her post with ice cream and fish, soda water and everything that is nice—Mrs. M. Johnson, the east end seamstress, is still at her post.—Amanda Wells still has the belt on the watermelon eating; Bennie Chinn is still buying.—The East End Man is keeping watch on them and if there is anything stirring, he will let you know. Mortuary. Word has been received here announcing the death of Joseph Asbury of Galesburg, after a long illness. He is survived by an aged mother and one sister of Galesburg; two nieces, Mesdames Wilson and Murphy of Chicago and Kansas City, respectively, Ruth Hodge, a grand niece; two nephews, Capt. W. D. and Henry Hodge, a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Russell, all of this city. Woman's Club Notice. The Woman's Club hold their annual election of officers on the 13, at which time the entire membership is requested to be present. Earl Simpson of Havana spent Labor Day in this city. Rev. S. P. Cheers preached at Union Baptist church last Wednesday night. The Churches. The following churches respectfully invite you to their services tomorrow: St. Paul, E. Mason St, Union Baptist, 12th and Mason, St. John A.M.E., 14th and Mason: New Hope, 8th and Miller; Pleasant Grove Baptist, 18th and Cass; St. Luke's Episcopal, S. Grand and Loveland; Grace M. E., 14th and Brown. The Bible ClaSs. The Bible class every Sunday at Pleasant Grove Baptist church a nondenominational institute, is considered one of the timeliest and most beneficial things in the city along intelligent religious matters. The Merchant Blacks. The Merchant Blacks shut out the Gold Tops Labor Day, Mitchell holdingig the Reisch team 15 to 0. The famous Merchant Blacks under the management of Major Otis Duncan, are still taking the scalps of their enemies at Duncan park. By G. We are still in the business, handling Dunbar's books at the very lowest prices—a book that should adorn the home of every intelligent colored and white family. Telephone or call and see the agents. Phillip Perkins took in the excursion last Saturday. He visited his wife and children at Evanston, Ill. Miss Gertrude Williams has returned from Chicago after pleasant visit. A complete account of the Supreme Lodge meet at Kansas City, appears in the Monitor of September. You can secure a copy at the newstands. E. H. Harriman, the railroad king, is dead. Jack Johnson put a quietus on Al Kaufman's championship aspirations also—on to Jeffries. Coal! Coal! Coal!! F. H. Harts Will keep you warm with Coal By the Bushel or by the Ton—now selling from 8c downward New Phone 1517 R-2 THE FORUM Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 6s Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Samantha The Printer 105½ 8s. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, September 11, 1909. MEN SPOKEN OF FOR OFFICE Next year several offices will be filled by present incumbents or new men who are on the outside, hoping to get in. For sheriff the name of W. J. Butler has been mentioned. Mr. Butler would make an ideal sheriff and get the solid support of the real Republicans. County treasurer, clerk, probate judge, probate clerk, as well as county judge are all to be filled. Mr. Charles E. Selby was a candidate for county judge on the Republican ticket four years ago next year, and Mr. Selby is well qualified for the place, well deserving that or any other honor from the party. A good strong Republican like Harry Harts, could and should be elected probate judge. Probate clerk and county clerk are places good intelligent men should aspire for. The Forum has always, early in the "game," advised our people along this line before it was too late, yet some of them stray off and support such men as our present mayor against such a man as L. Y. Sherman and see what a fall we all get for their big-headedness—we know the colored men did not do it all, but 150 more Negro votes would have elected Sherman and we would not be cursed so. Let this be a lesson and hereafter let us think well before we vote against the old ship that brought us safely over into the "promised land." There are individual exceptions of course, it would be against reason and against our conscience to advise you to vote against all men labeled "democrat." There are individual democrats worthy of your support, but the democratic party as an organization, is not on the square and we defy a successful contradiction to the assertion or allegation. JOHN MITCHELL OF VIRGINIA. John Mitchell, of Richmond, Virginia, editor of the Planet and president of the Mechanic's Savings bank, is the best example of what we call a manly man, living and acting for others as well as for Mitchell. He is doing a great work, proving that colored people are capable of doing things. He is a hustler and a fighter for any cause or principles he conciences to be right. THE DISMISSAL OF JAMES P. LOQMIS. The dismissal of James Loomis from the police force last week came as a thunderbolt from a clear sky, more especially so when one considers the charge as stated in the dailies; incompetency. The civil service commission said he was competent; the mayor says not so, then the commission must be a farce. Jim Loomis has had experience under such mayors as Wheeler, Phillips, Griffith and Reece. He has always performed his duties commendably, has been vigorous in the discharge of said duties, and, eight or ten years should make him eminently proficient. Had the cause for his dismissal been stated as being purely political, then there would be no cause for this article. Incompetent In what way? Physically unfit, morally improper, or did he want for legal knowledge? It