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Historical Society : State House . THE FORUM Hon. Fred W. Potter . Superintendent of Insurance. Who was the speaker before the noon luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday at the Illinois Hotel, and whose speech is considered one of the finest ever before delivered in this city on "How to Write Life Insurance." Mr. Potter is well versed in the insurance business and conducts the business as superintendent of one of the largest insurance departments in the United States with exceptional ability. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ON THE SALOON. "I do not want to interfere in your local affairs, but I advise you to take a stand against the saloon. Close up the bar-rooms. They are the greatest enemies of the colored race. They take our money and ruin our citizenship. The money that should go to wives and children is paid by the negro into the saloon. The negro must learn to shun this evil before he can hope for respect." THE DEACONS' INSTITUTE The institute conducted by Rev. S. P. Cheers, the District Missionary of the Woodriver Association, convened at New Hope Baptist church last Tuesday and continued until Thursday. The meeting was for the purpose of explaining and co-mingling their ideas as to the good and benefits that can be accomplished for the church. On Tuesday night Rev. Mason of Jacksonville, preached "Has the Church the Influence it Had Over the world, 100 Years Ago; if Not, Why Not?" was the subject of a discussion opened by Rev. Williams of Zion church, Rev. DeWitt of Jacksonville. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Rev. Ivory of Union church, Rev Graham of Lincoln and Rev Hall. Closing remarks by Rev Cheers. The Sunday school lesson for tomorrow was discussed Thursday night. The local option question will be the subject for discussion the first of next week and a firm stand will be taken against the liquor traffic. Died--A. S. Magee. Alfred S. Magee of Shipman, aged 70 years, 9 months and 17 days, died March 6th. Alfred Magee is a brother of Dr. J. H. Magee, employed in the State Printer Expert's office, this city. There survives decedent, one brother, Dr J. H. Magee, one sister, Mrs. Holt, two sons, Edward and Joseph Magee and one daughter. Interment Tuesday, March 8th at 10 o'clock a.m. in the family cemetery of New Garden church. near Shipman, Ill. Alfred Magee was highly respected by all whom he knew—a thrifty farmer on his own land, made him an important factor in the community. Peace be to his ashes. MISS RYDER ENTERTAINS On last Thursday evening Miss Ada Ryder entertained at her home on S. 17th street, Rev. B. L. Ivory and wife and a number of young ladies and gentlemen at a social gathering. After a jolly time by those present, the hostess served the following menu: Salmon Salad on Lettuce Leaf Ham Sandwiches Pickles Cheese Coffee Mint and Vanilla Ice Cream Assorted Cake Candies Salted Almonds Salted Peanuts The guests departed having spent an enjoyable evening. The hostess is to be commended for the artistic and pleasant manner in which she entertained. Governor C.S. Deneen M. B. Who signed the primary bill. The Governor was in Galesburg this week and spoke before the Swedish-American Republican League. Society and Local Don't cry any more, you can go to the Grand Easter Promenade Monday evening, March 28, 1910 There will be a mock trial held at the Union Baptist church on the evening of the 15, with Judge Robert Cansler presiding. John Wheeler has been charged with murder in the first degree. Come one, come all. Admission 10c. Arthur Jordan, Mgr. Little Leona Reddick is sick at this writing. Something new and catchy will be introduced at the Easter Promenade. Everyone can take a part. Mr. L. H. Green is ill at this writing. Harry Lee of Chicago, is spending his vacation in the city the guest of his father. The Cyclone Dance will be the feature at the Grand Easter Promenade, Monday evening, March 28, 1910. Music by Nix, Smith and Gray. The Woman's Club notes for this week and several other items of interests will appear next week. We are glad to learn that Mrs S.J.Fisher is much improved. Hon. Jno. F. Cunneen Hear Hon. John F. Cunneen speak on Local Option at the Armory, Saturday, March 19. Mr. Cunneen is one of the strongest speakers on the platform today. He has campaigned in more than eight states and the largest cities and his addresses are said to be equal to that of any speaker on this subject. He is a laboring man—a machinist by trade, and he knows the problems of laboring people. He is an 1rishman who knows how to tell a good story and can keep his audience wide awake. Pantomime Drama. The Pantomime and Monologue Drama given at St. Paul church last week by the Benedicto Club proved a financial success. It was a very pretty drama. The drama will be repeated next month. Miss Nellie Taborn was tendered a surprise party Monday at the home of her aunt, by the Benedicto Club. What is the Cyclone Dance? I don't know, but I am going to Masonic Hall Monday evening, March 28, and see for myself. Last week we failed to mention the reception given by Mr. L. H. Green to his employes, the same was a very exceptionally nice affair. It was given Feb. 28. Ho for the grand Easter Opening of Spring Hats at the Millinery establishment of Mrs. Mattie Tucker. 