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Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 7,000 Members The Wisconsin Weekly Blade CHRISTMAS EDITION Peace On Earth, Good Will To Men Out Of One Blood God Made All Nations Of Men VOL. I ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, SENIOR SENATOR FROM WISCONSIN. Man Whom All Wisconsin Delights To Honor. HON. GEO. P. HAMBRECHT, Chairman Wisconsin Industrial Commission. T. W. JOSEY, M. D., AUGUSTA, GA ATTORNEY J. G. THURMAN, MILWAUKEE A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION REV. GEO. J. FOX, Milwaukee, Wis. M. B. HON. SOLOMON W. WALKER, Atlanta, Ga. Deacon Reed St. Baptist Church, Treasurer and Chairman of Finance Committee of Reed St. S. S., Trustee of Reed St. B. Y. P. U. Board of The Bryant Preparatory Day and Night School, Trustee and Financial Agent of the Holmes Institute; and Chairman of Board of Trustee of The Rosella Thomas School; Keeper of Records and Seals Pacific Lodge No. 162, K. of P.; Vice Grand of Pilgrim Health and Life Lodge—Gr. U. O. of O. F. and a member of the Committee of Management of the Y. M. C. A. We are presenting to our thousands of readers in the likeness of the above young man, the prime mover, organizer, and first representative of Negro insurance in Georgia in general and of The Pilgrim Health and Life in particular. It was in the brain of "Sol." Walker that the organization of The Pilgrim was first conceived and given to the public. For more than ten years Mr. Walker has been District Manager of the Atlanta Division of his company and by hard and persistent work, fair and impartial dealing, together with the payment of claims for all diseases, has made for The Pilgrim a name and record that always stand for good. Today the weekly collectable debit of the Atlanta District is upward of $1,800 which places this company in lead over all colored companies of like business. His corps of workers in the city alone consists of sixty persons and their method of operation is the talk of the town. The Atlanta Debit under the present manager is larger than that of the home office and in fact is the largest branch office of sick benefit insurance in the country. Mr. Walker is a man of executive ability, knowing how to bring things to pass. He is the founder and President of The Atlanta Business Investment Company, a strong real estate corporation capitalized at $50,000. Mr. Walker's $3,500 home at 302 Fraser St. is one of the city's most up-to-date domiciles. The Blade is proud of such men as Mr. Walker and his example is worthy of emulation. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1916 ATTORNEY GEO. H. DE REEF, Milwaukee, Wis. GOV. E. L. PHILIPPS MR. ELI RICE, Oshkosh, Wis. An Active Churchman, F. & A. M. founder and leader of the famous Dixie Quartette, one of the best in the state, irrespective of color. ATTORNEY GENERAL WALTER RICHARD LLOYD JONES WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL. Who Has At All Times Championed Our Cause. RICHARD LLOYD JONES WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL. Who Has At All Times Championed Our Cause. HON. HARRY SAUTHOFF, District Attorney Dane County, Wisconsin. EDWARD J. SAMP SEC MADISON BOARD OF COMMERCE A NATIONAL CHARACTER Hon. Jas. F. Adair, D. G. S., G. U. O. of O. F., Brooklyn, N. Y.—District Grand Lodge No. 2—Chairman New York State Delegation to 14-15-16-17 and 18 B. M. C.—Secretary Hamilton Lodge No. 710—Recording Secretary District G. Lodge No. 2 of State of New York—Delegate to 13th B. M. C.—Clerk U. S. Custom Service Port of New York Appraiser's Office.) The leading spirit of Odd Fellowism in the State of N. Y. is beyond a reasonable doubt Jas F. Adair. He has been untiring in his efforts to build up the Order and though not in a National office he is a national character in the Order. He is a man of affairs and is capable of bringing things to pass. He is now working hard, and overtime, with others of his Jurisdiction to erect an Odd Fellows Building in the Empire state. The Blade and the Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction wish him success. MISS ROSALIE I. SINGLETON Graduate of the Emerson Institute Pursued College Course at Talladega College and Received Her Training For Social Service at Fisk University, Leader In Community Work at New Orleans. New Orleans, La.—The National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People may well congratulate itself on the fact that it is doing a work for the race that is not duplicated by any other organization. The fruitful efforts of the league are shown in the activities of several persons who are at present engaged in faithful occupations. For instance, Miss Rosalie I. Singleton, who has recently taken up community work in connection with Straight college and the co-operation of three Congregational churches of New Orleans (Central, Howard and Becher), has been well trained for her work by practical experience. Miss Singleton has come to her present position by doing hard and faithful work. Entering school late, before she reached the fourth grade in a private school of Mobile, Ala., she was compelled to discontinue her education because of lack of funds. After an interval of three years she entered Emerson institute and worked her way through, completing her high school education there in 1911. Because of her ambition for a college education, by the help of friends she was able to enter Talladega college as an aided student. At Talladega during her senior year, after she had looked up some poor children at Christmas time, she gave up the idea of becoming a secretary of the Young Women's Christian association and decided to fit herself for social service. In order to carry out her plans she thought of teaching several years in order that she might get the money to receive social service training. About this time Miss Singleton learned of the fellowships for training social service workers offered at Fisk University by the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People. Her application was accepted because of her previous record, her qualities of character, her carniness of purpose. She therefore spent a year in social service training at Fisk. While at Fisk the work at the Bethlehem House, the settlement operated jointly by the women's missionary council, the M. E. Church South and Fisk university, gave her the training which she is begin to put into practice now. At the Bethlehem House she learned how to organize and conduct clubs and classes of various kinds. She did friendly visiting into the homes of the people and received much valuable experience as a relief worker in the great East Nashville fire of last March. Miss Singleton is beginning to use all of that experience in her present work in New Orleans. She is co-operating with Straight college and the churches of this city. She is endeavoring to make the life of the community better by organizing clubs among both old and young, conducting cooking and sewing classes and by promoting clean and wholesome play and recreation among the children and young people. The National league's northern headquarters are at 2303 Seventh avenue, New York. NO.29 READ AND CONSIDER. Chicago, Ill., Dec. 21, 1916. Editor Wisconsin Blade, Madison, Wisconsin. Gentlemen: You are, no doubt, interested in the industrial progress of the country, and in common with others, have, no doubt, recently experienced a very happy solution of what at first seemed to present a difficult problem: The securing of labor to take the place of labor hurriedly called to Europe by reason of the war; a demand so drastic and wide-spread as to almost cause every industrial plant in the country employing laborers, to be effected, and perhaps beyond their ability to operate, had it not been for the heretofore unreported, unsolicited and apparently unknown army of waiting artisans and laborers, in the south-land, anxious, eager and qualified to do as much or more than their predecessors. Hence there was no panic, no shutting down of plants by reason of the heretofore favored laborers being taken so suddenly from our midst upon a mission filled with murder, widowhood and orphanage, rather than peaceful homes and profitable labor. But now that this situation has been met like all other discoveries of economic value, rules and regulations to govern and protect are essential and necessary for laborers coming to the rescue of the country in this economic crisis, should not be exploited, and wasted and finally lost to the country. It should be conserved and retained as a source of permanent good to the country and to the laborer himself. Just how to do this is the purpose of this letter. What would you suggest? Do you believe proper thought has been given to the feeding and housing of this new element of the south among us in the north. Have employers given any consideration to the social life of these beings? Has any inquiry been made by any interested, competent authorities as to how they spend their Sundays and holidays, and what, in the end becomes of their earnings? Has any of it went to satisfy illegal demands predicated upon alleged wage contracts? What element of citizens, if any, oppose the employment? Has the project been regarded by both men and employers as temporary, and if so, why? Europe has always existed and always will, and so will the south-land. Shall the American again permit the European at the European's pleasure to replace the American at the American's displeasure, or shall there be a savings in transportation, in time, and in the life itself, by shortening the route between the labor market and the field of labor, by using the home product permanently, or shall we resort to principies of old and have these men, these sons of toil, work only when it suits the convenience of the European? An answer, whatever it may be, to one or each of these questions will enable one to assemble some plan for permanent good concerning one of the most interesting problems of our time. Respectfully yours, Beauregard S. Mosceley. All orders for the Christmas Number must be accompanied with the cash. NOTICE St. Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. Anyone found inducing them to an immoral place or play will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Mrs. Laura Duncan, 823 Winnebago St., Milwaukee, Wis. SKETCH OF MAJOR GENERAL P. A. Pen Picture of the Present Head of the G. U. O. of O. F. Grand Patriarchy, Military Branch in America. Morris Lewis, the subject of this sketch, was born in Chicago, Ill., June 6, 1875, on what was Butterfield Street (afterwards Armour Avenue and now Federal Street), near West Thirtieth Street. He has sresided in Chicago all MAJ. GENERAL MORRIS LEWIS, Patriarchies of America. of his life. Mr. Lewis first attended the old Branch School, then a part of Douglas School, on Dearborn Street between Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Streets. When Keith School was opened in 1884 he was among the first pupils to enroll therein. As part of his education Mr. Lewis attended Bryant and Stratton Business College, the Chicago Athenaeum, and also the night school classes at the Old South Division High School, where he acquired his knowledge of shorthand. His employment and business training have been for four years in the office of Lorenzo L. Burke, court reporter, where he was employed as clerk and typewriter operator; four years in the office of Attorney Luther Lafin Mills as clerk and stenographer Mr. Lewis has been in his present position since December, 1898, when he was employed by Hon. Ferdinand W. Peck, who was United States commissioner general to the Paris Exposition of 1900. With this commission he was first employed as sergeant-at-arms in charge of the reception room of the commission. Later his work took in typewriting, and still later he was assigned to stenographic work, and his proficiency proved of such merit that when the list of employees to go with the commission to Paris, France, was made up Mr. Lewis found he was slated as one of the private stenographers of the commissioner general, and upon arrival at Paris served as Mr. Peck's private secretary, living for over 10 months at the capital of the French Republic. While abroad Mr. Lewis