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THE FORUM VOL. 6. NO. 50. SPRINGFIELD, ULL., SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19. 1910. 15C A MONTH Booker T. Washington Speaks at the Arsenal. Apostle of Industrial Education as the Best Way to Elevate his Race Heard by over 5,000 People. A Grand Demonstration. A Choir of 280 Voices Sings Melodiously. Long before 6.00 p. m. last Sunday, the colored people from all parts of the city were seen wending their way towards the State arsenal, the largest and best speaking hall in the city. It was truly "Booker T. Washington Day." The occasion brought to memory that scriptural interrogative: "Who is this from the land of Eden with dyed garments from Bozrah?" Booker T. Washington is truly a great man—he has achieved greatness—he has won victory not by cliques nor schemes nor dishonest methods, but by great labor and trials—yea, he too, trod the wine press alone when there were none to lend him assistance—his life work stands out a marvel to all the world. He is worthy of the high esteem in which he is held not only by his race, but by the world. He is in a class by himself. It is indeed a great honor for Springfield to have had this peerless orator and matchless benefactor within her gates—the day shall long be remembered and cherished—a mighty man is risen in Israel—go all ye nation and pay him homage. The half had not been told—all of Carnegie's tributes are deserved ones. The most commendable thing was the exceptionally good order maintained and the excellent work done by the ushers, the chief of whom was Major Otis B. Duncan. He and his assistants handled that multitude of people with surpassing dexterity. A word of thanks is offered Bishop E. F. Osborne of the Episcopal church who was instrumental in getting Dr. Washington the extra day (Sunday) may he live long and continue to render valiant service to the whole people. Mr. George Donagan must be "Be ve doers and not sayers only." especially praised for his most excellent choir composed of 280 voices, who poured forth the sincere music of their hearts in tones melodious. After several patriotic songs, Rev. B. L. Ivory offered prayer and Bishop Osborne made the initial speech, then Capt. R. A. Byrd made the welcome address, after which the great head of Tuskegee held the vast audience spell bound for one hour and a half with an eloquent plea to his race to rise and make a mark in life. He said among the many things: "Idieness is the curse of the race. You hear of the Jews, the Armenians and the Chinese starving, but you never hear of a Negro starving. You who work have to keep the idlers who hold up the lamp posts about the street. Rid yourself of all worthless members of the race if you wish to win the respect of the community in which you live. Ten people see a worthless Negro about the streets who loiters about the streets where only one will see the Negro who works in the mines or in the shops. You Negroes in the north are samples of your race and white people think of Negroes in the south as they think of you. If you are worthless they will think all Negroes are similar. If you are thrifty and energetic they will think the Negroes are not such a bad lot after all. "Keep your children busy. If you can't find something for them to do after school hours offer their services to some one who will let them work. If no one will let them work for nothing, pay some one to allow them to work. 'Every Negro should wage war against the practice of selling ballots. Every man who tries to buy your vote personally insults you. Every Negro sells his ballot insults the memory of Abraham Lincoln." The young ladies of the Benedicto Musical Study club are requested to meet Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Alice White's residence. His Excellency [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. Hon. Chas. S. Deneen Who was toastmaster at the Lincoln Centennial Celebration at the St. Nicholas Hotel and introduced Dr. Booker T. Washington to that august body, paying tribute to the distinguished guest. Captain R. A. Byrd M. Who introduced and welcomed Dr. Booker T. Washington at the arsenal. He said part: In 1861 our ship of state ran afoul the black rock of slavery and disunion, and eleven boards were knocked from her starboard side. Then it was that under the form of our law and government, the grandest man, the most sublime character since the days of Christ, Abraham Lincoln was called from the banks of the Sangamon to guide the ship of state. It is a long journey from slavery to the presidency of the largest industrial institution in the world. But this journey has been traveled by the distinguished gentleman to whom we are to listen this evening. Dr. Washington, on behalf of my people, I welcome you to the home of the Emancipator. The Lincoln Celebration by Historical Society. The annual celebration of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, which was held at Union Baptist church last Saturday night, was one of the