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THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 39 Society and Local The Republican party in this county, should rid itself of the apathy and discard and unite and agree on some issues; thereby assuring success in, at least, a part of the offices. Moxley, the Lorimer Candidate for Congress, from the 6th Illinois Congressional district, which is in Chicago, was elected last week. This is another signal victory for Lorimer and his Messrs. John H. White and A. M. Williams spent Thanksgiving Day in Peoria, and report having enjoyed the trip. Mr. C. H. Morgan has been indisposed for a few days, with pleurisy. The Episcopal church is making rapid strides and will become a veritable power in the religious realms. Good. reliable, neat colored girl who desires a good home, and desires to learn dressmaking, wanted by Mrs. Clark Thompson 1207, E Washington. The Woman's Club will meet Monday Dec. 6th, at the Lincoln Colored Old Folks Home. Each section are requested to come out and bring all the money they can on the 15 dollars, by order of Mrs. J C McClain, Reporter Leannah Outland. Mrs. Geo. Price Jr. of Chicago spent Thanksgiving with her husband and his parents. Mrs. Geo. Price Sr. has been a suff e for the past week, with neuralgia. Mrs. Cnas, Alexander, of 405 N. 15th. St. has gone to Cincinnati, Ohio where she will visit her mother, who is very ill. She will return about Jan. 1st. 1910. Mr Fate, brother of Mrs. N. B. Ford, is visiting in the city. A large crowd attended the Confirmation exercises at St. Luke, Episcopal church, Friday night of last week. Mrs. S. J. Williams of S. 17th. St. who has been quite ill, is much improved. Dr. S. A Ware, medical attendant. Everybody who desires to keep abreast of the doings of the colored people can do so by getting a copy of the New York Age or The Freeman, Planet or Independent. These papers will be delivered to you. or call at our news stands. Mr. D. O. Yates, who has been absent from the city for several days has returned. ```markdown ``` "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Mrs. Victoria Johnson, who has been visiting in Detroit, Mich., and Chicago, is now visiting her neice, Mrs. Chas. Brown, 1031 S. 15th. St. She will spend a few weeks in the ciry. Let everyone remember that the second Sunday in Dec is the time appointed to launch the Culture Club. Get it in the Forum and the people will know of it. The East End Man is on the jury this week. Dr. J. H. Magee's Sermon. Dr. J. H. Magee preached a very able and eloquent sermon at St. John Church last Sunday, His subject being: "A Man Wanted". After analyzing all the minute parts and making the premises explicable he proceeded with his discourse in a most intelligent, instructive, inspiring manner, an effort bespeaking the abit of the man. He showed that a mere man is not sufficient, but after all the qualifying adjectives were supplied, it was evident that certain requirements are the essential requisites. Every day, every where, in all the avocations of life men are wanted with knowledge energy, force, will, integrity and morality—there is always room at the top for only them who have the qualifying adjectives are there. Mattoon News Notes. Rev. P. C Cooper is on the sick list. Mrs. Wright Elliot gave a house party on Thanksgiving evening in honor of Mademes John Amons and George Jameson of Decatur. Misses Mildred Brown and Aliee Moore of Urbana, spent a few days in the city last week. Miss Eugenia Norton is visiting friends in Peoria. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brandymoore, on Thanksgiving afternoon. Miss Mabel, sister of Mr. Brandymoore, became the wife of Mr. Sherman Calinese of Tuscola. Mrs. N. Marann of Shelbyville spent a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. J. Powell. Mrs. Oscar Portee and Kenneth Norton of Coarleston visited their mother, Mrs. Julia Norton on Thanksgiving. Archie O'Bryant of Wabash Ind. was in the city last week. Clarence Bass of Danville Sun- ayed in the city with his Grandmother, Mrs. M. Anderson. Thomas Wright of Tuscola was in the city Thursday. Mrs. S. Utterback is quite ill at her home on DeWitt St. Mrs. Bertha Loveless left for her home in Evansville after visiting with Mrs. B. Woodford. Bloomington News. The progressive dinner of the young ladies belonging to the Elite Thimble club, was quite a success. Mrs. Harry Lewis entertained a small party of friends at her home Sunday evening, in honor of Miss Ida Harris of Peorja and Miss M. Daniels of Bushnell. Miss Alverta Duff entertained the Elite Thimble Club Thursday evening. Miss Della Wilson has returned after a pleasant week's visit in Kankakee with her aunt. One of the grandest concerts ever held in Bloomington, was held at the 3d Christian church last Friday evening. Local talent was never better displayed in modern times than it was then. A social time was enjoyey by all. The K of P. lodge gave their annual Thanksgiving ball last