visited Liverpool and London, in England; Munich, Heidelberg, Strassburg, and other places in Germany; Brussels and Antwerp in Belgium, and the famous battlefield of Waterloo. Mr. Lewis also witnessed the great Passion Play at Ober Ammergau, in 1900, as well as the unveiling in Paris of the Lafayette Monument on July 4, 1900, this monument being the gift of the school children of America to the French Republic. So general was the satisfaction given by Mr. Lewis that when the commission had finished its labors after his return to the United States, Mr. Peck took him into the private offices of his brothers where he has since remained. In this office and by his former connections Mr. Lewis has come in contact with affairs of state, legal matters, real estate, etc. In 1896 Mr. Lewis was joined in marriage to Miss Irene McClelland, a member and soloist of the old Quinn Chapel choir, in which church they both carried membership. Mr. Lewis was the first of the secretaries of the Presbyterian Sunday School at the inception of this church in Chicago about 25 years ago. He has served as librarian and secretary of Quinn Chapel Sunday School as well as serving as a member of the trustee board of the latter church. He has served in like capacity in the work of the Institutional Church and Social Settlement. A most conspicuous service on the part of Mr. Lewis was as secretary of the Y. M. C. A. building campaign, wherein he organized the office and planned its work, handling a force of 8 to 10 stenographers and typists; 18,000 to 20,000 names, which were compiled and duplicates eliminated under his direction. He handled the filing of over 8,000 subscriptions to that fund and entered over...of pledges, of which pledges he also collected in cash over $12,000. He enjoys the commendation of Mr. J. E. Moorland and Mr. L. Wilburn Messer, ardent Y. M. C. A. workers. It was during this Y. M. C. A. campaign that Mr. Julius Rosenwald was prompted to make his nation-wide offer in behalf of association buildings for colored men throughout the United States. Mr. Lewis served as ordinance sergeant and regimental sergeant major in the Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guard, having previously served as sergeant in the old Ninth Battalion under Major John C. Buckner. He has served for a number of years as secretary of the executive committee of the Second Ward Republican Club. During his connection with the office of Luther Laflin Mills he was on one occasion a special messenger to Governor Altgeld, bearing important documents in an effort to save from hanging a man condemned to die. Aside from a continuous church membership for a number of years, Mr. Lewis has been a member of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows for over 17 years. He has served from the most subordinate positions to that of major general commanding the patriarchy or uniform branch of the Order, succeeding to the office held by the late Major General John C. Buckner under whom he served as adjutant general and with whom he attended the Odd Fellows grand session at Atlanta, Ga., in 1912. He is a member of the Appomattox Club of Chicago. Mr. Lewis's family consists of his wife and four children—two boys, aged 7 and 16, and two girls, aged 5 and 14. They reside at 3633 Forest Avenue, Chicago. Save money by trading with LYNCH BROS. The Home of Good Groceries The only State Street More that gives CASH REBATE to its customerf. Deliver to all parts of the city. 306 STATE STREET Telephone 2195 A PATHFINDER M. S. S. Sam'l R. Banks, Esq., on Gov. Staff Who leaves Friday morning for a visit to his home town, Woodford County, Kentucky. This being his first visit in 23 years. He is held in the highest esteem by all who know him regardless of color. A POPULAR SOCIETY IDOL. A. A young man of pleasing appearance whose friends are legions. Baths of Diocletian. It is said that when the baths of Diocletian were in operation they must have accommodated not fewer than 3,000 bathers at a time. With some of the emperors bathing seems to have been a sort of fad, as they expended vast sums in the erection of bathhouses and bathing apparatus. Diocletian, however, does not depend entirely on the baths for his place in history. He became emperor in 284 A.D. and abdicated in 295. Two years before his abdication he became very active in persecuting Christians, so much so that in the annals of martyrdom his reign is attested to as "the Diocletian era." It is said that the Diocletian baths were built by Christians, 40,000 of them being compelled to do the work. PUT CHURCH ON FIRM FOOTING Milestones In Career of the Rev. H. A. Booker. PAID FOR OWN EDUCATION Officials and Members of St. Paul Baptist Church In New York Unite In Celebrating Tenth Anniversary of Their Diligent Leader—Much Good Has Been Accomplished. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York. The appreciation shown to many leaders in the various lines of religious and educational work by those among whom they labor is a most notable sign of progress in our social life. One such event recently took place at the St. Paul's Baptist church in this city when the officials, members and friends united in a magnificent celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Rev. H. Arthur Booker, the successful pastor of the above named church. The committee in charge of the celebration was headed by Deacon William H. Turner. The auditorium of the edifice was tastefully decorated with the national colors, potted plants and cut flowers. The ushers were chosen from the female members under the direction of Mrs. Jennie Smallwood. They were beautifully gowned and wore their regalia, which designated the auxiliary to which they belong. The efficient work of the deacon board is a fine tribute to the Rev. Mr. Booker as a Baptist doctorian, for [Name] REV. H. ARTHUR BOOKER. the majority of the present members of the board were ordained and trained to the work since Dr. Booker became pastor of the church. The program of exercises was presided over by the Rev. Dr. Granville Hunt. The choir furnished appropriate music, and Deacon J. O. Cross and T. R. Harper, a licentiate of the church, took part in the opening of the program. The following named persons represented the auxiliaries of the church Deacons, J. T. Edwards; trustees, W. M. Johnson; Sunday school, Miss Jane Freeland; Missionary society, Mrs Ritter Hall; ushers, J. L. Brown; lady ushers, Mrs. Janie Smallwood; B. Y P. U. literary, Miss Julia Simmons the Busy Bee club, Mrs. Jamie Anderson; the Royal Banner club, Miss Mary Smith; the Progressive club, Mrs Clara Moore; the Bull Moose club Mrs. Bessie Anderson; the Helping Hand club, Mrs. Florence Harris; the Lily of the Valley club, Miss Edna Banks; the Brilliant Star club, Mrs Martha Jackson; the Joseph club, Master Harred Batts; Pastors Aid society Miss Marion Johnson; the Cheerful Givers' club, Mrs. Jeremiah Thomas the choir, A. De Aney; the church, W. H. Turner, clerk. The speakers and their subjects were "Rev. Booker as Passor." Rev. M. B. Hudges, D. D.; "Rev. Booker as Preacher." Rev. W. L. Lucas, A. B. B. D.; "Rev. Booker as State Worker." Rev. G. H. Stris, D. D.; "Rev. Booker as Financier." Rev. A. C. Matthews, B. D.; "Rev. Booker as Friend and Citizen." Rev. J. E. Robinson, B. D. A brief response was made by Rev. Mr. Booker. The Rev. Henry Arthur Booker, son of William and Julia Booker, was born in Amelia county, Va., about three miles from Amelia Court House, in 1875. As a boy he attended the schools in the county, but when he was still very young his mother died, leaving him with three brothers and one sister, to make their way in the world as best they could with the help of a good father. Shortly after the death of his mother his father went to Richmond, Va., secured work and sent for his children. Here young Booker worked with his father and then in other places till 1885, when his father died. He then went north, going first to Stamford, Corn, where he remained for about a year, and then to Brooklyn, where he was converted in the Bethany Baptist church, baptized and became an active worker. It was soon evident that he was called to the ministry, and, feeling the need of preparation, he consulted his pastor, Rev. R. L. Gaines, who advised him to take a course of study. Before his conversion Rev Mr. Book ABBEVILLE (S. C.) BUSINESS MEN CONDEMN LYNCHING. Murderers of Anthony Crawford Are Enemies to City and State. The following resolutions were adopted by the business men of Abbeville, S. C., in regard to the prevalence of mob violence in the state and with particular reference to the lynching of Anthony Crawford of that city in October. The resolutions read: We, the citizens of the city of Abbeville, in mass meeting assembled, do hereby express in unanimous terms our disapproval of the recent violence in our persons committed in our community and the spirit of lawlessness that seems rife in the county, resulting in continued acts of lawlessness, it is. Resolved. That the sheriff of Abbeville county, the mayor of Abbeville, the police force and every officer of the county and city be urged to use every effort to enforce the law and to protect the citizens of the county regardless of condition or color. Resolved, further, That we do hereby pledge ourselves as individuals to give to the officers of the law our physical support in maintaining the law. Resolved, further, That if it be necessary to carry out this determination the aid of the state and federal government be called in order that every citizen must enjoy his rights under the constitution. Resolved, further, That a committee, with Captain J. L. Perrin as chairman, be appointed for the purpose of ascertaining what can be done toward the organization of a local military company for the protection of the citizens of this county and for maintaining order in our midst; that this committee be empowered to act in the premises. Resolved, further, That every citizen of the town of Abbottville be assured the protection of this meeting as long as be obeys the laws of the state and pursues only his own legitimate business. Resolved, Corrert. That a meeting of the law abiding citizens of Abbeville county be called to meet in this court house on next Monday at noon to perfect an organization for enforcing law and order in this county, and that every community in the county be represented at this meeting, and that steps be taken to show to the people of the state and United States that the men of Abbeville county will defend the law and protect the citizens of the commonwealth in the enjoyment of all rights guaranteed by the law. At the meeting on Nov. 13 the above resolutions were indorsed by prominent citizens from all parts of the county and a committee of twelve men appointed. "who shall have for their duties the furtherance of the ends sought by the meeting by taking up with the citizens of the county the matters discussed and endeavoring to bring about a proper understanding between the people of the county and a due observance of the laws of the land." THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOBS. Governor. Manning Makes Effort to Bring Lynchers to Trial. The lynching of Anthony Crawford at Abbeville, S. C., on Oct. 21 by an infuriated mob of white men has caused the chief executive of the state and other officials of the law deep concern. Prominent citizens in many parts near the scene of the murder have expressed their disapproval of the lynching. Mr. Crawford was a well to do colored citizen, a business man of wide influence. Mr. Crawford's only offense was that of defending himself like a man, in a dispute with a white man who kept a store, over the price of an article which Mr. Crawford wished to buy. The Crawford family has been ordered from the state, so it is said, but as a guarantee that the Crawford family is to be defended in their right to live in South Carolina and enjoy the property accumulated by three generations Governor Manning has written Oswald Garrison Villard, vice president of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, a letter in which he says: "I realize the gravity of this offense and am determined to do everything in my power to bring the offenders to justice. I have called on the sheriff of Abbeville county to take the necessary steps to prevent any unlawful action with regard to the expulsion of the family of Crawford. "I am giving serious consideration to this matter with a view to making recommendations to the legislature, so as to be able to deal with such conditions when they arise." SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS. Twelfth Annual Meeting Scheduled For Nashville, Tenn., June 13-18, 1917. Nashville, Tenn.