Wisconsin Weekly Blade

The Wisconsin Weekly Blade Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 7,000 Members VOL. I Chicago, Ill. Mr. Joseph F. Lee is still running on the I. C. R. R. between Chicago and Pardu Oka, Ky. Mr. James Nesbitt is at his old stand, 12 W. 35th St., in the barber business. All hearty Odd Fellows should visit his shop. The Odd Fellows of the city should not think of bringing the next B. M. C. to Chicago until they shall have built a new hall. Every Odd Fellow in Chicago should subscribe for The Blade. It is our official organ, a paper of class and is indeed a credit to the order. The restaurant business conducted by Mr. Samuel Paynes of Ezekiel Lodge 1905 deserves the patronage of the Link men. He is meeting with success. Miss Fannie Wise, the celebrated singer, will be at the New Monagram next week. At 42 W. 35th St. you will find Mr. Leon Mouton in the tailoring business. All suits pressed for 25 cents. Madam Florence Cole Talbert, the winner of the Diamond prize at Chicago musical college, has returned to the city finishing her summer tour through the West with great success. She is the first colored woman to win the Diamond prize in Chicago. Madam Patti Brown will give a recital at Bethel A. M. E. church on Oct. 5th. She is one of the race's greatest singers. The Blade is launching a campaign for 3,000 new subscribers. Send in or hand your name to the correspondent. Louisville, Ky. By Mrs. Mollie Scruggs. Special to the Blade. Mrs. Essie Dortch Mack, St. Cathrine St., entertained from five to seven in honor of her mother-in-law Mrs. Fisher of Crab Orchard, Ky. The occasion was indeed an enjoyable one. Interesting games, music and short talks were indulged in. Prizes were given to the winners. Refreshments were served which were praised by all present. Mrs. Anna Brooks, 1946 Cedar St., tendered an up-to-date reception in honor of Mrs. E. McRoy of Houston, Texas, who was the guest of Mrs. Booker. 35 guests were present. The home was tastefully decorated with ferns and potted flowers and golden rods, the dining room was lighted with candles, bulbs and the general appearance was indeed one pleasing to behold. The guests, host and nostress vied each with the other to make the occasion an enjoyable one. The refreshments served suited the taste of the epicurian as Mrs. Brooks is noted and stands second to none along this line. The guest was handsomely gowned in gray with everything to match. The guests wore evening dress. Many were the compliments paid the host. Rockford, Ill. Mrs. C. W. Stamps and grandmother, Mrs. Slaughter, spent a few days in Chicago last week. The Rockford Juveniles social was a grand success. The work was done by the children and the supervisor is to be congratulated. Household Ruth 3245 had as their guest D. G. D. Ella Harris at their chicken supper last week, the affair was an enjoyable one and the presence of the Grand Officer was much appreciated. Mr. Ellis Robinson has purchased a farm in northern Wisconsin and will leave in short to cultivate the same. The Rockford Household meets 4th Monday and 2nd Tuesday in each month. Mrs. Geo. Wynn entertained the Nonpareil Club Tuesday, the 12th inst., a very pleasant evening was enjoyed and the guests were loud in their praise of the host. OZONIZED OX MABROW CO. The Blade carries the Ad. of The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. The oldest and largest manufacturers of colored toilet articles in the world, established since 1858. We feel safe in recommending this firm and their articles to the use of the general public. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1916 Peoria, Ill. The capacity of Ward Chapel A. M. E. church was taxed last Sunday evening for a Discussion of Educational Advantage enjoyed by the Southern Negro, by Mrs. J. R. Thornton, formerly, of Dallas, Texas, now of Peoria. She read a paper outlining conditions: "The educational system in so far as the Negro is concerned is totally adequate." In part, she said, "that the white people don't want the Negro to have much education, and they think a common school course is sufficient." Mrs. Thornton says high schools and colleges are being opened to the Negro Mrs. Julia A. Gibson told how the Afro-American Women's Clubs carry on social work among the Negro families. A special program of music was given by Ward Chapel choir. First Lieutenant, Joshua James, and Second Lieutenant, Eugene Ragland, of Peoria, and attached to Co. K, 8th Ill. Inf., now stationed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, have resigned their commissions, and will leave for Peoria some time in September. Capt. Dr. Sheppard, also of Peoria, who has been ill for the past three weeks, and who has been confined at the hospital at San Antonio, is now able to be out again and take up his regular duties this week. The Doraty Household of Ruth No. 3904 held their annual picnic last week at the Glen Oak Park. It was largely attended and the tide of Odd Fellow enthusiasm is running very high. Much interest is being manifested by all branches of the order. Prof. Clyde Leroy Glass of Des Moines, Iowa, gave a musical entertainment last Monday evening, under the auspices of the Woman's Aid Club at the Ward Chapel, A. M. E. church. Mr. Glass is a soulful and brilliant pianist. Miss Ella Vantine of 1217 Knoxville Ave. has returned home from Detroit, Mich., Chicago and other points of interest where she has been for the last three weeks on her vacation. She reported having a delightful time. We are sorry to announce the death of Sister J. A. Smith who entered into rest on Friday, September 8th at her mother's home at Hannibal, Mo. The deceased has been confined to her bed for about two months, but she bore her affliction with patience. She survived her husband, D. J. Smith, and two sons, Clarence and Robert. Pease to her ashes. "Oh, wondrous Peace, Oh, sacred rest, In Him I am supremely blest; His peace is more than tongue can tell. My Jesus hath done all things well." Send all your news for The Blade to 917 Monson St. Let the Odd Fellows and Ruths of Illinois and Wisconsin read of Peoria. We are very glad that Sister H. Wilson of Household of Ruth 408 is out with us again from her illness. H. F. Johnson of Patriach 116 and P. S. of Peoria Lodge 2465, was taken very seriously ill on last Friday, and at this writing it is reported that his condition is somewhat improved. The Blade hopes for a speedy recovery for Mr. Johnson. Miss Jenette Goodwin has returned from her vacation, after spending three weeks at her old home at Lancaster, Va. The Hon. Oscar Dupries Ed Green and Col. John R. Marchell of Chicago are in the city attending the Republican State Convention, of which they are delegates. Mr. Cecil Farmer of Co. K. 8th Ill. Inf., has tendered his resignation and is home from Fort Sam Houston, Texas. —G. T. Jackson. RAPID TRANSIT DELIVERY, 647 E. Dayton St. Mrs. Mary Stley, Malvin, Ark. came to join her husband who has been in the city for some time. They are at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Jordan, Hamilton St. BROWN, THE TRUNK MAN, is offering bargains in trunks and travel bags. 206 E. Main St. WANTED. Two or three students to board. No room. Phone 1887 or call at 522 St. Park St. MISS ELLA