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THE FORUM Gov. C. S. Deneen M. B. Who has called a special session of the Legislature to convene December 14, and enumerates the special vital issues to be brought before the body. Woman's Club. The business section met at the Lincoln Colored Home with the president, Mrs. J. C. McCain, presiding. After the routine business was finished the committee appointed by the club to visit churches, reported. The club members wish to thank all who aided in the amount raised. The members are requested to take tickets to sell for the drama to be presented December 27, at Masonic Hall for the benefit of Lincoln Colored Home, by Mrs. Susan Davis and her daughter, Miss Retta. The Board meeting was held at the Home, Tuesday, Dec. 7, and had the pleasure of listening to Bishop Osborne urge the race to send their boys and girls to the Manual school to learn trades. The following names were presented to the Lincoln Colored Home Board by Mr. John Douglas, giving one dollar each: Mrs. Richard Ross, Frank Burns, Robert Washington, Proctor Reed. Total money raised from all sources $34.01. By churches: St. Paul, $3 35; St. John, $1 30; Union Baptist, $2 26; Pleasant Grove, $3. Charles Young Lodge I. B. P. O. E. of W., $6 25; by Mrs. Julia Duncan for membership of Lincoln Colored Home Board: Otis B Duncan, $1; Walter Holmes, $1; Dr. S. A. Ware, $1; Charles H. Barton, $1; F. Coleman, $1; a friend $1; Mrs. Susan Davis, $1; Emmett Perkins, $1. By Mrs. Ollie Price, $1; Forest Cooper, $1; a friend $1; Mrs. Hattie McTier: Alhert Taylor, $1; collected $1. By Mrs. J. C. McClain, $3; Mrs. Champ Singleton, $1, by Mrs. Eva Monroe. The Home Culture Section will meet next Monday with Mrs. Mattie Johnson, Mrs. Roie Hunter, chairman.—Leanah Outland, reporter. Notice. J. P. Roberts, the only colored shoe dealer in town and he solicits the patronage of the whole people, wishing specially to sell a pair first to each minister and professional man. Call and see him at 1707 E. Capitol Avenue. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Congratulates Attorney Willlams Chicago, Ill., Dec. 7, 1909. Mr. A. M. Williams, Attorney at Law, Springfield, Illinois. My dear Mr. Williams: I am writing this to express my sincere thanks to you for the kindness shown by your efforts to support the petition made by the citizens of Chicago adverse to the petition of Davis at Cairo. My wife has told me how gallantly you came to her rescue, and with what splendid ability you conducted the law phase of the contest. We did not expect any such contest as developed at Springfield, and as the contest came out, you can be assured that we heartily appreciate your earnest efforts in making our protest effective. At the same time, I desire to congratulate you upon the success which came to our cause. I think the action of the governor will set such a precedent that lynching will be banished from the State of Illinois, and in so successful a proceeding you deserve the unqualified thanks of all law-abiding citizens. Very sincerely yours, F. L. Barnett, Asst. State's Attoruev. Baptizing at Mildred Park. Despite the bad weather, Revs. Bloodworth and Tate had their baptizing last Sunday in the pool at Mildred park. There were about 30 candidates for baptism. Tomorrow Rev. A. W. Williams will baptize in the pool at Zion church. FIRST WARD POLITICAL NOTES. We have watched the political situation with care. We see many defects in the so-called republicans, who have been entrusted with the cares of the republican voters of the First ward, and who have not safely guarded it. We are against any man or set of men who will in any way slight or abuse the party of which we form a part. We are not satisfied with the careless way and manner the party has been handled for the last two years. At least we know that we can't do worse and we are going to attempt to make a change. At least we are not going to try to forecard anyone or to handicap anyone. We are letting everybody know that we are not satisfied with the present representatives from the First ward, and are not trying to hide it. We are simply going to start a colored man to the city council, and we think before we get through we will have one there or know the reason why. We are full-fledged republicans, and we know we are living in a republican ward, and we know that our votes help to make the ward go republican, and we also know that we will not lend our support to the democrats on every proposition that comes up in the council. We claim that our alderman has supported