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THE FORUM Mattoon News Notes Mrs. Mary Anderson is vtsit ing in Champaign the guests of friends. The S F. Club met with Misses Iva and Izetta Smith, Saturday evening. Light refreshments were served. The following program will be rendered at the Education Literary Sooiety, Sunday, January 30: Paper—Mrs. Oliver Select Reading—Mrs. Barnett Solo—Mrs. M. Barnett Becitation—Opaline Butler Solo—Mrs. Cooper Remarks—Rev. Cooper Miss Corina Utterback is on the sick list. Messrs. Elliott and Huffman spent Sunday in Decatur. Miss Maud Perry of this city who has been attending the Butler college at Indianapolis, is now teaching in one of the Indianapolis schools. Mrs. John Brandymore and baby are visiting in Tuscola. The new officers for the Educational Literary Society are: President—Mabel Killion Sec'y—Izetta Smith Treas—Iva Smith Chaplain—Rev. Hadley Chairman of Program Committee—Mrs. Anderson. Mr. E Ross, editor of a very widely circulated magazine, who resides in Brooklyn, N. Y., passed through the city last Wednesday, on route to Cairo, Idf., to be at the bedside of his sick mother. Mr. Williams, financial solicitor for the industrial school located at Nox Uba, Miss., will be in our town soon. H. Malone who has been seriously considering the matter or taking unto himself a bride who lives in a prosperous town in the northern part of the state, has pastponed the idea. George H. Jessee, Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity for Illinois, has received information from Grandmaster Grimshaw of Washington, D. C., touching an important decision handed down by the Court of Appeals. Further information will follow. DEATH OF MISS GORUM Miss Annie Gorum, youngest daughter of the late Robt. T Gorum, who died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Olive Moore in St Louis, Saturday, was buried Monday, in this city. Her funeral was he'd from the St Paul church and was very largely attended, which showed in what high esteem she was held by her many friends. Resolutions from the two clubs of which was a member, in St Louis, were read Rev. Price officiated assisted by "Be ve doers and not sayers only." Abraham Lincoln 101 Birthday Anniversary. 8 The Lincoln Centennial will be celebrated at the Union Baptist Church, Saturday, February 12, 1910. Hear..... Dr. Booker T. Washington State Arsenal Sunday, Feb. 13th different members of the city. She is survived by two sisters and four brothers. Peace be to her ashes. East End Notes. We are glad that we are able to report no sickness, except Mrs. Isabel Pride and she is steadily improving. The revival which has been in progress at St. John church, has closed. Rev. Jones was assisted by Rev. Thomas of Normal. The trustees' helpmates big rally will take place tomorrow, Sunday, January 30. The president. Mrs. Etta Harvey, never fails. The public is invited to help her. Among some of those who successfully completed the eighth grade grammar schools this week were Edith White, Florence Drake, Brownville Kirby and Fred Morris Society and Local Mrs. Head of N. 11th street, is quite ill. Edward T. Gorum of the governor's office, has been very sick this week, taking a sudden spell after attending the funeral of his sister. He is reported much improved. Mrs. E. L. Rogers has been indisposed for two weeks with a severe cold Richard Bean of E. Kansas street, is suffering from a mashed foot. The golden anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wormley was fittingly celebrated Thursday. Rev. J. M. Smnilley was indisposed the first of the week. In Old Kentucky At the Majestic. With a charm that time cannot efface, "In Old Kentucky," America's favorite melodrama, now in its seventeenth season, is now greeting local playgoers. No competition with newer offerings or opposition from counter attractions has any effect on this grand old play, that goes ahead year after pleasing countless playgoers wherever it is present. The piece is said to have an unusually fine cast this season, and the scenic equipment, always elaborate with this play, has been gotten up entirely new for this season. The pickaninnies are not to be forgotten in speaking of "In Old Kentucky." They are a wonderfully clever parcel and their band music, dancing and singing are always enjoyable. Miss Mildred Johnson is schedulded to play the leading role of Madge Brierly with this season's cast. Program at Union Church. The following program will be rendered tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock by the Missionary society. Music—Choir Scripture Lesson Prayer by the pastor Music—Ohoir Recitation—representative of the Zion church Solo—New Hope Mrs. Warrick Paper from New Hope Solo—Mrs. J. Douglas Recitation—E. G. Stewart Duett—Zion Church Address—Rev. A L. Stewart Slo—Mrs. M. B. Chatman Music, collection, benediction. QUINCY MAN GETS JOB. Prof. J. W. Tutt of Quincy, has accepted a position as messenger for Congressman Prince. The place is a lucrative and steady one. Mrs. Eva Monroe has brought the L. O. H. to a high plane excellence. Mrs. Eva Monroe has brought the L. O. H. to a high plane excellence. || THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to 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 Preprinters One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Naiu 903 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once. Gemona The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, January 29, 1910 DR. WARE FOR ALDERMAN. Dr. S. A. Ware, a practicing physician, is a fullfledged candidate for alderman from the first ward. The doctor is well known here and since coming to Spring field nearly fourteen years ago, has labored assidiously for the supremacy of the Republican party from president down to constable and for the promotion of the colored race as well as for the whole people and, therefore, is entitled to consideration and the unstinted support not only of the colored people, but all Republicans, for whom he has o ardently labored. MISSISSIPPISUPREMECOURTSETS GOOD EXAMPLE The legislature