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Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. 7,000 Members The Wisconsin Weekly Blade VOL. I DR. JOHN WESLEY GILBERT, Augusta, Ga. Hits the Nail Square on the Head.— Tells an Audience Composed in Main, of White People, Some Unde- sirable Truths.—Must Get Together (Special to the Blade.) Dr. John W. Gilbert, Dean of Theology at Paine College, Augusta, Ga., provoked much favorable discussion here when he addressed The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America which has been in session since Tuesday. The eloquent educator was speaking to the report of the Commission in the interest of Colored churches. He was frequently and loudly applauded by the five hundred delegates, majority of them white, while he made his plea for larger co-operation of the white pulpits of the South in the interest of justice for our people. Among other things he said: "Sentiment is higher than law, Sentiment overrides the law when the law is not the offspring of sentiment. Therefore it is the duty of the ministry to change the sentiment antagonistic to the colored man. Most preachers are cowards in the face of sentiment and therefore for fear of losing their personal popularity they fail to teach the ethics of Christianity, fail to talk and act upon the principle of the equality of man, the principle of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man." He spoke hopefully of the brotherly relationship existing between the M. E. Church, South, and the C. M. E. Church. He believes that most so-called Christians need a vision of Peter's sheet in order to be taught that "God is no respector of persons." "My people," said he, "are more sinned against than sinning in the matter of residence in unsanitary, undrained and dirty sections of our cities and towns; also in the matter of alcoholic liquors; for we do not own distilleries nor operate barrooms. White men manufacture liqueur and sell it to our race who ar edebauched and ruined thereby." Dr. Gilbert also contends that our womanhood is sinned against and defenseless in many places because the community sentiment is against her. As to education the race is sinned against because he does not get his just share of the public educational money and, therefore our rural schools are over-crowded and teachers incompetent and underpaid at that. Competent teachers cannot work for the pittance offered them as salaries. He further contends that the argument so often resorted to, viz., that the white pay the larger part of the taxes, is false in its political economy, for in the last analysis, the consumer, the renter, the tiller, the miner—these people pay the taxes. It is their purchases in the marts, their labor in the fields and mines that give taxable value to material things. The preacher must teach the people the truth along these lines. He suggests that Ministers Alliances composed of white and colored preachers be formed in every community to take into consideration all matters pertaining to the community without regard to race or color. He also suggests that at least two and the same Sundays per year be set for preaching to both races on their duties to each other. He pledged the hearty co-operation of the colored ministry of all churches with their white brethren in any endeavor, North or South, to inaugurate an era of good will, love and mutual help. WHITE MAN TO MARRY COLORED WOMAN Newton Insurance Broker Gets Licens in Bucks County to Wed Woman Half His Age. Lansdale, Pa. (Special to the Blade) —When Nicholas Mueller, aged fifty-one years, insurance broker of Newtown, and Lottie B. Taylor, colored, aged twenty-seven, appeared at the Bucks county court house to secure a marriage license, Marriage License Clerk Charles Brown consulted District Attorney Calvin Boyer, but no law could be found prohibiting a marriage between a white and a colored person, so the license was issued. It is not known whether they have been married. The return does not have to be made to the court house for thirty days, and local ministers have not performed the marriage. The colored woman is a seamstress of near Newtown. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION CELEBRATE CENTENARY OF FREDERIC DOUGLASS' BIRTH. Appeal Made to Every Colored Community to Honor the Great Colored Abolitionist Through Equal Rights Leagues or Committees for the Cause of Equal Rights. Observances That Help Causes. Great and vital causes are advanced by honoring the memory of their illustrious exponents. When the work of these moral heroes is yet unfinished or is being undone, the present-day struggle for humanity is strengthened by public observances of the anniversaries of the pioneers. Such events furnish the occasion to recall the careers and recite the noble utterances of the great advocates of reform, and to urge devotion to their ideals. The sentiment