seems that the mayor still adheres to the adage, that to the victors b long the spoil, in this case he has a right to his opinion. But to indiscrimately misrepresent a man, is cruel to say the least, and then, also, this civil service travesty should be renovated, and purged and if found to be unwholesome, thrown to the devil. Incompetent is a relative term and does not express just what the mayor wishes to convey incapable, would have been the better term for him to have used, especially if applied to Republicans. NEGROES MUST PROVE THEM SELVES FACTORS Colored people have a duty to perform for themselves that no other person or set of persons can do for them, namely: Become producers, creators and inventors, also discovers, thereby factors in whatever community they may reside. It is clearly seen that there is too much petty political business impregnated in the brain of the masses. What we need to do is to inculcate into the brain of our people three essentials, to-wit: acquisition of knowledge, property and home pride: First, however, the true christian religion; for it is written: "Fis seek ye the kingdom of heaven and His righteousness and all these things shall be added," but teach our people what the christian religion really is. If we ever get on the right road and become fixed thereon, there will be better and easier sailing. This so-called intermingling in politics has been a detriment to a large per cent of colored people over this state, but very conspicuously so, here in Springfield. We advise the progressive colored men to make hay while the sun shines. Furthermore it is every man's duty to be honest and seek to elevate himself by elevating his fellow-man—it must be done. Bert A. Williams is showing at the Garrick theatre in St. Louis, with his new show, "Mr. Lode of Koal." Mr. Williams is alone this season, but will no doubt be just as funny and attractive. He is a first class stage artist and has played well his part in making wholesome history for the race. Mrs. Walker is with Cole and Johnson this season. TUCKER'S PLACE. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. 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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. TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, etc. It is a paper of general circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAUTE, IND Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited. 7:30, out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. Call at The New millinery shop for the latest style hats. Best courtisies given all and your patronage is solicited. Come one and all.—Mattie Tucker, Prop., 206 N. 14th St. TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:05 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:09 and 12:36 a. m. For South Second street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:43 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m. and 11:24 p. m. For Spring and East Carpenter streets every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m. and 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. For South Grand avenue eevery 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. Experienced Workmanship. Woods & Hughes Proprietors. 1024 East Washington Street. Springfield, Ill. Chancery Notice State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss. Mary Koeffler, William Koeffler Mary Kneffley vs. William Kneffley in Chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of William Kneffley. defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, Notice is hereby given to the said William Kneffley that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 13th day of July A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant. returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1909, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said William Kneffley, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the 1st Monday of September A.D. 1909, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES, Circuit Clerk CHAS. S. GIBBS. Complainant's Solicitor Chancery Notice. Chancery Notice. State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss. Edward Brown vs Nellie Brown in Chancery. Affidavit of the non-residence of Nellie Brown defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said Nellie Brown that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in said Court in the Chancery side thereof, on the 26th day of July, A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1900, 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, o be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of September A. D, I909, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill, S. T. JONES, CHAS. S. 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Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. Don't Worry Twelve is composed of of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. 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First cla Cheaper than renting furnished ro own your own furniture. We furni plete. Cash or payments. It will pay you never buy. EWING & ADAMS block West of Square, South Side o 9. famous patent top t with lined silver- feet without mov- We furnish 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed Room. First class Furniture at $1.00 per week. Cheaper than renting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 per week and own your own furniture. We furnish homes, flats and hotels complete. Cash or payments. It will pay you to see our Furniture if you never buy. T. L. EWING & CO. 418 ADAMS St. T. L. EWING & CO. 418 ADAMS St. One-half block West of Square, South Side of Street. New Phone 2039. Springfield. Ill. Public stenography. Done at This Office. short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S. 