—According to an announcement, this city is to entertain the twelfth session of the Baptist Sunday school congress. Such was the report of the Rev. Henry Allen Boyd, secretary of the congress movement, the last week in November. The date of the congress, declared Secretary Boyd, is June 13-18, inclusive. The Sunday school congress has met twice before in Nashville, and each meeting has been largely attended. Nashville capturing the meeting this time seems to have been on account of a mutual understanding between the officials of the state convention and the congress movement after their recent meeting. Chairman Clark, who has served as chairman since the beginning, and Dr. R. H. Boyd, director of the congress movement, stated that there would be gathered here Sunday school workers and Sunday school experts from every portion of the United States. One of the chief departments of the Sunday school congress is the B. Y. P. U. department, which includes workers and members of B. Y. P. U. societies from every missionary Bartlett church in the United States. There are fourteen other departments. One of the big features of the congress for the next year will be the great boy cadet encampment and the big Metoka and Galaeda demonstration. Reduced round trip rates are to be granted by all roads. A. EMMA J. CALDWELL Ex-D. G. M., N. G. Eden District. EMMA J. CALDWELL, CHICAGO, ILL. G. M., N. G. 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Let the merchants know that you read the Blade by patronizing them and tell them that you saw their ad in our paper. See Bostick on Xmas Night and get your Chittlings at the G. A. R. hall. Supper ready at 6:30 P. M. Mr. A. L. Weaver entertained Tuesday night in honor of Mr. Levi William, after which he left for Superior, Wis. Mr. Marva R. Shivers of Dilly, successful farmer, was in the city this week. He stopped at the office while enroute to Milwaukee and Chicago to spend Xmas and the Holidays. Mr. Hugh Bostick will serve Chittling at the Xmas dance Monday night, the 25th, G. A. R. hall. Miss Marion Buckner will be in charge of the Sunday School program, which will be rendered at the St. Paul A. M. E. church Xmas Tree Monday night. Gamm Jewelry Co. is offering bargains in Christmas goods. Visit them and get a suggestion for your Xmas Mrs. Carolyn F. Webb entertained a few friends at her home, 504 E. Washington Ave., on Tuesday evening. Mrs. May Thomas has gone to Chicago on business. Her sister-in-law will accompany her on her return to Madison. Mrs. Hattie Buckner, Chairman of one of the series of programs which are to be held at the A. M. E. church beginning Dec. 21-25, promises a treat to all attending Thursday evening. LITTLE CHESENTA M. HILL. Youngest Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hill, Formerly of Atlanta, Ga., but now of 210 Blair St., Madison. An Alphabetical Atrocity. "An American aeroplane" asserted "dam arrogantly, "always ascends." An American aeroplane, asserted Adam arrogantly, "always ascends." Admiring Adam, as an amateur always admires an authority among aeronauts, Anna acquiesced and acquired an American aeroplane, as Adam advised. Arabella abandoned an antagonistic attitude, although angry at Anna's act. Adam, annoyed at Arabella's antagonism, advocated an afternoon ascension. Anna agreed. Afternoon arrived, as also artists, amateurs, Anna and Arabella. Assuming an animated attitude, Anna and Arabella attracted admiring attention as Anna's American aeroplane airly arose. Adam arrived as Arabella and Anna alighted. "Adam," acknowledged Arabella afterward, "although arrogant, always advises aright. American aeroplanes always ascend, and amateurs ardently admire an air annihilating aeroplane." -Youth's Companion. Laughter and Crying. Why do we laugh when a man slips on a banana peel? The latest answer to this ancient question comes from Dr. George W. Crile in "The Origin and Nature of Emotions." It may be summed up briefly in the words of the Journal of Heredity. "Laughter and crying are two forms of the same mechanism—a human safety valve to prevent the results of emotion from injuring the body." According to Dr. Crile, "the muscular action of laughter clears the system of the energizing substances which have been mobilized in various parts of the body for other actions." Your first impulse is to rush to the aid of the falling man. When he picks himself up unhurt there is no need to help him, so your system relieves itself in laughter. If he breaks his skull you help him and thus consume the energy without laughter. Corresponding Secretary of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Board--Heads Commission of Inspection of Foreign Fields, Which Sails From New York on Saturday, Jan. 6, 1917, For West Africa. PETER H. HARRIS By N. BARNETT DODSON. When a person who has a definite alm sticks to his guns in spite of criticisms and brings things to pass for the good of humanity he deserves credit. For more than a score of years the Rev. Lewis G. Jordan, D. D., has been the corresponding secretary of the national Baptist foreign mission board, now located in the Ewing building on South Nineteenth street, Philadelphia. Twenty-two years ago Dr. Jordan was a comparatively young man of forty-two. In his position as secretary he has done ten men's work and has done it well. He has won international recognition and favor as a true promoter of missions. The national Baptist convention through the foreign mission board carries on mission work in west, south and central Africa, the West Indies and South America. It publishes a monthly paper, the Mission Herald, which is devoted to foreign missions. The man who has the executive handling of all this work in giving information, raising funds and making plans for the going, coming and assigning workers to the various mission stations is Lewis G. Jordan. At the annual meeting of the national Baptist convention held at Savannah, Ga., the convention adopted the recommendation of the board to send a commission to visit its foreign stations, especially in west Africa. The missionaries assigned to South Africa are the Rev. and Mrs. Herbert A. Payne; West Africa, the Rev. Daniel R. Horton. The above named workers, accompanied by members of the commission, among whom are Corresponding Secretary L. G. Jordan, Dr. C. H. Parrish of Louisville, Ky., and Dr. Elizabeth Sykes, will sail from New York on the steamship St. Louis on Saturday, Jan. 6, 1917. The Rev. and Mrs. Herbert A. Payne will join the Rev. J. E. East, superintendent of missions in the Cape Colony district. Dr. Jordan and the Rev. Mr. Horton will go to the west coast to visit and strengthen the workers in that section and to be present at the dedication of the Emily Sanford hall. Secretary Jordan will also attend the meeting of the Native Baptist association. The Rev. Mr. Horton will remain on the west coast to assist in the work now being carried on by the Misses Taylor and Davis, pioneer workers in that region. The denomination throughout the country should show its loyalty to Christ and these noble hearted men and women who are doing so much for the spread of gospel truth in foreign lands. Every state convention, individual church, person and society should send a contribution to the foreign mission board at 701 South Nineteenth street, Philadelphia, toward the expense of the commission and for the support of the missionaries. The Baptists of New York city and vicinity will be at the dock on the morning of Jan. 6, 1917, to bid the commission and the missionaries bon voyage. Christmas Cheer For Poor Children. The workers of the Brotherhood Beneficial association in Philadelphia are making a lively campaign for Christmas toys, goodies and clothing for the less fortunate colored children of the community. George Williams, one of the head workers, is acting as Santa Claus for the society. The public is giving liberally to make the little ones glad on Christmas morn. Meeting of Pittsburgh Women's Clubs. The City Federation of Women's Clubs held a largely attended meeting at the Warren Methodist church, Pittsburgh, on Friday evening, Dec. 8. The president, Mrs. S. McClanahan, presided. Mrs. D. E. Lampkin, recently appointed to visit the various clubs, made an interesting report. The organization is doing a splendid co-operative work in the community. Southern Laborers Given Employment Three hundred colored men from the south have secured employment in the mills and factories of Pittsburgh since the first week in November. It is reported that more than a thousand men will be given employment in the various industries in Pittsburgh and vicinity before Jan. 1. Marine Men Give Brilliant Reception. The reception given by the Marine Cooks and Stewards' Association of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast at Manhattan Casino, New York city, on Thursday evening, Dec. 7, was the big social event of the week among hotel employees. The event was in honor of the delegates in attendance at the twentieth annual convention of the International Seamen's Union of America. The officials in charge were David E. Grange, chairman; Oswald E. Stone, vice chairman; Harry B. 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To the 7,000 Odd Fellows and Ruths of the Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction, who at the last Grand Session adopted the Blade as its official organ, we trust that the confidence then reposed in us through their representatives will not be violated, that you will continue to let this and other Jurisdictions read of you through our columns. Here is wishing all A Merry Christmas. THE CHAMPION MAGAZINE Many Good Things In November Issue of Chicago Periodical. The November number of the Champion Magazine is well got up, readable and splendidly illustrated. The front cover bears the picture of a huntsman returning home with gun on shoulder and an opossum swinging at his side. The dog that treed the game is a few paces in advance of his master with head bowed and tongue extended, as if worn out by the trail, but his owner, with head erect, looks straight ahead, as if hailing the home folks with the salutation, "I'm coming home with the bacon." Among the leading articles of the month is a symposium on "What Is the Best Type of School For Negro Youth?" by Dr. Robert R. Moton of Tuskegee institute; E. T. Ware, president of Atlanta university; William F. Holmes, president of Tongaboo college, and N. E. Young, president of the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Tallahassee, Fla. There is a full page group picture scene of Dr. Moton, James W. Johnson and other notables at the funeral of the late Hon. Seth Low; also a full page picture of Governor Whitman and staff presenting the colors to the Fifteenth infantry, New York national guard, and another of the officers who received the colors from the governor, W. D. Alifimo has a lengthy article on "The Science of the Booker T. Washington Theory," well worth reading. Scip writes an appreciation of the theatrical leaders and songsters who have recently passed away under the caption "Rachel Mourns Her Dead." Editor Fenton Johnson is priming up in the editorial harness with fine skill. He knows how to use the blue pencil, what to write and when a sentence is finished. Long live the Champion Magazine with Fenton Johnson at its head! Publishers Meet In Nashville In 1917 The executive committee of the National Negro Press association has begun preparations for the annual meeting of the association, to be held at Nashville, Teen, In February, 1917. Chris J. Perry, editor of the Philadelphia Tribune, is president of the association, and Joseph L. Jones, editor of the Pythian Monitor at Cincinnati, is chairman of the executive committee. CHRISTMAS 1916. The season, which celebrates the birth of the Man of