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THE FORUM Vol. 7, NO. 21. Roosevelt to Speak Before Negro Bus in N.Y. The National Negro Business League convenes in New York City, Aug. 17, 18 and 19th next, at which time, among the other notable speakers, will be Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, the "strenuous." This will no doubt be the most notable and important gathering of colored men in the world, all things considered. We are desirous of getting the name of every colored business and professional person in the city, no matter how small your business is. The local league will have a representative go to New York and we desire to send in every business. Send your name and business to E. L. Rogers, Sec. local League, or J. E. Thompson, cor. Sec'y. City. Women's Club Notes From Last Week The Women's Club held their regular meeting July 17th with Mrs. Roie Hunter. The report showed that the club raised more than $500 since last Sept., the churches contributing $68. Over $400 given to L. C. H. Turned over to the Home and paid on piano fund and other bills, more than $400. The delegates who will represent the club at the state meeting Aug. 16, in Peoria, are, Mesdames J. C. McClain, Roie Hunter, J. Duncan, Hattie M- Clem, Hattie McTier. Alternates, Mesdames M. L Ivory, C. H. Morgan, Bettie Watson, Della Jarman and L. T. Brooks. Patriarchs Assemble At Baltimore, Md The Patriarchs from all points in the United States will assemble in their grand biennial sesion, Sept. 10. continuing for a week. Tickets good for 30 days for $25 with stop over at various points, Washington, New York, Philadelphia, etc. For further information, see R. S. Donaldson 535 W. Canedy. Tel. 1873. Negro Business League to Meet At a call meeting of the Negro Business League Thursday eve at J. P. Roberts' Shoe Store, A. M. Williams was chosen temporary chairman and called a special meeting for next Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. for the purpose of electing officers, securing permanent meeting quarters, etc. Every member and every busi. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." ness firm not a member, should be present, rain or shine. Date Aug. 3. E. L. ROGERS. Secretary. City Locals Continued from Local Page The Women's Club will hold their regular business meeting at the Lincoln Colored Home on Monday, Aug. 1st at 2:30. This is our last meeting before the State Federation. A luncheon was given at the residence of A. M. Williams, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman of Chicago. Miss Effie Wilson was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin in Taylorville last week. Miss Etta Green of Bloomington was the guest of Mrs. Cora Lewis in this city Monday and Tuesday. Miss Susie Shelton was called to her home in Kentucky recently, on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs. R. B. Wells of Los Angeles is visiting Frank Wilkins and wife. Miss Goldie Osborne who has been visiting Marie Tucker, leaves soon for Kentucky. Mrs. Peytoria Watkins has returned to Gallatin, Tenn. Everett Anthony was in Riverton last week. Miss Beulah Worsham and Mrs Jennie Donaldson leave for Chicago today, where they will visit. Later they will go to Detroit, where the latter will visit her brother. Dr. N. B Ford will deliver the lecture before the Y. M. C. A. Thursday eve, Aug. 4th at 819 E Washington st. Subject, "The Y. M. C. A. as Physical Developer." Mrs. Porter has returned from Hannibal, and will reside here again. John W. Slaughter and wife, Mrs. Mattie Johnson and A. Bender left this week for Washington, being delegates to the annual convention of the I. B. P. O. E of W. Seil Ransom will leave Sunday for Superior, Wis. Grace Sunday School picnic will be held today at Washington Park. WANTED-An agent and writer for the Forum for Buffalo, Mechanicsburg, Lanesville and adjacent territory. Address the Forum, Springfield, Ill. By the collision of an interurban car with a Decatur auto party at Niantic last Wednesday, 2 men in the auto were killed and the auto demolished. Dr. Gillum,a very able speaker will hold quarterly meeting at Grace church Sunday. Mrs. A. W. Williams suffered this week by sticking a nail in her foot. Zion parsonage is being re modeled. Mesdames M. Dixon and N. Petitt were in Indianapolis and Terre Haute last Sunday and Monday. In this issue Judge George W. Murray makes formal announcement of his candidacy for re election to the office which he has so creditably and satisfactorily filled for several years. In another issue a more elaborate account will be given concerning his record and policies. The annual sermon of the U. B. F. & S. M. T. was held last Sunday at St. John's, Rev. Jones officiating. Mrs. J. B. Osby and family visited relatives in Shipman last week. Mrs. Jas. Johnson has returned from a trip to St. Louis and Greenville. Mr. Manuel, E. Stuart st. is indisposed. H. A. Watkins spent several days in the city working up True Reformers lodges and rescusiting the old one. Do not be slow nor backward, but get y ur cut and matter ready for out great Midsummer Political and Industrial Edition. For all kinds of Job work done, by the day or Contract. Call on, or telephone, Oscar Peandrews, 931 So, Pasfield St Tel. old: 4290 Rev. 3nj. Johnson preached at Grace church Sunday morning and evening Mrs. Julia Robinson left last week for Hannibal, where she will reside. Bloomington News The women's Club had a lawn social at Mrs. E. Wilson's on S. East St. The Syndicate Club gave a picnic at Miller Park Friday evening. Mrs. Calhoun had a family reunion at Miller Park Friday evening. Miss A. Davis and E. Jones, of Mexico, are the guests of Mrs. G. Washington. Miss Tlorance, of Missouri, is the guest of Mrs. E. Thomas. Mr. E. Curtis left the city for St. Louis, Alton and also Peoria where he attended Barnum and Bailey show, escorted by Mr. Fred Moody. Miss Vera Lewis had an unexpected call to Springfield on account of the illness of her father. Mrs. L. Williams and B. Calhoun were the guests of Mrs. A. Grigsby for dinner Sunday. Rev. Moore preached at the Union Baptist church Friday. The guest of Mrs. Washington will be highly entertained Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Dean, Wednesday evening by Mrs. Quinnshaw, Thursday evening Mrs. G. Washington, and Friday evening by Mrs. Grigsby, Lewis and Gomaz. 