appeal which goes with the centenary of the birth of a moral leader makes its celebration, if carried on in the spirit of its life-work, of telling help to the same cause today. Douglass Centennial, Feb. 14. Hence it is that the National Equal Rights League, representing the crusade of Colored Americans for rights and liberties still denied, urges the celebration of the centenary of the birth of that greatest of all Colored Champions of liberty and of Citizenship for Colored Americans, Frederick Douglass, all day Wednesday, February 14. The League advises that these observances be in the name of the equal rights cause, and that in every place where Colored Americans are numerous, an Equal Rights Committee on Equal League be formed to arrange the centenary observance of this great champion of equal rights. New Year's Message. This is the first great duty of our race collectively in the new year 1917 and is the League's New Year Message to the race. It will inspire our young people with respect for, and pride in their racial strain to have brought out the wondrous ability of this man born a slave. It will give courage to our men and women to fight in an organized way color discrimination to learn of the brave stand taken by Douglass on many occasions. It will challenge the conscience of white Americans to know the lifestruggle and the eloquent plea made by him for justice to his race. Greatness of Douglass. Douglass was the great Colored Abolitionist. An escaped slave, he eventually waged an independent campaign of agitation for the freedom of his own race. The approach of his centenary should be the signal for his people to rally to the standard of our race for rights denied because of our race. By Equal Rights Leagues or Committees. Let there be fitting observance throughout the United States of America of the Centenary of Douglass, the orator, the abolitionist, the editor, the writer, the statesman, under the auspices of Equal Rights Committee, or Equal Rights League and the Citizens, all day February 14, 1917. Thus will our fight for rights be strengthened in the land which Douglass helped make one of freedom for all. Byron Gunner, President, Hillburn, New York. William Munroe Trotter, Secretary, Cornhill, Boston. OSHKOSH, WIS. Rev. G. W. Register, P. E., held his regular quarterly meeting here this week, and departed for Chicago. It is said that Mr. William Johnson will be married to an Oshkosh lady soon. The writer failed to get the name of the bride but it is said they will go East for a honeymoon trip of two weeks. Mrs. J. W. Smith left Thursday of this week for Little Rock, Hot Springs and Ft. Smith, Ark. Mr. Smith went as far as Chicago with her. Little Alfred and Gladys Parker, son and daughter of J. E. Parker have gone to Tomah, Wis., to attend the Tomah Indian School. Mrs. Zera Gardner was in the city a few ways of this week, the guest of Mrs. Ida Ray. Mrs. Gardner resides at Morgan Siding, Wis. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1917 Wisconsin's Favorite Son M. B. Who is spoken of for Governor in 1918 to succeed Governor E. L. Philipp Milwaukee and Her Progress RALLY, RALLY, RALLY. $200 at Calvary Baptist church Sunday, Jan. 21st. All friends and well wishers of the cause are urged to assist the Captains. It is with pleasure that the Blade notes the increasing popularity of Miss Hazel Bradley, Head Matron at The Palace Theater. By her kind and lovable disposition she has won the affection of her girls who are loud in her praise. Mesdames L. Milligan Shaw, Anna James, and E. Love are among the Cream City's progressive women who always stand ready to help a deserving cause. Send your news to The Milwaukee News Service. Don't forget the rally at Calvary Sunday. Go out and help Rev. Dr. Russell and his good people to raise $200.00. MILWAUKEE COLORED Let it be remembered and known far and wide, that there will be a Reunion of the Colored Catholics and the general public. All well wishes and all are invited to play a game of Whist, and have a jolly good time on Feb. 12th, Lincoln's evening, at 7 P. M., St. Benedict School hall, corner 9th and Prairie St. Committee: dames Wilson, Williams, Savage, valerde, Simons, Allison, Williams, Vincient, Sampson, Duncan, Mish Anderson, C. Phillips, H. Williams, Mustin. A good time for all. A. CLASSY LUNCHEON. Mrs. Mary J. Brantford, 709 Cherry St., Milwaukee, Wis., Entertains in Honor of Mrs. Stith and Her Sister Cora of Chicago. Eight of the city's most popular natives were the guests of Mrs. John Brantford on Monday night at a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Stith and Mrs. Cora, her sister, who has been visiting in the city from Chicago. The reputation of the host as an entertainer was well sustained and the entertainer was one of continual pleasure for those present. Many warm and lasting friends were made by the visitors and a hearty welcome