HARRIS, D. G. D., ROCKFORD, ILL. Eden District Grand Household No. 18, G. U. O. of O. F., Jurisdiction Illinois and Wisconsin. The Blade wishes to congratulate the Grand Household upon its choice of D. G. D. If there is one inmate in the jurisdiction that has the work of the order at heart, if there is one inmate in the jurisdiction who has ever struggled to help keep the principles of P. H. and P. alive, it is truly the one whose likeness we present to our thousands of readers in the person of Inmate Sister Ella Harris of Rockford, Ill. Her election to this position most heartily meets the approval not only of her H. H. and city but of all the H. H.'s throughout Wisconsin. The D. G. M. N. G. may expect a good report from the newly elected Directress. We are sure that since the D. G. M. N. G. will not burden the H. H. with her visits. The D. G. D. will be welcomes received in this part of the jurisdiction. Miss Harris was appointed on the public school board of Rockford, Ill., last year and for her efficient work she was elected at its last meeting for another year. There are 21 public schools with an enrollment of more than 500 children and Miss Harris is the only woman of color that enjoys the distinction of working on the school board of Rockford, Ill. Oshkosh, Wis. By A. C. Henderson. (Special to The Blade.) Mr. Ed. Sowell has returned after a stay of several days in Chicago. A grand musical entertainment will be given Oct. 5th at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church. The arrangements were prefected at a meeting called by Rev. Lane. Mr. R. J. Kinner has returned from Milwaukee after a visit of several days. The Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church has painted and decorated and presents an appearance second to none in the state. Mrs. J. W. Smith is planning to spend a few days in Milwaukee. Mrs. Eli Rice has been on the sick list for several days but is up and out. Mr. Hermond Rice is planning to go to Beloit, Wis., to work and in all probability reside there permanently. The Winnebago County Fair is now going on in Oshkosh and is well attended. Dr. Gooden committed suicide by hanging himself Friday, the 15th inst. He was one of the city's most prominent physicians. Numbered. Not Named. A birth certificate on the file in the county register of deeds office in Lancaster Wis. bears the following inscription: "I have tried to get the name of the child. I saw the father, and he said they had decided to number the rest instead of using a name." Under the beeding "Full Name of the Child" the certificate is worded "No 9." Old Ox Snose Found Centralin. Kami.—An ox shoe has been unearthed in the J. P Dorman garden. It had probably laid there for fifty years. Miss Dorman, who is a primary teacher, used the shoe to illustrate stories to the children of the early days in Kansas, when people rode behind oxen instead, of in automobiles. Milwaukee, WIa. (Special to The Blade.) One of the most unique affairs of the season was the candle lighting party given by the Misses Burgett's at their home in honor of the departing guests. Each invited guest brought guests. Each invited guest brought a candle in a candle stick and as an improvised stage was arranged they were called upon to perform some stunts in the candle light. The guests of honor were Mrs. Maurice Bell and daughter Bessie Bell of Chicago, Mr. Horace Graves, Evanston, Miss Phyllis Waters, Ann Arbor, Rev. S. J. Fountain, Miss Mary Sheppard Noxubee, Mr. Nelson Willis, Chicago. The evening was joyously spent listening to the humorous recitations, solos, monologues, and dialogues. A prize was given Miss Waters and Mr. Graves for performing the most humorous stunts. The refreshments consisted of ice cream in the form of a candle, delicious cake and Frappe Music was furnished by Prof. Merriit. The forty guests present reported a delightful time. The community was much shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Perry, Corporal at the Soldier's Home, here. He is survived by a wife and young baby. Mrs. Corporal has been the organist for Calvary Baptist church for some time. Mr. Clarence Peterson of Beloit spent a few days visiting in Milwaukee. Miss Mabel Raimey left on Saturday for Madison where she will attend the University of Wisconsin. Mrs. Maurice Bell and daughter Bessie of Chicago, Ill., spent a week at the parsonage, the guests of Pastor and Mrs. Woods. Both mother and daughter report a very pleasant visit. Mrs. R. B. Montgomery entertained at dinner on last Thursday in honor of Mrs. Phil Waters. Covers were laid for six. Mrs. Oscar Horton entertained on Thursday a number of friends from Chicago and Madison, Wis. Miss Ruth M. White entertained at luncheon Sunday afternoon in honor of departing guests. Covers were laid for six at the home of Mrs. R. B. Montgomery. The guests were Misses Phyllis Water, Marie and Jessica Burgette and Messrs. Horace Graves, Charles Fountain and Nelson Willis. Dr. T. A. Boger is again in his office after a slight indisposition. Miss Clara Evans has returned home after a delightful visit in Beloit, Wisconsin. Miss Alma Cammack left Sunday for a visit in Chicago, while there she will attend the A. M. E. Conference. Pastor J. S. Woods and wife left on Tuesday for Annual Conference which convenes in Chicago on Wednesday. Rev. Fountain has also left. On Sunday morning Miss Marie Burgette in behalf of the young people of the church and community presented Rev. Fountain with a morocco bound red better bible. The services at both morning and evening were well attended. Mrs. Cora Scott, one of the most active members of the Household of Ruth here has moved to Chicago where she will remain for some time. Mrs. Scott will be much missed in church and club circles as she was a splendid sootler. Mr. Nathan Van Winkle has been removed to the Murdale tuberculosis sanitarium at Wauwatosa. Miss Marie Burgette left early Friday morning to take up her position as stenographer for the A. M. E. Conference convening at Institutional Church. Miss Genevieve Keuben entertained a large party of friends on Saturday evening in honor of the Jass Band playing at the Orpheum theatre here. WHAT 2.496.504 TESTS SHOW 999 Per Cent Record Perfect Performance of Railroad Rules. Results of 2,490,504 tests to see how well signals and operating rules were being observed on the Pennsylvania thus east of Pittsburgh showed perfect performance in 669. per cent of the cases. In the period during which these tests were made the statement says, 76,300,000 passengers were carried on the lines east of Pittsburgh, and not a single one was killed in a train accid SHOULD PLAN TO SAVE CRIMINAL Address by John Cudahy, Candidate for Licut.