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Historical Society : State House THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 51. SPRINGFIELD, ULL., SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26, 1910. 15C A MONTH A Beautifully Framed Picture. A beautifully picture of Dr. Booker T. Washington, taken while he was in the city will be given away FREE to every one who pays one dollar and twenty cents for one year's subscription to The Forum during the next 15 days. Deserving Young Men Whenever there is a young man or young woman who is trying to elevate his or herself, we feel impeled by conscience to buoy them on by speaking a word of praise. Mr. David Giles of the west end of town, a creditable young dairyman, belongs to that class of men to whom we refer. He is a hustler. A few years ago he moved out where he now is, bought him a cow, a few chickens and began. Now he has several cows, a host of chickens, a horse and wagon and brings in fresh eggs and good milk and sells them like any other dairyman. He made himself a job and is his own boss. Let us have more. Program of the Missionary Circle The program of the different Missionary Circles of Springfield to be held at New Hope Baptist church, Sunday, Feb. 27, 1910 at 3 o'clock: Opening song—Choir, Invocation— Selection—Choir, Recitation—Eva Stewart, Voice—Mrs. A. W. Williams, Paper—Miss H. McTier. Voice—Mrs. Morgan. Talk—Mrs. H. King, Voice—Mrs. N. Gaddie, Recitation—Emel Coleman, Voice—Mrs. M. B. Chattman, Recitation—Mrs. L Vaughn, Voice—Rev. Bloodworth, Paper—Mr. E. C. Hamilton, subject, "The Manual Training School a Missionary Plant." Discussion led by Rev. H. K. Wilson, each speaker allowed three minutes. The Baptist church choir will render music for the occasion. Free will offering, benediction, adjournment. A Winter to Be Remembered This winter will ever be remembered by all who are old enough to recall the time. It has been one of the most severe and continuous winters for 30 years. The cold weather set in about Thanksgiving Day and snow ice and sleet have lain on the ground for over 3 months. It should also serve to warn us to prepare during the warm balmy days when the lawns are green and beautiful. Colored men, stand for better government. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Notice to Ministers: Have Your Sermons Type Written. WE DO STENOGRAPHIC work at The Forum office at the very cheapest rate. It pays to have your business letters written on a machine also. W E ALSO solicit all kinds of job work, from a book down to a visiting card. For typewriting see Miss Donaldson, or telephone, Old 998. The Coleman Boys' sentence. The sentence to the penitentiary of the two Coleman young men last week should have a salutory effect on other young men and women in this city. The young men were accused of having killed a companion a few months ago. It can only show that bad company, idleness and drink are great sins and causes much suffering, worry and the expenditure of money by parents. It is to be hoped that they will so deport themselves that their time may be lessened. Mattoon News Notes Rev. Cooper will not dismiss his church during the revival except his weekly prayer meeting. Horace Smith is on the sick list. The Phyliss Wheatley club met with Mrs. M. Barnette Thursday afternoon. Samuel Utterback is suffering with a deep cold. Notice to Have Your S Writ W E DO STENOGRAPH at the very cheapest business letters written on a m W E ALSO solicit all kin down to a visiting ca Donaldson, or telephone, Old 9 Wesley Hartwood has returned from a visit in Indianapolis. Little Miss Elizabeth Carter is on the sick list. The S. F. Club postponed its regular meeting Saturday because of the illness of some of the members. Miss Casey of Tuscola and Miss Ball of Normal, spent a few days with the former's daughter, Mrs. J. Brandymoore. Mrs. K. Hawkins is ill at her home on Dewitt avenue. Mr. and Mrs George Smith entertained the following persons at a Sunday dinner—Rev. Bass of Shelbyville, Rev. and Mrs. Cooper, Rev. Lee. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hartwood and Mrs. Arthur Anderson. Society and Local Miss Lavina Smith of S. Passfield St., visited Decatur the latter part of this week. Rev. A. W. Williams' wife was seriously ill this week, but is some better at this writing. Mr. John Brown was in Ottawa this week attending the law examination. Thos. R. Thompson is making some as beautiful photographs as any could wish. See him. The Literary and Social Department of the Epworth League of Grace M. E. church, under the management of the fourth vice president, are preparing to give a drama at Masonic Hall or the church in the near future. Mr. Frank Jackson of S. 17th street, is on the sick list. A reception was tendered the Business Men's League last Monday night by the Woman's Club at the Lincoln Colored Home. Ministers: ermons Type ten. IC work at The Forum office rate. It pays to have your machine also. ds of job work, from a book rd. For typewriting see Miss 198. Miss Leota Singleton Entertains Benedicto Club and Their Gentlemen Friends. Wednesday evening, Feb. 23, at her home on S. 14th St, Miss Leota Singleton, vice president of the Benedicto Musical Study Club, royally entertained the club members and their gentlemen friends and a fev invited friends. The home was prettily decorated with the club colors, green and pink and the sweet smelling roses lent their perfume to the occasion. Prizes were awarded to the one drawing the best animal on a card, using a stick of gum after it had been chewed. Mrs. Calvert received the first prize, and Miss Blossom Barton, the second. Much fun and laughter was elicited from the play. My Country Cousin. The color scheme was carried out in the delicious lunch which --- The Coleridge Taylor Recital Club will be at Masonic Hall Wednesday evening, March 16th under the auspices of Shiloh Court No.1. Admission 25c. The Home Culture Section of the Woman's Club will be entertained Monday, Feb. 28, at the Pleasant Grove Baptist church. Mr. C. A. Brown was in Ottawa this week to take the law examination. All persons engaged in any reputable business are solicited to join the Negro Business League. A number of the young married ladies are attending the Lincoln Manual Training Work Shops. Subscribe for The Forum. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. The necktie entertainment at the Union church Tuesday night was a success. consisted of salmon salad on lettuce leaf, bread and butter sandwiches, coffee, brick ice cream, in colors, light green and pink, assorted cake and candy in colors. Much praise and credit should be given Miss Singleton for the rare treat given the guests who are singing high her praise. East End Notes. Health is good in this part of town except bad colds. We did not get east end notes in last week and there have been many questions asked and answered as to why. We will answer it now. We were snowed under last week for one reason and another reason we were waiting to see what the legislature was going to do with the primary bill. Mrs. Isabel Pride is convalesing at this writing. Ruby Mitchell was out of town last Sunday. The Wheatty girl was not in town. She lives in Buffalo. I hear a whisper of a marriage in this part of town. It is not Ruby, it is one of our girls. Mrs. Emma Craddock was in our town last week on business for The Forum. We are not doing much politics this week for we have made up our minds long ago that we were going to put our vote on a colored man this spring. So that is fixed Our quarterly meeting last Sunday was a success. Miss Payne, a sister of Lawrence Payne, made a hit last Sunday week at St.John church. She is uuite poetic. The boys are making eyes at her.—East End Man. ```markdown ``` e THE FORUM. eee A weekly magazine paper devoted fe the interests of the whole people. Bee Entered as second-class matter, Peb- @uary 24, 1904, at the postoffice at posogtele, Ill, under the Act of ogress of March 3, 1879. QOGERS QBARBOUR =~ + Proprietors ees OG Wear cos csc cee vents LOO One Month ........ccecseseoeee ee LEC POE COPY oo ive secs ccsescceceescss) DC : se OFFICE: 305 1-2 5. Sixth St. Phone Male $98 THE FORUM'S STAFF. BL. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. De ewe. | eee tli comertenting Thompson Bros - HKranch vince. iM ean fo a gg eee Gomens The Prister 105} So. 6th 8h EDITORIAL em Saturday, February 26, 1910 SHERIFF NELLIS AT CAIRO. Karly dispatches of the riot at Cairo were startling, Cairo is adding materially to Lilinvis’ rep- utation as a riotous state, Perhaps comment should be withheld until later dispatches tell of theaction of Sheriff Neilis, bat if all reports are true, he isa real hero, When the mob fo: m- ed he sent out word that if the rioters attacked the jail, he would defend it toa finish, und that he would shoot into the mob, De spite this warning the would be lyuchers stormed the prison, ard the sheriff and his force opened tire, The spilling of blocd is always to be deplored, In such a case as this there is a possibility of the innocent falling with the guilty, yet there is no alternative but to do as Sheriff Nellis did if law is to be vindicated. Let sheriffs of Illinois follow the course of Sheriff Nellis in such an emergency—shvot into the mob if an attempt is made to batter down jail doors and re- move and lynch prisoners—and lyneh law willsoon topple into its self-made blocdy grave in Iilincis,—Ilinois State R: gister. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant,’’ Sher.ff Nellis must be praised by all law abid. ing citizens, regardiess of race or the section in which one lives. The acticn taken so promptly and ‘effectually by Gov. Deneen to uphold the law at Cairo on Feb. (7, shows that he is not only sivcere, manly and true to his oath, but that he is magnani— mous and believes in right, He is proving to be the greatest gov ernor in the history of the state, He has the support of all just men from Lake Michigan to Cairo, DELIVERS ABLE ADDRESS. Booker T. Washington’s ad. dress was one’that should be cherished by every negro—and every white person—who heard it. His discourse was directed to the negro—to the northern ne- gro who resides in Springfield, The general theme of his long and excellent address had it that every negro can best aid his race and especially the negroes in the south, by becoming himself an energetic, trustworthy and pro. gressive citizen, He advisedall negroes to work for themseives ind their families, to accumulate property and to branch out into different lives of business. ‘When you go home tonight, take that old pillow out of tbat hole in the window glass,'’ he cried, ‘‘Make your homes as attractive and clean as you can Paint your houses inside: and out, and keep your premises in such a condition that the passer. by cannot teli by the exterior appearance whether the house is owued by a white man or a negro, Na‘ure Doesn’t Draw Color Line “Ifyou make a dollar a day save parvof it If you can only put a dollar in the bank each week, put that away, no matter what whim you must forego, Buy a home, asmail one if nee essary, atd) move your femily into it. Piant flowers in the yard, You can have fluwers that are just as beautiful as any the white man ever raiscd. This gocd old black soil in Iilivois does not draw the color line. The showers that nurture what you pliant do not draw the evlor line, You must lock to your in dividual selves to soive the rece problem.’ '—TIII, State Register His «ddress was one of the best ever given in the city, Ii was cue that shou'd be cherished by every negro resident of Spritgtied avd one that shou'd do much for the betterment of the raca here for the removal of the breach between the whites and blacks of the city.—TIllinois State Register on Dr. Booker T. Washington's speech ORDER IN BARBER SHOPS. As a general rule, there area class of men aud boys who think a colored barber shop is a piace to loaf, swear and argue. It is not so. Peopie go there to get work and a goodly uumber of people refuse to go because of the couduct of the meo who loaf in the shops using vie language We hope this will not Jong be tolerated by our firs’-ciass shops, nor any of them, WILL THE MERCHANTS BLACKS HAVi A BALL PARK? “The Merchants’ Blacks,” the some What eccentric name given the colored base ball aggregation in this city, should organ’ze early, and. if they are to play bail at all, not wait until the sea son is half past, but begin now, select in the first place, a compe tent man for captain, We un. derstand Major OB. Duncan aud 0, C, Rnfro, are, or were manegers last seasou. These men ate all rigbt for that posi. tion, Ove essential is a piace to play ball, A great noise was mide to the effect, at the close of last season that an equipped park in the northeast end wou:d ve in readiness this seasou, Will they have it? We do not hear any more about it, We hope they will have a good park, a good team and some gocd games, People like to witness a good, orderly base ball game. We ad vise that, if you are to have a team. start in time, select the most fit men and a good head, and have a creditabie team or none at all. People who play ball should not, bowever, neglect their business norany any other duties, Neither shculd they be. come boisterous and a menace on the streets and in barber shops. TUCKER’S PLACKH. Board and Lodging House, First class accommoda Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478. H TUCKER, Proprietor. pono ; se ‘You won’t find styles like the C . cea” You won't find styles near ~~ —_. 2 as swagger, You won't find ol Be ie : ") Imperial $3 Hats we oy at aay other store because . % fj we have the exclusive \<— = agency for this town y A We believe it's the best ll i $3 Hat made, That’s why b Yes : | we secured the exclusive ‘ ae el agency for them. You'll Dmperia * Hale vzevey for hem. You' m think so when you see the ut new winter shapes that are ) ready. PETER MYE:.S & CO. 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN ‘- Printer Seas 305 SOUTII SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES, For display matter one time, 15 the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 month: or one year, special prices made, Reading matter, one time, 7e th: line; seven words to the line; ove one time 5c; for long articles o church advertising, some reduction. For ciubs, socials, ect., when mat 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 voive is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high he: hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall.” Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fre¢ Douglass. 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, Oflice Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor Terre HAvuTE, IND 60 YEARS’ irk EXPERIENCE ne oa Trave Marks Desicns CopyricHts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may An erie oo Cann eep eee Aeendoeniavetanty cea tcuieecananing tions strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive ence CA cnet Scientific American, A handsomely filustrated weekly. 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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 "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. ```markdown ``` Springfield, Modern! ```markdown ``` Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 Patronage BEST TO-MORROW 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. Bell Tel. 423 Illinois. Expert! 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 daillies, 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 That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. 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. Illinois Sys $1 00 O $1 95 R 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. half the regular low price, subscriptions will be accepted for a the St. Louis Weekly Globe-Democrat, issued twice every more large pages each Tuesday and Friday. Send one dollar you will get this great semi-weekly newspaper two full years. car with another name, and the paper will be mailed one year one year to the other subscriber. All the news of all the and complete market reports. Ably edited departments for for the farm. Many features of interest and value to every family. Republican in politics. Conservative, dignified, truth- gressive and up-to-date. Don't miss the biggest Newspaper ordered. Write for free Sample copy. 