15C A MONTH MATTOON, ILL., NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Portee, of Charleson, were Sunday callers. Mrs. M. M. Anderson is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Bradshaw, in Chicago. Grand Master G. H. Jesse was out of the city Sunday. The drill and tableau given last Monday evening at David's Chapel, was quite a success. Much credit should be given Mr. Freeman for his great skill in the training of the children. It will be repeated on Friday evening at the Second Baptist church. Rev. H. Gumm filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist church Sunday evening. Evangelist Greeng of Pittsburg, Pa., is in the city. He delivered quite an able discourse Sunday evening at David's Chapel. Mesdames Wm. Lee and Wesley Hartwood and Miss Jessie Lee spent Monday in Charleston. The S. F. Club is preparing for an outing in the near future. Mrs. Maggie Nickens left last week for an extensive visit in the east. Mrs. George Smith and daughter, Miss Izetta, spent Sunday in Charleston. Mr. Joseph Hadley is able to be out again. Kenneth Norton and Mrs. Oscar Portee attended the drill from Charleston, Modnay. Miss Josie Norton has returned to her home in Bethany after visiting in the city. Misses Bessie and Nolia Utterback have returned from a visit in Lincoln, Ill. LINCOLN NOTES. Our mayor and council are to be congratulated on the way they act upon the petitions presented to them from the grand young S. of V. in regards to the money—picture shows of the Johnson and Jeffries fight. Remember the mayor is a democrat, but a gentleman, so we can see the moving pictures. Mr. Geo. H. Cuppin, who has been living 6 miles out of the city, has moved to 168 Shurdon. To all visiting friends that may attend the sermon of the T. R. Lodge on August 7th, a fine dinner will be served, free of charge. Holiday F. Rudolph, Jr., attended the basket meeting at Buffalo, Sunday. Miss Gorrinne Johnson, of Normal, is spending a few days in the city, the guest of her brother, Ed. R. Rucker, of Springfield, was the guest of Miss R. Cecil, Sunday. All arrangements have been made to have the largest Union Sunday School picnic on August 4th, 3 miles northwest of the city, at the county farm grove. Miss M. Fant, of Pulaski, spent Sunday in the city. Tom Artis and son, of Elkhart, were visitors in the city this week. James Hummer, Ben Hute and Miss Bell Orendorff spent Sunday in Buffalo. Come over, Mr. H. A. Watkins. Bring a large crowd with you on August 7th. 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. THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & OSBY - Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... c OFFICE: 305 1-2 $ Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Hamann, The Printer 30512 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, July 30, 1910 What about the people's property which was destroyed by the rioters here in Springfield. The alleged rioters of Cairo were acquitted by a jury who swore that they would abide by the law and the evidence and the instructions from the Court. Therefore, the men must not be guilty. O. L. Caldwell has announced his candidacy for Co. Supt. of Schools. Mr. Caldwell is well known and well liked by all who know him and has had some experience in the office. His candidacy will be given due consideration by our readers. A lot of Moro Filipinos have just been benevolently assimilated. It is thus the United States government is bestowing the blessings of civilization upon the benighted heathen. — Register. Well, we don't know about that What is heathenism and what is civilization, anyway? Colored people, let us get together and agree on the best men for these political offices. You remember what some of these fellows did in August, 1908. Do not be deceived nor dismayed. We have from 1200 to 1600 voters in this county,a sufficient number to turn the tide either way at our pleasure. Remember Schnepp also, The Knights of Pythias Lodge Capitol City Lodge No. 12. Knights of Pythias, is in fine shape and on the road to success. We had a fine session at our last meeting. An excellent and comprehensive report by the Grand Representative was read and considered the best the lodge has ever had. Remarks for the good of the order were excellent and timely. The reports from the officers, showing the work done and also the condition of the books, were highly laudable. The membership is large and increasing. We are sorry to know that Union church and some of her members and the pastor are in Court. It is really a shame that these matters, trivial as they are, canhot be adjusted in the "church meetings." Christianity should be more influential. Let others take notice and never go into the Courts unless it is absolutely impossible to adjust matters otherwise. Is it true that there are men in this town who are the instigators in bringing out candidates in Morgan County for the Legislature, with the avowed purpose of jeopardizing the chances of the men for renomination from this county? If the report be true, it is an insidious act and will not have the desired effect. T. E. Lyon and Harry W. Wilson are too strong with their constituents. Colored Man is Burned at Stake Last week a colored man was burned at the stake in Dolton, Texas. Listen: burned at the stake! This is not a mythological story of the Greek Gods—this happened in the United States. These things are becoming frequent, but the frequency of the occurrence does not lessen the barbarity nor expiate for this awful, inhuman, unprincipled, cowardly deed. All mobs are an aggregation of cowards. They are ignorant of what they are doing and their consciences are warped and their hearts have become as stone. That is tyranny and sin—corruption—and the perpetrators and the state will pay the penalty. The penalty is severe, yet it must be paid and will be. Truth and Veracity. The best and most logical