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THE FORUM THE CHRISTMAS EDITION OF THE FORUM Will be out December 17, in a beautiful colored garb. Let every one get in this edition. If you have no cut let us make one for you and get you in a good write-up. Vol. 7. No. 38 SUMNER NOT FORGOTTEN. Centenary of the Martyred States man to Be Generally Observed. The announcement by the New England Suffrage League of its intention to observe the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Charles Sumner on Friday, Jan. 16, 1911, will no doubt meet with the hearty approval of all public spirited citizens throughout America. The league appeals to the country at large to hold a similar celebration in all the large cities, towns and villages. The Boston celebration is to be in co-operation with the National Independent Political League and the citizens' committee, to be held all day with three sessions. The celebration is planned to begin with a morning session in the public hall of the Bowdolin school, west end, which stands on the site where Mr. Sumner was born. C. H. Plummer, president of the league, and his associates have announced the following partial program: The city of Boston has been petitioned to recognize the celebration. The mayor and other city officials have been invited to attend the celebration in a body. The school committee has been asked to order appropriate exercises for that day in all the schools. Among those invited to speak are Hon. Albert E. Pillsbury, Dr. Horace Bumstead, Alonzo Meserve, Col. N. P. Hallowell, Francis J. Garrison, Miss Alice Blackwell, Charles E. Zueblin, Edwin D. Mead, W. W. Doherty, Hon. Moorfield Storey, Bishop W. F. Mallieu, Frank Sanborn, Hon. A. H. Grimke, E. H. Clement, Rev. A. A. Berle, Rev. J. F. Rowley, Prof. A. B. Hart, Rabbi Elchler, the governor, the mayor and others. The surviving children of the late George T. Downing, who held Senator Sumner's hand at death, are invited as special guests. Further details will be in the hands of the combined citizens' and league's committee. We suggest that the Y. M. C. A. and the Colored Historical Society unite and render at some one of the churches here an appropriate program for the occasion. Charles Sumner was the greatest unconditional abolitionist this nation produced, Garrison, probably not excepted. It will be but fitting and proper that we honor his name and praise his works. CHARLES YOUNG LODGE NO 103 ANNUAL BALL. The Charles Young Lodge No. 103 of Elks will give their annual Ball at Arion Hall on Monday evening, Dec. 26th, 1910, on 4th and Jefferson streets. The committee are sparing no pains to make this the greatest social event of the season. We will have the best music that can be secured and the merry dancers can stay as late as they please. Every one knows the reputation of the Elks for entertaining, and the public are cordially invited. J. C. ADAMS, J. W. SLAUGHTER, J. W. GRADY, E. E. PERKINS, GEO. J. BEARD, GEO. LEWIS, Committee. GOOD FOR PHILADELPHIA Aside from an occasional member of the Massachusetts Lower House, the East has had no Negro State Senators and Representatives. This is due not to the East, but to the Negroes who congregate in the East and call it home. Pennsylvania will have in Harry W. Bass, the able Philadelphia lawyer, who was elected November 8, its first Negro Legislator. But it is safe to say that Mr. Bass' fame will rest there, for now that the ice has been broken he will not be the last. The Philadelphia Negro may move under the celebrated local spell of their town, but in politics they are not asleep. They have had councilmen for years, deputy sheriffs without end, and municipal elers without number. These honors have come as the natural result of a united and intelligent leadership. The Quaker "man and brother" may fuss and scratch among themselves, but when they come out before the public, they are united and daring in that union. Note with what unanimity the colored men of Philadelphia and of all Pennsylvania are supporting J. C. Asbury for the position of subtreasurer at Philadelphia. Mr. Bass, as our correspondent pointed out last week, is a strong, progressive force, an able lawyer, a race defender, and long identified with the people. We do not wonder why the people are proud of his election. How long are we here in New York going to dab- [Single Copy 5 cents] DITION OF THE FORUM a beautiful colored garb. Let every have no cut let us make one for you ble around, divided and jealousy- erazed, before we will put all this tom-foolery aside, and elect some colored man to anything—alder- man, Assembly or Senate? “San Juan Hill” and Harlem are our dreams. Shall we simply dream on? OBITUARY Joe Curtis, born at Carlyle, Ill., 54 years ago, died at Peoria of pneumonia. He was an old resident of Springfield. About twelve years ago he moved to Peoria. The funeral was from Union Baptist Church Monday, Nov. 28. The culogy was delivered by Revs. B. Hillman, E. Hall and Murrell. Interment was at Oak Ridge Cemetery. He leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters. MATRIMONIAL Rev. W. S. Slatter, of 1703 South Seventeenth street, and Miss Elizabeth Coffer, of St. Louis, Mo., were united in holy bonds of matrimony last Sunday evening, Rev. D. J. Tate officiating. SOCIETY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Slaughter, of North Thirteenth street, celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary during this week. Many friends were in attendance and gathered in their commodious residence to share with them the pleasure of their voyage thus far in life, and wish for them a Pacific sea where their bark would not be endangered by the breakers or the treacherous shoals. Miss Mamie Smith of Chicago is visiting her mother, Mrs. Matilda Smith, of South Pasfield street. CAPTAINS REPORT Quite an interesting, successful and favorable report was given to the audience at St. Paul A. M. E. Church on last Sunday evening by the Captains, Mrs. Laura Savage, who held forth over the yellow side and brought forth $165.40 clear of all expense. Mrs. Adeline Jenkins, who presided as Captain over the blue side, brought forward $90.90, clear of all expense. The amount of money raised by both sides, which gives a total of $256.30, was realized from the Thanksgiving dinner and the series of socials given since the