-Governor. TALKS TO CITY OFFICIALS Declares That New System Seeks the Reclamation of Humanity—Two Purposes Are, First, the Protection of Society, and, Second, the Reformation of the Criminal. In an address on "Crime In the Cities," delivered in Oshkosh Aug. 17 by John Cudahy, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, to the Wisconsin League of Municipalities, Mr. Cudahy said: Crime is older than any of the civic problems that concern our cities, for it is as old as life itself. It is as universal as sin and as widespread. The treatment of crime and the handling of criminals are peculiarly a municipal affair because it is especially within the cities that life is intricate and complex, and compliance with the many laws of these modern times is not always easy. In Milwaukee, a city known all over the country for the peace abiding characteristics of its citizens, during the past year there were 11,292 arrests, and our city pays out annually as its crime bill—that is, it expends for the regulation of crime and the maintenance of penal institutions—nearly $500,000. The past fifty years have marked an epoch in material advancement. Life in the cities has been made more attractive, more easy, more comfortable and more worth living. The science of municipal government has improved. We have made our cities more beautiful, and we have safeguarded health; at every hand, and yet two problems of life as old as the world remain with us today as they were at the beginning of time. "The poor you have always with you" and the same might be said of crime. Crime and the criminal are present today just as ever before. Crime is not decreasing. It is increasing. There are nearly three times as many criminals now as there were fifty years ago, and every year sees an increase in offenders of the criminal law, an increase entirely disproportionate to the increase in our population. Old System Hae Failed. The old system of dealing with criminals has failed, if we judge by results, and it has failed ignominiously. The criminal law goes upon the assumption that one convicted and sentenced for crime is a free agent—that he has deliberately and with premeditation chosen the course of conduct that has placed him before the bar of justice for judgment. If one is entirely bereft of his senses he is not responsible before the tribunals of the criminal law. Insanity is recognized by the law, but mental sickness is not. There are every year hundreds of broken down discouraged, helpless but man wrecks who are passing through our criminal courts in Wisconsin and who could never be conscientiously pronounced insane yet these persons in justice to themselves and more, in justice to society, should not be treated as criminals. They are incapable of meeting the test of the criminal law. They cannot choose between right and wrong. When you find that a convict at Waupun has served six consecutive terms for house thefting and that it is not uncommon at all for prisoners in the house of correction in Milwaukee to have a record which shows twenty thirty and forty convictions for drunk and disorderly conduct it is time to inquire into the criminal capacity of such prisoners. A great number of them don't need prison bars. They are physically slick, mentally slick, socially slick, and they need the services of a physician. Two years ago at Boston, here was installed as an experiment a department in connection with the criminal courts there which was called "moral service department." It was under the direction of Dr. Victor Anderson. By many it was looked upon as a freakish fad, and its utter failure was freely predicted, but after a year of trial the criminal judges found that Dr. Anderson and his department were absolutely indispensable. Now the legislature of Massachusetts has created permanently this medical service department, and the judges say that the criminal courts of Boston would be NO.16 unworkable without it. During two years for Anderson has examined 194 cases, and of this number only ninety has he pronounced mentally sound. Based on Wrong Principle. These mentally defective offenders whom we now treat as criminals demand attention as a distinct class of unfortunate who find their way into our courts. To send them to a penal institution for thirty, sixty or ninety days is not protecting society. They are returned after their period of incarceration to the world no better equipped to conduct themselves in accordance with the laws of society than when they were committed. The old system of the administration of the criminal law has failed because it was based upon a wrong principle. It was founded upon the basis of revenge. Retribution, retaliation and vengeance were the only objects sought, and the system was wrong even from a selfish viewpoint, because it did not protect society. It was wrong, and viciously wrong, from a human viewpoint, because it disregarded entirely the offender, and for the last reason it failed. During the reign of Henry VIII, there were over 72,000 persons tortured and hanged by the neck mail dead, and yet during the reign of that bloody monarch murder and rape and arson were never so widespread. The old system, having found a man guilty of a violation of one society's mandates, seized him by the scruff of the neck and threw him into a grim bastle, where he was left, often in liness, for a period of time and then suddenly, without any preparation whatever, he was liberated upon society again. The old system clothed the convict in a dress of shame. It pointed the finger of scorn at him. It treated him as a thing accursed. All society joined in a league against the fallen man. The new system seeks the reclamation of humanity. Its two purposes are first, the protection of society, and second, the reformation of the criminal, and it accomplishes the first by accomplishment of the second. Sheriff Melms Successful. A short time ago the se retary of the Merchants and Manufacturers' association in Milwaukee took occasion to sneer at probation as a "ping pong altruism." I wonder if he would be so harsh in his criticism if he knew that during the six years that Judge Backus has administered that splendid system in Milwaukee he has placed upon our streets as free men, bound only upon their pledge of honor, 1,333 offenders, and of that number during these six years only fifty nine have broken their word, and these have been summarily dealt with. Five hundred families have been spared the humiliation and the shame of having the shadow of the prison dicken their homes. Three thousand children have kept their fathers by the family fireside because of this humane measure. The sum of $1,500,000 has been paid into the probation office and has gone to the support of families that would be dependent upon the state, to say nothing of the thousands of dollars that would be expended for maintenance and support of these 1,333 offenders and we the old system in force In my opinion Sherif Melms is the best sheffir we have ever had in Milwaukee county, because he is a discipline of pedology. He is respected and loved by the prisoners who are committed to his care. Under a provision in our laws, which very few sheffir take advantage of, many of the prisoners under the regime of Sherif Melms are released on parole to work for themselves and their families and to gain back their self respect, and much more is being accomplished in this way for the protection of society than by keeping these unfortunate men detained in the squaudid cells of the county jail. Riverside. In-To provide for a family of fourteen children on the modest salary of $1,200 paid by Uncle Sam to a rural mail carrier is the problem that confronts John C. D'Autremont, a rural carrier here. D'Autremont does it, however, and a finer family of children one would not cure to see. More interesting than ever in this already interesting family is the fact that the father is only forty-seven years old, the mother, Mrs. Lucy Swift D'Autremont, is but thirty eight and the couple has been married only seventeen years. The father of this family is of French Huguenot descent, his ancestors having been Huguenot refugees when they came to America to establish a home. Mixed in the blood lines of this particular family are the strains of Irish and German, the mother having been of Celtic and Teutonic descent. Although they range all the way from sixteen years old down to the twin daughters now nine months old, there is not a weakling in the family. They are healthy both physically and mentally. The Wisconsin Weekly Blade A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entered as second-class matter June 8. 