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Historical Society , State House , THE FORUM Society and Local Attorney A. M. Williams was in Jacksonville this week on business and celivered an address before the Progressive League, a business organization of that city. The colored people are reported to be progressing along business lines. The Business Men's League meets Thursday night at Williams' building. All members are urged to be out. Mrs. L. Damon is much improved. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work. Apply a Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 305 1.2 So. 6th St. The written invitations announcing the Peerless Athletic banquet are being recalled owing to the absence of Prof. Nix. Miss Anna Carey entertained a few friends at the home of her at, Mrs. Alberta Barbour, yesterday evening. An enjoyable evening was spent. Rev. Ivory has been out of the city several days this week. Rev. Smalley has returned after an absence of ten days. Watch for the Hallowe'en ball Masonic hall, Monday evening November 1. VISIT OUR Furniture Store We have a complete line of New and Second hand furniture. Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves —and Ranges— We have a nice line of house —furnishing goods— Sold for cash or on easy pay- ments. 128 N. 7th St. Old Phone: 2311 H. SALLIE, Prop. MISS WATTS RETURNS Miss Lovina Watts has returned from a pleasant trip at New Albany, Ind., where she has been visiting Rev. S. C. Manuel and life, former pastor of Union B. church. Miss Watts reports a delightful time while at the beautiful home of Mrs. Manuel. She says no pains were spared in making it pleasant for her. She visited the different departments of the second Baptist church, of which Rev. Manuel is pastor, and found the work progressing. She reports having been given grand reception by one Miss Washington at the residence of Rev. Manuel and meeting some of the city's most distinguished ladies and gentlemen, namely: Miss Washington, Dr. Manuel Jr., Dr. Blackburn, Miss Webb. Miss Watts also visited in Danville, Ky. --- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Miss Kathrine Johnson of W. Williams street, who has been ill for several weeks with typhoid fever, has about recovered. Rev D. W. Bloodworth is visiting his family in Tennessee. There will be a pleasure ball at Masonic hall. You are cordially requested to be there. Miss Sadie Lee of Chicago. arrived in the city last week to attend the bedside of her sick brother, J. S. D. Lee. Mrs. Phoebe Wilson of Chicago, is visiting friends in the city. Miss Jeanette Roberts who visited here Fair week. left for a short visit with her sister in St. Louis. Mrs. P. Price is visiting in Indiana. She will be absent several weeks. Mrs. Mitchell who was the guest of her granddaughter, Mrs Wm, Johnson, returned to her home in Callio, Mo., on the 11th. Mrs. Delilah Perkins and children who have been visiting in Evanston, the past two months, have returned home. The Benedicto Musical Club held a very interesting meeting on the evening of the 15 Arrangements are being made for a grand initial musical entertainment to be given in a feew weeks The club was pleased to have Miss Hazel Bates present who presided with much dignity. Mrs. Robert Wright of East Miller street, is convalescent. Miss Hallie Ford left Sunday for Okmulg e, Oklahoma, to take charge of her duties in the high school. H. Rhoden has purchased a new ambulance: Stop at Neal & Baown's for your meals Trade at Hall & Herrick's and any of the others who advertise in this paper. Miss Helen Harvey of Moberly is the guest of her brother and sister in this city. Miss Cleo Washington of Moberly, is the guest of Mrs. J. L. Harvey in this city. Mrs. James Smith who has been out west for some time, has returned home. The Lady Elks will give a Hallowe'en social at the residence of Mrs. Bender. Mrs. Grace Holman.Madison of Taylorville, has taken the agency of The Forum and will also correspond from city. Mrs. Mattie Richards has agreed to solicit for The Forum. Let her have your subscription and news items. New Theatre to Open The Lincoln Theatre is the name of a new amusement house that will open its doors to the public on Monday, October 25, at 6 p. m. Excellent attractions, and up-to-date moving pictures will be features. Some of the best talent in the country is now being booked by Art Naylor, the assistant manager, who is now in the east for that purpose. An up-to date vaudeville will put on at each performance and during the matinees on Saturdas and Sundays at 2 p. m. The manager, is the well known James P. Loomis, will exert every evergy to give his patrons a good clean performance. Remember the grand opening Monday. Oct. 25. The admission will be 5c. Bloomington News. Rev. George Brown has accepted a call as minister of the A.M. E. church. John Randolp of Pontiac was in town Sunday. Rev. L. J. Johnson preaches his farewell sermon at the Union Baptist church. Miss Elizabeth Johnson will entertain the Elite Thimble Club Thursday afternoon. Thursday morning occurred the death of Capt. Matt Stearles one of the most popular colored citizens of the city. He was a life long resident of the city and by his sunny disposition he was the idol of the community. His death is deeply regretted by the town as a whole. Miss Minnie Weathers was operated on Sunday at the Brokaw hospital. Mrs. Sarah Scribner of Cincinnati, is the guest of her sister Mrs. Geo. Hoagland. Rev. Geo. Hoagland is in Chicago on business. The Syndicate Pleasure Club was delightfully entertained by Walter Porter at the home of Mrs. Fred Rush. The funeral of Mr. James Whittaker was held on the afternoon of the 18. Decatur News Notes. Antioch Baptist church is nearing completion. Mrs. Mary Rogan is preparing to move to Terre Haute where she will reside with her daughter, Mrs. C, H. Jones. She is an old citizen here and will be greatly missed by her friends and church. Next Sunday Rev. L. J. Johnson who has been transferred to Memphis in the Tennessee conference from the Illinois, will fill the pulpit at St. Peter's A.M.E. church. He is an able speaker, Mrs. Charity Valentine left this week for Chicago for an indefinite visit. She hopes her health will be benefitted. Mrs. E. L. Rogers of Springfield. visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Watkins last week. Mrs. Clarence Johnson, one of Decatur's