advice the Forum can give the colored people anent the daily papers' account of things appertaining to colored people is this: Do not take anything they say as being true until the allegations shall have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Nothing said by th Associated Press is prima facie evidence of the truthfulness of the matter. We do not say this in a spirit of animosity, nor because we desire to minimize crime committed by Negroes, but from the past records and the general reputation as to truth and veracity, we dare to make these bold assertions. We stand for truth, justice and the unqualified facts in the case. We hope to see the day when the Associated Press will be fair and impartial. Mr. C. H. Edmands, Jr., who is without opposition for Co. treasurer, for the republican nominee, is so well and favorably known, that he will not likely be opposed and his election will be almost a certainty. John J. 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You'll think so when you see the new summershapes 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. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Send agency agent to securing patents, taken from Mumu Mumu, receive special notice, without charge, in the Decatur News. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. For Sheriff—The Forum is authorized to announce Charles E. Tandy a candidate for Sheriff of Macon county, subject to the action of the Republican primaries, Sept. 15, 1910. Mrs. Mark Cummings and children are visiting mother, and grandmother, in Springfield this week. The Antioch Baptist church is having table showers through which they expect to get enough dishes and silverware to serve dinners without paying their money out for the rent of dishes. Rev. J. T. Morrow lectured at the Masonic Hall in Springfield last Tuesday. The Odd Fellows of this city are going to give a picnic at Boiling Springs four miles northwest of the city Thursday, August 25th. The public is invited. The sister lodges with surrounding towns are expected to turn out with us on the above date. Johnson and Jeffries pictures were shown here last week. There were ten performances given here to a crowded house, at each performance, and there was not anything about them to cause race feeling. Yet Johnson would put his right and left to him, at his own will, Jeffries was not in the fight. There have been three chief police under Mayor Borcher's administration. He dismissed Chief Bendure two weeks ago, who at one time was cheered by the whole local option force. Now they are fighting among themselves. Mr. P. Bledsoe left last week for different parts of Tennessee for two weeks' visit. Monte and Hurley are doing a fine business in their cleaning and pressing business. 228 W. Main St. When you are in Springfield and hungry do not fail to go to the Gem Cafe, 819 E. Washington St. Their meals are first class and, in fact, the place is a credit to Springfield. G. E. Ousley is proprietor. Call and see him. THE RALLY AND BASKET DINNER AT BUFFALO. Last Sunday, at Buffalo, there was given a rally, basket dinner and an old fashioned tent meeting. The occasion for the raising of funds to build a M. E. Church at that place. Rev. J. M. Smalley, of Grace M. E. Church, had charge of the service and preached three able sermons, the last effort at 7:30 p. m. was very able and effectual. The weather was very warm and the country air was more refreshing, especially to the Springfield people, who are not blessed with such luxuries often. The Buffalo people are the most hospitable you ever met, congenial and friendly. A large crowd of people went from here, and all enjoyed themselves immensely. They had the finest, most plenteous and most sumptuous repast you ever saw before. You all will not have trouble getting Springfield people out. In the morning Attorney G. S. Gibbs lifted the collection and at 3 p. m. Rev. Shouse assisted in an able manner, and at night J. E. Thompson assisted. The total amount (cash) was $80.41, and several dollars were subscribed to be paid later, which will run the grand total to over $100.00. Everybody wants to know when the next one will be. The Buffalo people are invited in Springfield whenever we have something. The Buffalo people are all right. 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. Rev. W. L. Anderson, the G. W. D. G. of the Western Division of True Reformer will preach the annual sermon of the Lincoln Flash Light Fountain No. 2787 of the G. U. O. of True Reformers in Lincoln on the first Sunday in August at the Second Baptist church on Broadway at 2 p. m. All members of the Fountain are requested to meet at the Hall at 1 p. m. sharp so as to march in a body to the church. We extend an invitation to the public to come and hear this man of note. Members out of town will be welcome. WM. H. FUQUA. W. Messenger. Fined for Contempt. Roy Williams, who was subpoenaed to appear in the County Court this week to answer charges preferred against him, failed to heed the order and was fined for contempt of court. It was the case of one Miss Theresa McNier. The young man paid the fine and costs. DECATUR, ILL., NEWS. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. 620 Spring Ave. Rev. J. A. Crockett, Pastor, Res. 846 West Decatur St. R. Oliphant, Church Clerk, Res. 920 Clinton St. Edward Motley, Superintendent Sunday School. Miss Bedith Bell, Secretary Sunday School, Res. 827 W. Maritta St. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ..... 9:30 a.m. Preaching ..... 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. U. ..... 6:30 p.m. Preaching ..... 8:00 p.m. WEEK MEETINGS. Willing Workers, Tuesday.....3:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday.....8:00 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday.....2:30 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday.....7:30 p.m. Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta Thompson, President Sewing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister. Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 536 Spring Ave. J. T. Morrow, Pastor, Res.. Parsonage. SUNDAY SERVICES Allen Junior League..... 