of Mississippi in making provision for white schools, failed to make a similar provision for Negro schools, but yet required the Negro to pay to support them. The case was taken before the Supreme Court of Mississippi for final adjucation. That august body decided that the law was unconstitutional and that it failed to provide for similar schools for the Negro race. It was a just and righteous decision. In Alabama, every county has a district school for whites and not a single one for Negro youth. The Negro land is taxed to support these district schools and it is right that he should enjoy some of their benefits. There is not a white county in any state that would allow themselves to be taxed to support schools of Negroes and Chinese, without making similar provision for white pupils. The white man should be fair in dealing with a defenseless race; he should be able to rise above his race prejudice and treat Negro pupils with even-nanded justice. Because of his power, he should not inflict burdens on another race that he is unwilling to bear himself. The Negro does not care a fig for social equality, but he wants equality before the law. Deal with him as is being dealt by other races. The Mississippi Supreme Court has set a good example for all southern supreme courts, but have they the courage of their convictions to interpret the constitution as they understand it? Verily no. The decision of the Mississippi Supreme Court is far reaching and they deserve to be praised. It has simply done what other state courts should do, if they were not afraid of public opinion. The judge who puts his ear to the ground to catch public sentiment to guide him in his decisions is a misfit on the bench pestiferous and unworthy of his high position. Jackson, Tenn. Christian Index. The legislative candidates for this district have not yet announced themselves, but it is generally presumed that the same men will aspire for re-election. Lee's saloon is no worse than a goodly number of other saloons and the State Journal should not attempt to fool the people. The Journal should either be for or against saloons and not be for ever maligning some individual. The aldermen knew how to vote on the Lee question. If colored men are to be denied license because they are colored, then we have come to a sad pass. The Conditions. The high price of all necessary commodities this winter and for the last year, should serve as a warning to all people. It should stimulate every one to economize more and raise a big garden and plenty of chickens and all who live outside of the city to raise hogs and keep a cow. We again urge you to start a truck farm or garden; in the summer and fall and put up all the fruit and vegetables you can get your hands on; buy most of your coal in the summer and fall—the crucial is more than the common people can long endure. We hope and think things will be better this spring and summer and maybe hence forth. The climax has been reached. Lieut. Richard Ross' name is spoken of for supervisor for Capitol township. He is competent and entitled to the honors. BACK TO THE FARM. Every day the information comes to us that the cost of foodstuffs is advancing. The matter has reached the point where the most conservative are being disturbed. It cannot be said that prices are high because of a scarcity. Our crops last year were good, and we are in the height of prosperity, but nevertheless the people are having a hard time to make ends meet. A plea has been set up for an adjustment of prices or an increase in wages. To do either will require time and in many cases a stubborn fight would be put up to prevent any change either in the prices charged for food or the price paid for labor. Negroes in the Southland can secure themselves against much of the suffering the working people are undergoing if they will give more attention to farming and to raising stock and poultry. The man who has the food to sell is always master of the situation. We should hearken to the bugle call and about face and trace our steps back to the farm. Nashville Globe. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 Kansas street. New 'phone 420. Chittling supper for sale every Saturday night at 1215 E. Jefferson St.—Mrs. Wilson, Prop. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. MYERS & CO. PETER MYL 529 PETER MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES. time, 156 month 6 month ade. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 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. CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAUTE, IND high her ghts, no Call at The . --- New Telephone, 1478. 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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 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 Springfield, Illinois. Expert! Terms to Suit. No Students. Painless Extracting Free $3 00-Set of Teeth$-3 00 NAKINA Hours—8 to 8 Sundays—9 to 1 Davis Dental Specialists 2061 S. 6th St., Over Furlong's 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. CHAS. T. BAUMANN The Dunbar NewsCompany Bros.... 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. Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 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? solicited. Your Patronage OUR PLACE IS THE "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. 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. Quick and good services rendered G.A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T.H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. Dr. S.A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. TO-MORROW 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old). Office; 3329. Res., I607-r-2 Calls promptly made. 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. 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 Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 E. 56 St. Chicago, Ill "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. Cars Leave THE SAFE WAY Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 THE RAPID WAY DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS E. 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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 ANNOUNCEMENTS. 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. 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. Chesnut St. 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 Tuck Baker Editor Partial Contents. Queries and answers. The Art of Conversation. Shall and Will: Should 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. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 0 cents for sample copy 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. "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 Ford's Hair Pomade C 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. 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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 " . . . . 25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Postal 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. Agents Wanted Everywhere. Call at Thompson's. 815 East Washington st for colored papers. B. Kirman, The Tailor The Tailor Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing..... While You Wait Of Ladies and Gents Garments Second hand clothes to sell also new ones for Ladies and Men. Hats cleaned and Blocked. Prices very cdeap on all articles. 112 N. 7th St., Springfield, - Illinois Old hone 1550. Public stenography. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. 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NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER Adjustment Notice. Estate of William A. Garth, deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed stratix of the estate of said deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the March Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 7th day of March 1910, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. ated this 13th day of January 1910. CHAS. A. GIBBS, Bertha Gray, Attorney, Administratrix Order Your COAL From Geo. W. Wells Quick Delivery. Good Weight. Old Phone 1383. 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. 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. Office Phone 2322 Residence Phone 2819-R 3 A Morris Williams WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois Fifteenth Anniversary of Pleaeant Grove Baptist Church. The fifteenth anniversary of Pleasant Grove Baptist church will be held. Sunday. January 30. A program has been arranged for the same. There will also be two entertainments given, one Wednesday night. The main feature will be a cat shaking, admission 5c. On Thursday evening the anniversary reception with an excellent program and supper. Admission 25c supper free. The menu will consist of Lettuce Pickles Bread and Butter Sandwich Chicken Salad Ice Cream and Cake Coffee Committee { Mrs.M.E.Warrick James Douglas, Robert Terrell. Rev. D. W. Bloodworth, pastor What Will They do With Him? By Rev. J. T. Morrow of Decatur. (Continued from last issue) We ask no special favors but simple justice under the law—a law that protects and punishes all men alike. For it is a fact that the law that should ggvern law-making bodies should be mutual confidence, the basis of all human progress causes the people to adopt a constitution—the ark of the covenant which goes before and leads the people into the more perfect union. The constitution is not a law but the recorded will of the people. Law means liberty and is evolved to prohibit one man from preying upon another and is the necleus of civilization. Alaw that gives one man or race special rights or guarantees to an individual or individuals perfect safety in the taking life or destroying the property of another is only the dynamite underming the foundation of the nation that some day at an unguarded moment will destroy its creator. What is to become of the race? They have tried every remedy prescribed. This country cried from the house top and the valley "educate, accumulate wealth, clear up the moral and civic skies and we will help to lift the race to the planes of freedom and guarantee to it perfect protection and a fair show in the race of life for a livelihood. We are becoming like the young lawyer who met Jesus. When Christ spoke to him of the law he said: "All of this have I kept from my youth." Christ gave him to understand that to know law and to talk law was one thing and to do was another. The Saviour only asked for his heart and not his goods. Like the lawyer we have come up to all the requirements of the law. What lack we yet? If we be permitted to answer, it is not social equality, it is not intermarriage for our girls and boys are good enough for each other but we do ask that the other race with their wealth and advantages let our women alone and let each race feel that he is his brother's keeper. This done and the so called race problem will solve itself. All the laws of the United States cannot regulate the social relations between the families of the earth. Each family feels that he has individual rights that no one should interfere with. What will they do with him? We would suggest to give him a chance and let him alone. State of Illinois, Sangamon Co. } ss. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. Circuit Court, March Term. A D. 1910. Rebert White vs. Sadie White } In Chancery. Affidavit of the non residence of Sadie White defendant abve named, having been filed in the office of the Cerk of the Circuit Court of said County. Notice is hereby given to the said Sadie White that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in aid Court in the Chancery side thereof, on the 27th day of January A. D. 1910, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Sadie White 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 March A. D 1910, and plead, answer and 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. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 Kansas street. New phone 420. Chittling supper for sale every Saturday night at 1215 E. Jefferson St.