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois I wish every Pythian "brave man" would take a copy of the Pythian Monitor. There is an article in the December number on "Reclaim Your Suspended Members" which is worthy of attention. In the January issue E. L. Rogers will have an article on "Pythianism and Our Duty" and other matter pertaining to our Springfield lodges. All who desire this Pythian paper can secure a copy at J. E. Thompson's grocery store or Neal & Brown's restaurant. --- --- for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Room. First class Furniture at enting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 furniture. We furnish homes, flats payments. It will pay you to see our NG & CO. DAMS St. quare, South Side of Street. Springfield, Ill. Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: 9 to 12 M. Room No. I 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs. 7 to 9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General surgery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. Race Adjustment By Professor Kelley Miller One of the greatest Books by a colored man on the market The Price is $2.13, but in order to raise our circulation we offer you this book and The Forum for one year for $2.25, you getting the Forum for only 12 cents for one year. This Offer is good until September 18, 1909. The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing invitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o'clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. Here it is September Again, and Your Boys Must Have Some Good School Clothes Good School Clothes School Suits at $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 up to $15. FOUR FLOORS OF CLOTHING. Hall @ Herrick Co. Y. M. C. A. March. We have yet a few copies the Y. M. C. A. March by that brilliant young composer, Maurice . Thomas. This is one of the prettiest compositions we have heard in recent years if the piano lovers will give it a trial, we are satisfied that it will go big in this city. This music is for sale at this office. Office Phone 2322 Residence Phone 2819—R 3 Residence Phone 2819-R 3 Offiçe Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois 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. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau. 307 1.2 S. 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 PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 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 on the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic 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 The growing, romping School Boy is an expensive proposition at best. Parents, who have raised a few, know all about it. They know, too, the real value of School Clothes We have the satisfying kind, with all the style features the Boy, and back of it the solid, substantial wear the parents always insist upon. its at $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 up to $15. We insure you by saying--Money back, if anything goes wrong with the clothes. One whole floor devoted entirely to Children's Knee Pant Suits. UR FLOORS OF CLOTHING. l @ Herrick Co. Fifth and Adams Streets. The Colored American Magazine FOR JULY CONTAINS Southern Position, Anti-Anglo-Saxon—J. Spencer Bassett Economic Analysis of American Prejudice—W. H. Bulkley Trinity of Slavery Poets . . . Juliet M. Bradford Lines of Progress . . . G. G. Walker Africa's Call (Poem) . . . I. DeHoughton Cooke New State for the Negro . . . William Archer The Black Spectre in Georgia 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. 10 CENTS THE COPY 10 CENTS THE COPY $1.00 PER YEAR FOR SALE AT 815 and 728 E. Washington St. E. L. ROGERS, General Agent Colored Skin Made Lighter. Colored Skin Made Lighter. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York manufactures seven Chemical "Wonders," which enable colored people to improve their appearance. These wonders cost 50c each. White women spend millions to beautify themselves. Colored people should make themselves attractive as possible. Colored men who use these wonders secure better situations in banks, clubs and business houses. Colored women occupy higher positions socially and commercially, marry better and get along better. (1) Complexion Wonder Creme makes dark skin lighter colored, not with artificial white, but naturally; makes the skin itself lighter colored every time it is applied. Keeps the skin healthy, soft, fine. Makes any colored face more attractive. Improves any colored countenance like magic. (2) Magnetto-metallic comb called "Wonder Comb," can be heated before using and will straighten any hair. Will last a life-time cd before using and will straighten any hair. Will last a life-time. (3) Pomade called "Wonder Uncurl," uncurls kinks in hair and keeps it straight, lustrous and flexible. Wonder Uncurl heated into the scalp with a "Wonder Comb" will make the kinkiest head of hair olok handsome. (4) "Wonder Hair Grow."