206 N. 14th St. Don't forget the Coleridge-Taylor recital, Masonic Hall, March 16. Admission 25c. B. H. Bellamy who has been teaching school in Arkansas, has returned. His school has closed for the season. Wait and see the grand play given at Masonic Hall by the Coleridge-Taylor Recital Club. Come early and get seats. Admission 25c. There is something doing at Masonic Hall, Monday evening, March 28. It's great. The services were well attended at Zion church. A Local Option Social will be given at the church, March 18. Mrs. Williams has improved greatly. Sunshine Cleaners Entertained. Tuesday evening, March 8, at the Home of Mrs. Henry King, S. Pasfield street, Messrs Murrell, Brook, Dillon and a few others entertained a number of the Sunshine Gleauers at a reception. Social conversation and a few novelty games were the features of the evening. Carnations were presented to the ladies as souvenirs. Prof. Ben Bellamy made a very interesting talk concerning his work in the south, and gave some wholesome advice to the young men. Mrs. Craddock in behalf of the club thanked the hosts and hostess for their hospitality. Mr. Porter also spoke. Mr. and Mrs. King responded in such lovely terms that the club hopes they will be able to go to their home again. A palatable luncheon was served bounteously and was heartily enjoyed. The young men are giving a series of these receptions for the girls and they are appreciating the same. The lecture given by Rəv. N. W. Williams of Hannibal, Mo, St. Paul church, Tuesday evening was quite well attended and very much appreciated, --- THE FORUM Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Prepictors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Male 939 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Broa., Branch Office. Homann The Printer 305] 8o. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, March 12, 1910. THAT LYNCHING AT DALLAS. A colored man at Dallas, Texas last week, was accused of having committed a very foul crime on an infant girl. He was arrested and in the court room to be tried, and of course, if even circumstantial evidence had been against him he would have been hanged. But, we pause to say: that if he did commit the crime he deserved to have been hanged, provided he was not a maniac. A mob formed and stormed the very citadel of justice, ran over the deputies, trampled the judge under foot and threw the man out of the window and killed him and then hanged him. A mob of the best citizens, no doubt. Now which is the most diabolical? The fact that Negroes are said to have helped in the mob does not palliate nor justify this overrunning of organized government. Negroes are as bad as other people especially when given so many practical lessons in outlawry. The main question is: Can a government of mob law remain? Judge Murray and Mrs. Underwood Judge Murray, who has always been perspicuous for his philanthropy and humanitarianism, is up to his old tricks again. This time the Judge's escapade is as commendable as any previously perpetrated. Read the following letters. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, March 1, 1910. Judge George Murray. Sangamon County Court. Springfield, Illinois. Dear Sir:— Your kind letter of February 23rd, relating to the young girl Mrs. Underwood desires to come to Tuskegee, is received, and I am enclosing you a copy of a letter I have today written Mrs. Underwood. Yours truly, Booker T. Washington, Principal March 1. 1910. Mrs. E. P. Underwood, 919 North Sixth St., Springfield, Ill. Dear Madam:— I recall all together the matter of my conversation with you in Springfield with regard to the girl whom you wish to send here. We shall be glad, indeed, to have her come here and enter our night school. The circular which I send here with gives full information as to the terms upon which students are accepted. If she will bring a letter from you advising of your interest in the matter, it will be her passport to recognition at the hands of our Registrar. Trusting this will be satisfactory, and assuring you of our willingness to help this young woman in any possible way, I am During the visit of Dr. Washington to this city last month, Mrs. Underwood and Judge Murray interested themselves in the young woman referred to above to the extent that a conversation was held relative to having the young woman admitted to Tuskegee. The letters above explain the results of the conversation. Mrs. Underwood, with whom the girl, has lived, through the kindly overtures of Judge Murray, deserves the commendation of our people for the interest she is manifesting in this girl. Judge Murray has said he hoped that this girl would make a mark in life worthy of our best productions and that with the proper training, he thought she would as she possessed a bright mind. It is to be hoped that Maud Casey will so deport herself as to merit the kindly interests being exercised for her betterment. The man who is permitted to hear the gospel should be profit ed rather than pleased. He should not desire to have his ear tickled as much as to have his understanding enlightened. The naturalist tells us that the painfull bee passes by roses and violets and sits upon thyme, so, all believers should rather choose to feed on plain and wholesome doctrine, even though it may be hot and biting rather than on the squirks and flowers of man's invention. In a word, we should learn