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8th ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD GREAT OVATION The Wisconsin Officially Recognized UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Recognizes our Footwear 1000 PAIRS CONTRACTED FOR U. W. CADETS GET YOUR PAIR NOW SEE THEM IN OUR WINDOW. STEP IN AND TRY ON A PAIR The Encelsior SHOE STORE JOHN H. HARRIS Surely a better man could not be presented to the people of Wisconsin as their representative in the U. S. Senate than Mr. La Follette. We find in him a man of keen perception and his broadness of action on dealing the questions vital to the nation and with the people of all races and creeds singularly befits him for office of U. S. Senator. Tuesday, the 7th, will prove the ability of the people of Wisconsin to choose the wisest and best men to govern and adjudicate matters for their betterment. For U. S. Senator vote for La Follette. Misses Etta Cunningham, Gertrude Floyd and Mrs. Sallie Seay are to be numbered among the Gate City's loyal entertainers. They are always ready to help a deserving cause and number their friends by the thousands. They are ardent church workers as well as affable society ladies. Rev. Ernest Hall, D. D., pastor of Liberty Baptist church, is taking the lead among the clergy of the city from all reports. His record for soul winning stands second to none and he and his congregation are endeard Officially B UNIVERSITY Recognizes 1000 PAIRS CONTRACT GET YOUR Hear What Men Who Herman's U. A Letter to "Outdoor Life" "I sent for a pair of Herman's Army Shoes last year and from the hour I put them on could walk 10 miles at a stretch, and never have had a sore or pinched foot, or corn, or any foot trouble. I shall never wear any other in everyday life as long as I can get a pair of them. — Dr. Chas. A. P. Garnsey, Surgeon Dentist, Evanton, Illinois. Herman's U. S. Army Shoe for 10 years made only for the soldiers of Uncle Sam (we have made over 2,000,000 pairs for the War Department) is now sold to civilians by 4500 dealers. The Exc each to the other. The many friends of Rev. E. Kid. Nichols of the A. M. E. connection are indeed glad to know that he will make his sojourn in the city indefinitely. The Blade is in possession of six shares of the Atlanta State Saving Bank. Shares may be bought at a bargain. Write the Manager for information. The Liberty Baptist church choir is said to be the best in the state. It is under the leadership of the accomplished Mrs. W. F. McKinney. Why not send the Blade your cut or photo for its Christmas edition. It will contain articles and cuts from all over the country. Write now and be in time for this elaborate Christmas number. 1917 C. P. VOTE FOR Hon. Walter C. Owens Candidate for Re-election ATTORNEY GENERAL 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. Recognized OF WISCONSIN our Footwear TED FOR U. W. CADETS R PAIR NOW Wear Them Say About U.S. Army Shoe Hunting Mountain Goat Lieut. Col. Charles C. Foster, Brigade Surgeon, M.V.M. writes: "The shoes have been put through a se- vere test, including a month of hunting mo- tain sheep and goat in a country where the hillsides consist- ed chiefly of loose, shing rock. My chum used up two pairs of much more expensive shoes, while my one pair are practically as good as ever. They are the best combination of lightness, durability and comfort I have ever found. If it were possible to make a wor- tier shoe the U.S. Government would have a better one; but for 60 men in a thousand, there later will be a better outdoor shoe. SHERMAN'S US ARMY HOE $5.50 WINDOW. STEP IN AND IN A PAIR elsior MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER Peoria, Ill. News for the Blade may be left at Miss Bell Lee, 409 7th Ave. Phone Main 3734-R-2 or at G. T. Jackson, 917 Monson St. Phone Main 2335-L. A colored woman's meeting will be held at the Ward Chapel A. M. E. church on next Monday. Music for the occasion will be furnished by the choir. Senator John Dailey, Wm. E. Hull, Mrs. Annette Fitch and Hon. Robert Scholes will be the speakers. Company K came home last Friday night. They said it sure was mighty good to be here. Beaming it fro mear to ear as Peoria welcomed it home, they marched down the street with flying colors and spent the happiest night of its existence. The soldiers, back from four months' border duty in Texas, were met at the depot by 500 citizens, headed by city officials, Spencer's bands and a platoon of police and most of all, sweet-hearts, wives and mothers. The train from Springfield was late, but all waited. There was a whistle, a salute of guns from the guardsmen, and and the waited train swung along the crowds, every window framing a soldier, anxious for the first glimpse of home and friends. Cheers drowned out the band and the soldiers were almost pulled from the car windows by eager hands as the train came to a stop. Headed by a squad of Police and Spencer's band, the Company marched up Adams St. to Main and then to its armory, Fulton and Madison Sts. City officials, citizens and friends, several hundred in number, followed the soldiers. Automobiles bringing up the rear. Little Eddie Onken, 13, in the garb of Uncle Sam, carried a large American Flag at the head of the parade. On the steps of the City Hall, Mayor Robert Martin of Averyville, called the crowd to order and introduced City Comptroller J. J. Crowder, who welcomed the soldiers in the name of the city. Bernard Kelly welcomed the soldiers in the name of the other Guardsmen. The soldiers then adjourned to their armory, where they disbanded and lived over with relatives and friends the events of the past four months. "We had the best of treatment during our stay," said Captain Ivan C. Harper, "and this