1916, at the post office at Madison. Wis., under rthe Act of March 3. 1879. Address all communications to THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE, 312 N. Henry St. Money sent by express money order, or registered letter at our own risk, otherwise at risk of the sender. J. A. Josey, Editor and Manager. L. J. Ousley, Contributing Editor. Phones 6756-3369. SUBSCRIPTION: One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 NOTICE The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. Some people think that industrial school should be self-supporting. We would like to have one singled out that has fulfilled these expectations. We would like for some one to explain why it is that public dance halls and disorderly conduct go hand in hand. It is observable North and South, East and West, and among the white and the colored population. Some white folks just naturally or artificially do not like colored folks. These kind of people finally become so that they do not like some white folks either. Then they receive the penalty of their own evil conduct. They are ostracized by both classes. First they said that Hughes was an iceberg; now they are saying that he is a mud slinger. He can possibly be both and, as a matter of fact, is neither. The Democrats must feel in a mighty bad way when they cry out "mud and treason." After you tire of reading the busy world's happenings, if you are a thoroughbred Negro that loves your race, you will delight to hear a few words of the advance and forward move of our race, and the Negro paper is the only medium that you can find this delight. If the White man desires to know us from the right standpoint, he also spends a few moments of his valuable time distinguishing the good from bad in our race. The Negro should feel highly honored to even have his own race paper in his pocket even if he can't read. THE NATIONAL NEGRO TRAVELERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION From the Star, Greenwood, Miss. We are advised that the National Negro Travelers Protective Association will have their first annual meeting in Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 5, 6 and 7 inclusive. This is a timely organization and meets our hearty approval. The gentlemen who organized this movement deserve great credit, and it will inure to the benefit of the whole race. No people have suffered so much as Negro people in traveling over the railroads. They pay the same fare that other people pay and yet they are Jim Crowed and have to suffer all kinds of humiliation. Too often, cares in which they are jammed are worse than freight cars. There are exceptions of course, on some of the roads, but a majority of them are Jim Crowed unmercifully and any movement of this condition should meet the hearty ap- val of all our people and the men who have organized in furthering this movement, should have the hearty support of every black man, woman and child in the country. HERE IS THE POINT Are the discriminations against us Colored Americans, the denial of rights, the proscription, the persecution, the killings, sufficiently extensive, degrading and injurious to cause you in defense of the welfare and also the very reputation of our race, to induce you to stand the expense of attending a National Congress on rights at D. of C., Oct. 4, 1916; or to solicit the expense to go for yourself or some one else; or to get up a mass meeting or entertainment to raise money to send delegates? That's the rub. OUR ANCHOR IS IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY—NO HOPE FOR US IN THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY. The past as well as the present tells us there is no hope for us in the National Democratic party. All of the jim crow car laws, all of the disfranchisement laws, all of the segregation laws, all of the animus that is heaped upon us as a race come from the National Democratic party. What can we hope for if Wilson is re-elected. Only an increase of persecution, more stringent laws to test our endurance. Already in the South our churches, schoolhouses and lodgements are burned down and not a word or effort put forth in our behalf. Midnight massacres, plunders and murders aer doing their work and not a word of protest against it by those in authority. Mobs and lynchers are well known by many of the citizens and of those in authority where it is done. But yet it is condoned and the Negro race is the sufferer. Then what can we hope for in the National Democratic party? Oh, it makes us sick to think that any Negro could for a moment forget how the Negro has suffered from the National Democratic party and then turn and kiss the hand that smites it. No, our anchor and hope is in the Republican party. Some of its leaders may prove truant, but we will stand by the party that has done, is doing and will do the most for us. WILSON'S IGNOBLE, UNSUC CESSFUL, LITTLE, WARS President Wilson took Vera Cruz in 1914, as we were officially informed at the time, to get a salute for the flag and to prevent the shipment of arms into Mexico. He did not get his salute. He did not prevent the shipment of arms. But several hundred men were killed or wounded, and then he brought the army home without achieving either object. President Wilson sent an army into Mexico in 1916, as we were informed at the time, to get Villa "dead or alive." They did not get him dead. They did not get him alive. Again several hundred men were killed and wounded. Again President Wilson is bringing the army home without achieving his object. Of course it is a mere play upon words to say that these were not "wars." They were wars and nothing else—ignoble, pointless, unsuccessful little wars, but wars. They cost millions of dollars and hundreds of lives, squandered to no purpose. They accomplished nothing, but they were wars. From the Speech of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Delivered at Lewiston Me., in Behalf of Charles E. Hughes SPARKS FROM OTHER ANVILS. Colored folks respect yourselves, and other folks will respect you. Women are now demanding their rights. Ever since we can remember, they have been getting them in this neighborhood. We should not be alarmed by the work of evil-doers. They are having their day now and will pay the penalty in due season. When you are worried, think of Death and rejoice that he has not caught you yet. Dead folks don't worry, you know. Colored men, make friends with the white folks in your locality. Do not sacrifice your marhood in so doing, but