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The Wisconsin Weekly Blade Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 7,000 Members VOL. I Milwaukee, Wis. The following parties spent an enjoyable afternoon at the home of Mr. ts. Johnson, 451 7th St. Mr. s. C. Shaw. Mr. J. Schip, Mr. Hood, Mr. Albert Latham and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson en royally in their usual way. e news for the Blade send to inner, 708 Cherry St. allowing guests were enter the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. Brantford, 709 Cherry St. Mrs. Elve Merrit and son Clarence, Mr. R. J. Kinner of Oshkosh, Mrs. Bland of Central Ave. and the scribe. The beautiful strains of music rendered by Miss Brantford will long be remembered. Mr. Ballard of Cleveland, Ohio, is in the city for an indefinite stay having secured a position with the Plankton people. Mr. Walter Hood will push the effort to land colored men on the police force. Yankee Cleaning. The service at each hour of worship at St. Mark A. M. E. church last Sunday was conducted Rev. Geo. J. Fox, who preached two able and inspiring sermons to a large and appreciative audiences. Rev. Fox was acting pastor for Rev. Dr. Wood who was attending conference at Chicago. Dont' forget to send or telephone your news to us for the Blade. Rev. L. B. Ellerson, D. D., of Biddle University, was in the city this week in the interest of his school. Clarence Simons died on the 12th inst. He leaves a mother and brother to mourn his last. Many were the tokens of friendship in gifts of flowers. REV. Z. P. SMITH, D. D., Pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Madison, Wis., in Milwaukee at Calvary Baptist Church. At a call from the officers of the Calvary Baptist church last week Rev. Smith was invited to fill the pulpit of Calvary last Sunday. The large crowd that greeted him at both services were well pleased with his forcible an dedifying sermons. Many were the handshakes of welcome and wishes for an early return. The Doctor returned Monday and was well pleased with his visit. RELOIT. WIS. On Monday evening, Sept. 18, at the Bethel A. M. E. church the local Pastor, Rev. James S. A. Mitcham was the recipient of the good will and appreciation for services rendered of his parishioners in the form of a reception in his honor and the presentation of a brand new made-to-order suit of clothing.. Mrs. Mary Huggard, chairman of the suit committee, had charge of the affair. Vocal Solo—Mr. Leon Peterson. Remarks for occasion—Mr. L. J. Ousley. Piano Solo—Mrs. A. A. Peterson. Various members and officers added their expressions of appreciation. Thence the presentation of the suit by Bro. L. J. Ousley in a few chosen words as to clothes and this particular cloth and its wearer. Rev. J. S. A. M. spoke at length his appreciation of the gift. He also added some wholesome thoughts for the welfare of his Congregation. On Tuesday at noon he departed for Chicago to attend the Annual Conference. Mrs. A. A. Petersonias returned after a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Davenport, Ia. Mrs. M. A. Ousley is attending the session of the A. M. E. Annual Conference in Chicago. Mrs. A. M. Harris is making an extended visit at and around her old home Kansas City, Mo. Miss Adeline Lewis, 1221 Elm St., is said to be fairly better in health this week than for some time previous. Bro. L. J. Ousley, delegate-elect to the recent B. M. C. at Washington, D. C., was unable to attend, having attached an illness that persisted in "staying pat" until it was too late even to contemplate. He hopes for better results next time. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION Chicago, Ill. BY CAREFUL STUDY THIS IS WHAT I FIND AS TO ODD FELLOWISM. (Special to the Blade.) In all the Southern States we find that they have endowment insurance ranging from $250 to $500 for members of the fraternity. In the North we have no such endowment. That is why we have so many Watch Care members. Some of our lodges of the do not want to take these members as Watch care members saying it is too much trouble. Do you blame a brother or sister? Would you change your membership to a lodge or place where you do not receive the same benefit as before. Now we, as Odd Fellows of the North, must get busy and do something. For an example, take Georgia, in Atlanta the Odd Fellows have an eight-story temple and by what I am told they also have a theatre, bank, and store rooms in their building. In Chicago, we have nothing at all along this line. It behooves the lodges of the North to get busy and try and keep abreast with the times. Yankee Cleaning. On last Saturday evening I visited Arnett Lodge and introduced The Blade. I found all the members to be in harmony with it. Brother Burl, the Advocate, spoke very highly of the paper and at the next meeting will have the Lodge to ratify what was done at the Grand session as to the official organ. The Rev. at Quinn Chapel by Madame Byron, the noted singer, was a music treat. Friendship Household No. 4581 gave a grand entertainment at the residence of Mrs. Foster, 4017 Wabash Ave., on the 23rd. The attendance was large and much appreciated. Yankee Cleaning. Brother Moore of Golden Fleece Lodge was a welcome visitor at last meeting of Western Star Lodge. The occasion was the quarterly election as follows: Brother Anderson was elected E. S. to succeed himself; Bro, Robt, Lacey, V. G.; Bro, Neroe, N. G.; Bro. H. Brown, N. F.; Bro, Bills, P. N. G.; Bro, Cranshaw, P. N. F.; Bro, Edwards, Alternate. Mr. Ward, one of the old members of the city fire department, departed his life last week and was buried last Saturday with full honors of the department. The B. M. C. goes to New York. Rockford, Ill. Miss Ella Hariss. (Special to the Blade.) Mrs. Johnson of Elgin, mother of Mrs. William Upshaw spent a few days in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. A. Ross entertained the Ladies' Social Club Tuesday night. The attendance was indeed large. At this meeting the members decided since they had been organized for fourteen years they voted to purchase club pins with monograms L. S. C. Mr. and Ellis Roberson was given a surprise party by the Nonpareil club. They are soon to leave for their farm in Northern Wisconsin. The Ruth day exercises were held at the K. of P. hall. There was a large attendance and the program was well rendered. Yankeee Cleaning. The following are the officers of the Household of Ruth: M. N. G., Sister Estella Rodgers; R. N. G., Sister Agnes Upshaw; P. M. N. G., Sister Frances Ferguson; W. E., Sister Susan Woods; W. C., Sister Cora Ethridge; W. T., Sister Mary Doanley; N. G., Sister P. Whelock; W. P., Sister C. Dosher. Rev. Lewis has been returned by the annual conference for another year to the A. M. E. church to the delight of his congregation and host of friends. Yankee Cleaning. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1916 NATIONAL CAMPAIGN POR- TRAYED Pres. Wilson's Hypocrisy By William R. Willcox, Chairman Republican National Committee. It required more than ordinary assurance for the man who has done more than any other President since the civil war to fasten the shackles of bondage on the American freedman, to stand at the humble log cabin at Hodgenville, Ky., and pronounce a eulogy upon the great emancipator. In the light of President Wilson's own contemptible treatment of the negro, his praise of Lincoln, the plain man of the common people, the product of poverty and obscurity, was false and shallow. Bringing to Washington all the prejudices of his southern birth and rearing surrounding himself with men of the same inherited feelings, Mr. Wilson early gave to his administration, so far as the colored man was concerned, the stamp of snobbery, vindictiveness and ignorance, and these traits have characterized it from the time of the removal of J. C. Napier as register of the treasury to the present day. Negro May Not Work for United States. Not even the splendid patriotism of the black heroes of the Tenth Cavalry, who went to their death at Carrizal as the result of the President's policy of timidity and blundering in Mexico, sufficed to move him from his course of negro-baiting. The colored man, under Woodrow Wilson, may die for his country, but he may not serve it in civilian life under the sign of the "Jim Crow." Beginning with Napier three years ago, President Wilson has persistently pursued a policy of segregation that has brought unmerited hardship and shame to thousands of American citizens. President Taft and Roosevelt encouraged deserving and intelligent negroes by giving them positions in the federal service. President Wilson quickly gave evidence of one of his most characteristic traits by surrendering to southern negro haters of the Vardaman type. In a matter of plain justice to his colored fellow citizens he was "too proud to fight." Drive Freedmen From Service He did recognize the justice of the claim of the negroes to the treasury position which a colored man had held for more than twenty-five years, and at first nominated an Oklahoma negro; but he promptly withdrew it when notice was served upon him by the Democratic race fanatics in Congress that no negroes would be confirmed. Even the post of minister to Haytii, always filled by a black man, went to a white man. If Mr. Wilson preached the "new freedom" he practiced the "new bondage." The new order of things at Washington quickly became apparent and a systematic policy of segregation in the executive departments was under way, instigated first by Secretary McAdoo and Postmaster General Burleson, who had many imitators. By the summer of 1913 the segregation of negro clerks in the Treasury Department and the postoffice was an accomplished fact. It was Mr. Wilson's theory that the problem presented was "human, not political." The rapacity with which hungry Democratic office seekers scrambled for the 15,000 government positions carrying salaries amounting to more than $8,000,000 per annum, which, under Republican administration, had been filled by self-respecting and intelligent negroes, indicated that he was right, but not in a sense reflecting credit on human nature. The segregation begun by McAdoo and Burleson under Wilson has spread through the country. It is the fixed policy of the present administration. The obnoxious theory of "Jim Crow" intolerance has fastened like a cancer in the political and social fabric of the nation. Peoria, Ill. Household of Ruth 408 and 3904—with the Juvenile Society 336—observed Ruth day last Sunday in the Odd Fellows Hall at 3:20 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Banks, N. M. G. of 3904, called up and declared the meeting open. She stated the purpose which brought us together. She then introduced Mistress of Ceremonies, Mrs. Dora M. Jackson, W. R., of 408. She spoke in part, we sisters of Ruth, should let our actions be such that we may live up to the standard prescribed for us, thus we will be true to the glorious principle of the Order. As Ruth clove to Naomi and refused to live apart, so let us cleave unto each other with loyal hearts. The following program was rendered: Singing by the Choir—Blest be the tie that Binds. Prayer by Patriarch—R. A. Gibbons. Address by Mrs. Sarah D. Ellis on Juvenile Society. Instrumental by Miss Willin May Mayberry. Address by Mrs. E. A. Woods of Champaign, Ill., on Ruth. Address by Col. Fred Hopkins, on Odd Fellowship. Patriarch—R. A. Gibbons made a fine speech, exhorting the household and lodges to go ahead with the food work they have already begun. The following Patriarchies also made a short talk: Wm. M. Murdock, A. W. Whiteside. Then G. T. Jackson, calling the attention of the Wisconsin Weekly Blade, official organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth through this Jurisdiction, let us live fraternally helping one another. The enjoyment of a social hour brought the meeting to a close. Refreshments were served. Miss Belle Lee has consented to act as the assistant representative of the Blade in and around the two households and the city at large. Send news to her at 409 7th Ave. or to G. T. Jackson, 917 Monson St. Phone 2335-L. Bro. Wm. Couzzins, worthy treasurer of Peoria Lodge 2465, is seriously ill at his residence, 916 6th Ave. The Board of the stewards of the Ward Chapel A. M. E. church held a meeting last Monday evening and unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the conference to return Rev. S. B. Jones as pastor of the church for another year. Chairman E. Mallett presided. Rev. Jones has just completed his four years of work as pastor of the ward Chapel, and the results speak for themselves. The report submitted on last Monday evening shows the last year to have been by far the most successful in the history of the church. The Conference will meet