practically every democratic measure that has been before the council. He can't dispute it. We don't know whether he knew that he was weakenng the republican party and adding strength to the democrats or not, but either one of them renders him unfit to be a representative from a republican ward. So, on these charges, with many others, we expect to make a fight against our present alderman. Look out for us, we are not in hiding. From the First Ward. Society and Local Mr. R. S. Donaldson served on the jury in the circuit court the past two weeks. The family of John Brown wish to thank their many friends for their flowers and kindness and sympathy in their bereavement. Our first big snow fell Monday night. Prof. A. E. Richardson, representative of North Fork Coal & Iron Co., passed through here Saturday enroute from Michigan to St. Louis, where he will establish a coal station. Mr. Richardson states that he sold over $1,000 worth of stock in Michigan, and was here looking after the interest in this city. The North Fork Coal company is the most gigantic business proposition ever launched by colored people and promises to be a financial success. Another meeting will be held here soon in the furtherance of the business here. Tha Benedicto muscal study club met in a very pleasant special call meeting at the resicence of Miss Gertrude Williams, last Sunday after noon. Mrs. John Brown, of this county, an aged respectable pioneer lady, died this week. Mattoon News Notes. The Eureka Lodge will hold their public installation in their rooms, Monday. Dec. 7. Two persons were baptized last Saturday afternoon by Rev Myers of the Second Baptist church. Sunday afternoon, Rev. P C. Cooper will preach at the Second Baptist church. Mrs. K. Hawkins is on the sick list. Miss C. C. Utterback, who teaches school in Kentucky, will arrive soon to spend Xmas. Miss Ida Casey spent Sunday in Tuscola. Joseph Cisco has returned to his home in Jerseyville after an extensive visit. I.B.P.O.E Cha Ari Wed James J. W. A. Be Music by Gardner Prof. S. J. Morton Prof. S. J. Morton, Floor Manager. Miss Eva Smith leaves in a few days for Carbondale for a visit with Mrs. F. Jackson. Mrs. Turner of Lebanon, is visiting with Rev, and Mrs. Wm. Lee. Thomas Wright of Tuscola was a Sunday caller Mr. Hicks of Lincoln is the guest of the Messrs. Utterback. Art W. Naylor Assistant manager of the Lincoln Theatre. Patronize the colored theatre. Ousley Bros., fast, furious, fancy dancining and singing comedians are the attraction. Thursday nights will be reserved for amateurs at the Lincoln Theatre. Get in our Xmas number next week. The program for the vaudetta will be printed next week. THE ADVERTISER. Your attention is constantly called to the people and the firms who advertise through the Forum. We carry some of the best and most reliable firms in the city and will take it as a special favor if our readers and our friends would make our advertisers their trading places. When convenient, mention the fact that you saw the ad in the Forum. Annual Ball Charles Young Lodge No. 103 I. B. P. O. of E. of World Arion Hall, 4th and Jefferson Sts. Wednesday Evening Dec. 29. Social Committee: James C. Adams, J. W. Slaughter, J. W. Grady, Renick Vires, A. Bender, S. J. Morton. rdner's Orchestra Morton, Floor Manager. ```markdown ``` e THE FORUM. A weekly magazine paper devoted fo the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-ciass matter, Feb- guary 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Pee neeed, Ill, under the Act of ingress of March 3, 1879. QOGERS & BARBOUR =~ = - «~~ Proprietors DHS PERE Gi snc isco née cssen tons co BLi8O One Month ...5..05--.-s0ss00s00+. IBC POP OOD a iivtavrsts ss itasetrcny ce ee OFFICE: 305-1-2 8: Sixth St. Phone Malu $98 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Ak wer Aimee. trrmeriem ie ‘Thompson Bros., - Hranch wince omana The Priater 103} So. Gi 8 EDITORIAL saturday, December 11, (909. The Death of John Brown. This day fifty years ago John Brown of Ossawotamie gave his ‘ife to the cause of Negro freedum. On his way to his execution a martyr for the slave, he paused to kiss a little slave child, thus showing bis Curisuike love and sympathy for and his confidence iu the blask race. In the classic thought of Lin coin at Gettysburg every Negro in this country should dedicate himself today to the uufinished work be who died for us so nobly advanced. Itis rather forus here to be dedicated to the great task remainiog before us-that from the honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which he gave the jast full measure of devotion; that we now highly re. solve that he shall not have died in vain, The Negro must yet achieve his fullest freedom from his shackles of industrial and po litical dependence, To this end he must ever be mindful not only of his rights but of his duties. Let him stand today with bow- ed head in thankfulness ard in gratitude for the life of John Brown, Surely no free people have had more reason to remem ber a martyred champion.