Thursday evening. Archie Walton was shot accidently while on his way home Thursday, by Geo. Crawfrod. The funeral of Miss Jennie Barker was held at Mt Pisgah Baptist church Saturday afternoon. Rev. E Hall afficiating. Rev. D. W. Bloodworth is conducting a successful revival at Pleasant Grove Baptist church. The public is cordially invited to attend. Mr. M. Cummings and wife spent Thanksgiving in the city, Mrs. Cummings staying over several days. Attorneys W. A. Barnett and N. W. Parden, of East St. Louis, were in the city last week. Mr. Parden is assistant States Attorney of St. Clair county, and is the man who appeared before the United States Supreme Court, from Tennessee, for Ed. Johnson, who was lynched March 19, 1906. Mrs. Edward Hall and son, Hurtis Edgar, were in Jacksonville last week, visiting her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart. Mrs. Eliza Jackson returned from Jacksonville with her daughter, Mrs. Edward Hall. Misses Helen Clem and Gertrude Williams spent Thanksgiving in St. Louis, Mo. They report an excellent time. Mr. Richard Douglas, of Chicago, was home last week, visiting his people. Mrs. McCoo and children, of Chicago, are visiting the former's parents, of E. Monroe street. The Woman's Club will meet Monday, December 6th, at the Lincoln Colored Old Folks' Home. Each section are requested to come out and bring all the money they can on the $15.00. By order of Mrs. J. C. McClain, Reporter Leannah Vretland. Mrs. C. H. Morgan and mother, who have been indisposed, are much improved. Cole and Johnson at the Majestic Next Week. The newest offering of the clever comedian, Cole and Johnson, has for its title this season, "The Red Moon," a musical comedy in three acts. The humor of the Negro blended with the picturesquesness of the Indian furnishes the theme of the comedy and provides laugh provoking situations, well adapted to light musical treatment. The melodies are daintily pretty while the production has been staged with the most elaborate scenic and costume effects ever presented in a production of this kind. A bevy of pretty girls especially selected for their sweet singing voices and comliness of form and fac, make up a chorus of dusky beauty. Among the prettiest song numbers are "On the Road to Monterey," "My Big Red Shawl." 'Bleeding Moon,' etc Mrs. Ada Overton Walker, has a new dance "Wildfire," that for grace, is wonderful. This superb company comes to the Majestic next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 and 11. No tickets sold by telephone. MRS. BARNETT MAKES A PROTEST AGAINST RE-INSTATEMENT OF SHERIFF DAVIS. Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, of Chicago, appeared before Governor Deneen this week to protest against the re-instatement of Sheriff Davis, of Cairo, from whom the mob demanded James and lynched him, and then one Salzer, who was in jail, and lynched him, November 11th last. Mrs. Barnett made a strong plea for the permanent retirement of Davis, in the name of justice and the law. She is quite a remarkable woman, and her race should feel proud of her for the great work she has done in the last twenty years along this line. Attorney A. M. Williams assisted her. Mrs. Frank R. Wilkirs, of S. Eleventh street, has gone to Pasadena, Calif., to spend the winter, and likes the place very much. Mr. C. H. Morgan and Mr. Smith are now running from Springfield to St. Louis, instead of from here to Chicago. Mr. Harvey Watkins, of Decatur, will speak at Grace M. E. church, corner Fourteenth and Brown streets, next Tuesday evening in the interest of the True Reformers' lodge. Public invited. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Douglas, 1500 S. Seventeenth street, entertained at 6 o'clock dinner, Friday, November 19th, the following: Rev. A. W. Williams, Rev. B. L. Ivory and wife; Revs. Sisson and Bloodworth. Quite a sumptuous repast was spread. Watch for the date of the vaudeville to be given for the benefit of Lincoln O'd Folks Home the latter part of this month under the management of Miss Retta Davis. The annual ball of the E'k will be held at Arion Hall Dec. 29. Special notice next three weeks. Mr. Geo. Price Jr. of Chica go, spent Thanksgiving here with his mother. Mrs Price on E. Mason Street. • 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 6f Sixth St. Phone Main 938 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. German The Printer 3051 8e. 6th SL EDITORIAL Saturday, December 4, 1909. The Negro's Citizenship in Jeopardy If an interview that is purported to have been given out by Senator Cullom of Illinois, is to be taken seriously, the Negro needs to be much concerned as to his citizenship in the future. Politics it appears, would dictate the elimination of the Negro from participating in the election of officers of State and Nation, as well as determining as to what laws shall be enacted. It is claimed that the party at present in the ascendency by the elimination of the Negro could carry several South ern states and