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THE FORUM Vol. 7. No. 37 DECATUR NEWS. H. A. Watkins Marries Miss Leaverritt of Chicago—A Brilliant Affair—Personals and Local Matter of Interest. On the second Sunday in December Rev. Morrow, of the St. Peters M. E. Church of this city, will preach a special sermon in honor of and for the especial benefit of the young men of Decatur. The Rev. Morrow has not announced his subject as yet, but it will no doubt be one which will intensely interest the young men of ar city, and will be designed to [Single Copy 5 cents] do them much good. Special seats will be arranged for the men, and as it is a special message to them and in a form so that they all can understand, it is expected, that there will be a great influx of those who do not regularly attend. It is not to be understood this is to be a rally by any means, nor a revival, but there is a longing desire of Dr. Morrow and his assistants to get the young men more interested in the church by having a better understanding between each other. No admission fee will be charged, and all the boys are expected to be there and bring their girls—those of them who are so fortunate and so desire—and as far as the management is concerned, those who have no girl and do not desire to come alone, may bring some other fellow's girl, so long as there is no friction. It will be well to recall that there are numerous white ministers in the city at present who are giving this same sort of thing and are charging an admission fee for the same, which will be in the form of an educational discourse. This we shall have for nothing. Mr. Major Casey, formerly of Bloomington, has returned from his trip to Detroit. Harry Goins is getting to be quite a horse trainer. They don't come too wild for him. Otis Page has resigned from Nat. Shoe Repairing Co. to assist his father in his business, who has been a resident of Decatur for quite a number of years and is one of the best known men in his line. George Trice has established himself as the champion ticket seller of Decatur. He sold in the neighborhood of half a hundred tickets for the Vernon lecture, which failed to materialize. It was a shame to have to give the money back. Mrs. Dr. Buster has been on the sick list, but is steadily improving. The "Devil's Kitchen" entertainment given at the St. Peters Church last Tuesday evening, was a well attended affair, and outside of a slight disturbance in the audience by some children, everything went along lovely. Mr. Geo. Howard, of S. Spring avenue, has been on the sick list for a few days. He is better. Miss Georgia Leftly, one of Deatur's high school brilliants, has been confined to her room for several days this week on account of a very severe cold, which, unfortunately, kept her from school and detained her from her studies for that length of time. Having been under the care of a good physician, she will be able to attend school at the beginning of the next week, much to the delight of her girl friends, with whom Miss Leftly is very popular. Mr. Jessie Douglas, a well-liked young man of this city, gave a private dinner to a number of his friends, on 312 S. Broadway, on Thanksgiving. There were not so many present, but the spread that Mr. Douglas set before those who were there was sufficient to be remembered for a long time by those of them who happened to be present. Thanksgiving was spent by a number of our young men in the hunting field, this including Riley Jackson, Herbert Hurley, Otto Murriel and a number of other young sportsmen, all of whom report a very profitable day in that line. Turkey day was spent at all the churches, in eating and in the rendering of programs. At the Baptist church there was an excellent dinner for the small sum of 25 cents, and the same held forth at the Methodist church. At the Methodist church the new Dr. Buster spoke to quite a large and appreciative audience. Dinner was served down stairs. The young men of Decatur are preparing strenuously for the drill which is to take place at the hall for the benefit of the church some time in the near future. The drill is to be a competitive one against the girls, and the boys are beginning to realize that they will "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1910 have to be up and doing to beat the girls, as the girls have beaten them once already. The boys are under the direction of Corp. Montcellus of the 8th I. N. G. Grand Worthy Councilor, Mrs. Wormack, has been here in the interest of the Calanthe Court, to be known hereafter as the Golden Rule. She has been a guest of Mrs. Chas. Brown, and the court which she set up has absolutely nothing to do with the court which exists here today, having new officers, new members and everything new. She has reported a very agreeable and successful visit. On Dec. 1, 1910, Mrs. Clanton, who is very well known in literary and social circles here, will present, at Traver's hall, "Cinderella," "Red Riding Hood," and "Sleeping Beauty," all in fine costumes, which will be well worth the money spent in going to see it. CHURCH NOTES. Thanksgiving was observed in full at the Zion Baptist church. Dinner was served during the day and quite an interesting program was rendered in the evening. Dinner was served in abundance at St. Paul's A. M. E. church on Thanksgiving. The blue and the yellow side ran a fair race. The guests were numerous all day and as well as the night, foretelling a financial success. All seemed to enjoy the social side as well as the blue and the yellow side. Rev. J. M. Smalley preached an able sermon at Grace M. E. church on Thanksgiving day. A small crowd was present, owing to the fact that few people knew that the pastor would be able to preach. Tomorrow there will be the usual divine services and Sunday school at 9:30. The church will be warm and comfortable. Miss Leslie Slaughter gave an enjoyable dinner to a number of her friends at her home on North Calhoun street last Thursday evening. A number of courses were served. Rev. Crockett preached another of his interesting sermons last Sunday evening to a large congregation. He spoke on the Fire and the Holy Ghost. He said that no church ever called a man to preach. God calls a man to preach, he is then fired by the Spirit, he is inspired by the Holy Ghost, and is bound to speak out. He said that if a man can not feel fire when it is put to his body, he is dead; so with the Christian; if he cannot feel the fire of the Spirit and the Holy Ghost, he is spiritually dead and needs new Christian life. The reason it is so cold around the North Pole is that it is so far from the equator. So with the Christian; he gets cold in Christ because he gets so far from Him. PLEASANT GROVE Rev. S. L. Edwards, of Pleasant Grove, baptized five candidates at Mt. Zion church last Sunday and received one who had been out of the church twenty years. Rev. Edwards will preach Sunday at 11 a. m. on "Business Life." The public is cordially invited. He is a fluent and impressive speaker and you will be benefited by hearing him. At 8 p. m. Rev. F. P. Thornton will preach. Subject, "Name of Christ." With the Churches St. Paul's A. M. E. church is preparing to install a pipe organ. Geo. Donegan, the veteran chorister, is chairman of the committee who will raise the finances. The citizens of Springfield, regardless of their religious persuasion, should rally to the committee and assist in this very laudable