Sept. 26th at Sparta, Ill. Presiding Elder of Peoria district is Rev. A. E. Jackson of Champaign, Ill. Mrs. Hoggratt of Benton Harbor, Mich., was called here on account of the sickness of her daughter, Mrs. I. C. Harper. Mrs. Harper, who underwent a very serious operation last Friday, a week ago, is getting along fine at the St. Frances Hospital. She was sent a number of flowers by her husband and the Philharmonic Club. Mrs. Thomson of the Country Club has as her guest Mrs. Eva Foster of Joliet, Ill., sister of Capt. I. C. Harper. Miss Gladys Turner, who was loved for her loving disposition, departed this life last Thursday and funeral services were held last Monday afternoon at the Ward's Chapel A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smith of Phoenix, Ariz. left last Tuesday for their home. I. South of Chicago visited his cousin Miss Sophia Gibson last week. Mr. South also spent a few days visiting friends in Eureka, Ill. Company K, Eighth Infantry, is coming back from the border. The Colored Regiment to which Peoria contributes a company has been released from service, according to a dispatch from Washington, D. C. ADVERTISE At once. NO.17 NAVAL BILL PREPAREDNESS ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC. MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK 23 WEST MAIN STREET OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 a Nice Assortment of OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 For a Nice Assortment of LADIES' COATS AND SUITS Reasonable Prices go to the Store of Richs Dry Goods Co., 3 South Pinckney St. VARSITY THEATER AGEMENT - HARRY CHAPPED State St. Phone 247 at Reasonable Prices go to the Store of Hinrichs Dry Goods Co., 3 South Pinckney St. VARSITY THEATER MANAGEMENT HARRY CHAPPEL 215 State St. Phone 247 HIGH CLASS MOTION PICTURES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 BEAUTIFUL PAULINE FREDERICK In "SOLD", The Celebrated Emotional Drama SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Triangle Feature Program KATHERINE KAELRED AND HOUSE PETERS In "The Winged Idol" Keystone Comedy FRED MACE In "CROOKED TO THE END" FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 BEAUTIFUL PAULINE FREDERICK In "SOLD", The Celebrated Emotional Drama SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Triangle Feature Program KATHERINE KAELRED AND HOUSE PETERS In "The Winged Idol" Keystone Comedy FRED MACE In "CROOKED TO THE END" SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 Beatrice Fairfax Love Story "BILLIE'S ROMANCE with GRACE DARLING and HARRY FOX also CHARLIE CHAPLIN In "A NIGHT AT THE SHOW" And KRAZY KAT CARTOON PAUL KINGSTON Pous, Carriage, Baggage and Taxicab Line PHONE 146 CE: NEW PARK HOTEL MADISON, WIS. 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. EQUAL RIGHTS SUNDAY OCT. 1. —LET ALL OUR CHURCHES OBSERVE. Boston, Mass., September 27, 1916: The National Equal Rights Congress appeals to all the clergy and churches to observe Sunday, October 1st, as Equal Rights Sunday and then to have prayer and exhortation for the success of the National Colored Citizenship Rights Congress to be held in the John Wesley Zion Church, Washington, D. C., October 4th and 5th, and Annual Meeting of League October 6th. The League requests that a service or part of a service be used to ask God's blessing in the race's effort for equality of rights, and as God helps those who help themselves, that the pastor and a layman be sent as delegates. EDITOR COOKE IN THE CITY We were informed that Editor Cooke of the Defender was in the city this week. Can it be true? He has never before failed to call to see us. Remember you are always welcome and your visits enjoyed, Editor Cooke. We note with increasing interest the fact that the University of Wisconsin is fast becoming a factor in the future of the Negro of the Middle West and South. Two questions present themselves to one's mind: 1. Are our Negroes specializing in some branch of education, or 2. (a) Is the Wisconsin University more friendly? (b) Is the curriculum of greater elasticity for our needs than can be found in the colleges. Whatever it is, the parents of all such children and all scholars looking forward to a higher education should know the benefits of that information. This paper located in the city of Madison, the source of so much wisdom and knowledge, must place at the disposal of its readers the advantages of attendance at the University of Wisconsin. —L. J. O. THE WHITE MERCHANT The readers of The Blade will readily agree that the store which treats the Negro with discountey, yet accept his money, should be boycotted by the race. The white store which advertises in the Negro paper, shows you by this action that they appreciate your trade and will treat you with consideration and courtesy. If you wish to help this paper, scan the advertisements and mention the name of the Blade when you go there, to buy. We should remember that there are two types of white men. The one noble, who sympathizes with us, who in the Civil war fought and died for the principle of liberty, and depraved white men, who opposes and insults you today, who, if he did not hide fought in the Rebellion for $13.00 per month soldier pay. With no malice, but as a vital matter of business, the Negro must learn to discriminate between these two types of white men. Boost the business of your white friend. Never enter the store of the dealer who does not care whether he treats you with discountey or not. Yankee Cleaning. THE AUTOMOBILE AND HOW TO MASTER ITS OPERATION H. B. Kinner, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Within recent years the self-propelled and the internal combustion motors have become of such importance in the evolution of industrial, commercial, and social life, that the engineering department of most all automobile plants have been working to simplify its operation more and more each year. At present they have made great headway and have got it down to such a fine point that the most delicate woman who could not drive a horse can handle the wheel almost to perfection. I do not say absolutely to a perfection because that would require getting out and getting under in case something went wrong. I do believe some women have reached that stage of the game. You can readily see that sufficient progress has been made in the auto business to assure us of its permanent value. They have been and are taking