best things in twelve months. The house was crowded. The choir rendered excellent music under the direction of G. W. Donagan and E C. Hamilton. Dr. Magee made the introductory speech, an effort which bespoke ripe scholarship and matured historical knowledge. The other speeches were made by Major Ous B. Duncan, on "Lincoln as a Soldier." this was an eloquent deliverance. J. M. Smalley, an orator, spoke on Lincoln as a Statesman." His was an eloquent speech, the peroration of which was superb. Mrs. J. C. McCain read a paper on "Lincoln's Simplicity of Thought," which was one of the best pap rs ever heard on the Emancipator, Capt. Byrd closed with a fine speech on "Lincoln the Emancipator," and was roundly applauded. The affair in its entirety was very praiseworthy and a credit to the promoters. Steps are to be taken early to make next year's celebration surpassingly grand. The Benedicto Musical Club The Benedicto Musical Club will give a monologue and pantomime drama Monday evening, Feb. 28, at St. Paul church entitled "The Bachelor Lovers of Long Ago." Capt. Byrd sits in his easy chair in the library quietly looking over his morning mail. speaks aloud of the brilliancy of each girl as they appear representing different characers Admission 15c, children 5c Mrs. Alice White, Chairman, Rev. T. Price, Pastor Notice of Final Settlement Estate of Thomas Watson, deceased. Public notice is hereby given, that the undersigned C. S. Gibbs, executor of the estate of Thomas Watson, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Illinois, on the 23d day of March 1910, for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time and place he will ask for an order of distribution, and will also ask to be discharged. All persons interested, are notified to attend, and examine the settlement now on file in said Court. Springfield, Ill., Feb. 18 1910.—Chas. S. Gibbs, executor of the estate of said Thos. Watson. The rally at New Hope church last Sunday was a success. A complete account will appear next week. Mrs. Nellie Brown of Quincy, visited Mrs H. H. Petitt several days this week and last. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Prepictors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once. Homann The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, February 19, 1910. THE MAYORALTY CONTEST. Candidates for mayor on the Republican ticket are announcing themselves at this early date. Before we have an election for mayor over twelve months will have expired. The office should seek the man, but verily the opposite obtains. Alderman Arrowsmith has already said that if he is re-elected alderman from the sixth ward, he shall become an active candidate for the chief magistrate of the city. It has been supposed that Alderman Flinn would be a candidate and a strong one, but Arrowsmith says Flinn has withdrawn from the race. He also avers that J. Emil Smith and Roy Reece will be candidates for mayor. This is very early to speculate on the mayor proposition. We are not prepared so early to speak on the question. We are not going to endorse any man simply because he declares himself irrevocably to be a "Republican." The office of mayor is an important one and none but capable men with backbone should be considered. Aldermen should be selected on their worth and fitness and according to their treatment to their constituents. NEW HOPE INSPIRED In the twilight shadows, 'Neath the heather in the dell. Thru the dew bespangled meadows From out the groom, We'll plod on, yes, plod onward, With a spirit full of hope, Knowing, yes, knowing, That we'll not always grope In darkness and despair. Yes, from out the gloom, A new light shines, Full of effulgent splendor, To impregnate your soul and mine. This new inspiration came, Thru Booker T. W., by name, Whose kindly advice, Filled us doubly, yea, thrice, With a hope, hitherto, forlorn.— W.H.B. Thos E. Waston comes out in his magazine for F bruary bitterly assailing the Negro. He thinks Carnegie has done the white people an irreparable injustice because Mr. Carnegie says the lowest type of the Negro is superior to the Scotch 200 years ago. M. Watson does not see one scintilla of good the Negro ever did and yet Mr. Watson is supposed to be an intelligent honest southern gentleman. --- One great thought expressed by Dr. Booker T. Washington was this: That he who would reach the goal of fame must pay the price. The sentiment created from his many addresses is inestimably good—he has revolutionized a number of people. It is a pity that some of our journals are edited by such ignorant men that they are verily, a menace not only to colored people but to white people as well, who per chance, will read them. Booker T. Washington gave sound, practical advice to the 5,000 or more people who heard him at the arsenal. The occasion shall never be forgotten by those present. Let us all take new courage and go forth into the world and work out each of our individual problem. Remember what he said about the samples, either good or bad—teach your children that idleness is costly—no child can afford to be left in idleness. 