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THE FORUM Women's Club Notes. The Mothers' Section of the Women's Club met Monday, April 18th with Mrs. J. E. Foree on E. Jackson St This Section has arranged for a floral carnival on May 9th. If nothing hinders, they will have more than twenty boys and girls representing the floral parade at New Hope Baptist church Mrs. H. Clem Chair. The Philanthropic Section met at the Home Monday April twenty-fifth in their continued muslin shower with Mrs. J. Duncan as chairman. They have arranged to have a guessing bee some time in May at the residence of the chairman, Mrs. J. Duncan. The Philanthropic Section has raised more money for the L. C. H. than ever before, and we wish to congratulate the club workers for their active work. The regular business meeting will be held at the Home Monday May second. Come on time with your sectional reports. Banquet. The E. T. C. club of St. Johns A. M. E. church will give a for eign banquet May twelfth at St. John's A. M. E. church. Refreshments free. All are cordially invited. MARIE WELLS, President. MATTIE JOHNSON, Secretary. Valuable Property Changes Hands. Capt. R. A. Byrd and A. E. Malone of Quincy, buy Three Story Brick Build. ing in Heart of the City Capt. R. A. Byrd and Prof. A. E. Malone of Quincy closed a deal last week, whereby they became owners of a 3 story building in the main part of the city for a consideration of $4000. The deal is considered a very profitable one and will pay for itself in 3 or 4 years in rentals. Company I has leased quarters for 2 years at $500 per year. This is a commendable business move by these two enterprising young men. The Quincy papers spoke in high terms of the transaction. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Red Letter Day at Union Church. Colored Y. M.C. A. Hold Successful Meeting at Union Baptist Church last Sunday after- Although under very unfavorable skies, the Red Letter Day planned by the Colored Y. M. C. A. was a gratifying success to the promoters of the movement. There was a large attendance, the opposite sex being in the majority. The program was an excellent one, although several on the program were not present. Rev. G. W. Jones presided as Master of Ceremonies, and presented each speaker in a unique and pleasing manner. Miss Hazel Bates captivated the audience (as she always does) with several difficult compositions. B. H. Bellamy, president of the association, delivered a very able and explanatory address, relative to the purpose of the association. The several pastors of the churches gave a five minutes talk of encouragement to the young men. The best on the program and a subject that should have interested every citizen was discussed on paper by Dr. N. B. Ford on Tuberculosis. The paper was highly commendable, and apparently was well received. The installation of officers of the association was made by Rev. G. W. Jones. In choice words the following named were duly installed: B. H. Bellamy, President. Charles Brown, Vice President. I D. Jones, Recording Secretary. H. A. Donaldson, General Secretary. George Coleman, Treasurer. A number enrolled as new members. The collection was $21,09. It is hoped that the good work that has begun will continue,and that success will crown the efforts of the earnest workers. Rev. W. H. Anderson of St. Louis and H. A. Watkins of Decatur, representatives of the True Reformer Lodge, were in the city Wednesday evening and had a business meeting at Union Baptist church where he made quite an intelligent and interesting lecture touching on the principles of the order and the benefits it produces. A program of some interest will be rendered at Grace church Thursday evening. A pie social was given at Grace M. E church last Thursday evening. Preparation is being made at Union Baptist church for the setting of the State Convention here soon. Mattoon News Sunday, May 8th is Quarterly Meeting at David's Chapel. Rev. Estell filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Katherine Hawkins is indisposed. Wm. McNary and wife passed the city Saturday from St. Louis enroute to Champaign. They were guests of Miss Iva Smith while here. Mrs. Wiley Smith was hostess to the Phyllis Wheatley club last Thursday afternoon at her home 1812 Dewitt ave. After a period of sewing the ladies enjoyed a dainty three course luncheon. Mrs. Lillian Butler Towles of Harrisburg is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Jas. Butler. Clarence Bass of Danville spent Sunday with his grand mother Mrs. M. Anderson. Miss Iva Smith will attend the Christian Endeavor Association which meets in Carbondale Illinois. Mrs. Lee Williams is on the sick list. Pleasant Grove Church Notes. Rev. D. A. Bloodworth began his revival Sunday evening. We are praying for the saving of many saving of many souls. We ask everybody to come and help us. The Women's Mission Society held their rally Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. Owing to the inclementy of the weather the attendance was not so large; also the program was made short. However the following program was rendered and enjoyed by all