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Historical Society State House THE FORUM Vol. 7, NO. 24. Notice. On account of the manager being out of the city this week, the failure of several persons to get their cuts ready and the encampment of the soldiers at Peoria, we have substituted Sept. 3 in place of Aug. 27 for the issuance of our special edition. Notice We have advertised to the effect that our business headquarters are to be at 5221 E. Adams Street, Room 4, but on account of repairs to be made, we will not be moved before Sept. 1st. After we move, however, our business will be conducted at both places. Sixth Birthday Anniversary. On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 Mrs. Emma J. Craddock tendered her daughter, Inez Marjorie, a party in honor of her sixth birthday anniversary. The color scheme was that of pink and white and was carried out to perfection. While seated on the lawn they made a perfect picture as the hostess served so gracefully to each one a dish of pink and white ice cream and cake with pink and white assorted candies and lemonade. Delicate pink napkins were used. Just before the guets departed souvenir birthday cards tied with pink and white were presented by the guest of honor. Those present were: Inez Marjorie Craddock, Henry Gowdy, Martha and Earl Hubbard, Odell Barksdale, Ruth and Florence Gains, Willie Hubbard. Florence and Myrtle Webster, Robert Robinson, Margaret Wilkins, Jordyse McCoo of Chicago, Larue Moss, Jeanette and Nellie Watts. William Cansler Leaves forSpokane William Cansler, better known as East end Man and who is honored as one of our best citizens of Springfield has departed from the city on an extended trip to Spokane Washington. Having reached the above named city safely, Mr. Cansler remembers his friends in Springfield by forwarding a short written sketch of the sublime grandeur and beautiful scenery found in that part of the country. His visit to the extreme west is prospective to a non return to his old home Springfield. 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. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Hall Preaches Able Sermon. Rev. E. Hall preached two able sermons at Zion church last Sunday. At night his sermon was based on, "The Forgivness of Sin" and he handled his discourse with surprising intelligence, bringing out the fact that a person can be forgiven his sins and yet not be saved. He also beautifully illustrated the fact that it is impossible to escape the consequences of sin, showing that though a man may be forgiven of his sins, yet he must suffer for having sinned. It was the kind of sermons needed. Mrs. Cooper Here Mrs. S. E. Cooper, wife of attorney C. W. Cooper of Chicago is the distinguished guest of Mrs. F Minnard of 1228 E. Jackson St. Before her visit to Springfield, Mrs. Cooper spent several days at Peoria attending the Federation of womens clubs. After leaving Springfield, will then go to Galesburg, to atteed the Grand Court H. of J. held Sept. 13-16th. Schools to Open September 6th. On Sept. 6th, the schools will swing open their doors and welcome the children. Every educable child in the county should be found in the school. Numbers of people are too derelict about educating their children. This is an age of the survival of the fittest. H. A. Donaldson is Tendered Reception As General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. H. A. Donaldson has tendered his resignation as officer, owing to his departure from the city. the members of the Association and the citizens in general regret his leaving. Mr. Donaldson is an ideal young man and a living example for all men kind, holding himself circumspectly before the world. Ass a token of true devotion, the Y.M.C.A. gave a reception at their headquarters last mon day Eve. Many rich and just encomiums were paid him. All parted wishing him success in his chosen career. Leaving Tuesday for Chicago where he will no doubt remain probably remain for a month and will then enter Marhary Medicial Coledge and take a complete course in medical science after which he will return home and "Swing in the Breeze" his single; H. A. Donaldson, M. D. AFTER TODAY YOU WILL FIND OUR BUSINESS HEAD QUARTERS AT 522½ EAST ADAMS ST., OVER JEWELRY STORE, ROOM 4 Charles White to Render Solo At St. Paul's. Chas. F. White of the University of Pennsylvania, Law Department, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. White of 1312 E. Monroe St. Those attending the morning services at St. Paul's church will have the pleasure of hearing Mr. White render a solo. Although his stay in the city will only be of short duration he brings many successful accomplishments and is looked upon as a beacon light leading to the better things of life. While attending Willston Seminary in 1908 Mr. White published a book of poems, entitled "Plea of the Negro Soldier." The poem has been highly mentioned by many and also put on record and published in the daily and weekly papers of Chicago, Boston, California and Texas. He has written many other poems and it is to be hoped that the distinguished young man may have a literary longing and grow higher and higher in the