—N, York Age’ Mrs. Barnett’s Courage. Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett is to be highly lauded for her courage and magninimity. She isa lady in whom we are justly proud, her voice is ever heard in 00 uncertain tones for her people and for right whenever the occasion comes and regardless of how acute the crisis. She towers high above all of her male contemporaries and has more of the aggressive qualities than the average man. It belitties the men to some extent, to have a woman come forward and do the work that is naturally presumed to be that of the men, but Mrs. Barnett never shrinks nor evedes she is an heroine of her age and the nation is better off for ler having lived in it—long live Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett. Springfield Patriachy No, 57 and House Hold Ruth No 190 will give a grand Drill andenter tainment, at Masonic Hall, Thurs day eve, Dec. 16, Admission 25c The public invited, good music plenty of refreshments, The Statue of the Cclored Citizen. The status of the colored people bas been fixed by legislative en- actmen! and the legislation was based on justice and froma spirit of righteousness, The legislators did not have in mind any special favor for the co jored man simply because the col ored man is “colored’’, but be- ‘cause its the only recourse to take aud presersve ine principles of | the organic law. | As citizens, the colored man is ‘subject to ail the laws aud immun- ‘ities of other cilizens in the re pub lie, The wealth, intelligence and numerical strength should rule, but only proportionately, The negro has as much tight to rule in proportion to his intelligence, wealth and numerical strength as any other set of people, The 18, 14, and 15 Amendments are as cfileacivus to the average white man as they areto the aver. age Negro and tne soorer the people recegnize this ws funde. mental, the better for all the people, One thing is certain; every time one citizen is crushed or malireated, to thavextent, the whole people is crushed atid mal- treated. This is a natural law that varies not. So faras the Ne. gro is concerned, he has ever been loyalty to this vation and her people—his patience should | not be abused so, He wiil prove quite an asset 10 the nation in time of war and gloom, as he has done ever, | Bat he must be given his rights ile is entitled to trial by a jury of his peers (equals) and Teseaiat in his personal and property rights Burning at the Stake. A colored man in Georgia was burned at the stake last week, because ha is alleged to have shot a white man in a quarrel; the white man, having aise shot the Negro. The Asseciated press says the colored man and white man quar reied over the white man’s auto- mobile haviug scared the colored man’s mules, Tvis au awful thing to vurn people at the stake in a civilized country. What have the good Christian pecpie to say derogat. ory of this degeneracy of the American peop e? The crime was not alleged rape simply shot a man ina quarrel, who also shot the Negro, who made the first overt act the report does not say, but what soever a man soweth that shall he alsoreap Daily Papers Like Sensation and Breed Friction, Thegei eralconsensus of op ion is thatour daily papers are not for the propogation of peace and the maintainance of tranquility. They are wont to stir up troubie and exaggerate every possible thing, especiaily when the colored man is concerned. Why they do so we are rot able to imagine, When a colored man is accused of some crime, it 1s always givin big head lines and a conspicuous place, The opposite should be true’ Itvisa travisty on justice and an abomination in the sight of decency, but the question is; What is the object of the papers? What consolation it to them? Are they so blind tn justice and so cruel and prejudice on the ac- count of mere racial differences? Surely not. TUCKER’S PLACH. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478, H TUCKER, Proprietor. Peerage You won't find styles like the fj Pr, es eT J oi Re 2 ~~. eee” You won't find styles near — sei go as swagger, You won't find “ ah - : =) Imperial $3 Hats iw S gy) . atany other store because ‘| we have the exclusive ie. : <— agency for this town. \ ppt q LE q We believe it's the best ‘ i $3 Hat made, That’s why oe 7 we secured the exclusive Tmperia a) Hals ageucy for them. You'll \ a think so when you see the \ oe new winter shapes that are Xe ready. tl PETER MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square iN lll aie allele laa ell HAIMANN &%: Printer 305 SOUTIL SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES, For display matter one time, 15 the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 monthr or one year, special prices made, Reading matter, one time, 7c th: line; seven words to the line; ove: one time 5c; for long articles o church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when meat ter contains over 75 words and unde: 200, send 50 cents if you desire it pub lished in full. MANAGER. “Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er th« 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 Fre¢ Douglass. "i You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Sat- urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work, 305% So. 6th St. Old phone 998 short hand and general stenographic TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, ete. It is a paper of general circula- tion; careful in reading proof; no er- rors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time, Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor , TerRE HAUTE, IND Special services at Episcopal church Sunday~don’t miss it- Everybody invited. 730, out by 8:45 org P’ M. Gall at The New millinery shop for the latest style hats. Best courti- sies given all and your patron age is solicited. Come one and all.—Maittie Tucker, Prop., 206 N. 14th St. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Washington st for colored papers. A New Grocery Opened A New Grocery Opened Give Us a Call New Phone 2044 1106 E. Mason St. Can make from $5.00. It is The Best Seller th Upon the A New Book Has Made "THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY THE UNITED By Giles B. Jackson and D. We This book is a novelty. It con never before published. It take ligious, ethological, domestic, im ments of the Negro. One of its a origin of the Negro; why he is bl 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. 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. DIXIE LIQUID BLEACH (Alcohol 16-10 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. 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. 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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 every 15 minutes from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For East Capitol avenue every 12 minutes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For 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. 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. 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. ```markdown ``` A. B. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 118 West Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. A. R. Garnett CARPENTER & BUILDER Desires such Work as building flues Painting houses and General Repair work of the kind. See him at 322 N. 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New Book Has Made Its Appearance INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE OF THE UNITED STATES." B. Jackson and D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va. Book is a novelty. It contains matter concerning the race are published. It takes up the industrial, social, re- logical, domestic, inventive, and business advance- ance Negro. One of its most important features is the Negro; why he is black and why his hair curls. High it contains over 400 pages, with about 100 illustr- ance has been placed within the reach of all, at $1.00 for ; $1.50, cloth bound, and $2.50, half morocco. Liberal its will be made with agents; 10,000 are wanted the country. For terms, write to Giles B. Jackson, 602 and street, Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to secure from the home office can send the price, $1.00, $1.50 or T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 North Second street, Richmond, ve, 13 cents extra. A New Book Has Made Its Appearance "THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE OF THE UNITED STATES." By Giles B. Jackson and D. 