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Correct and complete market reports. Ably edited departments for the home and for the farm. Many features of interest and value to every member of the family. Republican in politics. Conservative, dignified, truthful, reliable, progressive and up-to-date. Don't miss the biggest Newspaper bargain ever offered. Write for free Sample copy. Better still, send in your order today. Address GLOBE PRINTING COMPANY, St. Louis, Mo. LAWRENCEDUNBAR'S plete Life Work for Only $1.75 sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent Should be in every intelligent h the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous no Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, of his greatuess shall become know- be in every intelligent home over the land is so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than . While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known 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 THE SAFE WAY CHAS. S. GIBBS ttorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 THE RAPID WAY DUST DIRT S OKE CINDERS DECATUR, ILLINOIS. Fred McGregory who has been in Chicago for the last year, is home visiting his parents and friends. Nelson Robinson of Peoria was in Decatur this week on business. General J. M. Lawrence of Chicago, was in the city this week in the interest of the Uniform Rank. The revival at St. Peters church closed Sunday night with great success. Dr. Booker T. Washington said in speech Sunday night, February 13, that the Negro preachers get their salaries from the Negro women bowing over the wash tub. There is great logic in this saying for the men do not raise much money to support the church. All of the departments to raise money is composed of women and the departments to spend it of men. The men should be more active in church work. Do not forget to send the news into the office for The Forum. Miss Lelah Blanton is reported on the sick list this week. Miss Callie Mitchell who was reported on the sick list last week is able to be out again. James Browner who has been on the sick list for some months, is improving. Mrs. Anna Browner-Lawhorn of Tacoma, Washington, is here called to the bedside of her father. The Uniform Rank of the K. of P. will have their first monthly meeting March 3d at their hall 124 E. Wood St. Major Duncan, Capt. Johnson, Messrs. Walker and Rhoden of Springfield, were in the city last week to attned the installation and dance given by U. of R. Decatur is down and out of the base ball game this year, the first year in many and have not had any races in two years. What shall the people do for a livelihood? The members, officers and pastor of St. Peters church will start their new church in the spring. Thirty members of Ivânhoe Lodge No. 8, K. of P. were initiated into the Uniform Rank Thursday, the 17, by General J. M. Lawrence of Chicago, After the initiation the following officers were elected— Captain—John Moore, 1st Lieut.—H. A. Watkins, 2d Lieut.—Charles Browner, Recorder—James Chaney, Treas.—Wm. Hammonds, Guard—William Cooper, Sentinel—Simeon Johnson. Quarter master sergeant—Richard Tharp. After the election refreshments were served. Before the race trouble is settled in Cairo, Mrs. Rosa Maloney will turn out to be as degraded as the woman who caused so much trouble in Springfield. I wonder and will ask the question, how did the Negro know so much about her brooch? Did he buy it of her? Further we wish to say that the females who carry revolvers are not ladies by any means. I guess they belong to that class on 13th and Halliday Ave. The writer is personally acquainted with the conditions in Cairo and fully knows how those white women lay around those mills on pay days ready to snatch the men's (colored) pocket books, and again white men here in our holy city have been accused of the habit of snatchng pocketbooks, it is a trait of white men and not of Negroes. I would like to know how can the better class of white citizens stand such a low class of their race who are always causing so much trouble. The Negroes in southern Illinois are good law-abiding citizens property owners and are in business of many kinds, and I do not believe the Negro snatched the book but simply tired of her, quit supporting her and she cared nothing for her reputation or community and sought to get her revenge, but when they start something there will be an old time and a hot time in Cairo, and it may be a God's blessing she may land in hell with Halliday. Dr. H. C. Ganaway Physician and Surgeon Give Us Your Ad. Negroes Can't be Knights of Pythias The Supreme Court of Georgia has declared the law prohibiting Negroes from operating under the name of Knights of Pythias in that state constitutional. If the Supreme Court of the United States affirms the decision of the Georgia Supreme Court, there can be no Knights of Pythias in Georgia unless the name is changed. Rev. Hall Preaches Able Sermon From a standpoint of commonsense theology, and for ability to refute certain dogmas held by pedobaptists with biblical logic, Rev. Ernest Hall held the audience at Union Baptist church in rapt attention last Sunday night with one of the most eloquent, and in a way, doctrinal sermons, listened to for some time. Notice:—We are striving to make The Forum a creditable paper, and as Mr. Washington well said, create some jobs for intelligent colored boys and girls—it is therefore our hope that you will assist by paying when the collector comes and also subscribe if you are not a subscriber already. We should have 1,000 readers here in Springfield alone—we have secured Mrs. E. J. Craddock to assist in collecting and the city editing and will be pleased to have you leud her every possible assistance—this is the only way to get employment for the children—help to make it. We are going to do all we can to help our people and nope to have the visible and tangible assistance (now) from the clergy, the laity—speak a good word for the paper. We are running free the church directory and if any errors occur please inform us.