reception—well, it's the climax, as we marched up the street and were back home with all our men safe and sound. I felt mighty good. It's home you see." Company K was stationed at Fort Sam Houston during practically all its stay. The men marched to Austin from San Antonio, making 218 miles in the unusually fast time of seven days going and five days returning. They left Springfield for Texas July 3rd and arrived on their return Oct. 11. The Mt. Zion Baptist church is planning a grand dinner for Thanksgiving. Some of the active women on the committee are Mrs. Bell Hicklin, Mrs. Sarah Couszins, Mrs. R. A. Gibbons and Mrs. Meeks. Mr. Herbert Harrison, a young active member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, departed this life on last Friday a week ago, and the funeral was held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Tuesday. Rev. F. H. Curtright officiated. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gibson were in Canton, Ill., last week to visit their new grandson. Mrs. S. B. Jones was welcomed back to her former office—director of music of the Ward Chapel A. M. E. church. A CARD OF THANKS A CARD OF THANKS Mrs. J. Anthony Josew wishes to thank the many friends through the columns of the Blade for their kindness shown and hospitality extended during her recent visit to Chicago as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Smith. ONE OF WISCONSIN'S BEST GOVERNORS HON. E. L. PHILIPPS JE Governor Emanuel L. Philipp, whose determination is to run the government of Wisconsin on the basis of efficiency and competency resulting in economy and stability, and who, endearing himself to every thoughtful elector by his prudent and just administration of nearly two years, is presented to the public by the Republican party for another term, to carry out the program of complete restoration to Wisconsin of her prestige, industrial and financial development lost during the many years of his predecessors. Stalwart American as he is, and being capable of grappling with such untoward conditions, Governor Phillips has established a reputation to handle such conditions, and therefore is in a position to ignore the attacks of his opponents whose stars try to shinewhen the sun is flooding us with its radiance, making their illumination useless and worthless, as the influence of his esprit de corps is reflected in the large number of supporters that have voluntarily come forward to insure his re-election. The fight on the day is fast approaching when we shall give another proof of our loyalty to our Republican party, and in spite of the great opposition of the opponents the people of this state will again show their intelligence and thoughtfulness in continuing an administration that serves the best interest of the people in re-electing Governor Philipp. Follow us to victory. PETER H. BURKE VOTE FOR Julius G. Kroken Republican Candidate for Register of Deeds The Blade will publish an elaborate Christmas edition of special articles, cu 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. Ringfield, 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. Yankee Cleaner. ly Blade GreatFactory Damaged Sale of Womens and Girls Shoes NOW IN PROGRESS "The Home of Popular Priced Footwear" Candidate for Assemblyman A PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICAN Who has Championed the cause of our people WILLIAM T. EVJUE Business Manager Wisconsin State Journal Wepredicted that Mr. Evjue would receive the Republican nomination. And to-day the stars indicate his election as as semblyman sf Dane County. Vote for him. A vote for Evjue means much for our people. "One Good Term Deserves Another. Hon. Harry Sauthoff District Attorney, Dane Co. After two years of faithful and efficient services, offers himself for re-election, standing upon his record. Elect Sauthoff as District Attorney. More anon GreatFactory of Womens a NOW IN F $1.95 A Pair For all Women's and Girls factory damaged shoes in patent and dull leather actually worth $3.00 a pair all go at $1.95 A Pair M.C.SHO "The Home of Popu MAX COHN, Prop. NO.22 Robert Smalley. (Special to the Blade.) One of the greatest ovations ever given to a regiment was accorded the 8th Ill. N. G. on their return to Chicago on the last Friday. They left Springfield Friday evening arriving in the Windy City at 9 P. M. The troops marched through the loop streets headed by the Mayor and a mounted guard of policemen. On arriving at the armory the Mayor addressed the boys and a banquet was tendered them. It was a great hooray for some of the boys but others were down-hearted on the account of an accident to private Alford Johnson who was killed at Springfield last week by accident. Two or three of the men are being held pending an investigation. On November the 4th the colored people of the city will hold a Hughes and Fairbanks rally that will extend to all parts of the city. Every colored republican has been asked to join this great demonstration. There will be a line of march and the speaking will take place at the 8th regiment armory. Let us hope when we elect our new President that he will reduce the representation of the South. It now looks that the rabid Democrats have all to say about the conditions down South. Brother Richard Mathews for the last 22 years employed by the American Radiator Co. departed this life. He was born in Washington, D. C., He leaves a widow and 7 children and a host of friends to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Christian church and the Masonic Order. The Western Star Lodge, 1443, is preparing for their annual, Love Feast in November and December. Brother Henry C. Mallory of Western Star Lodge passed away last week at Jacksonville, Ill. and Brothers