literary field He has also the honor of having won scholarships from some of the best schools in the country, namely, Williston Seminary, Exterer Academy and the University, he having been connected with the Law Dept. To be an all around man and in order to have the physical man able to compete with the moral and intellectual man one must engage in athletic sports as well. So we can readily see why Mr. White's life's is so well rounded. Aug. 13th, 1910 our honored guest equaled the record in a 100 yard dash. This event took place in the National Athletic Championship Contest of Chicago. Having been victorious in other athletic events the young man has a varied collection of gold, silver and bronze trophies as a result of his victories in the athletic field. Bloomington News W. Johnson spent Sunday in Peoria. Mr. Huddleton and wife are proud of their new girl. C. Jackson has returned from Georgia. Joseph Schaffer is in Chicago. For news call 1571L. Mrs. Dysert of Huntsville, Mo. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Johnson. Sunday was rally day at the Christian church. Mrs. Kelly of Gibson City was the guest of her relatives last week. Mrs. L. Williams has returned to Chicago. Mrs. Coleman and family of St. Louis are visiting relatives in this city. Miss Evans preached an interesting sermon at the A. M. E. church Sunday. The Misses V. Louis and Z. Pierson spent Sunday in Peoria. Rev. Hoagland, Dr. Covington and Mr. Scroggins attended the National Negro Congress in St. Louis. James Howard of Chicago is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gomaz. Miss Edna Stearls is visiting in Anson, Ind. Miss Walker has returned from Indiana. COUNTY JUDGE: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Judge of the County Court of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. You are invited to the great Labor Day bail at Masonic Hall North 8th Street, Monday September 5th. MATTOON NEWS Sunday was Women's Day at David's Chapel. Henry and Roscoe Gumm have the sympathy of all in the death of their sister. Mesdames Barnett and Potts spent Sunday in Indianapolis, Indiana. The S. F. met last Saturday with Mrs. Potts. Officers elected; President, Mrs. W. A. Lee, Vice President Mrs. G. Smith, Secy. Mrs. A. Anderson. The guests of the evening were Mesdames Murphy of Mayfield, Ridg way of Metropolis and Miss J. Norton of Bethany, Mrs. L. Vance of this city. Mrs. Portee entertained at tea Friday. Mrs. C. Woodforks and daughter are visiting in Indiana. Mr. Jesse is out of the city for a period. Mrs. M. Jones is visiting in Indiana. Mesdames Hartiwood, Carter, and Anderson and the Misses Iva and Izetta Smith visited in Charleston Sunday. Miss I. Smith is visiting up North this week. Miss Winston has gone to Chicago to visit. Mr. Reese of Savannah, Ga. is in the city. Lincoln News. Owing to lack of space Lincoln News will be published in the next issue of this paper. 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 S Sixth St Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. EDITORIAL Saturday, August 27, 1910 The next National Negro Business League will convene at Litle Rock, Ark. What the Nogroes Need--Efficiency The great need, or great prerequisite for colored people is efficiency. Do you know that we are woefully deficient along the business, professional and even domestic avenues. Our girls must learn to cook, to wash and iron, how to keep house, why ventilation is absolutely neccessary, good manners, morality, the necessity of plenty of sleep and rest, not loafing and laziness however. We must learn these essentials Then, we need book keepers, stenographers, musicians, seam stresses, milliners, etc, but one must be competent. We have scores of young people who only have a smattering knowledge of these essentials. The "Insurgent" What is an "insurgent," any way? Webster defines insurgent to be one who rises against lawful authority. Great Scotts! We had not thought that the insurgents in the National House and our own General Assembly were so bad as that. No wonder they are striving to defeat the insurgents. We thought they were called insurgents as a sort of sarcastic nomer to differentiate the two contending factions. If these people are real insurgents, then we are with the regulars all the time. If a man is not an insurgent and you call him one, that is al most as bad as calling a South ern gentleman a liar, and no innocent man should fail to resent the insult. The Negro in Politics Numerically the Negro is an important factor in the political situation of Sargamon County and the City of Springfield He is the balance of power, and upon him rests a large share of the responsibility for purity of politics and potency of issues which are advocated in each election. By his vote he must jealously guard his citizenship and should make a firm stand for purity of the ballot, give his unequivocal support to honest, upright men for office, the advocacy of strong pure policies, and should contend always for fair election, uncompromisingly repudiating any man who seeks to bribe, or in any way hamper or degrade him politically. We are living in an age of commercialism, when men and their