Thanksgiving rally began. The Captains and their executive staff thank their many friends and the public who aided in supporting their efforts. NOTICE The Negro Business League will meet at the East End Shoe Store, 1707 East Capitol avenue, on Thursday evening, Dec. 8th, 1910, at 7:30 p. m. Subject for the evening as follows: "How can the Business Men and the Ministers (or churches) of the City Help Each Other?" J. P. Roberts, President. THE CHRISTMAS EDITION OF THE FORUM. This year, as is our annual custom, we shall issue a "Christmas Edition" of The Forum. We have gotten out some superb editions; this year we shall attempt to surpass all former efforts. We are soliciting news and advertising matter from every business firm. The edition will be out Thursday, December 17th. Now we especially urge that all Pastors and other people who have advertising matter for the holidays, get your matter in this edition and get your copy in five days before the time. All parties desiring their cuts, with write-ups, will please see the manager at once. Address all matter for The Forum, 119 North Eighth street. TO PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES People who expect to ask for the votes of the people at the Spring election will not err nor lose any money by getting their names and their records before the people in our Christmas edition, which is to be out Dec. 17. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." DECATUR Has anybody seen Hurley's dog? When last seen he was going toward the Silent City. Messrs. Taylor and Price, of Cincinnati, are in the city this week on business. Otto Murriell, a round house employee, was painfully injured this week by jumping from a rapidly moving freight train. Mrs. Emil Akeings and Miss Jessie McMurry were in Springfield this week for the purpose of identifying the baggage of the late Dr. Ganaway. Rev. T. H. Boyd, of Paris, Ill., stopped over on his way to Peoria. He was a visitor at the Peerless Improvement Club. The Reverend stated that he was on his way to meet the State Board. Mr. Earnest Hall, A. M., D. D., D. M. J., Ph. B., D. O., president of the American Academy of Theology and Letters, was in the city this week on business. The Dr. will be remembered as the promoter of the Vernon lectures. Mrs. Georgia Cecil, of Chicago, is visiting her mother, Mrs. O. B. Clanton, of 511 Spring avenue. Mrs. Cecil, who is a very charming young lady; was formerly Miss Clanton of this city, and is a very well known social character here. Rev. J. T. Morrow, pastor of the St. Peter's Church here, left last Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock for Lexington, Ky., where he went to spend a few days on business. The Rev. will probably return in time for services Sunday. Decatur is soon to vote on the question of the commission form of government. It is to be hoped that our people will intelligently inform themselves on this subject before they attempt to vote on it one way or the other. The Revs. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkings, who have gained quite a reputation by their street preachings, have returned to their home in Kentucky, but have promised their friends an early return. While here they succeeded in adding quite a number of new members to the new church which they established. Mr. Wiley Casey, after some litigation, has resumed his old position as manager of the Casey Bros. cleaning and pressing establishment of Bloomington. It will be remembered that Mr. Wiley Casey was very instrumental in placing that firm in the enviable position which it now holds, and it is with the greatest of pleasure that they view his reinstatement. The Peerless Improvement Club met last Tuesday evening at the Antioch Baptist Church and decided to give an especially interesting program some time during the holidays, at which time refreshments will be served, consisting of "Possum," Coon, and other delicacies of the season. A discussion of the Woman's Suffrage question was led by Mr. Karl Monte, who spoke against the measure. Mr. Walter Stranger was ordained a deacon of the Baptist Church last Sunday evening. It was a very solemn and beautiful affair. Rev. A. Ward acted as Moderator, Dr. Crockette did some very close questioning, as did the remainder of the deacons. A charge to the church was given by Dr. Ward, which was followed by the giving of the right hand of fellowship by Deacon Robert Kempt. Dr. Crockette preached the regular sermon. The attention of the public is called to the rapid expansion of Decatur. This city is destined to become the finest residential city in the state. "Oakdale," the western addition, is to be a most beautiful spot. People who are not buying property are advised to do so, because real estate is going upward here in Decatur. Decatur needs more Negro enterprises. Think of it! not one grocery business. We want every Colored family, and some white ones, too, in De- Historical Society State House catur to take The Forum. Let us build up a great paper. For news matter for The Forum call Monte, the Tailor. THE WHITE MAN Wherever the white man's feet have trod. Oh, far does the white man stray) A bold road rifles the virginal sod, And the forest wakes out of its dream of God, To yield him the right of way. For this is the law: by the power of thought For worse, or for better, are miracles wrought. Wherever the white man's pathway leads, (Far, far, has that pathway gone) The earth is littered with broken creeds, And always the dark man's tent recedes, And the white man pushes on. For this is the law: be it good or ill, All things must yield to the stronger will. Wherever the white mans light is shed, (Oh, far has that light been thrown) Though nature has suffered, and beauty fled. The goal of the race has been thrust ahead And the might of the race has grown. For this is the law: be it cruel or kind. The universe sways to the power of mind. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. NOTICE. NOTICE The N. Y. Age for Christmas will be elaborate and will cost 10c instead of 5c, therefore all who desire a copy should leave their order with us before the arrival of the issue. THINKS COLORED PEOPLE SHOULD GO TO CANADA. Mr. Morgan, an old resident of this county, thinks the Colored people should go to Canada and buy land. He says that 3,500 Colored people from Mississippi have gone there and bought 20,000 acres of land and are doing well. Mr. Morgan declares that there is better protection under the British flag. The Colored people have been going to Canada in small numbers for years, but the great bulk of Colored people seem to prefer living under the American flag and fighting and sailing through bloody seas, as it were. CLUB NOTES. The Philanthropic section of the Woman's Club met at the Lincoln Home Monday, Nov. 28th, and Mrs. Julia Duncan presided over the meeting. This division of the club agreed to have Mr. Solomon and wife from Galesburg, Ill., prepare and arrange an entertainment for the benefit of the Home. The entertainment (if arranged) will take place Dec. 14th, at one of our churches. The regular business meeting of the club will be held on next Monday. Dec. 5th, 1910. All members are requested to be present. MRS. T. L. BROOKS, President. MRS. H. MeTIER, Secretary. BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY. Last Wednesday evening the members of Grace M. E. Church and the friends of Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Smalley gave a unique birthday entertainment in honor of Rev. Smalley's thirty- fourth birthday anniversary in the basement of the church. Considering the fact that the weather was severe and both Rev. and Mrs. Smalley were ill, the affair was creditable. There were about 25 out and all enjoyed the occasion, Mr. J. E. Thompson acted as toastmaster. Invocation was said by Dr. Cottman, and toasts were responded to by Dr. Cottman, Rev. Collins, of St. John A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Cottman, J. P. Roberts and E. L. Rogers. The lunch-eon consisted of two courses. The honoree received a silver offering to the amount of about $10.00, a cent for every year (34) being presented by the guests. My Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of the 22d inst., I have to state that while filling my lecture dates in Illinois, I was called to Washington by telegram on important official business which required my personal attention and which could not be delegated to some one else. It was a source of extreme regret to me that I was compelled to cancel my dates with Mr. Hall, and sincerely trust that no blame for the matter will be charged up to him. Very truly yours. W. T. VERNON. LOCALS Last week Mr. Roy Smith and his bride (nee Lee) entertained a few of their friends at their residence. An enjoyable time was had by all present. Mr. Jos. Morgan captivated the guests with his beautiful descriptive story of Uncle Tom and his cabin. Ha-ha. The Executive Board of the Wood River Association met in Peoria this week. Business of importance was transacted. The death of Rev. Nichols of Champaign left the district without a missionary. Rev. Dr. Hall of this city has been mentioned to fill the vacancy. If he is chosen the district will have a worthy representative and a man of good business sagacity. Rev. A. W. Williams and E. Hall of this city left for the seat of the meeting Tuesday evening. Miss Minnie Watson and Mrs. Dean, of Bloomington, spent Saturday and Sunday here with relatives and friends. Bruce Ford was hunting Thanksgiving and reports great success. He is a nimrod of merit. Thanksgiving was observed at all of the churches and a social and financial success was had, to the disparagement of several turkeys. Miss Wells, vice-president of the State Woman's Mission Board, spoke at Zion Thanksgiving evening. She is well poised and an influential speaker, and we predict abundant success for her. Mrs. A. W. Williams, the district president, arranged a lovely program for the occasion. Many enthusiastic workers were on hand and participated in the meeting. Mesdames Green Johnson, J. C. McClain, Miss Emma Williams and Mrs. A. W. Williams took part in the program, which was enthusiastic and interesting. WANTED—Good bushelman; good salary, steady work for right party. Apply at Capital City Pantatorium, 109 South Fourth street. The Domestic Science Department, and the school in general, of the Lincoln Manual Training school, at Fifteenth and Washington street, is opened to the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of each week. We want the patronage of all, and especially those whose opportunities are limited during the day which makes it impossible to attend. The Forum is the medium for your advertising. Call Old Tel. 3806. Subscribe for The Forum now. Rev. Manuel preached for Rev. J. M. Smalley at Grace M. E. Church last Sunday at morning services. The Enterprise Bank, the only institution of its kind operated by Colored people in the State, outside of Chicago, is doing nicely and should have the undivided support of the Colored people of the county. Its success will reflect credit on the Colored people of the city in particular, and all colored people in general. The K. of P. Lodge meets Monday evening, Dec. 5, at their Castle Hall. Let all members be out and be out on time. On this occasion the officers for the ensuing term must be named. Poems and articles of merit solicited for our Xmas edition. Get your matter in by Dec. 12. It would be a commendable thing were we fortunate enough to get an ad. from every Colored business firm in the city, from the lowest to the highest, for our Xmas edition. We are going to have a superb edition. We shall also be pleased to get all Colored businesses represented from Decatur, Bloomington and Jacksonville. The various churches of the state should let the people know how they are progressing. Every pastor of this district and the Wood River Association, get his cut in this issue. Rev. M. H. Spencer is in Decatur this week in the interest of The Forum. Before returning he will canvass in Champaign and Danville. Next week he goes to Bloomington and Peoria. Rev. C. H. Jones, late of Terre Haute, Ind., but formerly of this place, will soon embark again in the real estate business. 