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THE FORUM Historical Society State House 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. 39 M. E. CHURCH MISSIONARY CONVENTION. The Methodist Missionary Convention was held at the First M. E. Church here this week, Bishop Quayle, of Oklahoma, presiding. Strong resolutions were passed favoring the recognition of all races and all nationalities. Dr. I. L. Thomas, Colored delegate from Baltimore, made an eloquent plea in behalf of the Negroes, as did the Japanese representative for Japan. Dr. Thomas spoke in part as follows: The Black Man and the Nation "I am delighted at this privilege of taking an humble part in an attempt to bring America to Christ. I am to open the black man and his part in the nation. First, how did the black man get into this nation? He came not of his own accord, but was brought here as property. What has the black man done since he has been in this country? We are glad to record with you that we have a privilege of speaking to you today of what he has accomplished. We might stop awhile and consider his development. Some people say the Negro should be exported to Africa. That would be a great undertaking; in fact, too great a one. The black man, it looks to me, is in the nation to stay. What has he done since he arrived in this land?" Negro in Wars of Country. "First, he rendered service in the Colonial days. Then came the revolutionary war. In this conflict the black man was a part of the constituency to secure freedom. Then came another scene in the life of the country, when the nation seemingly had become separated. An effort was made to unite the nation. To do that it was necessary that blood be shed. Abraham Lincoln, whose dust rests in this city, made a call to the North to respond, and when they heard the voice they answered, saying, we are coming to preserve the nation. Then another call was sent out—a call to the black man to respond, and they answered 100,000 strong from the southland. So you see he did quite a little toward making it possible for Old Glory to wave over the land. He has done what he could to uplift the flag. Then came the war of 1812, and then the Mexican war, in which the Americans sought to save Texas. The Negro took a part in that work. White Man Has Helped Negro "Before you decide that the black man shall leave America remember he has fought for the stars and stripes and that he has horne his humble burden with patience. We will not be discouraged as long as there is a Christ and Methodism. It cannot be overlooked but that the black man has made progress. We could not have made that progress ourselves. We received assistance. Had it not been for the persons you represent, we could not have advanced. "The outlook for missionary endeavor first lies in the fact that the Negro of this country must be recognized as a part of the nation. We are here. It would be unwise to leave the black man to himself. When you consider that we have had only about forty-five years to get where we are today, you cannot expect of us as much as of you, whose civilization dates back hundreds of years. "The Negro should be encouraged. If we are encouraged there is no doubt but what we will take our place with the others in the nation. Do not believe all you see in the papers about the crime of the black man. They are often highly colored and often the supposed black man is a white man painted black. The Negro boy in his ruggle is being helped by God, physically, mentally and morally. We will stand for you in every welfare of the nation." The speaker then gave a picture of the battle of San Juan hill and of the Rough Riders of which Theodore Roosevelt was the leader. He then stated it was a black man who placed the American flag on that fortress. The Flag of Humanity. In conclusion the Rev. Mr. Thomas said: "The black man has never shown a spirit of insurrection. He has proven loyal. However, we believe in another flag besides the stars and stripes—the flag of humanity. There is one flag we ever stand by and will never cease fighting for—the flag of humanity or brotherhood with its colors of red, white, black, yellow or brown. I thank you for this opportunity to speak for the Negro in securing a man's chance. All we ask is for the stars and stripes to protect us. The Chinese and the Japanese have a flag and government behind them. The Italian and the Bohemian has a flag behind him. Every race has a flag and a government behind it. We have no flag, but Old Glory. Will that flag protect us Will it help to give us a man's chance? The Christians and the republic must largely answer hat." VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Chicago, Dec. 1.—(Editor of The Tribune.) — Destination undoubtedly exists in Chicago today. Where are these men and women (at present out if work and objects of charity) during he summer months? I live in a "popular" suburb thirty miles from Chi- [Single Copy 5 cents] cago where wages are high and labor scare. Last summer I wished to employ an out of doors man, his duties being to rake the leaves and gravel paths, wash windows and porch, and go on a bicycle for the mail. I applied at agencies and associations in town. The answer always was, "No men to be had at present." A pale faced young city man at length took the place. He looked as if he needed country air and wholesome food. Wages were $50 with a good room in the stable, where no horses or motors were kept. At the end of two days he departed without notice, leaving as explanation the following letter from a young lady employed in a Chicago department store. "What are you, any way? It seems to me from your letter that you are half a servant and sleep in the coachman's room. I never can stand it, such a blow to my pride." It is difficult to find men or women to work by the day. Along the north shore there are not more than two or three cabinetmakers and upholsterers. There is more work than these two or three can attend to, working during the winter to fill orders given in the autumn. Carpenters are scarce. Here is a good field. Therefore, I cannot account for so many men and women being out of work, when some of them at least could find employment in nearby towns. HOUSEKEEPER. There are also, here and other places, too many people who look down on domestic service. They let their pride exalt them and they are ashamed to "work out." Most of the places provide a good warm room and generally, the help is treated humanely, yet they would rather loaf than work. All work is honorable, and we advise the girls and boys to do any kind of work obtainable. Many people do not know that it is a mark of intelligence and good breeding to be polite and courteous to their employers—good manners, good service and politeness are the passports to good salaries and a good name. COAL! COAL!! Order your coal of Wm. Reddick. Orders filled promptly Scavenger work done also. Good coal and full weight. Old Telephone 2563. Residence 1707 East Lawrence Street. NEW OFFICERS TAKE SEATS All of the recently elected county officers took their seats in the County Court House last Monday. There was no special ceremonies, simply the swearing in of the new men and a few brief remarks by some of the lawyers. Attorney made a few remarks and presented Judges Weaver and Jenkins each an ink well, the gift of men from the First Ward. R. M. Sullivan is chief deputy and Oscar Becker is chief clerk in the County Clerk's office. So far there is only one Colored man appointed, Jas. Loomis being night turnkey at the jail. 