latest brides, is still confined to her bed. Mrs. Henry Lawrance and Miss Nora Lawrence have returned from St. Louis and Collinsville where they have been visiting for the past two weeks. The Allen League of St.Peters church held its meeting for reorganization last Saturday night. A splendid corps of officers were elected. On Monday afternoon and night a reception was given at the home of Mrs. O. B. Clanton in honor of the new members Miss Mamie Kelly, the president has labored zealously to enlarge the membership and to create a greater interest in the league; she has succeeded. Young men should not congregate about the church door, it disturbs the services. If you do not wish to go in, you should go away. It pays in the long run. MATRIMONIAL. Mr.A.A. Harlow and Miss Eva Harris were married last week at St. Paul church parsonage, Rev. T. Price officiating. The groom is an efficient tailor and is employed at the Capital City Pantatorium, while Miss Harris is a well known young lady. Court Honor No. 4, O. O. C. will give a sociable Tuesday evening, Oct. 26th at the residence of Mrs Jessie Waren, 126 N 14 St. All are invited. Mrs. Martha Petitt, W. C. "Venie Warren R. of A. We commend to you the Lincoln Industrial school and Mr. E C. Hamilton, it should concern every colored family The mothers section met at the Home, Mrs Clem presiding Quite a number were out and the business was interesting A suggestion that each one try to bring in a young lady is timely The Philanthropic section will be pleased to have all out, all are requested to bring fruit or something to help the old L Outland, reporter. On Sunday, Oct 24th the annual Mission festival will take place at the Colored Lutheran Church. There will be divine services rt 2-00 and 8 P M Holy communion will be celebrated after the 2 p m services. Let all come out and help the mission work All are cordially invited, come and bring your friend Rev Jas H Doswell, pastor. Quarterly meeting at St Paul church tomorrow Dr Cottman will preach at the morning and evening service Rev Jones of St John church will preach at 3 PM Come and help us T Price, pastor 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. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gomann The Printer 305½ Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, October 23, 1909. SPOKEN OF FOR MAYOR. Alderman L. L. Flinn, of the fifth ward, is spoken of as a standard bearer for the Republican party for mayor in 1910. Mr. Flinn has the ability and his loyalty to party principles and right, so far as we are aware, are unfaltering. Mr. Flinn, has at times, fought the whole council and defied the whole 'gang' for the right. So far as we see he is a desirable man. PRIMARY LEGISLATION. A special session of the legislature is called to meet here in November to take up the matter of a primary election bill and the deep water ways project. The Forum has always favored the primary in preference to the old convention system of nominating candidates. The Lorimer faction is supposed to be bitterly opposed to primary legislation and therefore a bitter fight is imminent. The various members of the house and senate will show their constituents where they are "at" on the subject. The masses are supposed to be for the primary law, but a goodly number will fight the law in order to pour out their wrath on the governor. CANT AFFORD IT. It is hard to advise the colored vote in Sangamon county just now. We have always stood for what we conceived to be right and stand for principle yet, but the question is: Who is right or who is wrong? We do not believe the men in Sangamon county who have deliberately failed to help a single colored man land, will expect the colored vote. It is not logical nor natural. Therefore we shall study for awhile to ascertain who are the right men before we shall give you any advice. It is for them to make known their virtues. Government without the consent of the governed. is also unjust We are not going to unjustly criticise any man in business or in politics. We only ask for what is right—is that not right? We have no apologies to offer. The record shows that Sangamon County's men who stand for principle, good citizenship, morality, etc., are relegated. Retaliation is sometimes a virtue. I. T. S. and the State Fair Crowds. Officials of the Illinois Traction System are highly elated over the wonderful showing made by the road in handling the immense crowds that visited the State Fair at Springfield. The auditors have just finished compiling the figures which show that one hundred and twenty-five thousand people were carried into and out of Springfield during the week. This is about thirty thousand more than last year and more than twice as many as traveled over any other road. And despite the demands made upon the transportation department not a single passenger was injured, there was no congestion, and although trains were being run in four and five sections, the schedule was maintained and cars were on time. General Manager H. E. Chubbuck regards this feat as the most remarkable example of interurban operation in his entire experience. He now knows that he has a working organization upon which he can depend and that can deliver the goods. The transportation problem was under the direction of C. F. Handshy, general superintendent of transportation, and the record made was due to his untiring efforts, those of Trainmaster Richards and their efficient aides. The officials now feel that the operation problems have been met and that after a test of this nature the road is in condition to meet any demands the future may make. Notwithstanding the enormous traffic there was no disturbance of the system and Mr. Chubbuck did not hesitate to put No.233, the private car, over the lines all week carrying officials and guests of the System. The Centennial at St. Louis at the same time further complicated matters but the rush on the southern division was also handled without trouble. It is well that the believer should be conscious of the ever abiding presence of his Lord and Master. Martin Luther said, 'If any man knocks at the door of my breast and says, 'who lives here?' my answer is, 'Jesus Christ lives here, not Martin Luther.'" This experience is richly enjoyed when the soul is united in personal, conscious, ever-abiding union with Christ. National Baptist Union. Good needs no advertising or parading. It is invariably true that if a man does that which is good, he will have praise of the same. Every man should wish a character as decisive as that of a lion or a tiger, and an impetus towards the important objects of his choice as forcible as theirs toward prey and hostility.