undertaking as a monument to Mr. Donegan for his most excellent service to this city. Zion Baptist Church Rev. A. L. Williams, D. D., is preparing for his grand rally on Sunday. Rev. Williams is striving to pay the debt off. He is a worthy gentleman, a profound preacher, an earnest Christian worker, and should have the support of the people. Sunday at 11 a. m. Rev. F. P. Thornton will preach. In the evening, Rev. Williams. St. John's A. M. E. Church. Rev. Wm. Collins is a man of rare attainments and a creditable accessory to the ecclesiastical life of Springfield. Under his leadership, St. John's takes her place among the leaders in religious work in Springfield. All of the auxiliaries are moving forward, and the good people of St. John's are looking forward to a good year's work. To the Editor of THE FORUM: The W. H, and F. M. Society of Salem Baptist Church, Champaign, Ill, feel very grateful to Rev. E. Hall, President of the A. A. of T. and L., Springfield, for his assistance in making the W. T. Vernon lecture a success. A full house greeted Dr. Vernon Thursday evening, Nov. 7. The speaker held the audience spellbound from beginning to the conclusion of his remarks, on "The New Birth of Freedom." MRS. H. MARTIN, Pres. MRS. E. T. DEAN, Sec. and Church Reporter. Champaign, Ill. CHURCH NOTES Thanksgiving was observed in full at the Zion Baptist church. Dinner was served during the day and quite an interesting program was rendered in the evening. Dinner was served in abundance at St. Paul's A. M. E. church on Thanksgiving. The blue and the yellow side ran a fair race. The guests were numerous all day and as well as the night, foretelling a financial success. All seemed to enjoy the social side as well as the blue and the yellow side. Rev. J. M. Smalley preached an able sermon at Grace M. E. church on Thanksgiving day. A small crowd was present, owing to the fact that few people knew that the pastor would be able to preach. Tomorrow there will be the usual divine services and Sunday school at 9:30. The church will be warm and comfortable. Let all members and friends be out. A special thank offering of $5.25 was taken up and donated to the pastor, Thursday. St. Luke's. The Ladies' Guild of St. Luke's Episcopal church gave a social last week, which was a social and religious success. The rector, Father Wilson, is a man of most excellent parts, and is enlarging the parish. It is to be hoped that the good people of Springfield will assist Father Wilson by giving to him their moral and spiritual support. There is room for all and work for all in the great work for the uplift of humanity. The entertainment at Pleasant Grove Baptist church was superb. It took place Thanksgiving evening, and conducted under the auspices of Miss Grace Nelson, who is quite popular in real, zealous church work. CLUB NOTES The philanthropic section of the Woman's Club will meet at the Lineoln Home, Monday, Nov. 28, 1910 MRS. JULIA DUNCAN, Chairman The Mother's section of the Woman's Club met at the residence of Mrs. L. T. Brooks, of East Mason street, Monday afternoon, Nov. 21, 1910. There were about twenty in number present. While in session quite a lengthy program of work was outlined for this particular section. The members decided to donate material and also to tack comforts for the "Lincoln Home." A public mother's meeting will be held at some one of the churches every other month for the instruction of mothers. We hope all mothers will attend these series of meetings. A YOUNG HOSTESS Little Miss Mabel Brown gave a party in honor of her guest, Violet Hutchison, of Alton, Ill., on last Monday evening. The charming little hostess and her guests spent an enjoyable evening. Those present were: Baby Vera Ford, Geraldine and Vivian Terrell and Violet Hutchison. BAZAAR AT ST. LUKE'S The ladies of St. Luke's church will give an apron bazaar and fair in the guild rooms of the church at Loveland and South Grand avenues, on the evenings of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 1. An excellent musical program will be rendered each evening. Refreshments and fancy articles will be on sale. Every one is cordially invited. Admisison, 5 cents. Rev. R. L. Wilson, Priest in charge; Mrs. Anna Harmon, chairman of Guild. THE TUSKEGEE NEGRO CON FERENCE. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Nov. 19, 1910.—The twentieth annual session of the Tuskegee Negro conference will convene at Tuskegee Institute on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18 and 19, 1911. On Wednesday, the first day, the Tuskegee Negro conference will be held. Among the topics to be discussed are: Making Farming Pay, Successful Truck Farming, Fruit Raising, Live Stock and Poultry Raising, Cotton Raising. How to Successfully Manage a Large Plantation, How to Make a Living on a Small Farm. A number of prominent white planters are expected to be present and the question of making tenant farming more profitable both to the landlord and to the tenant will be discussed somewhat at length. On Thursday the annual workers' conference will be held. On this occasion an unusually large number of persons directly engaged in Negro education from the schools of the South especially or interested in the uplift of the Negro are expected to be present. Among the subjects that will be taken up at the workers' conference are the following: How can Ministers, Teachers and Business Men assist the farmers to make Agriculture more Profitable, particularly by assisting in teaching farmers more efficient methods of farming and also to develop the business side of farming. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AT CHICAGO. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, will speak in Chicago Sunday evening, Dec. 4, at Orchestra Hall, under the auspices of the Sunday Evening Club, and on Monday afternoon at the University of Chicago. Monday at noon the Scooby Club, composed of 26 Congregational ministers, will entertain him at luncheon. This will be Dr. Washington's first visit to our section of the country since his trip through portions of Europe, where he studied the conditions of the lowly of foreign lands, while loyalty sought to do him honor as a leading American citizen and benefactor. It is quite likely that during Mr. Washington's two days' stay there a great number of Colored people will be given an opportunity to hear him. The Tuskegee Graduate Club of Chicago has a promise from him to speak for them before he leaves the city. Dr. E. J. Fisher, of Olivet Baptist church, has also arranged for the noted educator to speak to his congregation after he leaves Orchestra Hall, which will be about 9 o'clock Sunday evening. Arrangements are being made for Dr. Washington to deliver short addresses at several Colored churches while there, so as many Colored people as possible may have an opportunity to receive the moral and spiritual benefit which only Dr. Washington can give. In our next issue Dr. Washington's complete program for Chicago will probably be published. No admisison charge will be made at any of the public meetings. Evanston and Milwaukee will also most likely be favored with a visit by the distinguished educator before he returns to his work in the South. DR. CRIPPEN HANGED Dr. H. H. Crippen, the American dentist, accused of murdering his wife, Feb. 1, 1910, by administering deadly poison, was hanged in London last Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. He never confessed. It is believed by some that his wife is still alive. "GRANDFATHER" LAW UN CONSTITUTIONAL The so-called grandfather clause in the constitution of Maryland, whose purport was to deprive Colored men of their political privileges, has been declared unconstitutional and void by the U. S. circuit judge sitting at Baltimore. The case will be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States. Among the Industries. Mr. J. Farmer, the founder of J. Farmer & Sons Capitol Carpet Cleaning Co., deserves much credit for his indomitable will and business sacumen. Like many of the early fathers, he built wisely, and today the Capitol Carpet Cleaning Company is a fixed star in the business of Springfield. Here you see men weaving carpets, some preparing material for the machines to be woven. Mr. Farmer reflects credit upon himself and proves the business possibility of the Colored man in this community. 