thereby the more secure its control of national affairs. If this be the reason for the elimination of the Negro electorate it is the very same principle that has caused the passage of the suffrage laws in the South. The party that is in the minority in national politics secured itself in the south by the elimination of the Negro, and now the party that dominates national politics wishes to go a step further in this elimination in order to perpetuate its political life. The party that at present controls national affairs was born to champion the rights of the Negro Much if not all, of the trouble which the Negro has in political circles is due directly to his allegiance to this party. and now those who have ridden into power because they championed the Negro's rights and won thereby the support of the sympathizers of the movement as well as the support of the Negro, are willing to throw the Negro overboard. As a matter of fact, there will be no considerable influx from the minority party that is now in power by elimination of the Negro. Any man who thinks this to be a fact is mistaken. The elimination of the Negro will not change the political situation in the South. The full quota of influx into ranks of the party now in power will hardly exceed the number of offices to be filled. If the elimination of the Negro settled anything worth while and proved of any real value to our national life then the question would be worthy of consideration. But as ten millions of citizens of the Republic we object to the curtailment of our citizenship purely on the ground of playing politics and that is all it is. Those who are raising the most fuss about the Negro's participation in the affairs of the government are the politicians who are at the head of affairs North and South. But the real bulk of our citilen --- ship, at heart, want to be just and fair. and there is a large, and growing element in the South that desires the educated, progressive, Christian Negro to have a fair chance. A superior people ought to be ashamed of the slogan "white supremacy". So long as white supremacy represents wealth, intelligence, morality and numbers it has a right to rule. And it should rule only in proportion to its wealth, intelligence, morality and numbers. This was not a white man's country originally; it is his by conquest. And in the re demption of the valleys and hills of this Southland the Negro has been his true and tried friend. The Negro deserves consideration at the hand of Southern people because of his loyalty before the war to Southern homes, because of his chivalry during the war and fidelity to trust and because of his love for the South today. South Western Christian Advocate. NEGRO BANKING INSTITUTIONS The Negro Banking Institutions of this city are showing signs of prosperity that their most sanguine supporters had not predicted. Despite the fact that thousands of Negroes do not see the way clear to place their accounts with bankers of their own persausion, the deposits in the Negro banks runs up to the thousands daily, and the clearing house records make as good showing for them as for those banks operated by the people of other races. Some of the more thoughtless people object to placing their money with Negro bankers because they are Negroes, and must therefore, of necessity, fail. Now an then a white bank fails, and great, very great, is the failure of it; but the depositors in those wrecked institutions have such great faith in other banks of their race that they transfer whatever is left of their deposits to other banks and continue their banking business. Negroes should profit by such examples. The fewest number of Negro banks have failed; and if they hole up during their experimental stages, it is reasonable to suppose that they will stand the financial storm better as they grow older. Let us encourage the Negro bankers in our midst so that they may increase the business capacity of the race.—Exchange. LIBERIA We are glad to see Liberia seeking aid and information for the improvement and elevation of her people. For a generation they have sat still over there and neither sought or desired any assistance The country is tropical and the land fertile. It is a shame that even greater progress has not been made from the fact that the government is mostly in the hands of intelligent men who went from here well versed in the affairs of government. Minister Lyon is here now and he is giving to the people the correct condition of affairs. We advise that the Liberians make good with the American Negro. The average young colored man pays out enough money running up and down the railroads to buy a lot a year. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. 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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, Don't Worry Twelve is composed of of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. 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. 