9:30 a. m. Preaching..... 10:45 a. m. Class Meetings..... 12:15 p. m. Sunday School..... 2:30 p. m. Allen Senior League..... 6:30 p. m. Preaching..... 7:45 p. m. OFFICERS. Secretary Trustee Board—Rev. J. W. Woodford; Residence, 509 E. Wagnor St. Secretary Steward Board—D. W. Mc- Murray; Residence, 1209 W. Decatur St. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. Carl L. Watkins.....Superintendent Miss Caddie Kelley.....Secretary Res.. 848 Colfax St. LITERARY CLUB. Mark Cummings ..... President A. D. Cicel ..... Secretary Mrs. E. N. Morrow.....Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton.....Organist WEEK MEETINGS. Official Board, Monday.....8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday.....8:00 p.m. Literary Club, Thursday.....8:00 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday.....7:30 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday.....2:30 p.m. SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs. Jane King.....President Mrs. Annie Browner.....Secretary We Wire Your House for ELECTRIC LIGHTS on Easy Payments WE ALSO Sell Gas Stoves.. on Easy Payments Decatur Railway Light Co. 124 So. Water St. Decatur, Ill. 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Your case will be sent to your door as soon as you telephone your order. DECATUR BREWING CO. We are sole distributors for the Fabst Prewing Company's Blue Ribbon Export Beer To contain from 25 to 40 pages Illustrated with Cuts and Printed in Colors. This will be a great opportunity for every Church to give a brief history its life, its growth and its present condition, also every Lodge and every nown business among our people DREAMLAND PARK MONDAY, AUGUST 8th, 1910 The States largest and Finest Out of Door Dancing Pavilion will be open for your enjoyment This excellent polished floor and and the best Full Orchestra that Decatur can produce. Historical setting, melodious music, perfect order with all other necessary environments for a perfect evening of merry making MONTE & HURLEY 228 W. Main St. --- for summer industrial N... RUM th, 1910 ed with Cuts and Printed in Church to give a brief history also every Lodge and every O PARK UR :-: BST 8th, 1910 nest Out of Door e open for your t the best Full Orchestra that setting, melodious music, ery environments for a y making Bell Phone 2963 The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. J. B. OSBY, Associate Editor. MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. 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? "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. Nothing Pays Like Aoverstising 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS. 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 ne 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. 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- fession Sunday of Joseph 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. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor, Services, Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 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 9:30 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. Ninth and Carpenter, Str. RF, A. W. VILLIAMS, Pastor, Sunday Service at 11:00 a. m Sunday School at 1:00 p. m B. Y. P. U, at 6:00 p. m Evening Service at 8:00 p. m Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m New Hope Baptist Church, 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. REV. G. W. JONES, Pastor. Sunday Services at ..... 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:45 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mondays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Old Time Methodist Church. Nineteenth and Cook. REV. N. GRIFFIN-In Charge. Sunday Services ..... 10:30 a. m. Sunday School ..... 1:30 p. m. Preaching ..... 3:00 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday ..... 8:00 p. m. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets—Elder L. W. Browne, Pastor. Sabbath School .....10:00 a. m. Sabbath Service .....11:00 a. m. Missionary Volunteer Soci- ety Meeting .....3:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service .....8:00 p. m. Notice. We find that space will not allow us to publish free of charge, the many church progrms that are brought us, and for fear that some programs will be left out, and showing some partiality, we have decided to charge for ALL programs. Notice. Cards of thanks and all matter announcing an entertainment where there is an admission fee, or where refreshments are to be sold is not what is considered general news matter and will cost you the advertising rate of 5c per line, six words to the line. So if you have an article with 30 words in it it will cost you 25c. To ascertain what the cost will be for such matter,count your words and divide the number of words by 6 and multiply the quotient by 5 and you have the price. Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—6271/2 East Adams street HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. Telephone: (old). Office; 3329. "..." "..." Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. +11:3° p.m. *Limited. +Sleeper. All others local. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. phy. something, but enabled me myself."—Em J. W. WATKINS CONTRACTOR Cement Side Walksand Cistern Building, Etc. 1007 S. 17th St. Springfield. - Illinois Old Phone 3802 Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: } 9 to 12 Room No. 1 } 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs } 7 to 9 P. M. on machine. Grace Hours: Room No. Upstairs. Dr. N PHYSICIAN and SURGEON special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General surgery. N. W Corner 7h & Adams, Room 1. Springfield. 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 forums and on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: "Famous Orators of the World and Their Orations," "Dunbar's Complete Works," "This Country of Ours," "Farming by Inches," "Hiawatha," 75 ture," by 100 colored young men; "Young People's History of the World," "Masterpieces of English Oratory," and anything else not listed, call on or write 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. Colored men, stand for better government. 