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. CLUB NOTES The Woman's Club met in their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 5, 1910, at the Lincoln Old Folks' Home. The meeting opened with the President, Mrs. L. T. Brooks, in the chair. The club decided to have its members solicit about $5.00 each in order to raise $100.00 by the first Monday in January, 1911. The public is cordially invited to assist us in raising the required amount. There will be a grand musical concert rendered at St. Paul A. M. E. Church on the evening of "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1910 Dec. 14, 1910. The entertainment will be conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Solomon, of Galesburg. The Woman's Club wish to extend a vote of thanks to the following churches for their donations during the past month: St. Paul A. M. B., by Deaconesses, $1.71; St. John A. M. E., by collection, $1.25; Zion Baptist, by collection, $1.05. The club will distribute donation sacks among the citizens of Springfield. Please give your annual Xmas donation to the Lincoln Home. Anything useful will be accepted. The settlement committee made an excellent report for the past month. Mrs. C. H. Morgan is chairman. This division of club will assist the Zion Baptist missionary in securing the most noted woman orator in the country, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, of Washington, D. C. She will appear, if possible, in the city some time in January, 1911. JOHNSON BUYS MORE VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. $60,000 FOR SOUTH SIDE TURNER HALL Fact That Champion Is Able to Deal in Such Figures Surprises Those Who Believed He Had Been Squandering His Earnings as Told in Press Dispatches. Chicago, Dec. 2.—Champion Jack Johnson, in pursuance of his purpose to invest his ring earnings in real estate, has secured an option on the property in State street, near Thirty-first street, known as the South Side Turner Hall. The champion has the matter of purchase at a price said to be in the neighborhood of $60,000 under advisement, and he is expected to close the deal within a few days. The ability of Johnson to consider real estate deals of this size naturally aroused some comment in quarters which had given credence to the reports that the ne- The board meeting of the Lincoln Colored Home met on Tuesday p. m. and quite a lively meeting was held. ENTERTAINED AT OPOSSUM SUPPER Mr. T. R. Thompson entertained C. S. Gibbs, W. B. Hughes and E. L. Rogers at the Gem Cafe last Saturday evening at 8:30 o'clock to a most sumptuous and relishing supper, consisting of baked opossum and sweet potatoes and gravy, hot biscuits, pickles and pie. Some of the guests had never eaten any opossum before, but declared that it tasted just like opossum. THE APPOINTMENTS UNDER THE NEW REGIME. So far, to our knowledge, there has been only one Colored man appointed to a place under the Republicans who, had they not received the almost solid Negro vote, would not have been successful. We are not only surprised but astounded. There should have been at least two Negro janitors, one Deputy Sheriff, an elevator man and one clerk. We do not know whether or not there will be any more appointed, but we do know that this state of affairs is not satisfactory to the Colored voters. This is not as good as the Democrats did, considering the fact that the Democrats only get a small percentage of their vote. This will have to be improved or the Negroes will not acquiesce in it. THE WINTER IS UPON US. The Elks' Annual Sermon was held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Quite a large audience turned out. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. H. Sydes. SHILOH COURT NO. 1 ELECTS OFFICERS The ladies of Shiloh Court No. I have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Mary E. Minnard, M. A. Matron. Mrs. Luella Sellers, Junior Matron. Mr. W. Hamilton, Worthy Joshua. Miss Alice Walker, Secretary. Mrs. Julia Duncan, Treasurer. Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, Inner Gate. Mrs. Mable Curtis, Outer Gate, Stewardesses, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Annie Garrison. Court Directors, A. Young, McClain Hamilton. NOTICE! To Colored Federation of Woman's Club. Have your friends fill their donation bags for the Colored Lincoln Old Folks' and Orphans' Home Christmas offering at J. E. Thompson's grocery store. I will deliver each and every bag left at my store free to the Home and put a useful present in every donation bag that amounts to as much as 50 cents or more. Ladies, is it worth your while to tell your friend to come to my store and for you to come also? Thompson, the Grocer. FOR SALE OR TRADE. One six room house, with cellar, good concrete walks, toilet fixtures, good fruit in yard, located at 1036 West Elliott avenue. One seven room house in good repair, 126 North Fourteenth street. One new house, six rooms, just finished, northwest corner Fourteenth and Maple streets. Will trade for lots or smaller houses. Apply to C. H. Jones, 819 East Washington street. JOHNSON BUYS MORE VALU- ABLE REAL ESTATE. $60,000 FOR SOUTH SIDE TURNER HALL Fact That Champion Is Able to Deal in Such Figures Surprises Those Who Believed He Had Been Squandering His Earnings as Told in Press Dispatches. Chicago, Dec. 2.—Champion Jack Johnson, in pursuance of his purpose to invest his ring earnings in real estate, has secured an option on the property in State street, near Thirty-first street, known as the South Side Turner Hall. The champion has the matter of purchase at a price said to be in the neighborhood of $60,000 under advisement, and he is expected to close the deal within a few days. The ability of Johnson to consider real estate deals of this size naturally aroused some comment in quarters which had given credence to the reports that the negro was squandering the earnings of his Reno fight when he took the title from Jeffries. From those in close touch with Johnson' financial affairs it is learned that the champion has a cash balance in a local savings bank of nearly $165,000, and that instead of drawing on this sum for living expenses, the negro has paid all his current expenses out of his theatrical earnings since the fight and has in addition increased his wealth enough to buy the Prairie avenue property, for which he is reported to have paid $18,000. DECATUR Miss Hattie Watkins, of Wabash avenue, is on the sick list. The entertainment given last Thursday night at Traver's hall was a great success. The hall was packed to its full capacity, and the entire line of refreshments were disposed of. This entertainment was entirely different from the general run of such, being more of a silent nature. Mrs. O. B. Clanton is to be