J. B. Sims, J. H. Moore, T. B. Breckenridge are among the sick of Western Star Lodge. Dr. A. W. Williams, one of the city's leading physicians, has been confined to his home on account of sickness this week. He is improving at this writing. The Hallowen'e Party at the Phyllis Wheatly home on the 31st was in charge of the entertaining Mrs. Riley and was indeed quite an enjoyable affair. Get in line for the great Christmas edition of the Blade. Let us have your cut and a write-up of your business. Some of the ablest writers of the race will contribute to this edition. If you want the genuine hair grower, hair pomade, tooth combs, skin lotion, etc., send to the Organized Ox Marrow Company. See Advertisement elsewhere in The Blade. This is an old established company who manufactures nothing but pure goods. Damaged Sale and Girls Shoes PROGRESS $.245 A Pair For all Women's and Girls genuine goodyear sewed in patent and dull leather actually worth $3.50 a pair big bargain $2.45 A Pair DESTORE ular Priced Footwear" 29 N. Pinckney Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 7,000 Members 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. 4 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. NOTICE. The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. 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. EDITORIAL NOTES. Fall in and forward to victory. Vote for Hughes if you value justice. Forward boys, we're going in to lick them. Go to the polls next Tuesday and do your full duty. Oh how sad Wilson will be when the returns come in. A few more days to wait and Wilson will know his fate. The Wilson Administration is sectional not national. If Hughes is elected he will be an American president. The corner stone of the Wilson administration is color segregation. The election of Hughes means that the color line will be eliminated from the government service. If Hughes is elected he will surround himself with the country's ablest men as his advisor's. When Hughes is President he will treat the colored people with justice and that is all they desire. Colored Men: Vote for Hughes, Fairbanks, law and order; against Wilson, Tillman and Vardaman. President Wilson has violated his oral and written pledges to give the colored people just treatment. If you do not wish to again be at the mercy of the segregationists Wilson, McAdoo, Tillman and Vardaman, vote for Hughes. Weary, wandering, windy Willie is still rushing around the country trying to trade off his empty platitudes for votes for Wilson. If you wish to see "Old Glory" wave in triumph, vote for Hughes. Protection to our wives, our children, our merchants, our country and the old flag. The sensible business men and the sensible workingmen all over the country are for Hughes. With glee we'll sing: "My Country 'tis of Thee. Land of the Noble Free," when Hughes is elected. If you desire the election of Hughes and Fairbanks, vote for them and get your friends to do likewise. Official Organ of It is the highest duty of every American to maintain against all enemies the paramount authority of the United States. When the glorious sun beams on the smiling earth on the morning of Nov. 7, be at the polls ready to vote for Hughes and Fairbanks. A score of colored men have had the honor to sit in the Congress of the United States, and every one was sent there by the Republican party. Be sure to make a vigorous fight for the Republican candidate for Congress in every district. A Republican Congress is needed to uphold a Republican President. The colored man who sees fit at this time to abandon the Republican party and to seek protection from Wilson, Ben Tillman, Jim Vardaman and Tom Dixon, may have a lot of good sense and political sagacity, but we fail to see it. Let us see what a big majority we can give for Hughes, Fairbanks and the old flag. WILSON NOT OUR FRIEND The wisest man can not assign a single reason for supposing that Wilson's re-election would effect any good whatever for the colored people, for it can not be shown that he has done a single thing to demonstrate his friendliness to the race. Not only has he failed to do anything for the colored people, but he has done many things against them, in spite of his pre-election promises of fair treatment. He has been greatly interested in liberty and self-government in the Philippines, but he has no rebuke for Hoax Smith of Georgia, Tillman of South Carolina and Vardaman of Mississippi who have done everything in their power to restrict the liberties of the colored people of their respective states. He is greatly interested in the welfare of the immigrants who have come to our shores to escape the tyrannies of Europe, but he is callous and indifferent to the wrongs inflicted upon the colored people of the South If by any single incident, suggestion or saying he has shown any concern about the welfare of colored American citizens, the history of his Administration has failed to record the fact. On the contrary he has done many things which were imminent. He permitted the segregation of colored civil service employees of the government by subordinate officials, and when the colored people protested through that intrepid leader William Monroe Trotter, against such un-American treatment, he defended the principle of segregation and unable to make further reply to Mr. Trotter's rebuttal, declared that that gentleman had "insulted" him. Colored people have more to fear than any other class from the evils the re-election of President Wilson would produce. He has condoned segregation and has deprived the race of its just representation in high official positions. As Mr. Hughes truly said, he has undone in three years the work of fifty years of Republicanism. There is nothing in Wilson's