make friends wherever you can. Chicago—Mrs. Robert W. Sheets of Lincoln, HL, spent a joyous afternoon recently along State street consuming ice cream sodas. Later she stepped into detective headquarters and said to the desk sergeant: "I want my prisoner, please, W. A. Russell." "Russell?" said the sergeant. "Why, Russell's the negro who's to go back to Lincoln. The sheriff was to come after him." "Well, I'm the sheriff's wife," returned Mrs. Sheets. "I'm also a deputy. Won't you hurry a little? The train leaves at 6:30." So Russell started with Mrs. Sheets to the union station, where she opened her handbag a couple of inches, observing. "See, I've got an automatic here, and it's loaded, too and here are my handbags." Mrs. Sheets then took out the handbuffs, fastened one on one of his wrists and the other on her wrist and put the key in her stocking. "Now, William," she said, "don't try to do anything, for I'm loaded." BY STAGE ALONG OLD TRAIL Harvest Hands Use Ancient Coach to Reach Wheatfields. Hutchinson, Kani—Most of the harvest hands make their way to the wheatfields by rail, some on the plush and some riding the rods and box cars. But one party that passed through here occupied an old time stagecoach. It probably is the first time a stage-coach has followed the Santa Fe trail westward in many years. This stage came from Ottawa. It is a bus used for a quarter of a century as the town bus at Ottawa. George Hempstead was driving it, and he had it loaded with men who will work in the harvest fields. They were bound for Garfield, where they have jobs. Hempstead said it had taken them two weeks to make the drive from Ottawa. case. The center of actual activity is now at Fort Washington, on Manhasset bay. The patrol is composed of some of the best known young men in society. A ADMIRAL PEARY ABOUT TO TAKE A FLIGHT It is headed by Trubee Davison and takes in young Robert A. Lovett, whose father is the head of the Union Pacific road; John Vorys of Columbus, O., whose father was one of the best known political figures in the country; John W. Farwell, 3d, son of the Chicago millionaire; Albert Dilman of Englewood, Wesley Laud Brown of Englewood, Artemus L. Gates of Iowa; Earl Gould, son of the late Dr Eligh R. L. Gould, and Allan Ames. There are a lot more to join, including H. P. Davison, Jr., who is now in France with the American ambulance, and W. F. Sullivan, who is a lieutenant in the British flying corps. Trubee Davison was on the point of joining the American ambulance in France, too, when he was diverted to the service of this country by the very, very apparent need for aviators along the Mexican border. That showed him how much more good he could do by staying in this land of the free and preparing to uphold the flag in case of need. John Hays Hammond, Jr., and Admiral Peary gave the notion a push, and the combined force prevailed upon the Davison family to sponsor the patrol. For the course the boys pay $400 each, which is about a dollar a minute for the actual flying lessons. The buying of a machine and keeping it in repair and the like cost thousands of dollars. QUICK THINKING SAVED ARM Clerk Jumped Into Mail Conveyer When Heavy Cord Caught Him. Chicago. A fast working brain saved Emil H. Johnson, a substitute mail clerk at the local postoffice from possible serious injury recently. He was throwing mail into an endless chain conveyor when his arm became entangled in the heavy cord of a mail sack. Swiftly and surely the arm was being carried into a position where it would be first broken and then torn from his body. Johnson thought quickly and jumped into the conveyor, laid down and rode with the sack of mail. On the way he disentangled his arm and when the conveyor was stopped walked down-stairs and resumed his work. EXPLOSIONS IN HIS BLOOD. Baltimore Man Discloses New Malady of Munition Workers. A new disease has appeared among the munition workers in Baltimore plants. It is called explosive blood. It is almost impossible to conceive of a man's blood exploding in his veins and arteries, but nevertheless this is just what happens when a munition worker is affected. John Reynolds of Baltimore, employed at the Du Pont works at Carney Point, Del., has been treated for the strange malady at Mery hospital and at City hospital at Bayview. The explosions occur only in the very smallest veins. The effets are no more disastrous than to cause a rather malignant eruption on the skin of the arms and legs. Sumitaneously with this strange condition the patient's skin becomes yellow. The treatment is extremely simple and rapidly effective. It consists solely of fresh air and a light diet. Reynolds had been handling large quantities of sulphuric ether. He was visiting relatives here when the gases began to affect him. A hospital surgeon, while closely observing the patient, was attracted by a strange cracking sound and on investigation found the patient's arm breaking out. These tiny explosions were recurrent for probably a week. SPIDER ELECTS WILSON Spins His Name In Web, as Was Done For McKinley In 1896. The quadruple spider prophecy has been made, and this year it elects Woodrow Wilson. At the home of Mrs. Thomas Field in Charleston, Va., a yellow spider about an inch in length has been weaving its stink skin over a bedroom window. The spider started at the circumference of the web, leav- ing in its wake the frosted letters "W. Wilson." Some of the letters were cut as clean as though made by an en- graver. Left Behind His wistful eyes are dim with tears, His heart is lead today. As forth amid the shouts and cheers The soldiers march away. They're off to great Adventure's shore, The true romance to find; They're answering the call of war And leaving him behind. Ah! Why must he stand idly there All hope of glory gone. A sorry figure of despair While they go marching on? Why must the cruel hand of chance Stretch forth, so stern and grim? Why must the country of romance Deny its door to him? But every hero may not share The great and splendid deeds Of those who nobly do and dare To serve their nation's needs. As though the savage battle light Still be the him old today! Hes just a little young to fight— He's eight years old today! James J. Montague in New York Amer- ican. BOYS ON BORDER HOME FIRST Spirit Seems to Have Struck All Guardsmen—Rush For Postoffice After Seeing Paymaster. THOUGH miles from their loved ones, many of the boys at Camp Stewart, after being paid off in gold and silver, were granted leave of absence and went to El Paso, not to spend their money on a lot of foolish things, but to send it home. The thought of home first seems to have struck the boys all along the border. All organizations of the Pennsylvania division utilize nearly every moment of the day. At the First cavalry camp, under John P. Wood, there is nearly always something doing. The men of Troop H of Pittsburgh, Captain Charles C. McGovern commanding, are slowly conquering the "bad" horses in the outfit. Private Frank R. Smith rode one of the unruly animals until it killed itself in an attempt to unseat him. Five Pittsburgh troopers are limping about the camp because of bruises received trying to conquer this horse. In attempting a back somersault it broke its neck. The machine gun company, under Captain