15 cents Per Month QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS No Reasonable Excuse DOUBTFUL: Because you must work late at the office is no reasonable excuse why you should accept an invitation of your employer to a restaurant dinner. As you say, there is absolutely no wrong in it from your viewpoint. But the world will think harm, and, moreover, there may be somewhere in the background a friend of your employer's wife who will take pains to let her know that you dined alone with her husband. Plain Sewing as Business J. J.: I would advise you to have some business cards printed and distribute them in the localities that you think would need your services. It takes a little time to get a start in this kind of work, but by making the necessary efforts to get the right kind of customers in the beginning the chances are that you will be able to build up a business that will give you a comfortable livelihood. Mental Laziness Bad Habit MAUDE H. R.: I am afraid you are mentally lazy. As you have so much leisure you had better decide what sort of work you most prefer, then take hold with both hands and resolve to be thorough and diligent, leaving no loose ends or raveled threads to the end of the day. The truth is that laziness, either physical or mental, eats into the daily life as the moth eats into a garment. There are moth eaten young women, the fabric of whose minds have almost been marred by yielding to indolence. No single thing so quickly robs a girl of her beauty, so surely takes away her charm, as the fatal drifting into the line of least resistance. Laziness nearly always ends in melancholy and nervous depression. Building Up Small Business. MRS. G. T. P.: In building up a small business there are two methods by which it may be accomplished. One is by personal solicitation, and the other is by sending samples of work through the mail. If you decide to use a mailing list for the purpose of advertising your wares provide yourself with neat and attractive cards. A man writing a business letter or seeking an interview personally knows that the makeup of his letterheads or the card he presents will pass the same inspection that his dress and bearings will pass should he obtain the interview. Business representatives do not neglect this detail, and surely the woman who is starting in some new venture cannot afford to do so either. Change of Environment Needed. M. P. S.: From your letter I think that you need some mental relaxation. You take your work too serious. You can get this relaxation only by dropping all thoughts that completely tire you. Work while you work and play while you play would be a good motto for you to adopt. Most women take their work too seriously. It is not frivolity to like the bright, happy things of life and to force oneself to take notice of them. It is self-preservation. Sizing Up One's Abilities WORRIED: Perhaps you are incapable of sizing up your own capabilities. If one is to judge by the long columns of "help wanted" in the papers and the short ones of situations wanted, the demand for workers, especially among women, is greater than the supply. As you are now obliged to earn your own living, the first question to ask yourself is the kind of work you like best to do and what are the opportunities for you to secure work along these lines and are you fitted for the work? At first it may be necessary to take any work that is offered, but if you have a definite idea of the line of work you wish to do and work with that end in view you will eventually win out in your chosen field. THE K. OF P. LODGE FLOUR ISHES. Capital City Lodge No. 12, K. of P., is now in a most flourishing condition. The lodge has a large, healthy membership, composed of young men. It is the hope and aim of the lodge, within the next six months, to increase its membership to 150, and to do something that will redound to the honor and credit of the lodge and the Colored people of the city. After the last meeting, a social banquet was served at the restaurant of C. C., H. Sallie, 728 E. Washington street. The nomination of officers for the next six months will take place at the first meeting in December. FAVORITE PREACHER. Coupon. One Vote for Rev. ..... Name..... $5.00 in gold will be given away to the preacher receiving highest number of votes above 100. Five cents must accompany each vote. THE FORUM ROGERS & OSBY Proprietors and Publishers 119 N. Eighth St. A weekly 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. One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c Saturday, Nov. 26, 1910. EDITORIAL DR. VERNON DID NOT COME. Thet failure of Dr. W. T. Vernon to appear here last Wednesday evening, as was extensively advertised, was quite a shock and a surprise to the people here. A large crowd was preparing to hear him. The Y. M. C. A. and the officers who had prepared one of the best possible programs for the occasion, were embarrassed and chagrined to have the people thus disappointed. The facts in the case are these: Rev. Hall presented a proposition to Mr. Bellamy wherein Dr. Vernon was to come here by Mr. Hall's arrangement, but under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., in that the Y. M. C. A. was only to get a percentage of the door receipts and bear part of the expenses. The Y. M. C. A. had nothing to do with arranging for the expense of Dr. Vernon and did not know anything, save that certain per cent of door receipts was to be theirs. Mr. Bellamy and Mr. Hall presented the proposition to the association and the association accepted the proposition. Mr. Bellamy has been gone for the past two weeks and Rev. Hall was out of the city for the past two or three weeks, and Mr. C. A. Brown, G. E. Ousley, Ed Gorum and myself worked to carry out the work creditably on this end of the road. We consider the matter unbusinesslike and an injustice to the Y. M. C. A. and the people of Springfield. Rev. Hall, the advance agent for the lecture, wrote the following letter, which explains itself: Decatur, Ill., Nov. 22, 1910. Dear Sir:—The marked paper inclosed will tell the story of Dr. Vernon. He was called back to Washington by telegram and just had to go. I cannot say just when he will be able to come back and fill the engagements he had to cancel. Please put this in the daily papers. Look for me to come home Wednesday or Thursday. Sorry for the disappointment. The following telegram explains more fully why Dr. Vernon had to cancel his engagements here and at Decatur: Washington, D. C., Nov. 19th. W. T. Vernon, 804 North Center St., Bloomington, IL. Bloomington, Ill. Your presence here next Monday im peratively required. GEM CAFE HAS RE-OPENED The Gem Cafe, located at 819 East Washington street, which was destroyed by fire October 17th, has reopened and is the best equipped restaurant in the state conducted by colored people, outside of Chicago and Decatur. The building has been completely remodeled and has been refurbished, with side mirrors and a soda fountain attached. Everything is in a sanitary condition and the proprietor says that it will be conducted by strictly first class management. The reputation of the restaurant as an eating place is well known. It is to be commended. MORTUARY BEARD—Died, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, Nov. 22, 1910, at the Lincoln Colored Home, Mrs. Mary A. Beard, aged 42 years. The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Rev. George W. Wright and Rev. J. H. Sydes officiating. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Beard, who was one of the oldest residents of the county, is survived by one son, George J. Beard, of this city; one brother, Thomas Killian, of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Emily Taborn, of Boone, Iowa. WASHINGTON IN CHAR LOTTE. The Afro-Presbyterian (Negro) The Afro-Presbyterian (Negro). On last Friday evening, according to previous announcement, Dr. Booker T. Washington spoke in the Auditorium of our city. This was Dr. Washington's first appearance before a Charlotte audience. The large building was almost filled to its uttermost capacity. There were about three thousand people out to hear the distinguished speaker—a thousand of whom were white. The speech was characteristic. The colored people were urged and exhorted to prepare themselves for useful service, to be honest and faithful to every trust, to save money, start a bank account, live in the country and own a home, etc. The whites were reminded of the ways in which they could help the Negro. The things uttered by Dr. Washington were just the things that many of us hear every day—things that might be called commonplace, but they appeared to be vitalized afresh by the personality of the man. Mr. Washington grips the attention of his audience and carries it along with him with the greatest ease. In the last analysis his ability to do this is found in that mysterious something called personality. He is a great personality—the incarnation of genius. He knows how to please, and adroitly seeks to avoid giving any offense. This one fact perhaps accounts for his popularity and success in his difficult task among people who are not always in sympathy with him and his work. His presence and his speeches in North Carolina will do good. They will enlighten the colored people on many things and will give emphasis to many things that others are teaching and will strengthen the good feeling between the white and colored people. The Charlotte (N. C.) Observer (White). He spoke in platitudes but pro- foundly; simply but cogently; humor- ously but appealing, and every word he uttered was as if by prophetic voice. Not a colored man heard him that was not enraptured, and not a whit- man that was not moved either by convincing logic or by the sheer powers of the orator. Dr. Washington is a rare combination of a man. He is no weakling as an economic leader of his generation; he can stand his ground against the educated geniuses of the country in so far as education means a liberal acquaintance with nature and its relentless laws. Dr. Washington speaks as a man speaking to men, not as the acknowledged peer, of the people of his race. Seldom a word he uttered was of more than two syllables. The profundity of his argument was its simplicity; the grandeur of his thought was its naturalness; the keenness of his wit was its originality. The speech he delivered is a fair ex- ample of the man behind the voice. It was a wonderful production in its conception and in the effect it produc- ed upon the immense mass of people that thronged into the building. ST. LOUIS REPUBLICANISM. In the election of this year the result in St. Louis has excited general comment throughout the country. But nothing unusual has happened here except that the vote in both city and state, on account of a proposed amendment of the constitution, was larger than the average in off years. St. Louis has been giving heavy Republican majorities a long time. Its last Democratic plurality in a presidential year was in 1884, or more than a quarter of a century ago. St. Louis is asked why the so-called Democratic tidal wave did not affect this city. The true way to put the question is why Republicans in St. Louis and Missouri went to the polls instead of absenting themselves, as occurred in many other cities and states. Republican failure to vote caused the "landslide" of 1910. Nowhere was the Democratic vote in excess of the party's former highest figures. The Republicans of St. Louis turned out and voted. If the Republicans up-state in New York had done the same Stimson would have been elected governor by a great majority. But it must also be remarked of the Republicans of St. Louis and Missouri that they have a profound distrust of the Democratic party and could not be induced under any circumstances to give it a vote of confidence. This feeling is based on long experience in the state as an oppressed minority. If the Democratic party has ever given the opposite party a fair deal, or a city or state good government, or the nation wise and competent policies, the Republicans of Missouri have not been able to discover it. Neither have they been deluded by the insurgency that makes deals with Democrats and expects good to come of it. Such politics is not for the Missouri style of Republican. The party in this state went into the election of 1910 with solid lines and steadfast faith in long-established party principles. Herein is the explanation of why the Republicans again carried Missouri and swept St. Louis by more than the accustomed big majority. The official count is adding to it, which fact carries additional dismay to those who have been pretending that the vote of St. Louis will not stand investigation. It is the honest voice of the people, and events will carry regret to the cities that faltered.