evermore to judge the sermon best which we understand even though such a sermon may be plain. There are some parents who care altogether too much for the mere physical health and strength of their children. The supreme anxiety of some parents is that there children should be healthy, beautiful animals; others whose chief joy is to recognize what seems to them faint traces and prohecies of genius, and everything in their case is subordinated to the intellectual culture of their children. There are others of a nobler temper who care most that their children should have courage, which lies near the root of all virtue and temperance and truthfulness and generosity, and a nice sense of honor. All parents should be certain that God's great concern for their children is that they should be holy, as he is noly. 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. TUCKER'S PLACE. First class accommoda 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 N HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 1282 C. H. JONES 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. "Oh, Douglas! 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You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL We believe it's the best $3 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new spring shapes that are ready. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday Call at this office for type-writing, work. 305 $ \frac{1}{2} $ 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 etc. It is a paper of general circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time. CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAUTE, IND Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents stored in Patent databases. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the EASTER MUSICAL AT PleasantGrovePaptistChurch 18th and Cass Streets Monday, March 28, 1 This will be the Largest and Best Musical Concert of the Spring. The entire program will consist of high-class musical numbers. The W. T. Hagan Orchestra will be a feature during the evening EVERYBODY COME The Personnel of t Orchestra follows: W. T. Hagan, H. H Mr. Smith, Miss Maude Nelson, Silas Edwards, Pres. Choir ADMISSION, 15 CENTS A real queen in the opinion of the Freeport Journal is a girl who looks just as pood in a 50c. wrapper as she does in $50 tailor made suit, feels just as much at home playing with the broom as she does playing the piano, whistles the same patching socks as she does doing fancy work, cooks just as good a meal for the family as she does for company, can talk just as well on the national topics of the day as she can about her neighbors, and has the same sm e on her face on wash days as she has on Sun- We should study religion, and its relation to our daily life. We should not conceive of it as having to shun the familiar ways of men, as like some flowers flourishing in the shade; but we are to think of religion as the misstress and mother of all things natural and fair and wholesome; as the friend and benefactor of every human faculty and every worldly work; as able to descend to the lowest state and cheer the saddest heart; as the sun of the soul. first gilding the mountain heights of reason and conscience, but shining "more and more" until the whole surface of our life reflects its light. and the most humble and hidden places in its enlivening rays.—N. B. Union. Chancery Notice. STATE OF ILLINOIS Sangamon Co. ss. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1910. Robert White vs. Sadie White In Chancery. 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. 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. 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. MUSICAL Baptist Church 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 beautifnl, 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. WANTED--A RIDE sample Latest Model “Ranger” bicycle for making money fast. 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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. Do you wish a sure opportunity to MAKE SOME MONEY? 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 special quality of rubber, which never become A. E. 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. ( § s J.B. OSBY Debye BEAL ESTATE pein ei Farm and City Property Ny (ts ‘ reese Bought, Sold and Exchanged au na aren If you Are Thinking of Buying a “(i Gots wt vate z ie FAR i or city HOME, please call Sag ee and see me. = <a wewmmwudwireiid 522} E. 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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 25c 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 DECATUR, ILLINOIS. Rev. J. T. Morrow preached an able sermon on baptism last Sunday, citing many passages of scripture for proof. The Baptist church is just now in the midst of their revival and is having fine success. The Allen League of St. Peter's church had their business meeting last Monday evening, after which they had a box lunch free for all, and they report a grand time. Mrs. Carter, Bird and Howard are still on the sick list. Dr. H. C. Ganaway and H. A. Watkins were in Lincoln this week on business. Mr. Emanuel Winston who has been in the south and north for the past eight months returned to our city last Friday. Eli Pierce of Monticelli was in the city last Wednesday on business. Messrs. Felix