Charles W. Lloyd, participated in long target practice with the machine gun company of the Eighth United States cavalry, and the Pennsylvania men showed excellent improvement in the "sweeping fire" practice. The signal troop of Pittsburgh, under Major Frederick G. Miller, also put in many hard hours. This organization conducted a division problem which includes much labor. It was a case of erect and pull down wireless stations and lay telegram lines for a whole day. While the distance of the movement was only eighteen miles, perfect wireless communication was kept with division headquarters. Two wireless equipments were used. Field Hospital No. 1 of Pittsburgh, under Major Arthur P. Schaefer, had a forty-eight hour hike in the Franklin mountains. The bike included much hard labor. To get over some of the steep grades wagons had to be taken apart and pulled up the mountains with block and tackle and the equipment packed on mules. The company met with no accidents. Indiana Will Lose Battery. The war department has notified Brigadier General E. M. Lewis, camp commander at Llano Grande, to make an investigation of the number of men that will be affected by the order relieving individual students and student bodies from military service on the border that they may return to their studies; also to ascertain what effect the sending away of the students will have on the different units. It was found that Indiana would lose one entire battery, twenty eight out of fifty in one company of infantry, an entire band and a large number from different units—so large that some of the Indiana outfits would be almost skeletonized. Colonel Leslie R. Naftzer of the First, Colonel T. R. Coulter of the Second and Colonel Abrey L. Kuhman of the Third, Major R. H. Tyndall of the field artillery and the commanding officers of the ambulance and signal companies, all urged that the order be revoked and that only men with disability and men who have dependent relatives be discharged. This request of the war department is taken to mean that the students because they are students may not be sent home, because it will weaken the outfits and in a way will interfere with recruiting. The discount against the student order still continues, and if the students are discharged for no other reason than because they are students the effect on the Indiana troops will be demoralizing. This is all set forth in the recommendations of the different commanders. The discharge of men on account of disability also will deplete the Indiana units. It is understood that in the First Indiana there are forty who will be discharged for disability. Should all the students, all who have depend ent relatives and those who are disabled, be discharged there will be about enough left for one full Indiana regiment of infantry. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY G. U. O. OF O. F. District Grand Lodge Officers, Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. District Grand Master—George T. Kersey, 2961 South State St., Chicago, Ill. Deputy District Grand Master—W. W. Buchanan, 1712 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, Ill. District Grand Secretary—Chas. S. Smith, 256 W. Court St., Paris, Ill. District Grand Treasurer—William Miller, 417 17th St., Cairo, Ill. District Grand Director—L. J. Ousley, 731 Church St., Beloit, Wis. DISTRICT GRAND HOUSEHOLD District Most Noble Governor—Arretta Miller, 417 17th St., Cairo, Ill. District Right Noble Governor—Lou Ella Young, 3556 Forrest Ave., Chicago, Ill. District Worthy Recorder—Eva T. Dean, 708 N .Popular St., Champaign, Ill. District Grand Worthy Treasurer— Anna Vanderburg, 1188 W. Green St., Decatur, Ill. District Grand Directoreess—Ella Harris, 518 Knowlton St., Rockford, Ill. District Grand Chaplain—Arlie Towels, Harrisburg, Ill. Secretary on Fraternal Greeting— Mamie J. Blue, Jacksonville, Ill. Phlyis Wheatley Household, No. 4863, G. U. O. of O. F. Meets fourth Saturday night each month, G. A. R. Hall. Marion Buckner, M. N. G. Phoebia Hines, R. N. G A. E. Hill, N. G. C. M. Josey, W. R. Friendship Chapter, No. 66, O. E. S. Meets second and third Saturday nights each month, G. A. R. Hall. Mary Jones, Worthy Matron. J. W. Brown, Worthy Patron. Marion Buckner, Worthy Sec. Fresh and up-to-date drugs at Lewis, State and Gilman St. It is the request of the City Editor that you furnish him with local news. Capital City Lodge No. 72, F. and A. M. Meets first and third Wednes- day night each month, G. A. R. Hall. O. M. Davis, W. M. T. E. Hines, W. Sec. Enterprise Lodge, No. 9109, G. U. O. of O. F. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays night each month, G. A. R. Hall. Joy Lee, N. G. E. Champ Warrick, E. S. J. Anthony Josey, P. S. Harrisburg, Ill. Queen Ester Household of Ruth No. 602 meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. Ester B. Messer, M. N. G. Lorena Mae Bacon, R. N. G. Flora Washington, N. G. Chas. E. Messer, W. R. MRS. N. OWENS Dealer in ALL KINDS OF HAIR GOODS SWITCHES, WAVES, FRIZ ZES and HAIR CHAINS Mailorders promptly attended to 420 Sixth Avenue Phone 182-J Baraboo, Wis. Send your subscription to the Blade and keep abreast with the doings of the Oddfellows and your community. NOTICE! All matter for publication in The Blade must reach our office no later than Tuesday morning for that week's issue. Write on one side of the paper only. Every P. S. and W. R. of Illinois and Wisconsin jurisdiction are requested to send the names of their officers and the nights of their meeting to The Blade for publication. Also to furnish us with the news of your localty The Blade is on sale at the following places: Mosley & Smith, 202 E. Washington Ave., Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., Hill's Grocery Store, 649 E. Dayton St., Weaver's Grocery The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis. Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Staniord P. Starks A. E. Proadfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pfund BE HAPPY And Buy the Famous Malt and Snow Flake Bread also Rye, Graham and Bran Baked Rye. TheGlobe Baking Company 219-223 East Main Street Special orders for Birthday or Wedding Cakes LYNCH BROS The Home of Good Groceries The only state street store that gives CASH REBATE TO ITS CUSTOMERS. Delivery to all parts of the city. 306 STATE STREET Telephone 2195 Velvet Ice Cream It's All Cream Kennedy Dairy Co. 618 University Ave. Phone 778 Capital City Cigar Co. 108 S. Pinckney St. Madison, Wis. Wholesale Cigar Jobbers Phone 523 Some of our leading brands: Upmann's Repeater Upmann's Ideal Upmann's Fleur de Upmann Garcia & Vega Clear Havana Chas. Denby Lucius Clear Havana Clear Title When other Corn Cures Fail Try Red Cross Corn Harvester. The Menges Pharmacie "The Best Ice Cream" Order for Parties, Sunday Dinners OLSON'S Phone 1440 Washington Building The Blade request that each P. S. send the name of the delegate elected to the B. M. C. for publication. Also the name of any friend that contemplates going to Washington on the Oddfellow special. Mr. George Morton, Chicago, Ill., father and father-in-law of Mrs. and Mr. J. W. Powell, is in the city on his annual vacation. The Blade was pleased to have him and his son-in-law call. Telephone your news to The Blade, Phone 3369. Messrs. Oscar Shivers and Robert Ball paid their subscription to The Blade this week. Mr. William Hickman has returned after an extensive trip touring northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. He reports a very pleasant visit. The Blade will publish an elaborate Christmas edition of special articles, cut and write-ups of and from the leaders of the race. Among those who will contribute will be: Rt. Rev. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Georgia, Major R. R. Wright, Hon. H. L. Johnson, Washington, D. C., Prof. H. S. Murphy, Oklahoma, Dr. C. T. Walker, E. R. Carter, Emmett J. Scott, A. B. Singfield, Nannie H. Burroughs, Major General Morris Lewis Illinois, Hon. Jas. F. Adair, New York, O. P. Mack, Kentucky, Miss Ruby Thornton, Major G. T. Jackson, Pres. N. W. Collier, Florida. Mr. Victor Corquier is again on the job at The Park after spending a few days in Milwaukee attending the State Fair. Mr. Horace Smith of Seattle, Washington, passed through the city last Friday, touring from Seattle to New Haven, Conn. Miss Marion Buckner, P. M. N. G. of Phyllis Wheatley H. H., is on the sick list this week. The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of work furnished. The public is invited to attend the Ruth day exercises at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday 3 P. M. Good music and interesting program has been arranged. The Blade is commencing a campaign to add 2,000 subscribers to its list by Jan. 1st, 1917. Read the announcement elsewhere in this issue. You will find real bargains in men's, women's and children's shoes at H. F. Tiedeman, 516 E. Wilson St. A great reduction Shoe Sale at Weaver's Shoe Store, 432 State St. Be a regular subscriber to the Blade by paying your subscription. G. T. JACKSON, P. M. V. P. Patriarch No. 116 of G. U. O. of O. F. Grand Secretary of P. G. M., council 193. W. P. Recorder Patriarch 116 and Major 2nd Battalion of 12th Regiment of patriarch of Odd Fellows. Our thousands of readers will be pleased to know that Major Jackson has consented to write for and represent the Blade in and around his locality and in fact throughout the State. Send your news to him or to our office and we will gladly take care of the same. Remember we are organizing for 3,000 new subscribers by Jan. 1st. Send in your subscription. WANTED—Feet to treat. All ailments of the feet, corn, bunions, ingrown toe nails, swelling and sweaty feet. Weak ankles, fallen arches, chill blains. See Prof. Strong, 28 years as a foot specialist, 9 E. Main St., second floor. Room 1. Lady attendant. REV. L. B. ELLERSON, D. D. of Charlotte, N. C., is in the city in the interest of Biddle University, one of the leading schools of the south for our people. More than fifty years ago this institution was founded by the Presbyterian Church of America and its graduates are filling positions in some of the best schools in the States. It is the request of the manager of The Blade that you send us all your Odd Fellow news for publication. Let the Odd Fellows and R. ths throughout the jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin know what we are doing. Telephone your News to The Blade, 3369. Our young folks' edition will be a great number of The Blade. Send us the photo of your children. It will be one of the Blade's new features. Let the merchants know that you read the Blade by patronizing them and tell them that you saw their ad in our paper. Cook with gas, and buy a stove from the Madison Gas & Electric Light Co. Terms to suit you. Let the Madison Steam Dye Works do your cleaning. Work called for and delivered. Phone 2485. Mr. Joseph Esser has moved to the 2700 block on Atwood Ave. Ask your grocer for Globe Bread, it is wholesome. Rev. J. B. Ellerson, D. D., will fill the pulpit at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday night in the absence of the pastor who was called to Milwaukee to the Calvary Baptist church. Mr. J. H. Kemp, the Tailor, is located at No. 5 N. Webster St. with a full line of patterns. He is a graduate of the tailoring department of Tuskegee Institute. All goods fitted and made in his establishment. Miss Mary Watkins who has been visiting in Madison all summer will leave Tuesday for her school in Arkansas. Her stay has been a pleasant one and many warm friends were made. Our columns are for the Ruths as well as for the Odd Fellows and it is our aim and object to serve the Sisters as well as the Brothers. Rev. Z. P. Smith, pastor, was invited to officiate at the Calvary Baptist church on Sunday next. In his absence Rev. Ellerson will hold forth at Mt. Zion. Ask your grocer for The Globe Bread. For Birthday and Wedding cakes yhone 533, The Globe Bakery Co. Send in or telephone your news to The Blade, Phone 3369. If you have company or if you intend to take a trip let your friends know it through the columns of our paper. It is immaterial to us whether you are a subscriber or not, we will print your Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It's all Cream. Send your Odd Fellow news to The Blade. We desire to publish the name of the N. G. P. S. and meeting night of every lodge and household in the jurisdiction. Roumania has a population of 6,800,000, and her army has been estimated at 58,000. It has been described as one of the most thoroughly equipped and disciplined armies in Europe, but recent information from Bukharest has thrown some doubt upon its quality. Lately it has been stated that Roumania officers are ill trained and undisciplined, that it has no heavy artillery and that its flying service is inferior. Some advocates of Roumania's participation in the war have asserted that she could mobilize as many as 1,000,000 men. The mobilization of the army has been in progress for months, and a few days ago was reported to be complete. To Satisfy Aspirations. The motive which prompts Roumania to enter the war is the satisfaction of her "national aspirations," described by Take Jonesen, the Roumanian Liberal leader, as the "policy of national instinct." In the southern half of Bukowina, the Austrian crown land, the Roumanians are the dominant race. The mass of the people of eastern Transylvania, a part of Hungary, is Roumanian by race and language. It is said 4.000.000 Roumanians live in Transylvania. Roumania has been credited with a long cherished ambition to annex these provinces and at the same time "liberate" the Roumanians now under Austrian domination. Recently it was reported Russia had offered Czernowitz to Roumania as a reward if she would unite with the entente. Roumania also covets Bessarabia, the extreme southwestern province of Russia, on the Black sea, which was taken from her by the Berlin treaty of 1878. Reports have stated that Russia also has consented to restore Bessarabia as a war prize, with its population of 2,000,000, mostly Roumanians, and an area of 20,000 square miles. This, with Transylvania, would give Roumania a total population approaching 13,000,000 and should all her aspirations be satisfied a territory as great in area as that of England, Scotland and Wales. In what direction Roumania's first blow may be aimed is only indicated by her desire to pour her troops through the passes of the Transylvanian Alps and the Carpathians into Transylvania. On the other hand, Austria has