present: Music—Choir Music—Choir Address—Rev. D. J. Tate Paper—Mrs. S. J. Williams Vocal Solo—Rev. D. A. Bloodworth Address—Mrs. T. W. Warrick Vocal Solo—Mrs. T. W, Warrick Music—Choir Collection, $325 The Boys' Congress recently organized by the Bible Class meets every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Papers are read by various members and discussed by the Class; sacred recitations are also recited. --- The Young Women's Christian Association meets in the church every Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m Our mission circle meets with Mrs. Dora Edwards on East Lawrence st. every Friday afternoon. NOTICE. Any person desiring job work or any business with The Forum will find the office girl at the same place. The telephone is 998. You may also call for job work. Removal Notice. J. E. Thompson has moved his grocery store from 815 E. Washington st. to the n.e. corner of IIth and Washington sts., where he is pleased to have all his customers and friends call. If you have news matter you would like to get in The Forum give to the collector on his rounds or telephone same to the office or mail it. Mrs. Smally has been on the sick list for the past fifteen days. The W. W. Sewing Circle of union Baptist Church was royally entertained on Thursday APril 21st in the lecture room of the church by the pastor Rev. B L Ivory, to a fine luncheon. More than 20 were present and much good work was accomplished by the quilting committee. The circle had a covered dish dinner, on Thursday of this week at the church. Mrs. J, C. Mc Clain G. M. A. M. spent a few days last week in Peoria, in the interest of the Heroines of Jericho. While there she was the guest of Mrs. Julia Gibson. Mrs. and Mr. Thos, Gibson spent several days in Peoria last week. Dr. Magee occupied the pulpit at St. Pauls Sunday morning and Rev. Ben Johnson Sunday evening. The pastor, Rev. Price was called to Indianapolis Saturday to attend the bedside of his son Fred, who, we are glad to learn, is much improved. An article on Rev. G. C. Ma son and his church at Alton will appaar next week. Several important items left over will appear next week. 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 383, Insurance Dept., State House. Leave orders for for job work and we will call or send for it. E. L. ROGERS. THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR . . . . Proprietors One Year . . . . $1.50 One Month . . . . 15c Per Copy . . . . 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 B: Sixth St. Phone Malu 903 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., - Branch Office. Gemann The Printer 105; So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, April 30, 1910. It is to be hoped the fruit is not greatly damaged by the recent snow and freeze-up. This is said to be the worst weather for the season in the past thirty two years. So far as Sangamon and Morgan counties are concerned, we feel safe in highly endorsing the present representatives for another term. If other districts can find as good men as ours, all things considered, we have no doubt but that the rights of all and the good name of the illustrious old state of Illinois, will be uncompromisingly upheld St. John's A. M. E. church should congratulate itself on having such a progressive and business-like pastor and Board of Managers. A church, like any other institution, corporation or business, will progress and succeed only in proportion to the ability and prudence of the leaders. We understand this church is prepared to begin improvements on the edifice and has $500 or $600 to begin with. This is commendable and should be an inspiration to other churches to imitate. The Park Board Election. Every voter in Springfield colored people, take notice should interest himself in the election of the best men for that Board. This election comes up about two weeks hence. --- Colored people should be given some work in the city parks,such as police, janitors, etc., and the only way to get this recognition is to work for it by helping to elect only such men as pledge themselves to so recognize you and your people, who have a right to expect a share of the public service. So every colored voter will please look after this and find out who are the proper men. On Monday night at St. John church the entertainment given by the W. R C, under the auspices of the Pastor's aid was not so largely attended owing to the inclement weather. The candidates for Sheriff on the Republican and Democratic tickets should be thoroughly examined by every voter, and as nearly as possible, the best men should be chosen at the primaries to be held in Sept. You all know that the office of Sheriff is an important one, and the fitness of the man who wins concerns every individual of the county, and even of the state. Therefore we warn you to consider your vote as great a factor in the selection of the right man as anybody else's vote. Do not sell your vote for any price. You cannot afford it. We do not feel it our duty, nor do we feel competent, to advise you which of the several Republican candidates is the fittest at this date; but