Sorrows, has once more come, and for the first time the Blade sends greetings to all its readers. It is eminently fitting that the People of Sorrows may look to the Nazarene for comfort and consolation. For although we laugh and sing at our work, underneath the gay outer appearance is the sorrow and bitterness of a people who have known and know what bondage means—first of actual slavery, then that of freemen bound by prejudice which is ten times worse. And yet, dear readers, we would have you know we appreciate to the fullest the Christmas season with all its meanings. We realize that Christ lived for all men and we are fully aware that we have many friends of another hue who believe and sincerely teach the same ideas. The years come and go and as the water runs over the mill, we open or shut our eyes in proportion as we are amazed or astounded. The proceedings of the last year have made us shut our eyes and suddder even as we half saw. How can we call this our native land and sing her songs which have 'freedom' as the keynote when Waco and Abbeville sound in our ears. We sympathize with the people of old who cried "How can we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?" We open our eyes in glad wonder and eager hope when a Boston lawyer of splendid lineage and upright character volunteers to head a publicity fund for the suppression of lynching. And now, dear Readers, what is it that you and I are doing for the uplift and the betterment of humanity—not our race alone—but any race? Are you bitter and resentful this Christmas season because of some real and many fancied wrongs? Or have you set your face toward the heights, determined to see stars instead of mud, even though you know the mud is thick about you? We still have God and the Bible, a right to love and work, and to pursue a reasonable portion of happiness at least. That the season may bring the utmost of good will and love to everyone is our sincere wish. A Merry Christmas to all. RACE LITERATURE WEEK. Novel Plan to Acquaint Our People With Their Own Authors The national buy a book campaign in the interest of Negro literature had its inception in the fertile brain of R. R. Wright, Ph. D., editor of the Christian Recorder and manager of the A. M. E. Church Book Concern, Philadelphia. Dr. Wright's plan is to endeavor to have every family of colored people purchase at least one book during the month of December. He has particularly suggested the second week in December as Negro literature week In giving his reasons for such a movement Dr. Wright says: Negro children need to read books which tell of the more hopeful side of their race life, and that Negro men and women need the same is no longer open to debate. No people that does not know and love its own history, enjoy its own literature, reverence its own heroes, has ever amounted to much. Can the Negro hope to be an exception? The fact that the public schools do not give our children courses in Negro history and literature is being recognized by educators throughout our nation as a weak point in Negro education. To be strong the Negro child must know and love the heroes of the Negro race from Crispus Attucks to the gallant Tenth cavalry at Carrizal. He must know the past achievements of the race in Africa and America. He must imbibe the ideals which the music and poetry of the race are designed to inspire. He must see the pictures of men and women of like hue as himself, so that, acting upon the maxim that what black man has done black man can do, he may be nerved to greater accomplishments. Every home should have its collection of Negro books of poetry, fiction, history and religion—not one book, but many, in order that it may have its proper atmosphere of racial self respect, which is the foundation of racial progress. But, alas, we have so few homes with Negro books. Not one Negro in a thousand has read a book on Negro history. The 1999 are ignorant of their glorious past; ignorant of the part played by their ancestors in Africa and America; ignorant of their prowess; ignorant of their opportunities. The only mention most children of the race read of their race in history is that they were brought to this country as slaves in 1619 and freed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Not one in a thousand ever heard of a Negro aid ing in the exploration of America many years before 1619 and of the 1860,000 of their kind who fought to save this nation fifty years ago. And there is greater ignorance on the part of the younger generation than of the one now passing. The Book Concern is nearly 100 years old, and we therefore think it our duty to carry the light of literature to our benighted people. We therefore are asking that every public institution make a public appeal in behalf of Negro literature. We suggest the month of December as the time and the second week in December particularly as "Negro literature week." During this week we should like every Negro to purchase a book written by a Negro author or about Negroes. During this week let the ministers talk Negro literature from their pupils; let the teachers talk it to their pupils; let every literary society have a "Negro literature night." We suggest Friday night, Dec. 15, at which time we desire to have every school and church of any size have some on speak of Negro literature. 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. Our collector will call to see you next week. Be prepared to pay your subscription. Our columns are for the Ruths as well as for the Odd Fellows and it is our aim and object to serve Sisters as well as the Brothers. Yankee Cleaning (Special to Wisconsin Blade.) Birmingham, Ala.-After several years' struggle against heavy odds, includin, local unsympathetic sentiment and gloomy predictions of failure by white people of neighboring towns, Hobson City, the only municipality in the United States, with one exception, which is wholly populated and conducted by Negroes, has won its battle by demonstrating that it is a pronounced success. When the plan to found an exclusively Negro town in the South was proposed scarcely any white people in the Anniston district, where it is located, dreamed it would work out. But the Negroes were not discouraged and went ahead. Now Hobson City is firmly established as a progressive town and governs itself successfully both in a financial way and in law enforcement and observance. Back in 1900 this exclusively Negro town was started by a band of Negroes who obtained a charter and incorporated. The population shows a gain of 150 per cent. No man without employment is allowed to stay in the town. Either a job is found for him or he is required to move away. The town has four churches with a combined membership of 700, a good public school with 250 pupils, a dozen progressive stores, waterworks, electric lights, police and sanitary departments, a well built jail, and a governing board elected every two years. It is the only town in the State that is out of debt and has money in the treasury. More than half the citizens own their own homes. Some of its residents produce within a stone's throw of the town limits from $800 to $1,500 worth of cotton, and other farm products besides large quantities of vegetables and fruits. Hobson City's governing board consists of seven Councilmen, a Mayor and four other municipal officers, including a chief of police. Every resident of the town is a Negro. Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It's all Cream. Piano lessons given by Miss Marion Buckner. One-half hour lessons, 25c; one hour lesson, 50 cents. For further information phone 356 or call at 419 W. Main St. Telephone your News to The Blade, 3369. Spend a few hours with J. S. Wadsworth at the Park Hotel Pool and Billiard Parlors. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. CHRISTMAS GIFTS This cold weather makes one realize that Xmas is near. SELECT YOUR GIFTS NOW If you don't wish to take them at the present time, make a small deposit and we will gladly put them aside for you. Our stock is complete and our salesmen can give you the best attention before the rush. PIANO LESSONS SHOP EARLY NATIONAL NEGRO BOOK MOVEMENT Aim of Campaign Promoted by Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. DESCRIBES SOUTHERN TRIP Editor of the Christian Recorder Tella Philadelphia Clergyman Race Is Forging Ahead In "Dixie" In Spite of Great Odds-Colored Children Need to Know Achievements of Their Race. The week of Dec. 17 to 25 is national Negro literature week, according to the decree of Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder, Philadelphia. Dr. Wright has returned from an extended tour of the south, where he visited many of the schools. In addressing the Philadelphia Ministerial association he said: "I am amazed at the progress our people are making in the sections I visited in spite of their handicaps. "Much of this progress is due to the splendid devotion and Christian sacrifice of the teachers of the children of our race." Continuing, Dr. Wright said: "One of the handicaps of the colored child is the lack of inspirational books which tell of his own people and their achievements. Too often the boy is kept in ignorance of the splendid achievements of his race, except where the public minded teacher does extra work and puts 'race books' in his hands. In many schools I found a fair collection of books telling about the good things of the Negro race. "In many places I found pictures of distinguished Negroes on the walls of the schools. But I am sorry to say that in some places I found not a single book and not a single picture of a Negro. In one school I found children reading a biography of Thomas Dixon, Jr., the greatest foe of the Negro living, and being taught that the period when Negroes were members of the state legislature was the period of 'the rule of the robbers.' And I asked these children if they had known of a Negro senator or representative, and they could name none. This impressed upon me the need of putting Negro books in the hands of our children, and hence I have asked the public to co-operate with me in the movement to put Negro books in our private libraries, in schools, in Sunday schools. I have written over 10,000 letters, and I have had hundreds of responses." The idea of the national movement for Negro books has had the indorsement of many of the leading institutions of the country. President Dudley of the A. and M. college of North Carolina, President Wilkinson of the A. and M. college, South Carolina; President Young of the A. and M. college of Florida, Professor Kelly Miller of Howard university; Presidents Inborden of J. K. Brick college, Scarborough of Wilberforce university, Fountain of Morris Brown university, Mance of Allen university, Williams of Paul Quinn college, Kealing of Western university. Moton of Tuskegee; Principal Hunt of Fort Valley Industrial and Hill of Cheyney institute, President Wright of the A. and M. college of Georgia and more than a hundred others have expressed their hearty approval of the movement. Leading public school teachers, librarians, authors, musicians and other people of public interest have written Dr. Wright expressing approval and offering co-operation. Editors of many of the leading papers have commented editorially upon the movement—among them the New York News, the New Orleans Southwestern Christian Advocate, the Star of Zion, the Dallas Express, etc. The national book movement is merely first, a request for every Negro to buy at least one book by a Negro author or a book by a white author about the Negro as a present to himself this Christmas; second, to purchase a Negro book for a friend or a boy or girl who might not be able to purchase such or inclined to do so if able; third, to encourage the putting of Negro books in public school and Sunday school libraries. To this end every public school, college and university is asked to observe Friday night, Dec. 15, as Negro literature night, when some one will speak on Negro literature and funds will be raised to purchase books for the library. Sunday, Dec. 17, is Book Sunday, when every pastor is asked to take a special collection to purchase books for the Sunday school library. During the week at the Book Concern, 631 Pine street, Philadelphia, Dr. Wright will exhibit Negro books, and at each lecture these books will also be exhibited. He has prepared an elaborate list of books of biography, fiction, religion, history, sociology, essays, juvenile, etc., and can supply this list to any who desire it. The first order for books which the Book Concern received was for the Spring Street mission, a work conducted by Quakers for Negroes in Philadelphia, of which Ellwood Heacock, for many years secretary of the Pennsylvania Abolition society, is the leading spirit. This order was for every book on the list which Dr. Wright sent him and amounted to about $200 worth of books. Mr. Heacock gave hearty endorsement to the movement in this tangible way, because he felt that the Negro can never be the man he should until he increases his racial self respect. Under New Management J. S. Wadworth, Mgr. 