policy for the colored man, nor does he pretend there is. "I STAND FOR EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW." Charles E. Hughes "I stand for equality before the law. I stand ever against unjust discrimination against any man on account of his color, on account of his race or on account of anything. "We are all together in this country working out our salvation under the greatest plan of self-government that the world has ever seen. It was founded for the purpose of equalizing opportunity. Its foundation principle is that all men stand before the law as citizens with equal rights and equal opportunities, and with an equal chance to get the rewards of industry and integrity, with equal chance to win the reputation that is due to manhood and honor and decency of life and honor in all the activities of life." (Extract from speech of Charles Evans Hughes, delivered at Bethel A. M. E. Church, New York City, November 4, 1906, when candidate for governor of the state of New York.) A UNIVERSAL CLEANER AND POLISM YANKEE CLEANER UNACCOUNTABLE TASTES By virtue of being the balance of power in several Northern states, the colored man in exercising a very great influence upon the course of political events; and this is the greatest leverage he has. Upon this, and this alone, he must depend to secure for himself any consideration in Congress, in the courts, or from public sentiment. Would it not then be absolutely suicidal for him to recklessly throw this advantage away? Yet that is just what some colored men are doing when they coquette with the Democratic party. How can colored men prefer Wilson and Marshall to Hughes and Fairbanks? Hughes has shown himself to be a decided, unwavering defender of the rights of the colored people and so has Fairbanks, while Wilson has done more to injure the colored man than any president the country has ever had. The political associates of Hughes are the old and tried friends of the colored man. Among the political associates of Wilson may be named McAdoo, the toilet segregationist; Burleson, the Texas Negrophobist, who would repeal the Fifteenth Amendment, Tillman, the hell-fire scatterer and many other queer animals in the American political menagerie. Verily, for a colored man to choose for his political companions such an outfit, is the most unaccountable of unaccountable tastes. Thank God there are but few who have these strange tastes. VOTE YOUR TICKET STRAIGHT VOTE YOUR TICKET STRAIGHT. We are on the eve of the most important election which has been held in this country since 1860. That election was followed by a bloody war in which the lives of thousands were sacrificed on the country's altar. In event of the success of the Democratic ticket this year we believe that the injury to the country would equal that which followed the election of 1860 when war spread over our beautiful land and drenched the soil with the blood of the flower of the country. It is not likely that war will follow the re-election of Wilson, but the results would be very disastrous for the colored people, the group which the President seems to have selected for his especial disfavor. We should not try any experiments nor indulge in any petty spite as every vote is needed and where anyone fails to vote for the Republican candidate, that is equivalent to a half vote for the opposition. This is an important matter especially in some of the close Congressional districts, for it is necessary to have a Republican Congress to uphold a Republican President. It is possible some objectionable men may be on the ticket in certain localities, but there is so much at stake this time that they should be overlooked. Do not take any chances by voting a split ballot. VOTE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET-ET STRAIGHT. DISGRACEFUL TO OUR BOYS Editor Wisconsin Blade:— The members of Company K returned home on last Friday night from the Mexican border, shorn of the right to vote, a right conferred upon them by the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois. The refusal of a democratic administration to permit these men to come home and register, although they were then idle in Springfield, Ill., is responsible for their disfranchisement. Every effort was made by those interested to induce the administration to let these men vote. Andrew Russel, Republican Candidate for State Auditor, offered at his own expense to furnish a train to and from the city of Springfield to Peoria to permit the members of Company K to exercise the inalienable right of franchise. A democratic administration refused to permit these men leave of absence long enough to register their names. In view of all the circumstances connected with this extraordinary case, but one conclusion is possible and that is that the democratic administration refused these men the right of franchise because they know why would vote against it. The democratic leaders know full well that these men, fresh from the Mexican border, with pictures of its horrors, dishonor and murders fresh in their minds, would not vote to continue such an administration in power. It made no difference whether the soldiers were Republican or Democratic before they went to Mexico, they were Republican when they returned, and for every vote which the administration has thus kept from his Republican opponent five will be gained from people who do not approve of tactics of this character. Every disfranchised soldier should be good for five votes against the present administration. G. T. Jackson, 917 Monson St., Peoria, Ill. 4% CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Central Wisconsin Trust Co MADISON, WIS. L. M. Hanks, Presiden Magnus Swenson, 1st Vice-Pres. John Barnes, 2d Vice-President Fred