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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. DIXIE LIQUID BLEACH (Alcohol 16 per cent) A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. Before Using After Using This preparation will not make you white, but will make your complexion fair. For removing pimples, blackheads, ring worms, and sun burn, wrinkles, bumps, chapped hands and tetter, or exzema, also liver spots. Keeps the skin soft and youthful, makes people good looking. CONTAINS NOTHING THAT IS HARMFUL TO THE FACE. 4 OZ. BOTTLE, PRICE 50 CENTS If your Druggist hasn't it, send Money order, to address below. We will send it to you either by mail or express, charges prepaid. Reference, Owensboro Banking Co. Owensboro, Ky. Millinery & 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. Serial No. 26862, guaranteed by JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO., Owensboro, KY. under Pure Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1909 Dixie Liquid Bleach Made Only By JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO. 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. --- PETER B. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS Fish! Fish! Fish! The East End Fish Market—Fresh and Fried, all hours during the day and until 11.80 p.m. at night. 1519 E. Mason street, Bell Telephone 3439 S. J. Fisher, Proprietor. 1207 E. Washington 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. Springfield, - Illinois Colored Skin Made Lighter. Colored Skin Made Lighter. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York manufactures seven Chemical "Wonders," which enable colored people to improve their appearance. These wonders cost 50c each. White women spend millions to beautify themselves. Colored people should make themselves attractive as possible. Colored men who use these wonders secure better situations in banks, clubs and business houses. Colored women occupy higher positions socially and commercially, marry better and get along better. (1) Complexion Wonder Creme makes dark skin lighter colored, not with artificial white, but naturally; makes the skin itself lighter colored every time it is applied. Keeps the skin healthy, soft, fine. Makes any colored face more attractive. Improves any colored countenance like magic. (2) Magnetto-metallic comb called "Wonder Comb," can be heated before using and will straighten any hair. Will last a life-time. (3) Pomade called "Wonder Uncurl," uncurls kinks in hair and keeps it straight, lustrous and flexible. Wonder Uncurl heated into the scalp with a "Wonder Comb" will make the kinkiest head of hair olok handsome. (4) "Wonder Hair Grow."—Fertilizers in cornfields make 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. "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 CHA3. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. 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. 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. Dr. S.A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—6271/2 East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. Telephone: (old). Office; 3329. " " " " Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. 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 FOR RENT-One 5 room house, good location near car line See Wm. Woods, 1027 S. 17, St., or a Pierik's jewelry store, East Side Square. --- 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. This Traction System. 81 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. DUST DIRT S. OKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY City Pantatorium To Peoria .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 S OKE CINDERS. Capital City Pa To Peoria .VIA. inois Tract System. $1 00 ONE WAY $1 95 ROUND TRIP rs Leave Springf 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 12:40—2:40—4:40—6:40 P. M. NO DUST DIRT S OKE CINDERS. 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 S. OKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY Capital City Pantatorium and Tailoring O. Visit The Lincoln Nick Lincoln Nickle coln 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: 71 House on the North s on continuously and are the The best order and conduct ier the place: 719 is t on the North side o continuously and are the very best and best order and conduct is maintained. place: 719 is the Colored the North 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: 719 is the Colored House on the North side of street Miss Pearl Loomis, Ticket Seller. 719 E. Washington St. - Spring ashington St. - Spri ington St. - Springfield, Ill. 719 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 The Best that can be Obtained can be bought at the above place. Suits tailored to your own taste in all the latest styles. French Dye and Steam Cleaning. Repairing a Specialty. Try my new Sanitary Steam Presser which gives new life to all woolens. Bell Phone Main 535. Inter-state Phone 99. 