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THE FORUM Explorer Henson. We like Henson for his intrepid courage, his indomitable pluck, his unyielding determination to be one of the first to solve the mystery of that grim and desolate region which encircles the North Pole and which had baffled for centuries some of the most daring and hardiest explorers who ever went forth on that forlorn quest. We admire Henson for the same reason that the white man admires Peary. If the white race has cause for glorying in the achievement of Henson. The one is as much entitled to honor as the other. These men were a part of each others existence. Their oneness of aim, their common struggle against the tremendous dangers which beset their way, all of these things constituted a community of interests that made these two daring men with a common ambition to be satisfied by accomplishment, common and inseparable companions. Since the whites are lauding the achievement of Peary, we, the negro people, should find it a no less satisfying pleasure to to sing the praises of Henson, for the reason he put his foot as far north as did Peary. Other races of men, from time immemorial have, as is shown by song and story, made it a racial duty to sing the praises of any uncommon achievement of their great men or thir heroes, and we should do the same with reference to our great men and heroes (for we have them) for the whole some effect and inspiration it will have on contemporary times and on posterity.—National Baptist Review. Easter Day at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church The Easter services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church last Sunday were conducted under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U. of which T. W. Warrick is president and which is making marked progress. The choir, which is one of the best, rendered charming and appropriate music for the occasion. Capt. R. A. Byrd delivered the principal address of the occasion. He spoke on Toussaunt L. Overture in the highest terms and showed what a great man this peerless Haytian was and showed Overture's indomitably as a living incentive and inspiration to all posterity. The speech and all are highly commendable and the president and all, are well pleased. A Complete Surprise. A very pleasant surprise was tendered Miss Ethel Adams of St. Louis Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Wright, by a number of young people. Music and games were the social features of the evening. Dainty refreshments were served. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." [Name] who preaches his fare well sermon at Grace M. E. Church Sunday evening. A Surprise Party. A birthday surprise was tendered Mrs, Lucretia Dammon on last Monday eve by a number of friends at her residence, 216 N. 13th St. The evening was spent in playing various games. Refreshments were served and all had a good time. Mrs. Dammon was the recipient of some useful presents. NOTICE You can see me at the Forum office on business before 9 a.m., at noon, and after 5 p.m., or catch me at office during these hours by Old phone 998; other time of day you can get me by telephone, Old 3-3, Insurance Dept., State House. Leave orders for for job work and we will call or send for it. E. L. ROGERS SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF JACKSONVILLE DEDICATES NEW CHURCH BUILDING. The Second Baptist church of Jacksonville had a great dedication exercise on Sunday, March 20th. Owing to circumstances over which we had no control, the report was delayed until this week. The following program was rendered under very favorable auspices: Program—2:30 P. M. Song—A. M. E. Choir. Prayer—Samuel McCalister. Song. Scripture Lesson. Song—A. M. E. Choir. Free Will Offering. Song. Laying Corner Stone. Song—A. M. E. Choir. Benediction. Evening Service—7:30 P. M. Reception of ministers by the church officers and key presented by Deacon John Blue. Dedicatory Address—Rev. H. H. DeWitt. Song. Sermon—Rev. E. Hall, D. D. Song. Free Will Offering. Benediction. Dr. A. H. Kenniebrew, Master of Ceremonies. There was a large crowd present to witness the corner stone laying. It has been many a year since the people of Jacksonville were so aroused by a popular movement as they were on this occasion. The well known and capable doctor of medicine, Kenniebrew, was master of ceremonies. To say that he was equal to the occasion would only be to put it mildly. The representatives of the A. F. & M. Lodge behaved themselves nicely, and acquitted themselves creditably. Several white masons could be seen sprinkled in the crowd watching the colored masons perform their work. All was joy and pleasure from start to finish. During the afternoon while the exercises were in progress, hundreds came and went their way. Promptly at 8 p. m. the officers