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(7) This pink variety of Complexion Wonder Creme, No. 2, is called Shell-Pink. Gives lovely pink cheeks to light brown or mulatto colored faces. Light brown complexion with pink cheeks mark great beauty. Information book free. Correspondence free. Please send your address. Agents wanted everywhere. Can start business with $3. CHEMICAL WONDER CO., 2 RECTOR ST., NEW YORK. or M. B. BERGER & CO., (our selling agents). same address. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. 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. --- 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:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. 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. $1.00 ONE WAY $1.95 ROUND TRIP Leave Springfield 6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 2:40—4:40—6:40 P. M. DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY City Pantatorium d Tailoring 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 SMOKE CINDERS. Capital City Pa and Tailori 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 SMOKE CINDERS. al City Pantail 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 PETER H. hter, . Proprietor coln Nickleodeon Visit The Lincoln Nick Visit The Lincoln Nickle 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. The 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. - Spr ashington St. - Spr 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 HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. WE WANT AGENTS for that GREAT BOOK "POINTING THE WAY," By Sutton E. Griggs. $ This is the ripest work of this well known author. The book will certainly sell, for in a beautifull, charming, forceful manner, it points outs the way for THE SOLVING of the much discussed race question. It takes equally well with white and colored people. Ask any one who has read it and he will tell you it is simply great. Splendid commissions given agents. Send $1.00 for a complete book and full outfit. Price of book $1.00. By mail $1.10. THE ORION PUB., CO. Holiday C The Odd Fellows Band, assisted by J. first Annual Carnival at Masonic Hall December 23, 24 A program for every evening will be remit Jacksonville and Springfield will unite. will be given to the lady receiving can enjoy themselves, old and young. Wm. T. H Orchestra Will furnish music every every every Committee of Arra J. Morris. J. Douglas. Modern! Holiday Carnival News Band, assisted by Jacksonville, will hold their carnival at Masonic Hall on North Eighth Street— November 23, 24, 25, 1909 every evening will be rendered. The best talent of old Springfield will unite. A handsome gold bracelet to the lady receiving the most votes. Everybody ourselves, old and young. M. T. Hagan's Orchstra Fish music every evening after the program. Committee of Arrangements: F. Burns, J. Douglas, E. Smith. Holiday Carnival Holiday Carnival The Odd Fellows Band, assisted by Jacksonville, will hold their first Annual Carnival at Masonic Hall on North Eighth Street— December 23,24,25,1909 A program for every evening will be rendered. The best talent of Jacksonville and Springfield will unite. A handsome gold bracelet will be given to the lady receiving the most votes. Everybody can enjoy themselves, old and young. Will furnish music every every evening after the program. Committee of Arrangements: DENTISTRY Terms to Suit. No Students. Painless Extracting Free $3 00—Set of Teeth$—3 00 Gold Crowns, 22K..... $3.00 Bridgework..... $3.00 Porcelain Crowns..... 3.00 Gold Fillings..... 750 Silver Fillings..... 500 Hours—8 to 8 Sundays—9 to 1 Davis Dental Specialists 206 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th St., Over Furlong's REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Goer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! 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. --- J. Morris. ```markdown ``` —FOR SALE AT— A. B. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. Expert! 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. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau. 305 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th St. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. Chancery Notice. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS. Sangamon County. ss. 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. SPRIN Patriarchy Househo Will give a Grand Drill and Thurs. Ev SPRINGFIELD Patriarchy No. 57 Will give a Grand Drill and Entertainment at Masonic Hall Refreshments in abundance Music by Nix Admiss Public stenogra- phy. Done at This Office. short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons written on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S. 