'Mob violence has no place in Illinois. It is denounced in every line of the Constitution and in every statute. Instead of breeding respect for the law, it breeds contempt. For the suppression of mob violence, our Legislature has spoken in no uncertain terms. When such mob violence threatens the life of a prisoner in the custody of the sheriff, the law has charged the sheriff, at the penalty of a forfeiture of his office, to use the utmost human endeavor to protect the life of his prisoner. The law may be severe. Whether severe or not, it must be enforced. Believing as I do, that Frank E. Davis, as sheriff of Alexander county, did not do all within his power to protect the lives of William James and Henry Salzner. I must deny the petition of said Frank E. Davis, for reinstatement as sheriff of Alexander county and the same is done accordingly." The above is an excerpt from Governor Deneen's edict, denying reinstatement of Frank E. Davis as sheriff of Alexander county, and referred to by Capt. Byrd in his speech Saturday night as the strongest and most vital state paper since the issuance of the emancipation proclamation. Chancery Notice. STATE OF ILLINOIS Sangamon Co. ss. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1910. Robert White Affidavit of the non residence of Sadie White, 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 Sadie White that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in said 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. TUCKER'S PLACE. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYL 529 PETER MYERS & CO. HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 time, 15 6 months ade. 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If the better class of our people will get in line and demand the true recognition of the Republican party, the others of the race will follow. Decatur is going wet this year by a large majority. Local option is a fake and a graft and cannot be enforced. We are going to have regulated saloons. it is the safe method to have a clean city. Charles White who was on the sick list last week, is much better and is able to be out. Miss Lizzie Jones is indisposed. Mrs. Ada Jemerson is on the sick list. Mesdames Crockett and Bledsoe are much improved and able to be out. Do not fail to get the Freeman and The Forum from Willie Nickens. Help the young fellow. Mr. and Mrs. Bird Carroll left last week for a six weeks stay in Hot Springs. We wish them a pleasant stay. Miss Lena Davis of Normal. is visiting Miss Callie Mitchell, 151 E. Decatur St. Too bad a Negro cannot buy a lunch at the Interurban station in Springfield without paying a double price It is a known fact that McKinley will not allow his porters at these stations to shine a Negro's shoes. But there is one thing he cannot prevent and that is your vote. You know the rest, vote accordingly. Why vote Decatur dry and other towns wet. The people of the city are trying to organize a club of 200 to be known as as the Free Shovelers to clean the streets of Decatur, since the financial condition of the city will not permit the work being done. This is charity, my brethren. RACE PROBLEM. The test of the true christian religion is that it is adapted to all needs, all circumstances, all ages, all raaes, and all degrees of intelligence; is the sun, not an electric lamp. A lamp, however brilliant, lights but a small portion of the earth. Other religions have rays of true light, but they daintly illuminate certain portions of truth and of the needs of --- Edited By H. A. Watkins. Watch This Space This Space Reserved Give Us Your Ad. man. The so called race problem has been a life saver for sane people and they hope it will never be settled, they want it to remain America's great running sore. It has been to them a gold mine. It has enabled them to over reach better men who would rather never have office than to get it by arraying a class. Men of this class are found in politics, in journalism, in the pulpit, at the bar dabbling in literature, in order to obscure the feebleness of their talent they, the apostles of intolerance, in order to get to the front. How much nobler the man who who understands the needs of the weak. who does what he can dispassionately, fearlessly and honestly to help and improve the condition of the Negro, and will demand for them justice and a square deal from the governing classes. The race problem can never be solved as long as there are those who do not want to see it solved, and who exercise a determined influence. Truth it is that there are things none can do for the Negro except himself. In the last analysis he must, as has every other race that is worth its salt, solve his own problems, make hts own way and show the world he is worthy of respect. He cannot expect to be carried. He must not expect this nation to look up on him as a ward. He must be a man, a manly man, build house and churches, rearing families in the fear of the