—Fertilizers in cornfields make corn-stalks grow, so this fertilizer rubbed into the scalp makes the hair grow longer; strengthens the scalp so it can hold the hair from falling out. It can be heated into the scalp with a "Wonder Comb." (5) "Odor Wonder Powder" instantly destroys perspiration odor. Thousands of men are barred from good salaries because of this unseen horror. Thousands of women are shut off from marriage and social life by this invisible barrier. People cannot detect perspiration odor on themselves. Every living being should use this powder. (6) "Odor Wonder Liquid" is delightful as toilet water; can be used with Odor Wonder Powder or separately. Surrounds the body with fragrance. A great luxury for those who can afford it. (7) This pink variety of Complexion Wonder Creme, No. 2, is called Shell-Pink. Gives lovely pink cheeks to light brown or mulatto colored faces. Light brown complexion with pink cheeks mark great beauty. Information book free. Correspondence free. Please send your address. Agents wanted everywhere. Can start business with $3. CHEMICAL WONDER CO., 2 RECTOR ST., NEW YORK. or M. B. BERGER & CO., (our selling agents) same address "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered G. A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. TO-MORROW MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deductions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 E. 56 St. Chicago, Ill. EDWAD BAUMANN CHA3. T. BAUMANN. Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. --- SOMETHING YOU WANTED. The Industrial History of the Negro, for sale at Thompson's and 1707 E. Capitol Ave. At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, can be found the colored papers, magazines and tracts. Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read. The Dunbar NewsCompany Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 306 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a regular news store, handling all colored literature, books, etc., also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. L. Rogers, Manager. If the average colored person will expend as many dollars in some kind of business as he will readily do for lodges and socials, his children will have a job when they grow up, eh? "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson "and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. For Sale Home, city property or farms. Don't pay rent. Come and see us let us sell your property, rent your houses and collect your bills. Here are a few of our bar. gains One 5 room house $1000 O e 4 rcom house $1,300 One 8 room house $1,400 One 7 room house at less than cost of house. Make your own terms, we mean business. We will sell you a home and convince you that it is cheaper to buy than it is to pay rent. Just drop in and let us explain. Chas. S. Gibbs & Co., $223\frac{1}{2}$ S. 5th Street. Old phone 1963. SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best publishing houses in this country, a few books we think should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and desire inspiration, and more especially men who desire to be speakers and appear in the forums and on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: "Famous Orators of the World and Their Orations," "Dunbar's Complete Works," "This Country of Ours," "Farming by Inches," "Hiawatha," 75 ture," by 100 colored young men; "Young People's History of the World," "Masterpieces of English Oratory," and anything else not listed, call on or write E. L. ROGERS Agent To Peoria -VIA- Dis Traction System. $1.00 ONE WAY $1.95 ROUND TRIP Leave Springfield 6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 2:40—4:40—6:40 P. M. O DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY City Pantatorium d Tailoring To Peor .VIA. Illinois Tra System $1.00 ONE WAY $1.95 ROUND T Cars Leave Sp 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 12:40—2:40—4:40—6:40 THE SAFE WAY NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. Capital City Pa and Tailori To Peoria .VIA. Iinois Tract System. $1.00 ONE WAY $1.95 ROUND TRIP rs Leave Springfi 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 12:40—2:40—4:40—6:40 P. M. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. Real City Pantat and Tailoring To Peoria -VIA- Illinois Traction System. $1.00 ONE WAY $1.95 ROUND TRIP Cars Leave Springfield 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 12:40—2:40—4:40—6:40 P. M. THE SAFE WAY NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY Capital City Pantatorium and Tailoring M. 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. hter, . Proprietor nbar Nickleodeon Visit The Dunbar Nick Dunbar Nickle Visit The Dunbar Nickleodeon Owned and controlled by colored men. The only such enterprise In Central Illinois. The shows are on continuously and high class. The best order and co Remember the place: 700 House on the south si e on continuously and are the The best order and conduct is under the place: 706 is the 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 Nellie Banks, Ticket Seller. 706 E. Washington St. - Spring Washington St. - Spring 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. A Four Act Drama will be presented by the Arnett Dramatic Club at Masonic Hall, Monday evening, Sept. 27. Rev Phillip Dunchester, Rector of St. Mark's.....J. B. Smiley Norman Weir, His collage friend—a detective..Silas Edwards Richard Heritrge, M.D. commonly called "Doctor Dick" T. W. Warrick John Gordon, A fugitive.....Geo. W. Levels Sheriff Blake.....C. S. Lefraidge Irene Arnold, With a heart history.....Miss Grace J. Nelson Bess, the minister's sister, bit of a butterfly; Miss L. E. Wilson Mrs. Pickens, a busy dressmaker.....Mrs. M. E. Warrick Aunt Bina.....Miss Maud Nelson Villagers and Officers Act I—Morning at the Rectory. The gossip. June roses. A doctor's patience. The gossip has something to tell. The breath of suspicion. The marked paragraph. A loyal love. For another's sake. A womans's secret. The shadow of a sin. Despair. Act II—The