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. . Proprietor Patronize The MERCH and Profession Who advertse in this Our Christmas Number is to be o style, embellished with half Saturday, Dec No busine s among our people shou resented. Begin early to select space Agents: Please make s crease your The MERCHANTS and Professional Men Who advertse in this enterprise Our Christmas Number is to be out in splendid style, embellished with half tones, etc. No busine s among our people should fail to be rep resented. Begin early to select space. Agents: Please make special efforts to in crease your subscription lists. Colored churches and other organizations will have a hard road to success so long as there is no efficiency, no system and rules governing the business side of affairs. Let us learn to recognize the more efficient and the more capable men and women and give them a chance to work The whole truth of the matter is this: Ignorant people are too prone to take the front and attempt things they know not how to do. They imagine they can do so, not because they did not mean well or were dishonest, but merely because they were inefficient and not equal to the occasion. We believe too, as the Journal suggests, that the Payue tariff bill should not be brought up in the coming Congress again this month. We have had business depression enough on account of this tariff bill prolongation, and if the 'insurgents' excite the industrial atmosphere again for political purposes they should be deposed and deported. Revivals should be "revivals" in deed, not merely protracted meetings held because someone else held one and secured a few 'accessions'. If people are to be frightened into the church instead of persuaded in by reason and by the good examination set at home and on the highways by those who are in the church, they will profit naught. The average worker for "Souls' is erroneous in his procedure, in our opinion. They fail to teach their deciples and their hearers, any thing tangible and substantial. Living a Christian consists in doing one's full duty to one's fellow man; speaking the truth and living a clean and moral life. Too little condemnation is placed on adultery, licenciousness, inertia, laziness, etc. Good Chrestian men and women will strive to help their brother in the right; will be sincere, will help a worthy business, abstain from gossip and pay their church dues—honor and respect those in authority and obey the Civil laws of its land. Young Colored men must learn that they must honor and respect their women and not be forever ready to degrade someone's sister 1 East End Notes We are all still living and enjoying good health, except one of our best east end citizens Mrs Isabelle Pride, who is in St. John's hospital in a dangerous condition, having been operated on. Dr. J. E. Heneerson is staying close by her bedside, but at this writing no one is allowed to talk with her She was missed at the church Sunday and at the Sunday School. We hope for her a speedy recovery Last Sunday was an ideal day, the sun shone bright and we had three good sermons at St John church. Presiding elder Cottman preached one of his logical sermons and at 3 o'clock Rev. Price capped the climax, with an able sermon., and Rev. Jones seemed well pleased with the result. Mrs. Cottman did excellent work at the piano she is a valuable asset to the church The Wheatly girls of Buffalo are visiting in the city this week The East End Man is on the jury this week. The Elks will hold their annual sermon at St. John church next Sunday. Mrs. Ed. Lee will be seen at the organ, it is a treat to hear her run over the keyboard of an organ The children of the east end are busy with their Christmas exercises, Mesdames Harvey and Lucas are sparing on paines with the little folks. We are satisfied that the Neproces are as a whole, united on the aldermanic proposition in the first ward, we have no fear of a factional strife this time, because we have the voters and the men. All we ask is that our man be given space on the ballotsheet. We are with him. I am authorized to say Our support is not confined to the 1st Ward this year, but in every ward in the city where there is a colored Voter.—E. E. Man. If men are to be candidates for offices in this county and in this Congressional district, why not come out squarely and state your case. If you feel that you have not done your full duty to all of your Constituents, make good and show them that you meen well and mend up your fences before it is too late. The forgiving spirit is the Christian Spirit. FREE 3 Years to pay $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 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. Only $145 For this Brand New UPRIGHT PIANO We wish every man and woman to know more about this famous piano, and so sure are we that it is ever so much better than any $300.00 piano you ever saw, that we will gladly send one to your home free of charge and let you give a full 30 days' impartial trial, and if you are satisfied that it is the best piano value in the world, you can then arrange to pay for it as you see fit, with the exception that it must be paid for inside of three years. 