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Notable progress is being made this term at the West Virginia Collegiate institute at Institute, W. Va. The president of this thrifty school, Professor Byrd Prillerman, has used every available means to put the work on a substantial basis, and he has succeeded admirably. Less than two years ago the institution was raised to college rank and now has thirty-three students doing college work out of an enrollment of 386, which is the largest in the history of the school. The number of students in the college department not only shows the wisdom of the governor and other state authorities in raising the school to college rank, but shows high appreciation on the part of our young men and women of the opportunity afforded to pursue the higher branches at their own state institutions. The first three months of the present school year register the most commendable effort on the part of President Prillerman and faculty to get the very best results from students in all departments. Graduates of the institute consider it an honor to advance from the normal to the college grade at their alma mater. This is a noteworthy sign of progress and confidence on the part of students in the ability of the institution to meet their needs. The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis. Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittelson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Stanford P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. McGreges S. T. Swansen Herman Pfund BE HAPPY And Buy the Famous 'Malt and Snow Flake Bread also Rye, Graham and Bran Baked Rye. TheGlobe Baking Company 219-223 East Main Street Special orders for Birthday or Wedding Cakes --- Velvet Ice Cream It's All Cream Kennedy Dairy Co. 618 University Ave. Phone 778 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 RedCross Corn Harvester. The Menges Pharmacie SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods * Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 HALL'S RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT Has Won Fame as Clergyman and Eye Doctor. NOTED FOR SCHOLARSHIP States In Various Sections of America Bear Testimony to Esteem In Which Name of Ernest Hall Is Held—Now Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church In Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga.—Ernest Hall, as he is affectionately called by thousands of people in every section of the country, has had an interesting career from poverty to competency. Born in the state of Missouri forty-five years ago of former slave parents on the banks of the "Father of Waters," the fifth son of William and Annie Hall, he early showed a passion for books and learning that is seldom seen in one of his years. His parents were too poor to buy him all the books he needed as he attended the common school in his home town. So he had to borrow a book from first one and then another of his playmates to enable him to keep up with his classes, at the head of which he stood for many years. Realizing DR. ERNEST HALL. that his home town or village did not offer adequate educational advantages to satisfy him, he was permitted to leave home, at an age considered much too young by parents of this day, to go to Quincy, Ill., where he worked during the day and attended school at night for ten years, graduating from the oldest higher educational institution in the state. He also took a business course and read law in the office of one of the greatest law firms in the state. For fourteen years Ernest found employment with the Tenk Hardware company of Quincy. Henry Tenk, the president, has said many a time that he was thoroughly trustworthy and was trusted implicitly in all the relations of his extensive business. Leaving the employ of the firm referred to above, Ernest went to Peoria, Ill., where he entered the Christian ministry and was ordained by the Mount Pisgah Baptist church of Bloomington, Ill. It would take a page to tell of all his educational ventures, covering thirty years. Beginning his pastoral labors at DuQuoin, Ill., where he built up the church and drew a salary three times as large as any one ever drew who served there before him, he blazed the way for other good men to follow him. Upon leaving there he went to Bloomington, where he remained for many years with the church that ordained him and left because his mother dled there. But few men to any age have been attached to their mothers as was Ernest Hall. While living at Springfield Dr. W. H. Hill of Pittsburgh telegraphed him to come to Pittsburgh to see him on a matter of pressing business. While there he preached for the Trinity Baptist church to fill an engagement for Dr. Hill, who was sick at this time, and the church would not let him return home until it had a promise from him that he would become its pastor. This church paid him more money than it had ever paid any other pastor and did not owe him a cent when he said goodbye to the congregation in June of this year. Upon the first Sunday in July of this year he took charge of the Liberty Baptist church of Atlanta, Ga., amid the joyful acclaim of a joyful church and city. Liberty church is paying him a larger salary to begin with than any other man has ever drawn at any time during its history. With the coming of this man to this church two mighty forces have united for the extension of the kingdom of God. Ernest Hall is one of the best preachers, with one of the best minds for preaching, the race has produced. He has a long list of degrees, most of them from white schools. He possesses the finest library of any man of the race. Dr. Hall is one of the oldest if not the oldest eye doctor in the race. The history of the Baptists of the race cannot be written without giving prominence to his name. Happy is the church that can secure his services and happy the man who can call him "my friend." COL. A. FRANKLIN STEWART, Commanding Officer 3rd Reg., 1st Brigade U. R., K. of P., and Royal Kyam Temple No. 1, Dramatic Order Knights of Omar, Oriental Department, K. of P. Among the many young men of the Race who are doing something along religious and fraternal lines, not one has a more brilliant record than Col. A. Franklin Steward. This illustrious man was born in Georgia, in 1877. His parents died while he was yet a child and the plucky youth moved to Atlanta with his baby sister, although it was impossible for him to attend school, he determined to give his sister an education and out of his meagre earnings, he accomplished this end. Although Stewart never attended school a day in his life, his wonderful ability and power to grasp things stood him in good stead, and he acquired the art of reading in the same manner he acquired other things—by indomitable perseverance and push. Stewart's public life was started in the same year as his religious life, in 1893. Throughout his life he has looked toward the Bible as his guiding star, and in connection with the Army Drill Regulations it has been his constant companion. In 1893 he joined Company A, Second Battalion, Georgia State Militia. Here his sterling qualities and initiative asserted themselves and he was soon promoted first to a Corporal position and then to First Sergeant, which position he held until his Company was mustered out of service. During this time Stewart was also recording secretary of The Colored Mens Protective Association. The day after the Maine was blown up in Havana Harbor, Stewart enlisted in Troop K of the famous Tenth Cavalry, in which troop he served until the end of the war; being discharged with honors on General Orders 40-1899. In the same year the War Department called for two Negro Regiments and Stewart was one of the first to answer the call In an examination for one of the 12 non-commissioned officers he won the position of first duty sergeant, Company E, which was the leading company of the Regiment commanded by Capt. Leon W. Dennison of Chicago whose Brother Col. Dennison now commands the famous 8th, Ill. Stewart accompanied his regiment to San Francisco and Angle Island, Cal., Honolulu, Hawaii Island. Sergeant Stewart bears the distinction of being the first foreigner to march on Japanese soil bearing the arms of his country on his shoulder. He was 'n the leading file of the leading company of the 48th Infantry which paraded the streets of Yokohoma, Japan, Jan. 19, 1900, by the special invitation of the Emperor of Japan. The regiment also stopped at Nagasaki, Japan, reaching Manila Jan. 25, 1900. Sergeant Stewart was in action with the Insurrectos at various times and places in the Provinces of Luzon and Benguet. He returned to America in 1901 and was married to Miss F. L. Mabry, on the 11th of July, 1901. He also became active in church work, having moved his membership to the Wheat street Baptist church, Atlanta. He has served as Deacon, Clerk, Pres. of B. Y. P. U., Asst. Supt of S. S. and has represented his church in all the conventions and unions in the state. Stewart joined Richard Allen Lodge, K. of P., in June 1902. Organized Lily Co. No. 9, Uniform rank September 17, 1903, served as Captain of same three years. He was commissioned Major of 3rd Battalion, First Regiment in 1906, organized Third Regiment 1909 and commanded same. Since that time, with the exception of two years, he was state mustering officer. Col. Stewart bears the distinction of having organized more companies in his state than any other man. He is now the ranking Colonel of Georgia. When Potentate J. S. V. Washington of the Dramatic Order Knights of Omar sent Deputy Potentate, Gus Sharpe, south to introduce the Oriental Department of the Knights of Pythias, Col. Stewart threw himself into the work, and ably assisted Capt. Shafer in landing Kyam Temple at Atlanta. The Colonel is Royal Vizier of the said Temple and has been the cause of the Grand Chancellor, Grand Med- ical Register, Grand Keeper of Record and Seals and many others from all ports of Georgia coming to Atlanta to cross the hot sands of Sahara between the Humps. Col. Stewart is President and General Manager of the Fraternal Produce located at 138 Bell Street, Atlanta. THE RIGHT KIND OF COURAGE Wholesome Reading and Food for Thought. Harry Allison, Senior Warden, Capital City Lodge No. 72, F. A. M. EDITOR RICHARD LLOYD JONES Many things have been said about courage—courage which everyone has the inherent right to possess and use. The right kind of courage is that necessary virtue which is so essential to the attaining of all that is good in man and bringing it out. Without courage no man can ever hope to overcome the many weaknesses the flesh is heir to. Through his son, Jesus Christ, the Creator himself set the example of courage. A beautiful illustration of it was when he overcame the temper on the mountain. Though the medium of courage we acquire ambition and reach attainment. Just the opposite is failure and reverses. Ask any successful man, the man that possessed the courage to go ahead, to play his ambition from the bottom to the very tip-top and he will tell you that he attained his present position by courage (hard work and determination). Some found that by sticking to one thing in spite of all odds brought the desired result. Sometimes several changes were necessary in order to better his condition and to make away for ambition driven forward by courage. No one with the courage