—Mrs. Wilson, Prop. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Illinois Free Emplyment Bureau. 3051 S. 6th St. 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. Old Phone: 2311 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an article is probable perceptible. Communitions strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D.C. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. --- HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. 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 beautifl, 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. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a for full particulars and special offer at once. DED 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 us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to buy direct of us and have the manufacturer's guard. 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 super 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 the day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out $10 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. Arted roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $4 80 TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY making money last. Write for just particulars and special offer at once. WE MOW YOUR BICYCLE until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anywhere in the world until a cent deposit in advance, prepay for light and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL to buy your 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 at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have 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 to study our beautiful catalogue and 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 ranging from $3 to $9 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 8 50 HEDGETHORK PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES The regular retail price of these tires is $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INroduce, ONLY RIDGE THORN RECORD FUNETURE PARKDOR WASHINGTON TIRE CO. CHICAGO 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 only been pumped up once or twice in a valuable season. We 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 taped price to stored same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on thee examined and found them strictly as represented. (it thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you acclose this advertisement. We will also send one eturned at OUR expense if for any reason they are really reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a u 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 ornn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which 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 a card. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby my send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this ad nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OO not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find it 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 rem IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind of the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our description and quote all makes and kinds of tires at about h IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of 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. Shoes Walk Over For Men Dorothy Dodd For Ladies F. M. Legg Shoe Co. 125 South Fifth Street. Do you wish a sure opportunity to MAKE SOME MONEY? double SECOND usually have promptly at pr $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. A. E. H. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. 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. FIRST WARD PANATORIUM Brown Bros., (better known as 'Sticks') Props. Have your Old Clothes Made New—Ladies' and Gent's' Clothing, Cleaned, Pressed, Dyed and Repaired—All work called for and delivered promptly by Brown Brothers, the Clothes Doctors. Neuman's 121-WEST SIDE OF SQUARE "A Shop for Ladies" Semi Annual Clearing Sale Goods are Going Fast A FEW more days like these and the Semi-Annual Clearing Sale will be over. Springfield women carried away baugains by the armful and every purchase represented an actual moncy saving. In order to maintain our reputation by being just a little ahead of time, we haven't hesitated to cut prices below cost to get the winter goods out of the way—to clar the road for the spring's creations. Read These Descriptions Broadcloths an. Diagonal Suits, plain or braid trimmed, coats s8 to 42 inches long, values up to 22.50. Girls' Two Piece College Dresses in Serge, all have embroidered emblem. regular 12.50. Sale price, 5.95 Taffetta Silkresses, tucked down front and braid trimmed, 15.00 values. Sale price. New Spring 1910 Lingerie Waists in five different styles, lace trimmed. 1.00 values. Lincoln Anniversary Program, Union Baptist Church Feb. 12. Old Phone 1458 FIRST WARD P Brown Bros., (better known Have your Old Clothes Made New ing, Cleaned, Pressed, Dyed and for and delivered promptly by Bro Doctors 15th & Reynolds Sts. 39c. Springfield, Ill 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.. FOR SALE Second Hand Heaters Round Oaks, Estate Oaks Garland Riverside Oaks known makes. Prices Also have 2 large size Stoves. L. MOR Complete House furnisher. 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 COAL -OF- William Reddick By the Ton $3.00. Prompt De- liveries. Old Phone 2563 Residence 1707 East Lawrence Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Goffice Hours: 9 to 12 Room No. I 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs 7 to 9 P.M. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General surgery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. Colored men, stand for better government. 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. 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. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. Order Your -OF- Subscribe for The Forum. 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