M. Brown, Treasurer B. J. Halligan, Secretary T. R. Hefty, Ass't Secretary E. C. Dodge, C. R. Van Hise, H. L. Russel, A. L. Sanborn, P. B. Knox, A. O. Fox, H. P. Jamieson, Thomas Hefty, Joseph M. Boyd, T. C. McCarthy, E. Ray Stevens, H. S. Johnson, W. F. Pierstorff, A. E. Proudfit. VISIT THE Park Hotel Pool and Billiard Parlors Under New Management J. S. Wadworth, Mgr. THE HOME OF Fine Stationery Office Supplies Greeting Cards of all kinds Job Printing--Seals--Stencils H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street "DISHONOR HIM IS TO DISHONOR THE REPUBLIC ITSELF." "OR THE REPUBLIC ITSELF." "Ceasing to be a slave, the former victim has become not only a man but a citizen, admitted alike within the pale of humanity and within the pale of citizenship. As man he is entitled to all the rights of man and as a citizen he becomes a member of our common household, with equality as the prevailing law. No longer an African, he is an American, no longer a slave he is a common part of a Republic, owing to it patriotic allegiance in return for protection of equal laws. Insult him is to insult an American citizen. Dishonor him is dishonor to the Republic itself. Our rights are his rights; our equality is equality; our privileges and immunities are his great freehold."—Chas. Summer. "We stuffed ballot boxes, we shot them! we are not ashamed of it."—Senator Tillman, in a speech in the United States Senate. One of the most infamous acts committed under the present Democratic administration was the segregation of veteran of the Civil War in the soldiers' hame in the North. The Wilson Democratic Congress has gone on record as favoring unjust color-line laws. Every colored voter should support the Republican Congressional nominee in his district. The color segregation policy of the Wilson Democratic administration is the greatest menace to the colored people since the infamous "Black Laws" of the Southern states just after the slaveholders' rebellion. Compare the methods of the two parties. We have as yet seen no instance of a Republican orator delivering an address in which he made a direct appeal to the worst passions and prejudices of the lowest class of hearers. . Illinois and Wisc 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. 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. 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. Quality MILK CREAM ICE CREAM BUTTER ZILISCH PURE MILK CO. 629 W. WASHINGTON AVE. Telephone 979 Madison. 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. Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 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. Cur. Is A. E. Proudfit S. T. Swansen Stanlord P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges Herman Plund 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 Velvet Ice Cream It's All Cream Kennedy Dairy Co. 618 University Ave. Phone 778 108 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 Best Ice Cream" Order for Parties, Sunday Dinners OLSON'S Phone 1440 Washington Building SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 Don't Forget Heilmann PAN DANDY BREAD With Every Meal For Sale at Your Grocer 7,000 Members LOCALS ter. Mrs. Saddie Hickman was in Bara- boo this week where she went to bring her daughter Grace from a visit to her grandparents. Yankee Cleaning. Mrs. L. B. Sheppard is on the sick list this week. ‘The Blade is operating an employ- ment agency; all kinds of work fur- nished. Chittling Supper at Mt. Zion Bap- tist church Friday night. Messrs. Hines, Wilson and Josey assisted by Mrs, Ida Carmichael. Mr. J. S, Wadsworth is in charge of the pool and billiard rooms at the Park Hotel and most cordially in- vites you to call and sce him. Best treatment for all. ‘Try Log Cabin Bread. It is whole. some and healthy. Let every loyal Republican be pres- ent at the Grand Republican Rally on next Monday night, Keystone, 204 E, Washington Ave. Mr. Fred Owens of Baraboo was in the city this week in attendance of the Hallowe'en dance. Mr. David Watkins is now at the Capitol House Hotel as head porter. For some time he was employed in Wingra Park. Don't forget the Chittling and Chicken Supper at the Mt. Zion Bap- tist church tomorrow night. Mrs. Lula Jordan is up and out af- ter an indisposition of several days. Hear the speeches at the big Re- publican rally on Monday night, 204 E, Wash. Ave. | Call 7975 for groceries, Rapid ‘Transit service. Yankee Cleaning. Rev. A. N. Webb, who is now pas- toring in Paris, Ill., was in the city this week shaking hands with his many frifends. While here he preached at his old charge, The St. Paul A. M. E. church, His sermon was much enjoyed. Messrs. J. N. Wilson, T. E. Hines and Ross W. Harris paid the office of the Blade a visit this week. Call again, gentlemen. Mr. Wilson Gordon of 5 Murray St. paid his subscription to the Blade this week. Oh! that many others would follow his example. Our Secretary and Treasurer, Wm. Carmichael and Circulation Manager H. Devoe Caisey are expecting to be in the Cream City (Milwaukee) on Saturday and Sunday. __ The increasing popularity of Mr. YH. Kinnebrew of Chicago is quite noticeable. While in Madison he is making many warm friends. Ask your Grocer for LOG CABIN Bread. Mr. Minor Redmon, who has been in Chicago all summer, is expected to return to the city this week. Let every member of Enterprise Lodge 9109 G. U. 0. of 0. F. attend the meeting of the order on next Wednesday night. | Mrs. Nora Thomas of Milton St. is quite indisposed this week. Rev. and Mra. Z. P. Smith and Rev. L. G. Phillips will be entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wilson of 2355 State St. | Mr. Paul Oliver is now in the city indefinitely connected with the Park Hotel Dining department as waiter. NOTICE—The Executive Commit- tee of the Dane County Club is re- quested to meet Sunday Afternoon, 4:30, at the office of the Blade.