congratulated on the manner in which the children performed and filled their different roles, and in the orderly way in which the affair was conducted, she being entirely responsible for the staging and drilling of the production. Miss Lizzie Jones was presented with a beautiful gold ring for selling the largest number of tickets. Miss Amanda Greer, of West Marietta, is slightly indisposed. Rev. Spencer, representative of the Springfield Forum, has been in the city for the last few days in the interest of The Forum. Rev. Spencer spoke last Sunday night at the Antioch Baptist church on the subject of "God's Love." Seldom has an itinerant made such an impression, and had the reverend stopped when he had finished it would have been a masterpiece. With the love of Christ he compared the mother's love for her child; he drew a most beautiful word-picture of the crucifixion of Christ on the cross; described the love of Damon and Pythias, and compared it with all its attending dramatical situations, and left the impression with the audience that the love of God could not possibly be compared with any earthly love. The reverend has a flowery deliverance which is replete with dramatic declarations, and sufficient deviation to reach every part of the audience. He left Decatur on an early Tuesday morning train for Champaign in the interest of the paper. Mrs. Mary Clay, mother of Mrs. R. H. Oliphant, is quite ill at her home. The competitive drill given last Wednesday night at Traver's hall was very interesting and well attended. A large audience applauded the efforts of the competitors. Two squads from the Eighth regiment, I. N. G., drilled against three squads of well picked and well drilled ladies. The drilling of the men differed from that of the women in a great respect, in that it represented the hard, cold, serious aspect of war. In other words, they showed that they had been taught to drill for business, for the more serious moment which always comes in the affairs of men, and it was this side of the competition which they upheld, and they did it in a martial, masterly and scientific order. The ladies' drilling was more of a fancy sort, and it was this which won the judges, who were mostly ladies. All bedecked in immaculate white, with beautiful sashes, they were sent through a series of maneuvers which would have done credit to a company of Zonaves. Their step was perfect, their facing and wheeling was without a flaw, and when the judges announced their decision in favor of the ladies' team, it was no great surprise to the majority of the audience, which filled the hall and which stood on chairs and tables and cheered the female competitors to the echo. The large cake which was given as a prize to the winning team was carried about the hall above the heads of the winners, and finally devoured by all those who had the opportunity to come in close enough. To Corporal Marcellos Pope, of the Eighth I. N. G., belongs the greatest credit for the assembly and drilling of the two Eighth regiment squads, which belong in this city, and had it not been for two or three "rookies" which put them to disadvantage, they might have won. Mrs. Medlock, captain of the Willing Workers' team, showed great command, and had her girls under complete control at all times. Rev. Earnest Hall, who happened to be in the city at the time, acted as chief justice. He left on an early train next day for Champaign. Mrs. Mary Winbush, of West Marietta, is quite ill. Miss Clara Samuels, of Madison, Wis., is here visiting her sister. Miss Akeings left for Bloomington last night to be away for a few days. Rev. Crockette has returned from his trip to Springfield, where he went to attend the State Board. Mrs. James Thompson has been called to Paducah, Ky., by the death of her father. 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 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. Molle Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta Thompson, President Sewing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Jersey Mrs. Shirley Benton, Church Chorister. Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 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. W. Murray; Residence, 1209 W. Decatur St. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. Carl L. Watkins.....Superintendent Miss Caddie Kelley.....Secretary LITERARY CLUB MARK CLUB Mark Cummings . . . President A. D. Cicel . . . Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS. Mrs. E. N. Morrow . . . Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton . . . Organist WEEKLY MEETINGS. 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 Club, Friday.....7:30 p.m. SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs. Jane King.....President Mrs. Annie Browner.....Secretary Residence, 1110 E. Woods St. SUNDAY SERVICES. 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. Today is Saturday, pay for THE FORUM. 15 cents Per Month URGES PROGRESS FOR THE NEGRO. Prof. Potts Sayes There Must Be No Backward Steps. Special Dispatch to the Globe-Demoerat. West Point, Miss., Dec. 1. Strong addresses were delivered before the Mississippi Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church today by Prof. D. C. Potts, president of the Mississippi Industrial College, and Dr. F. M. Williams, of the North Mississippi Conference. Prof. Potts gave a detailed report of the work done at the institution and declared that the enrollment at this time of the year far exceeds that of any previous year. He stated that the property was conservatively valued at $150,000, and congratulated the negroes of Mississippi upon giving so much for the education of their own children. "I insist that there be no backward steps taken now in our racial progress," he declared. "Our leaders in our various national organizations are pointing out the way and it is our duty to follow. We are passing from an era of inactivity to prosperity, from dependence to independence, from ignorance to intelligence, and are making advances in all lines of labor and industry." Dr. Williams declared that while the church and the school has important functions in race building, the importance of the home should not be neglected and that all training must eventually begin and have its emphasis in the home to be really effective. SHOOTS WOULD-BE IN- TRUDER Mrs. Lula Waters, Thirteenth and Brown streets, gave bond this week for $300 to keep the peace. Mrs. Waters shot "Col." Beard, who came to her house at midnight Monday and demanded entrance. Mrs. Waters, thinking him to be a burglar, demanded that he leave. He failed to heed and Mrs. Waters shot him. The "Col," it is thought, was under the influence of liquor and did not know what he was doing. A company of Christians are meeting every Sunday on the third floor of the Masonic hall. They propose to start a new church. It is claimed that there are several members with their letters from the different churches ready to join. A goodly amount of money has been raised. The public is invited to attend these services. CHAMPAIGN LOCALS Rev. Jno. Owens, pastor of Salem Baptist Church, is conducting a revival service here, assisted by Rev. S. Sisson of Danville, who is an earnest gospel preacher. Salem Baptist Church is a beautiful structure, built by Rev. S. L. Edwards, now of Springfield. The Rev. is a splendid financier and has proven his ability to do things. Rev. Spencer is in town this week talking Forum and race enterprise. He is stopping with B. F. Crushon on Hill street. During the holidays Salem Baptist Church will conduct a feast in the wilderness. The first two nights a free lunch will be served. On Christmas day they will have basket dinner. All are cordially invited. The committee that served Thanksgiving dinner at the Baptist Church realized $21.18. Rev. G. W. Jones, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, has a handsome up-to-date building and a progressive congregation. He is a worthy and efficient minister and the people of Bethel may compliment themselves on having this hightened Christian gentleman as their leader. He is loved by all in Springfield. We predict for him a bright and glowing success. Champaign is a beautiful town with about one thousand Colored people. Many of them own nice homes. You can't tell where Colored people live here by their homes, as many of them have modern, up-to-date residences. Mrs. Hattie Wells has been on the sick list but is convalescent now. Mrs. Hickman is visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Jones. 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. 10, 1910. EDITORIAL THE INDEPENDENT VOTE. The recent elections show that the independent vote in this country is growing. A notice has been served upon the political parties that no one of them can deliver a vote to any candidate regardless of his qualifications, or for any measure regardless of its merits. The bane of our American political system has been its partisan vote. Men and measures have been voted for merely for the reason that they were offered by certain political parties and when once approved by the regularly organized party in convention assembled the partisan had nothing else to do but obey. He was not thus allowed to discriminate between men and measures and if he scratched or bolted a ticket he was put down as a traitor. The party whip has been an effective instrument in carrying elections in days gone by, and the results have largely been just what the boss would dictate and not that which the rank and file of an American citizenship desired. The independent vote is therefore proclaiming a new emancipation, an emancipation from the tyranny of the party whip and from the sneers and scorn of those who would brand the man as a traitor who dared to vote as he thought best. In the midst of this emancipation is found the Negro. If there has been one outstanding objection to the Negro as a voter it has been because his vote has been largely delivered in a bulk to one party. And yet the Negro can hardly be blamed for this, for he has learned to look upon the Republican party as sponsor for all that was for his well being. But the Negro vote at the recent elections was more independent than ever beore. In New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Indiana the Negro did not fall to vote the Democratic ticket and that openly and above board. And this independent vote has become so large that it is respectable and can no longer be cried down and snowed under by sneers and jeers. The Republican party has counted upon the Negro as being loyal; but this loyalty has been abused and so much so that the Republican platforms time and again have contained planks with reference to the Negro that were merest trash as far as the sincerity that was behind it. Such planks were usually campaign thunder and nothing else and on this the Negro has been fed so much that he relishes it no more. He has turned insurgent. He is more and more becoming an independent voter. American politics stand a chance of being purified and the political bosses displaced just in proportion as the American voter becomes independent and will not be delivered by the dictation of any political machine or party—S. W. C. Advocate. COLORED BUSINESS MEN AND FAILURE. The Nashville, Tenn., Globe pointed out very clearly the main cause for most of the failures in business by young colored men. The Globe well states the case when it says: "But granting that a Negro does open a business and fails to get the patronage of the people of his own race, the question is should first ask himself is, 'Am I conducting my business in a way to invite trade?' We venture the assertion that the most of the failures that overtake Negroes in business are due to negligence on the part of the man himself. We have never known a Negro to fail in business who was painstaking and energetic, but we have known scores of them to fail because of slothfulness. "Any man who embarks on the ship of commerce may expect to run into a storm before many knots have been sailed. Competition is certain to develop, and the man who is on the alert at all times will succeed, and he who expects to hold his customers through sympathy will fall. Comparisons are odious, but we will admit them for argument. A Negro opens a business and heralds to the world that he is going to conduct his place on a high plane; it will be first class in every particular. The people flock to the new enterprise and for a short season the proprietor keeps his word, and then he begins to substitute cheaper goods, and employs inferior help. His customers complain, and he promises them that all defects will be remedied, but the promise is not kept. While this controversy between Negro merchant and his customers is going on, a Jew or Greek, or a man of some other nationality than Negro is doing his best to please his customers, and his customers include everybody who will pay a bill. Goods are kept up to the standard, the store is neat and clean, fly specks are washed off the windows, every employee is ordered to keep their clothes clean and well arranged, and he invites the public to come in and see how politely he can have them served. Ask yourself the question, who will get the business? "There is a remedy for this shortcoming on the part of our young men who are trying to do business. They ought to succeed. Some of them are succeeding, but too many of them are merely eking out an existence. We believe that a well organized association, on the order of a board of trade or a merchants' association, where the men could come together once a month would be of great benefit. The members could help each other in the way of suggestions, and by frankly pointing out to each other their defects, but always in a spirit of mutual interest. No place in the country is suffering more for progressive young business men than Nashville, and since it seems impossible to get either of our business leagues in operation, we ought to have another organization officered with men who have the interest of all the business men at heart. NEGROES AND THE UNIONS. Chenoa, Ill., Nov. 29. —(Editor of The Tribune, —I notice that Elnathan Bradock says that Mr. Gompers only expressed the collective determination of labor unionists to exclude the Negro from our organizations