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. ON LOUD TALKING The Age directs the especial attention of the pulpit and the people to the discouraging habit of Colored men and women of loud talking in public places, in the streets and in the cars. The pulpit, we are sure, is not afraid to speak out against the rudeness of such conduct, nor fear to say plainly that loud talking and boisterousness, in many instances, explain why so many Negroes are objectionable in public resorts. The Age is not seeding to close up everybody's mouth. We are simply anxious that the mouth that talks the most shall open at a less convenient angle in the future than in the past. Whispering is not at all times audible, and is sometimes exasperating, yet in public places it is more to be desired and more easily tolerated than the whoops and war crys so common among us. In respect of these painful observations there is too small a difference in the public conduct between the trained and the untrained, the educated and the uneducated. Both talk out and both talk much; too much. The women particularly ought to be very careful not only in the manner of speech but in the character of conversation. Unbecoming conduct in woman is pitiful and very aggravating indeed. Too often one may tell without turning the head, whether several women in a store, or a car, or in the streets, are white women or colored women. "Lord, chille"—that is the pass word and the high sign; the jabbering that follows unmistakably identifies milady. Not only in respect of loud talking and smiling that may be heard a block ahead, or behind, but in general demeanor, there is vast room for improvement, and heaven knows the time for it is upon us. There is no need, for example, of getting blue in the face at every passenger on a street car simply because we are all riding in the same direction. Why enter a car looking like the soldiers who had been at war three days and three nights with the impens and to whom even thoughts were painful? Look pleasant. Show your "raising" and wherever you are, be courteous. Humility and courtesy are priceless treasures. We all may possess them. If you must laugh, don't alarm the city. If you must talk, don't imagine that everybody wants to hear why you don't move to Harlem, or how you really despise your pastor, or what you said to the gas man, or what might be your opinion of Reno, the asylum of the rich and the unhappy. Be a gentleman. Be a lady. Neither term means loud noise or fancy dressing. We may win by behavior often where demands are unheeded. Remember that from your conduct Time is writing the minutes of an entire race.—New York Age. And this may be applied everywhere, nearly. ELECTED CHAIRMAN Rev. J. D. Tate was elected chairman of the Directors' Board for the Home Protective Association for the State of Illinois, at the Imperial Congress meeting of the Home Protective Association, a reliable, progressive fraternal insurance company, which convened in Hannibal, Mo., Nov. 18th and 19th. Rev. Tate was elected on the Board of Directors to organize and supervise the work in general of the State of Illinois. Dr. C. R. McDowell, the Chief Regent of the Company; Prof. J. H. Pelham, the Imperial Secretary; Dr. R. H. Beal, the Treasurer. These are men of character and ability, and men whose honesty in connection with public affairs bespeaks much for the perpetuation among our people of this business. Prof. Geo. F. Nell, who is general organizer for the company, is a man of task and push, who seems to know no failure. The company is seven years old. It has collected $75,433.55. The home office building at Hamblet and other property purchased by the company, amounts to $3,500. It has paid all of its sick and death claims with a balance of $15,949 on hand. If you wish to become a member see Rev. D. J. Tate, 1694 East Miller street, Springfield, Illinois. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. Count Leo Tolstoi, the great philosopher and author, of Russia, is dead. Chicago Republicans should harmonize and get together and make a strenuous warfare for success next Spring. The churches are supposed to be instruments for moral, intellectual and spiritual elevation to the communities in which they are located. Many of them are, but too many of them are not. There is a reason or cause for the later condition just as pertinent as the cause for the former. The laxity is not altogether on the part of the head, but too often the fault is chargeable to the head. We all know that the leaders of a church are just as much responsible for the success or failure of a church as is the "Preacher." We need intelligent men of moral stamina in our pulpits, and wise, able men as in our churches. Every now and then a bunch of Colored political historians rise up and offer to debate the subject: "Resolved, That Abraham Lincoln had no desires to emancipate the Negroes from slavery." The affirmative side never has any trouble getting up a fight, however. The Lincoln birthday anniversary will be fittingly observed by the Colored Historical Society. Last year we had a glorious time. What do you think of the nerve of the Democratic governor-elect of Massachusetts, Mr. Foss, who had the audacity to ask Senator Lodge, authoritively, to withdraw his (Lodge's) candidacy for U. S. Senator? John W. Kern, of Indiana, Democrat, who will succeed the Hon. A. J. Beveridge, it will is said, is O. K. The Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, the venerable warrior from Illinois, will have another opportune time to show his great powers, rehabilitating the Republican party. Those who think that Governor Deneen is politically "dead" will wake up surprised and astonished one of these days. Wanted—Agents and Correspondents for The Forum at Peoria, Jacksonville, East St. Louis, Bloomington, Champaign, Danville, Alton, Quincy, Chicago, St. Louis, Edwardsville and all cities and towns in a radius of 200 miles of Springfield or more. Liberal commission paid. Address THE FORUM, 119 N. 8th St., Springfield, Ill. The East End Shoe store is better able to accommodate its customers since Miss Ransom has been secured as clerk in the store. We will fit you with any kind of shoe you want at any time and if you can't come to the store, call old phone 3914. Will fit your feet up in your own home. If we fail to have exactly what you want, will get it for you, regardless of cost. Give us a trial. Respectfully, J. P. ROBERTS SHOE STORE, 1707 E. Capitol avenue. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor AND Resturant Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish! Served in Any Style 1325 E. Mason St. MRS. L. FISHER, Prop. Cora Wells Chile Parlor and Short Orders 302 N 12th St. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM 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. 7:00 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. m 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. m 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 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. *2:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:00 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. 9:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR French and Dry Steam Cleaning PRESSING ALTERATIONS AND A REPAIRING SPECIALTY Old Phone 3309 N. E. Cor. 15th and Washington Bell Phone 2156 Office Hours 9 to 12 A. M. 2 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. Dr. N. B. FORD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery Room 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sts. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS Today is Saturday, pay for THE FORUM. ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND NOTARIES PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1963 Office: 223 1-2 South Fifth Street The Lincoln Manu The Lincoln Manual Training School Telephone, Old 3309 1501 EAST WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, Illinois INSTRUCTIONS IN Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Domestic Science, Other trades will be added as necessity deman Work Shop Open Daily (except Monday) from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. Tuesday and from 7 E. C. HAMILTON, Principal INSTRUCTIONS IN Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science. Imperial 5 Hals PETER ME 529 NORTH PETER MEYERS & CO. 