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. Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819-R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law, WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois Spring --- WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051 S. 6th St. EDWAD BAUMANN CHA3. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. Public stenogra Done at This Office. short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays. speeches or Sermons. written Give us a Trial The FORUM. 3(5 S 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON. Old Phone, 998. Springfield, Illinois. 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. 58 CHICAGO,ILL. AGENTS WANTED. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER Dr. N. B. FORD. The J. P. Roberts Shoe Company | 1707 E. Capitol Ave. Is now offering a limited number of common and preferred Shares of the Capital Stock for Sale. Call and investigate. This is a Joint Stock Company and you can realize a good profit on the investment. The Company is already doing a good business with the amount invested and shall soon order a large stock of Shoes for the fall and winter trade. Do not wait until the price of shares advance—take one or more shares now This is to be the leading Negro enterprise in the city. under good management. J. P. ROBERTS, Mar. a = Prize Offers from Leading Manufacturers Book on patents. “Hints to inventors.” “Inventions needed.”* “Why some inventors fail.” Send rough sketch or model! for’ search of Patent Office records. Our Mr. Greeley was formerly. Acting Commissioner of Patents, and as such had full charge of the U. S. Patent Office. bs GREELEY & MSINTIRE ro) PATENT ATTORNEYS SN i WASHINGTON, D. C. a The Circus War SO-CALLED OCTO!IU3 AND INDEPENDEN 1S FIGHTING The People—Not the Circus —Benefit While the Cruel Circus War Lasts On August 25th the great Sells- Floto Shows with all their magoifi- cant paraphernalia and extra added attractions. will arive in this city for a one day engagement, Every one conversant with the hap- penings of the amusement world are aware of the wonderful success which has crowned the triumphal tour of the Sells-Floto circus this season. While the circus proper has been en- larged and comes back to us more magnificient than ever before, the price of ad nission bas been cut in half. A great circus war is raging between certain combined circuses on one side and the independent Sells-Fioto people on the other, The latter are carrying the battle to their opponents and the people are benefit- ing thereby. ‘That the move has been a popular one is attested to by the fact that in every big city visit. ed this season the management wa unable to provide room for its pa- trons. Millinery. We are carrying a choice line of hats suitable for all occasions, with prices to suit the hard times and the high cost for foodstuffs, We trim hats to your taste. Call and see our supply. MRS MATTIE TUCKER, 206 N. Fourteenth Street f : Not in any Circus Trust The Storm Center of Circus Octopus Warfare May Occur in Your City as No Time or Place Has Been Tvo Sacred. Having broken ail rocords in the big cities of the coast, which includes San Francisco, Los Angeles, Port- land, Seattle, Tacoma and Vancouver the great Sells-Floto Shows come to Springfield for one days engagement on August 25th. The wonderful success which has rewarded the proprietors ,of this magonificient attraction this year may be traced to two sources. In the first. place, the character of the per- formance given is such as to return full values for the money. In the second place, these Western showmen have become converts to the idea of popular prices. For tbe nominal sum of twenty- five cents it is possible to see this great attraction in its entirety. This is something which has never before been attempted in the history of the big shows, and the results have more than proved the truth of an argu ment in ite favor. Call at Thompson’s, 1}00 Bast Wash ingtun st for colored papers. You may give news matter or mo- ney you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. FOR RENT—1210 So, 14th St., one 4-room cottage. One anda half blocks from car line, Good conveniences, $9 per month, In. quire at 1208 So, 14th street, ELKS Third Annual PICNIC. Chas. Young Lodge I. B. P. O. E. of W. will hold their Third Annual Picnic Wednesday, August 8rd, 1910 at Irwin’s Electric Park The Elks hive arranged for this to be their banner Picnic year. Let everybody go out to the Mark and spend tke day and evening In the afternoon speaking will be held upon the grounds. The following well known orators have been invited: Ex-Governor Richard Yates, Dr. J. H. Magee, Capt. R. A. Byrd, Dr, A. H. Koennibre w of Jacksonville All sorts of ont door anusen nts wil! be indulged in. At night Moving Picturres will b2 exhibited upon the grounds free of charge. Prot. Nix Full Orchestra will furnish Mu- sic in the Dancing Pavilion and first- class time with first-class order is promised Fare for the Round Trip on interurban, 25c Commmittee: Otis B. Duncan, Arthur Naylor, Geo. Person, Geo. Baird and A.M. Williams Officer of the Day - Rennick Vires Car Service will be provided as needed _DRESS MAKING | BY MRS. E. L. ROGERS 41505 South Seventeenth Street FOR RENT—One 6 room house at l4th and Adamssts Apply at 318 N, 5th st. Phones—old 4864 and 2812, new 811. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 BE. Kan- Sas street. New phone 420. We inake a Specialty of : Cleaning and Pressing Ladies’ Garments KingCleaning (Co. Colored Odd Fellows Building 13 and Madison Sts. WALTER KING, Proprietor Old Phone 1563 Notice of Final Settlement Estate of Bluford Watson, Deceased Public Notice is hereby given, that the under signed, Henry Petitt, Administrator for the estate of Bluford Watson deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield. Mlinois, on the sth day of September, 19 0 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, Miinois, July 2th, A. D. 19:0 HENRY H PETITE, Administrator SECRET SOCIETIES. Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednes- day night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Highth 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, 1.8. P.O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler, J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. 0. 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 ef Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. 8. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tues- day at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth 8st. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. William Cansier, W. Secretary. Capitol City Ne. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Bighth St. every Ist and 3d Monday. H, SALLIE, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. You can purchase colored pep- ers at Ousley’s Restaurant, 819 KE. Washington street; Thomp son’s store, 11th and Washing- ton; Robert's Shoe Store, 1707 B. Capitol Ave; Union Grosery Store, 18th and Cass Sts., and at the Forum office, 83054 So. 6th. LOOK HERE! HAVE YOU HEARD ABOTT IT? The | QU Give youtwo weeks of high-classentertainment at less than l14c perday. Do you know of anything better 2: Special Rates over the A ki Pr me sroeram | ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM of the best talent (McKinley Lines) to be procured. ; Splendid places Tickets now se'ling for $2 00 for the whole season and admits to the gronnds and to both the after to camp, good noon and evening entertainmeit at the auditor- ' jum for the full fifteen days. water and excel- ee Cele. Illinois Traction Cars take you Drop your work right to the gate and come with : ‘ No Dust NoDirt NoSmoke No Cinders the whole family ceca ea eee cae Remember the Date. August 7-12 inclusive, and ride on the “ROAD OF GOOD SERVICE.” Dairy Cotorsep NEWSPAPERS AT G. E, OUSLEY'S RESTAURANT 819 E. Washington St J. E. THOMPSON'S uth and Washington Sts. : UNION GROCERY STORE 18th and Cass Sts. J. P. ROBERT S SHOE STORE 1907 E- Capitol Ave. Also Dunbar’s Books and other Literature Adjustment Notice Estaie cf Nancy Clridge, Deceased The undersigned, having been appointed Exe- cutrix of the last will and testament of said de- ceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the August Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the first day of August, 1910, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are here. by notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate pay- ment to the undersigned, Dated this 4th day of June, 1910. Queen Ramsey, Cuas, S: Gipps, Executrix Attorney Political Announcement FOR TREASURER I hereby announce myself a candi- date for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican prima- ry, Sept. 15, 1910 CHAS. H. EDMANDS, Jr. COUNTY JUDGE. Thereby announce myself as a candidate for Judge of the County Court of Sanga- mon County, subject to the decision of the Republican ‘primaries, J, B. WEAVER. FOR COUNTY JUDGE I hereby announce myself a cand date for County Judge of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary, September 15, 1910. Grorce W. Murray. For County Superintendent I hereby announce myself a candid- ate for County Superintendent of Schools for Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Sept. 15th, 1910. Bp, 0, PRUIT? FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for Sheriff of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Demo- cratie primary. FRED. W. LONG. FOR PROBATE JUDGE I hereby announce myse!f as a can- didate for the ofMice of Judge of the Probate Court of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Repub- lican primaries, H, E.Fullenwider I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican namination for Probate Judge of Sangamon county. Harry B. Harts. Read The Forum. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor, STATE OF ILLINOIS, .. Sangamon County, | S* Cireult Court September Term, A. D., 1910, Robert Oakley vs. In Chancery. Mayme Oakiey Affidavit of the unknown residence of Mayme Oakley, 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 Mayme Oakley that the complainant, filed his bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chan- cery side thereof, on the 27th day of July, A.D. 1910, and’ that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of Sep- tember, next, 1910, as is by law rot "Now. unless you, the said Mayme Oakley, 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 Hot Weather Specials Broken lots of Dorothy Dodd $3 00, $8.50 Oxfords for $1.98 and §1 48 Bargains in Walk-Over Shoes for Men while they last $2.88 and $1.98 F. M. Legg Shoe Co. 125 W. Side £ quare Springfield, on the first Monday _ of September, A.D. 1910, and plead, answer and demur to said compainant’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. Ss. T. JONES, Clerk, 777—THE K. AND D. OF T.—333 Grand Lodge Session at Metropolis, Ill. Mr. F. H. Harts, delegate to the above named Grand Session, returned Sunday evening, reporting quite a suc- cessful session and the flourishing con- dition of the order. There were 160 delegates present. The Grand Session will be held here next July. Prepara~ tion will begin early to make the ses- sion here a record breaker and all mem- bers should be encouraged by the good financial condition of the order. ‘The total collected for Grand Lodge was $1,500.25; for Old Folks’ and Orphans’ brought forward and total approxi- mately: $1,500. There will be a "warm" campaign in this town this fall, equal to, if not surpassing, the 1908 campaign. We have men out for the legislature who do not desire by any means to be defeated. They all can't be elected, for there is only one office for the various men who are out. The most important offices are the representatives and senator in the General Assembly, the Sheriff, County Treasurer. County Judge, Probate Judge and Probate Clerk. We are also directly interested in Co. Supt. of Schools and the Representative in Congress from this Congressional District. Hon. H. Clay Wilson is a candidate for the latter office—the