to venture forth remains in a certain rut indefinitely. A continual changing from one thing to another is often necessary and advantageous, besides being one of the principal laws of Nature. Of course the changes must be made systematically, not simply jumping aimlessly from one place to another like kings on a pawn-board. The courage to change when one's ambition calls for greater play is called business. It often means the complete changing of ideas, to accept the plans and ideas of others in order to attain a definite end and command more. So, from the beginning to the present time, we find that the ambitious man, the man that succeeded, was the man that had the courage to do in spite of all adversities. There have always been those that are utterly devoid of courage simply because they were completely satisfied, a condition worse than death itself so unnatural is it. It is not intended that man should reach a certain limit and stop. The very order of existence proves that. A continual struggle but no limit here on earth. Richard Rumbold says, "I never could believe that providence had sent a few men into the world ready booted and spurred to ride, and millions ready saddled and bridled to be ridden." A man is bridled and saddled in the same degree as he possesses courage. A man is just what he thinks he is. It is right that he should be ridden if he believes that he has any handicap that he hasn't the courage to overcome. It is interesting to note that those people don't last long. They are soon ridden to death or left behind by the stronger and faster horses. When one gets rid of the belief as the Ancients believed, that when a man was born a mill-stone of fate was tied around his neck, and obtains the right kind of courage—the courage to ride—then, and not until then will he overcome failure and reverses and reach the height of attainment. Other articles on Hatred, Honor Love and Pity will appear from Mr Allison from time to time. Send in or telephone your news to company or if you intend to take a trip let your friends know it through the columns of our paper. The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of worl' furnished. The Blade, Phone 3369. If you have Yankee Cleaning. Ask your grocer for The Globe Bread. For Birthday and Wedding cakes yhone 532, The Globe Bakery Co. Yankee Cleaning. The University Supply Association. Lake and State Sts., will supply your wants for office supplies and stationery. Watch for their Christmas and holidays suggestions. Yankee Cleaner. All orders for the Christmas Number must be accompanied with the cash. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. WANT COLUMN ROOMS—For nice rooms see Mrs. M. Ward, 1706 Prairie St., Milwaukee, Wis. MILWAUKEE, WIS.—WANT ADS AGENTS WANTED—All or part time. Big pay. Write, phone or call Miss G. M. 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He lets the people know that he has something to sell and by dealing honestly with the people they believe in him and he is noted fifth on the list of largest debits. His aim is to have in one year hence the largest debit in the office. Mr. Craddock is Deacon of his church, S. S. Supt., and one of Atlanta's staunch real estate owners. NOTICE All orders for the Christmas Number must be accompanied with the cash. WHAT SHALL I GIVE? WHAT SHALL I GIVE? Buy Jewelry for Gifts this Christmas, and see how much more genuine pleasure you receive out of the giving. You will be surprised what only a small amount will buy here in reliable jewelry. 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They came from distant parts of the state to make reports on the constructive work which is being done by enlisting the co-operation of large numbers of white and colored people in social and economic problems. The reports indicated clearly that Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Dr. Tuskegee institute, and his loyal coworkers have succeeded in winning thousands of people to the idea that communities, like individuals, make genuine progress when they face honestly economic and social facts and when they merge their individual differences into the cause of working for their best common interests. The new president of the society is Major Allen W. Washington, commandant of cadets at Hampton institute, who for a number of years has served the society as its treasurer. Major Washington succeeds Dr. Moton, the organizer and president of the society from its beginning. Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee, in his address, in part, said: "It is not easy to sever my official connection with the Negro Organization society, and I want to express my keen appreciation of the honor which this organization has conferred upon me from its very beginning in having me act as its president. There is no movement that I know of that is more unique in its makeup and that has offered greater opportunities for the advancement of my race than is true of the Negro Organization society. While this is my last official address, it is not my valedictory. "I has been very difficult for me to leave Virginia, my native state, and to cast my lot in Alabama, but I have received in Alabama most cordial and sympathetic consideration from white and black people, including state officials, from his excellency, Governor Henderson, down, and it would be hard to find a more loyal, a more sympathetic and a more efficient corps of workers than the 200 men and women of my race whom Dr. Washington gathered about him at the great Tuskegee institute. "In the first place, the Negro must have faith and belief in and respect for his own race. It is easy enough to give reasons why the Negro in America has hitherto been lacking in race pride. A few hundred years ago the white race was not the dominant race, and it had a hard and bitter struggle to win out. We must go through the same sort of difficulties." DUTY BEFORE PLEASURE Gabriel Thomas Disapproves Worldly Trend of New York Colored Folks. The following questionary by Gabriel Thomas recently appeared in the New York Globe. Mr. Thomas' article reads thus: As your newspaper is widely read by the Negroes of this and other cities of the state because of its fairness to them as citizens I wish, with your kind permission, to ask a few questions concerning two movements inaugurated in this city not many months ago with a view evidently to ascertain if their race could do big things in a big way. The first was the effort to raise a fund of several hundred thousand dollars to establish in this city a Y. M. C. A. for Negroes. Many Negroes subscribed, I am informed, but few have paid in the amounts subscribed, ranging from $5 to $25, so that there is now uncollected something like $33,000 promised by Negroes to this fund. Quite recently a big noise was made in the Negro press about raising, I think, $1,000,000 for the Booker T. Washington memorial fund, a sum which the Negroes in New York city alone could have raised in less than thirty hours or thirty days, for it is asserted by some prominent Negroes of this city that their race has on deposit in the savings banks of New York over $180,000,000. Why have they permitted these funds to lag? The other night I stood in front of the theater for Negroes on Seventh avenue, in Harlem, and saw a line of Negroes extending from the box office nearly to the corner of One Hundred and Thirty second street and Seventh avenue. The house was sold out, and standing room was at a premium. What is to be the future of a race that gives itself up to pleasure and permits other people to do the reformatory and remedial work which it is abundantly able to do for itself? The Negroes of New York are wasting golden opportunities in idle pleasures and imitating the vices of the white race. Their clergy and their leaders should call a halt and try to induce these people to stop and think. Masons to Meet In Cincinnati In 1917. The grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio will meet in Cincinnati in August, 1917. The institution has grown from three lodges in 184S to over 100 subordinate lodges in the state at the present time. The general committee for the entertainment of the grand lodge session is headed by Frank A. B. Hall, with Dr J. C. McLeod as general secretary. JAMES D. CORROTHERS. Author of New Book Entitled "In Spite of the Handicap," Born In the Chain Lake Settlement, Mich., of Scotch-Irish, Indian and Negro Parentage. Man of Culture and Wide Experience. A. B. By LILLIAN C. DODSON. "In Spite of the Handicap," a book written by James D. Corrothers, George H. Doran company, New York, publishers, is an unusual production in many ways. It throws much light on conditions in the south which confront intelligent leaders of the race in their contact with their own people. It also contains several pictures of friends and the family of Mr. Corrothers and what one might style a "kodak story of his life." He was born in what is known as the "Chain Lake Settlement," Michigan, July 2, 1869. During his early childhood he suffered great privation and lacked many comforts. He lived with his grandfather, who was of Scotch Irish and Indian blood and who had no Negro blood except through his marriage. His grandfather directed all his energies toward James' education, paying particular attention to his religious training. Soon after he reached his fourteenth birthday it became necessary for him to leave home on account of his grandfather's feebleness and begin to care for himself. He studied such books as he could lay his hands on and soon became very fond of Burns, Heline, Longfellow, Whittier, Tennyson and Goldsmith. While working for a Mr. Phillips of Springfield, O., he was granted the use of his library, and it was then that his first poem, entitled "The Deserted Schoolhouse," appeared in print. The first lines begin: Nested amid the meadowlands An old schoolhouse forsaken stands. The people of Springfield about 1885 were very turffy and industrious, having built schools, churches and many beautiful homes. The Cleveland Gazette, a weekly newspaper of Springfield, wrought a potent influence in the fight waged for mixed public schools. Through the continued encouragement of members of a Republican club in Springfield Mr. Corrothers kept at his poetry and made several attempts at public speaking. During the time of the Cleveland-Harrison campaign he wrote campaign songs to airs of such old war tunes as "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home" and had them compiled in pamphlet form in order to sell them, but this undertaking proved unsuccessful, chiefly because of poor management rather than lack of merit in the poems. Owing to the kindness and consideration of Mr. Lloyd he secured a position which brought him $10 weekly, a sum which was more than he had ever yet earned in a week. The money thus obtained was used to put him upon his feet again. His work at this office brought him into close relation with Lieutenant Governor Bross, who was willing to help him and stand by him, but only upon the ground that he was a Negro and therefore an un-developed man fitted only for the most humble things in life. Mr. Corrothers appreciated this kindness, but still did not in his estimation hold Governor Bross' judgment of him to be a fair one. Among the friends who helped him in school was his aunt, with Miss Frances E. Willard, Miss Anna Gordon and others. Lynching Record In the United States The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People shows the negligence of officers of the law who fail to carry out their sworn duty in protecting persons charged with crime from mob violence. Under the heading "Life, Liberty and the Purse suit of Happiness," on our own side of the border, among the colored citizens, the association shows that for the past thirty years there have been an average of ninety-two colored persons lynched or hanged without the semblance of a trial to prove their innocence or guilt. Atlanta University Half Century Old. Atlanta university has started a financial campaign to raise funds for endowment purposes, to be reported at the semi-centennial celebration of the founding of the institution, which will be held in 1917. The first gift from a member of our race was $250 from a person who has children and grandchildren who are graduates of this noteworthy institution at Atlanta, Ga., which has an enrollment of 540 students. THE STAR HAIR 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 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 in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. SIGNS! WindowLettering Painted Bulletin Displays Gibbs Sign and Advertising Co. CALL 459 A. E. J. ANTHONY JOSEY, Editor and Manager, Blade Publishing Company. SAYS HE BURIED GOLD. Old Man on Way to English Workhouse Tells of it. Corning, Cal.