—Ed. Mr. L. H. Green has been confined to his bed the past week owing to sickness. Miss Allene White who has been indisposed for several days, is improved. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth will hold a memorial service in honor of Peter Ogden, founder of the Order, at Union Baptist church, Tuesday evening March 1. The public is cordially invited. Rev. Price preached an able sermon at St. John church last Sunday at 3 p. m. Special attention is called to the five dollar rally at St.John church on Easter Sunday. Remember that Easter will be here earlier this year. Let everybody who has not subscribed for The Forum, do so. We have the Dunbar works on hand yet. Remember the $5 rally at St. John church on Easter. Booker T. Washington's ad vice is having good effect. Negro is College Orator. Henry Coleman Deleats Rivals at Mount Vernon, Ia., for Place on Debating Team. Des Moines, Ia., Feb. 17. Cornell college at Mount Vernon, Ia., will be represented in the state oratorical contest on March 4. by a Negro, Henry Coleman He defeated all rivals in his home contest on the subject, "The Philosophy of the Race Problem." He is in college by virtue of having won the Elwell scholarship. Members of the Smart Set Entertained. A number of the members of the Coleridge.Taylor Recital Club gave a delightful luncheon, Tuesday night after the performance in honor of the star performers of His Honor, The Barber, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hamilton on E. Adams street. During the evening Messrs. S. H. Dudley and Laurence Chenault sang several of their choice numbers accompanied by Mr. J. T. Brymn, composer and musical director of the company. The other honorary guests were Mrs. J. T. Brymn and Mr. William Ramsey, the clever sport of the show. A delicious three course luncheon was served and the evening was a pleasant intermingling of songs, music, travel and profitable experiences of real, thorough artists. New Hope Notes. At the New Hope Baptist church, Sunday. Feb. 13, there was a large demonstration on the part of the faithful little flock and shepherd, respecting a financial rally for the main debt of their church. At 11 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. D. Jere Tate, and at 3 o'clock, Rev. Dr. B. L Ivory of the Union Baptist church preached a stiring gospel sermon which shall be long remembered. Following this sermon the president of the Woman's Baptist State Convention, Mrs. Cosby of Cairo, made a timely talk. The workers of the Woodside club reported to the church $48 85, the Woman's Sewing Circle reported $62.30, general collection otherwise, $2.95; grand total for the day without an evening service, $11410. We wish to thank the brother pastors for their presence and influence, The Forum for its publication and the general public for their assistance. The Missionary Circles of the city will hold their union meeting at the New Hope church. Sunday Feb. 27, at 4 p. m. A good program has been arranged which appears elsewhere in this paper. Come and enjoy a spiritual and literary treat. The rally to be had at St. John Easter is to be the greatest in the history—every member who possibly can and will, is expected to give $5. The quarterly meeting at St. John church last Sunday was largely attended. The financial report was exceptionally good. Paul Laurence Dunbar Paul Laurence Dunbar A. E. The late poet whose life works are for sale at this office. Every home should have a copy of these poems. Price $1.75 to $3.50 per book Leave orders at East End Shoe Store or Thompson's Grocery Stoe. The late poet whose life works are for sale at this office. Every home should have a copy of these poems. Price $1.75 to $3.50 per book Leave orders at East End Shoe Store or Thompson's Grocery Stoe. Primary Bill Passed. The direct plurality primary bill has passed both houses and with the Governor's name attached will stand, at least until the Supreme Court espies it. It is to be hoped that it will meet the approbation of the highest legal authority and rest serene of the statute, and let us have some peace throughout the state. The rally at St. John Easter will be a $5 00 one. The people up there are hustlers and when they promise to give $5, $10 or $15 they do so. Don't forget the advertisers 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? 3-12 Mrs. Clark Thompson has returned from Chicago where she has been purchasing her spring goods of the latest styles. Watch for the spring opening sale. O d phone 4079 The Union Baptist church is progressing nicely under the leadership of Rev B. L. Ivory. Miss English who is the guest of Miss Willett, has returned to her home. The Don't Worry Club was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Julia Duncan. Mesdames Conway and Floyd of Peoria, were in the city the guest of Mrs. Julia Duncan. Mrs. Clark. Thompson brings intelligence from Chicago to the effect that her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Pemberton, is slowly recovering from her illness. The Sewing Circle of the U.B. church is propressing nicely under the leadership of Mrs. B. L. Ivory. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B Bondman, 314 N. 5th street. New phone 420. The East End Shoe Store and Shops sell the King Walker shoes, the Randall, 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 resou able prices. O d phone 3914 J. P Roberts, 1707 E. Capitol. Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited 7:30, out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 3051/2 So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: cars at 11:40 p. m., 12:09 and 12:30 a. m. For South Second street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:43 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m. and 11:24 p. m. For Spring and East Carpenter streets every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m. and 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. For South Grand avenue 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 North Ninth street every 12 minutes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. For Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:37 p. m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m. For South Eighth street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at 11:37 and 11:52 p. m. and 12:30 and 12:52 a. m. Cars leave Fifth and Washington: For South Eleventh street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 12:52 a. m. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:52 p. m. and 12:23 a. m. The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section. Don't Worry Twelve is composed of of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. 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. 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 Turck Baker, Editor. 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. $1.00 a Year. Send 0 cents for sam ple copy Department E. CORRECT ENGLISH, Evanston; ill. For Sale at Thompson's and 728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. "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 Guilding Star Publishing House, Ester o, Florida. Ford's Hair Pomade Ford's Hair Pomade Fifty years of success have proved the merite of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp and keeps it from getting harsh and dry, stops itching and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed, its use is a constant pleasure. A most satisfactory toilet preparation for ladies, gentlemen and children. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Wash ington st for colored papers. B. Kirman, 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. Springfield, - Illinois Old hone 1550. Public stenography. 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 Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois DIXIE LIQUID BLEACH (Alcohol 16-10 per cent) A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` PETER B. 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. Serial No. 27862, guaranteed by JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO., Owensboro, Ky., under Pure Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1909 Dixie Liquid Bleach Made Only By JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 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 CINDERS 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 E. Washington Street. Furnished Rooms and Private Boarding House. Special attention given to serving parties and banquets. 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. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25e the month. We have all manner of lodges here. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051 S. 6th St. Y. M. C. A. March. We have yet a few copies the Y. M. C. A. March by that brilliant young composer, Maurice . Thomas. This is one of the prettiest compositions we have heard in recent years if the piano lovers will give it a trial, we are satisfied that it will go big in this city. This music is for sale at this office. Residence Phone 2819—R 3 Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819—R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois Watch This Space Next Week Shoe Repairing. A. J Gordon is prepared to repair your shoes and can do it better and cheaper than the down shops. He is an expert shoe maer with long experience. For the present he is locatd at his residence, 1715 E. Reynoids St Call and see him. 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 characters. Admission 15c, children 5c Mrs. Alice White, Chairman, Rev. T. Price, Pastor. Chancery Notice. 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, returnab'e 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. This Space IS FOR YOU Nothing Pays Like Adverstising --- THE FORUM Will be offered for the Next 30 Days FOR $1.00 —PER YEAR— To all who pay in advance when name is given. SECRET SOCIETIES. Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. T.JOMAS DONNIGAN, Sec'y. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. Meets every fourth Friday night a Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Ree'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 Mason'c 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. 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 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. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. TENNESSEE. A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a useful particular and special offer at once. Until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship U.S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight and have TRIAL during which time you may purchase the bicycle and 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. UNSHEED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money. We are satisfied with the highest grade bicycles for less money you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at the day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out 88 or 910. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. Parted roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 80 FIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO IN-REDUCE, ONLY making money last. Write for full particiarius and special offer at once. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S, without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES 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 ruder agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND EICYCLES. 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 $10 to $15 per bicycle 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 $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per hair, but to introduce we will $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF SELF-HEALING TIRES 4 SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY REDCETHORN REPORT PUNCTURE TIRE CO. PROOF ENGAGED SERVICE DAILY 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. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to tipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on it examined and found them strictly as represented. it (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. You run no risk in returned 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, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. ence this remarkable tire offer. or any kind at any price until you send for a pair of orn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundre Catalogue which 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 We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby mall send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this ad sending us an order as the tires may be returned at OU not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find the wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this rema IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgethorn Functures the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter 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. You run no risk in sending us an order as the tires may 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. 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? Then write to us. double o SECON usually have promptly at p sell you a sample pair for $4.80 (cash with order $4.55). HO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding very durable and lined inside with A. B. 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. Adjustment Notice. Estate or Henry Hill, deceased. The note signed 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 May term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County beginning on the 21st day or May 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 ma e immediate payment to the undersigned SPILLER BILL. OF LIFE. It is written by Mary Ives Todd, the ablest writer of Liberal fiction 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. WEEKLY COURIER JOURNAL 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 yr. 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. Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Gfice 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. 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. to the people tise through some of the firms in the special favor REISCH BREWERY CO --- CHURCH DIRECTORY. South Grand Ave. and Loveland St. REF. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School ..... 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon ..... 11:00 a.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon ..... 8:00 p.m. Celebration of Holy Commun- ion, first Sunday of each month at ..... 11:00 a.m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p.m. Ladies' Guild Meets every Friday at ..... 2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Commun- St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. 622 East Mission Street REV. THEOPHILUS PRICE, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at...10:45 a.m. and...7:45 p.m. Sunday School at...2:45 p.m. Alen 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 Service at .....11:00 a. 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. Eighth and Minor Streets. 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 Office: 107 $ \frac{1}{2} $ W. Side Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS HOURS: {9 to 11 a.m.} {3 to 5 p.m.} {7 to 8 p.m.} Dis A ilment s of 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. O.d Phone: 2311 H. SALLIE, Prop. Dated this 21, day of February 1910 ELLA HILL. Administratrix CHAS S CI 48S. A torney 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. "AN AMERICAN MADONNA" Is a serial running in the WHEEL OF LIFE. It is written by Dr. N. B. FORD. THE ADVERTISER. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! To Close out all BROKEN SIZES Men's and Women's $3, $4, $5 and $6 Shoes while they last, will go at $1.98 F. M. LEGG, Shoe Co., 125 West Side Square. We will remodel, fit or altar Ladies' garments and guarantee satisfaction. Specials in Cleaning and Pressing Ladies' Coats Cleaned and Pressed $1.50 Ladies' Suits Cleaned and Pressed 1.50 Ladies' Skirks Pressed .35 Remember we guarantee satisfaction, and we can well do this, as we have an expert Ladies' Tailor who understands the trade thoroughly. You should take advantage of the following special prices— Suits Cleaned and Pressed 1 50 Suits Pressed 50 Overcoats Cleaned and Pressed 1 00 Pants Cleaned and Pressed 40 Pants Pressed 15 Goods called for and delivered. Second hand Clothes bought and sold O'd 'phone 807. :- 215 S. Fourth 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.. 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 FIRST W Brown Bros. Have your Old Clotting, Cleaned, Pressed for and delivered pr 15th & Reynolds Sts. A Word To The Men Springfield, Ill