most staunch, able man we could have found. He got the nomination two years ago, and lost by a narrow margin. We predict that he will be elected this year, and if he does, the Republican party and the people of this district will be proud of their work. Logan Hay is making the race again for State Senator. T. E. Lyon and Harry Wilson are again out for the Lower House. Judge Murray has opposition for County Judge, both in the primaries and the election. The colored people are organizing in all wards in order that their vote may be a factor in this election and to assist only in the election of men who will give the colored people of Sangamon county just and ample recognition and consideration in the affairs political. We, as other citizens, are interested in who shall be County Treasurer, County Superintendent of Schools, County and Probate Judges and Clerks. Let us vie with one another and agree on these various candidates and then consolidate our forces and march around the walls if necessary, more than 7 times, in order that the desired results may be obtained. If we go at this matter manly, determinedly and vigorously in a business-like manner we cannot lose. Celebrates Birthday Anniversary Miss Heurietta Harris celebrated her 15th birthday anniversary Saturday evening amidst a host of friends. Those being present were: Walter Hubbard, Rubbie and Clyde Mitchell, Fred Douglas, John Hudson, Edgar Pillar. Eural Rider, Clarence Randolph, Clarence Leggins, Noble Alex ander. Ed Donnegan, Rob Cansler. Misses Lena Hubbard, Irene Rudy, Hagar Cooper, Hazel Bates, Florence Drake, Mildred Hughes, Lela Poston, Phoebe and Bertha Mitchell, Minnie Owens, Mabel Alexander, Jenserose Wheatley, Ethel Hill and Madie Adkins. Lawn Party You are invites to Mrs. Bell's 824 So. 15th street evening. Aug. 6th in the open air to a lawn social given by Club No.1 of Grace M. E. church, where and when you can have a pleasant time and partake of all the cool dainties of the season, together with fish fried in the good old-fashioned style. Remember the day and place and do not miss it. All other clubs and churches should come out. MRS. BELL. Manager. Atty. Gibbs Delivers Fine Address. The literary program at Masonic Hall Tuesday evening was fine, despite the fact that the weather was hot and very few people were out. The musicals were fine and the addresses of Atty. C. S. Gibbs and Rev. J. T. Morrow were exceptionally good From a financial standpoint Club Nine failed, yet it was not a failure when consideration is taken of the fine program. The club will probably render another program about Sept. 1st. Next. Wednesday Children's Day. Wednesday, August 3rd at White City, the State Register will give all children under 15 years of age, a day of recreation. It is for all children and you people of our race need not "presume it is not for you," but go out. The Register says ALL children, so do not ask questions nor fail to attend and take in the generosity of the Register. It you do not go it is your fault and no one else's. H. E. Fullenwider To Be Candidate The candidacy of H. E Fullenwider for Probate Judge on the Republican ticket, already announced, brings into the field a new figure in Republican politics. He comes with a clean record and respectfully asks the voters to support him. He was born and raised within the limits of Sangamon county and has been practicing law in Spring field for more than 3 years. His integrity, ability and kindly manner, make it certain he will most fittingly fill the office of Probate Judge. Bishop Lampton Dead Bishop Lampton of Greenville, Miss., one of the most brilliant lights of A. M. E. Bishops, is dead. He had risen fast, and, young in years was a veteran in the work, he had reached the highest office in that ecclesiastical body. The church and the race lose a conspicuous figure, whose light was cut off ere its brightest rays had reached the masses of his people, but his works live on forever. Requiescat en pace! --- GEM CAFE GEM CAFE 819 E. Washington St. Is Now Doing a Flourishing Business We are striving to work this up to a First- Class Place Ice Cream Served Daily A meal with us will convince you of our superiority---Ladies Specially Invited--- Special attention given Sunday customers and visitors. G. E. OUSLEY, Prop. Patronize the Firms that advertise. J. B. WEAVER P. RepublicanCandidate for County Judge In this issue of the Forum appears the announcement of J. B. Weaver, for County Judge. Judge Weaver is a lawyer of 17 years experience. Three years ago was elected Justice of the Peace to dll a vacancy and last spring was re elected by a large majority. As Judge he believes in absolute fairness, and on this and his merits, ability and faithfulness to duty he is making this race. So far he has no opponent in the primaries. We want your patron- age The Union Grocery Co. Is a new enterprise, opened in the Colored center of the population and guarantees to sell as cheap if not a little cheaper than up town stores. Our service is good. Will you please call or telephone and let us have the next order? We are making places for your high school, business and college girls and boys—see. OUR GOODS ARE FRESH DAILY The Union Grocery Co 18th and Cass Sts. Tel. Old 1849 REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Subscribe for The Forum. Talk of the Town Chas. Sellers was acquitted in Judge Weaver's court last Tuesday. Judge Murray is Acting Probate Judge on account of the vacancy caused by Judge Stevens' death. Entertainment at St. Paul's Church The following program will be rendered at St Paul's church August 4th, at 8:30 p.m.: 1. Master of Cermonies—W. R Reed, 2. Opening Song—Chorus. 3. Invocation—Rev. Price. 4. Violin Solo—Miss Allene White. 5. Quartette — Everett Anthony, Ben Chinn, Logan Moss, Everett Nelson. 6. Solo—Miss Blossom Barton. 7. Trombone Duet—Mr. and Mrs. Petitt. 8. Paper — Miss Phoebe Florville. 9. Instrumental Solo—Miss Helen Clem 11. Solo—Miss Leota Singleton. 12. Piano Duet—Misses Edith and Ethel White. 