—Geo. E, Buckner, Allen Henderson, Asa Washington, T. E. Hines, Samuel Banks, Jos. Gentry. Let the merchants know that you read the Blade by patronizing them and tell them that you saw their ad in our paper. Great reduction in shoes at M. C. Shoe Store, Pinckney St. Our columns are for the Ruths as ie as for the Odd 1 tllows and it ian, aim end obtest ta saree the: SIGNS! WindowLettering Painted Bulletin Displays Gibbs Sign and Advertising Co. CALL 459 REMOVAL NOTICE Mr. J. H. Kemp, the tailor, wishe: to announce to his friends and cus. tomers that he has removed his place of business from 5 N. Webster St. tc 712% University Ave. where he will continue business under the firm name of the “Golden Rule Tailors” with better facilities for serving the public. He will be highly pleased to meet all of his old friends and pa- trons there and to welcome all new und prospective ones, Drop in and see him, or phone him. The public be pleased, RALLY ON THE CENTER! The campaign is over. The long roll has sounded; the bugles hav called boots and saddles; the boy: have fallen into line, touched elbows and wait with eager impatience tc charge the enemy and rout them. The outposts have all been callec in and from Maine to California they are rallying on the center with a cour age that is invincible and a determi. nation that presages victory. And there's a new army corps o} Amazons, armed with Right and Jus tice, marching on to vietory. There's not a coward in our ranks not a living soul who does not fee that next Tuesday night the Wilson McAdoo-Burleson-Hoax Smith-Varda man party will be routed horse, foot dragoon and “tanks,” and will be scurrying hither and yon, utterly de moralized. “It is a consummation devoutly t be wished,” a deserved rebuke for s party which has dishonored our coun: try and brought reproach upon the proud title of American citizen. God Almighty still reigns supreme and He will continue to guide and di rect this country until its mission ha: been accomplished and mankind the world over are brothers indeed, OSHKOSH. WIS. The program of the Christian or last Sunday was wel Irendered. Th following participated: Mr. A. C Henderson, Paper; Current Events Mrs. J. W. Smith; Short talk, Mr Johnson; Recitation, Lucile Parker Solo, Mr. Eli Rice. Mrs. Montgomery Scott, the presi dent of the Suuday School, is plan. ning an entertainment for the youns folks. Mr. Kinner is now with the Chica go & Northwestern, in dining car ser vice. Senator Borah of Idaho was giver a great ovation on his recent visit t: our city. The armory was packe: and many were turned away. HUGHES OR LINCOLN. “We revere the memory of that great man who, in silent fortitude bore his burden, who was content al ways to be right, careless alike of praise or of blame, who was more anxious to be just than to be famous who was more anxious to be fair thar to hold office, and through all his life breathed the intense desire to give liberty, to give freedom, and in all that he did to answer with his con. science in the presence of the God who gave it to him.” (Excerpt from speech of Charles Evans Hughes, Republican candidate for President.) Visit the M. C. Shoe Store for real bargains in all kinds of footwea:. Watch for the great reduction in footwear. The M. C. Store, 29 Pinck- ney St. A small amount will brighten a home. REPUBLICAN RALLY NOV. 6TH. Dane County Club, 204 E, Wash. Ave. Keystone. Let every loyal Republican be pres ent and hear our local Spellbinder: on the political situation, National and State. A Love Feast. Meeting. Come and be instructed Get in line and help put the National and State Republican in power. The following will address the meeting: Rev. Z. P. Smith—“Our Duty as Men.” T. E, Hines—“What We Owe to Republicanism.” G. G. Mosley—“Why I am for Hughes.” V. C. Tarner—“Wilson and His Negro Policy”. S. S. Steele—“Our Duty as Repub- licans”. J. N. Wilson—“The Call of the Hour.” Others will be called to make short talks. The officers and Board of -Di rectors are Geo. E. Buckner, Ass Washington, T. E, Hines, Samuel Banks, Allen Henderson, Jos. Gentry Harry Allison, Seey., J. Anthony Jo sey, Chairman. Refreshments will be served. Mr. W. R. Harris will speak at th Republican rally on Wilosn and hi war policies. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it “YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience.” NEVER BEFORE HAVE WE SHOWN SO MANY STYLES IN LADIES and MEN’s 3.00 3.50 4.00 SHOES are made especialy for SCHUMACHERS Big Shoe Store 21 So. PINCKNEY A small amount will brighten a yokes Casier. Send your subscrip- tion to the Blade and keep abreast with the doings of the Oddfel- lows and your commu- nity. Buy Your Books and Stationery AT THE UNIVERSITY SUPPLY ASSOCIATION LAKE AND STATE STS. irst National Bark The First National Bar MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS ANDY DIRECTORR A. E. Proudfit President F. G. drown, Vice-President M. E. Fuller, Vice-President F. W. Host E.B. Steensland HLL. P*useley Jas. B. Ramsay M.C. Clark, Cashies EdenDitrict Grand Househosld of Ruth No.18 © G.U. O. of O. 