—U.B. Union. Sullivan is a strong man today because he has the reputation of standing by the men who stand by him. Personally, we have always admired R. M. Sullivan. We have been in different 'band wagons.' but from an individual standpoint, we have never run amuck. It is pretty hard to kill a righteous cause; you may cripple it, but like Banquo's Ghost, it will not down. A burn child will also shun fire. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. New Telephone. 1478. H TUCKER, Proprietor. You won't find styles like the Imperial 5 Hats MYERS & CO. PETER MYER PETER MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 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 high her ghts, no Gall at The --- --- For Fine Commercial Work OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months 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. IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. We believe it's the best $3 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new spring shapes that are ready. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work. 3051 $ 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 Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited. 7:30, out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. Gall 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. CHARTER OAK MALLEABLE RANGE CHARTER OAK MALLEABLE RANGE CHARTER OAK MALLEABLE RANGE penny of your money back. We assume all the risk. The Charter Oak process of hardening steel to stand three thousand degrees of heat is why their goods are better than any other cast iron, steel or malleable range made. All air holes, sand pits and defects are eliminated in the Charter oak process. The Charter Oak Triple wall range. with the hot blast smoke and gas consuming fire box and all modern attachments is the best stove that money can buy. Why buy a cheap, inferior range of unknown make? We guarantee a Charter Oak to operate with half the fuel that it takes to operate any other range. If not as we say, we will refund every cent of your money. Customers living in the city who do not wish to pay cash can secure a Charter Oak for $1 per wk. CHARTER OAK STOVES for shaking grate, self closing open and can be opened and closing out touching fingers; has ash pan door. Heavy one piece cast down steel fire not guaranteed to stay heat. Heavy steel lining inside drum. All joints are ground This stove does not make clinker very fine and a small quantity. and easiest stove of its class to use fire for three days at one filling off is completely air tight. It is looking stove for the home and a 418 Adams St. South S Modern! DENT At Dental e, self closing, has catch to hold opened and closed by shaking with. ers; has ash pan and large clean out piece cast down draft, heavy cast granteed to stand 2000 degrees of well lining inside of wrought steel s are ground and fitted air tight. not make clinkers; ashes are burned small quantity. This is the cleanest of its class to operate. It has held at one filling of coal and when shut air tight. It is a beautiful, clean the home and a good heater. penny of y cess of hard goods are air holes, The Chart ing fire bo Why buy a Oak to ope not as we the city w We T. L. B St. South Side St. Bn! Expert! DENTISTRY At Dental College Prices for shaking grate, self closing, has catch to hold open and can be opened and closed by shaking without touching fingers; has ash pan and large clean out door. Heavy one piece cast down draft, heavy cast steel fire not guaranteed to stand 2000 degrees of heat. Heavy steel lining inside of wrought steel drum. All joints are ground and fitted air tight. This stove does not make clinkers; ashes are burned very fine and a small quantity. This is the cleanest and easiest stove of its class to operate. It has held fire for three days at one filling of coal and when shut off is completely air tight. It is a beautiful, clean looking stove for the home and a good heater. 418 Adams St. South Side St. Gold Crowns, 22K.....$3.00 Bridgework.....$3.00 Porcelain Crowns.....3.00 Gold Fillings.....750 Silver Fillings.....500 Examination l'free. Written guarantee with all work. Hours—8 to 8 Sundays—9 to 1. Davis Dental Specialists 206½ S. 6th St., Over Furlong's REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! —FOR SALE AT— Neal and Brown's The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature: including copies of the Forum. Colored men, stand for better government. Subscribe for The Forum. --- ```markdown ``` T. L. EWING, The improved Air Tight Charter Oak Hot Blast. For Soft Coal This is the latest improved Hot Blast Stove on the market There is no Hot Blast Stove on the m qal to this s ting. It is the only Hot Blast constructed that will hold fire all day at one filling of coal and give a steady heat. We recommend this stove to people who wish a first class Hot Blast Stove. The outside body is of wrought steel, which does not turn red from heat. It also has improvements over other stoves of its class. It has a special door Terms to Suit. No Students Painless Extracting Free $3 00-Set of Teeth$-3 00 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. Visit the new millinery store at 1207 E. Washington streets, for hats or women only. Out of town people who want calendars of colored designs, from the Colored Calendar Co., write them at 22312 S. 5th street, or The Forum. We furnish 4 rooms complete for $89 cash or easy payments. Public stenogra phy. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. The FORUM, 305 S. 