affairs are governed by selfishness. That every man will aim to dispose of his vote, and exert his influence politically, so as to promote in the highest degree his welfare, goes beyond question. Upon this principle, then, the whole of our political fabric is built, and every rule of action dictated by an enlightened self-love. We would not have the Negro different from his white neighbor in this respect. He can so dispose of his vote and exert his sphere of influence towards his own good but always within the limits of the rights of others We do not expect him to conduct his political business along benevolent lines. It is a case of value and price, but it should always be conducted upon honest principles—principles that will redound to his own good and to the interest of his race. To this end let the Negro voters of Springfield and of Sangamon county think well, deliberate calmly, and discuss logically among thmselves the issues at stake, the antecedents of the prospctive cand dates, and then unite in the support of those men and of those policies which win prove to their elevation, and to the aggrandizement of their people. —The Argus, Nov. 6, 1909 National News The great National Negro Business League met last week at New York City. Delegates from every state in the Union were there. There are now 3 important auxiliaries—National Bankers' Association, National Undertakers' Association and the National Press Association. Dr Washington's address was able and showed that same optimistic trend. Ex. President Roosevelt also delivered an able address. The next Convention will be held at Little Rock, Ark., that city being secured through the intercession of Messrs Scipio, Jones and Bush. --- The Chicago Tribune editorially admits that the Negro has made marvelous progress. --- I seems that there is to be an imosity between Taft and Sherman. The cry seems to be: "Down with Cannon. PAUL L. DUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent Should be in every intelligent h the land No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous no Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, of his greatuess shall become know very intelligent home over the land. no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than estial ages shall roll on, the glory tussess shall become known Should be in every intelligent home over the land No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known Imperial 5 Hats MYERS & CO. PETER MYL 529 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS 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. 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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. # COPYRIGHT & C. Anyone serving a sketchy or quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents seen free latest agency for securing patents. This free latest agency for securing patents. Receive special notice, without charge, in the High Class Literary Recital G.VEN AT MASONIC HALL, N. 8th St. Tuesday evening, Aug. 80, 1910 For Benefit of Y. W.& Y.M.C. As of WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY Under Auspices of Wm. H. York The feature of this Entertainment will bea Piano Recital by Prof Geo. Jones of Wilbe: force University, Ohio and a Debate: Resolved that the enslaved in the United States 1619-1865 was a blessing rather than a curse. Affirmative Wm. H. York, Negative, B. H- Bellamy This will be one of the rarest and most classical things we have had for years Do not missit. Get your tickets in advance | PRICE, 25c¢ | For STATE SENATOR 45th Senatorial District Sangamon and Morgan Counties L. L. FLINN Subject to Republican Primaries, Sept. 15 For COUNTY and JUVENILE . JUDGE... G: W. MURRAY | Primaries Sept 15th Rey. Hillman, of Terre Haute Ind. preached at Union Baptist church Sunday he is considered a man of power in the pulpit. Mrs. Mattie Hawkins and niece Glays of Marseilles Mo. are visiting Mr. and Mrs, Geo. W. Wright of this City. You are invited to the great Labor Day ball at Masonic Hall, North 8th Street, Monday Sept- ember 5th. Decatur News. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT, For Sheriff—The Forum is au- thorized to announce Charles B, Tandy a candidate for Sher- iff of Macon county, subject to the action of the Republican primaries, Sept. 15, 1910. We Wire Your House for ELECTRIC LIGHTS on Easy Payments Sell Gas Stoves.. on Easy Payments Decatur Railway Light Co, 124 So. Water St. Decatur, Ill. Pilsner Beer just names the most delicious drink to be found- It is a splendid tonic, relieves the nervous strain. adds new strength and brings back real health. It was made with the utmost care, of the purest and best mate- rials and under the most sanitary conditions. It is clean and healthful. Better beer cannot be made. Your case will be sent to your door as soon as you telephone your order, DECATUR BREWING CO. We are sole distributors for the Pabst Brewing Company 8 Blue Ribbon and Export Beer. Get Ready for : Our great midsummer Political and Industrial ... EDITION... of the FORUM Out Aug. 27th, 1910 ey contain from 25 to 4o pages Illustrated with Cuts and Printed in Pde 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 busine s among our people 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 Sun- day School. Miss Bedith Bell, Secretary Sunday - School, Res. 827 W. Maritta St. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ..........+++ 9:30am. Preaching ...... .+++++++++11:00a.m. B. Y¥..P. Use. cee eeeeseeseess 6380 p.m, Preaching ...... ssseseeee+- 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 Meetingy. Friday.......7:30 p.m. Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta Thompson, President Sew- ing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister, Miss Willie Pearson, Churclr Organist. ST. PETER’S A. M. E. CHURCH. 536 Spring Ave. J.T. Morrow, Pastor, Res., Parsonage. SUNDAY SERVICES. Allen Junior League........ 9:30a,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 ......04 sessesees 7:45 DM. 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 .......++--2+++++- Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS. 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. Mrs, Jane King.......+.++...President Mrs. Annie Browner........,.Secretary 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. For Representative Vote For Thomas E Lyon, 45th Senatorial Dis- Sangamon and Morgan Counies. Notice. We find that space will not allow us to publish free of charge, the many church programs 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. 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 Adverstising. 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 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. 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 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, Fourteenth and Brown Sts. 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 ..... 7:00 p. m. Sermon at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. Zion Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 6:00 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptist Church, Eighth and Miller Streets. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at .....11:00 a. m. Sunday School at .....9:15 a. m. Sermon at .....8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. St. John A. M. E. Church. 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 Mon- days 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 Societ ety Meeting .....3:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service... 8:00 p. m. Services at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday. Probably the best and most interesting services held at our Y. M. C. A. was the Bible lecture last Sunday by Dr. J. H. Magee. Considering the warm weather and other hindrances a large crowd was out. Dr. Magee, being an able man in letter and in science, imparted much rich information to his hearers. Tomorrow is 'Boys' Day. " The hours are from 4 to 5 p.m. Come on the hour. The quarters are now partly furnished and members may go up, and rest, read and converse. 819 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Washington. Rev. D. J. Tate reports that on account of the threatening weather sunday, the Mildred park religious services were poorly attended. Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Telephone: (o'd), Office: 3329. Res., 1607-1-2 Calls promptly made. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and house work. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051 S. 6th St. EDWAD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. 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NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. 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. I } 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs. } 7 to 9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General surgery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. 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. Thos. Nix Jack Gray Bert Smith Rennick Vires 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 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, Mgr. PATENTS 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. SO-CALLED OCTOPUS AND INDEPENDENTS FIGHTING The People—Not the Circus While the Cruel circus W asts On August 25th the great Sells-Floto Shows with all their magnificent paraphernalia and extra added attractions, will arise in this city for a one day engagement. Every one conversant with the happenings 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 enlarged and comes back to us more magnificient than ever before, the price of admission has been cut in half. A great circus war is raging between certain combined circuses on one side and the independent Sells-Floto people on the other. The latter are carrying the battle to their opponents and the people are benefiting 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 patrons 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 The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale background with no discernible features. Gearworks The Circus War Millinery. Gear The Storm Center of Circus Octopus Warfare May Occur in Your City o Time or Place Has Been Too Sacred. Having broken all records in the big cities of the coast, which includes San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, 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 magnificent attraction this year may be traced to two sources. In the first place, the character of the performance 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 the 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 argument in its favor. Call at Thompson's, 1100 East Wash ington st for colored papers. 