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PRICE BLS FORD'S SPIRAL HANDLE al ae a 5 fates eee ARTERY oD Sater ce Ee cence Ocsmecet aant wwrour saubtne Pact 3100 Shvcaste Con FR nny ae KOAPY Pa Fons swat Buss iialmaris ence sve ye FORD'S MEDIUM SIZED. Wroes SSNS Shin ar ce ee recone [Noon ao SIRUICEARLE BoM Foe FORD'S HAIR PRESSER far monte rice Boe Me adh eke Retin = Kuons.viny SenviceaGee ALL OUR GOODS WAPRANED AS DESCRIBED OF MONTY REFUNDED. met Soe feuct tnt pute oe bts han 0 ron ct tava wneUncrto Moe Yet ee OATS MOM Rte OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 46 W.KINZIE ST.CHICAGO,ILL, FIRST COMMUNICATION. Campaign, Ill, Oct., 1916. ee ne ee ee To the M. N, G., Officers and Inmates throughout the District, Greetings: This is to notify you that Grand Tax, 10c per financial member, is due Eden District Grand H. of R., No. 18. Will you help make this a banner year by promptly paying all bills as they come due and see that you get receipts for same? If you do not have your Annual Report blanks by December 15th for the Household and your Juvenile So- ciety, please write to me, and if you do not receive Delegates’ and Hon. orary Members’ blanks by April 15th, please write to me. Please help have a clean record in August, 1917, by having in all An- nual Reports, Annual Taxes, money for District Proceedings and Dele- gate and Honorary Member Creden- tiol on or before June 15th, 1917. Trusting: that all will be well in our noble order and P. H. & P, will reign, I am yours faithfully, Eva T. Dean, District Grand Worthy Recorder. N. B.—Please note that several households have not responded to the notice sent out Aug. 8, 1916, They were given 30 days to respond or be placed on the delinquent list. Yankee Cleaner. \ BROWN The Trunk Man : | 206 EAST MAIN STREET _ Lowest Prices on All Kinds of ‘TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS,’ SATCHELS AND VALISES 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISE- MENTS. WANT COLUMN WANTED—The readers of ‘The Blade to patronize the merchants that ask for your trade through the columns of its paper. WANTED. Yankee Cleaning. men’s, women’s and children’s shoes at H. F. ‘fiedeman, 516 E. Wilson Sst. Yankee Cleaning. Telephone your News to The Blade, 3369. Spend a few hours with JS. Wadsworth at the Park Hotel Pool end Billiard Parlors. FOR SALE-—Six shares of Atlnta State Saving Bank Stock. For infor- mation write T. VC. Care of Wiscon- sin Weekly Blade, Madison, Wis. Madison is in need of a colored Doctor. Write the Blade. + 4 + COAL! COKE! WOOD! } ae + SINAIKO BROS. : $ FILL YOURCOALBIN 3 ‘ Orders delivered same day re- { ceived ; ‘ Special attention to small orders : : Phones: 1392-4961 : : 29-34 N. MURRAY ST. : + 1964 RAILROAD ST. * EE EEEEEETEETSTEE ESTEE ESET ce a Omnibus, se, Baggage and Taxicab Line Log Cabin 5 EP eT Baking Co . TRSGWGREeinemetore sence 607 University Ave MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK 23 WEST MAIN STREET OPEN SATURDAY EVEN MADISON PA OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 DISON PACKING SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 N PACKING CO. OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 307 W. JOHNSON ST. Largest and most Sanitary M in the City. est and most Sanitary M in the City. e 4920. GRAND THEATER most Sanitary Market in the City. Largest and most Sanitary Market in the City. 'Phone 4920. GRAND THEATER 204-206 STATE ST. Monday and Tuesday Clara Kimball Your IN The Common Law Monday and Tuesday Clara Kimball Young IN The Common Law day and Tuesday Kimball Young IN Common Law Monday and Tuesday Clara Kimball Young IN The Common Law THE STAR HAIS GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village 'o sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for a 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 in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. TRADE MARK Refreshin Invigor refreshing Invigorating Health freshing Invigorating Healthful We Deliver to Any Part of the City HausmannB usmannBrewing annBrewingCo Phone 33 * --- --- ```markdown ``` THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. For Your Home Use Milwaukee, Wis. (Special to The Blade.) Why not get together and have a Milwaukee edition of the Blade. Show the good people that our city is in the lead. Send your news to 708 Cherry St. for the Blade or leave it at the Question Lunch room, 193 4th St. It does not matter whether you are a subscriber or not. The Blade will print your news if it is sent to us on time. "The Blade has made good in Milwaukee and we thank Editor Josey and his staff for the interest they have shown in our city. Get in line for the Blade's special Christmas edition. Send in your cuts and have a write-up of your business. The Question Cafe is now owned by Messrs. Robt. White, James Dungey and C. J. Sykes, and is now located at 267—4th St. The name has been changed under the new ownership from The Question Cafe to that of The Elite Cafe. Those desiring up-to-date service should pay The Elite a visit. Mrs. Gertie Scott of Oshkosh spent the morning and hard lunch with Mrs. Alberto Kinner last Friday morning. Mrs. John Hall of 8th St. is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Claude Kinner who was run down by an automobile in September, is improving nicely at St. Luke's hospital in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kinner gave a surprise party for Messrs. John and Gus Kirner who was in the city last Tuesday. The following enjoyed a very pleasant evening: Messrs. Wm Floyd, Ralph Sandford, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Merritt, Mrs. Elver Merritt, Miss Nellie Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Merritt gave a dinner party at The Turf Hotel for the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sandford, Miss Nellie Smith, the Scribe and Mrs. H. B. Kinner. The wife of our Editor, Mrs. J. Anthony Josey, spent Saturday in our city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. White. She reported that her many friends in the Windy City consumed the time she had planned for the Cream City (Milwaukee). We trust she will return soon to Milwaukee and tell us of the good she and the undaunted Editor is doing to build up the