Slaughter, Herbert Hurley, Elworth Dansby were initiated in Ivanhoe Lodge K. of P. last Monday evening. Dr. H. C. Ganaway has an nounced himself as a candidate for assistant supervisor subject to the Republican primary. Dr. Ganaway is a progressive man and has always stood for the interest of his race, and every Negro who believes in a progressive age, and putting men into office who always and at all times stand for the interest of his race, should not fail himself to go, to the polls on primary day. In fact we should have two men on the board and the Negroes of Decatur township has a fair chance to put Dr. Ganaway on and should not fail to support him on primary day. Joe Motley was hurt by the dirt caving in on him in the evacuation of the new ice plant. In this week's Forum you will see the advertisements of ShadeLokey Shoe Store and the Kimball Piano Co. When you need shoes do not fail to go to the above named shoe store; when you are thinking of purchasing a piano, or having one tuned or moved, be sure and call at Kimball Piano Co. Let us not forget our friends. We do earnestly We note that the good local optionists have secured Billy Sunday to be here on what they call Farmer's Day. Of course we have not forgot when Sunday was here and secured $12,000 for five week's service and gave $4,000 for charitable purposes, he failed to give anything to either of the Negro churches, and if there was any institution in the city that needed help it is the Negro church. In the first place the mills and shops of our city bar the Negro, in fact the Negro is barred from everything nearly, except porter work or house servants, and they are fast losing out there. Our people who work for the interest of the citizsns of Decatur are employing foreign help and, when saloons were voted out it meant $1,000 per month out of the Negro's pocket. So you see the Negro has nothing definite for support. and they need all the help they can get. What does the Farmers' Day mean to Decatur? It simply means that they will vote to put a tax on you that they will not have to pay, and in fact the farmer knows nothing about the machine to run the city and should not be allowed to dictate to the citizens of Decatur what should or should not do. A city life cannot be as quiet as a country life, but a farmer thinks it should and he will vote as he thinks. We have enough farmers in Decatur without going out into the country for more. When you show me a city made up of retired farmers, you will see a city where there is nothing doing. A city cannot be a church; it deals altogether with worldly things. Dr. H. C. Ganaway Physician and Surgeon 1. Shade-Lokey Co. The Home of Good Shoes Is Really the Home of the Best Shoes. Decatur, Illinois Made by the Kimball Co., we will then leave it to your judgment as to what make of Piano you will purchase. Let us Look to the Interest of Decaour 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. A Speech That Was Not Delivered The following proposed speech for the Booker T. Washington Lecture at the arsenal is a fine tribute. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. This day, February 12th and the occasion, are very appropriate. It is the recurring anniversary of the birth of two of America's greatest men; Abraham Lincoln, the liberator, and Frederick Douglas, the champion of the Negro's rights during the dark days of slavery, which "tried the souls of men, and to link with their names, the name of Booker T. Washington, a worthy successor of Frederick Douglas, as the leader of our race. Why those two great apostles of liberty, Lincoln and Douglas were born on the same day, is a mystery which the human mind is unable to solve. When the question of emancipating the slave was evolving in the minds of eminent statesmen of that day, Lincoln was asked, "What shall we do with the Negro if emancipated?" His reply was. "What may he not do for him self? He can labor, he can learn, he can aspire; and if after having tried as long to make him as useful as a freeman, as we have a slave, we should fail, and he should fail, there will be time enough left in which to solve the question." Those were days of national peril coupled with sorrow suffering, devastation and death, in which father was arrayed against son, and brother against brother. Nearly every home in our great and glorious country, was a house of mourning. Mr. Lincoln was beseiged on every hand by sorrowing widows, orphans and friends, urging and beseeching him to stop the war; bring about a cessation of hostilities. He was again, and again asked when the war would close. At last he calmly replied, "Not until the last drop of blood drawn by the lash, shall have been answered by one drawn by the sword." A half century has not yet passed since the emancipation of the slave. His development along all lines which mark the advancement of men and nations. is the marvel of the age. We have a practical demonstration of the wisdom of Mr. Lincoln's saying in the distinguished person age here today, Dr. Booker T. Washington. FREDRICK DOUGLAS. Fredrick Douglas, like the immortal Lincoln, was a remarkable character, and in his day, was considered one of America's greatest orators. Although born in slavery, he was destined, and did fill an unique place in the history of our race and of this nation. Like Lincoln, he was self-made, and well made. His broad