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE The Gem Cafe Quick Service. Brilliantly Illuminated. The Place to eat when hungry Everything to suit you Regular Meals and Short Orders. Try our Pies Special Attention given to Parties and Banquets Our Motto is—"To give more and better eatables for your money than any other place in the City." 819 E. Washington St. G. E. Ousley, Proprietor. The Best Thing for the Most Trouble WI-DA-ME SALVE Useful in any home and useful every day MADE BY WI-DA-ME Co., Fairmount, Ind. FOR—Catarrh, Group, Colds, Coughs, Lagrippe, Quinzy, Tonsilitis, Sore Throat, Congestion of Lungs and Pneumonia, Hay Fever, Asthma, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pains, Lame Back, Sprains, Bruises, Stiff or Sore Muscles, Blood Poison, Ulcers, Old Sores, Carbuncles, Boils, Cuts, Wounds, Fever Blisters, Sores in Mouth, Insect Bites, Burns, Scalds, Eczema, Earache, Headache, Toothache, Teething, Frosted Feet, Corns, Bunions, Female Diseases, Childbirth, Fever, Sleeplessness, Sore Eyes, Lumbago and Kidney Trouble, Piles, Tetter, Ringworm, Itch, Ivy Poison, Complexion and Pimples, Cracked or Chapped Hands, Sore Breast and Nipples, Erysipelas, Sore or Itching Scalp, and Cold, Sweating, Burning or Aching Feet. 150 S.17 th.St., Springfield, Ill. RATES REASONABLE LOOK NATIVE SALVE DISCOVERED 3500 feet down in the earth. When the doctor fails try a box 25c, 50c, $1 Mrs. P. Taylor, Agt. 1721 E. Kansas Av. ATIONS IN Tailoring, Shoemaking, k ing, Laundry Work, Science, led as necessity demands. Classes Tuesday and Thursday Eve. from 7 to 9:30 P. M. TON, Principal You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find IMPERIAL $3 HATS at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. We believe it's the best $3.00 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new Fall and Winter shapes that are ready. YERS & CO. SIDE SQUARE Prices for Half Soles Men's Sewed on Machine, 50c Ladies' Sewed on Machine, 40c Half Soles Tacked, 35c Opposite Grand Hotel All Work Done Promptly 321 E. Jefferson St. American Cleaners Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing All Work Guaranteed French Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Clothing. Goods called for and delivered. Prices reasonable. O. P. BERRY, Prop. 1808 E. Monroe St. Old Phone 3632 A New Enterprise The Economical Coal Company WM. WOODS, Mgr. BOTH TELEPHONES 1376 Sixth and Madison Sts. Visit H. Sallie's New Furniture Store 726 E. Wash'ton St. Tel. Main 3820 = New and Second-Hand Furniture, Stoves, Ranges and Hardware We can Furnish your House Complete. Our Prices are Reasonable. Our Terms are Cash or Easy Payments CALL AND INSPECT CLARKSON'S (ORIGINAL) Benzoin Lotion Has no equal for Chapped Face and Hands. Why not TRY it? 25c Per Bottle. Clarkson's Modern Drug Store 213 South Sixth St. The best place to trade on CLOTHING SHOES, HATS and FURNISHINGS AT PHILIP SILBERMAN'S 121 S. Seventh St. SPRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS Hartmann Bros. Wholesale and Retail Both Phones 527 900 and 902 E. Washington St. Springfield, - Illinois Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty. NOT You can secure any of the calli NOTICE You can secure any of the colored newspapers by calling at THE FORUM Office: 119 North Eighth Street Also, books by Negro A and tracts from Kelley Mi are The Age; The Freeman Express; Washington, D. papers. Also, books by Negro Authors—Dunbar's Works and tracts from Kelley Miller. The leading papers are The Age; The Freeman; The Planet; Dallas; Texas, Express; Washington, D. C., Bee, and the Chicago papers. Fashionable Dressmaking General Agency and Teacher of Ladies' Tailoring System 308 N. 15th St. Springfield, Ill. AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Druggists Springfield, Illinois A. JACKMAN & SON GROCERIES AND COUNTRY PRODUCE Your trade solicited Phone, Old 4647 2104 E. STUART BEN KIRMAN THE TAILOR CLEANING, DYEING, REPAIRING AND PRESSING OF LADIES' AND GENTS' GARMENTS WHILE YOU WAIT Clothes Bought and Sold Hats Cleaned and Re-Blocked Old Phone 1550 112 N. 7th Street Springfield, Illinois MONEY TO LOAN FROM $5.00 UP On Househsld Goods, Horses and Wagons, Cows and other Chattels on weekly and monthly payments Easiest terms of any loan office in the city. Everything Confidential. Plenty of money on hand. B. GENAUST B. GENAUST 121 SOUTH FOURTH STREET New Phone 1821 Old Phone 4280 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 WAYY. 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. Authors—Dunbar's Works eller. The leading papers ; The Planet; Dallas; Texas, C., Bee, and the Chicago Patterns Cut to Order BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 E. Washington St. Does first class work and prompt service. Our motto is to please. Goods called for and delivered. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be con- vinced. Call up 207, both phones. Geo. Bollman, Prop. & Mgr. FURNISHED ROOMS. With or without Board, 1203 E. Washington Street. MRS. E. TERRELL, Prop. FOR RENT. One beautiful 6-room house, well built and finished, cheap, one block from car line on 17th, between Pine and Cedar streets. Apply to E. L. Rogers, 119 North Elighth street, or 1505 South 17th street. WANT AD. WANTED—Two first-class young men to room or board; nice, pleasant surroundings. Inquire No. 1323 East Enterprise. 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. 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old), Office; 3329. " " " Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. LOCAL NEWS. Our Telephone is: Main. Bell 3806. Mrs. L. M. Murray, of Holden, Mo., is the honored guest of Mrs. E. T. Cottman, of S. 15th street. Patronize the advertisers. Mrs. Bass. of E. Brown street, had the pleasure of entertaining a friend on Thanksgiving who is a resident of Chicago. Begin early for the great Elks' ball, Dec. 26. Mr. Clarence Leggins and wife returned to the city on last Monday evening, their honeymoon tour having reached its termination. The parties had a delightful time while South, and enjoyed a grand reception given in their honor by Mrs. P. Jennings, who is the aunt of Mr. Leggins. Elks' annual ball, Arion Hall, Monday, Dec. 26, 1910. Mr. Joe Overby, superintendent of St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday School, has returned to the city, having spent two weeks in Paducah, Ky., visiting relatives. Remember we have moved in the Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. Mrs. J. M. Smalley was indisposed Thursday. See Mrs. E. L. Rogers for dressmaking, plain or fancy. Old Telephone 4622. A fire destroyed the house at 911 E. Miller street Thursday. The Y. M. C. A. will hold services at their old quarters tomorrow, No. $ 819_{1/2}$ E. Washington street, where they are nicely fixed up. All members and friends, please be out. An interesting program will be rendered. Mrs. Wells, of Champaign, was in the city Thursday in the interest of W. H. & F. M. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, $ 305_{1/2}$ South Sixth street. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mr. John Pope and Miss Carrie Groves were quietly united in holy matrimony at the home of Rev. A. M. Williams. Mrs. A. M. Williams, the esteemed wife of Rev. A. M. Williams, is at present somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Bass Brown, of E. Kansas street, had quite a few of the popular young people out to the holiness meeting held at her home on last Friday evening. Miss Oda LaCavah, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. H. Pendergrass, of S. 17th street, had quite a few of the popgone to visit her friends in East St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Green Johnson and family have moved back to Springfield from Quincy, Ill., and have occupied their old home at 744 N. Seventh street. Miss Grace Shelton, of Chicago, who has been the honored guest in this city for the past week, left for her home on Wednesday evening. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK THE PEOPLES DEPOSITORY ILLINOIS SAVINGS INVESTMENT ENTERPRISE LOAN & SAVING COMPANY ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK Our bank will receive deposits from the smallest to the largest amounts, interest will be paid on average balances every three months with checking privileges. We especially call your attention to our penny savings department for children, which will be inaugurated on the day of the final opening, in which deposits from one cent up will be received, on which accounts, interest will be paid as on other accounts. Let everyone begin teaching their children the habit of saving. We earnestly ask the co-operation of the public generally in our great work in the future as they have seen fit to give us in the past, which has brought us from the institution of a few dollars to our present position of thousands, we guarantee them the same attention, protection, care and profits as they have received in the past, about which we respectfully refer you to any and all of our stockholders, and customers. Let everybody deposit something. Mr. T. W. Warrick was indisposed all of last and a part of this week. Rev. Benj Johnson conducted divine services for Rev. J. M. Smalley at Buffalo last Sunday. Thanksgiving day was fittingly observed over the city last Thursday. Mrs. Mary Rollins, of E. Mason street, is slightly indisposed this week. Miss Mary Coleman, of 1029 E. Carpenter street, is on the sick list. Messrs. Perle J. Clay and Clarence Taylor, of St. Louis, Mo., will spend tomorrow in this city and will be the honored guests of Miss Zephra Sydes. Mrs. Fannie Donagan and relatives have had the pleasure of entertaining their cousin, Miss G. Shelton, of Chicago, for the past week. Mr. A. M. Williams spent the greater part of last week in Missouri on business. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Bender, of South 11th street, has been ill for several days, suffering from a severe cough and cold. Miss Mary Coleman, of North Tenth street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Rawling is slightly indisposed. Rev. M. H. Spencer will preach at St. John's A. M. E. church, Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Little Vera Ford, the daughter of Dr. N. B. Ford, is an up-to-date telephone operator. Grady & Webster, the tonsorial artists of E. Washington street, have a fine shop, first class workmen, and polite service is their motto. They have lately installed electric massage and baths. Their shop is antiseptic. These young men are worthy of your patronage. Call on them and be convinced. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Andrew B. Carter, deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator of the estate of sald deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the January Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 2nd day of January, 1911, at which time all persons having claims against sald estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to sald estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 1st day of November. 1910. JOSEPH CARTER, Administrator. Up to date Barber Shop. Razors put in shape, as good as new. CHAS. S. GIBBS, Attorney. W. W. WILSON. Thirty years experience. Hot and Cold Baths, 20c. 813 Washington St. Springfield, Illinois. PENNY SAVINGS DEPARTMENT will receive deposits from the smallest nest will be paid on average balan- cheeking privileges. fully call your attention to our penny men, which will be inaugurated on the which deposits from one cent up will is, interest will be paid as on other teaching their children the habit of fully ask the co-operation of the public the future as they have seen fit to give right us from the institution of a few of thousands, we guarantee them the and profits as they have received in fetfully refer you to any and all of o body deposit something. Respectfully yours, ENTERPRISE SAVINGS 11th and Washington Sts., Spring ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK 11th and Washington Sts., Springfield, Illinois. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806 JUDGE MURRAY TO OPEN LAW OFFICE. Judge Geo. W. Murray will open a law oee on East Adams street over Schnepp & Barnes' printing office. The long experience the judge had as county and juvenile judge makes him a very fit man for the law business. The judge will be pleased to have all of his old friends call and see him and he solicits your business. SECRET SOCIETIES Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. M. VANTREACE, W. M. WYATT JOHNSON, Sec'y. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Sec'y. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. Meets every fourth Friday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Rec'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. A. BENDER, Secretary. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. E. T. GORUM, W. Sec'y. Capitol 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. WHEN IN Coal, Wood, Country Chicken CALL OLD P. Coal, Wood, Hay, Grain Country Produce, Chickens, Etc. YOUR TRADE SOLICITED Satisfaction Guaranteed Goods Delivered Free H. I. McELROY 223 N. Thirteenth St. 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 1840 Mrs. M. L. Taylor Dress Making, Plain Sewing and Bushel Work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 1305 E. Capitol Ave. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Today is Saturday, pay for THE FORUM. NEED OF Hay, Grain Produce, ns, Etc. PHONE 4748 ELROY eenth Street No matter how long you wear a pair of our Shoes, they will retain their style and you will surely like them. Every Coal! Coal! Coal! For good Screened Lump Coal, Prompt Delivery, Full Weight and Good Service ::: ::: ::: Call Either Phone 31 Woods Ice & Coal Co. Room 3 Gaiety Theatre Building No matter where you live—or what you do—you should know all about the great Union movement that is now sweeping over the country by leaps and bounds. Over 1,000 Unions already chartered—more than 60,000 memberships issued—all groceries and supplies furnished at wholesale cost—sick, injury, accident and death benefits—and "every honest claim paid before sunset on the day of final proof." 50c a month and up—easy to carry—you cannot afford to stay outside—get all the facts at once. A Few Field Marshalships Open. Join and you may have a Field Marshalship. Will have all benefits—also make money getting others. Hurry and be first. Write for complete plans. Send 10c (coin or stamps) for the Union Journal Magazine three months, with full particulars for taking out Beneficial and Protective membership with Field Marshalship. Address: The International Liberty Union of the World. 