15 cents Per Month The U. B. F. Lodge meets Tuesday week at their hall. The annual sermon of the Elks will be held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church tomorrow at 2:30 p. m., Rev. J. H. Sydes officiating. J. P. Roberts Shoe Co., 1707 E. Capitol avenue, is doing an excellent business and is the most representative enterprise in the city. Five hundred dollars worth of capital stock is for sale. Please investigate. Governor and Mrs. Deneen left Monday for Frankfort, Ky., where they attended the Congress of Governors. Let your copy for the Christmas edition of The Forum be in early, say not later than Dec. 12, and we can assure you that it will get in. Miss Jessie McMurray and Mrs. Atkins, sister of the late Dr. Ganaway, of Decatur, were in the city Wednesday on business relative to identifying some of the possessions of Dr. and Mrs. Ganaway, who were killed in the Traction wreck Oct. 4th, at Staunton. Tomorrow is Ladies' Day at the Y. M. C. A. Let us fill the house, help the Association to be retrieved. There will be a program of some kind rendered. Mrs. John Gaddie and sister, Miss Viola Alexander, who spent a fortnight in Chicago visiting, have returned. Attorney N. W. Pardens, Asst. State's Attorney of St. Clair Co., and Dr. Bundy, were in the city Monday on business. CHAMPAIGN. ILL Champaign, Ill., Nov. 28, 1910. To The Forum, Springfield, Ill. Dear Sirs: In publishing the church reports of their Thanksgiving rallies, we wish to have you state that the total receipts of the Thanksgiving rally of Bethel A. M. E. church, at Champaign, were four hundred, eighteen dollars and thirty cents ($418.30). We are well and getting on nicely; receive The Forum each week, and noted with pleasure its improvement. We hope for it great success in its new quarters, and its new staff of workers. Yours fraternally, G. W. JONES. 106 N. 4th St., Champaign, Ill. The astounding growth of sentiment in respect of the principles of the Socialist party was one of the really interesting disclosures of the recent election. Everywhere over the country, and in New York particularly, where Mr. Russell made surprising inroads in the strongholds of the old party, there Socialist gains. For the first time there will be a Socialist member of Congress, Victor S. Berger, of Wisconsin. What does this mean? Do not say it means nothing, for that would be foolish. Does it mean that the people want a try at Socialism? Or does it really mean that they do not appreciate the obvious dangers of Socialism? One cannot longer howd down the Socialist orator, nor talk of destroying the Appeal to Reason. Mr. Russell's conceded brilliance as a thinker and writer may explain the phenomenal vote he got in the state of New York, but what of the Socialist candidates in other states and other sections? Socialism, for good or evil, is making rapid advances. What do the Socialists think of the absolute equality of man without regard to race, color or previous conditions?—N. Y. Age. We do not see anything attractive about the hobble skirt, and yet they will attract attention, invariably causing one to turn around and "rubber." Big hats are holding their own fairly well, under the circumstances. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. 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. FAVORITE PREACHER 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, Dec. 3, 1910. EDITORIAL THE CITY ELECTION Next spring we are to elect a mayor, a city treasurer, a city attorney, one assessor, a city clerk, seven aldermen, seven members of the county board of supervisors, all important offices. It is not premature to consider men for these various places who are really able, capable and fit men for the places. There should not be so much strife in the primaries, which primaries, if the present law holds good, will be held in February. There are, at every election, ambitious young men aspiring for high honors, and in most cases the ambition exceeds the ability and the fitness of the man to fill the place. A NEWSPAPER CENSOR The Forum believes in the freedom of the press, religious freedom and, in general, everything in reality American. But because of the fact that there is creeping into our body politic a false conception of the interpretation of the Constitution, many newspapers run and controlled by fire-brands and people of anarchistic leanings, we believe that there should be a public censor, whose duty it shall be to see that those "fire-eaters" do not be allowed unlimited sway. There should be also care taken to suppress the publication of "mere" reports. There are papers here in Springfield that need a censor. These papers publish matter and have no grounds for the authenticity of the same. Sometimes it almost causes a riot, and on closer investigation, it was found to be erroneous reports. Sensational newspapers are a menace and should be suppressed. LARGEST NEGRO INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, John Mervick, president; C. C. Spaulding, vice-president and general manager; Dr. A. M. Moore, secretary and treasurer, stands at the head of all the Negro insurance companies in the world, and has done a business in eleven years amounting to $2,000,000. Mr. J. M. Avery, assistant manager of the company, is a man of integrity and ability and a credit to the company which he represents. This company has in its employ some of the ablest men of the race. A MEMORIAL TO LINCOLN. Senator Cullom's proposal for a memorial to Abraham Lincoln in Washington makes its own argument. It suggest an adequate expression of national sentiment. It assumes properly that the place for such a monument is the capital of the nation, and it assumes, with greater propriety, that the nation wants the monument there. Senator Cullom, in his discussion of the project, published yesterday morning in The Tribune, considers the effort made a few years ago to promote the building of a memorial road between Washington and Gettysburg, but says: "I have not been disposed to favor such a proposition, because my idea of a memorial is that it should remain for all time to come and I do not know whether the American people of future generations would for all time support such a road." It is to be hoped that congress will be willing to provide for the national capital a monument to Abraham Lincoln, "memorializing together," as Senator Cullom suggests, the names of Washington and the great war president. JOS. F. JONES More and More, year after year, the countless fraternities of the Negro race exercise a wonderful, and in most cases, a helpful influence upon the life of the community. Good men will make good fraternities; bad men will destroy all fraternities. For many years, ten years at least, the Knights of Pythias has been fortunate in the kind and character of men who have controlled its affairs. It gave to the larger life of the people the inspiring career of the late S. W. Starks; that giant intellect, in turn, gave life and standing to the organization as a national and important body. He made it first in effectiveness. It is his monument, and is sufficient. Supreme Chancellor Green announces the appointment of Joseph L. Jones to the office of Supreme Vice Chancellor to succeed the lamented Strauther. No better man could have been found among the 140,000 members Mr. Jones is a soldier, a gentleman, and a worthy son of the times. The organization, through him, advances far in front.