of the church, together with the pastor, Rev. H. H. DeWitt, and Dr. Ernest Hall, formed a line of march into the church, which was already filled to overflowing, and the keys of the church were presented by Deacon Blue to Trustee Young, which marked the formal opening of the new house of worship. Then the choir sang one of its beautiful selections to the pleasure of all who heard it. In words of burning zeal and fervent love the master of ceremonies introduced Dr. DeWitt, who spoke to his number on the program in words very appropriate to the occasion. Following this the master of ceremonies paid a tribute to the worth and influence of Dr. Ernest Hall that is seldom heard from the lips of man. The massive audience sat in rapture while he advanced from one step to another in his presentation of the "able divine." Then after listening to the choir render another classical selection, Dr. Ernest Hall, of Bloomington, arose and responded in brief to the eulogy given him both by the master of ceremonies and pastor of the church, after which he delivered a dedicatory sermon that will live as long as Jacksonville lives. Dr. Hall left the old beaten path of platitudes and flatteries, and spoke from the heart to the heart. There was not a word of bitterness nor a word of censure in all that he said; but words of love and encouragement to all. If the advice which this divine gave to the people of Jacksonville is followed, certain it is that they will reach the pinnacle of success. The church building which the members of the Second Baptist church have erected, is a credit to them in every sense of the word. And we wish to say for the church that they have one of the best choirs in the state, regardless of creed or color. And we predict for the Second Baptist church, under the leadership of Dr. DeWitt, a great and useful future. We shall expect much of them because of the class of people who make up the new organization. All of the churches of Jacksonville are blessed with persons of excellent ability, and if they would but unite in any effort for any good cause, they would move the world. EX-GOV. HANLY'S SPEECH. Probably one of the finest and most forceful speeches that was ever before listened to in this city, was that delivered at the Arsenal Sunday afternoon by Ex-Gov. Hanly of Indiana. He literally held 4,000 people spell-bound for one and one-half hours—a great orator is he. What makes his words the more effective still, is his sincerity—his very soul seems to be in the fight. His was a terrible indictment of the liquor traffic, its sale and the woeful results of the use of it. "Aye, never a man speaks like this man." Here is a man doing a great work for the moral elevation of the world. Long live Hanly. Mr. T. W. Warrick was in Cairo this week on business. Capt. R.A.Byrd was in Quincy this week on business. Be ready to pay our collector, Mr. Bellamy, every Saturday when he comes. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. The members of the Silver Leaf club royally entertained their lady friends, at the home of Messrs. James and Newman Walker, W. Front St, with a seven course dinner. The table was tastefully decorated with green and pink carnations and ferns, while pink and blue ribbon was suspended from the chandelier to the 4 corners of the table. Each guest was given an Easter souvenir. Those present were: Monico Harris, Etta Green, Mable Hawkins, Alberta Wyche, Edna Stearles, Gladys Page, Leorah Walker, Clara Hawkins, Blanche Hoagland, Walker Duff, James Walker, Walter Babb, Newman Walker, Marion Hoagland The evening was spent in playing games and music after which the girls voted the members of the "Silver Leaf" club delightful hosts. Miss Gladys Page entertained the Elite Thimble club at the home of Miss Monico Harris, Normal. Marion Hoagland is in Chicago studying the machinery of the Packard car, after which he will drive Hon. I. N. Phillips car of the same make. Everybody is going to Peoria Apr. 21st. Don't forget the musical comedy soon to be given by local talent. Mr. Geo. Hoagland was in Indianapolis, Ind. on business for ten days. Miss Beile Calhoun returned home Sunday from a month's visit with her relations in Chicago. The Women's Club Notes. The Philanthropic Section met on Monday, Mar. 28 at L. C. Home. They had a very interesting meeting and the praise service was led by Mrs. Taylor Brooks. The old ladies at this Home enjoy these monthly praise services. Amount brought in from penny envelopes was $2 11; also amt. on bolt of muslin, 40c. Those who so desire please aid us in purchasing this muslin for the Home as we need bed linen for said Home. The chairman, Mrs. J. Duncan, wishes to thank all who have donated thus far. The Department Bazaar is on this week at the Home and we hope to realize a neat little sum for our club work and the Home. Each member will please attend our regular monthly meeting on Monday, Apr. 4 at the L. C. Home. J. C. McCLAIN, Pres. H. McTier, Secy. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year . $1.50 One Month . 15c Per Copy . 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 Bn Sixth St. Phone Main 998 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Someon The Printer 105j So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, April 2, 1910. What do you think of March, both coming in and going out as a lamb, thus breaking the traditions? It is hoped that a strong organization in this congressional district among the colored people will be effected soon. Let your conduct and your good manners distinguish you from the average man or woman and make you an exceptional personage. The colored newspapers of Chicago are to be commended for the uncompromising support given the candidacy of E.H. Wright for Alderman from the Second Ward. Several rioters in the recent Cairo unpleasantness have been indicted by the Grand Jury, and some are reported "prominent citizens," but prominent is not necessarily reputable. It would not be a bad idea to try Springfield dry for awhile and then if it proves more detrimental than beneficial, go back to the old habit. Is that not a fair proposition? The County Commissioners of Alexander County have purchased some Springfield rifles and gatling guns for the Sheriff of that County for his protection of prisoners in case of riots. One of the most outrageous things of recent years occurred in this city last week when a coloured girl was assaulted by a white man-assaulted brutally. These crimes are not peculiar to the negro and the perpetrator should be severely punished. One of the worst detriments and most abominable hindrances among the female sex is the indulgence in a superabundance of gossip on unholy and irrevelant matters. Make it a practice to say only good things about each other or nothing and you shall be abundantly blessed. Some people think that an editor of a newspaper should be a coward and dare not speak out against wrong at the risk of the loss of a mere dollar or a fancied friend, but we believe in courage and stamina and indomitability when you are for the right. Negro is President of Panama At the death of President Abaldia, of the republic of Panama, his successor, Dr. Carlos A. Mendoza, a negro, will occupy the exalted position until a new chief executive shall have been elected. Mr. Mendoza is said to be highly educated and a refined gentleman. E. H. Wright's Candidacy. Attorney E. H. Wright, a colored man of the highest political and moral integrity, of Chicago, and one of the most highly esteemed and influential Republicans of the 2nd Ward in that city, is making a strenuous fight for Aldermanic honors. We are informed that he has the support of 4 of the colored voters of the ward, which is commendable. There are about 12000 voters in the Ward, 7500 Republicans and about 4500 colored Republican voters. The colored people are entitled to recognition and -The Forum endorses Mr. Wright's efforts and commends his supporters to the highest. Rev. Smalley Preaches His Farewell Sermon Tomorrow Night at the Grace M. E. Church—Rev, Ivory Will Preach at 3 p.m. of Same Day. Rev. J. M. Smalley of Grace M. E. Church preaches his farewell sermon before going to conference, to-morrow night and the church sould be and will be crowded, it is hoped. At 3 p. m. Rev. B. L Ivory of Union Baptist Church will preach. The entire public is cordially invited out all day. Rev. Smalley is one of the most progressive and ablest men in our churches here and has done a great work for the unification and co operation of the clergy in this city and it is to be hoped that he will be returned here. We need such men among us. Reports from Each Church We invite every church to send in a brief report each week of their preceding Sunday services in a condensed form and get matter to office by Tuesday morning. Long write-ups must necessarily be condensed or left out. For instance: Make a note of the attendance, the subjects discussed, the visitors, accessions etc. if any, the work in Sunday School, and the amount of the contributions. Editor. --- TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodation 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 MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYL 529 For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer Phone 998 --- --- New Telepnone, 1478. For Fine Commercial Work 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 month or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles on church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. 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 ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work. 305 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. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 1282 CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAUTE, IND 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. 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This isa questicn which the voter must de- cide, The illegal joint and the bootlegger are costing the city $30,000 a year, If we had the regulated saloon instead of the illegal sale of liquor the city would have this much more mon. ey to hire men to clean the streets and to make other improye- ments, “Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temper- ance, It goes beyond the bounds of reason, Itstrikes ablow at the very principles on which our govermentis founded, Un. til my tongue is silenced in death, I will continue to fight for the rights of men.”’ Prohibition has never stopped the sale of liquor. It has changed good beer for poor whiskey and the licensed sa. loon for the bootlegger and has cost the city over $60,000.00. Some negro citizens of Decatur think it unfair for the police to raid their social clubs and let the white clubs alone. Thelaw ought to treat us all alike. The better class of colored voters will prefer to -have the regulated saloon under strict control than the present illeg- al sale of liquor which sends money away from the town, keeps the city poor, and keeps a good many men from get- ting work in making new streets and keeping the other streets clean. —MERCHANTS and MANUFACTURERS, ABRAHAM LINCOLN said:- Decatur News. The election will be held next Tuesday from 7a,m. to 5p. m. and every negro voter should get out and vote the straight Repub lican ticket, Everything that has been done in the negro's be half has been done through the Republican party, and any negro who votes the Democratic ticket next Tuesday, should go South where negroes have ro rights a white man need respect, Ifit be limited rights you are looking for. go at once, For what rights we have here we want to retain and we can only do so through the Republican party. If you want to keep down riots get out on election day and keep the Republican party in power, It is not local option that keeps down riots, but such Republicans in office as Sheriff Nellis of Cai ro, Vote the Republican ticket. Mr, John Harper left Tuesday morning for Old Mexico to bring back the body ot his brother, W. A. Harper, who died there last Monday. Tre A. M. E. church had a fine Easter program. The col- lection was $115, Dr, E, T Cottman, P. E., held quarterly meeting in the city last Sunday. We want our people to patron. ize those who advertise in this paper, St, Peter’s A. M, E, Churcb has_ purchased a lot on the corner of Washington and Main Sts., on which they will build the new church. The lot is in a fine loca. tion and the purchasing price was $3000.00. The church has six lots at the present location and the church may sell old property or build house on the same for rent, Rev. J, T. Morrow deserves great credit for the work he is doing in Decatur. If the race had more such preachers as Rev. Morrow, we would find the negro business enterprises in better condition, The negro preacher should put more time in working and _ build- ing up negro enterprises and stop being used as a political tool and selling his church for a few dol- lars. Suppose you would meet every week and boost the negro business league, you would do the race more good than going around making local option speeches. SMOKE Havana Blend 5c. CIGAR Decatur Union Made Shade-Lokey Co. The Home of Good Shoes Is Really the Home of the Best Shoes. 152 E. Main St. - Decatur, Illinois Hear the Piano | In Your Church Made by the Kimball Co., we will then leave it to your judgment as to what mako of Piano you will | purchase, W. W. Kimball, : 149 E.MainSt. - Decatur, Illinois. The Local Option Issue in Decatur. YES—Means dives, soft drink parlors and bootleggers. NO—Means Regulated sa- loons. Which do you want? I wish to ask A. H. Mills if tne Mayor and City Council were wet before the noted day Mayor Bor- cher, why was it that when May- or McDonal went out of office he leftthe city clean and in good condition, with all city improve- ments paid in full and $119,000 in city funds cash on hand, When you were Assistant State's Attorney with your brother way did you not prosecute the men who lynched Bush, a negro, 17 years ago? Why did you think it would break up Macon County to do so? Mr. Mills what have you done for the negro except to put one on the police force under a Dem- ocratic Mayor? When you say you are a friend of boys and girls did you mean negro boys and girls as well? Colored Artist is Dead in Mexico. William Harper, perhaps the foremost colored painter in Am- erica, is dead in the City of Mex- ico. At 5:40 Monday afternoon his father, John Harper, received a telegram stating that Wm, Har. per had died at 11;28 Sunday night in the American hospital there, The body will brought to De- catur for burial. Besides his father he leaves a brother, J. W. Harper, who is a@ machinist at the Union Iron Works, The telegram did not state the cause of death or give any par- ticulars, The relatives had no intimation that Harper was ill, Dr. H. C. Ganaway Physician and Surgeon sample Latest Model "Kringer" bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are making money fast. Write for full particulars 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 We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. 