statesmanship, his mastery of the English language, the power of his oratory, enabling him to sway great audiences, his keen satire, when necessary, his calm, and yet bold and fearless utterances, when hurling his anathema against that "iniquitous institution; the sum of all villainies," chattel slavery, stand out in bold relief, evidencing his unexcelled greatness. He was author and editor, and during his eventful life, held many high and responsible official position, serving in each and all with credit and ability, among which were Marshall of the District of Columbia and Recorder of Deeds of the same. Perhaps the two most striking incidents in the history of his life, are gathered from the fact that, fifty years from the day he landed at the wharf in New York City, a fleeing panting slave, and at night found a resting and hiding place underneath a tarpaulin: I say fifty years from that day, he sailed out of the same harbor from the same wharf, holding in his hand a passport; he having been appointed one of the Commissioners from the United States to the Republic of Hayti. His whole life was made up of useful sservice to his race and country, and of grand achievements, and, dying at a ripe old age, he has left his foot prints on the sands of time. His name and fame will go ringing on and on through the coming ages. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Up from the depths of degradation, poverty and slavery, to the highest round on the ladder of fame, is the just and true tribute we meet here today to pay our distinguished guest, Dr Booker T. Washington. It was but last year that an eminent south ru gentleman said. Paul Laurence Dunbar 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 Saoe Store or Thompson's Grocery Store, 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 Saoe Store or Thompson's Grocery Store, "the south has produced but two great men in the last hundred years, Robert E. Lee and Booker T. Washington." He might have gone farther, and yet not erred, by saying that the world had not produced many greater men than Dr. Booker T. Washington. His name is a household word. It is on the lips of man, woman and child. His life, works and achievements have been published in more different languages, than that of any other Negro, dead or living. The genius of his matchless power and influence have been sown in every land, in every clime: Even the Dark Continent of Africa, has received inspiration from his magic touch. Self-poised, unassuming, he today, stands on the mountain top, bidding our race to follow where he has led, and is now so wisely leading. As was Moses chosen to lead the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage, so hath a Divine Providence chosen Booker T. Washington to lead our race through the dark sea of hate and proscription Long live the name of Abraham Lincoln! Long live the name of Fredrick Douglas! Long live Booker T. Washington! Subscribe for The Forum. Colored men, stand for better government. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. 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 maker with long experience. For the present he is locat d at his residence, 1715 E. Reynoids St. Call and see him. 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 resonable prices. O.d phone 3914. J. P. Roberts, 1707 E. Capitol. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B Bondman, 314 N. 5th street. New phone 420. 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 The Coleridge-Taylor Recital Club will be at Masonic Hall Wednesday evening, March 16th under the auspices of Shiloh Court No. 1. Admission 25c. Adjustment Notice. Estate or Henry Hill, 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 May term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County beginning on the 2nd day of 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 make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 21, day of February 1910. ELLA HILL. Administratrix. 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. 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Side Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS HOURS: { 9 to 11 a.m. } D is { 3 to 5 p.m. } Ailments of { 7 to 8 p.m. } Women Specialty $v$ 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 CHAS. S GIBBS, Attorney. 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! ve Groffman & Co. . B. Dickstein . . 215 S. Expert Work For Ladies bel. fit or altar Ladies' garments satisfaction. Details in Cleaning and Pr Cleaned and Pressed Cleaned and Pressed Pressed we guarantee satisfaction, and as we have an expert Ladies' dies the trade thoroughly. 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. A Word To The Men the advantage of the following s ned and Pressed . . sed . . . . . Cleaned and Pressed . ned and Pressed . . 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 We will make to your measure any suit or overcsat in our stock at the following prices: Take advantage of the above offer at once so that you may have the better selection. Goods called for and delivered. Second hand Clothes bought and sold Old '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 Cloth ing, Cleaned, Presse for and delivered pr 15th & Reynolds Sts. Telephone Your Drug Orders to Clarkson'S Modern Drug Store American Hair Grower 25c Package. 213 S. 6th St. Springfield, Ill