—N. Y. Age. After you have read all the local country news in this paper how pleasant to have The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer at hand to give you the happenings of the outside world. $1.50 pays for both for one year. Hobble skirts are beginning to hobble about quite plentifully. THE POPULATION OF ILLINOIS 5,536,591 This Gives the State Four New Congressmen—Sangamon County Has 91.024. (United Press Leased Wire Service.) Washington, D. C., Monday.—The census bureau this afternoon announced the present population of Illinois as 5,638,591, an increase of 817-041 or 18.9 per cent over 1900. This gives Illinois four new congressmen, under the present apportionment. The present population of Illinois counties was announced in part as follows: Cook, 2,405,233. Alexander, 22,741. Champaign, 51,829. Edgar, 27,336. Kane, 91,862. LaSalle, 90,132. Logan, 30,216. Macon, 54,186. Marion, 35,094. Morgan, 34,420. Peoria, 100,255. Sangamon, 91,024. Stephenson, 36,821. Will, 84,371. Williamson, 45,098. The population of Sangamon county show an increase of 19,431 in the 71,593. The present figures, 91,024, show an increase of 19,431 in the county in the past ten years. THE COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERNMENT Much discussion will be heard pro and con on the new scheme, known as "Commission Form of Municipal Government," during the net thirty days. We are not as yet able to say that we are for this new form; we have not heard enough about it. At the present time we are inclined to the belief that with what information we are in possession of, we do not believe the scheme an improvement over the present system. All that glitters is not gold. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. The Colored people of Sangamon county are entitled to something more than mere "janitor jobs" in the court house, and if the victorious Republicans are wise, they will not stop at "janitor jobs." The victorious Republicans know that every vote counted and counted "big" in some instances. Republicans won out in the First, and some of them, even won in the Sixth ward—all won in the Negro precincts. We believe the Republicans will do the right thing. Give us some deputy sheriffs, one clerk, two or three janitors and some of the public patronage and we will always do our full duty. No progressive family should overlook the special arrangement with The Weekly Inter-Ocean and Farmer, whereby $1.50 pays for one year's subscription to it and this paper. The special arrangement we've made with The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer, $1.50 for it and this paper for one year, has made a hit. Something special? The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer and this paper $1.50 for one year. Ask us what it means. Take advantage of our specially low rate of $1.50 for this paper and The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer for one year. Think of what it means! $1.50 for The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer and this paper for one year. It's a special deal. The breaking in the Colored coach on the P. & A. railroad last Tuesday morning by a mob of white men at Gull Point, eight or nine miles east of Pensacola, for the purpose of murdering a prisoner who was chained hand and foot, was one of the most daring feats at lynching we have ever heard of. It is said that a perfect pandemonium prevailed in the white as well as the Colored coaches during the mob's onslaught on the car windows and doors to reach their victim. Will this condition of things ever die out? No. The spirit of mob violence will continue, because younger white men are being educated in the same spirit of wreaking vengeance on the helpless wretch, regardless of their innocence or guilt. If there is no authority for Congress to act in the matter, then the constitution ought to be amended, making it a penalty on every county or state in the sum of twenty-five or fifty thousand dollars, payable to the representatives of every man or woman who may be murdered by a mob. Florida Centinel, Pensacola. Your proposition as to the remedy is good, but we are a little more optimistic. We believe mob violence will be stopped in the course of two more decades. It's an awful thing, and this nation will pay the debt. The Young Men's Christian Association is to continue as it has so gloriously begun. We have not waned and are not dead; our quarters were burned Oct. 17, and have just been repaired for use; the failure of Dr. Vernon to appear was a great big disappointment and a colossal hindrance, but we are yet determined to make it succeed, for it is a needed thing. Therefore, we ask the co-operation of all well-wishers. We are stationed at the same place—$8191\%$ East Washington street. Come up every Sunday at 4 p. m. Only one hour. As is usually the case, Mr. Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, denies the allegations. He says he didn't say that Negroes are not fit to belong to labor unions. We are glad to believe that Mr. Gompers is a same man and wise. The unions will never be formidable until they are right. You can't be a union and be divided. All things wrong must die, and the right only is eternal and powerful. Let the labor union leader take notice. This paper and The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer—$1.50, gets both for one year. Special deal. High Class Shoe Repairing 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. MISS M. D. WILSON Fashlonable Dressmaking General Agency and Teacher of Ladies Tailoring System Patterns Cut to Order 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 Dealers in GROCERIES AND COUNTRY PRODUCE Your trade solicited Phore, Old 4647 2104 E. STUART SEE John Vetter FOR Ice, Coal and Wood BOTH PHONES 1005 East Carpenter St. WE ARE OFFERING FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME, THE WEEKLY THE GREATEST REPUBLICAN PAPER IN THE U. S., and Both for the price of one. This means yearly subscriptions paid in advance. VISIT C. H. JONES' Soda Fountain Front of Gem Cafe 819 E. Washington St. All Popular Drinks, Hot and Cold The only enterprise of its kind run by colored people in the City --- A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. Edward Baumann Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 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 TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. *6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. *8:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. *9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. *9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m 9:00 p.m. *11:30 a.m. *2:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *13:00 a.m. *2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. *1:30 p.m. *2:00 p.m. *6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. *4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. *2:30 p.m. *4:00 p.m. *9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. *6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:20 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 CINDERS A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR French and Dry Steam Cleaning PRESSING ALTERATIONS AND A REPAIRING SPECIALT 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. At 1015 E. Washington St. TONIGHT ALL INVITED CHAS. A. GIBBS CHAS. A. BROWN GIBBS & BROWN ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND NOTARIES PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1963 Office: 223 1-2 South Fifth Street The Lincoln Manu Telephone 1501 EAST WASH Springfield INSTRUCE Carpentering, Painting, Dressmaking, Coat Domestic Other trades will be add Work Shop Open Daily (except Monday) from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. The Lincoln Manual Training School INSTRUCTIONS IN Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, E. C. HAMILTON, Principal Imperial 5 Hats PETER MEYER 529 NORTH S The Ge 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." G. E. Ousley, 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, Ulecers, 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. Furnished Rooms With Board RATES REASONABLE 1015 E. Washington St. Mrs. Sheffey, Prop. Old Tel. 2226 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. Central Training School Old 3309 WINGTON STREET Id, Iliinois ATIONS IN Tailoring, Shoemaking, King, Laundry Work, Science, ed as necessity demands. Classes Tuesday and Thursday Eve. from 7 to 9:30 P. M. 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. IDE SQUARE BY THE WEEK THE JOHN LUTZ STORE APPROPRIATE. ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. You really should see the display of this, the leading Haberdashery, to fully appreciate its magnitude and variety. The suggestions that are to be found here will furnish selection for many pleasing Christmas Gifts. Throughout the line the high standard and quality is maintained, and prices consistent with the values prevail here. Shop early and get first choice. HOLIDAY NECKWEAR NIGHT SHIRTS AND PAJAMAS SILK AND LINEN HANDKER FUR CAPS CHIEFS SWEATER JACKETS JOHN Hatter and Me 204 South S 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 Bakery 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 and tracts from Kelley Mare 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. ```markdown ``` SILK HALF HOSE HOLIDAY UMBRELLAS HOLIDAY GLOVES FUR GLOVES FANCY SHIRTS SILK MUFFLERS HOLIDAY HATS SMOKING JACKETS BATH ROBES NIGHT SHIRTS AND PAJAMAS FUR CAPS SWEATER JACKETS CARDIGAN JACKETS LEATHER BAGS AND SUIT CASES LEATHER TOILET CASES MILITARY HAIR BRUSHES IN LEATHER CASES LEATHER COLLAR AND CUFF CASES LEATHER JEWELRY CASES LUTZ en's Furnisher Sixth Street. BEN KIRMAN 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 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 KINNY OR CURLY HAIR. IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PILEABLE 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, KINNY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU,WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES,SMALL SIZED BOTTLE,25+ LARGE SIZED BOTTLE,50+ THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST,DEPT. 58 CHICAGO,ILL. AGENTS WANTED. TICE the colored newspapers by ing at Authors—Dunbar's Worksiller. The leading papers in; The Planet; Dallas; Texas, C., Bee, and the Chicago BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 E. Washington St. Does first class work and prompt service. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be convinced. FURNISHED ROOMS. 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. Patronize the advertisers. Mrs. Joe Watts, of Morganfield, Ky., who has been visiting her son, Samuel Watts, on East Kansas street for two months, has returned to her home. Remember we have moved in the Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. Mrs. Samuel Watts entertained a few friends on Thanksgiving. A two course dinner was served. The dining room was beautifully decorated in orange and green. Those present were: Mr. W. Johnson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Reid, and H. Floyd. Mrs. Samuel Watts was the guest of honor. See Mrs. E. L. Rogers for dress making, plain or fancy. Old Tele phone 4622. Mesdames Ida Carr and Mildred Watkins are good friends of The Forum, and are strong advocates of Negro enterprises. Mrs. Victoria Johnson of East Brown street, is expecting her aunt, Addie Mitchell, of Calleao, Mo., to visit her and stay throughout the holidays. The Y. M. C. A. will hold services at their old quarters tomorrow, No. $ 819 \frac{1}{2} $ E. Washington street, where they are nicely fixed up. All members and friends, please be out. An interesting program will be rendered. Rev. S. L. Edwards, pastor of the Pleasant Grove Church, organized a literary society Sunday afternoon in his church. W. B. Gray is president. Meets each Thursday night at 8 p. m. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, $ 305 \frac{1}{2} $ South Sixth street. Miss Ethel Hill of South Eighteenth street, has been indisposed for two weeks, but is expected to return to school soon. Rev. Winfield S. Slatter, of Springfield, and Miss Lizzie Coffer, of St. Louis, were married Monday, Nov. 28th. The groom is 54 and his bride is 19 years old. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mrs. Addie Barton of South Seventeenth street is seriously indisposed. Mrs. Oscar Yates was called to Mattoon to see her husband. The concert at New Hope Thanksgiving under the direction of Mrs. Naney Coleman was a musical treat. Some of Springfield's best talent participated. Dr. and Mrs. Ford entertained Mr. and Mrs. Morris Williams Sunday. Rev. H. K. Wilson and wife entertained Rev. Spencer at dinner Sunday. Rev. Hillman was here to deliver the eulogy of Mr. Curtis, but could not stay, much to the regret of his many friends. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK THE PEOPLE'S 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. --- Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806 For an enjoyable meal see Lenora Fisher, corner Fourteenth and Mason. Perry Curtis, of New York City, was here this week attending the obsequies of his father. Rev. F. P. Thornton left Monday morning for the Smoky City. The steel works at Moline has shut down. Mr. William Brown, of Moline, has come to cast his lot with the good people of Springfield. Dr. McGhee can tell you why you should help St. Paul install a pipe organ. Rev. S. L. Edwards is visiting his family in Champaign. Miss Leona Watson is yet on the sick list. Mrs. Taylor Seeks, of 720 North Second street, is rapidly improving under the master hand of Dr. Ford. Dr. Ware is kept very busy these times. The Dr. is one of Springfield's professional landmarks. Rev. D. J. Tate is all smiles this week, which was caused by New Hope's phenomenal success on Thanksgiving. S. J. Williams and his esteemed wife have given to this scribe many seasonable advices. Thanks. The revival at Zion Baptist Church is early December. All Christians should attend and assist in saving the unsaved. A factional church was launched Sunday at the Masonic Temple on Eighth street. Who would have thought it? Rev. B. L. Ivory has gone South on business. Rector Hubbard and wife have returned. Mr. B. F. Donegan has the contract to change the choir stand at St. Paul. Young man! your attention is called to the fact that the Y. M. C. A. reading room is now open. You are permitted (member) to go there and take your friend, at any time. Good magazines and books are accessible. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Andrew B. Carter, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator of the estate of said 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 said estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 1st day of November, 1910. --- CHAS. S. GIBBS. Attorney. PENNY SAVINGS DEPARTMENT will receive deposits from the smallest nest will be paid on average balan checking privileges. Usually call your attention to our penny men, which will be inaugurated on the which deposits from one cent up will, interest will be paid as on other teaching their children the habit of only ask the co-operation of the public the future as they have seen fit to give us from the institution of a few of thousands, we guarantee them the and profits as they have received in exactly refer you to any and all of o posits from the smallest to the largest paid on average balances every three ages. attention to our penny savings depart- be inaugurated on the day of the final from one cent up will be received, on be paid as on other accounts. Let children the habit of saving. operation of the public generally in our they have seen fit to give us in the past, the institution of a few dollars to our we guarantee them the same attention, they have received in the past, about you to any and all of our stockholders, something. fectfully yours. TERPRISE SAVINGS BANK washington Sts., Springfield, Illinois. want your Mrs. M. L. Respectfully yours, ENTERPRISE SAVINGS 11th and Washington Sts., Spring We want your Respectfully yours, ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK 11th and Washington Sts., Springfield, Illinois PATRONAGE 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 To Readers of I want to know how many people papers, so I am going to offer you a read this one. To every person bringing a co Dec. 15th I will give a USEFUL PR Shoes bought at $2.45. I want you to see for yourself you get the snappiest up-to-date sh for about half what you pay in the Jerald's Samp FIFTH AND UNDER M We do the Swellest Repa See our Cuban and Spani Readers of The For to know how many people read my ads, in the I am going to offer you an inducement to let me none. Every person bringing a copy of this ad, to my s will give a USEFUL PRESENT with each pair right at $2.45. you to see for yourself that you not only save the snappiest up-to-date shoes for Men, Women and half what you pay in the Regular High Rent Shoe Old's Sample Shoe S FIFTH AND MONROE UNDER MITCHELL'S do the Swellest Repairing at Reasonable Prices our Cuban and Spanish Heels 25 and 20 c To Readers of The Forum? I want to know how many people read my ads. in the different papers, so I am going to offer you an inducement to let me know you read this one. To every person bringing a copy of this ad. to my store before Dec. 15th I will give a USEFUL PRESENT with each pair of Sample Shoes bought at $2.45. I want you to see for yourself that you not only save money but you get the snappiest up-to-date shoes for Men, Women and Children for about half what you pay in the Regular High Rent Shoes Stores. We do the Swellest Repairing at Reasonable Prices. See our Cuban and Spanish Heels 25 and 20 cents. Coal, Wood Country Chicken al, Wood, Hay, Gr Country Produce Chickens, Etc. Coal, Wood, Hay, Grain Country Produce, Chickens, Etc. CALL OLD PHONE 4748 YOUR TRADE SOLICITED Satisfaction Guaranteed Goods Delivered Free H. I. McELROY 223 N. Thirteenth St H. I. McELROY N. Thirteenth St H. I. McELROY WHEN IN NEED OF 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. If The Forum? people read my ads. in the different an inducement to let me know you copy of this ad. to my store before PRESENT with each pair of Sample that you not only save money but shoes for Men, Women and Children Regular High Rent Shoe Stores. Table Shoe Shop TO MONROE MITCHELL'S Hiring at Reasonable Prices. Shs Heels 25 and 20 cents. Hay, Grain Produce, ns, Etc. ELROY eenth Street HURRAH! THE UNION WINS! 