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois Order Your COAL From Geo. W. Wells Quick Delivery. Good Weight. Old Phone 1383. 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. GFIELD y No. 57 ND— ld Ruth No. 190 Entertainment at Masonic Hall e. Dec. 16. k's Orchestra vision 25c Bell 'Phone: 2I56 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. COAL William Reddick By the Ton $2.50. Prompt Deliveries. Old Phone 2563 Residence 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. --- —AND— S. T. JONES, Clerk. Order Your -OF- 1707 East Lawrence J.B. OSBY REAL ESTATE Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged If you Are Thinking of Buying a FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. 52212 E. Adams St. Beil Tel. 423 Illinois. MaCall Magazine For one Year, Any 15c McCall Pattern and The Forum all for $1.65 Per year. This is a good bargain The regular price for book alone is $1.75 the year. A CALL'S MAGAZINE THE QUEEN OF FASHION ST FROM OF ACCEPTANCE 1908. 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. nt in An Advertisement in PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent With Gorgeous Illustrations could be in every intelligent home over the land. poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic. Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known Neal & Brown's Restaurant Have Moved to Masonic Hall 117 N. 8th Street To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best meal; the best services and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses Only 15 Days More Then we Must Vacate DOOMED! DOOMED! 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 Have Moved to Masonic Hall, 117 N. 8th Street 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. Only 15 Days More Then we must Vacate A Mighty Captur A Mighty Capture The Indianapolis Brokerage Co., of Indianapolis, Ind., has purchased the entire Clothing Stock of I. L. Keiffer. No. 509 E. Monroe St., next door to Gailey Theatre, for SPOT CASH at 50c on the dollar. Your chance is now to buy the greatest bargains in the history of Springfield. Never again will such an opportunity present itself, the goods must be sold, all we ask of you is to look, and let your eyes be your own judge Don't Forget the No. 509 Monroe S Next Door to Gaiety Theatre Building. Don't Forget the No. 509 Monroe St. Next Door to Gaiety Theatre Building. THE BROADWAY Springfield, 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. This is specially interesting, ladies, as McCalls deals with the Fashions. Call at The Forum or address us at 30512 S. 6th St. Patronize The MERCH and Profess or Who advertse in this Our Christmas Number is to be our style, embellished with half Saturday, Dec No busines among our people should resented. Begin early to select space Agents: Please make sp crease your RCHANTS is onalMen in this enterprise is to be out in splendid with half tones, etc., Dec. 18th. people should fail to be rep- select space. se make special efforts to in- se your subscription lists. The MERCHANTS and ProfessonalMen Who advertse in this enterprise Our Christmas Number is to be out in splendid style, embellished with half tones, etc. Saturday, Dec. 18th. 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. We are all snowed under this week, but all alive. Mrs Pride is on the road to recovery. We are rejoicing over the fact. Our opinion of the Elks has been changed, many people had the wrong idea as regarding to meaning of the order. The Elks had their third Annual Sermon at St. John Church last Sunday and an excellent program was rendered. The history of the order was ably unfurled by R. A. Byrd. After hearing the Captain's remarks, many changed their opinions favorably to the order, the sermon was ably discoursed by the pastor, the Rev. G. W. Jones. Mrs. Ed Lee and the St. John Choir, assisted by Mrs. Hunter rendered effectual music and approate. The Elks seemed well satisfied. Collection $13.35 went to the Old Folks Home. John Mitchell, of Kansas City, and wife and sister will visit their father, Wm. Mitchell, of E Reynolds St. Thursday. They will go from here to Chicago for a few days and then back to Kansas City. The children of the East End are busy with their Christmas exercises. Special comment is due Miss Retta Davis, who appeared on the Elks Program—East End Man. The Annual Memorial Sermon of the Eks was held at St. John Church last Sunday, before a good audience. The program was good, the sermon being preached by Rev. G. W. Jones. This