the place of horses in almost every line of business; from what one can see for themselves. It is plain that the automobile field is a large field; therefore, I found in the beginning of my practice that in order to compete with the fellow of the other side of the fence it required hard study of three things, namely mechanics, operation, and the construction of the motor car in general. Then to operate successfully it demands steady nerve, quick thinking, and a knowledge of road rules and regulations. The road rules will be of much benefit when driving in a district where the traffic is congested. It relieves one of the burden of what to do to stay within the bounds of the law. I feel positive in saying for one to be a safe and careful driver it will depend largely upon his rest and sleep. Many accidents occur by over-work and rest broken chauffeurs. Often chauffeurs have accidents because they sit at the wheel by command of their employers after having worked fifteen to twenty hours at a stretch. Naturally they will drive along dozing occasionally and sometime drop off to sleep while going at a good rate of speed and probably an accident occurs. The chauffeur will sometimes tell another chauffeur that he went to sleep, but he will not tell his employees and the results are he newer knows why. I would as soon ride behind a sleepy engineer as a sleepy chauffeur. I really do not believe that a chauffeur should be worked over eight or twelve hours at a stretch. He is human and needs rest just the same as the man who gets it and whose position is not nearly as responsible. Some people do not realize that chauffeurs often go to duty at 6:30 or 7 A. M. and remain on duty until 2:30 or 3 A. M. the following morning without getting off duty and sometimes do not get a chance to go home for two days. It is impossible to master automobile operation under such conditions. You may rest assured that in order to become a successful driver the contents of this article must be remembered. In conclusion I will tell you just a few things that a competent chauffeur must know, namely, how to adjust the carburetor, and to time the magneto, to adjust internal and external breaks, to understand the sound of the motor when running in perfect condition, to understand thoroughly how to lubricate, adjust platinum points on the distributor, how to change tires and to vulcanize if necessary. I could name many other things but it is not worth while. The knowledge of these few things will enable one to master almost any type of car. MISS BELLE LEE, PEORIA, ILL We are pleased with the appointment of Miss B. Lee as assistant correspondent to Capt. G. T. Jackson of Peoria, Ill. With these two popular, loyal, well known correspondents, we should have plenty of live news of Peoria along Lodge and social lines. Miss Belle is a member of Household of Ruth 3904. The management of The Blade will appreciate any favor shown Capt. Jackson or Miss Belle. Send them your news. BATTLESHIP IS SUNK BRITISH COMM.ANDER SAYS-HE TORPEDOED GERMAN VESSEL Declares That Ship of Nassau Class Was Sent to Bottom While Being Escorted to Port. London Aug. 23.—A British official annoumnt agent says: "The submarine E-23, Lieut, Commander Robert R. Turner, which returned from the North sen, reports that on the morning of Saturday last she made a successful torpedo attack upon a German battleship of the Nassau class. The commanding officer reports that while the ship was being escorted by five destroyers back to harbor in a damaged condition he attacked again and struck her with a second torpedo and believes she was sunk. The Nassau class of battleship comprises four vessels with displacements of 18,002 tons each, a length of 451 feet, beam 88 feet and draft 26 feet. Berlin, Aug. 23, by wireless.—The official German report of the recent fighting in the North sea says: "The German admiralty states that the British admiralty's report of August 21 in regard to the ramming of a German submarine is correct. The submarine returned safely to port. "Regarding British attempts to deny that a British destroyer was sunk and a British battleship damaged, we refer to the official German report of August 20, which is maintained in all points. The alleged retreat, as stated in the British admiralty report, of the German high sea fleet, before which the British high sea forces nowhere appeared, is imaginative." BRITISH GAIN ON SOMME Capture 100 Yards of Front Between Martinpuich and Bazentin—Force Germans Back in Pozieres. London, Aug. 23.—The British have made a further advance on the Somme front between Martinpuich and Bazintin, where they captured 100 yards of German trenches, says a war office statement. The troops have also advanced along a line half a mile long in the region of Pozieres, and have made an advance near the Leipsic salient. The Germans are stubbornly clinging to their hold on Guillemont, although sustaining heavy casualties as the result of the British artillery fire. Berlin, Aug. 23, by wireless.—Heavy attacks by both the British and French on the Somme front have been repulsed by German troops, the war office announced. The British attacked between Thiepval and Pozieres and only succeeded in capturing one advanced salient. South of the Somme trenches lost to the French in an attack in the Estrées-Soycourt sector were recaptured by a German counter-attack. Paris, Aug. 23.—Progress was made by the French on the Somme front north of the river in the outskirts of Clery, the war office announced. South of the river the French captured trenches near Estreets and Sovecourt. MANY POSTMASTERS NAMED Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin Places Filled by the President. Washington, Aug. 23. — President Wilson sent to the senate these nominations for postmasters: Illinois—Robert E. Duff, Clay City; Gilbert L. Hough, Clayton; A. J. Kremire, Louisville; L. L. Boyle, Roberts; Iowa—J. N. McCoy, Corydon; J. W. Forward, Edgewood; T. L. Finley, Missouri Valley; R. A. Mortland, Montezuma. Michigan—Joseph E. Ladd, Harrison. Wisconsin—Faith A. Van Tassl, Whitehall. HOUSE PASSES ARMY BILL Measure Without Articles of War Is Approved—Will Now Go to the Senate. Washington, Aug. 23. Without a record vote the house passed the army appropriation bill, as reintroduced by Representative Hay of Virginia, chairman of the house military affairs committee, without the articles of war appended. The bill now will go to the senate, where it is expected the articles of war will be put back in it without the Hay amendment, which crused the president to veto it. W. J. BRYAN IN A WIDE SWING Former Secretary of State Will Speak for Wilson in East and Middle West. New York, Aug. 23.