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." PUBLIC STENOGRAPHY 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, I REPAIRING DONE W 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 Good Line of Up-To-Day Shoes at Half For ladies, Boys, RING DONE WHILE YOU -soled of the best l boy Skilled Workman service and Good Attention," E. SINGER 7th Street New Styles That You Will now long you wear a pair of style and you will surely li LOOK! one of Up-To-Date shoes at Half Price ... For ... les, Boys, Misses ONE WHILE YOU WAIT of the best leather 35c filled Workman and Good Attention," my Motto SINGER street New Phone 798 les That You Will Like you wear a pair of our Shoes, they and you will surely like them. Every man in our employ is an experienced Men, Ladies, Boys, Misses REPAIRING DONE WHILE YOU WAIT Shoes half-soled of the best leather 35c by Skilled Workman "Prompt Service and Good Attention," my Motto Shoe Styles That You Will Like No matter how long you wear a pair of our Shoes, they will retain their style and 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. G. MANDERSON F.M.LEGG SHOE CO. than all our employees 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. Coal! Co For good Screen Prompt Delivery and Good Servi Coal! Good Screened Lump Not Delivery, Full W Good Service ::: ::: Coal! Coal! screened Lump Coal, delivery, Full Weight Service ::::::::: For good Screened Lump Coal, Prompt Delivery, Full Weight and Good Service ::: ::: ::: Call Either Phone 31 Woods Ice & Co Room 3 Gaiety Theatre Bu Is Ice & Co n 3 Gaiety Theatre Bu ce & Coal Co. niety Theatre Building Woods Ice & Coal Co. Room 3 Gaiety Theatre Building Mrs' E. L. Rogers 1505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable DONE AT THIS OFFICE SHORT-HAND TYPEWRITING and AMANUENSIS WORK Business Letters, Accounts Itemized, Essays, Speechs or Sermons written on machine. GIVE US A TRIAL THE FORUM 119 North Eighth St. MISS ETHEL ADAMS Stenographer Old Phone 998 Springfield, Ill. D. SCHWENGLE F. G. MENDESSON F.M.IEGG SHOE CO. 125 W.S. - SPRINGFIELD. Old Tel. 4622 MATTOON NOTES. Sunday was quarterly meeting at David's chapel. Rev. Cottman, P. E. was with us in the evening and delivered us an excellent discourse, Mrs. V. Yates rendered a beautiful solo at the evening service. The program rendered on Thanksgiving at David's chapel reads as follows: Chorus—By Choir. Reading—By Miss Iva Smith. Recitation—By Miss Mabel Killion. Solo—By Mrs. Yates, of Springfield. Reading—By Mr. Yates. Solo—By Miss Izetta Smith. Thanksgiving Address—By Rev. H. L. Gumm. Chorus—By Choir. Mrs. V. Yates and husband are visiting in the city for a few days. Mrs. M. Nickens and Miss Clifford Brown, of Champaign, spent Thanksgiving with the former's mother, Mrs. Sarah Potts. Miss Carrie Gumm, of Centralia, and Miss Izetta Smith spent Friday in Charleston, accompanied by Mr. R. C. Gumm, and visited Miss Ona Portee. Mrs. Wesley Hartwood is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Portee and Kenneth Norton, of Charleston, ate Thanksgiving dinner with their mother, Mrs. Julia Norton. Miss Carrie Gumm returned to her home in Centralia on last Monday after a few days' visit with her brothers, Messrs. H. L. and R. C. Gumm. H. L. Gumm returned back to St. Louis, Mo., on Tuesday, having spent four months in the city. He will resume his former position with the Pullman company. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Turner, of Chi cago, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Huff man, of Danville, left for their respective homes, having spent Thanks giving in the city. 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. WYAT 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. 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. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have ex- tended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no ex- cuse. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketched description may quickly ascertain our opinion. 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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. 1 If it is Tons of Chair No. 1, John D. Grady We make a Special or Hard E. H. Mitchell, C. 1821 E. Washington St. We Credit Even $100.00 worth 50.00 " 25.00 " 214 North Sixth may not make toward and You D the CLOTHES BEAR; don't f customers to give early you go me beauties to FALL Is Tonsorial Work see the L. Tonsorialists 1, John Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair No. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale. Make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. Mitchell, Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Shoe Shini Washington St. Spring N. L. JONES FURNITURE Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Etc. Credit Everybody Our Territory 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 North Sixth Street Springfield LOTHE It make the man, but they go a bit toward sustaining his self respect. You Don't Have to Pay The High Prices Either LOTHES we sell are MADE to you, don't forget that! We've too many orders to give inferior value to anybody, so you get the pick of the lot, and you must choose from in the 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! We've too many pleased customers to give inferior value to anybody. If you are early you get the pick of the lot, and there are some beauties to choose from in the ALL AND WINTER ...LINE... $10.00 to $35.00 '5 Boys' e will duplicat Hats and Clo Hall Boys' Overcoats at 1-2 duplicate any prices on Furnishin and Clothing given by mail order All & Herri 125 Boys' Overcoats at 1=2 Price We will duplicate any prices on Furnishing Goods, Hats and Clothing given by mail order houses Hall & Herrick FIFTH AND ADAMS STREET --- Imperial Barber Shop ...NEW... O MATURE COLLEGE Our Terms Easy DO per month DO " " DO " " Springfield, Illinois go a long way respect. Pay Tailors DE to sell—an too many please anybody. If you not, and there a ENTER t 1-2 Price urnishing Good order houses rrick ---