is a progressive order and very benevolent. A liberal contribution is given annually to the Home for the Aged and Orphans. Good. reliable, neat colored girl who desires a good home, and desires to learn dressmaking, wanted by Mrs. Clark Thompson 1207, E. Washington. Mr H. A. Watkins, of Decatur was in the City Tuesday evening in the interest of The True Reformers Lodge. Mr. S. S. Sanders left this week for Oxford Miss., on account of the death of his Aunt, Mrs. Millie Scott. He will return about Christmas or immediately after. --- Bloomington News. Thursday, December 2, Henry J. Siscoe, the very able and much loved young son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Siscoe, passed out of this life. Young Siscoe was born here in 1883 and lived a very exemplary life and died in the full triumph of God's faith. He leaves a father, mother and brother to mourn his loss. An engagement with Miss Lena Davis, a very beautiful and well respected lady of Normal, was broken by the death of her afflanced and she is now suffering with a serious attack of nervousness. The excellent sermon was delivered by Rev. George A. Brown, pastor of the A. M. E church at Streator Rev. Dr. Brown showed as usual his unbounded ability to master the situation and preached one of the most pathetic and powerful discourses ever listened to in Bloomington. Messrs. Walker Duff, John Mosley and John Randolph of Pontic, were in town last Sunday. There will be a grand concert at the A. M. E. church, Thursday evening. It is expected that local talent will be greatly displayed. Miss Lena Walker entertained the Elite Thimble Club, Thursday evening at her home, 911 W. Front St. Mrs. Louis Hodge and daughter Ruth, have returned from a several month's visit in Dakota. Her husband will join her in the near future. They anticipate spending the winter in the southland. Mr. J. Stearles and wife of Atlanta, were in town Sunday. Misses Blanche Hoagland and Belle Calhoun are preparing for a grand concert Friday at the Third Christian church. Sheriff Davis Must Vacate. eriff Davis' petition for reinstatement as sheriff of Alexander County was denied by Governor Deene this week. The Governor took time and reviewed the cese in all its details and declared that the sheriff offered practically no resistance nor protection to his prisoners, James and Salzner, who were lynched. The action of the Governor will meet the general approbation of the whole state who are for the real welfare of the people and the respect of the law. East End Notes E lks' Memorial. E E A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial to pay--No money do $1 A WEEK Days' Free Tri o money down EEK Free Trial 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 wn make, but a piano of nation States as a piano of sterling qua are sold daily for more monh this famous piano of quality. 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. For this Brand New UPRIGHT PIANO Not Ordered Today? To our store, give us your name and ad to sent, and we'll willingly send it to y wn. PA. STARCK PIANO CO. CHICAGO. PIANOS, Regular Price Greatly Reduced This Out This Ten Dol Free Credit Due One of These Coupons Good as Pa rst Payme purchase of one STARCK PIANO t Adams street, Springfield, Illinois to any part of the United States terms. Write for FREE Catalogu STARCK PIAN now more about this famous piano much better than any $300.00 piano to your home free of charge and, and if you are satisfied that it then arrange to pay for it as you paid for inside of three years. Order One Day? Your name and address, tell us when you regularly send it to your home 30 day Regular Prices $350 to be produced This Week Ten Dollars dit Due Bill ns Good as Part ayment RCK PIANO at this sale ingfield, Illinois United States on these Liber REE Catalogues. PIANO CO., 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 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 Liberal Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. P. A. STARCK PIANO CO.. Manufacturers. R. H. REID, Mgr. Adams St., Spring Springfield, FOR SALE Second Hand Heaters Round Oaks, Estate Oaks, Century Hot Blast, Garland Riverside Oak and many other well known makes. Prices $3 to $8 Also have 2 large size Stoves. No. 25, suitable for store room L. MORGAN Complete House furnisher. 