329 First Nat'l Bank Bldg. Covington, Ky. THE FORUM wants and expects to have every Colored person in the city as a reader. We intend to make this paper a factor, but we need the money to do so. You will please pay up promptly. LOOK! Good Line of Sample Shoes Men, Ladies, REPAIRING DONE Shoes half-soled of t by Skilled "Prompt Service and Good E. SIN 110 South 7th Street Shoe Styles You No matter how long you w will retain their style and you Walk- Over Coal! Co For good Screen Prompt Deliver For Plain and Fancy Sewing Mrs' E. L. Rogers 1505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable Old Tel. 4622 PUBLIC STENOGRAPHY DONE AT THIS OFFICE SHORT-HAND TYPEWRITING and AMANUENSIS WORK Business Letters, Accounts Itemized, Essays, Speeches or Sermons written on machine. GIVE US A TRIAL THE FORUM 119 North Eighth St. MISS ETHEL ADAMS Stenographer Old Phone 998 Springfield, 111. LOOK! one of Up-To-Date shoes at Half Price ... For ... les, Boys, Misses ONE WHILE YOU WAIT of the best leather 35c called Workman and Good Attention," my Motto SINGER street New Phone 798 les That You Will Like you wear a pair of our Shoes, they d you will surely like them. Every man in our employ is an experienced shoe fitter, who knows how to fit shoes right. Every pair of shoes we sell were selected for their wearing qualities. “Walk-Overs” and “Hanans” are more popular this year than ever before. Get your Fall and Winter Shoes from us. You will surely like their style. D SCHWENGLES F.M.LEGG SHOE CO. 125 W.S. - SPRINGFIELD. Coal! Coal! screened Lump Coal, delivery, Full Weight MATTOON NEWS NOTES. One of the sweltest affairs of the season was given Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Wm. Lee, on Piatt avenue. It was given by the Chat A Bit Club, of Charleston, and Mrs. Chas. Turner of Chicago. The house was beautifully decorated in the club colors, which were green and gold, and it made quite a fantastic autumn effect. A musical program was rendered by the club, after which games were played. A two course luncheon was served at 10 o'clock by the hostesses, Mrs. A. Anderson and Mrs Iva Smith. Mrs. Oscar Porte, of Charleston, captured the prize in the guessing contest, while Miss O. Porte won the booby prize. Dainty favors were given. Mr. and Mrs. George Jameson, of Decatur, were in the city last week. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wright Elliott. Miss Carrie Gumm, of Centralia, is the guest of Miss Izetta Smith and her brothers, H. L. and R. C. Gumm. Mrs. Chas. Parker was given a surprise last Thursday afternoon in honor of her birthday by the "Rain-Sunshine Club." A beautiful hand painted dish was presented to her by the club to which she belongs. Mr. Louis Watts spent last Friday in Terre Haute, Ind. Mrs. Archie Carter is quite ill this week. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Huffman and their daughter Nellie, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Huffman and their baby, Arthur, of Danville; Mr. Chas. Turner, of Chicago, and Mrs. Wm. Huffman and Mr. Huffman, of St. Louis, spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Parker. Mrs. Maggie Nickens, of Champaign, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Lotts. Miss Ona Porte, of Charleston, was the guest of the Misses Iva and Izetta Smith on Thanksgiving day. M. H. SPENCER WITH THE FORUM. Rev. M. H. Spencer has been secured on The Forum staff, and is duly authorized to do business for the same. He is to represent the paper in all capacities. You will so recognize him. FORUM. OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months 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 or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. 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You Fine Presents for getting subscriptions and your own free Premium Catalogue and Cash Prize Offer. THE MECALL COMPANY, 239 a 249 West 37th St., NEW YORK CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Morning School at 10:00 a.m. Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon. 8:00 p.m. Celebration of Holy Commun- ition first Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Ladies' Guild Meets every Prayer at 2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, REV. J. H. SYDES, Pastor Freaching every Sunday at...10:45 a.m. and ...7:45 a.m. Sunday School at ...2:45 a.m. Alien Christian Endeavor at...6:30 a.m. Class every Sunday at...12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Eighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. EDWARDS, Pastor, Services, Sunday at...11:00 a.m. Sunday School at ...2:00 a.m. Evening Service at ...7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at...8:00 p.m. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at ... 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ... 8:00 p.m. Union Baptist Church, Twelfth and Mason Streets. Service Tuesday at B. Y, P. U. at 7:00 p. m. Sermon at 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Communion first Sunday of each month. Sunday School at 2:30 p. m. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at ..... 1:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 6:00 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p. m. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. St. John A. M. E. Church, REV. WM. M. COLLINS, Pastor. Sunday Services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School at 2:30 a.m. Sunday School at 7:45 a.m. Official Board Meeting Mon- days at 8:00 a.m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. Sunday School Teacher's Meeting Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at 8:00 a.m. Old Testament Church, Nineteenth and Cook. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1:30 a.m. Worship 3:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting Tuesday a.m. Holiness meeting every Thursday evening. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENT- IST CHURCH. Sabbath School ..... 10:00 a. m. Sabbath Service ..... 11:00 a. m. Missionary Volunteer Society Meeting ..... 3:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service ..... 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Fifteenth Street, between Washington and Jefferson Streets. REV. J. H. DOSWELL, Pastor. Services Every Sunday at ... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School at ... 2:30 p. m. Instruction Every Wed. at ... 8:00 p. m. DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY. 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. 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 CHOIR OFFICERS. CHORO OFFICERS. Mrs. E. N. Morrow.....Chorlister 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 Sunday School ..... 10 a. m. Preaching ..... 11 a. m. Preaching ..... 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. ..... 6:30 p. m. MID-WEEK SERVICES. Preaching, Wednesday ..... 8 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday ..... 8 p. m. Lord's Supper each third Sunday. All are cordially invited to attend. Grady and Webster Imperial Barber Shop 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, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching JOHN L. JONES FURNITURE CO. Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Etc. We Credit Everybody Our Terms Easy $100.00 worth of goods $8.00 down, $8.00 per month 50.00 " " " 4.00 " 4.00 " " 25.00 " " " 2.50 " 2.50 " " New Phone 1458 214 North Sixth Street Springfield, Illinois CLOTHES May not make the man, but they go a long way toward sustaining his self respect. And You Don't Have to Pay Tailors' High Prices Either The CLOTHES we sell are MADE to sell—and WEAR; don't forget that! 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