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois Order Your COAL From Geo. W. Wells Quick Delivery. Good Weight. Old Phone 1383. ```markdown ``` The Charter Oak Malleable Range and the Charter Oak Wrought Iron and wrought steel ranges with their triple walls are guaranteed for 25 years. The Charter Oak Stove Co., have been making and selling these stoves for over 60 years. The U. S. government buys Charter Oak Stoves. We can refer you to people in Springfield who have used a Charter Oak Stove constantly for over 20 years without repairs. We sell you a Charter Oak Range on six months trial. At the end of that time if the stove is not as represented, return the stove to us and get every the risk. The Charter Oak pro- and degrees of heat is why their steel or malleable range made. All rated in the Charter oak process. Hot blast smoke and gas consum- e best stove that money can buy. make? We guarantee a Charter is to operate any other range. If your money. Customers living in secure a Charter Oak for $1 per wk. delete for $89 cash or ents. Springfield, Illinois 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. PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent With Gorgeous Illustrations Should be in every intelligen the land No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so hu Dunbar. While celestial ages sha of his greatuess shall be Neal & Brown Restaurant Have Moved to M 117 N. 8th St To our new quarters, w cial invitation to t OUR MOT To give the best meal ices and the best and attention to patrons Regular Meals a specialty. 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. We are prepared to serve for banque NEAL & BROWN, P WANTED--A RIDE sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle fun making money fast. Write for full particul NO MONEY REQUIRED until you are to anyone, anywhere in the U. S, without a allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL dur put it to any test you wish. If you are the keep the bicycle ship it back to us the exp FACTORY PRICES We furnish the high at one small profit to $25 middlemen's profits by buying dire antee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BE at any price until you receive our cata prices and remarkable special offers to rI YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when low prices we can make you this year. We so than any other factory. We are satisf BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell out our prices. Orders filled the day received SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not reg usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our G promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Do COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller o equipment of all kinds at half the usual $8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES A to 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 be in every intelligent h the land so sweet, no poet is so humurous no While celestial ages shall roll on, of his greatuess shall become known REAL & BROWN Restaurant Moved to Masoni 117 N. 8th Street new quarters, we extend in invitation to the pub OUR MOTTO: Have the best meal; the best and most co- tion to patrons. Meals a specialty. Short order by ticket. $3 00. Out of city trade prepared to serve for banquets and social AL & BROWN, Proprietor WANTED--A RIDER AGENT The Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. O ing money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer DO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance. TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly sa- te the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will FACTORY PRICES at one small profit above actual fac- $25 middleen's profits by buying direct of us and have behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a any price until you receive our catalogues and learn prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our new prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest gra- ncy any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 p CYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under prices. Orders filled the day received. HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle so number on hand taken by trade by our Chicago retail store ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain angle wheels, imported roller chain and peel equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. GETHORN PUNCTURE-PRICE HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE TO INTRODUCE intelligent home over the land pet is so humurous nor pathetic than ages shall roll on, the glory shall become known Brown's restaurant To Masonic Hall, 8th Street ters, we extend a spe- on to the public. MOTTO: at meal; the bestserv- and most courteous matrons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. for banquets and socials on request. WN, Proprietresses. A RIDER AGENT in each TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are for full particulars and special offer at once. ED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship J. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and E TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make and small profit above actual factory cost. You save $ to by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guar- DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory special offers to rider agents. FINISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out 8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. renter roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $4 80 RES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY 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 Neal&Brown's Restaurant To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best meal; the bestservices and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. 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 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and 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 below the bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller chains and parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE 60 PROOF CHICAGO SELF HEALING U.S.A. 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 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 $5.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to tory price to appetized same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on e examined and found them strictly as represented. (it thereby making the price **4.65** per pair) if you cloose this advertisement. We will also send one eturned at OUR expense if for any reason they are actually reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a n will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tyre you have ever used or seen at any price. We then you want a bicycle you will give us your order. ence this remarkable tire offer. any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tires and Sundry Catalogue which at about half the usual prices. today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. 