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. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. ```markdown ``` DRESS AKING MRS. E. L. ROGERS 1505 South Seventeenth Street FOR RENT-One 6 room house at 14th and Adams sts. Apply at 318 N. 5th st. Phones-old 4864 and 2812, new 811. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. We make a Specialty of Cleaning and Pressing Ladies' Garments KingCleaning Co. Colored Odd Fellows Building 13 and Madison Sts. WALTER KING, Proprietor Old Phone 1563 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE FORUM, the organ of the race. The Best T ing for WI-DA-M Useful in any l every Made by Wi-da-me FOR—Catarrh, Croupe, Colds, Cou Throat Congestion of Lungs and Pneu Neuralgia, Palns, Lame Back, Sprains Poison. Ulcers, Old Sores, Carbuncl Sores in Mouth. Insect Bites. Burns, So ache. 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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 Taber. 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. William Cansler, W. Secretary. Capitel City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. every 1st and 3d Monday. H. SALLIE, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. for the Most Troubles SALVE home and useful day Co., Fairmount, Ind. Hghs, Lagrippe, Quinzy, Tonsilitis, Sore Ummonia, Hayfever, Asthma, Rheumatism, Bruises, Stiff or Sore Muscles; Blood Les, Boils, Cuts, Wounds, Fever Blisters, Calds. Eczema. Earache, Headache, Tooth Unions, Female Diseases, Childbirth, Feo and Kidney Trouble, Pils, Tetter, Ring- and Pimples, Cracked or Chapped Hands, Sore or Itching Scalp, and Cold, weating COMMENDED ALE Y RAZIER SECRET SOCIETIES. FOR SALE DAILY COLORED NEW PAPE R AT G. E. OUSLEY'S RESTAURANT 819 E Washington St. J. E. THOMPSON'S 11th 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 FOR REPRESENTATIVE I hereby announce my candidacy for he Republican nomination for representative in the Forty-fifth senatorial district. THOMAS E. LYON FOR TREASURER 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican primary, Sept. 15, 1910 CHAS. H. EDMANDS, Jr. COUNTY JUDGE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Judge of the County Court of Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. 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. GEORGE W. MURRAY. For County Superintendent I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Sept. 15th, 1910. E. C. PRUITT FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary. FRED. W. LONG. For Sheriff I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries. WILLIAM CHILDERS. FOR PROBATE JUDGE I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Judge of the Probate Court of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, H. E.Fullenwider I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Sangamon county. Hairy B. Harts. FOR DAILY COLORED After today our Business Office headquar. ters will be located at Over Tobin & Canham's Jewelry Store, Room 4 Remember the Place and Phone READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in th. county. Price: per annum, $1 50; 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. Old Phone RE THE FO PUBLISHE Largest Colo t. county. Price three months, in a per month. 15 cent Office: 305 1-2 S TELEPHONE MAIN 998 WRITE ALL MATTER E. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS, ss. Sangamon County. Circuit Court September Term, A. D., 1910. Robert Oakley vs. In Chancery. Mayne Oakley Affidavit of the unknown residence of Mayne 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 Mayne Oakley that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery 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 September, next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Mayne 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 SALE BUY YOUR SHOES at our store The wisest man is the one who saves money when he buys. At our Store you not only save when you buy, but you save on your annual shoe bill. We have the latest styles and you want to come in this week and see the shoes for fall. My but they do have 'class to them'. You need never to worry about correct styles if you get Shoes of F. M. Legg D. Schwengels F. Henderson F. M. LEGG SHOE CO. South Side Square AD FORUM D WEEKLY red Circulation in per annum, $1 50; advance, 40 cents; s. South Sixth Street. INTER-STATE 1092. R TO THE FORUM. L. ROGERS, Manager. 