garden party. Love's young dream. A woman scorned. The gossip repulsed. The detective. Face to The proposal and the threat. Defiance. Until tomorrow. The festivities interrupted. The gossip speaks. Behind the syringa bushes. Who was that man? A timely appearance. He is here. Act III—In the shadows. I defy you. Lead Kindly Light. The face in the window. The escaped convict. In danger. The minister's devotion. Behind the curtain. Suspected The revelation. Act IV—The gossip still on the scent. A professional secret. A lover's quarrel. Two men and one woman. Twixt love and law A proof of friendship. Loves sacrifice. For her sake. The lovers are reconciled. The search. Found. He is free. Charles Rose was called back to Missouri, Friday of last week on account of the death of his wife's mother who had been sick for several months. The be reaved family have the symp thy of the people here. Arthur W. Johnson who has been visiting in Jacksonville, Mo, returned last week. The colored base ball team is playing some good ball. Their new park is proving a drawing card. Next year this park may be the centen of attraction. The managers are to be congratulated for their thrift. Samuel Rainey of Petersburg, was in the city for a few days this week the guest of John Gaddie and wife, of S. 17th St. Mr. Hall of Quincy, father of Rev. Ernest Hall, was in the city this week and attended the funeral of his relative, Mrs. Carr. THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM No A Four Act Drama will be matic Club at Masonic Hall. Springfield, Misses Carrie and Lucile Jackson of W. Jefferson street, returned last Saturday from Keokuk, Iowa, where they had been visiting. They report a fine time. Grand Fall Opening Wednesday Sept. 15. Mrs. Clark-Thompson 1207 E. Washington I cordially invite you to call at my fashionable millinery and dress making parlars. I have hats for children and ladies of the latest styles. Come ready to buy and thus save your money. Come early and inspect my goods before buying. Girls who wish to learn dress making and millinery, now is your chance, class will start next week. 1207 E. Washington St., SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS J.B.OSBY REAL ESTATE Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged If you Are Thinking of Buying a FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. 5221 E. Adams St. Beil Tel. 423 Justice presented by the Arnett Dra- monday evening, Sept. 27. Order of Scorn characters. Victor of St. Mark's...J. B. Smiley friend—a detective...Silas Edwards only called "Doctor Dick" Warrick Geo. W. Levels C. S. Lefraidge history...Miss Grace J. Nelson of a butterfly; Miss L. E. Wilson maker...Mrs. M. E. Warrick Miss Maud Nelson oopsis v. The gossip. June roses. A sip has something to tell. The marked paragraph. A loyal love. man's secret. The shadow of a Love's young dream. A woman lised. The detective. Face to at. Defiance. Until tomorrow. Synopsis Illinois. AGENTS WANTED take from $5.00 to $25.00 per the Best Seller that Has ever Upon the Market. New Book Has Made Its Appearance INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO IN THE UNITED STATES." B. Jackson and D. Webster Davis, of Richmond Book is a novelty. It contains matter concerning the published. It takes up the industrial, bi- ological, domestic, inventive, and business side Negro. One of its most important feature is Negro; why he is black and why his hair is rough it contains over 400 pages, with about 100 office has been placed within the reach of all, and $1.50, cloth bound, and $2.50, half morocco its will be made with agents; 10,000 are the country. For terms, write to Giles B. Ja- nd street, Richmond, Va. Parties desiring from the home office can send the price, $1.00 T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 North Second street, I- nside, 13 cents extra. Can make from $5.00 to $25.00 per day It is The Best Seller that Has ever Been Upon the Market. "THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE OF THE UNITED STATES." By Giles B. Jackson and D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va. This book is a novelty. It contains matter concerning the race never before published. It takes up the industrial, social, religious, ethological, domestic, inventive, and business advancements of the Negro. One of its most important features is the origin of the Negro; why he is black and why his hair curls. Although it contains over 400 pages, with about 100 illustrations, the price has been placed within the reach of all, at $1.00 for board back; $1.50, cloth bound, and $2.50, half morocco. Liberal arrangements will be made with agents; 10,000 are wanted throughout the country. For terms, write to Giles B. Jackson, 602 North Second street, Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to secure this book from the home office can send the price, $1.00, $1.50 or $2.50, to R. T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 North Second street, Richmond, Va. Postage, 13 cents extra. Illinois State Fair Opens October 1,1909. Closes October 9,1909. Greatest State Fair Earth" pare for the Crowds Ea ation is being made for the g r in the State's history. "The Greatest State Fair on Earth" Prepare for the Crowds Early Preparation is being made for the greatest Fair in the State's history. Everybody Boost. al & Brown Neal&Brown's Restaurant Have Moved to Masonic Hall. 117 N.8th Street To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. To give the best meal; the bestservices and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 2I meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses.