The Forum

THE Vol. 8, No. 2 FARMERS MEET IN SAVANNAH. Georgia State College Crowded With Tillers of the Soil. THREE THOUSAND VISITORS. thirteenth Annual Conference the Largest Ever Held In the South—Exports In Agriculture Gave Timely Instruction—Wright In Thrilling Address Says Educate Your Children. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Savannah, Ga.—The thirteenth annual meeting of the Georgia farmers' conference, recently held at the Georgia State college in Savannah, was the largest of its kind ever held in the south. There were present only a few distinguished visitors from out of the state, very few professional men for the simple reason that only a few were invited. Professor R. R. Wright, president of the state college, said that he wanted the conference to be a conference of farmers only, where all the speeches would be about farming. The only outsiders invited were experts. There were more than 500 bona fide farmers present, representing as many as forty counties. Some came as far as 200 miles. Counting visitors who were not farmers, there were about 3,000 in attendance. Next to the attendance of bona fide farmers the conference was great for the number of agricultural experts it brought together. Among these were: Professor D. J. Crosby, specialist in education for the United States department of education. Washington: Professor James M. Johnson, director of the Chatham County Model Farm; Miss Honor A. Littlefield, instructor in domestic economics in Beach institute; Professor E. Gentry, United States M. B. PRESIDENT R. L. WRIGHT. farm demonstrator; R. H. Thomas, former instructor in agriculture in the Georgia State Industrial college; Mr. R. Saussy, the largest poultry farmer in southeast Georgia; Mr. J. H. Blinney, who conducts a thousand farm in Dodge county, Ga.; Miss Hein Pendleton, secretary of the Associated Charities of Savannah, Ga.; Professor D. C. Suggs, instructor in science at the Georgia State college; Professor L. B. Thompson, secretary of the Georgia State Colored Agricultural Industrial association; Rev. J. Dorry, a leading farmer-preacher of Chatham county, Ga. The subjects discussed were "General Farming and Farm Management," "Raising of Live Stock and Hogs," "Dairying," "Truck Farming," "The Growing of Fruit Trees and Trees For Ornament," "Buying Homes and Farm Lands," "Home Economics," "Cooking, Serving, Marketing and Laundering," "Poultry Raising," "Health and General Sanitation," "Planting" and "Tuberculosis and Hookworm." Though these subjects were discussed by experts, they were all discussed in the simplest words, with illustrations which the farmers understood. This was clearly shown in the experience meetings, which generally preceded and followed the lectures. These meetings gave several hundred the opportunity to express themselves either by telling their experience or asking questions or both. President Wright, whose personality was behind the whole conference, which he organized thirteen years ago and has gradually brought to success, delivered the opening address, which was the key conference. He said in part: We are gathered here for the thirteenth annual farmers' conference. We have not come for mere show, but we have come for work. And I want you all to put in two of the hardest days' work of your lives. We have brought you experts who will try to help you, who will not only lecture, but will answer all questions and do what they can to help you earn more on your farm. We have not come merely to talk, but to instruct and inspire one another to higher standards of work and care. And if any man leaves here without getting renewed inspiration to do better work on the farm then this conference has been in vain. We want you to be better farmers; we want to tell you what the best farmers are doing on the same kind of land you use and how they do it and want you to go back to your farm and improve it. If you don't raise but twenty bushels of corn you will have cotton and another maker forty bushels or more and a whole bale to the acre we want you to find out how he does it and why you do not do it. We want you to buy more land if you can, and we want to show you how, to pay for your home, to pay off the mortgage. And, above all, I want to say to you that you must educate your children to do school. Keep them in all the time. It is better to pay a man a dollar or $1.50 per day than to keep your boy or girl out to do your work. Not only keep him in school, but do all you can to get good teachers and to lengthen out the school term. Do this even though you have to go down in your pocket for the money. It is better to sacrifice that fine buggy and out the fifty, or twenty-five dollars it costs in helping to pay a good teacher and lengthen out your school term. It will pay you better. In such practical words President Wright with an eloquence born of intimate knowledge of the farmer's life and sympathy with the farmer's struggles discussed subject after subject—the crowded alleys of our towns, our high death rate from tuberculosis, the tendency of the farmers' boys to leave the farm, etc. He had occasion to speak several times afterward, but always in the same happy vein, and he never failed to secure the most earnest attention of his audience. At the close of the conference several thousand packages of seed from the department of agriculture at Washington were distributed among the visiting farmers. Four years ago President Wright asked the farmers, "How can we reach a larger number of men and thus widen our influence—give me something practical?" Many things were thought over. Professor Wright saw that the people were poor, and he had no money with which to start, though he had very definitely in mind what he would do. He would have a state Negro fair—not a thing to merely make money, but to encourage the Negro farmers to exhibit their products and thus encourage themselves and others. He would have not only the word of praise to those who made the best exhibits, but he would give a money premium. As he thought out his scheme it grew larger and larger, and he wondered how he might do it. The history of this first fair is worth stating in Major Wright's own words, as it illustrates the real heroism of many of the real leaders of the race in the south. Said President Wright: "Realizing the greatness of the scope of the undertaking, my first impulse was to do as so many of our people do—that is, go north and try to get a donation. But the more I thought of this the more I found myself getting away from it, not that I disapprove of those who secure large donations from our good white friends, but I said that I would see what the Negro could do, so I decided to organize a corporation to undertake the work. I called together some of the leading farmers and stated my plan. Upon their approval I appointed one to start the organization. "After a few weeks he gave it up; then I delegated another with the same result, and another. Having advertised that there would be a fair, I had to keep my word, so after school closed I got out, and with the help of some others I got together $2,000. But there came discouragement after discouragement. In the first place, I was sick half the time. Hoke Smith, the candidate for governor, was stirring people up against the Negro, and my friends feared for the fair; then came the Atlanta riot, etc. But we held the fair and have held three others since. We have given out' $30,000 as premiums to Negro farmers and Negro women for exhibits in domestic science. We have declared three dividends averaging 5% per cent. "We have in hand every cent of the $4,000 we have collected from the people. We have paid all our debts, and we have loaned to farmers over $1,280, and it all represents not outside help, but Negro sef help." Important Meetings For Clubwomen. The executive board of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will hold its annual meeting in Newcastle, Pa., on Thursday, May 18. The next annual convention of the state federation will be held in Bellefonte, Pa., in August. The sessions will be held in the A. M. E. church, Mrs. Rebecca Aldridge is president of the federation. With the cooperation of the various clubs she hopes to make the coming meeting the best in every respect of any in the history of the organization. The Forum's telephone is, Old 3806. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1911 LAWSON HEADS NEW MOVEMENT TO HOLD NATIONAL JUBILEE. Project Launched by Prominent Citizens In the Capital City For the Celebration of the Fifthth Anniversary of Freedom Embraces Many Novel Ideas and Tangible Features. By OLIVER BANDOLPH. Washington. Steps looking toward the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation were taken recently when a special committee composed of some of Washington's representative colored citizens met/ in Lincoln Memorial temple, adopted plans and elected permanent officers for the carrying out of the project. Professor Jesse Lawson was elected president of the movement. Edward PROFESSOR JESSE LAWSON. L. Scott secretary, and Rev. W. W. Mayle, superintendent of international Sunday school work and member of the editorial staff of the Washington American, was appointed chairman of the committee on publicity. Plans and Scope of the Movement. The following plans were adopted: That we create and incorporate a permanent organization to be known, styled and called the Emancipation Commemorative society, with perpetual existence; that the organization shall consist of a president, one vice president for each state represented in the society, a recording secretary, a corresponding secretary, a financial secretary, a treasurer and an executive committee consisting of the several committees, viz., committees on finance, program, printing, invitations, speakers, music, legislation, public comfort, publicity, decoration, art and reception; that the society shall hold a semicentennial in 1813 commensurate with the progress of the colored people during the last fifty years, that the celebration be held in Washington and that the people from all parts of the country be invited to participate in it; that the plan and scope be such as to REV. W. W. MAYLE. show to the best advantage the progress of the race since emancipation; that the celebration be styled "a national jubilee in celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation." Proposed Building to Be Erected. At least one building of the proposed celebration should be of a permanent structure so as to provide a place for the meeting of the annual congress. It should contain a commodious auditorium, a library containing all the works of colored authors and all of the books about colored people. It should be a industrial hall in which exhibits showing the industry of the race might be placed, an art gallery in which could be exhibited the art of the colored people of the world, an art studio where our aspiring youths might work out their creations under proper directions and a hall of fame providing a niche for the bast or slab to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, John Brown, Charles Sumner, Thaddeus Stevens, William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Woodend Phillips, Owen Lovett, Jacobus R. Giddings, Lucretia Mott, Mary B. Bocher, Harriet Tubman, Stephen Robert Peleys, George F. Downing, John M. Langston and others. SOCIETY EVENTS Mrs. L. T. Coleman of New Berlin, Ill., and Mrs. Edward Gorum of South College street, were visitors in St. Louis, Mo., on last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Zephra Sydes made a flying trup to St. Louis on last Saturday and spent several hours in quite a pleasant manner. There are quite a few sick colored patients at St. John's Hospital at this writing. Mrs. Gabriel Henderson was a pleasant caller at the Forum on last Tuesday. Mrs. Edward Gorum and Mrs. L. T. Coleman, who has been her guest for several days, called at the Forum and the Y. M. C. A. rooms Mrs. Coleman expressed her opinion as to the beauty of the Y. M. C. A. room. Miss Gertrude Watts, who has been quite ill, is somewhat improved. Mr. Parbour is going on a visit to St. Louis next week to visit his mother. Y. M. C. A. Has Another Good Program. The Y. M. C. A. held services at their quarters last Sunday and a very instructive lesson was conducted by S. J. Williams. The Orchestra rendered music to good advantage. About 50 men were out. This move is quite promising Rev. A. W. Williams, of Zion Church, delivered the address of the evening which was very instructive and ably prepared, showing some good research and thought—these lectures are food for the intellect. The meetings are very interesting and profitable. and profitable. Tomorrow Dr. Ford will deliver the principle address. The Bible study department will be conducted by S. J. Williams, subject of work will be, "Seven Indispensable Things." Jas. 2-30. Men only are invited to these meetings, save on "Ladies' Day." We have engaged for the time being one or two ladies in the Orchestra. Next Sunday Dr. Piersel, of the First M. E. Church will address the Y. M. C. A. Sunday, March 26, will be observed as "Ladies' Day." Surprise Linen Shower. It was with the utmost caution that the girls of the Benedicto Musical Study Club filed upon the premises of Mrs. O. J. Singleton Monday eve about 7:00 o'clock and stationed just off from the front balcony of her home, where they proceeded to serenade Mrs. Leota Singleton Gonzales, President of the Club. The unsuspecting President stood in perfect amazement upon opening the door, when the whole erowd of girls immediately ceased their melody and rushed in, unbidden, showering numerous articles of linen upon the beautiful bonnet of Mrs. Gonzales, who had but shortly returned from an afternoon reception. Mrs. Gonzales soon learned to comprehend, however, the cause of the demonstration, and together with her husband, contributed greatly to the evening enjoyment. A program of ices had been previously prepared, of which the girls partook of unreservedly. They had a royal time. Miss Hazel Bates will be hostess to the B. C. D. Club Monday. Mrs H. T. Cottman entertained the Don't Worry Club Wednesday. The Every Wednesday Whist Club enjoyed the courteous hospitality of Mrs. R. A. Byrd this week. Mr. Walter Holmes was pleasantly surprised on Tuesday night, when a large number of his many friends lent their personal greetings to the occasion of his thirty-second birthday. Luncheon was served and the evening delightfully spent. Mr. Holmes was the recipient of many beautiful presents. NOTICE. Long articles of an advertising nature will cost the usual rate of 7c per line. Cards of thanks will cost you the regular rate of 7c per line. Please take notice. U. S. Senator Cullom is being criticized for voting for Lorimer's retention of his, Lorimer's, seat in Congress. TRUE REFORMERS' EXTRA SESSION Strong Efforts Being Made to Save Order From Total Failure. RETRENCHMENT OF FORCES Delegates From Twenty-seven States and a Large Number of Prominent Business Men Pledge Grand Master Holmes Their Loyal Support—Commissioner Button Gives Advice. By GEORGE E. KING. Richmond, Va. The recent special session of the Grand United Order of True Reformers was the most representative one ever held by this great organization. Leading business men from over twenty-seven states were present. It is remarkable to note the harmony and general unison among the delegates to save the organization. This meeting, consisting of more than 750 delegates, proves conclusively that the Negro is capable of conserving his financial interest in a legislative body. The meeting was presided over by Grand Master A. W. Holmes, who exhibited unusual ability. Colonel Joseph Button, commissioner of insurance of Virginia, and Isaac Davenport, his actuary, visited the grand fountain and were received with great eclat. Their remarks were pregnant with sound advice. The colonel in part said: "I have a great interest in you people because your organization has done more for the uplift of the Negro than any other fraternity of your race. The report of the grand master, which showed that $54,000 had been raised since last October and that claims were rapidly being paid throughout the country, elicited great enthusiasm on the part of the body. The reports of Grand Worthy Secretary W. P. Burrell revealed many facts desired by the delegates. He PRESIDENT A. W. HOLMES, stated that he had sounded the alarm for years about the czar-like procedure of W. L. Taylor, the dethroned head of the order. All reports were carefully audited by men on committees who were financiers. Prominent among them were Professor R. B. McRary, Adolphus Humbles, estimated to be worth over $200,000; Dr. James B. Dudley, president of the North Carolina A. and M. College For Afro-Americans; Dr. J. E. Dellinger, Dr. John Merriweather, Dr. W. T. Johnson and Dr. W. F. Graham. The policy of the order is retrenchment. Salaries of several officers were reduced. The field force was reduced by declaring vacant the offices of two deputy generals; the real estate department was abolished; the offices of manager and editor of the Reformer, the official organ, were combined, and B. A. Graves, who was formerly manager, was elected for said positions. J. C. Newsome of Newport News, Va., was elected attorney for the order. The delegates expressed implicit confidence in Dr. John E. Merriweather, a wealthy and conservative business and professional man of Richmond, Va., and he was elected grand worthy treasurer, which position was formerly held by R. T. Hill. Intelligence and sane business judgment was supreme at this session, and the following representative people from various sections of the country were elected to the board: A. W. Holmes, Richmond, Va.; W. L. Anderson, Beaver Dam, Va.; George E. Morris, Morristown, N. J.; W. P. Burrell, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Rosa Thompson, Philadelphia; Dr. John E. Merrilweather, Richmond, Va.; Dr. James B. Dudley, Dr. J. 15 cents Per Month Greensboro, N. C.; Adolphus Humbles, Lynchburg, Va.; W. R. Griffin, Washington; Dr W. T. Johnson, Richmond, Va.; Floyd Ross, St. Louis; Le Treent, Pittsburg, and Joseph Ward, Richmond, Va. The other officers elected were L. D. Hodge, G. W. G., Montgomery, W. Va.; H. Brown, G. W. A. G., Annapolis, Md. J. R. Wilson, G. W. P. G., Danville, Va.; Mrs. M. L. Howard, G. W. R. H., Atlanta, Ga.; M. J. Gibson, G. W. L. G., Indianapolis, Ind. Riddings Left Nothing to Tuskegee. The Tuskegee (Ala.) Student denies the statement which appeared recently in many papers throughout the country to the effect that the late Henry Riddings of Sloux City, Ia., in his will bequected $30,000 to the Tuskegee institute. There is no provision in Mr. Riddings' will for Tuskegee institute, and the school often suffers from just such statements as this. MARYLAND LEAGUE ACTIVE Annual Meeting to Be Held In Baltimore March 20. The Maryland Progressive league, which will hold its annual meeting at Sharon Baptist church, Baltimore, March 20, will probably formulate a policy which will touch upon some of the things most vital to the interests of the race in the state. Delegates from all parts of the state are expected to be in attendance. Among the things on the tentative program for discussion are the race segregation measures, the rural schools and the improvement of the race as an economic and industrial factor. Mr. John Henry Smith, one of Baltimore's most representative citizens, is the president of the league. EMBARRASSING POSITION FOR SALVATION ARMY. Race feeling which developed among the southern delegates to the Salvation Army conference held in Washington the last week in February resulted in the abandonment for the time being of the army's plans for the organization of a movement among the colored people of the United States. A storm of protest went up from the officers from the south when a northern delegate proposed that white officers be required to conduct meetings among the colored people. They virtually declared they would not assume such duties, with the result that the committee appointed at the same meeting to draft a plan for the new work was discharged before it had time to commence work. Commander Evangeline Booth, head of the American Salvation Army, said before leaving for New York that if necessary a Salvation Army with colored leaders to conduct the meetings will be organized. "We thought it better to drop the matter temporarily," said Miss Booth, "owing to the feeling among our southern officers. "They have worked amid a vast colored population for years, and I presume they know more about the colored people than the rest of us. I have no criticism to make against them. Our plans were never matured. I think the matter was never formally discussed among us before. "There are practically no colored people engaged in Salvation Army work in this country. In India we have native officers in command, and I suppose it would be just as well, if not better, to have colored officers here. I am confident we shall accomplish a great deal for the general welfare." Operetta In Aid of Boys' Athletic Club. Operetta in Aid of Boys' Athletic Club The literary and social entertainment recently given by the instructors and pupils of the Indiana avenue public school in Atlantic City for the benefit of the Boys' Athletic club was a brilliant affair. The pupils taking part in the operetta, "A Merry Company," reflected much credit upon both themselves and their teachers. Results of Industry and Economy. In spite of the dull times and the scarcity of money, our people continue to buy property in and outside of the city limits, says the Houston (Tex.) Freeman. Most of these are women, small wage earners, who are out in service, steadily employed as cooks, nurses, laundresses, seamstresses and the like Publius Cyrus said: "You can achieve victory better by deliberation than by wrath." He who is a majority winner in the essential battles of life knows that there is more truth in that declaration than speculation. He who compromises any problem confronting him by getting mad lacks in good judgment. Anger is a form of insanity, and it prejudices the mind and prevents clear and sound reasoning. He that governeth his temper is said to be greater than he that taketh a city. Beware, and think on these things!—National Baptist Union-Review 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, March 11, 1911. EDITORIAL LORIMER'S VICTORY For the past eight years there has existed between two factions of the Republican party in Illinois, a bitter internecine warfare, unparalleled by anything in the history of State politics. For awhile this warfare came near defeating the party from the Governor downward. It began when Fanner made his famous and memorable plunge for the United States Senate against Cullom. Then came Yates, the factions grew bitter as times went on: Then Yates started his famous, but unsuccessful fight against the Chicago daily papers, supporting Hopkins for the U. S. Senate against Dawes; Hopkins won out. Then came the famous 1904 deadlock State Convention to nominate a Governor and other State officers—Yates was very popular, but like Caesar, had many "envious friends," who like Brutus, thought that to save Rome, Caesar must die; not that they loved Caesar less, but Rome more, "so on proceeded the plot," The Convention was presided over by Hon. Joseph G. Cannon, an anti-Yates man. Cullom and Lowden were there, they were all there—conspiring against Yates. Yates came into the Convention with over 400 pledged delegates and held the Convention in a dead-lock for three weeks. The climax came and Yates could not win, but held the balance of power. Deneen held second for a long time, then Lowden ran up to 631, near the danger line—Yates and Deneen got together and the former delivered the latter enough votes to settle the fight and Deneen was nominated. It is said that Deneen promised to stand with Yates, but failed to do so. They have been rival powers ever since—Yates appears to be getting on top again. "Now look out for a great fight. Greek against Greek. Yates may aspire again for Governor or the United States Senate. The motto for him is "In Hoc Signo Vinces." FEDERAL CASUALTY INSUR ANCE. By T. R. Thompson, Agent. F airness to all is the theme of my verse; E ntreating you to prepare for the worst; D ays that are lost from disability's cause E ntriehy we cover by insurance clause; R emember that we do give assurance A nd a policy which has endurance. L asts forever, does the Federal Insurance. C ome, let us write you a policy today. A gainst the loss of time and pay; S sickness may confine you in bed to lay U ntil your earnings have wasted away; A ccident, too, may befall you this day. L lighten your burden while on your way; T hough much is uncertain, we truly say. Y ou need protection; let us write it today. I indeed a rare chance for both rich and poor. N o worry at all to keep wolf from the door; S since the Federal pays for time that is lost. U ntil you are well, at very small cost. "R right" is our motto, our assets secure. A ministering fair treatment to all who insure; N eglecting no one, to all we do say C usually protection is needed today. E very day brings its hazards. Insure while you may. President Taft has sent the name of the Hon. Wm. H. Lewis, of Boston, to the Senate of the U. S. for confirmation for the most exalted position of Asst. Atty General of the United States. THE LEGEND OF THE WORLD Dunbar's Books are on sale at THE FORUM Office COMING WEDDING OF MISS HAZEL BATES. Mrs. Geo. Green Entertains. An affair of surpassing beauty was unveiled in the social realm on Monday afternoon when Mrs. Geo. Green of 806 South College street, was hostess to the B. C. D. Club and the Benedicto Musical Study Club between the hours of 2 and 6 p. m., at which time Mrs. Geo. Bates announced the coming marriage of her daughter, Miss Hazel to Mr. John Wilson of this city. The home of Mrs. Green was a complete mass of illumination, while an overwhelming array of hearts and flowers breathed silent eloquence in a color scheme of pink and white. Laughingly hiding among festoons of decorations and for a long time unobserved by those who so eagerly coveted its discovery, was a miniature symbol of the two hearts which will soon beat as one, but which after an indiscriminate search was finally captured by Miss Myrtle Clem. Tiny emblems of the pair of hidden hearts were souvenirs which bore this inscription: Hazel Bates, John Wilson, June. '11. In the reception hall stood an immense embankment of potted plants, while the floral display in the parlor and dining hall were equally superb, and beneath a canopy of pink, from which were suspended myriads of pink and white hearts, amid artistic clusters of chrysanthemums and ferns, Miss Hazel Bates, garbed in a creation of embroidered pink silk, was the graceful recipient of the luxurious congratulations of those with whom she has been so highly associated. As an accessory to the gown of pink in which she was attired, a dainty pair of white kid boots was pre-eminent, while a headdress of pink ribbon completed the picture. So even was the composure and so simple was the modesty with which Miss Bates acknowledged the brilliancy of the occasion and the undulation of happy wishes lavished in her honor, that she seemed wholly angelie and was, truly, invincible Miss Hazel is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bates of 1032 South Spring street, who has reserved no effort in providing for her the most skillful education in which the mind, hand and heart can. Besides the many accomplishments of inestimable value to her domestic career, she has won distinction as an indispensable factor of the social constellation, having appeared in the leading recitals. She graduated from Springfield High School with honor, also perfecting a course in stenography. She sings and recites with great credit and is an artist at the piano. She is at present organist of the Evangelical Trinity Lutheran Church. Piano accompanist for the Y. M. C. A. Orchestra and a thorough music teacher. She is a --- member of the B. C. D. Club, retiring president of the Benedicto Musical! Study Club and in general the ideal of the community's dreams. Mr Wilson is the son of Mr. and Mrs John Wilson of 1953 South Eleventh street; he was reared and educated in this city and has been the author of an honest and manly career. He is a trusted employee at the Woodside Coal Company, where, since graduating from school, he has held the responsible position as clerk. The announcement of these two young people comes as a delightful surprise to their many friends. The ladies present of the B. C. D. Club, including the hostess, Mrs. Geo. Bates and daughter, Miss Uazel, were Mrs. Champ Singleton, the President; Mesdames C. S. Clem, Will Smith, Jas. Adams and Miss Helen Clem; also Mesdames Geo. Duff, Jno. Wilson, Joe Morgan, Arthur Clem, Jno. Mosebey. R. A. Byrd, Miss Julia Ragland of Nashville, Tenn., and Miss Elizabeth Martin. Those present of the Benedicto Musical Study Club, including the elective bride, were Leota Singleton Gonzales, President, and Misses Helen Clem, Winona Donaldson, Adelaide Price, India Harris, Ethel White Madera Goins of Lanesville, Nellie Banks, Blossom Barton, Alice Williams of Chatham and Myrtle Clem. Six tables hued in the color scheme of pink and white, gave service for a luncheon of Chicken Salad, Olives, Crackers, Coffee, Salted Pecans, Brick Cream and Cake in Pink and White, Pink and White Bonbons. Woman's Club Notes. The regular business meeting of the Woman's Club was held at the Lincoln Colored Home on last Monday, March 6th, 1911. Quits a deal of important business was transacted. The collection from the various churches of the city are as follows: Union Baptist, $1.55; Pleasant Grove, $2.06; St. Paul A. M. E., $2.01; St. John, $1.25. Other money received. Miss Stella Maxwell, $4; Mrs. Leona Reed, $1; Miss Isabelle Bonaparte, $1; Mr. A. M. Williams, $1. Total received at this meeting amounted to $11.47. The sixth annual meeting in honor of Mrs. Mary Lawrence will be held Sunday, March 12th, at 3:30 at the Lincoln Old Folk's Home. We welcome all and hope to have all citizens attending to be out on time. The program for the evening will begin promptly at 3:30, and will be composed of some of the best talent in the city. Mrs. Mazee Mallory will appear on the program. "Notice." To Ladies and Gentlemen: Have your hair straightened without irons or any heated devices. The preparation removes dandruff, stops falling hair, promotes an abundant growth and keeps the hair soft and glossy. See Mr. Naney Coleman, 1730 E. S. Grand. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School ..... 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon! 11:00 a.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon! 8:00 p.m. Congregation of Communion, first Sunday of each month at ..... 11:00 a.m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p.m. Ladies' Guild Meets every Friday at ..... 2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, REV. J. H. SYDES, Pastor Preaching every Sunday at ..... 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Sunday School at ..... 2:45 p.m. Alien Christian Endeavor at ..... 6:30 p.m. Class every Sunday at ..... 12:00 noon Services, Sunday at ... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ... 2:00 a. m. Evening Service at ... 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ... 8:00 p. m. Grace M. E. Church, Fourteenth and Brown Sts. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ... 2:00 a. m. Evening Service at ... 8:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ... 8:00 p. m. Services, Sunday at at ..... 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at $30 p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:00 p. m. Evening Service at 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptist Church, Eighth and Miller Streets. REV. I. W. FATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at 9:15 p. m. Sermon at 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Sunday Services at 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at 7:45 p. m. Official Meeting Mon- days at 8:00 p. m. Prelude and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at 8:00 p. m. Old Time Methodist Church. Nineteenth and Cook REV. N. RIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services 10:30 a. m. Sunday School 1:30 p. m. Praaching 3:00 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Official Meeting Tuesday 8:00 p. m. Holiness meeting every Thursday evening. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENT: IST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets - Elder L. W. Sabbath School ..... 10:00 a. m. Sabbath Service ..... 10:00 a. m. Missionary Volunteer Soci- ety Meeting ..... 3:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting. Wednesday .. 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service ..... 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Fifteenth Street, between Washington and Jefferson Streets. REV. H. J. DOWLEW, Pastor. Services Every Sunday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Instruction Every Wed. at ..... 8:00 p. m. THE DU BOIS LYCEUM. Meets at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church every Thursday evening at 7:45 p. m., Eighteenth and Cass streets. Literary Programs and Debates on Current Topics. Public cordially invited. S. J. WILLIAMS, President. MR. LEFRIADGE, Secretary. WE ARE OFFERING FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME, THE WEEKLY CHICAGO INTER OCEAN THE GREATEST REPUBLICAN PAPER IN THE U. S., and THE FORUM Both for the price of one. This means yearly subscriptions paid in advance. 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. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 a.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m 2:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. *11:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. 11:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. *9:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. FAMOUS STARCK PIANOS WE WILL SEND to any part of the United States a beautiful STARCK PIANO, with handsome silk velour scarf, polished revolved top stool, with brass feet and glass balls, Starck's Complete Piano Instructor, all fully warranted for 25 years, or with your own home, without asking any money in advance, and if you do not find it in your home, we are satisfied and highest priced. Piano you have ever seen or heard, and if it is not entirely satisfactory and acceptable to yourself and fully equal to the most famous and highest-priced piano made in all important features, then it may be returned to us, in which event we will stand the frightening challenge of buying it for you to treat it with care, but you hence you are to be pleased or there will be no sale, and the trial will not cost you a penny. Isn't that fair? Your banker or any commercial agency will tell you we are able as well as willing to make good on our guarantees and all our promises and agreements, hence you are safe in accepting our proposition. Send for Our Special Advertising Offer to First Buyers in New Localities and Save All Unnecessary Selling Expenses and Profits. We will make it easy for you to deal with us, no matter where you are located. We will arrange VERY EASY TERMS to suit your needs. Send for our Beautiful Catalog Today. STARCK PIANOS are Warranted for 25 Years, but They LAST A LIFETIME R. H. REID, Manager Springfield Branch Office 520 East Monroe St. PETER MYERS & CO. 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE We do a general banking business. Deposits received subject to check. Interest paid on average balances quarterly. Penny Savings Department for children in which deposits are received from 1c up. P. A. STARCK, PRES. No Money in Advance — Satisfaction Guaranteed — Lowest Net Factory Prices — Easiest Terms — A Saving of $100 to $200 — From Factory Direct. FAMOUS STAR Sent Anywhere in the 30 DAYS' FREES WE WILL SEND to any part of the U.S. with handsome silk velour scarf, pearl, and glass glass, Starck's Complete years, on 30 days Fair, to you advance, and if you do not find it the Piano you have ever seen or heard, and if you do yourself and fully acquaint to the most fai- portant features, then it may be return- freight charges both ways. We trust you hence you are to be pleased or there will be penalty. Last that Fair. Your banker or a ment, hence you are safe, accepting our Send for Our Special Advertising Off- and Save All Unnecessary S We will make it easy for you to deal with u- arrange VERY EASY TERMS to suit your STARCK PIANOS are Warranted for 2 STARCK 88-NOTE SOLOIST PLAYER PIANOS make pianists of us all. Send for Special Player Piano Catalogue if interested. Write us today. Our beautiful literature P. A. STARCK PIA Executive Offices and Warerooms, 207-209 R. H. REI Springfield Branch Office Warning Warning Do You Carry Any Sick or Accident INSURANCE? If not, see T. R. Thompson at once and have him write you In the FEDERAL CASUALTY COMPANY of Detroit, Mich., insures against accident, sickness or death. Springfield, Ill. Office 2231/2 S. 5th. Imperial 5 Hats PETER MYER 529 NORTH S ENTER SAVING The People' March RA STARK LANE OHICAGO STARCK PIANOS the United States on EE TRIAL IN YOUR OWN HOME United States a beautiful STARCK PIANO, polished revolving top stool, with brass feet Piano Instructor, all fully warranted for 25 own home, without asking any money in domestic rent, was honored and has best praise not entirely satisfactory and acceptable among and highest-priced piano made in all to us, in which event we will stand the and leave you to be 'both judicious and no sale, and the trial will not cost you a any commercial agency will tell you we are guarantee and all our promises and agree- er proposition. Offer to First Buyers in New Localities Selling Expenses and Profits. Is no matter where you are located. We will needs. Send for our Beautiful Catalog Today. 25 Years, but They LAST A LIFETIME BARGAINS IN OTHER MAKES and in used and rebuilt pianos at $80, $50, $75, $100 and up. Send for list. Church & Parlor Organs—all styles and prices. We will Interest you. Mention this paper. ANO CO., Manufacturers 109 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Dept. 30 ID, Manager 520 East Monroe St. [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. 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. ERS & CO. SIDE SQUARE RPRISE ES BANK 1501 EAST WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, Illinois INSTRUCTIONS IN Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Demaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, her trades will be added as necessity demands. Springfield, Iliinois Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, Other trades will be added as necessity demands. 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. For Rent. Five-room house at 118 So. 11th street; good condition; newly papered. Apply to La Rue Willis, 318 North Fifth street. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. Under the auspices of the Woman's Relief Corps, No. 58, there will be given at the residence of Mrs. Matilda Jackson, who resides at 608 South Ninth street, a "Camp Fire." A fine and interesting patriotic program will be rendered by the old soldiers. "Every one is cordially" invited to attend. Mrs. T. L. Brooks, Pres. Mrs. Roie Hunter, Sec'y. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 305½ South Sixth street. Mrs. Nancy Coleman of South East Grand avenue, was a caller at the Forum on last Wednesday. Mr. William Lewis Smith is somewhat indisposed. The Teachers' meetings which are held at the Y. M. C. A. Hall on Thursday eve, conducted by Mr. H. B. Lucas, are very interesting and the lessons are discussed thoroughly. Anyone wishing to buy a home, rent or build, see B. L. Ivory & Co., real estate dealers, 105 South Eleventh street. Rev. S. L. Edwards of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, will preach at Grace M. E Church tomorrow at 3 p. m. at the rally. At 7:30 p. m., Rev. Benj. Johnson of St. Paul will preach. The public is cordially invited. The pastors and their congregations are specially invited out. Mrs. C. H. Morgan, 820 South Spring street and mother, have been confined to their home for the past three or four weeks. Mr. Morgan has also been ill, but is convalescent. We have the Paul Lawrence Dunbar books on sale at this office and all the leading colored newspapers.—The Forum. Ladies' Day at Y. M. C. A. Sunday, March 26, 4 p. m. Come early. The K. of P. Lodge is preparing to give one of the best literary entertainments of the season. This Lodge has the reputation of doing great things Watch next issue for the advertisement, etc. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mrs. Roy Smith has returned from Chicago, where she went to attend the wedding of her aunt, Mrs. Ida Woody. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Lucas are making a short visit in St. Louis. Messrs. Goins, Clement Hinton and Harrold visited in Chatham Sunday. Misses Maderia and Effie Goins of Lanesville spent Monday in this city. Messrs. Larue Willis, Leone Stevens and Evert Nelson visited St. Louis Sunday. Mr. J. B. Osby is confined to his home with an affected limb, caused by being fallen on by a horse. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Ford of St. Louis are in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Ford had the misfortune of having his foot mashed The Springfield Dancing Club will visit the club at Jacksonville next week. Work Shop Open Daily (except Monday) from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. The PEERLESS AND Resturant Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish! Served in Any Style 1325 E. Mason St. MRS. L. FISHER, Prop. BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. 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. Why Not Read The Courier- Journal? HENRY WATTERSON Editor. WE CAN FURNISH YOU ...THE FORUM... Weekly Courier-Journal Both one year for $2.00 We can also give liberal combination rates with Daily or Sunday Courier-Journal. Write Courier-Journal Company, Louisville, Ky., for free sample copy of edition you desire, but be sure to send your subscription order to this paper—NOT to the Courier-Journal. Ladies! Save Money and Keep in Style by Reading McCall's Magazine and Using McCall Patterns McCall's Magazine will help you dress stylishly and expense by keeping you posted on the clothes and accessories in your New Fashion Designs in each issue. Also valuable information includes personal matters. Only focc a year, including the magazine's scribe today or send for free copy copy. McCALLS MAGAZINE help you dress stylishly at a moderate expense by keeping your wardrobe at the latest fashions in clothes and hats. 50 New Fashion Designs in each issue. Also provide information on all home and personal matters. Only 60c a year, including a free pattern. Submit a free sample for free sample copy. McCall Patterns will enable you to make in your own home, with your own hands, clothing for yourself and children which will be perfect in style and fit. Price—none higher than 15 cents. Send for free Pattern Catalogue. We will Create Fashion subscriptions among your friends. Send for free Premium Catalogue and Cash Prize Offer. THE McCALL COMPANY, 239 to 294 West 37th St. NEW YORK Classes Tuesday and Thursday Eve. from 7 to 9:30 P. M. For Rent. LOCAL NEWS. CHURCH NOTES Sunday, March 12, will begin a revival at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. It will continue indefinitely. The Woman's Club of the church meets the first Tuesday of every month. Mrs. Mary Donegan will entertain next. The Sewing Circle will meet Thursday with Mrs. Will Remington, 1728 East Washington street. The drama, "Out in the Streets," was a decided success and will be repeated by special request St. Luke's Mission. Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. Sunday Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a. m. Vesper service at 5:00 p. m. Litany and Woman's Guild, every Wednesday at 8. There will be no services on Sunday night during the Lenten season St. John's Chapel MATTOON NEWS NOTE The Misses Utterback entertained a few friends Friday evening at their home, 1600 Dewitt avenue. Misses Cozzetta Chavous and I.o.a Estell of Tuscola, and Messrs L. Wiley and O. Robinson of Chicago were the out-of-town guests. Dainty refreshments were served Miss Josie Norton of Bethany, has returned to her home after a week's visit with Mrs. Wright Elliott. Miss Lena Nickens of Decatur passed through the city Thursday evening, enroute to Ohio. Mrs. Maggie Nickeus of Champaign was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Potts, for a few days last week. Messrs. E. Elliott and K. Norton of Charleston, were Sunday callers. Mrs. Charles Turner has returned to Chicago, after a few weeks' stay, she being called here by the death of her brother. R .C. Gumm has returned to Centralia to make his future home. Rose Bud Art Club. A musical program will be rendered and a dainty luncheon served. Springfield, Ill., March 9, 1911. Mr. Thos. R. Thompson, Agent: Federal Casualty Co. Dear Sir: I am in receipt of a check from your Company for $40.00 for sick benefits and will say that words are inadequate to express my sincere thanks for the prompt payment of the same. Yours for success, CLARK DUNCAN, 312 North Thirteenth street. That Mine Explosion. The attempt to destroy Capital Coal Mine last Wednesday night is one of the most diabolical and meanest things that has occurred in this city for the past two years. The motive for such a thing is not easily imagined. This mine was burned not but a few months ago, and had just resumed work, giving the people who want work, employment. Such men as do these things should be sent to the penitentiary as fast as the trains run. This country is being ruined by these "black hands" contrabands. It is time for the Government to station.spys in every suspicious location. The time is coming when a man can not enjoy "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." But we have one consolation, and that is: The right will triumph." The Rally at Grace M. E. Church Considering the bad and threatening weather, the rally at Grace M. E. Church last Sunday was a success. At 11 a. m., general class meeting was held. At 3 p. m., Rev. W. M. Collins of St. John's A. M. E. Church, spoke in Rev. Cole's stead. At 8 p. m., Rev. Smalley spoke. Dr. J. H. Magee assisted at 3 p. m. in the raising of the contribution. The total amount collected for the day from subscriptions, etc., reached about $60.00. The rally was continued until after tomorrow. The entire membership and all friends are desired out tomorrow. The Sunday School is held every Sunday at 9:30. Come out and bring your children. It was emphasized to advantage that he who gives liberally and abundantly will receive liberally and abundantly. Therefore let all remember this natural fact. Great Gospel Meeting. "All ye that are weary and heavy laden" come and hear the great Rev. S. H. Bowyer, D. D., of the Central Baptist Church. He is an all-souled man and his character as a man is similar to that of our Great Lincoln. The Rev. Bowyer will preach at the hour of 3:30 p. m., at the Corinthian Baptist Church, situated in the Odd Fellows Hall at Thirteenth and Madison streets. All are cordially invited to attend this especial meeting. Dissolution Notice Notice is hereby given that the general partnership heretofore exist between Charles S. Gibbs and Charles A. Brown doing business as lawyers, at 223-2 South 5th street, Springfield, Ill., is this day, March 7, 1911, dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Gibbs will be found at the same old stand, 223-2 South 5th street. CHARLES S. GIBBS. CHARLES A. BROWN. SECRET SOCIETIES. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN, See'y. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. B. Aender, Exalted Ruler. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G, U, O, O, F. Knights of Labor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Elighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. Meets every second and fourth Tues day 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. E. L. ROGERS, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. LEGAL Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911. Georgia Ann Holman vs. Davis Haus, Christina Haus, Isaac R. Diller and Mathias Young. In Chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Davis Haus, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said Davis Haus that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 22nd day of April, A. D. 1910, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Davis Haus, 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 entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES, Clerk. Publication Notice. State of Illinois, Sangamon County. Probate Court of Sangamon County, to the April term, A. D. 1911. Joseph Carter, Administrator of the Estate of Andrew B. Carter, deceased. vs. Joseph Carter, Jr., Claudius LeRoy Carter, Cora Pendleton. Petition to sell real estate to pay debts. Affidavit of the non-residence of Cora Pendleton, one of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Probate Court of Sangamon County, notice is hereby given to, the said Cora Pendleton that the plaintiff, Joseph Carter, administrator of the estate of Andrew B. Carter, deceases d, has filed his petition in the said Probate Court of Sangamon County for an order to sell the premises belonging to the estate of said deceased, or so much of it as may be needed to pay the debts of said deceased, and described as follows, towit: Lots five (5), six (6) and seven (7) and the south half $\frac{1}{2}$ four (4) in David De Vares' subdivision of part of north fractional half $\frac{1}{2}$ of the N. E. one-fourth $\frac{1}{4}$ of Section three (3), Township 15 N., R. 5. W., 3rd P. M., and that a summons has been issued out of said court against you, returnable at the April term, A. D. 1911, of said court, to be holden on the 3rd day of April, A. D. 1911, at the Court House in Springfield, in Sangamon County, Illinois. Now, unless you, the said Cora Pendleton, shall personally be and appear before said Probate Court of Sangamon County, on the first day of a term thereof, to be holden at Springfield, in said county, on the 3rd day of April, 1911, and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's petition filed therein, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. Springfield, Illinois, February, 1911. PAUL G. BURNS, Clerk. GIBBS & BROWN, Complainant's Solicitor. NO MONEY REQUIRED upon purchases and special offer at one bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a cent deposit in advance. Preferred freight, free delivery, and free shipping. We are during which time you may purchase it but it to any test you wish. We do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $3 middlemen's buying by direct sale of us and have the manufacturer's guarantees behind your bicycle. We buy or a pair of trees from anyone who purchases our catalogues and our record of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with the quality of our bicycle dealers. You can sell your bicycles under your own name plate at double our prices. Orders filled the day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in by Chicago retail stores. We wear our promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free COASTER BRAKES single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts repair, and COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the price $ 1 50 REDGETHORN PUNC $ 1 SELF-HEALING TIRES $ 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tires is $15.00 per pair, but to introduce we will mobilize $18.00 each for each 450. MORFETT HERMETIC CORPORATION 1200 WEST 2ND STREET NEW YORK, NY 10010 (212) 555-7777 NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTUES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lovely and easy riding, very durable and lineable. seed same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on examined and found them strictly as represented, thereby making the price $4.55 per pair if you close this advertisement. You run no risk in this case. We are very reliable and many sent to us as safe as in a will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We then you want a bicycle you will give us your order, or any kind at any price until you send for a pair of our Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which es at about half the usual price. We are very reliable in BUYING a bicycle on anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write IT NOW. approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined it. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (whereby we send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this a sending us an order as the tires may be returned at our not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable on bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find a wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want we want you to send us a trial order at once, because din rever DO NOT WAIT don’t buy any kind IF YOU NEED FIRES Hedgehorn Punctual introduction price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires from anyone we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY A. A. HA THE TAIL Suits and O MADE TO ORDER, $18 Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Cleaning. Special attention give WORK CALLED FOR A it pay a cent until you have examined and found them sti nch discount of 5 per cent (thereby making this advertisement. You WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. You are the tires may be returned at 40% expense if you a examination. We can be of tires you will find that they will ride a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride and look finer than you will have ever used or ride be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will use a trial order at once, hence this reputable tire offer. DED TIRES Hedgehorn Puncture-Proof tires on app WAIT or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the it only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW ED CYCLE COMPANY, CHIC A. HARLO THE TAILOR ts and Overco MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND U Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry ning. Special attention given to Ladies' W K CALLED FOR AND DELIVER IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of the special introductory price quoted above, or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful HARLOW TAILOR Overcoats ER, $18.00 AND UP. guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam ation given to Ladies' Work. OR AND DELIVERED A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' Work. Prompt attention given to all work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Old Tel. 3309. N. E. Cor. 15th & Wa A NEW PIANO FOR SATISFACTION GUARANTEE 8309. N. E. Cor. 15th & Washi NEW PIANO FOR S N GUARANTEED. E. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Old Tel. 3309. N. E. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. A NEW PIANO FOR SALE BY THE FORUM Any Price--Any Style Terms made known on A Easy Weekly or Mon Special Inducements to Ch First to Come will be First to be The Gem Quick Service. Bril The Place to eat w Everything to su Regular Meals and Price--Any Style you mms made known on Application Easy Weekly or Monthly Payment inducements to Churches or to Come will be First to be Given Considera The Gem Cafe Service. Brilliantly Illu the Place to eat when hung Everything to suit you car Meals and Short C My Style you Wish on Application for Monthly Payments to Churches or Lodges not to be Given Consideration em Cafe Brilliantly Illuminated. eat when hungry g to suit you and Short Orders. Terms made known on Application Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments Special Inducements to Churches or Lodges First to Come will be First to be Given Consideration The Gem Cafe 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." total Attention given to Parties and Bans lotto is—"To give more and tables for your money than other place in the City." to give more and better our money than any in the City." 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." Hartmann Bros. REIS Wholesale and Retail Bakery Both Phones 527 900 and 902 E. Washington St. Springfield, - Illinois Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty. --- --- --- double SECOND usually have Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tool will outlast any other mastic used in LASITC and EASY RIDING. G. E. Ousley, Proprietor. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! CHICAGO, ILL DECATU R, ILLI NOIS News Matter and Comment---Edited By Karl Monte, A Full 88 Note Player COMPLETE $278.50 Why the People of Decatur Will Vote to a Man for F. B. Jones for Commissioner. While the Interurban was being built near Harristown, a few years ago, a colored laborer was shot down by a boss from the South. His body was brought to Decatur, but having no friends or relatives, he was about to be bur- ied at the Poor House in a rough box. Mr. Jones pitied the poor fellow and ordered the undertaker to furnish him a decent coffin and buy a lot in Greenwood Cemetery. And after the funeral, conducted by Rev. Archie Ward, he was bur- ied like a man, and not like an an- imal, _ The trial given at the Antioch Baptist Church was interesting from the start to the finish, Mrs. Clanton and Mrs, Carroll, who act- ed as attorneys for the defendant, conducted their side of the case well and in a manner becoming the position which was a tentative one ‘considering the conditions im- posed upon them by the proseeu- tion, Rev, Crockette neted as judge, while the jury was chosen from the audience. “Rather than punish Cook Long, who was de- ‘fendant in the case, the jury hung 2 and after failing to come to any ‘agreement, they were dis- charged. ‘The best of humor pre- vailed at the meeting, and some very lively tilts between Karl ‘Monte, the acting State’s Attorney ‘and the lawyers for the defendant ‘only se-ved to make the trial all ‘the more interesting, | Miss Lena Nickens has gone but not forgotten, While away as ‘when here, she has the best wishes of all who know her. For to come in contact with Miss Nickens meant to be predominated by her strong character, mental and mor- al, Miss Nickens is one of our best Sunday School teachers, and one whom we can not afford to lose. Mr. J, R. Robinson, who for so long a time has been the donor of so many pleasant evenings at the different halls in Decatur, is ‘to leave us. Mr. Robinson seems to be diseusted at the failure of De- catur people to appreciate his ef. fort along these lines, We hope that Mr. Robinson will be better satisfied wherever he goes, as he has always conducted himself along gentlemanly lines while here, : Miss Gussie Caldwell turned her home over to the young peo- ple last week for their enjoy- ment. Herbert Hurley’s correspond- enee with his friends here rans something like this: Monday, Feb, 20, 1911,—Dear Dick: Am going on the road tomorrow. Will run from San Franciseo to Liv. erpool. Don’t write to me until you hear from me. Wednesday, Feb, 22—Dear Tom: I will be home im a few days, I am sick and not expected to live. Look for me. Friday, Feb, 24—Dear Harry. am working in a_sa- loon, making a thousand dollars a week; don’t ever expect to come back to Decatur, Monday, Feb. 27.—Dear Me: I don’ know just what to do. As a matter of fact I have not done envihing nee Df leh Deca ...A Wonderful New Player... Just. the thing for YOU. You have been utting off the eas because of the price, Because you had a fine Grand you could not, afford to sacrifiee, or because of a thousand or so other reasons. [28° DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER. ur allotment of these wonderful new innovations is limited, and we don’t know how soon we can get more of them. COME IN TO-DAY —#- TRY IT YOURSELF ‘And if yon do not happen to have the ready cash to pay in full we will grant reasonable terms even though the price is made on a strictly cash basis. COME ANYWAY. Look over our bright line of Pianos, Players, Music Rolls, ete., and you will wish you had one at home. Catalogs mailed free for the asking. tl & Grady ana ce, : 4 Webster ig gs Pe i: 4 oa vy Imperial Barber Shop q Peaweduaa ee il If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chalr No.1, John Davis; Chair No. 2, 8. P. Webster; Chale No. 3, J, W. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prot. G. A. Barkedale, We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. E.H. Mitenell, Chiropodiet HH. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artiet 821 E, Washington St. ‘ Springfield, Ill. pote etbeheeebeeerenenos CLARKSON’S Peptonized Beef Iron and Wine A SPRINC TONIC | $1.00 BOTTLE CLARKSON MODERN DRUG STORE 213 South Sixth Street DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. 620 Spring Ave. Rey, J. A. Crockett, Pastor, Res. 846 West Decatur St. R. Oliphant, Chureh Clerk, Res, 920 Clinton St. Edward Motley, Superintendent Sun- day School. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School .............9:30a,m. Preaching ...... seseeeees 112008. m, Be Me Pi Wiseecleicssseedess C80 pM Preaching ...... cescceeeee 8200. mM, WEEK MEETINGS. Willing Workers, Tuesday. ..3:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday..8:00 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday........2:29 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday.......7:30 p.m. Mrs, Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta ‘Thompson, President Sew- ing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister. Miss Willie Pearson. Church Organist. ST, PPTER'S A. M. B. CHURCH. 586 Spring Ave. J.T, Morrow, Pastor, Res, Parsonage. SUNDAY SERVICES, Allen Junior League........ 9:30.a.m. Preaching «...se- eeesee++ «10:45 a.m, ‘Class Mgetings .............12:15 p,m. ‘Sunday Bohool <....ccscsc. 2:80 pom, Allen Senior League........ 6:80p.m. Preaching ....s065 sceceees 7:45. mM, OFFICERS. Secretary Trustee Board—Rev. J. W. Woodford; Residence, 509 E. Wagnor St. | J. B. OSBY ... Real Estate... Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged. If you are Thinking of Buying a FARM or a CITY HOME please call and see me 5224 E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 SPRINGFIELD, ILL. mother and—oh, what's the use. Watch the Forum—big en- gagement; big announcement soon; big marriage. Nathaniel has resigned his po- sition at the Decatur Club, John Brown has resigned his position at the Park Street Em- porium. Spring weather in Decatur this week Decatur’s election on the eom- mission form of governr:ent next week Harve Watkins in from the Capitol this week. Lola McGregory and her moth- er-are expected back soon for a visit. | Walter Stranger is an expert [jeweler on North Main street. Mr. Cook Long works for him | A representative of a iarge Eastern magazine, whose duty it is to travel through the Negro districts of the United States, reports to his people that one thing which drew his attention was the very evident desire of ‘the women of our race to vitiate each other and everybody else. ‘He said that they made no ef- fort to eongeal this deplorable characteristic; pointed out the fact that they often neglected their own homes and families for this house to house vociferation, caring little or nothing whom they vilify, just so it happens to some one other than their own family. Always overlooking their own faults and the short- comings of those in their imme- diate charge, they seem to as- sume that it is their duty to help the young men of their race ruin, and deem it an absolute ne- cessity to start and continue our girls to degradation by their house to house chit-a-chat, pro- ductive of more evil, even than anything under the sun. We are in'no position at this great eon- temporary age to uphold this at- titude on the part of those who do these things to whom, and to which the White people have been so magnetically drawn. They may do it also, but it seems that onr women should remember that imitating the evils of any people because they happen to be of a different origin or race does does not tend in the least, to up- build, to elevate or advance the morals of any other race for which these same women so loud- ly clamor in our different, organ- izations. P There is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction with Rev. Mor- row, pastor of the St. Philips A. M. E. Chureh, for reasons which his erities do not always substan- tiate. As a matter of fact Rev. Morrow is one of the ablest men in this district. He is a man of one face and final conviction, A man who believes in the future of our young men and women and encourages them with his advice, born of a long drawn out expe- rience: A man who never made an attempt to throttle the aspira- tions of any younger man or wo- man, byt has helped them in such 4 way, a8 has come into his power a a Secretary Steward Board—D. W. Me- Murray; Residence, 1209 W. Decatur Sst. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. Carl L Watkins.......Superintendent Miss Caddie Kelley..........Secretary Res., 848 Colfax St. LITERARY CLUB. Mark Cummings ............President A.D. Cicel .........,.+..+++, Seeretary CHOIR OFFICERS. Mrs. BE, N. Morrow.........-Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton.........Organist WEEK MEETINGS. Official Board, Monday......8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday. ...8;00 p.m. Literary Club, Thursday... ..8:00 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday.......7:30 p.m. Sewing Cirele, Friday........2:30 p.m SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs, Jane King..............President Mrs. Anuie Browner.........Secretary UNION BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. F. P. Thornton, Pastor. Residence, 1110 i. Woods St. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ...............10a.m: Prewching .......s+csssssseeee11 @m Preaching ...........4..+..++ 8PM. BLY. P.Uecccclcsseceessss 6280 Dim, MID-WEEK SERVICES. Preaching, Wednesday .........8 p.m. Prayer meeting, Friday........8 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend. The East End Shoe & Notion Store can furnish every member of your family with good shoes and rubbers for less money than the down-town stores. Fair and courteous treatment to all, Old phone: 3914, 1707 East Capital avenue. J. P. Roberts Shoe Co. ¥ SB2-50':S1-O©O Free Coupon for $1.50 Photo at Oldfield’s Studio with each dollar’s worth of expert tailoring, cleaning and pressing done. Lowest prices, quick ser~ice; goods called for and delivered. Suits made to order SAM D. BURSTEIN Old Phone 807 311 EAST ADAMS PPO POPOS TOSS OO OS LOSSES OOOO TOTO TOTTI RET TT -THE FORUM OFFICE has been moved to 119 N. 8th Street : ‘THE MASONIC BLDG. Old Phone 3806 ! We will soon be neatly arranged for the reception of customers : and friends SSS Bring your Job Work and matter for publication to 119 N. EIGHTH STREET COAL! COAL!! Order your coal of Wm. Red- dick. Orders filled promptly Seavenger work done aiso. Good coal and full weight. Old Tele- phone 2563. Residence 1707 Bast Lawrence Street. ; CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1963 Office, 223 1-2 South Fifth Street BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 E. Washington St. Does first class work and prompt service. Our motto is to please. . Goods called for and delivered. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be con- vineed. Call up 207, both phones. Geo, Bollman, Prop. & Mgr. For Plain and Fancy Sewing Mrs: E. L. Rogers orm ar 1505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable Old Tel. 4622 Dry Cleaning, Shampooing, Hair Pressing and Straightening BY... MRS. CHAS. NOLAN, 1206 South Sixtoenth Street 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Trape MARKS Desians Copyrichts &c. qatouirasse HIM our onion free whether as vent{ow is probably pateyieablee Commune rel rennet Guise Bats beat fron eat mguiy foe nevi pan Paints taxon. through Sunn fo, reoolwe "Scientific American jo Anandsomely Mastrated wookly. Larcost cre iif heat 381Broadway, MUNN & Co,2er0-s0, Naw Yor SEE MRS. H. TUCKER 206 N. Fourteenth for nice hats in all the latest atyles. Prices very reasonable. Hate wimmed or made to order. Call and eee for ‘yourself. Mrs. Mattie Tucker, Prop. SEE—— John Vetter FOR Ice, Coal and Wood BOTH PHONES 1005 East Carpenter St. WHEN You ARE COLD CALL County 904 R. 4, Old Phone EDWARD M. WILLIAMS American Cleaners Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing All Work Guaranteed Freneh Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothing. Goods called for and delivered. Prices reasonable. O. P. BERRY, Prop. 1808 B, Monroe St. Old Phone 3632 AMERICAN HAIR -GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Drugsists Springfield, Illinois annie Teo PM: 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