—Mrs. T. L. Barkle of Newlyn, England, in a letter to her son, the Rev. T. J. Barkle of this city, states an old man named Kempe, who came from California less than a dozen years ago, was found on the verge of starvation and taken to the workhouse. Among the old man's effects was found nearly $2,000. This was all made in California, and on the way to the workhouse Kempe said he had buried about $2,000 in California in a hole five feet deep, but never could find it. Little is known of Kempe except that he was a miner in California and returned to England eleven or twelve years ago. Somewhere in the mining district of California a bag containing $2,000 is buried. PRIZE DOG SAVES MASTER. Barks an Alarm When Auto Pins Dr Hair Against Garage Wall. Bridgeport, Conn.-Dr. James E. Hair, widely known in this country and Canada as a dog expert, probably was saved from death by one of his prize pets when the automobile he was cranking shot forward and pinned him against the wall of the garage. The barking of the dog brought neighbors, who found Dr. Hair unconscious. He was severely bruised in the abdomen, but is expected to recover. Apparelly he had thought the engine neutral and had started it without setting the brake. Shot at Movie Picture Hammond, Ind.-Patrons of the Lylele theater were thrown into a panic here when John Sebastian, a foreigner, whipped an revolver and killed the villain, who was choking the beautiful heroine in the movie. The shot punctured the arch fiend's breast. "He was choking the lady," said John, as a policeman led him away. A WILLIAM CARMICHEAL, Secretary and Treasurer, Blade Pub- lishing Company. When You Do Your Christmas Shopping call at our store and let us show you ou stock of Ladies Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear, House Dresses and Kimonas. HINRICHS DRY GOODS CO. 3 S. Pinckney St. STAR HAIR GROWER Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower mousand agents wanted. Good money We want agents in every city and village THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a real preparation. Can be used with or straightening irons. For 25c a box—one 25c box proves its Any person that will use a 25c box will acced. No matter what has failed to grow or just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER and be convinced. Send 25c for full size you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and send you a full supply that you can begin at once; also agents' terms. Send all Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. ern Branch, 113 Clark St., Evanston Ill. ern Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, as in the South can get their goods three lier by writing THE STAR HAIR R, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, WOMEN OF RARE MUSICAL TALENT Daughters of Celebrated Tragedian and Interpreter of the Shakespearean Drama Win Fame on Stage and In Musical Lore—European War Prevented Their Appearance In America. By JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." Just before the breaking out of the war in Europe I had some correspondence with the Misses Ira and Luranah Aldridge, daughters of the late Ira Aldridge, celebrated as a tragedian. A little over fifty years ago he was as famous as an interpreter of the Shakespearean drama as was Booth, Kean, Sir Beerbohm Tree or any of the later day stars on the English or American stage, judging from the flattering character of the press notices given him by the English, Russian, German and French dramatic critics of his day. The Misses Aldridge had written me in regard to an American tour—both MARIA MAYER IRA AND LUBANAH ALDRIDGE. of them are musical—and I had taken some steps to engage a manager and publicity promoter for them when the war began, and our plan went awry. These ladies are living with their aged mother at Bedford Gardens, Kensington, England. One of them, Miss Lurunah Aldridge, is a noted singer and musical composer, writing under the pen name of Montagu Ring. The other, Miss Ira, is a vocalist and has made an enviable reputation on the stage in England, France and Germany, where she has appeared before the most select and critical audiences. On hearing her sing for the first time, at Queen's hall, London, July, 1901, Charlotte Heavisides Marshall, an English poetess, wrote in Gleanings by the Way and dedicated to her these beautiful verses: The magic of thy glorious voice Sank deep into my heart, Awaking slumbering memories That bade the teardrops start. Fair memories of long vanished years, When thy father's genius shone A star in the dramatic world As radiant as thine own. Farewell, sweet gifted sisters both, Twin stars row shining bright. Your heavenly strains exalt the soul And spread diviner light. The Paris Figaro, 1903, speaking of her, said: "Miss Lurahan Aldridge, the great singer, had a very great success at her concert on Wednesday," etc. The American Register, London, 1909, said: "Miss Lurahan Aldridge's concert at Steinway hall was a decided success. The young singer possesses a sympathetic and rich contralto, which was heard to advantage in many different songs of varied countries and schools." The Referee, a London musical publication, says: "In spite of the popularity of the tango Messrs. Chappell continue to publish waltzes. One of the best of these is 'Laughing Love', by Montagu Ring. This admirably reflects the spirit of the dance and is well calculated to animate the light fantastic toe." The Daily Telegraph, London, says: "At the Chappell concert one of the best of the novelties was Montagu Ring's melodious and smoothly written, song, 'The Bride', which was interpreted in impassioned style by Mr. Morgan Kingston." Of Miss Ira Aldridge's vocal ability the London Times says: "The vocal recital given by Miss Ira Aldridge in PUSHING WORK FOR MEMORIAL FUNDS Effort to Honor Dr. Washington's Memory Succeeds. President and Secretary of the Tuskegee Institute to Speak at Several Meetings While on Northern Tour In November—Many Examples of Race Loyalty Are Shown. Tuskegee Institute. Alabama.—So well was the memorial fund campaign organized in Dallas, Tex., that, although $500 was pledged, the movement had received such impetus that when the final counts were made recently Dallas had given $525.31. Churches, societies and loyal individuals worked with unflagging enthusiasm for the success of the fund throughout the campaign. Dr. R. T. Hamilton, the chairman of the committee, well deserves the following compliment, which was paid him by one of the pastors of his city, who said: "The Dallas committee was requested to raise $500. This has been done, and Dr. R. T. Hamilton well deserves the credit for securing it. He has gone about the work from the very beginning with enthusiastic interest and has spared no time or energy in visiting individuals, lodges and churches and speaking a good word for the success of the campaign in Dallas." Announcement has already been made of the $2,000 which was recently sent from the colored people of New York city-$1,000 through the memorial fund committee and $1,000 from the Southern Beneficial league, an organization composed of colored people who formerly lived in the south, but are now residents of New York. Mr. Thomas W. Grigsby is president of the Southern league. Enthusiastic meetings in the interest of the memorial fund have been planned for New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. These meetings were fortunately arranged at a time when Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal, and Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary, are scheduled to be in New York city on business for the school, and they have arranged to be present at these meetings on their way south the latter part of November. These meetings and the response referred to above are in thorough accord with the outlook referred to in a previous article, when it was predicted that the coming of fall would mean the revival of interest in the movement. Committees in many other cities are meeting regularly and planning the most thorough campaigns to raise suitable sums to represent their cities. It has been most encouraging to receive letters from various workers who are interested in the success of this worthy cause. In all the letters received here there is interwoven an appreciation of the race pride which is involved in this effort among the colored people. For example, Rev. Aaron G. Thomas, pastor of the Second Baptist church, Okolona, Miss. writes: "I am glad to know that our white friends have given more than a half of the amount which they were asked to give to the memorial fund and regret that the colored people's response is less than a fifth of the amount they were asked to give. Knowing as we do of Dr. Washington's devotion to the cause of humanity, as exemplified by his unselfish labs both for our race and for our nation, it is disappointing that our people have done so little toward raising their $25,000, which is only an eighth of the amount." In addition to the inspiring letters from friends in the United States, we have also received this encouraging word from a colored lady in Alaska: "I just learned tonight of a memorial to the memory of Dr. Booker T. Washington being secured from the colored people and will inclose $10 in my next letter for the fund. We have nothing but gold on hand at present, but will remit when I can get some currency from the mint at Seattle." Altogether the outlook is most promising for a good response from the colored people before the end of the year. Now that the election is over things will settle down to normal and many of those who are now dividing their attention between politics and business will be able to renew their efforts in behalf of the memorial fund. "The campaign is an education for the colored people in self dependency, and I feel sure that they are going to do their part." writes one of the Tuskegee trustees, and this sentiment is being reflected every day in the letters and efforts of our people. Hinton D. Alexander's Notable Career Hinton D. Alexander of Chattanooga, Tenn., who recently celebrated his thirty third anniversary as a letter carrier at the Chattanooga postoffice, is one of the best known men on the force. He is not only known for his promptness in reporting for duty, having to his credit the distinction of not being late once during his tenure of service, but he is noted as one of the original members of the Fisk jubilee singers of Fisk University. This company of singers made a tour of Europe more than forty years ago, appearing before the rulers of the different countries. Fisk university is proud of Mr. Alexander's record. : x = 7 CHRIS TRNAS | Prees., Tons. Tree Ornaments, Jjewelrwyw, Etc. : 2 a ee Men's Burnishings, Ladies’? and Children’s Wear, Shoes, Mackinayws, Sweaters ; aa = =o ee : ’ ae ; a ; Open Evenings SEVERAL SLORE Phone 3006 : == He Nest NxsHiINGrON AvesyR | = x a aay) li -ke ess SA en Bind Re ck ae Ren er ON ie ool AS a ee, a oe LOUISVILLE, KY. Frison-Bacon. The wedding reception of Mrs. I. Bacon on last Thursday, the 14th, at 2518 St. Gavier St., was one of much Pleasure to the forty guests who graced the occasion. The house was beautifully decorated with Marechal Roses and Hyssom and Evergreen. Mrs. Anna Hamilton and Mrs. Baker served at the Punch Bowl, Mrs. Ham- ilton wore a white lace dress. Mrs. Baker wore Black Chiffon over pink. The bride was lovely in White Sateen. Mrs. Richerson of Nashville, Tenn., received the bride. Refreshments were abundant and appetizing. Mrs, Joseph Hamilton, 828 S. Pres- ton St., Mrs. Herman Jackson of 923 S. Jackson St. and the Ponceter Club will entertain during the holidays. This club carries out all of their dec- oration and is designated with the letter P. and is the Bonton of Louis- ville. x Mr, Bristo Smalling, 1938 W. Chest- nut, nephew of Mrs. L. Smith, have purchased a new Ford. We guess he keeps busy answering the phone with the West Side girls. Mrs. Mattie Rankins of Brecken- ridge St. expects her sister from Springfield, Ohio, during the holidays. Mrs. Laura Smith is looking for ward to a visit from her sister Miss Emma May Smailing and Mrs. L. E. Smalling of Nashville, Tenn., during the holidays. Mrs, E. McRoy will leave Louis- ville in a few days for Houston, Tex., their future home, More than three hundred guests have been invite dhy the Lilac Club entertainment second Friday night in January. This club is noted for its excellent menu and something new] to entertain the guests. SERMON BY REV. Z. P, SMITH, Pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 548 West Johnson St. “And these shall go away into ever- lasting punishment; but the righteous into eternal life eternal.”