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Painless Extracting Free $3 00—Set of Teeth$—3 00 Gold Crowns. 22K.....$3.00 Bridgework.....$3.00 Porcelain Crowns.....3.00 Gold Fillings.....750 Silver Fillings.....500 Examination Free. Written guarantee with all' work. A Hours—8 to 8 Sundays—9 to 14 Davis Dental Specialists 2061 S. 6th St., Over Furlong's At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, can be found the colored papers, magazines and tracts. Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read. CHAS. T. BAUMANN. The Dunbar NewsCompany Baumann Bros.... Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 913 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 dallies, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. L. Rogers, Manager. Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 If the average colored person will expend as many dollars in some kind of business as he will readily do for lodges and socials, his children will have a job when they grow up, eh? Your Patronage solicited. OUR PLACE IS THE "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing invitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o'clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. Quick and good services rendered G.A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T.H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. TO-MORROW Telephone: (old), Office; 3329. Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deductions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best publishing houses in this country, a few books we think should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and desire inspiration, and more especially men who desire to be speakers and appear in the Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 E. 56 St. Chicago, Ill "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80 (cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. 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 double o SECON usually have promptly at pr order today. 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. 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: For South Fifth street every 10 minutes m, n, ow, Owl 6:04, 3:11, 4:45, 12:09, 12:36, 13:6 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. 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. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have extended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no excuse. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. South Grand Ave. and Loveland St. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School ..... 10:00 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon.11:00 a. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon. 8:00 p. m. Celebration of Holy Commun- ion, first Sunday of each month at ..... 11:00 a. m. Litany with instruction every 8:00 p. m. 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 Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, REV. THEOPHILUS PRICE, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at... 10:45 a.m. and... 7:45 p.m. Sunday School at... 2:45 p.m. Alien Christian Endeavor at... 6:30 p.m. Class every Sunday at... 12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Eighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. D W. BLOODWURTH, Pastor. Services, Sunday at... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at... 2:00 p.m. Evening Service at... 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. 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 Ninth and Carpenter Streets. BRY A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at 11:10 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. REV. D. J, TATE, Pastor. Sunday School at 1:10 a.m. 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. 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. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday ..... 8:00 p. m. Holiness Meeting Thursday ..... 8:00 p. m. Ford's Hair Pomade ```markdown ``` Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. 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 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. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good"; if you want the best results buy Ford's Hair Pomade. Look for this name—"Charles Ford, Prest."—on every package. If your druggist or local dealer cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle, regular size, for . . $ .50 Three " " " " " " .1.40 Six " " " " " " .2.50 One " small .25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U. S. A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Wash ington st for colored papers. B. Kirman, The Tailor The Tailor Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing..... While You Wait Of Ladies and Gents Garments Second hand clothes to sell also new ones for Ladies and men. Hats cleaned and Blocked. Prices very cdeap on all articles. Springfield, - I inois 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 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois DIXIE LIQUID BLEACH (Alcohol 1 6-10 per cent) A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. PETER B. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 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 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 CINDER We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. 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. Neal & Brown Have moved to 8091/2 E. Washington Street. Furnished Rooms and Private Boarding House. Special attention given to serv- Good Service Rendered. Your Patronage Solicised. 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 2322 Attorney-at-Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois Mr. John B. Lennon Secretary of the State Tailor's Union and for 18 years Treasurer of the American Federation of Labor will address a MASS MEETING At the Armory, Sunday Night at 8 o'clock. Mr. Lennon is a Workingman and he likes to speak to men of his class. It will be a great meeting. All are cordially invited. Dr. Henderson Gone. Dr. J. E. Henderson, one of the ablest physicians our city for several years, has moved It is said that he has located in the west, but where we have not as yet learned. Sunshine Gleaners Are Entertained. A number of progressive young men entertained the Sunshine Cleaners Club and other young lady friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mm Barbour. E. Washington St., Tuesday evening, March 22nd. The evening was most enjoyably spent in various games, interspersed with music. A delicious repast was served, which was heartily enjoyed by all. These social functions given by the young by the young men are receiving high commendation from the young ladies. J. W. Watkins G. L. Galbreth WATKINS & GALBRETH CONTRACTORS Cement Side Walks and Cistern Building, Etc. 1007 S. 17th St. Springfield, - Illinois Old Phone 3802 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," "Mastenpieces of English Oratory," and anything else not listed, call on or write E. L. ROGERS, Agent, Today is Saturday, pay for the Fo um. 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. Mr. John Secretary of the State Tail FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B Bondman, 314 N. 5th street. New phone 420. Read The Forum. Subscribe for The Forum. Colored men, stand for better government. Remember the rally on Easter Sunday at St. John church. The aim is to make it an unparalled success. This Space IS FOR YOU Nothing Pays Like Advertising. 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. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tues day 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. N Hear David Wendell Reed, the Blind Evangelistic Sing Who will give a Sacred Concert, assisted assisted by local talent at St. John A.M.E. Church, 14th and Mason Sts. Thursday night, April 7, 19.0. Mr. Reed is from Chicago and has sung with great success throughout the middle states. He is called the Sankey of the Colored race JUST received—The new Spring models. Shoes of style and character for particular women. Selected Spring and Summer fashions, in the smartest new shapes and designs. Clever patterns in all sorts of leathers for either indoor or outdoor wear morning, afternoon or evening. F. M. LEGG, Shoe Co., 125 West Side Square. GARDEN SEEDS Pure and Fresh Lettuce, Radish, Onion, Beet Spinach and Parsnips should be sown at once ONION SETS both Tops and Bottoms A. C. BROWN Seed and Flower Store 217 S. 5th St. A Crying Need. It is daily apparent that we are sadly in need of more accommodations in the restaurant business. We have not enough such businesses and not one commensurate with the demand—a first class up-to date restaurant will pay—a restaurant where short orders, regular meals and hot lunches are served quickly. A restaurant should be kept clean and everything should be served clean. *** We also also need a first class shoe-shining parlor. You would be surprised to learn that