13. Paper—Miss Myrtle Clem 14. Solo—Miss India Harris 15. Closing Song—Chorus ADELAIDE PRICE, Manager. Elks to Entertain The Elks are making preparations to give you one of the most pleasant entertainments at Irwin's Park, August 3rd. Everyone knows the reputation of the Elks for entertaining. N. POSKOVER High Class Shoe Repairing And all kinds of Hand Made Shoes to Order Shoes Made for Cripples at reasonable Prices All Work Done Promptly 110 N. 7th St. KEEP COOL South End Ice Cream ...Parlors... Ice Cream and Cool Soft Drinks FISH A SPECIALTY-SATUDAYS Give us a Call 922 S. 18th St. (near P. G. Church) WARRICK & BARNETT, Proprietresses --- K 10. Quartette— Everett Watts is very ill at St. John's hospital. AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and Shampoo Soap 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by a'l Druggists SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY COMPANY City Car Service at Frequent Intervals to All Parts of the City Keep Cool by taking an Open Car Ride in the Evening to WASHINGTON PARK LINCOLN PAUK or the Country Club WHITE CITY Now Open Every Day DANCING Tuesday and Thursday Evenings & Sunday afternoon and Evening MOVING PICTURES every Evening SPECIAL EVENING EXCURSIONS A 25 Mile Ride For a 15c Fare FOR INFORMATION Tel. Either Phone 1771 Meet Me at Irwin's Park Every Wednesday Night. The Terpischorean Dancing Club has commenced its regular weekly dances. Trains leave Illinois Traction Station at 6:00 p. m., 8:20 p. m. and 9:00 p. m., returning about 11:45 p. m. Round trip only 25c. Trains stop and tickets can also be purchased at Spring and Allen Streets. The dances are bigger and better than ever. Ladies admitted to dance hall free until further notice. Committee Thos. Nix Jack Gray Bert Smith Rennick Vires WATCH REPAIRING J. M. BURSTEIN Watch Maker and Jeweler. First Class Watch Repairing of all kinds All Work Guaranteed Clocks Cleaned and Oiled - $1.00 207 S. 6th St. Across from Furlongs' A No matter where you live-or what you do-you should investigate the many important advantages of membership in The International Liberty Union of the World. Over 1,000 Unions instituted-more than 60,000 memberships issued-now growing by leaps and bounds, and A small sum each month will carry a full membership with cash benefits for sickness acci. $100,000 on deposit at State House to safe and guarantee fulfillment of contracts. A suitable person, high or low. Beautiful Membership Certifi-FREE to members. The secret signs, grips, and you and gain you friends and assistance in many places. Your right to universal recognition, and enable you to comm. It will add to your standing and prominence in the com. every way we guarantee satisfaction. 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Your Official Button will proclaim your right to universal recognition, and enable you to command and enjoy the respect of all. It will add to your standing and prominence in the community to be a member, and in every way we guarantee satisfaction. In every community to interest their friends during spare moments. No experience necessary as our literature does its own talking. Makes it plain that every man and woman between 15 and 60 will find it greatly to their advantage to become members. It should aid you in many ways to be the representative of this sound and substantial Union. Will pay you well besides having a good time. First member from your community gets this appointment—SO HURRY. Write QUICK. Enclose 10c (coin or stamps) for Union Journal Magazine three months, and complete plans and directions for securing a Beneficial Protective membership with agency appointment. Address the home office. Sial Work see the Line of Consorialists Chair No. 2 S. P. Webster, Chair No. 3 J. W. Chair No. 4. Prof. G. A Barksdale of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Facial massage and Bleaching Podist H. Terrell, Shoe Shining Artist If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No. 2 S. P. Webster, Chair No. 3 J. W. Grady, Chair No. 4. Prof, G. A Barksdale We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Facial Massage and Bleaching E. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist H. Terrell, Shoe Shining Artist 821 E Washington Street SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS $ dents injuries and deaths. $100,000 guard members' interests and guaranty membership for every person, high h cate, suitable for framing, FREE to m pass words, will protect you-help you-and gav Your Official Button will proclaim your right to mand and enjoy the respect of all. It will ad munity to be a member, and in every way we g Member Represen In every community to interest their friends dis as our literature does its own talking. Make 15 and 60 will find it greatly to their advan many ways to be the representative of this s beaches having a good time. First member SO HURRY. Write QUICK. Enclose 10c coin or stam and complete plans and directions for secu agency appointment. Address the home office INTERNATIONAL L OF THE W 329 Union Temple. Dayton, O Millinery Sale We are now selling our Summer Hats below cost. This is your chance to make money by spending money French Feathers and Willow Plumes of all kinds DRESS MAKING MRS. CLARK THOMPSON 1305 S. 11th St., Springfield; Ill. Remember the Forum's Great Mid-Summer Political and Industrial Edition will be out August 16 Get your cut and matter ready A. H. If it is Tonsorial W Tonsorial Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No. 2 Grady, Chair No. 4. We make a Specialty of Hair Massage an An Injury to One is the Concern of All An Injury to One is the Concern of All We hope you will use common judgment and realize the fact that, to run this paper, and have it delivered to your door promptly, necessitates your paying the collectors, whoever they are, when they come. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE FORUM. the organ of the race. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. If you people, to the man, will subscribe for and pay for the Forum, and then you business and professional people will give us your ads, ere long we will expand and give you a greater journal, which will be a courier and scimitar for the race. [Name]