—Matt. 25; 46, Something may be learned from this Text, concerning the heaven and hell, the great important subject over which the nations are now stagger- ing. Do away with the heavens, destroy the mysterious truths of ere- ation, as given in the Book of Books and wipe out the existence of God first before there can be foundation for argument against the plans and purposes of God. We are seeking heaven, and, it is ‘a long and lonesome journey, and we can not attain it unless we learn the way—follow Jesus; for “He is the way,” and David says: “Thy word is a jamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (119; 105) So no one can get lost. “Heaven is a place and heaven is a state.” Now, we see heaven is a place; it is a place where ia pure love, hatred, strife and envy has no dominion. No nation 1s against another; everything is celestial; no pain nor death are feared no more; this is a world of sorrow, pain and toil. ‘The Bible is the only book filled with everything of perfet beauty and glory. Here, we are in the midst of death every day; there is no death there in that holy place, All Christians should rejoice, “Be- cause your names are written in heaven." (Luke 10; 20.) Heaven is a place of rest and joy. Heb. 439. The earth is a place of incessnt tabor and worry; it is writ- ten, “/ the sweat of thy face shalt thou ext bread, till thou return unto the ground.” (Gen. 3; 19) “But, there remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."-—-Heb. 439. Notice what Joan says in some of the last messages he received from the King of kings, and Lord of lords: “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do fol tow them.” (Rev. 14; 13.) John states in this message, that a Voice fom Heaven commanded him to write these blessed words, that guarantee: to all believers in Christ an eternal life, eternal rest, eternal satisfaction, perpetual happiness. But let us not forget that all these things are to be obtained through our patience, obedi- ence and faith in God, and love to our fellowmen; let us observe and do all these things, and when this mortal life ceases to exist, we shall find ovr ‘selves restored to that blessed peace with God. ‘This world is crowded with sin and human hatred; but in Heaven no sin is found, no worries, no cause for suicides, no forsaken chil- dren, none that loveth and maketh a lie, We see stated in this text that the wicked shall not enjoy these blessed things, but “Shall go away into ever- lasting punishment.” As to the fu- ture condition of the wicked, we yet look to the Bible, as authority: the Bible teaches that there is a future ‘and a punishment for the ungodly, jand that there is @ hell, and I be lieve the churches should be loud in its declaration of this doctrine. We don’t claim to be experts, but we are satisfied from the teachings of the Bible that the Son of righteousness will never visit hell with healing on Nig wing. Me toa (ext eguin lll rast ‘ters not what constitutes the punish- ‘ment of hell, it is to the reverse of heaven—therefore we are commanded to “fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” —(Matt. 10; 28.) This awful place was pre- pared for Satan and the rebelling an- gels, therefore, all who partake of | the characteristics of Satan must spend ‘their future in hell. No hope in hell, ‘no peace in hell, in this world a sinner hath hope; so let us turn to our God in time and be saved. (The followin we clip from Ga, Bap: tist (Augusta.) OWENS JOSEY NUPTIAL. Surely there has never been a wed- ding in this city looked forward to with more pleasure than that of Miss Effie Leona Owens and Dr. ‘Thomas Walter Josey, which was solemnized on last Wednesday evening, Novern- ber the twenty-ninth, ‘The Rev. Chas. Williams officiated. The parlor was beautifully deco- rated in ferns and palms and here and there were huge vases of chrys- anthemums, Miss Mable Ridley was stationed at the piano, while Prof. Payton of Paine College accompanied her with his violin. | Shortly before the ceremony Miss Ridley rendeved the beautiful solo “At Dawning,” after which were heard strains of the Mendelssohn wedding march, which foretold the guests that the hour was at hand. First to enter was Miss Icelean ‘Thompson of Alendale, S. C., beauti- fully gowned in a white net over white 'messaline satin, Carrying a profuse bouquet of pink chrysanthemums with maiden hair fern. |Next to enter was the bride from ‘the center door on the arm of her father, Mr. R. W. Owens, and was met in the center of the room by: the groom and his best man, Mr. J. Edgar Carter. ‘The bride and groom made their way to the altar amid a throng of friends. The bride was most beautiful in a gown of ivory satin trimmed with princess lace and pearls. Her soft tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms and pearls. To add to her loveliness she carried an exquisite houguet of white chrysanthemums tied with flowing white tulle Rev. C,H. Tobias read the license before the ceremony, while the Rev. Charles Williams impressively _per- formed the marriage ceremony. Rev. A. R, Cooper offered prayer. | After the ceremony the bridal par- | ty, together with the guests, enjoyed a | most elaborate reception. | Shortly after the reception the bride }and groom left for the beautiful bun jgalow cottage, 1119 Eleventh street, |where they shall make their futur home. | Miss Effie Owens is the daughter o! | Mr. Roswell W. Owens of Estella, 8 |C., and sister to Mrs, Louis Campbe! Lee this olny) Dheoueh her seharining personality as weil as her lovely dis- position, she has won for herself hosts of friencs, For the past few years she has en- deared: herself to the entire force at the Pilgrim Insurance Company, of which company she held a responsible position as clerk. On the other hand Dr, T. W. Josey, the popular young doctor of this city, enjoys a lucrative practice, besides, for a number of years, he has held the position as ex- amining physician of the Pilgrim In- ‘surance Co. For the past two years Dr, Thomas W. Josey has enjoyed the popularity of being the president of the Haines Alumni Association, one of the largest alumni of this state, The many costly and useful pres- ents attest the love and esteem in which hundreds of friends held the bride and groom. Their many friends wish for them a long and happy life. The out-of-town guests were Mr. R. |W. Owens of Estella, 8. C., father of the bride; Mrs. Carrol and children of Aiken, S. C., sister to the bride; Miss Marie Owens, also sister to the bride; Mrs. Alfred Thompson of Aik- en, S. C.; and Mr. 1. L. Loney of Aiken, S. C. Mrs. A. M. Sherrill deserves much credit for the making of the beautiful wedding gown of the bride. Dr. T. M, Josey and Miss Eifie Ow- ens were happily married last night, Rey. Charlie Williams officiating. This Junion, I hope, of one of Georgia’s brightest sons and one of South Caro- ina’ fairest daughters will be pro- ductive of much joy. | CHICAGO, ILL. Robt. E. Smally. | A Grand ball will be given by the Tip Top Waiters Club at the Coli- seum Annex Christmas night. Messrs. A, Burnes, Pres.; I. Taylor, Vice- Pres,; I. MeKinely, Sec. Lake Michigan Lodge held their an- nual election of officers. Bros. Wm. Randolph, U. G.; Wm. Pinckney, P. S.; and others were moved around in order. Bro, Clinton C, Hill, one of the chartered members, was present. ‘The attendance was 100 loyal mem- bers. Bros. Amartin, V. G. A. Jones 0. G. aud Bros. Bradley I. G. Bro. William Randolph, N. G. of Lake Michigan Lodge No. 5610 was presented with a handsome gift by the member at the last meeting. The Knights of Pythias will hold its annual Christmas ball at the 7th Regiment Armory. Caldwei! Not to Be Traded. Since Ray Caldwell bas been suspend ed the Yanks have tutd several offers of trade for hima, but Manager Dono. Van says he Will not consider any trade for the erratic right hander. How- ever, if Colonel Ruppert has bis way about it Caldwell will probably not pitch another yame this year, It is understood the Yankee president is for setting Ulm down for the season, Rute Bows to Injury. In a recent Columbus-Milwaukee game the rule that a piteher must dis- Pose of bis tirst butter was broken through force or cioumstances. Irving Yours had been called in as. reltet biteher by Milwaukee. He pitched one bali to bis first batter and. in do- ing so strained a leg so that be could hot continue By consent he retired then and there BELOIT, WIS. Miss Adline Lewis, who has been convalescent for eight months, passed away at her home, 1221 Elm Street Wednesday at 3:30 P.M. Bronchitis was the cause of her death, She was a graduate from the Beloit High School in 1915 and was highly es- teemed by all. Funeral was held Sun- day. Rev. Mitcham officiated, Mrs, Adline Mathews, who was a resident here for eight years, passed away. Mrs. Mathews was born a slave in the south and in about 1858 came from Pontotoc, Miss., to the North. Her funeral was held Friday at 2:00 o'clock at the residence of her son. Rev. Mitcham officiated, Mrs. Mary Horton was here to at- ‘tend the funeral of Miss Lewis. | Will Otis of Rockford was a visitor “at the Little Dandy. | Misa Myra Elliot of Madizon’ spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Strothers. A Chicken Supper was held at the church Monday evening, Dec. 18. Nash Connors is quite sick at the Little Dandy Hotel. Mrs. Allen Horn has returned home after visiting two months in Kansas City. A Merry Christmas to all. Mr. Percy Hill, 426 Race St. HUNDREDS — Are joining OUR CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB Which is Forming Now You Can Join Any Time One, Two or Five Cents Will Start You Commercial National Bank ROCKFORD, ILL. Attend the Christmas Ball at the K. of P. hall Monday night, Dec. 25th. Prize Waltz at 10:30; first prize a turkey; Second prize a cake, Music by the famous Dyer’s orchestra. Un- der the auspices of the G. U. 0. of 0. F., Rockford Lodge No, 5255. The committee, Messrs. Ed. Robinson, Horace Elliott and Alva Robinson promise a good time for all who at- tend. The annual dinner of The Art Club was held at the home of Mrs. Anna Tucker. An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mrs, Chas. Furguson by the members of the Nonpareil club, Miss Blanche DePriest and Mr, Til- man Weatherford attended the fu- neral of Mrs. Mathems at Beloit last week, Any one wishing a good place to Eat and Stop while in Rockford will find it at The Little Dandy Hotel. WANTED—100 couples to attend the Christmas Ball at K. of P.’s Hall. Win the turkey. Leave your news for the Blade at the Little Dandy Hotel. Also you will find the Blade there for sale. ti bdal EXAMINE OUR WORK ey CAREFULLY I cil before you pay us. You cannot peas et possibly find any fault in either Ka —————— our work or our prices, We are & pe Sas ial experts in our business and woul wh, : f not aecept work we could not do sae, J perfectly. If you have a di oe " I f carded gown, suit, plume or 7 gloves that are soiled, let us pe i " clean them. steve | r Madison Steam Dye Works vs Phone 2485 116 S. Pinckney Si. SY, AUNIVERSAL! Soo CLEANER? POLISH SS ye WB ¥ la wee = CEFANER La MTS S= A CONCENTRATED CLEANER “Yankee Cleaner” regisetred as a "rade Mark in U, S, Pat. Office and in Foreign Countries. 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