Lord, lay up a competence for the rainy day, paying for whnt he gets, setting an example in industry, thrift, cleanliness, good citizenship, then and there only, will this much vaunted problem become "become the baseless fabric of a dream." Notes of St. Peter's A.M. E. Church. St. Peter's church is progressing nicely. We are now in the midst of a revival, Up to this writing we have had quite a number of conversions and a great many additions to the church. We held prayer meetings for three weeks. The pastor preached from ten to fifteen minutes each night. Rev. J. L. Thomas of Normal, Ill., will assist us for a week or more. He is a strong preacher, a splendid revivalist. The brethren of the conference will make no mistake in securing his service. Our quarterly meeting, the first Sunday in January, was a success. Presiding elder E. T. Cottman preached two very able sermons. Collections for the day, fifty odd dollars. When the revival is closed the church will turn its attention toward the erection of a new edifice. We contemplate building a house 50x80 feet. We have over $3,000 subscribed among the church members and yet the entire church has not been canxassed. We want to secure $5,000 among the members, then we will solicit on the outside among the friends. We hope to lay the foundation of the new church in the month of June or July. The present church is an old one and cannot be repaired to any advantage, to attempt to do so would be a waste of money. This city with aggressive people demands a more commodious and modern church and yet the only discouraging feature of the situation is that the people who move in here don't seem to like and their stay is of short duration. We can't understand why this unrest is brought about because sanitary conditions and social features are as good as one could ask.—Letitia Moore, Sec'y 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. inois Traction System. 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ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CLINDER Adjustment Notice. Estate of William A. Garth, deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administratrix 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. S. GIBBS, Bertha Gray, Attorney, Administratrix Neal & Brown Have moved to 8091/2 E. Washington Street. Furnished Rooms and Private Boarding House. Special attention given to serv- Good Service Rendered. Your Patronage Solicited. 8091-2 E.Washington 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 & Taught by Mrs. Clark Thompfon. 1207 E. Washington Y. M. C. A. March. We have yet a few copies the Y. M. C. A. March by that brilliant young composer, Maurice . Thomas. This is one of the prettiest compositions we have heard in recent years if the piano lovers will give it a trial, we are satisfied that it will go big in this city. This music is for sale at this office. Residence Phone 2819-R 3 Office Phone 2222 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois e e 9 I e Illinois Farmers’ Institute 15th Annual Meeting Edwardsville, Illinois, February 22, 23 and 24, 1910. fe ee ————————————— —". Greatest Farmers’ Meeting ever held in Illinois will take place at Edwardsville, on Tuesday, Wednesdiy and Thursday, February 22. 23 and 24, 1910, This meeting is the State Farmers’ Institute and Department of Household Science, It is a meeting everyone interested in Agriculture shou d attend, For this occasion (THE. McKINLEY LINES) will sell round trip tickets from Springfield, Illinois, for $1.50. Tickets good going February 21, 22, 28 and 24. Good returning up to and includiog February 2%, 1910. Direct connections made at Springfield for Edwardsville by all Traction trains from the East and North. for further particulars, inquire of nzarest Teac tion ticket agent, or write H H. Roseman, Traffic Manager, Springfield, Ill J. Edward Thompson. ee ee oe eel Boy ee ee P ie 2 ae 2 ee ee iia ia : hi ey ey ety Looe Fe iy ‘ SS ke " j Poe ee oe oe oo ee “= a ee a 2 es, . , : Loe 4 ; oe “gd TOG on ae Who was on3 of the escorts of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Detroit, Mich. Society News. Union Literary Society of this city entertained the Wilberforce Literary Sce.ety of Windsor, Canada, with a Lincola psogram on their regular meeting night, On Monday night, Feb, 7, bad Abraham Lincoln been able to have stepped into the First Bap. tist church, he would hive thought Canada a part of the United Stites He woid have heard loyal Canadians, voicing their appreaation of what the martyred President nid for the people of the United States, ind eulogizing him genera'ly for his good deeds, The Canadiins wee much enthused over the program as it was the first they had ever heard rendered, They stated that they had been benefitted by the program, as_ they kvew so very little of Lincoln's life, Their history says very little along this line, The closing number was one of interest to both theUnited States and Cina da, While the closing number was being sung, some were sing ing ‘*My Country ’Tis of Thse,”’ while the Canadians were sing ing “God Save the King.’ The Canadians could not tell of Lin. coln, nor sing our national songs, but they cou'd sing with spirit their pvational air, There was not much difference to the Cana. dians as 150 voices evald drown the voices of only ten. Never. theless, everything went off nieely if the United States was iakiug possession of Canadian soil. In return Windsor’s society promises Detroit a program in the pear future on the Life of Queen Victoria. After the pro gram, delicious refreshments wents were served, Detroit par. ticipants having speat a pleasant evening, bid the jolly Canadians good night, boarded the steamer Excelsior, and returned to old U, 8.A. PROGRAMME Song—Chorus, Prayer—Pastor. Lincoln the Lover—Adolph Csy, Lincoln the Orator—Sherman Wilson, ~ Song—Quartetie, Lincoln the Prasident—Mrs, W &E, Cle, Lincoln the Emancipator—Wm C Osby, Song—Chorus, Lincoln's Assrssination—Mrs. Wm, © Osby, Co ing song, America, by the audience. The funeral of Mrs. Maud Nel son Grant was held at St, Paul chucch Saturday, Feb, 12, Rev. Price offic ying, The floral de. sigus were beautiful The inter ment was made in Ouk Ridge cemetery. 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE TrRave Marks Desicns Copyricuts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and eater may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communica- tionsstrictly 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. Targest cir- culation of any scientific ouna Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co,3612rosdea, New York Branch Office, 625 F 8t., Washington, D. C. A Surprise. A surprise was tendered Rev. and mrs. J, M. Smalley last Thursday evening by several ladies who took many tokens con- sisting of eatacles, which were very acceptable. Rev Smalley thanks the donors and expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the kindness, Make jobs for Negro boys and girls by patronizing the East End Shoe Store. It is moving on and upward, Will you help push the work? Harry A. Donaldson OR es _" Fe aa a7 RS oe > 2 | eee so One of the ushers at the Booker T. Wishington demon- stration at the arsenal. IS FOR Meets day at M No matter what your p cian calls for in the Prescripti No matter what your physi- cian calls for in the Prescription you can depend o getting it at Clarkson'S Modern Drug Store 213 S. 6th St. C. J. Doyie Fire Marshall. Mr. C. J. Doyle. of Bond county, one of the most popular young Republicans as well as one of the staunchest, in the state, has been appointed State Fire Marshall and has taken charge of the office which is located in the State House on the first floor. Mr. Doyle is well known and the appointment will meet the approbation of the constituency of the state. Gov. Deeneen always makes good selections. Improvements Ought to be Made. By all means the sewer on S. 17th street, should be laid and more lights over the 6th ward should be installed. If the alder men from that ward desire to do something for their constituents for remembrance, let them get busy and put in more lights and make better crossings and there will be some hope for them on the election days. Let them be doers and not sayers only. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 Kansas street. New phone 420. Quarterly Meeting. Quarterly Conference will be held at St. John A. M. E. church Sunday, Feb. 20, and one of the best and largest meetings in the history of the church is anticipated. Rev. Jones, the energetic pastor, is making herculean efforts to have every member and their friends out. All pastors and their congregations are solicitously urged to come. Three great sermons are to be preached, morning, evening and night. The Lord's supper will be administered. A good offering as well as the quarterly dues, are the sincere wish of the pastor. This Space IS FOR YOU Nothing Pays Like Averstising THE FORUM Will be offered for the next ```markdown ``` 30 Days FOR $1.00 —PER YEAR— To all who pay in advance when name is given. Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. M. VANTREACE, W. M. WYATT JOHNSON, Sec'y. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Sec'y. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. Meets every fourth Friday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Rec'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. JOS. DOUGLAS, Sec'y. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall. 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St., every second and fourth Monday. H. SALLIE, C. C. 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 beautiful, charming, forceful manner, it points out 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. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. TENNESSEE. A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a for full particiars and special offer at once. ED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship J. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and E TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guar- DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory social 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 costs. 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 8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. acted roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 80 TRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES It will maintain the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make 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 when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other tactory. 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 price ranging from $15 to $25 per descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 50 HEDGETHORK PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY MEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE 60 PROOF CHICAGO SPLIT REALING 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 whole 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 $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to used same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on examined and found them strictly as represented, it (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. We will also send one returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are exactly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a unit will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, hence this remarkable tire offer. any kind at any price until you send for a pair of worn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received. We ship C. O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined an ad. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby may send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this ad nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at O not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find the wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remi IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at the special introductory price quoted above or write for our IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. 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 SECON usually have promptly at p $8 The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80 (cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. THE EDITOR 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. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Southern Ave. and Loveater St. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School ..... 10:00 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon.11:00 a. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon. 8:00 p. m. Celebration of Holy Commun- Friday at 12:00 p. m. in The Holy Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. REV. THEOPHILUS PRICE, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at... 10:45 a.m. and ..... 7:45 p.m. Sunday School at ..... 2:45 p.m. Alien Christian Endeavor at ..... 6:30 p.m. Class every Sunday at ..... 12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Eighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. D. W. BLOODWURTH, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at ..... 2:00 p.m. Evening Service at ..... 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p.m. Grace M. E. Church. Fourteenth and Brown Sts. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at 9:00 a. m. Evening Service at 8:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Fifteenth Street, between Washington and Jefferson Streets. REV. J. H. DOSWELL, Pastor. Services Every Sunday at ..... 8:00 p.m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p.m. Instruction Every Wed. at ..... 8:00 p.m. Union Baptist Church. Twelfth and Mason Streets. REV, B. L. IVORY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 7:00 p. m. Sermon at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. Zion Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday School at 1:10 p. m. Sunday School at 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:00 p. m. Evening Service at 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptist Church. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 9:15 a. m. Sermon at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. St. John A. M. E. Church. Fourteenth and Mason Streets. REV. G, W. JONES, Pastor. Sunday Services at ..... 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:45 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mondays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Old Line Methodist Church, Nineteenth and Cook. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ..... 10:30 a. m. Sunday School ..... 1:30 p. m. Preaching ..... 3:00 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Praver Meeting, Tuesday ..... 8:00 p. m. Holiness Meeting Thursday ..... 