colored people have not even a decent shoe shining parlor in all Springfield. They have set idly by and surrendered this lucrative business to the energetic Greeks and Italians What is to become of the colored man? The Colored Y. M. C. A. A few interested persons are now trying to organize a Colored Y. M. C. A. with the express purpose of helping our young men of the city and to provide some clean place of recreation and helpful influence for all strangers in our gates. This organization will be officered and controlled (locally) by negroes only. It is for us and the duty devolves upon us to see the whole thing through. In a called meeting last Thurs day evening, the following temporary officers were chosen: Mr. Benjamin Bellamy, Chairman; Mr. Charles A. Brown, Treasurer; Mr. Harry Donaldson, Secretary. An invitation is now extended to every one interested in this movement to meet us next Thursday evening at 7:30 sharp. in the rooms of the Colored Y. M.C. A. located in the Williams Building in the rear of Atty. A. M. William's offices for the purpose of perfecting a permanent organization. All ministers are asked to kindly announce this meeting from their pulpits at their Sun- day services and to urge and impress the on all the importance of this measure. By-Gone Days. James Whitcomb Riley, belonging to the latest school of American poets, singing appropriately of this season, when all nature awakens with a smile and bursts from the chilly arms of Winter, attunes his harp to these beautiful lines: "Let the fragrant summer breeze, And the apple buds and blossoms, and wings of honey bees. All palpitate with glee Till the happy harmony Brings back each childish joy To you and me.' 'Tis true, this little ditty sends us scurrying back through the past, reminiscently, to childhood's merry days when we were innocently ignorant of the harder lessons of life, which are now a part of our maturer experience.—National Baptist Review. Easter at St. Paul Sunday School Appropriate exercises were held by the St. Paul Sunday Schooloal Sunday in keeping with the glorious Easter tide. Supt. Harry Donaldson made the principal missionary address, followed by Ex-Supt. James Smith and Asst. Supt. Joe Overby The juvenile choir made their first appearance before the public, and well acquitted themselves, owing to the excellent chorister, Mr. Rufus Nelson. The church was very tastefully decorated with palms and other potted plants, that lent their fragrance, in proclaiming, "the Lord is risen indeed. The collection was $11.50. The old custom of distributing eggs to the members of the school was carried out. Rev. Price preached two very able sermons during the day. ```markdown ``` ing and selling the most fashionable and most in the City. Our prices are as low as any in the City. We have the largest assortment in Springfield. Give us a call and save a walk up stairs. Second Floor Is showing and selling the most fashionable and most beautiful Hats in the City. Our prices are as low as any Millinery Store in the City. We have the largest assortment of Trimmed Hats in Springfield. Give us a call and save 50c on your Hat. Walk up stairs. Second Floor 221 $ _{1/2} $ South 5th St. Near Dodd's Drug Store C. Niswonger. Proprie Miss C. Niswonger, Proprietress Vote Early and Vote for Local Option Next Tuesday Help Vote Springfield Dry VOTE YES! 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. WE ALSO solicit all kinds of job work, from a book down to a visiting card. For typewriting see Miss Donaldson, or telephone, Old 998. Society and Local aaa Mr. Fred Douglas, of Chicago, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Douglas, 216 N, 18th St., and ot. her relatives, Mrs. J, C, McClain. G, Most Ancient Matron of H, of J., of the State of Ill., was in Cnicago on Palm Sunday. being the guest of the Chieago Heroines, She was tendered a very elaborate reception on Thursday, Mar, 24 at the Masonie Temple. Mrs. Eva Monioe last week for Quincey on busivess for the Home, She was cordially wel comed by~-the citizeus of Quin cy. Miss Hazel 3utes is on the sick list The Esster Ball at Masonic Hall proved to be a grand suc cess, A large crowd ‘was out and as usual,uoder this management, hada good time. There were several from out of town. The committee thanks all who came. Tne musical at Pleasant Grove Mouday eve proved a success. A large crowd was out. Mrs. M. Cummings and chil dren of Decatur, are spending a few days with the former's mother, Mrs, Wm. Nelson of W. Canedy St, Mrs. Barbara Rhodes, N. 14th St., was called to Pittsburg, Pa. this week on account of the death of her brother, Mrs. ©. L. Hamilton, who has been confined to the hospital for several weeks, was able to be ta ken home this week, We hope for her ultimate recovery. Mr. Harry Donaldson will visit the Sunday School and the Christian Endeavor in Decatur, Ill. Sunday. Bell Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Gflive Hours: ) 9 bo 12 Rom No. 1} 2t05 Pi M. Upstairs, Sitoy PLM. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General sur- gery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room 1. Sprinzfield, Illinois. We have a complete line of New and Second hand furniture. Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves —and Ranges— We have a uice line of house —furnishing goods— Sold for cash or on easy pay ments. 128N, 7th St, Old Phone; 2311 FT SAT IR Penn Cuas. S. Gress Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 223 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 y Mr. Jas, Smith of EB, Stuart 3t. who has been in Portland,Or. »gon, and other western points the past 2 years returned home last week. Mr, Henry Clay and wife of Decatur were visitors in the city Sunday, Lieut. Shumaker, who has oven employ’ d at the State House several months, has returned to ais home in Quincy, While here he made several intimate friends. He is quite a church worker and good citizzn, Mrs Jesse Lee of 1614 BE, Ma son St., who has been absent a mouth, visiting in Cincinnati and Baltimore, returned to the city this week, She reports having enjoyed a delightful visit. She wili resume her duties as mana-— ger of the Green & Lewis estab. ‘ishment, Tae Easter rally at St. John’s Caurch was very good consider ing the fact that it was uot for any debt but simply to raise more funds for the proposed new church: Revival Services In Progress at Un- ion Baptist Church Revival services are in prog. ress at Usion Baptist church and much spiritual interest is being manifested. The publie is cor- dially invited to attend this series of meetings, Haster Diy was a gala day at the Union church, The Easter rally was a graad success The Uffering for the day was $120 12 Chancery Notice. STATE OF ILLINOIS | Sangamon Co, y Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. Cireuit Court, May ‘Term, A, D. 1910, In Chancery. Josie Blanford vs, William Blantord Affidavit of the non residence of William Blanferd, 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 Willam Blanford that the complainant filed her bill of com- plaint in said court in the Chancery side thereof, on the 16th day of March A. D 1910, and that a summons issued out of sald court against said defendant, return- able on the first Monday of May next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said VWillam Blanford shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Cireuit 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 May, 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 con- fessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES, Clerk. REISCH BREWERY co _ City Brewery, ‘Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock’s Special Can't be Beat Try it! 5 4 When you Buy Rubber Goods, Better Buy the kind that we Guarantee. Try one of his Hot Water Bags Clarkson's Modern D:ug 213 S, 6th St. Dave Groffman & Co. Successor to A, B. Dickstein oe 215 S, Fourth Street, Expert Work For Ladies We will remodel. fit or altar Ladies’ garments and guarantee satisfaction, 4 Specials in Cleaning and Pressing Ladies’ Coats Cleaned and Pressed 8 * : $1.50 Ladies’ Suits Cleaned and Pressed ’ : 1.50 Ladies’ Skirks Pressed ‘ i 5 A .85 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 You should take advantage of the following special prices— Suits Cleaned and Pressed 5 ; i 1 50 Suits Pressed ‘ : : . i . 50 Overcoats Cleaned and Pressed % : 1 00 Pants Cleaned and Pressed . : ‘ 40 Pants Pressed F i x ‘ x : 15 Men’s Suits & Overcoats Made to Order We will make te your measure any suit or overcsat in our stock at the following prices: $55.00 Sulis and ‘Overcoste ab, ciccss.eis0scis- cscs os ose ses es O2BI00 $32 00 Sults and Oyercoats ab.......s.sc1scs0, vissercevesrsses 922,00 30,00 Sults and Overoupts Hts. ...s.csseiescsstesscseesrss ions §20i00 Take advantage of the above offer at once so that you may have the better selectiom, Goods called for and delivered. Second hand Clothes bought and sold Old ’phone 807. :-: 2158.FourthSt. Old Phone 1458 Brown Bros., (better known as ‘‘Sticks’’) Props. Have your Old Ciothes Made New—Ladies’ and Gents’ Cloth- ing, Cleaned, Pressed, Dyed and Repaired—All work called for and delivered promptly by Brown Brothers, the Clothes Doctors. lath & Reynolds Sts. Springfield, Ill The K. of P. and Court of Calanthe Entertainment to be given at Masonic Hall THURSDAY, Evening April 14, 1910, A special program will be rendered. Music by our bestorchestra. A fine supper will be served, consisting of the dainties of the Season. Admissio 25 Every K. of P. and member of the Court is expected to boost the affair. Arrangements are bejog made for the best and most pleasant affair ever before given.