because it has come to this: “That the Negro takes it as an invitation to social equality.” Terrible; terrible; calamity unheard of; for we all know that it is inevitable that should the Negro be allowed to live and work that he will insist upon and that there is no way to prevent him from marrying our daughters. Just awful! And when you do exclude the Negro from your unions, then would you allow him to seek employment along the same lines outside of your unions? Or, upon the contrary, would your unions and their sympathizers prevent him by force from so doing? Would you assault, intimidate and murder him? Would you picket, burn and destroy the factories and workshops wherein the Negro was employed? If Mr. Gompers and the American Federation of Labor desire the "union" to stand and receive recognition, they must adhere to righteous principles and be liberal and conservative. People who do not respect the rights of others will not be respected. The golden rule is applicable in this case. The Constitution guarantees to every citizen life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If Negroes are not allowed to affiliate with the trades union, he will succeed at the expense of the trades union. As we have pointed out before, the trades union is a good thing when its true principles are adhered to, but when the trades union gets to the stage of enacting class legislation and discriminatory laws and laws foreign to the Constitution of the nation, like slavery, it, too, will die an ignominious death. We do not know what Mr. Gompers said, nor the interpretation of his saying, but one thing is certain, no part of the nation has a right to arrogate to itself the right to work and deny that other part the same right—such is contrary to the spirit and letter of the law. As to "social equality" and to the intermarrying of the races, we believe the position taken by the writer to be absurd and a reflection on the white people's side by the writer's logical reasoning; when colored and white marry it is done not by force, but by mutual consent between the two contracting parties. Negroes are not trying to force themselves into the society of other races and nationalities, any more than the other races and nationalities are forcing themselves in the precincts occupied by the Negro. Even if the Negroes did make the first advances, to what avail would they be if not reciprocated? Steam propels the great locomotives, but of what avail is steam without all the various throttles and boilers and countless other contrivances for its utility? In other words, of what avail is the railroad if there is no track on which it can run? Another point: If the whites are superior and the others inferior, which are the more to be censured—the lower for seeking the higher or the higher for accepting the lower? Is it not natural for the people to crave for the things more lofty? Now when you shall have taken the last analysis of the proposition, we ask this question, what think ye of the Christ? Do you believe in one Lord, one faith and one baptism? This question of intermarriage always resolved itself to this point with us: Does the Negro have to be prevented from doing that which cannot be done unless the other party consents? THE SPRING ELECTION. Time for Change in Chief Magistrate of City Fast Approaches. Two years ago the Republicans nominated Hon. L. Y. Sherman, who made one of the finest and the best campaigns that a man has ever made. He was defeated because the Republicans were not as loyal as they pretended to be. We do not know whom the Republicans will name this winter, how be it, there will be many to seek the office. We hope that dissension will not be manifest. There are already several names mentioned: Roy M. Seeley, J. Emil Smith, L. L. Flinn, are among the early probabilities. We also need a good man for City Attorney. It is not thought that Seeley will again aspire for that office as he has held it for three terms. Commission form of government will be given due consideration also. Next week we shall discuss its merits. When you are out of humor and are about to commence the slaughter of some worthy person or enterprise, stop and reflect. Try to believe that your strength and influence should be used in construction, not destruction.—The Dallas, Texas, Express. If you have not the means to establish a business, have the sense to patronize the one the other fellow started.—The Dallas, Texas, Express. Train your boy and girl in some useful trade. The world is short on intelligent workers.—The Dallas, Texas, Express. American Cleaners Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing All Work Guaranteed 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. COME TO THE Fish and Chetling SUPPER COME TO THE Fish and Chetling SUPPER 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 Christ Glory WE HAVE always been our good as that which goods so that you can dents of Springfield This If you will gl any member of the Christmas Glory Awa WE HAVE always shown been our good fortune as that which we show goods so that you can more ea dents of Springfield have never This Store Is a If you will glance through any member of the family or a Christmas Merchandise in all its Glory Awaits Your Inspection. WE HAVE always shown you a very complete line at this season of the year but it has never been our good fortune to be able to give you such a large assortment at such varying prices as that which we show this year. Then our enlarged establishment enables us to show goods so that you can more easily select your gifts. We have tried to select such a stock as residents of Springfield have never seen before and we hope you will appreciate our efforts. If you will glance through the following suggestions you will find just the gift you want for any member of the family or any friend at just the price you can afford to pay: Our Crystal Room We have the only crystal room in the city and it is brim full of the most beautiful cut glass that money can buy. EVERY PIECE IS GENUINE CUT. Cut Glass Bowls, up from... $ 2.50 Cut Sugar and Creams, up from... $ 2.00 Cut Jelly Dishes, up from... $ 1.00 Cut Water Jugs, up from... $ 2.50 Cut Tumblers, set, up from... $ 2.00 Cut Celery Trays, up from... $ 2.00 Special, Cut Tumblers, set of 6... .75 Cut Punch Bowl, up from... $10.00 Cut Wine Sets, up from... $ 5.00 Knife Rests, Tooth Pick Holders, Salt Shakers, Celery Dips, Vases, Decanters, Vinegars and hundreds of other articles. White China Any artist who is painting china will delight in looking through this department. We are importing direct from China and are offering prices taken from any catalogue on earth. Art Pottery Vases from every country in the world, including some of the most famous patterns in existence. All sizes and all prices. Many of our lines we control for central Illinois. Statuary Reproductions of the world's masterpieces at prices within the reach of all. We have put in Sternan's line of Percolators, Chafing Dishes, Coffee and Tea Urns, Baking Dishes, Dinner Chinas, etc., and we invite your inspection of this, the finest line of its kind made in the world. KEISAC KEISAC KEISACKER'S CHINA STORE 406-408-410 Monroe St., East --- BAUMANN BROS. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. 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 Thomas Mercy Awaits Y ays shown you a very comp and fortune to be able to give in we show this year. Then in more easily select your gift have never seen before and w Store With It Is a Veritable once through the following su family or any friend at just t Is a Veritable Wonderland SACKER'S St., East Both Brass PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Merchandise in aits Your Inspe You a very complete line at this season of the be able to give you such a large assortment this year. Then our enlarged establishment by select your gifts. We have tried to select seen before and we hope you will appreciate o With Its Ten Departn Veritable Wonderland the following suggestions you will find just my friend at just the price you can afford to p Dinner Ware Department Positively no store in Illinois has a greater selection to place before your eyes. You will find every well known make of imported china and porcelain also the best domestic china and porcelain. COPELANDS ENGLISH BONE CHINA— If you want something that is par excellence, choose a small service, $50.00 to... 650.00 ROYAL DOULTON BONE CHINA— Beautiful Dinner and Tea Services in this, one of the world's best makes, $30.00 to... 150.00 TRESSEMANS & VOGTS' LIMOGES CHINA— The finest white and gold patterns ever carried in Springfield, $50.00 to... 150.00 HAVILAND CHINA— This depart hundred diff clers and G the sun. Se up to... Also every any table on La The finest l Domes ever in the city, $10 We carry a electric Por shade you w $3.00 up to All kinds of be surprised of them are. Fancy We carry in complete open stock eleven patterns of this famous factory's newest productions. All shades of color and a white and gold; also two patterns in plain white, $20.00 to 125.00 ALLERTON'S BONE CHINA— Sometimes called "Cheateau China," and one of the best of English chinas, $25.00 to... 50.00 AUSTRIAN OR BAVARIAN CHINA— The "Pride of Germany," in which we carry five patterns, all beauties. Ask for the "Sweet Clover," $16.00 to... 35.00 SYRACUSE CHINA— The "Pride of the United States," in which we carry four gorgeous arts and crafts designs, $20 to... 40.00 SEVENTY OTHER PATTERNS— Covering every known make of China and Porcelain, $2.25 to... 50.00 KER'S CHINA STO Both Phones 443 The Lincoln Manual Training School Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science. E. C. HAMILTON, Principal Imperial 5 Hats SE R MEYERS & CO. NORTH SIDE SQUARE use in all its inspection. season of the year but it has never the assortment at such varying prices establishment enables us to show ied to select such a stock as resi- appreciate our efforts. departments erland will find just the gift you want for a afford to pay: PETER MEYERS & CO. 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE This department is showing over two hundred different styles of Glass Tumblers and Goblets at every price under the sun. Sets of 6 from 15c up to ..... 2.50 Also every item which can be used on any table or in any kitchen. The finest line of Electric Dining Room Domes ever put on display in the city, $10.00 up to..... 60.00 We carry a wonderful line of gas and electric Portables. You can select any shade you wish for prices from $3.00 up to..... 50.00 All kinds of coal oil Lamps and you will be surprised how artistic some of them are. 30c up to..... 20.00 It would be absolute folly for us to try to tell you the list of items we carry in this room. Just think of something, and if it is made out of china or pottery we have it. Ask and find out. One hundred thousand pieces to select from. We are carrying in stock one hundred separate patterns of Toilet Sets and you can find any color, any shape and style at prices of $4.00 per set, up to, per set 20.00 Each set contains twelve pieces. A STORE Odd Fellows Building Work Shop Open Daily (except Monday) from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. 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 $3.00 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new Fall and Winter shapes that are ready. Household Glassware Lamp Department Fancy China Department Toilet Ware LARGE FORGE OF EXTRA HELP TO SHOW YOU THROUGH THE STORE. Odd Fellows Building Re rie renee cpr ae maeer eG ; ; ; ; ; hilt arate arta hla atte i lalate 8800S a\_—m={$@rea€woum : APPROPRIATE, ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. : ; You really should see the: display of this, the leading Haber- ; dashery, to fully appreciate its magnitude and variety. The sugges- * tions 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. : : ; : S HOLIDAY NECKWEAR NIGHT SHIRTS AND PAJAMAS ; S SILK AND LINEN HANDKER- FUR CAPS. ; CHIEFS SWEATER JACKETS : SILK HALF HOSE CARDIGAN JACKETS : ; HOLIDAY UMBRELLAS LEATHER BAGS AND SUIT : HOLIDAY GLOVES CASES FUR GLOVES LEATHER TOILET CASES ; FANCY SHIRTS MILITARY HAIR BRUSHES IN } SILK MUFFLERS LEATHER vASES ; | HOLIDAY HATS LEATHER COLLAR AND CUFF ; SMOKING JACKETS CASES ; | BATH ROBES LEATHER JEWELRY CASES JOHN LUTZ od ; ’ . i Hatter and Men’s Furnisher — ; ‘ : 204 South Sixth Street. ; a a ed caemboneeeseeseoes Visit o 2 o H. Sallie’s New Furniture Store 726 E. Wash’ton St. Tel. Main 3820 New and Second-Hand Furn- iture, Stoves, Ranges and Hardware We can Furnish your House Complete. Our Prices are Reasonable. Our Terms are Cash or Bary Payments CALL ND INSPECT 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. ——-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 The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor —AND— Resturant Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish! Served in Any Style 1325 E. Mason St. MAS, L. FISHER, Prop. cJMONEY 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 121 SOUTH FOURTH STREET New Phone 1821 Old Phone 4280 For Plain and Fancy Sewing Mrs: E. L. Rogers pone AT 1505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable Old Tel. 4622 CLARKSON’S (ORIGINAL) Benzoin Lotion Has no equal for Chapped Face and Hands. on Why not TRY it? SO ne 25c Per Bottle. oo Clarkson’s Modern Drug Store 213 South Sixth St. TS =a | N IZ | i \\ HL \U Y VY f a BG (| See a] \ NN ee * | ) NYCI, 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 UPIN AMY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES ‘SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY, BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF TIE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25% AMD 50+ BOTTLES witt 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, 254 LARGE SIZED BOTTLE,SO+ THE QZONIZED OX MARROW CO, 216 LAKE ST.DEPT. 5 8 CHICAGO,ILL. bs AGENTS WANTED. BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 BE. 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- vineed. Call up 207, both phones. Geo, Bollman, Prop. & Mgr FURNISHED ROOMS. With or without Board, 1203 E Washington Street. MRS. E. TERRELL, Prop. Dr. S.A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE: —627% East Adams street HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2p. m. to4 p.m 7 p.m. to % Telephone: (old), Ofice: 3329, ee +h Res., 1607-1-2 Calls premptly made. LOCAL NEWS. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. Patronize the advertisers. Welcome, welcome, ye snow. ‘The Economical Coal Co. is also handling feed and produce. Mr. Jos. Douglas, of 1500 South Seventeenth street, is very sick. Remember we have moved in the Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. Hear Mr. Holloway at Colored Y. M. C. A. quarters tomorrow af: ternoon at 2 o’clock. In the item last week on Pleas- ant Grove Baptist Church, where it read, ‘‘W. B. Gray, president of the literary,’’ it should have read, ‘‘S. J. Williams, Preside. See Mrs. E. L. Rogers for dress- making, plain or faney. Old Tele- phone 4622, The members of Zion Baptist chureh held their regular annual business meeting on Friday even- ing, Dee. 2, and elected their trus- tees and deacons for the ensuing year. Those elected were as fol- lows: ‘Trustees, Nathan Smith, J. W. Smith, W. M. Reddick; deacons, George Douglas, Perle Carr. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 30514 South Sixth street, We publish mortuary notices free, but charge for long obitu- aries 5e the line. Mrs. ©. S. Gibbs and daughter are visiting in Southern Illinois. Carefully read the ads. and pat- ronize the advertisers. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. As soon as you read this issue of The Forum see what you want for the Xmas edition, which will be out Dec. 17, and get your mat- ter to the office. Do not wait later than Dee. 12 for matter. Rev. Wm. Woods was in Jack- sonville last Sunday and preached all day at Mt. Ennery Baptist Chureh and also administered the Lord's supper. Mrs. Emma J. Craddock, who has been employed on the West- ern Globe, of East St. Louis, for the past few months, has returned home. WANTED—Good _bushelman; good salary, steady work for right party. Apply at Capital City Pantatorium, 109 South Fourth street. The Widows’ Social elub will give a cheltling and fish supper Yor the benefit cf the elub at Mrs. Sheffey’s, 1015 East Washington street, Friday evening, December 23, Publie invited. Capitol City Lodge No. 12, K. of P., met last Monday evening in regular session at their Castle hall. Quite a large attendance was ont. The officers for the en- suing six inonths were nominated and will be elected ot the next meeting. Most of the offices are filled by the renomination of the old ones, without competition. Mrs. Emma Harding, of Elgin, IlL, and Miss Harrieway, of St. Louis, Mo., spent three weeks with Mrs. Carrie Andrews, 1220 South Sixteenth street. During their stay they were entertained by Mrs. An- drews on three oecasions. Rev. T. Price, former pastor of St. Paul Chureh here, but now pas- tor of the A. M. E. Church of Quincy, passed through the city Tuesday en route to the District Conference, which convened at Edwardsville on Wednesday of this week. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK The Peoples Depository ary 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 depart- ment 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 whieh we respectfully refer you to any and all of our stockholders, and customers. Let everybody deposit something. Respectfully yours, ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK 11th and Washington Sts., Springfield, Illinois. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806 Rey. J. M. Smalley received about $20.00 in the birthday anni- versary bags. He and wife desire to heartily thank their many friends for the gracious deed Rey. and Mrs. Smalley are yet in- disposed, though somewhat im. proved. Rev. Smalley preached last Sunday at 11 0’clock services. Services all day tomorrow. Rey. B. L. Ivory, former pastor of Union Baptist chureh, after an extended trip to his old home, Nashville, Tenn., has returned. While South he reports having had quite a pleasant time meeting old friends and acquaintances. He was the guest of Dr. R. H. Boyd and others. He reports the Col- ored banks and business in a good condition. Rey. J. H. Sydes, pastor of St. Paul A. M. BE. Church, has been away from his family and chureh for several days attending the funeral of his brother, who died in Eddyville, Ill. The pastor will also make a trip to Quiney, Ill, on his return home. LEGAL A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County-—ss. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911. Lelar Belle Madden vs. Robert Mad- den, In Chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Robert Madden, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Cireuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said Robert Madden that the complainant filed her bill of com: plaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 6th day of De- comber, A. D. 1910, and that a sum- mons issued out of sald Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Robert Madden, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of March, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant’s bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree en- tered against you, according to the prayer of said bill, 3. 'T. JONES, Clerk. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Andrew B. Carter, Deceased. The undersigned, having been ap pointed 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 per- sons having cloims 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 pay- ment to the undersignea. ae this 1st day of November. 1910, Joserm CanteR, Administrator. Cuas, S. Ginps, “Attorney. EEEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE PE EEE To Readers of The Forum: | want to know how many people read my ads. in the different papers, so | 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 | will give a USEFUL PRESENT with each pair of Sample Shoes bought at $2.45. | 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 Shoe Stores. 7 3 Jerald's Sample Shoe Shop FIFTH AND MONROE 7 UNDER MITCHELL'S 3 We do the Swellest Repairing at Reasonable Prices. : See our Cuban and Spanish Heels 25 and 20 cents. 3 ee ee a The Gem Cafe Quick Service. Brilliantly Tlluminated. 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.” } iim Ee Sestey. | PENNY SAVINGS DEPARTMENT will receive deposits from the smalles est. will be paid on average balan heeking privileges. ally call your attention to our penny ren, which will be inaugurated on the rich deposits from one cent up will s, interest will be paid as on other | teaching their children the habit of tly ask the co-operation of the publie | the future as they have seen fit to giv ught us from the institution of a fev n of thousands, we guarantee them the e and profits as they have received in ectfully refer you to any and all of o body deposit something. Respectfully yours, ENTERPRISE SAVINGS 11th and Washington Sts., Spring We want your | d ‘| PATRONAGE y/ 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 serviee is good. Will) n| you please call or telephdne and) »,|let us have the next order? We i.