8:00 p. m. Telephone: (Bell) 337. Northwestern University. Medical School, Class of '83. Dr. James E. Henderson Dr. James E. Henderson Office: 107 $ \frac{1}{2} $ W. Side Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. HOURS: {9 to 11 a.m. } Diseases and {3 to 5 p.m. } Ailments of {7 to 8 p.m. } Women, a Specialty. 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 H. SALLIE, Prop. 1973.02.24 Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3054 S. 6th St. ```markdown ``` BILL'S AVENUE makes you cheerful and thoughtful. It is a personal department in the WHEEL OF LIFE that grows on you. You find yourself waiting with interest for what "Bill" has to say next. tional running in the WHEEL "BILL" OF LIFE. It is written by Mary Ives Todd, the ablest writer of Liberal action since Grant Allen, and is a beautiful presentation of the essentially modern problem of the Woman in Business. THE WHEEL OF LIFE. A monthly periodical. It deals with ORIGINS, the origin of Marriage, of Ethics, of Religion, of Brotherhood, of the belief in Immortality. It treats broadly of Love, of Human Instincts and Ideals. It takes in the whole Wheel of Life, treating all subjects in such a clear, plain and spicy way that the dust is shaken out and they become as interesting as a novel to even the casual reader. Send 10 cents for a six months' trial subscription or a quarter for a year. "CONFESSIONS OF A DRONE" by Joseph Medill Patterson, author of "A LITTLE BROTHER OF THE RICH," sent without extra charge with a 6 months' trial subscription to the WHEEL OF LIFE. Address LIFE PUB. CO., Desk A, St. Louis, Mo. Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: 9 to 12 Room No. 1 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. Colored men, stand for better government. Subscribe for The Forum. 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 ADVERTISEB. 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. REISCH BREWERY CO Society and Local Remember the whole town is going to the St. John church to the quarterly meeting tomorrow. St Paul has begun already to boost for her June rally—make it a $1,000 rally. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Williams and son of S. 17th street, who have been uery ill are much improved. Rev. E. Hall of Quincy, was in attendance at the Booker T. Washington meeting. Dr. Ganaway and H. A. Watkins of Decatur, were in attendance at the Booker T. Washington meeting Sunday. Mr. J e Overby has need to be proud of a beautiful house he has purchased at 14th and Brown street. It has been neatly painted and is for rent to the right parties. The entertainment which was to have been given at Grace M. E. church, under the direction of the young men's and young women's club, has been postponed until next Tuesday night. Rev. Smalley will preach on Home and Foreign Missions, tomorrow evening. The East Dud Shoe Store and Shops sell the King Walker shoes, the Randadall, the 400, the Velour, Elkhorn, Bison calf and a dozen other brands. Our prices are right. Give us a chance to convince you. I also buy and sell second hand shoes. I make shoes to order, I repair more shoes than any one bunch shop in town. Why? Because I use the best leather at reson able prices. O d phone 3914. J. P Roberts, 1707 E. Capitol For Sale! Colored Papers the Unite N. Y. Age, Fro Some of the best weekly The Age gives you the most Colored people are Call at Thompson's, 815 Washi Resturant, Masonic Hall. Robe tol Ave., L. J. Harris' 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. FIRST WARD Brown Bros., (better kno Have your Old Clothes Made N ing, Cleaned, Pressed, Dyed a for and delivered promptly by Doct 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. --- Old Phone 1458 15th & Reynolds Sts. Mrs. Mose McCloud and her daughter have returned to the city after an extended visit in Ohio. Make jobs for Negro boys and girls by patronizing the East End Shoe Store. It is moving on and upward. Will you help push the work? Mattoon News Notes Sunday was quarterly meeting day at David's cnapel, Rev Bass of Shelbyville, officiated In the afternoon Rev. Lee preached a very able sermon. Miss Sallie Robinson of Lerna was the guest of Miss Bertha Carter Sunday Among the sick are Grandma Smith and Mesdames John Powell and Arthur Anderson. Miss Eugenia Norton is visiting in Terre Haute. Wesley Hartwood is spending a few days in Indianapolis, Mrs. Wesley Macon of Shelbyville, was called to the bedside of her friend, Mrs. John Powell, Sunday. Kenneth Norton of Charleston, was in the city Sunday, the guest of his mother. Presiding Elder Cottmas was not with us this quarter owing to conditions over which he had no control. Launce Williams who is attending the U. of I. passed a successful examination finishing two semesters in one. This is rarely accomplished in a university. For Sale! from all over United States. Feeman, Planet. Papers in the Country. Complete details of what the doing worthy of note, Burgton St. Neal and Brown's Art's Shoe store, 1707 E. Capi- store, 1015 So. 17 St.. PANATORIUM own as "Sticks") Props. New—Ladies' and Gent's' Cloth- and Repaired—All work called Brown Brothers, the Clothes ors. Springfield, Ill T