—William J. Bryan's speaking tour in behalf of President Wilson will begin about September 15, probably in Ohio, and will continue until election day; it was announced at Democratic national headquarters. It is planned to have Mr. Bryan speak in every eastern and middle western state except Missouri and Michigan. Mackensen in the Balkana. Paris, Aug. 23.—Field Marshal von Mackensen, who was recently reported by French army officers to be directing German operations on the western front is now reported to be in supreme command in the Balkana. AUSTRIA INVADED BY ROUMANIA Vienna Admits Retreat Before New Foe. BULGARS WRECK BRIDGES Russiane Move Through New Ally's Country to Cut Berlin-Constantinople Railway—Greece to Enter War Soon. London, Aug. 30.—The Roumanian army is advancing into Hungary. The first important victory of the fifteenth power to enter the European war is admitted by Vienna in an official statement which says the Austro-Hungarian troops, which claimed the advantage in the initial clash with the new belligerent yesterday, have been forced to retreat. This announcement, coupled with a statement earlier in the day that the Bulgarians have blown up several bridges across the Danube, indicates that the rush of the Roumanians has put the Teutons on the defensive at all points. The blowing up of the Danube bridges is interpreted as meaning that the Teutons have given up all hope of an invasion of Roumania and an advance across the Danube against Bucharest and are content to put what obstacles they may in the way of Roumanian invasion of eastern Hungary, which is already menaced by the Russian drive through the Carpathians. The power of the new offensive against the central powers rapidly gained strength, the entry of Russian troops into Roumania with the purpose of moving against Bulgaria from this new direction, having further complicated the defensive task of the central powers. These Russian forces are believed to be directed against the railroad communication between the central powers and Constantinople, the cutting of which would be a terrific blow to the Turks and would open the way for a land attack which is expected to be the opening wedge in the task of clearing the Dardanelles and opening direct water communication between Russia and the entente allies. While these military developments were in progress the situation assumed added menace with the growing indication that the entry of Greece into the war on the side of the entente is a matter of days. A Copenhagen dispatch declares that Germany is rapidly preparing for such a development and that Greek residents of Germany are already beginning to leave for their own country. The Greek minister to Germany will be received in audience by Chancellor von Bethman-Hollweg. Check First Rush Berlin, Aug. 30.—Roumanian forces estimated at 160,000 men are trying to batter their way through the passes of the Transylvania Alps to overrun the plains of Hungary. German and Austro-Hungarian officers, fighting side by side, have checked the first rush of the Roumanians, which was undertaken before the Teutonic soldiers knew that Roumania had formally declared war against Austro-Hungary. PAY HONORS TO SPALDING Many Prelates at Funeral—Mass Celebrated by Bishop Dunne—Archbishop Mundelein Orator. Peoria, Ill., Aug. 30.—Solemn and impressive ceremonies attended the burial here of John Lancaster Spalding, archbishop of Sctopolis and noted educator and author, who died last Friday following a long illness. Services were held in St. Mary's cathedral, where he presided for many years as bishop of Peoria. Solemn pontifical requiem high mass was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Edmund M. Dunne, bishop of Peoria, assisted by Very Rev. D. J. Riordan of Chicago deacon of the mass. The funeral oration immediately following the mass was delivered by Archbishop Mundelein of Chicago. ASSERTS BULGARS ARE FALSE Venizelos Declares Seizure of Kavala Proof of Bad Faith—Greek Policy Denounced. Athens, Aug. 30.—Commenting on the Bulgarian occupation of Kavala, former Premier Venizelos said: "I predicted that the Bulgarians' assurances that they would not occupy Kavala would not hold good five days. They lasted just four days. "Can you conceive anything more criminal in a military sense, than the action of the Greek general staff in mobilizing three army corps and leaving the entire artillery and other supplies behind to fall into the hands of the Bulgarians?" RIOTERS KILLED IN DRESDEN Reported in Holland That 10 Persons Were Stain in a Pro-Liebknecht Demonstration. London, Aug. 30.—A Central News dispatch says it is reported in Holland that 100 persons were killed in Dresden in riots caused by the sentence of Karl Liebknecht, the Socialist. The crowds shouted, "Down with war." 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 Directoress—Ella Harris, 518 Knowlton St., Rockford, Ill. District Grand Chaplain—Arlie Towels, P'rrisburg, Ill. Secretar, on Fraternal Greeting— Mamie J. Blue, Jacksonville, Ill. LODGES—NOTICES Phylis 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. 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 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 locality 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. Steenland, 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 Stanford P. Starks E. A. Profitam A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Fund 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. LOCALS Yankee Cleaning. Miss Frankie Jenkins of St. Louis, Mo., the niece of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Nealy is in the city, also Joe Yarbra, their grandson, who has entered the public schools. Mr. Henry Walters called at the office this week. Yankeee Cleaning. 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. Ask your grocer for The Globe Bread. For Birthday and Wedding cakes yhone 533, The Globe Bakery Co. Mrs. Amanda Johnson will give one of her famous suppers at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday night, Oct. 6th. A menu will be prepared to please all who will attend. For real bargains in Shoes go to Tiedeman's, 516 E. Wilson St. 