for their return was readily extended. Cards have been printed and hung on the doors of St. Benedict Settlement Home, indicating that each Thursday is visiting day. Mr. Josey of the newspaper staff was in the city recently and was indeed proud of the helpful steps Mrs. Duncan has taken to aid colored girls and women strangers in the city. She deserves much credit and it is to be hoped that in the future St. Benedict will grow rapidly, and will show a marked improvement in the history of our race. Let all readers and friends of this paper and the faithful lend us your good wishes and prayers that we may have success. Mr. John Pinkney Thomas, who is employed as butcher at the Plankinton Packing Co., had the misfortune to slip while at work and cut a deep grash in his arm. It was indeed necessary to remove him to his home and the doctor made six stitches in the incision. He is convalescing slowly and hopes to be at his post of duty soon. Miss Cora Cooper hired a limosene as Mrs. Duncan was indisposed to visit a few sick friends. Among those visited was her mother, Mrs. Cooper, who is at a Milwaukee hospital. Little Miss Cecelia Myer gave a birthday party in honor of her seventh birthday, Jan. 7, to seven of her little friends. All enjoyed a lovely time and wished the little hostess many happy returns of the day. Charity Begins at Home The absentminded Professor Lumpkin is always so shabbily dressed and presents altogether such a broken down appearance that the other day on seeing his own image reflected in a large mirror he drew out his purse to give himself alms.—Lustige Blactter. For ORCHESTRA MUSIC for all occasions, address W. A. BARBOUR, 410 Fourth street, Milwaukee, Wis. PROF. C. B. HOSMER Director Agricultural Department: Utica Normal and Industrial Inst. Utica, Miss. He is in the city for a few days in the interest of his school. He is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, and thoroughly imbued with the teachings and doctrines of the late Dr. Washington. The founder and principal of Utica Normal, Prof. William H. Holtzclan, is also an alumnus of Tuskegee. GOVERNOR RISKS LIFE BEFORE LYNCH MOB A. O. Stanley Gov. Stanley of Kentucky risked his life before a mob bent on lynching Circuit Judge Charles Bush for failure to release a negro prisoner to be lynched. He said he would give the mob "a chance to lynch the governor of Kentucky first," before he would let another negro in Kentucky be lynched. We think it no harm to say that this man is possessed with the characteristic of his God. He is an angel of peace on earth, and good will to men; to men like him our people should feel grateful. He indeed is a Solomon in wisdom, justice and judgment; a philanthropist of the stereotype cast. Let the Christian Church, the ministry in the lead arouse themselves in their beauty, splendor and power of their God, and good and lasting results will be accomplished. The reckless and cruel waste of life shall not always abound in our southland. When men like Gov. Stanley shall have been placed in the executive chairs of this country, we shall have peace and safety written upon every man's door, be he black or white. He is a true, broad Christian man; the hero of the hour. Rev. Z. P. Smith. MRS. WILLIE M. SLOAN TOURING THE SOUTH. At Morris Brown University, Atlanta, Ga.—A Large and Appreciative Audience. Mrs. Willie M. Sloan, lyric soprano soloist, of Chicago, Illinois, learned a large and appreciative audience at a recital given in the University chapel on Monday evening, January 8. Atlanta is Mrs. Sloan's native home, and it was quite appropriate for her to sing for her opening number "Home Sweet Home." Among the other numbers she rendered were "Will O' the Wisp," by Sross, "Call Me No More," by Cadman, "The Birth of Morn," by Dunbar, and "Just You," by H. T. Burleigh. She was accompanied by Mrs. McKinney, Miss Helen Hardwick and Prof. James M. Sims assisted her. On Mrs. Sloan's return north she will visit Wisconsin, appearing in Milwaukee, Beloit and Madison. Didn't Like Bachelors. In antiquity citizens who remained bachelors all their lives were considered unpatriotic. Norway's Long Miles. To walk a mile in Norway, by its method of reckoning, one must cover 12.182 yards Ignorance never settles a question. Disraeli EDITORS JOSEY AND KINNER WELCOME VISITORS AT ST. BENEDICT SETTLEMENT. We were delighted to have Editor J. Anthony Josey and Mr. H. B. Kinner call at the Settlement. I cannot find words with which to express just what I think of these two race men. My limited amount of education forbids. But there are others who should be loud in their praise of the good these young men are doing for our people. Oh that the general public would appreciate the real good and worth of these young men. Their hearts go out for the interest of others. We must learn to realize the true value of our colored editors and publishers. If you