620 E. Washington Street 620 E. Washington Street The King Walker Shoe 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 Phone 3914 38th Anniversary Program of Union Baptist Church, Commencing, Wednesday, 15, 1909. Hymn—All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name.....Congregation Prayer. Hymn—There is aountain Filled with Blood.....Congregation Address—Historical Sketch of the Church...Mrs. J. C. McClaire. Hymn—Blow Ye the Trumpet.....Chorns of voice. Address—Officials as Deacons. Trustees, who have served during this period—Mr. Henry King Program of Union Baptisming, Wednes- 5, 1909. Jesus' Name.....Congregation Called with Blood.....Congregation the Church...Mrs. J, C. McClain t.....Chorns of voices Trustees, who have served dur- Mr. Henry King 38th Anniversary Program of Union Baptist Church, Commencing, Wednesday, 15,1909. Hymn—All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name.....Congregation Prayer. Hymn—There is aountain Filled with Blood.....Congregation Address—Historical Sketch of the Church...Mrs. J. C.McClain Hymn—Blow Ye the Trumpet.....Chorns of voices Address—Officials as Deacons. Trustees, who have served during this period—Mr. Henry King Quartet by members of choirs 1874.80.84 to 1788. Address—The Clerical Workers of the Church—Mr. G.H Rolling Quartet by members of the choirs of 1896 94. 1900-8 Address—Sunday School Superintendents—Mr. Grant Martin Vocal Solo.....Miss Nancy Brown Address—Sunday School Secretaries—Mrs. Emma Craddock Vocal Duet.....Mesdames Victoria Yates and Martha Pettit Address—Musicians served during the period—Mrs. M. Pettit Hymn—Is my Name Written There.....Congregation Sketch of Sewing Circle' Workers.....Mrs. Roie Hunter Remarks by pioneer members; time, ten minutes, each speaker only three minutes to express themselves. of the Church-Mr. G.H Rollins ars of 1896 94. 1900-8 perintendents—Mr. Grant Martin Miss Nancy Brown petaries—Mrs. Emma Craddock Victoria Yates and Martha Pettitt ing the period—Mrs. M. Pettitt There.....Congregation makers.....Mrs. Roie Hunter time, ten minutes, each speaker to express themselves. Address-The Clerical Workers of the Church-Mr. G.H Rollins Quartet by members of the choirs of 1896 94. 1900-8 Address—Sunday School Superintendents—Mr. Grant Martin Vocal Solo.....Miss Nancy Brown Address—Sunday School Secretaries—Mrs. Emma Craddock Vocal Duet.....Mesdames Victoria Yates and Martha Pettitt Address—Musicians served during the period—Mrs. M. Pettitt Hymn—Is my Name Written There.....Congregation Sketch of Sewing Circle Workers.....Mrs. Roie Hunter Remarks by pioneer members; time, ten minutes, each speaker only three minutes to express themselves. Closing Hymn. Benediction. goor keepers—Bros. James Gray and John Worsham. Committee to collect envelopes—Mesdames E. O. McKinney and Elizabeth Williams. mes Gray and John Worsham. elopes—Mesdames E. O. McKin Door keepers—Bros. James Gray and John Worsham Committee to collect envelopes—Mesdames E. O. McKinney and Elizabeth Williams Your attention is constantly called to the people and the firms who advertise through the Forum. We carry some of the best and most reliable firms in the city and will take it as a special favor if our readers and our friends would make our advertisers their trading places. When convenient, mention the fact that you saw the ad in the Forum. Rev. Bloodworth closed a successful revival last week at Pleasant Grove Baptist church, having added 37 new members as a result of the meeting. Baptizing was held last Sunday at Mildred Park. --- LOST, one hand-worked muffler, with picture of peacock worked in center and ornaments worked on border. Finder will deliver same to Dr. N B. Ford. 7th and Adams Sts. and receive reward. Remember the Vandetta to be given at Masonic hall Dec. 27, for the benefit of L. O. H. See program next week. 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. O.d Phone: 2311 H. SALLIE, Prop. Orchestra of six pieces Report on Free will Offering. THE ADVERTISER. Your attention is constantly called to the people and the firms who advertise through the Forum. We carry some of the best and most reliable firms in the city and will take it as a special favor if our readers and our friends would make our advertisers Christmas Gifts 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 Until Christmas John Lutz Hatter and Men Furnisher 204 South 6th St. Hatter and Men Furnisher 204 South 6th St. 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. THINK OF IT! You can have your Shoes Half Soled for.....35c Men Women and Children's 35c Shoes Half Soled, the pair..... Men's and Women's full rubber 40c heels. the pair..... Our Work is Absolutely GUARANTEED 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 Adams New Telephone 798. Open Evenings Until 9 O'clock.