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 Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It's all Cream. Seating room was at a premium at the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday. The occasion was the Ruth day exercises of Phyllis Wheatly Household. G. U. O. of O. F., Rev. L. B. Ellerson, D. D., delivered a masterly sermon which was enjoyed by all. 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. M. N. G. Phoebia Lawrence read a paper on the Mission of the Household, showed research and study while Mesdames Hickman, Anderson and Horton electrified their audience with their Duettes and Solos. P. M. N. G. Marion Buckner presided at the organ. The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of work furnished. Visit the Varsity Theatre, 215 State St. High Class Motion Pictures. The Blade is commencing a campaign to add 3,000 subscribers to its list by Jan. 1st, 1917. Read the announcement elsewhere in this issue. The continued illness of Mrs. Estella Thomas, 653 E. Main St., is regretted by her host of friends. You will find real bargains in men's, women's and children's shoes at H. F. Tiedeman, 516 E. Wilson St. After several days' illness, Mrs. J. W. Powell is up and out and will leave today for Chicago where she, together with Mr. Powell, will reside in the future. The Blade together with their host of friends loathe to see them leave but wishes them success. 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 Rt.ths throughout the jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin know what you are doing. Yankee Cleaning. Miss Lena Minor left the city Tuesday night for St. Paul, Minn. Yankee Cleaning. Telephone your News to The Blade, 3369. Yankee Cleaning. Let the merchants know that you read the Blade by patronizing them and tell them that you saw their ad in our paper. 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. Cook with gas, and buy a stove from the Madison Gas & Electric Light Co. Terms to suit you. Ask your grocer for Globe Bread, it is wholesome. BROWN, THE TRUNK MAN, is offering bargains in trunks and traveling bags. 206 E. Main St. OZONIZED OX MARROW 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. MRS. IDA CARMICHAEL. On last Friday, 12:45 o'clock, Mrs. Ida Marmichael returned to Madison unannounced and it was one of the most pleasant surprises to the whole family. For months she had been writing that she would see us soon, but not in the least did any of the children (Mentalism) expect her to arrive unannounced. Her many friends as well as the children most heartily welcome her back to Madison and only hope that she will decide to stay. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. WANT COLUMN WANTED—Men roomers. Nice fur- nished room. Modern improvements. Terms reasonable. Mrs. G. G. Mosley, 615 Clymer Place. WANTED—The readers of The Blade to patronize the merchants that ask for your trade through the columns of its paper. WANTED Two or three students to board. No room. Phone 1887 or call at 522 St. Park St. Yankee Cleaning. CAPT. AND MRS. A. T. STEWART Dinner Party in Honor of Miss Mary Watkins. Little Rock. Ark. At the palatial home of Capt. and Mrs. A. T. Stewart, 768 W. Washington Ave., on last Monday afternoon, a dinner was given complimentary to Miss Watkins, who has been in the city all summer visiting her uncle, Mr. W. R. Harris. The party consisted of a few selected friends and the occasion was one long to be remembered by those in attendance. Owing to a previous engagement, the Editor was not permitted to be present, but was represented by his better half who bespoke the praise of the host and hostess entertained. Telephone your news to The Blade, Phone 3369. OPPOSE SALE OF ISLANDS TO U. S. Inhabitants Believe They Should Be Consulted. FEAR FOR COMMERCIAL PORT People Believe Harbor at St. Thomas Will Be Turned Into a Fortified Base and That Shipping Will Be Interfered With. St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, Aug. 23.—Opinion on the island of St. Thomas is divided as to the destrability of the transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States, as proposed in the pending treaty between the United States and Denmark. That the chief foreign interests on the island are opposed to the change in sovereignty there seems no doubt. Not a little astonishment or resentment freely is expressed because the inhabitants were not consulted by the authorities in Copenhagen before the negotiations had progressed so far. Uneasiness Among People. Uneasiness among the people as to the changes the transfer would necessitate has to do with the new laws, system of taxation and the introduction of foreign capital that would follow, but most of all with the status of the splendid harbor, with the possibilities and development of which the life and welfare of the inhabitants are linked. The fear is expressed widely that if the harbor were turned into a fortified base in connection with the Panama canal a commercial port might be interfered with or stopped. In connection with this phase of the question, it is pointed out that but recently a fine pier, 2,000 feet long, a water supply and large stock of coal and oil fuel and other facilities for shipping, recently has been constructed by Danish capital at a cost of more than $1,500,000. These and other improvements have been effected in the hope of attracting the large amount of shipping which it was expected would be using the Panama canal. The protracted war in Europe has proved a serious setback; the present condition of the harbor of St. Thomas is pittable, its trade being almost nonexistent, few steamers calling for coal and other supplies. The chief foreign interests connected with St. Thomas at present are the Hamburg-American line, the Royal Mall Steam Packet company of London, which maintains a floating dock and repair shop, and also the West India and Panama Telegraph company of London. 