race along helpful lines. Messrs. Robt. White, James Dungey and C. J. Sykes have purchased the interest of Messrs. Owens, Ralph Sandford, H. B. Kinner, John Austin, Geo. Finley and G. J. Cooke in the old Question Cafe and have changed the name to The Elite Cafe and the location from 193 1st St. to 267 4th St., where they will be pleased to serve their many friends. Rockford. Ill. Miss Ella Harris. Mr. Scott of Aurora high school football team was one of the star players in a recent gance against the Rockford high school. Rockford boys won the game. Mr. Samuel Upshaw of Metropolis, Ill., visited his two brothers Thomas and William last week. The L. S. Club gave a Hallowe'en stunt Monday night at the home of Mrs. Ella Harris. Each one was dressed appropriately and timely for the affair. All present enjoyed the occasion. Mrs. Chas. Gilbert entertained the Nonpareil club Wednesday night. A jolly good time and a dainty lunch was served. Much business attended. The Get-together Club was royally entertained by Messrs. Ed. Harris and Leroy Henderson on Friday night. Politics was the topic of the evening. The ladies were served by Miss Mary Dillard. Mr. Walter Robinson is on the sick list. The H. H. Ruth No. 1973 will give a special program and musical on Thursday night, the 14th inst. Everybody is cordially invited to attend and help make the occasion a success. A small fee will be collected at the door. Mr. Lincoln Barnes and sister Mrs. Adella Ross dined with Mrs. J. W. Waltonon, Cottage Hill. Rev. Mr. Smith of Chattanooga, Tenn., preached a very able sermon on Repentance at the Rockford church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Diamond enjoyed Sunday dinner with Mrs. Lydia Harris. Much praise for the host. Miss Mayme Robinson, chairwoman of the Republican Woman's Club is asking every woman to vote on next Tuesday. The Blade will publish an elaborate Christmas edition and Rockford should be well represented in this issue. Get your cut and articles ready and send to the office or to our correspondent, 511 Knowlton St. Let us have your news for the Blade each week by Monday and we will publish it whether you are a subscriber or not. The Republican Party believes in the political equality of all men without reference to race or nationality, and this belief is supported by the most costly and sanguinary war in our national history. The Democratic Party believes in restricting the privilege of citizenship to a particular class and has written its opinions into the statutes, constitutions, and practices of nearly every Southern State where that party is dominant. The Republican Party believes in that doctrine so tersely expressed by Col. Roosevelt "All men up rather than some men down," and it has always encouraged the colored citizen in his efforts and ambition to rise higher in the scale of civilization. The Negro's opportunity under Republican control is strikingly shown by the fact that in every State that is Democratic the statute books are covered with disfranchisement laws, Jim Crow laws, segregation laws, and other forms of discriminatory legislation based on race or color, while in every State classified as Republican, without exception, there is not a single law which strikes hope from the black man's heart nor has any such discouraging law ever been proposed by Republicans. Ever since Washington City has been the Capitol of the nation, even during the slavery period, colored men have served acceptably in Government departments. They have held positions varying from unskilled laborer, messenger, and the like, to high-class clerkships, and even prominent official positions, such as Asst. Attorney General, Collector, Collector of Internal Revenue, New York; Register of U. S. Treasury, Recorder of Deeds in the District of Columbia, Auditor of Navy, etc. For years and years the Negro has worked in friendship and with efficiency alongside of his white brother in various Government departments, and no political party, prior to the advent of President Wilson, the "breaker of precedents" has ever attempted to segregate the Negro in the departmental service. Even under Grover Cleveland's administration the Negro was considered a part of official Washington, and proved himself to be a competent and dependable American. But when President Wilson was inaugurated a well-organized effort was made to change all of this, and the persistent aim of the Democratic Party has been to eliminate and humiliate the Negro. H. L. Johnson. Republican Campaign Text Book. The M. C. Shoe Store will offer shoes of all kinds at a bargain. Ask your grocer for Globe Bread it is wholesome. Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It's all Cream. KEYSTONE, 205 E. Washington Ave SPEAKERS LOCAL AND NATIONAL REFRESHMENTS FREE Vote the Whole Republican Ticket The Gas Range IT IS CLEAN--for there are no ashes, no coal, wood or kindling, no soot, no smoke. The range itself is neat and clean and easily kept so. It does away with cause for worry both in keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. TI IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. Ironing Made Easy With An Electric Iron Why? Why, simply because the electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of energy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the electric flat-iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keep it. PHONE 4400 ison Gas and Elec Company Madison Gas and Electric Company Madison Gas and Electric Company 126 EAST MAIN STREET Bargains in Household Goods We have arranged a new department where all odds and ends, and slow sale goods areplaced on sale at prices that move them quickly. We want you to visit this new department. STORAGE-MOVING-PACKING-SHIPPING