|are making places for your hieh| d} school, business and college girls) a and boys—see. | 1) Our Goons Ane Furst Dany ; | d | The UNION GROCERY Co | ; 18tH and Cass Sts. | h Teb, Old 1840 | A 1 ‘To Readers 0 Mrs. M. L. Taylor Dress Making, Plain Sew- ing and Bushel Work. 3# SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 3 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 x Forum. N. POSKONER Formerly with the United Shoe Repairing Co. has moved to 321 E. JEFFERSON ST. HIGH-CLASS SHOE REPAIRING Sewed Half Soles, 50c.; Ladies', 40c. SAMPLE SHOES FOR SALE AT YOUR OWN PRICE. CALL AND SEE HIM 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 10e (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. 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. N. POSK Formerly with the Uni has mo 321 E. JEFF HIGH-CLASS SH Sewed Half Soles, SAMPLE SHOES FOR PRICE. CALL Shoe Styles You No matter how long you w will retain their style and you Walk Over Coal! Coa For good Screen Prompt Delivery RELIABLE JEWELRY AT CLOSE PRICES Don't pay the big jewelers fancy prices until you see what we ask for the same watch. Our small room, cheap rent and low running expenses enable us to put this saving into the value. STRETCH YOUR CHRISTMAS SPENDING MONEY. It will be worth your while to stop and examine our pretty line of Christmas Novelties, Watches and useful gifts. Prices duplicated from any catalogue you bring us. No store on earth can beat our prices on standard jewelry. Visit this little shop, located at 207 South Sixth, opposite Bressmer's. BURNSTEIN'S The Smallest Jewelry Store in Town. Cora Wells Chile Parlor and Short Orders 302 N 12th St. KONER Red Shoe Repairing Co. served to PERSON ST. HOE REPAIRING 50c.; Ladies', 40c. SALE AT YOUR OWN AND SEE HIM That You Will Like ear a pair of our Shoes, they will surely like them. Every our employ is an experienced letter, who knows how to fit shoes Every pair of shoes we sell selected for their wearing quali- ‘Walk-Overs’ and “Hanans” are popular this year than ever Get your Fall and Winter from us. You will surely like style. F.M.LEGG SHOE CO. 125 W.S. - SPRINGFIELD. al! Coal! ed Lump Coal, y, Full Weight French and Dry Steam Cleaning PRESSING ALTERATIONS AND A REPAIRING SPECIALT Old Phone 3309 N. E. Cor. 15th and Washington AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Drug-gists Springfield, Illinois A. JACKMAN & SON GROCERIES AND COUNTRY PRODUCE Your trade solicited. Phone, Old 4647 2104 E. STUART 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. BUY YOUR Drugs of Booth PURE FRESH DRUGS IS MY MOTTO Beef Iron Wine, 50 Cents a Bottle Four 10c. Rolls of Toilet Paper, 25 Cents Tooth Brush Free with a Bottle of Booth's Tooth Powder One quart Witch Hazel 35c. Use no other than BOOTH'S COUGH SYRUP AND LINIMENTS OLD PHONE 1388 Booth's Drug Store Eighth and Washington 60 YEARS* EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHT & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is patentable by publication or by publication strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Menu & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year, four months, $1. Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 361Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 F St., Washington, D. C. EAST ST. LOUIS NOTES. Mr. Henry Mitchell has returned from Prairie Du Rocher, where he was called to the bedside of his cousin, Mr. Peter Johno. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph entertained a number of friends at their home on Illinois avenue Friday evening. Mrs. Laura Simmons is seriously ill at her home on Beauman avenue. Mrs. Geo. Taylor has returned home from Tennessee, where she has been for her health: Mr. Eugenia Johnson, of Gaty avenue, is on the sick list. Miss Charleston, a teacher of the Lincoln High School, while alighting from a street car fell and sustained injuries which disabled her from duties last week. Miss Oda La Cava and Mrs. Minnie Joseph visited St. Louis Saturday. Miss Mary Beckham is the guest of Miss Hatty Harvey of North Twenty-sixth street. Mrs. Alfred Branch entertained Miss Oda La Cava at luncheon Sunday. A social was given by Mrs. Green Oliver and was largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. George Holland entertained a number of friends Saturday evening at their home on North Twenty-sixth street. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mitchell, of Gaty avenue, entertained a number of friends Sunday evening. Those present were: Mr. George Beckham, Mr. P. Golson, Mr. Sydna Mitchell, Mr. Edward Joseph, Mrs. Edward Joseph, Miss Hatty Harvey, Miss Oda La Cava, Miss Virginia Mitchell. Miss Myrtle Favell, aged 11 years, died at her home on Missouri avenue Nov. 29, 1910. Mrs. Maggie Harvey, aged 44 years, died at her home on North Thirteenth street Nov. 17, 1910. Mrs. Eliza Mitchell, aged 50 years, died at her home on Gross avenue Dec. 3, 1910. GOOD REPORT FROM PLEAS ANT GROVE. Services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church last Sunday were well attended. Rev. S. L. Edwards reports that one new member was added to the church and several new communicants. The collection for the day was $50.00. Tomorrow there will be services during the usual hours. Rev. D. C. Jones, of Champaign, will be present and preach. The public is cordially invited. The East End Shoe store is better able to accommodate its customers since Miss Kanson 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. G. ARTHUR HALLOWAY, who will speak before the Colored Young Men's Christian Association, 819 1-2 East Washington street, tomorrow afternoon. All men are invited. Let every pastor be out. Every young man who desires to learn something and to see the cause progress, come. 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, Secy. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. THOMAS DONNEN, Secy. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. 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. J. OLLINS, Sec'y. Meets 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 first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, G. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. BENJ, LUCAS, W. M. E. T. GORUM, W. Sec'y. Capitol City No. 12, K. of F. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. every 1st and 3rd Mon., C. C. H SALLIE, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. PETER H. BURKE 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. JOHN L. We Credit Even $100.00 worth 50.00 " 25.00 " 214 North Sixth may not make toward and You D the CLOTHES WEAR; don't f customers to give me early you g come beauties to FALL Is Tonsorial Work see the L. Tonsorialists 1, John Davie; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair No. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale. Take a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. Mitchell, Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Washington St. Springfield 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. If you get the pick of the lot, and you tie to 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. Barkdale. 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. 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