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. Mr. J. H. Kemp, the Tailor, is located at No. 5 N. Webuter 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. SUIT CASES 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. AINS IN SHOES. Women and Misses Shoes Moderate Prices . . $2.50 and up es . $3.00 and up Misses Shoes $1.00, $2.00 and up BARGAINS All Men, Women at Moder Men Shoes . Women Shoes Children and Misse $ ARGAINS IN SHOP Men, Women and Misses S at Moderate Prices Shoes . . $2.50 a en Shoes . $3.00 a ren and Misses Shoes $1.00, $2.00 a BARGAINS IN SHOES. All Men, Women and Misses Shoes at Moderate Prices Men Shoes $2.50 and up Women Shoes $3.00 and up Children and Misses Shoes $1.00, $2.00 and up H. F. TIEDEMANN 516 E. WILSON STREET Telephone No. 850 Political a tising Distti CALI GIBBS SIGN TISIN THE S A Wo tical and Adv tising Matter Disttibuted al and Adver- ng Matter sttibuted Political and Advertising Matter Disttibuted CALL 459 BBS SIGN & ADVE TISING CO. SIGN & ADVERISING CO. GIBBS SIGN & ADVERTISING CO. THE STAR HAIS GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to Northern Branch, 113 Clark St., Evanston Ill. Southern Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro N. C. Persons days earlie GROWER, N. C. Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. --- Telephone your news to The Blade Don't Forget Heilmann PAN DANDY BREAD With Every Meal For Sale at Your Grocer TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 Near New N. W. Depot THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN United States Capital Surplus and U OFFICER United States Deposits plus and Undivided Profits OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller, Vice-President E. 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PRICE $1.25 FORD'S SPIRAL HANDLE MAKES HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 024. SHADR BRASS NICKEL PLATED. LARGE AND VERY STRONG CANNOT BURN THE HANDLE OFF. SPECIAL LOOKING TEACH HOLDS THE HANDLE WITHOUT SOLIDERING. PRICE $1.00 FORD'S LARGE BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 025 WOODER HANDLE LARGE AND STRONG. MARROW HOOD AND SERVICIABLE COMB FOR ROWS AND AGRIPY HAIR NICKEL PLATED. PRICE $1.00 FORD'S MEDIUM SIZED BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 026 A GOOD AND SERVICEABLE COMB FOR THE MONEY. PRICE $504 ALL Our Goods WARENED AS DESCRIBED OR MONEY REFUSED. FOR SALE BY YOUR DEaler OR Direct FROM US UPON REceipt OF PRICE. IN WRITING DIRECT, SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE EXPRESS MONEY ORDER. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 46 W.KINZIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Just received, new and complete line of Fall and Winter Samples. Nothing but ALL WOOL fabrics $15.00 and up, suits or overcoats. Your Clothes Cut and Made Here Cleaning and Pressing Properly Done J. H. KEMP. "THE PUBLIC BE PLEASED" 5 N. 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PRICE $1.25 FORD'S LARGE BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 025 WOODEN HANDLE LARGE AND VERY STRONG, MAKING A GOOD AND SERVICED COMB FOR KINNY AND AGAPY HAIR NICHEL PLATED. PRICE $1.00 SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 022 STRONG COMB USED BEST ON REAL SHORT NICHEL PLATED. PRICE 25¢ FORD'S HAIR PRESSER NO. 024 NICHEL PLATED, STEEL FRAME, SOLID BRASS KNOBS, VERY SERVICEABLE PRICE 50¢ 46 W.KINZIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. New and com- mall and Winter WOOL fabrics ruits or over- and Made Here g Properly Done MP, Tailoring PLEASED" ER ST. Madison, Wis. Settlement O STREET , WIS. No.144 BOTH SIDES Wit l Allies Capture Heights and Bul- gars Gain. RUSS ARMY AT SALONIKI Btrong Force a Slavs Arrives at Greek Port to Aid British and French Troops—Greeks Fight Against Teutons. London, Aug. 23.—The allies bave captured a series of heights west of the Vardar-river, on the Saloniki front, says a Paris war office statement to night. On both wings advance detach- ments have fallen back before the counter-offensive of the Bulgarians, Battles in the new war arena on the Saloniki front became more gen eral and are raging from the Seres region on the right wing of the en- tente ullies to the left wing, south of Florina, and to the east of Bunien on the Macedonian front, ‘Teutonte-Bul- gur forces make strong claims of suc cess in several regions, Greeks Clash With Bulgars. London, Aug. 2h—Greek troops have been fighting the Bulgartuns Inthe vicinity of Seres since Susday morn fhg. says an Athens dispatch tthe Exchange Telegraph company. ‘The Greek commander ut Seres has ented to artis all the reservists tn that locality, says the dispatch, ‘Thut the fighting is of a stubborn character is indicated by the fact that a large nun ber of Greek soldiers have been killed A dispateh to the Evening News from Athens says the resistance of the Greek troops at Seres has created great excitement at Athens. The news Papers Unere ite referring to the “he role divisions of Sets.” It 1s understood at Athens, the dis Patch continues, thet Greek army headquarters ordered the Seres divi sion to retire, Orders huve been given that all further hostilities must be avoided, ‘The fighting on the Snleniki front te becoming more general, says Havns dispatch mailed Monday xt Sw Joniki, In the Doiran section Serbian troops have exptured Ports Kaimaka dar and Cucurlu. ‘The heaviest fighting 18 on the front northenst of Salonikt on the left bunk of the Struma river, from Kavjula to Barak. On the western end of the Une hostilities ate confined for the most part of artillery Russians in Balkans, Saloniki, Aug. 23.—A etrong force of Russian troops was landed here to Hght with the allies aguinst the Aus tro-German and Bulgarian artes in Macedonia. ‘There was a grent demonstration on the part of the French who marched through the streets singing the “Mar: selinise” sind the Russian hywin and shouting “Vive tn Russia” It ts expected that the ttusstans wil be moved forward iminedintely to the battle front, where violent Sighting Is In progress over 1 line 160 miles wide. ‘There are now troops of eight nn Honalities allned nguinst each other fh the Macedonian feld of operations ‘On the Teutonie side are the Germans. the AustreHungarians and the Bul gerians. Opposing them isan army Of more than 70000 men comprising the British, French, Serbinns, tut fons and Russtans, WILSON VETOES LAND BILL President Disapproves Measure Per- mitting Towns to Acquire Portion of National Forests. Washington, Aug. 2.—President Wilson vetoed a bill which would ate thorize Incorporated cities and towns fo neaulre portions. of ontlonnt forestn for certain comtuunity uses, ‘The bill wns aimed to coon an net of 1890. which permits cities sa tawns to ae Quire unreserved public lands. “National forest lunds cannot be re: Rnided us suitubls for disposition for general purpeses in the same way This winresereed publte hind ure,” the president stited, In his veto message, “Hut the most sertons objection to the BAL Is that Ht subjects the national for est to disposition under a) general grant.” he continued U. S.