been accumulating military forces at Orsau, prepared to attempt to force the "iron gates" where the Danube river touches the western Roumanian border. Bulgaria is said to have stationed 100,000 or more troops along the southern bank of the Danube to protect her northern frontier from a Roumanian invasion. Apprehension in Germany that Roumania intends to permit a Russian army to march through her territory to attack the Bulgarians has been apparent for some time. Military authorities in Budapest assert that the chief factor for the consideration of the central powers is not the half a million or more men of the Roumanian army, but the opportunity offered for a new Russian invasion of Hungary. Roumanian sympathizers in Transylvania have been sent to other sections, and the Roumanian priests and churches there have been kept under military supervision. The Transylvanian-Roumanian frontier defenders have been strengthened by Austria as a precaution against Roumanian invasion. Powerful influences on the part of most of the central powers and the entente allies have been exerted at Bukhurest to influence her decision in the war for the past two years. Recently reports from the Roumanian capital have stated that Roumania awaited only the beginning of the Anglo-French offensive in Macedonia before joining her fortunes with those of the entente allies. Another reason for delay, it is said, has been lack of ammunition, which now has been relieved by large supplies coming from Japan by way of Vladivostok, according to recent reports. 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Townsend, Del - Mourned as dead for thirty years, David Guesssferd returned to the home of his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Guesssferd, who live on a farm near here. When sixteen years old young Guesssferd went away on a boat plying between Smyrna and Philadelphia as a sailor. He was anxious to see more of the country, so obtained a berth as a sailor on a vessel plying between New York and the East Indies, and that was the last heard of him. He has been in practically every port in the world and on one occasion was wrecked in midocean and he and the captain of his vessel were the only survivors. He is said to have accumulated considerable money and will remain with his parents. They did not know him. DRAINED ALL THE LAND. Water Over Low Tract Disappeared When Ditch Is Dug. Rockport, Mo. The outlet ditch that drains Lake Nishnabotna at Langdon is the talk of the whole Missouri bottom. The effects have been almost miracubus. It seems that when the ditch drained the Nishna, w.r. standing all over the bottom, whether it had a connection with the ditch or not, disappeared, often in the right, leaving the ground fit for cultivation within a few days. The Nishnabotna river has been standing full of water for about a year, and as the water level was almost as high as the great body of surrounding land, the water soaked through and saturated it all. Man's Will In One Line. Seattle, Wash.—Containing a single sentence, "I will my property to I. N. Hazlett, No. 222SZ First avenue" the shortest will on record here has been filed in the superior court. The instrument was drawn by A. J. Keller, who dled June 15 from injuries received when he was kicked by a horse. The doctors at the hospital where Keller was taken told him he had but a short time to live, so Keller, using a single small sheet of yellow scratch paper wrote his last will and testament in a firm hand and then died. Aged Woman Drives Auto. Danville, Ill.—Sarah Hewitt, aged eighty three, drove to Danville from her home, eight miles away, in her eighty horsepower roadster. "I can keep pace with the world, do my share of the work and enjoy my share of the pleasures with the rest of them, though I am nearly a quarter of a century past the age when, Dr. Oster said, folks should be chloroformed and killed," she declared. She handed her powerful car with ease and skill. "And I covered the distance in twenty minutes, which half a century ago would have taken an hour or more of jotting riding," she said. Woman Ropes Alligator. Wharton, Tex—Mrs. Will Hendricks is receiving the congratulations of her friends over having captured alive a large alligator. One evening recently she noticed the alligator trying to climb the hog wire fence of the L. O. Ireson pasture, and she ran home and brought a rope with which she lashed the reptile and tied it to a post. Those who were attracted to the spot to view the catch stated that the alligator was over six feet long and that it fought desperately to make its escape. OWL CAR FOR LOVERS. Traction Magnate Out West Will Make New Arrangements. Cleveland, O.—That all the world still loves a lover is to be demonstrated by Joseph Jordan of Willoughby, vice president and general manager of the Cleveland, Painesville and Eastern railroad. "And I'm going to see that every one of them gets a square deal if my influence counts for anything," he said. Mr. Jordan learned that young men who go to see their "best girls" in Lake county and take the last car back to Cleveland at night must wait three quarters of an hour for a city car at the East Cleveland "Y" after midnight before they can continue their journey. "I shall take the matter up with John Stanley of the Cleveland Railroad company and arrange with him to have a city car wait for the last interurban car." Mr. Jordan said. MOTORCAR "DEADLY WEAPON" Judge Says It Is Used For Offensive and Defensive Operations. Portland, Ore.—That a motorcar under certain conditions is a dangerous weapon was held by Judge Robert Morrow in the circuit court. The case was that of C. A. Warriner, accused of assault with a dangerous weapon in having with his motorcar ridden down a motorcycle on the Columbia highway which carried H. H. Beckman and his wife. Mrs. Beckman was badly injured. Judge Morrow fortified his decision with citations from American precedents and observations on European battlefields, where he said, the motorcar was employed as a weapon of offense and defense. PARK FOR WOMEN ONLY. No Chance For Spooning In New Kansas City Playground. Kansas City, Mo. -- A parr exclusively for women was established by the Kansas City park board following the plea of a business women's organization for a recreation and rest ground where women can enjoy themselves unmolested. A site was chosen on a high point overlooking the Missouri river, where tennis courts, croquet grounds and a "Dutch oven" will be constructed and a shelter house built. Dances Jig at Ninety-eight. Youngstown. O — Mrs. Melinda Knight, ninety eight years old. Youngs town's oldest woman, celebrated her birthday recently by playing popular music on the piano and doing a jig. In spite of her age, she is active on her feet and is able to dance some of the modern steps. Rooster Attacks Baby Boy. Rooster Attacks Baby Boy. Joliet, Ill. - Leo Palace, two years old, was attacked by a rooster which he was trying to chase, and as a result he is in a serious condition. The rooster turned on him, and the baby, in endeavoring to escape, fell. The rooster pecked him in the head, striking a suture in the child's skull with his beak, rendering him unconscious. Baby Chokes to Death on Candy. 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