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. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined an order. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby may send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this ad nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OU not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find the wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this rema IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at Hedgethorn Puncture the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about ha DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everyth or pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received by a cent until you have examined and found them a discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if inination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent pair of these tires, you will find that they will run and look finer than any tire you have ever used or so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires one price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sw makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual price but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK or a pair of tires from anyone until you know it only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. 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. CHICAGO, ILL. 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. Springfield, McCALL PATTERNS 10¢ AND 15¢ NONE HIGHER McCALL'S MAGAZINE 50¢ A YEAR INCLUDING A FREE PATTERN McCALL PATTERNS Celebrated for style, perfect fit, simplicity and reliability nearly 40 years. Sold in nearly every city and town in the United States and Canada, or by mail direct. More sold than any other make. Send for free catalogue. McCALL'S MAGAZINE More subscribers than any other fashion magazine—million a month. Invaluable. Latest styles, patterns, dressmaking, millinery, plain sewing, fancy needlework, hairdressing, etiquette, good stories, etc. Only 50 cents a year (worth double), including a free pattern. Subscribe today, or send for sample copy. Per year. This a good bargain The regular price for book alone is $1.75 the year. WONDERFUL INDUCEMENTS to Agents. Postal brings premium catalogue and new cash prize offers. Address THE McCALL CO., 238 to 248 W. 37th St., NEW YORK This is specially interesting, ladies, as McCalls deals with the Fashions. M'CALL'S MAGAZINE THE QUEEN OF FASHION Call at The Forum or address us at 3051/2 S. 6th St. EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28,1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, A CAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE OR OTHERS AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE AND WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LEFT OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION LESS TO STATE THAT I STAND IN SQUARELY ON THAT PLANK IN THE BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE CAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHICAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE OR COLOR, AND JUST AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, AND WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS NEEDLESS TO STATE THAT I STAND WITH MY PARTY SQUARELY ON THAT PLANK IN THE PLATFORM, AND BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERICAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. An Advertisement in The For Will B 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 (2) Magnetto-metallic comb called Wonder Comb, can be heated before using and will straighten any hair. Will last a life-time. (3) Pomade called "Wonder Uncurl," uncurls kinks in hair and keeps it straight, lustrous and flexible. Wonder Uncurl heated into the scalp with a "Wonder Comb" will make the kinkiest head of hair olok handsome. (4) "Wonder Hair Grow."—Fertilizers in cornfields make cornstalks 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 Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Quick and good services rendered G. A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. 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 CHAS. 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's 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 One 4 room house $1,300 One 8 room house $1,400 One 7 room house at less than cost of house. Make your own terms, we mean business. We will sell you a home and convince you that it is cheaper to buy than it is to pay rent. Just drop in and let us explain. Chas. S. Gibbs & Co., $ 2 2 3 \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 3:40—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 Tailor To Peoria -VIA- inois 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. al 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 [Name] Visit The Dunbar Nick Dunbar Nickle nbar Nickleodeon Visit The Dunbar Nickleodeon Owned and controlled by colored men. The only such enterprise In Central Illinois. The shows are on continuously and high class. The best order and co Remember the place: 700 House on the south side on continuously and are the The best order and conduct is over the place: 706 is the 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. - Sprin Washington St. - Sprin ington St. - Springfield, Ill. 706 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. 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. . Proprietor 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 12:00 p.m. Owl from a. 1:40 a.m. until 07:07 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. For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. For Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:37 p. m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m. For South Eighth street every 15 minutes 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. 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. 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. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have extended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no excuse. You may give news matter or money you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. CORRECT ENGLISH-HOW TO USE IT." A Monthly Magazine devoted to the use of English. Josephine Turck Baker, Editor. Partial Contents. Shan and Will. Shan and Would. How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School What to Say and What not to Say Course in Grammar. Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Studies in English Literature. $1.00 a Year. Send 10 cents for sample copy Department E. CORRECT ENGLISH, Evanston; ill. For Sale at Thompson's and 728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. John Vetter Ice, Coal & Wood Both Phones 1005 E. Carpenter Street. "THE FLAMING SWORD" is radical on all social, scientific and theological questions. Some of the things we teach: The earth a hollow globe; the correlation of matter and spirit; God the perfect man; re-embodiment and reincarnation; the attainment of immortality in the natural world and the establishment of the Golden Age of righteousness through the office of the Messiah of the age. Ten cents a copy; $1 a year; Canadian, $1.25. Send for a copy, or, better, send 50 cents for six months' subscription. Address, The Guiding Star Publishing House, Ester o, Florida. Ford's Hair Pomade Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp and keeps it from getting harsh and dry, stops itching and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed, its use is a constant pleasure. A most satisfactory toilet preparation for ladies, gentlemen and children. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good"; if you want the best results buy Ford's Hair Pomade. Look for this name—"Charles Ford, Prest."—on every package. If your druggist or local dealer cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle, regular size, for . . . $ .50 Three " " " " " . . . 1.40 Six " " " " " . . . 2.50 One " small " . . . . 2.25 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. 118 West Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. The Golden Loaf Homemade Bakery 7c per Loaf 1936 S 19th St. Major Marr, Proprietor. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Washington st for colored papers. The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Proof Reader and Stenographer. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 3051/2 So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. AGENTS WANTED AGENTS WANTED Can make from $5.00. It is The Best Seller upon the A New Book Has Matured. "THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED BY Giles B. Jackson and D. Wes This book is a novelty. It can never before published. It takes ligious, ethological, domestic, im-ments of the Negro. One of its origin of the Negro; why he is blight. Although it contains over 40 tions, the price has been placed wi board back; $1.50, cloth bound, a arrangements will be made wi throughout the country. For term North Second street, Richmond, this book from the home office ca $2.50, to R. T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 Va. Postage, 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. 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 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. See Mrs. L. E Barksdale of 1715 S. 17th street, for shampooing and straightening hair. Her terms are reasonable. Call or end postal. Oct.30 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. --- ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER Fish! Fish! Fish! The East End Fish Market Fresh and Fried, all hours during the day and until 11.30 p.m. at night. 1519 E. Mason street, Bell Telephone 3439 S. J. Fisher, Proprietor. Dressmaking Taught by Mrs. Clark Thompfon. 1207 E. Washington 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. Residence Phone 2819—R 3 Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819—R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. The prospects are that there will be a large crop of candidates for sheriff of this county. Among some of the early aspirants are the same men who ran four years before, namely: Walter Black and Wm. Childers, Republicans. It is not easy to test the strength of either Black or Childers, as a strong Yates and Cullom faction existed before when Black got the nomination through a "fusion" and left the Childers men "sore," consequently Black was defeated for the election by Werner. Now there is no faction. Other men who have been mentioned are: H. Mester, Dr. J. A. Wheeler and Hon. W. J. Butler. For the nomination every man should run on his merits and then every defeated man rally to the victor. The following county offices are to be filled: Superintendent of schools, treasurer, judge, clerk, probate judge, probate clerk, and several minor offices, but as yet there are no men known to be out for the places It, is supposed that T. E. Lvon, H. W. Wilson and Logan Hay, will aspire to fill there own places again, but these men have not affirmed any of these bare rumors. One term only places a man in position to known how and what to do. BOWMAN'S ILLOGICAL REASONING. The fault with the Advance Citizen is that its premises are always wrong, hence its conclusions are always faulty to the core. In his "defense" editorial he uses a great deal of space to no avail—he does the parties no good nor any harm. As a general rule The Forum's editorials explain themselves, and as to our contemporary's editorials, no one can understand his logic. We said that we couldn't endorse certain firms until they did "show up," and furthermore if the great defender will refer to the article in question he will find that we did not order or command any one not to trade with the said firms, but spoke of other firms as our preference. It is a pity that our contemporary is so far from the issues all the time. We have not done or said anything we cannot substantiate in the line of politics. The issues of the Forum will show that we have spoken in the highest terms of Dr. Wheeler, but, as we said, the general complaint among a goodly number is to the effect that Dr. Wheeler is not in harmony—we hope the report is not true—as to Mr. Lyon we have supported him every time we had a chance and believe him to a good man—one thing is certain: we are not traitors nor are we cowards. The Forum stands for the best principles and for right in season and out and has never been considered anything but a clean, fearless journal. Ofcourse we cannot argue with anyone who does not adhere to neither the facts or reason. The Republicans and the Democrats know the Forum and they know ofthe Citizen—the colored people know us both. Republican indifference and carelessness lost this county to the democrats three years ago and we hope they are mindful of this fact. The right men can win but not on fake promises. It is of the greatest importance to season the passions of a child with devotion, which seldom dies in a mind that has received an early tincture of it. Though it may seem extinguished for a while by the cares of the world, the heats of youth, or the allurements of vice, it generally breaks out and discovers itself again as soon as discretion, consideration, age, or misfortunes have brought the man to himself. The fire may be covered and overlaid, but can not be entirely quenched and smothered.