-MEXICO BODY NAMED Secretary Lane, Justice Gray of Dela. ware and Dr. John R. Mott of New Vork Will Serve. Washington, Ang. 23.—Seecretary Lansing announced the appointinent of American members of the commission to treat with Mexico. ‘They are: See: retary of the Interior Franklin H Lane ef Sun Francisco, Justice Gray of Delaware, Dro John RL Mott of New York. an tiveo have avenpted the uppointinent WOMAN EXECUTED AS spy Convicted of Espionage by French Council of War of the Fifteenth Region, Paris, Aug. 22—The execution of @ woman as a spy te reported today fo a Havas dispatch from Marseriios According to this information, Pree Pant was put to death this morning at the Lighthouse shooting range tiny tng been convicted of espionnge by the couneil of war of the fifteenth re gion RAILROADS YIELD EIGHT-HOUR DAY be : bbb .— bee a ee : ee $++ lie ANGE he a will ie t conv i : + enient. . . on : = : 2 : eS kitchen % kh. = as a this sum. i He -for ther < t nd clean eK net : ae , no smok ce He co ‘OMFO! $0. ee en : : & itself is “ : : 2 is neal f : a with = oe that i | 3 7 it : in ee 3 vi ae | pT Is of cookii poo me i 7 t CONV Rs . * : turn of pei tf A : ‘ cc. * 5 = all hea’ 7 7 Prices of th a : % e right si: Lo ‘i : ‘ ize fi iv : | ‘or your ae as E : ‘itchen. aes iL a We have j I ; | ison G ui as a : : : nd Ele re er ctric ; he che z : ee ain St re al ‘reet _ Clk ihe i ch ne. aes : ee t ke ok. + ee The Mouth-piece of the people of Wisconsin and of 7,000 ODD- FELLOWS and RUTHES of Wisconsin, Illinois Jurisdiction. A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation Speaking to and for Many Thousand Colored Citizens. Unsurpassed as an Advertising Me- dium for Business and Pro- fessional Men and Women. $1.50 PER YEAR A FAMILY NEWSPAPER _ THE GREAT ORGAN OF THE | Subcommittee of Executives Makes Report. STRING ATTACHED TO OFFER Companies Demand President Guar- antee Them Against Losses— Also Ask Commission to Prevent Revival of Controversy. Temnn BION, AUR: «dL Ne SUDCOR>: mittee of the railway executives ap- pointed as a hoard of strategy to frame a reply to President Wilson's demand for concessions to the men that will Prevent w general strike have made a report It 1s understood they have recom mended the granting of the eight-hour day, but with « string tied to tt. ‘The purpose of the string, It Is sald, 48 to muke possible a withdrawal of the concession if the president does hot give satisfactory guaranties of much desired new legislation, The announcement of the prelimin- ary report of the committee of elght Members followed within a few hours after a cabinet meeting at which Pres: Ident Wilson's attitude on the contro versy was xivén unanimous approval by his official family. ‘The sheommittee represents the 60 railrond presidents who answered the president's call to come to Washington, Its members sire closely affitiated with many of the grentest financlal Institu- tions In the country, ‘The day's pro- ceedings, which were continuous for ten hours, were frequently interrupted 1, conferences over the long-distance telephone: Made in Secret Session. ‘The executives us a body of the | whole received the report In secret ses- sion. ‘The belligerent element, repre: sented chieily hy the western railrouts, are said to have recognized the tuullity of holding out against the president much longer, It was admitted the principal hope now is to commit the president and the government 1 definite assurances providing two things: 1. Legislation which will prevent a recurrence of x sinilar occurence bee fore all the processes of a judicial Ine vestigation have been exhausted, 2A practical guaranty that the rall rons will be compensated for the | money loss they claim they will sus. tain by granting an elght-hour day. It is understood the plan is to ask the president to urge congress to cre- ate two commissions—one to Invest mute cuture wage differences; the other to make w special study of the | present dispute and determine the: amonnt of the increased expense the | Higher Rates Expected. Om the report of a commission such | us the [est named, rellet would be exe | pected from the interstate commerce | commission tn permmnentty Inerenved | frelhts ‘The new report also suggests as an alternative that the president agree to| eloise (rom an eight-hour agreement, | Hf such is reached. the railroads on | teh iy ean be shown that the short [day arrangement is impractionbte, | If the suggestions contained in the. tentative plan are approved by the ex: coutives, detevutes will be appointed | to confer with the president and) re Jort tick In order that the compre Jinise proposal nay te forvatly: made, | Public Brcks Wilson. | ‘This is the cailronds’ side of the lcontroversy. Persins close to. the White House indicate that the prest| dent Is not ina frame of mind to, make concessions, ‘The approval [kiven his proposals hy the cabinet are Jenld to have strengthened tis deters [mination to remain tem for dhe etehte Hhour day plin withont entangling, |auatifeations, “The president tas re [eelved assurances from many) quar jters that the publie, which he re [ferred to us the great American Jury, | [Is on his side of the argument. Protest Against Plan. The rallrond executives have also, endeavored to arouse syinpathy: from. |the pubic, “One result wns a tlood | jof telezramm from asetetmitural and commercial organizations from atl [parts oF the country, but ehtetly trom the West, ‘The majority 07 these mes: | [sages protested agninst the eighthonr | Jduy os proposed by the brotherhoods und urged by President Wilson | The subcommittee which has under Htaken to untuvel the tangle by whieh [a visnstroms strike cin be averted Jortsinlly consisted oniy of Hate Hob | | ton the Rurlington, chairmans [Pentex Haeetson of the: Southern Rn! IS Lovett of the Union Pacific, AL HL| Sinith of the Now York Central and | jPaniet Wiltned of the Baltimore & | Ohio After the arrival of more exe eeutives Wo OW. Atterbury of the | Pennsyivanin, BB, Ripley of the Sane Feonnd Frank Trumbull of the frst intimation concerning the matter Heorts are being made by the author. 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