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. S. T. JONES, Clerk. Mr. Arthur Clem has been out of the city for several days—they say cupid is after him. BUY YOU at our The wisest man is the one who Store you not only save when you shoe bill. We have the latest styles and you w shoes for fall. My but they do haw to worry abont correct F. M. Legg D. Schw F. M. LEGO 125 W. Side Svuare The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor —AND— Restaurant Doing a Regular Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish!! Served in Any Style 1325 E Mason St. NIX & FISHER, Props. H. A. DONALDSON [Name] Organizer and promoter of the C. Y. M. C. A. who will enter Mahary Medical College this fall. Thos, Nix visited in Iowa and Peoria this week. UR SHOES store saves money when he buys. At our buy, but you save on your annual ant to come in this week and see the 'class to them'. You need never styles if you get Shoes of engels F. Henderson G SHOE CO. Springffeld, Ill. Can You Trust the “Nigger” Vote? aa ese ay eae wee 6h ee gar accusation, we know not. We presume it emanates from the fact that there are colored men who promise to support certain men aud do certain things, but fail to keep their word, yei, ever if that is the grounds on which this broad and unqualified wh i}+ sale accusation is predicated, we are here to deny the charge with vigor and indignation, It is not only a base and unjust charge, but a fabrication manu— factured with malice afore thought Do we say that all colored men are true to their word? No sir Should we say so we wou'd be as far away from the facts as our accusers, but we do say without fear of successful contradiction that the pereentum of Negro po— litical betrayers and impostors is less than that of any other race or class. No! Because a few Negroes whom the general public shoud kaow t> be palavers, go wrong and decsive you, you shail not brand us all as thieves. We are wise to the situation. The very people whom the colored people (better element) have stood by without money or prics make this wholesale charge, without modification or qualification, and we declare it to ve a lie, pure and simple. You can trust us, but ah! we cannot trust you. You make pre. election promises and never ful- fillthem Should you be trusted afterward? Because Lee O'Neill Browne and others are accused of selling out fur Lorimer, snould we brand every member of the legislature a briber? Because somebody is accused of selling their vote for Seanepp to defert Sherman, are we to brand al! of you rogues and poreh climbers? Becaus2 somebody stuffed the ballot boxes in the Park Board election, 13 everyone a politic. thief? There is something radically wrong iv the ranks of the Repub licuns of this county. We have eyes to see, ears to hear and brains to comprehend, We kaow irony and sarcasm, even though it be spoken with as wise a tong ue as a Mare Antony. If the Republicans would re gain their prestige and victories in this county and city there must be a revolution—an annihilation of these factions and a just and adequate recognition of te re- spectable Negro vote. Yes, we have bad, itresponsible me1—so have ali races—but we also have a class who knuw god from brass and he sweets frum the bi ter. We are fur reciprocity; we are for the protec ive jar ff if it. pro- tects us es well as you; we are for the Unions when the Unions admit us into their folds, These are the facts in the case and we offer this as the prepond erance of competent evidence in ty according to the law and the evidence. “Lethim that is without sin cast the first stone.” William Childers For Sheriff Wm, Chiiders, it is ganerally believed, wiil get the Republican nomination for Sheriff, Some be lieve the contest will rest be tween Mr. Cailders and Dr. Sea go, Either of them should make a competent Sheriff It is hoped that the primaries will be conducted in a bharmoni. ous way and every man will sup. port the nominee. Mr. Cuilders is well liked by all and will, he says, give a square deal. Services at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday. Probably the best and most in teresting services held at our Y. M.C A. was the Bible lecture last Sunday by Dr, J. H. Ma- gee, Considering the warm wea. ther and ocher hindrances a large crowd was out, Dr, Magee, being an able man in letter and in science, imparved much rich information to his hearers, Tomorrow is ‘Boys’ Day.” The hours are trom 4 to 5 p,m. Come on the hour, The quarters are now partly furnished and members miy go up, and rest, read and converse. 8193 E, Washington. CHARGED WITH SHOOTING MAN. Jeff Johnson, co’ored, arrested Mondvy vight by Officers Lloyd and DeLong on a charge of as. sault with intent to kill, was tak- en before Justice Jenkins Mon- day afternoon and bound over to the Grand Jury in $1,000 bail. He of the prize fighters’ names is accused of shooting H. Craw ford and Millard Hoh man, both colored, late Monday night, Ac cording to the story told by Crawford he had loaned Johuson $2 about two weeks ago and lat. er loaned him 50c, The money matter brought about trouble, according to Crawford. the two engaged ina fight last Fri- diy might, in which Johnson was worsted Crawford came across Johnson in Henry Tripp's saloon Monday uight, and Johnson is said to have started a rumpus and as a result was ordered from the sa loon by Tripp Waiting outside he foltowed Crawford ucross the street and shot once at him,strik ing him in the back, after grap pling with him, the gun gun in. flicting a flesh wound in Craw- ford’s head. Two more shots were fired, one of which struck Hoh!man in the left leg, The ball was extracted Monday. 