later on, when we shall have talked with them and ascertained their policies, we shall without hesitation, and with reason express our opinion, the qualifications of the man we think the most fit. --- In the first place we want a man after the fashion of B. H. Brainerd—a man who will recognize all races and classes We are entitled to one or two colored deputy sheri's and one or two colored men in the Court House. The present administration has ignored the colored voters who helped them land safe ashore. What position Mr. Long will take, or has taken we know not. But we, as Republicans, have reference to the republicans. Teddy Delivers An Able Speech in Paris, France President Roosevelt delivered one of his characteristically able speeches before a large student body in Paris, France, last week and was as plain and ordinary in language as though he had been addressing the "common" people on some political issue for votes. The speech was replete good every day advice. Mr. Roosevelt is a popular man and his advice should and will be heeded. Good Men Should Be Chosen For The Legislature. Every colored voter in Illinois should be concerned about who are to be the men to make the laws of the state. The next General Assembly will be confronted with several important issues, among them questions affecting the citizen rights of the colored race, and we ask you to look into the record and ascertain the standing of every candidate for the Legislature. NOTICE. Any person desiring job work or any business with The Forum will find the office girl at the same place. The telephone is 998. You may also call for job work. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYK 529 For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer Phone 998 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D. 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(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? 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. Try Our Place. 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 Busness Men's League is the timelest thing of the last decade organized here. double SECOND usually have promptly at p order today MEDGETHORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIME 60 PROOF CHEMAGO SELF HEALING U.S.A. ```markdown ``` 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. 11. 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 North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:40 p. m. 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:05 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. 12:09 and 12:36 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. West Washington street, every 15 minutes m, m, m Owl cars at 11:45 p. m, m, and 12:07 a. p. 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. 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. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. South Grand Ave. and Loveland St. Southampton Avenue 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 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 at... 8:00 p.m. Grace M. E. Church, 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. 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 Zion Baptist Church. Ninti and Carpenter' Streets. BRY A. W. VILLIAMS, Prayer. Sunday Service at ..... 1:00 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. 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. 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. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR. IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY, BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25+ AND 50+ BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU,WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES,SMALL SIZED BOTTLE,25+ LARGE SIZED BOTTLE,50+ THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST.,DEPT. CHICAGO,ILL. AGENTS WANTED. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Washington st for colored papers. B. Kirman, The Tailor Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing..... Of Ladies and 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 1 6-10 per cent) A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. A. E. H. ```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. 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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. 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 READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in the county. Price: per annum. $150; three months, in advance, 40 cents; per month. 