—N. B. Union. An Appropriate Christmas Gift. Now is the time to order one Paul Laurence Dunbar's books for a Christmas present for your friend or relative. He is recognized as one among the foremost poet and writers of the 20th century. We shall be pleased to take your order any time. The prices are: Cloth binding, $1.75. half Morocco, $2.50; full Morocco $3.50. See E. L. Rogers. A Just Appeal. We appeal to all readers, business men, ministers and professional men for assistance in the way of increasing our number of subscribers. If you assist us it assists you because the more aid we get the more publicity we can give to the various churches. sermous, etc. Furthermore, the colored paper is the only real medium through which we get a fair hearing. The colored paper should have a most liberal support. The thing we need most is for you who owe to pay and you who do not read the paper, to subscribe. We must support these enterprises; you have seen the reason and you see it every day. We have often said that the only way to have jobs is to make them. We thank you, however, who are helping and who have done so for several years, and ask of you still more ardent support. Bring your printing and news notes every week. "Come over in Macedonia and help us." North Fork Coal and Iron Company. --- The North Fork Coal and Iron Company of Chicago. Ill., has done a lasting work among some of the most substantial citizens of Springfield. Prof. A. E. Richardson has done untiring service for that company here, during the past few weeks—a more able and fitted man could not have been found in all Chicago, to represent the company. The professor is fair in his remarks—he does not take issue with other businesses, and is highly in favor of all legitimate enterprises. The company has a propitious future. The colored people will do well to look into the merits of this corporation and invest some money. The dividends will be great in a few years. The company owns a large tract of the best coal lands of Kentucky. Let not this opportunity fail. FREE 3 Years to pa $1 30 Days to pay--No money $1 A WEEK Days' Free 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME Piano is not an unknown make, but a throughout the United States as a pian orth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily are in high quality with this famous p 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. man and woman to know more about ve that it is ever so much better than 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? Come down to our store, give us your name and address, tell us where you want the piano sent, and we'll willingly send it to your home 30 days, without a cent down. Starck P.A. STARCK PIANO CO CHICAGO. STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week 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., A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial to money down EEK Free Trial own make, but a piano of nation States as a piano of sterling quail are sold daily for more mon th this famous piano of quality. For this Brand New UPRIGHT PIANO now more about this famous pian uch better than any $300.00 pian The Republicans should choose good men of merit for aldermen next spring. One year hence you will need a mayor and several city officers. We shall do all in our power to organize the colored vote and have them work in unison. 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. Look! Look! Forced to Say, Mister, we know you a coat. Why not let us show Garments Made at half price $ 7.98 Buys a good $15 Suit $10.98 Buys a good $20 Suit All our High Grad Offered at 75c Underwear . 39c 50c Ties . 39c 25c Ties . 16c 15c Socks . 7c 25c Socks all wool . 19c 15c Arrow Brand Collars 9c 15c Handkerchiefs . 4c $3 Hats . 198 $4.00 Fancy Vest Remember that this stock is sold a Look! Look! Look! Forced to the Wall! Butter, we know you are about to buy a suit may not let us show you that we can sell the Made at half price. Buys a good $15 Suit $14.75 Buys a good Buys a good $20 Suit $12.75 Buys a good For High Grade Overcoats Offered at Half Price Wear . 39c 50c Suspenders . 39c $1 50 Fancy Shirts . 16c 50c Shirts . 7c $2 Pants All wool . 19c $3 Pants Brand Collars 9c $4 Pants Kerchiefs . 4c $5 and $6 Pants . 1 98 $1 Umbrellas $4.00 Fancy Vests.....$1.98 For that this stock is in the hand of credit sold at once. Look! Look! Look! Forced to the Wall! Say, Mister, we know you are about to buy a suit or overcoat. Why not let us show you that we can sell the Finest Garments Made at half price. $ 7.98 Buys a good $15 Suit $14.75 Buys a good $30 Suit $10.98 Buys a good $20 Suit $12.75 Buys a good $25 Suit All our High Grade Overcoats w1 be Offered at Half Price 75c Underwear . 39c 50c Suspenders . 19c 50c Ties . 39c $1 50 Fancy Shirts . 89c 25c Ties . 16c 50c Shirts . 29c 15c Socks . 7c $2 Pants . 98c 25c Socks all wool . 19c $3 Pants . 1 39 15c Arrow Brand Collars 9c $4 Pants . 1.79 15c Handkerchiefs . 4c $5 and $6 Pants . 2.98 $3 Hats . 1 98 $1 Umbrellas . 