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. P.A. STARCK PIANO CO CHICAGO. STARCK PIANO, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars Pianos shipped to any part of the United States on these Liberal Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. P. A. STARCK PIANO CO., Manufacturers. R. H. REID. Mgr. 624 E Adams St. Springfield. Ill A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial Round Oaks, Estate Oaks, Century Hot Blast, Garland Riverside Oak and many other well known makes. 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: Siik, Felt, Stuff, Panama and Straw. If work is not satisfactory, money refunded. Reference: To the Best fac tory in the United States. Complete House furnisher Matt' Henson, the Negro Artic explorer, will be at the Oleon Theatre, St. Louis under the auspices of Damon Lodge No. 6, K. of P this week. The Courts seem to be inadequate in dealing out justice to criminals and the mob believes its but their duty to prevail. What a pity! 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 payments. 128 N. 7th St. Od Phone: 2311 H SALLIE. Prop. Chancery Notice. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County, ss. Circuit Court, January Term, A. D. 1910. Lucy Williams, vs. In Chancery. Morris Williams, Affidavit of the non-residence of Morris Williams, 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 Morris Williams that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 24th day of November, A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of January next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Morris Williams, 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 January, A. D. 1910, 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. Clerk. INTROD MUND is my nam Old ones repaired. For Men A HAND SEWED SHOE Modern in every detail and built to wear. For sale at the East End Shoe Store. Price $4.00 J. P. Roberts, Proprietor. 1707 E. Capitol Av. Old Puone 3914 Chancery Notice. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS, ss. Sangamon County, Circuit Court, January Term, A. D. 1910. Amelia Sheffey, vs. In Chancery. Andrew Sheffey, Affidavit of the non-residence of Andrew Sheffey, 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 Andrew Sheffey, that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 18th day of October, A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of January next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Andrew Sheffey, 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 January, A. D. 1910, 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. Clerk. THE JOHN LUTZ Store is filled with a great stock of beautiful, practical and useful articles suitable for Holiday Presents. We have made a special effort to surpass our previous offerings of high-grade merchandise at reasonable prices. We would like to have you call and see the pretty things so much appreciated by Men of good taste, who prefer quality. Come this week to make your selection of gifts And We Will Store Them For Sale! For Sale! Colored Papers from all the United States. N. Y. Age, Freeman, P. Some of the best weekly papers in the Cou The Age gives you the most complete details of Colored people are doing worthy of no Call at Thompson's, 815 Washington St. Neal and Resturant, Masonic Hall. Robert's Shoe store, 17 tol Ave., L. J. Harris' store, 1015 So. 17 THINK OF You can have your Shoes Half Soled for... Men Women and Children's Shoes Half Soled, the pair.....3 Men's and Women's full rubber heels. the pair.....4 Our Work is Absol For Sale! For Sale! Colored Papers from all over the United States. N. Y. Age, Freeman, Planet. Some of the best weekly papers in the Country. The Age gives you the most complete details of what the Colored people are doing worthy of note, Call at Thompson's, 815 Washington St. Neal and Brown's Resturant, Masonic Hall. Robert's Shoe store, 1707 E. Capitol Ave., L. J. Harris' store, 1015 So. 17 St.. Men Women and Children's 35c Shoes Half Soled, the pair..... Men's and Women's full rubber 40c heels. the pair..... GUARANTEED We invite you come have your work done when you wait and at the same time see for you how shoes are repaired by the latest impro- machinery. We invite you come have your work done while you wait and at the same time see for yourself how shoes are repaired by the latest improved machinery. E. SINGER 110 S. 7th St. Between Washington and Ad New Telephone 798. Open Evenings Until 9 O'clock 110 S. 7th St. Between Washington and Adams New Telephone 798. Open Evenings Until 9 O'clock. Christmas Gifts Until Christmas John Lutz Hatter and Men Furnisher 204 South 6th St. Sale! all over tes. . Planet. the Country. details of what the y of note, Neal and Brown's store, 1707 E. Capi So. 17 St.. IT! 35c 35c 40c absolutely done while for yourself t improved