3819 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. | Let us practice Economy, Sobriety, Refinement and Pun- ctuality--the-e three essentials make the man and the woman. Patronize the Firms that advertise. Hal For Rent Thave alarge hsii 38x48, con. venient for sucieiy. church or club meetings. Wiil fix up hall to suit tenant. JAS. B. BON DMAN, 2204 E. Kansas St. Political. ANNOUNCEMENTS. (Continued from acother page ) FOR COUNTY CLERK I HEREBY announce my-elf as a candidate for county clerk, subjec: to the decision of the Republican Primaries Sept. 15 1910 CHARLES W. BYERS. FOR SENATOR. I hereby announce my candidacy for the Repnbilean nomination — for state senator in the Borty-fitth senatorial district. LOGAN Hay. I hereby announce myself a candid- ate for the office of state senator from the Forty-fifth senatorial district of Tllinois subject’ to the Republican primary election to be held Thursday,Sepiember 15 LAWRENCH# L FLINN, For Sheriff Wm. Childers Republican candidate, election Sept. 15 1910. Subscribe for The Forum, 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 alittle cheaper than up town stores. Our service is good. Will you please call or telephone and let us have the next order? We are on school, business and college girls and boys—see. Our Goons are Fresu Dany The 2 > Union Grocery Co 18th and Cass Sts. Tel. Old 1849 REISCH BREWERY Co | t | City Brewery, Their Bottle Beer is Fine , Bock’s Special | Can't be Beat Try it! phates ne rs ee Tak awed Wor wll keaaessrTeh ork aone, by the day or Contract, Cail on or telephooe, Oscar Peandrews, 931 So, Pastield St Tel, old: 4290 Talk of the Town After seeing the great parade and enjoying the holiday, come to Masonic Hall Monday evening and trip the light fantastic until you have been well pleased. Music by Nix Orchestra. You can reach The Forum over the following phones: Old—E L. Rogers' residence 4622; printing office 998 and business office 423 The Labor Day ball at Masonic Hall Sept. 5th will be the finest and the largest attended since Easter. Everyone is preparing for it. Are you? A number of colored people at tended "Soldiers' City" at Peoria this week. Mesdames Vincent, St. Louis, and Ocrey of Louisiana, Mo. and Mr. Lobbins of Buxton, Ia. are visiting Mrs. O.lie Berry, 1804 E. Monroe St. Mr. Walker & Co. took in the "Soldiers' City" at Peoria Sunday. Mrs. Ollie Berry and guests were in Peoria Sunday and Thursday. Miss Mary Woods, Ds Moines Ia. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wright, Seventh and Mason Streets. Mrs. Bertha T. Franklin of Indianapolis, formerly of this city, is visiting Mrs. T. Tucker. Mrs. Essie Ayers has returned from a two we ks visit to Indianapolis. Hear Rev. Hillman at the Y. M. C A. tomorrow. 4 to 5 p. m. Men only. 8191 E Washington Streets. Let the Gem Cafe prepare your luncheons for private or public receptions. FOR RENT—Five room house in good condition. Hard and soft water. Apply 1519 So. Seventeenth Street. Mrs. V. Johns n and L. Arb buckle are visiting Mrs. Char es Brown, South Fifteenth Street. 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 SPECIAL Y-SATUDAYS Give us a Call 922 S. 18th St (near P. G. Church) WARRICK & BARNETT, Proprietresses --- R Hair braids made to order 2127 E. Kansas St. Prices reasonable. AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and Shampoo Soap 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by a'l Druggists Springfie d, Illinois 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 Mildred Park WASHINGTON PARK LINCOLN PARK or the Country Club WHITE CITY New 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 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 Card of Thanks The Misses Jacobs wish to thank their friends for kindnesses shown them in assisting in the funeral and burial of their brother, Clarence, who died Monday at the County Poor Farm and was interred at Oak Ridge Wednesday. A Thos. Nix Jack Gray Bert Smith Rennick Vires From Union Comes Strength 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 An Injury to One is the Concern of All A small sum each month will carry a full membership—with cash benefits for sickness—according to $100,000 on deposit at State House to safe and guarantee fulfillment of contracts. A suitable ion, high or low. 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We are running on our own merits. You people, and not us, are to be the judges. We are out regularly every Saturday and go in every corner of the city. We feel that the people get value received whey advertise with us. You know cream from sour milk, you are not fools. We want your assistance and can assist you. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 You can purchase colored papers at Ousley's Restaurant, 819 E. Washington street; Thompson's store, 11th and Washington; Robert's Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol Ave; Union Grocery Store, 18th and Cass Sts.. and at the Forum office, 305 $ So. 6th.