15 cents. Office: 305 1-2 South Sixth Street. TELEPHONE MAIN 998, INTER-STATE 1092. WRITE ALL MATTER TO THE FORUM. E. L. ROGERS, Manager. Tariff and the Re publican Party. The tariff bill, as framed by Payne of New York, and Aldrich of New Jersey last year, and approved of by President Taft, is not only only failing to meet the approbation of the people in general, but is causing considerable adverse comment and is charged with being the cause of the high cost of living. As Republicans, we favor a tariff, that is, a protective tariff certain articles. There are articles that should be admitted free and many on which the tariff should be reduced to a minimum. The Republican party is in great danger of losing the next Congress unless candidates fsr Congress this year pledge themselves to work for a revision downward of the present tariff bill. Republican candidates for Congress will do well to come out explicitly on this question and declare themselves in favor of a reduction on such articles as in their judgment should be cut. This is no question to be afraid of. We know that there are certain articles that an excessive duty is charged thereon. Democrats have won in a New York and Massachusetts district respectively, purely on the tariff issue and because Republicans failed to put up good strong men with unimpugned motives. We also advise the colored people to see that the best men on the Republican ticket are named this fall and elected in November or our next Congress will be Democratic and our chances to lose the Presidency in 1912 is imminent. We must watch these things in time. We also advise that we nominate a good man from this Congressional District and elect him. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE FORUM, the organ of the race. 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. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. This Space IS FOR YOU Nothing Pays Like Adverstising 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 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. Paul Laurence Dunbar 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. Dorothy Dodd THOUGHTFUL, individual attention given in selecting OUR stock. Nothing here but what is ABSOLUTELY correct. 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Through this order I am devoting my life and energy, assisted by 53,000 members, to provide immediate work, higher wages, family protection, self-education, co-operative buying and selling, mutual uplift and cash benefits to all who will join with me in this "I-L-U FAMILY" and FOLLOW MY LEAD TO BETTER CONDITIONS. If you are looking for pleasant work that will pay you well and in which you can use all or only spare hours, you must write me immediately for full particulars of this remarkable offer, enclosing ten cents for a three months subscription to our official magazine, THE UNION JOURNAL, which with the letters and circular matter I will send you, will convince you that I am able to help you. Write me today. W.C. Critchlow, Pres. I-L-U The K. of P. and Court of Cal. a the hold their annual sermon to-morrow at St. Paul's A M E. church. The Peerless Athletic Club will have open doors at their club rooms about the fifteenth of May Ben Taylor entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening at his residence, 1518 East Mason street. 'Three tenths of the Negroes, Past, Present and Future' will be discussed at St. John's A M. E. church at 4 p.m. Sunday. May 8th at the E T. C. club rally. by B H Lucas, Capt Byrd and A M. Williams. Do not fail to hear them. Here's the Money Maker for Colored People I WILL HELP YOU earn more money than you are now making. You know what more money would mean to you. 53,000 men and women in all parts of the country can testify to my ability to help you. 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Spring 524-526 South Side Square Our business is conducted on a strictly Cash Basis. We can save you money on all Lines of Dry Goods, Suits, Coats and Millinery All we ask is, stop around. Get prices and then come here and we will sell you your goods McCOURTNEY DRY GOODS CO. FIRST WARD Brown Bros., (better kn Have your Old Clothes Made N ing, Cleaned, Pressed, Dyed a for and delivered promptly by Doct FIRST WARD PANATORIUM Brown Bros., (better known as 'Sticks') Props. Have your Old Clothes Made New—Ladies' and Gent's' Clothing, Cleaned, Pressed, Dyed and Repaired—All work called for and delivered promptly by Brown Brothers, the Clothes Doctors. --- Legal Notice Notice of Final Settlement Estate of Rilla Butler, deceased. Public notice is hereby given, that the undersigned Wyatt Johnson, administrator of the estate of Rilla Butler, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Illinois, on the 6th day of June 1910 for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time and place he will ask for an order of distribution, and will also ask to be discharged. All persons interested are notified to attend, and 'examine the settlement now on file in said Court, Springfield, Illinois, March 30, A. D., 1910. WYATT JOHNSON, Administrator A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney. --- --- Old Phone 1458 15th & Reynolds Sts. .00 $35.00 $45.00 Sundries line Stoves are nd Best AMP BROS. Side Square ducted on a strictly can save you money lines of its, Coats and nery ground. Get prices e and we will sell or goods RTNEY ODS Co. PANATORIUM known as 'Sticks') Props. new—Ladies' and Gents' Cloth- and Repaired—All work called Brown Brothers, the Clothes ors. Springfield, Ill 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 --- SCREEN DOORS " WINDOWS " WIRE MIXED PAINTS STEP LADERS