59c $4.00 Fancy Vests . $1.98 Remember that this stock is in the hand of creditors to be sold at once. Western Salvage Co. Next Door to Gaiety Theatre INTROD MUND is my nam Old ones repaired NTRODUCTION MUND is my name, hats is my trade. Old ones repaired, new ones well made. INTRODUCTION MUND is my name, hats is my trade. Old ones repaired, new ones well made; Our prices are low, and can not be beat. When our work is done; it looks complete; Where there is a will, there is a way, That is what the people always say, We will fix your old hats, and also say. That we do good work and are here to stay. We Guarantee to Repair Hats of All Descriptions: Silk, Felt, Stiff, Panama and Straw. If work is not satisfactory, money refunded. Reference: To the Best factory in the United States. BILL'S AVENUE makes you cheerful and thoughtful. It is a personal department in the WHEEL OF LIFE that grows on you. You find yourself waiting with interest for what "Bill" has to say next. PETER H. "AN AMERICAN MADONNA" is a serial running in the WHEEL "BILL" OF LIFE. It is written by Mary Ives Todd, the ablest writer of Liberal action since Grant Allen, and is a beautiful presentation of the essentially modern problem of the Woman in Business. THE WHEEL OF LIFE. A monthly periodical. It deals with ORIGINS, the origin of Marriage, of Ethics, of Religion, of Brotherhood, of the belief in Immortality. It treats broadly of Love, of Human Instincts and Ideals. It takes in the whole Wheel of Life, treating all subjects in such a clear, plain and spicy way that the dust is shaken out and they become as interesting as a novel to even the casual reader. Send 10 cents for a six months' trial subscription or a quarter for a year. "CONFESSIONS OF A DRONE" by Joseph Medill Patterson, author of "A LITTLE BROTHER OF THE RICH," sent without extra charge with a 6 months' trial subscription to the WHEEL OF LIFE. Address LIFE PUB. CO., Desk A, St. Louis, Mo. Look! Look! to the Wall! are about to buy a suit or over. you that we can sell the Finest $14.75 Buys a good $30 Suit $12.75 Buys a good $25 Suit The Overcoats will be Half Price 50c Suspenders . 19c $1 50 Fancy Shirts . 89c 50c Shirts . 29c $2 Pants . 98c $3 Pants . 1.39 $4 Pants . 1.79 $5 and $6 Pants . 2.98 $1 Umbrellas . 59c sts. $1.98 in the hand of creditors to be at once. 509 East Monroe Street. Neuman's 121-WEST SIDE OF SQUARE "A Shop for Ladies" Economize some other time when you need or think you need costly lingerie or other money eaters. It makes one feel "out of it" to go without "something new" in the spring time, it makes one feel positively blue unto forlornness to be without a bit of comfy raiment when everybody else is, or seems to be, going about with rich stylish things wrapped about them. Of course they only 'SEEM' to be doing so, but that is just as bad. Now the truth is that the best dressed woman is the economical woman. She always is well dressed because she is so economical as to put her money in enough tailored outer garments to be ready for all kinds of weather. New Arrivals in Suits and Coats At no time during the season have we been able to show you as pretty suits and coats as these received during the last day or two. The suits are in the new 48 to 54-inch lengths with long graceful lapels and plaited shirts. Also the jaunty new short coat and Russian blouse effect, all made in the new materials and leading colors. They are priced at $25, $35, $42.50, $47.50, $60 The coats are of broadcloth, kersey, fancy mixtures and diagonal materials, made plain with long shawl collars or plaited bottoms, or with new circular bottoms, all possessing a certain style not found in coats of former seasons. Come in and try them on. Priced at $ 2.50 $15, $20, $25 and $35 Chancery Notice state of Illinois, sangamon county, ss November Term circuit court A. D. 1909. Talitha Young vs Thomas Young in chancery, Affidavit of the unknown residence of Thomas Young, 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 Thomas Young, that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court in the chancery side thereof, on the 231d day of September A, D, 1909, and that a summons issued of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first day of November next 1909, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Thomas Young, 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 November 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. Chas, S. Gibbs, Complainant's solicitor Chancery Notice state of tillinois, sangamon county, ss, November Term circuit court A. D, 1909 Katie Kemp vs Wesley Kemp in chancery, affidavit of the unknown residence of Wesley Kemp, that 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 Wesley Kemp, that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court in the chancery side thereof, on the 23rd day of September A. D, 1909, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of November next, 1909, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Wesley Kemp, 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 November 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 as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the pray of said bill. s. T. jones, circuit clerk. charles s. gibbs complainant's solicito Chancery Notice. Hattie Robinson vs William Robinson in Chancery. Affidavit of the non-residence of William Robinson, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, Notice is hereby given by the said William Robinson that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 5th day of August A, D, 1900, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of November next, 1000, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said William Robinson 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 Nov' ember A. D., 1909, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill S, T. JONES, CHAS. S, GIBBS, Circuit Clerk, Complainant's Solicitor. Chancery Notice State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss, Circuit court, November Term, A. D, 1900 John Porter vs Hattie Porter in chancery, affidavit of the unknown residence of Hattie Porter, defendant above named, having been filed in the office clerk of the circuit court of said county, notice is hereby given to the said Hattie Porter that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in said court in the chancery side thereof, on the 23rd day of September A. D. 1900, and that summons issued out of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of November next 1900, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Hattie Porter, shall appear before 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 November A. D. 1900, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the 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. τ. jones, circuit clerk, s. 1. jones. c. chou. st. complainant's solicito charles s. gibbs, complainant's solicito