could but see with the minds eye as I see this old world would soon be adjusted free and equal. We should strive to help push and encourage such young men as Editor Josey and Kinner and in fact all our leading men. When you are talking to your white friends and in fact any one of worth never lose an opportunity to say a good word and push our valuable men to the front. It will not hurt but will tend to lift you in the estimation and eyes of others. Buy their papers in preference to others and you will soon have valuable reading matter and a medium to defend your cause. Speak of the wrongs done you. May the Blade, its Editor and Mr. Kinner, who is in charge of the Milwaukee district succeed and continue to wield an influence for good. Yours for race advancement. Mrs. L. Duncan NO.33 SOCIETY OF VIRGINIANS. Prosperous Brooklyn Corporation Installs Officers For Ensuing Year. Brooklyn.—The Society of the Sons of Virginia, a large and influential membership organization, chartered under the membership corporation laws of New York, closed its fiscal year clear of debt. The reports of the financial secretary, Peter H. Fisher, Sr., and Treasurer Graham H. Carter showed an increase in both membership and in finance. The amount in benefits paid to members who were ill during the year 1916 increased more than 50 per cent. The same was true of the donations made to various charitable objects. The annual meeting for the installation of officers was held on Thursday evening, Jan. 4, at which a large number of members from the Ladies' auxiliary and other invited guests were present. The society is now making an effort to increase its membership to N. BARNETT DODSON. 200. The reports showed that seventeen new members were added to the roll in 1916 and that about thirty more would complete the number desired before steps are taken to increase the benefits to members. The newly elected officers were installed by the Re. William M. Mossa, pastor of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ. They are the following named persons: N. Barnett Dodson, president, elected for the third consecutive year; Eleaner T. Jackson, vice president; Alfred R. Nash, recording secretary; Peter H. Fisher, Sr., financial secretary; Graham H. Carter, treasurer; George Keeling, corresponding secretary; James S. Watkins, sergeant-at-arms, and Giles L. Royster, chaplain. The new members of the board of directors are Jeremiah Keeling, Charles J. D. Kemp and James F. Flippin. The caterer for the occasion was Isaiah S. Walker, a member of the society. Dr. Clarence H. Richardson is the examining physician. CAPABLE YOUNG LEADER Henry Allen Boyd, Chairman of Y. M. C. A., Nashville, Tenn. The selection of Henry Allen Boyd as chairman of the committee of management of the Young Men's Christian association, Nashville, Tenn., was a wise one. Mr. Boyd is a young business man of fine qualifications and rich experience, says N. Barnett Dodson. He is an organizer and financier who knows how to manage. Moreover, he has the confidence of the public, and in any matter relating to the improvement of conditions among our people he will receive the hearty cooperation of members of both races in Nashville. Mr. Boyd's work as a promoter of the Sunday School Congress is well known throughout the country. His success as a business man is equally well known. The Young Men's Christian association workers have but to give the chairman their cooperation and success will reward their efforts. The opportunities afforded members of the association for self help are many, and each should seek to advance himself in his particular line in preparing for future usefulness. When the building recently purchased by the association is put in order for practical use the membership of the branch will increase rapidly. Nashville has hundreds of boys and young men who are anxious to better their condition, and the establishment of the association at this time comes as a great promise to them. Chain Cables. Chain cables were first employed on shipboard in 1811. They were invented by a navy surgeon. You will find second-hand Overcoats, Suits, Ladies' Coats and Shoes for sale at your own price at Joe's Store, Elver House Basement, Opposite C. & N. W. Depot. All copy for publication in the Blade must reach us by Thursday of each week. Our correspondents must write on one side of the paper. 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 the Sisters as well as the Brothers. Yankee Cleaning. Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It's all Cream. Mr. J. S. Wadsworth is in charge of the pool and billiard rooms at the Park Hotel and most cordially invites you to call and see him. Best treatment for all. We are pained to chronicle the death of Mrs. Sara Greene, Lancaster, aunt of Mrs. O. M. Davis, and Mrs. J. W. Brown. Mrs. Davis attended the funeral on Thursday. Mrs. Ivy Lee, 740 W. Washington Ave., has been on the sick list for several days, during which time her friends and neighbors were very attentive. Mrs. Julia Boyd is thanked for her kindness. Mrs. J. H. Kemp, 235 State St. who was indisposed last week, is up as we go to press, to the delight of her many friends. Mr. Henry Jefferson was in Chicago during last week on business. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Jackson are in the city for a few days on account of the indisposition of Mr. Jackson. They are at 312 N. Henry St. Ask your grocer for The Globe Bread. For Birthday and Wedding cakes yhone 533, The Globe Bakery Co. The Blade for sale at Joe's, opposite C. & N. W. Depot. Enter the contest of The Blade's Heading and Motto. Show your skill. If you fail to get The Blade remember you have failed to pay your subscription. Don't fail to hear Atty. Geo. H. DeReff on Feb. 12, Lincoln and Douglass Celebration. Mr. W. R. Harris has been asked to furnish music for the Lincoln and Douglass celebration on Feb. 12th. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. Anything you don't want Joe will buy it. Rev. J. S. A. Mitcham, pastor of the A. M. E. church, Beloit, was in the city Monday for a few hours. The death of Mr. Dodge, brother of Mrs. Eva Ager and Hazel Dodge, occurred at the General Hospital last Saturday. His body was carried to Beloit for burial. The sympathy of all goes out to Miss Hazel Dodge and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ager in their hour of bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby N. Jackson are being entertained by their many friends in royal style during their short stay in the city. Mr. T. E. Hines is on the sick list. You will find the Blade on sale at the Hill Grocery Store, 651 E. Dayton St. and Trotter & Hopkins Pool, Billiard and Barber Shop Parlors. 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. Trade with the Merchants who ask for your patronage through the columns of the Blade. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." Mr. J. E. Lewis, formerly of Alvi, Iowa, but recently of Chicago, is in the city, employed as a linotype operator. Mr. Henry Walters paid our office a visit this week. The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of work furnished. Telephone your News to The Blade. 3369. Yankee Cleaning. RACE PROGRESS IN MIDDLE WEST Interstate Literary Observes Twenty-fifth Anniversary. MUCH GOOD ACCOMPLISHED Successful Career of Dr. Grant G. Brown as Promoter of Intellectual Advancement Among Our People. Honored by Appointment as Deputy Health Officer For County of Sedgwick. Wichita, Kan.—The middle west is contributing its share of the men and women of worth who are helping in the many good movements for advancement. Perhaps in no part of the country are they doing more in a literary way than in this section of the country. The Interstate Literary association of Kansas and the west generally, whose twenty-fifth anniversary was celebrated during the recent holidays, stands out prominently as a distinct sign of real progress. Dr. Grant G. Brown of this town, who retired from the presidency at the session held in Topeka, had the pleasure of presiding over the quarter century session of the association. He is one of the most noted professional men in Kansas and is in the front ranks of all efforts for racial development. He was born in Linneus, Mo., where he started his education in the public schools of that place. It was while in public school that his parents moved to Atchison, Kan., where he continued [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] GRANT G. BROWN, M. D. his studies and made a fine record in both the grammar and high schools, graduating with honors. After his graduation from the high school he entered the State university, where as a student he made good by the side of some of the most brilliant students of both races. He made many friends during his college days. Having decided on his course in life, he entered the medical school at Howard university, Washington, being eager to get the best training possible. He graduated in 1890 in a class of thirty-five. He was among the fortunate in his class, because he was selected as an interior for Freedman's hospital. This is an honor which comes only to a few and is a coveted honor, because it better prepares a man for practical service. In this capacity he served for one year and then returned to his home in Atchison and took the state board examination, which he passed successfully. His worth and ability were soon recognized, and he was selected as the health officer for Atchison county. It was in 1908 that he decided to locate in what is destined to be the greatest city in Kansas, Wichita. He came with a reputation which he had already made in his profession, and it was not long before he had won the confidence of the people of the entire community. Dr. Brown is now a deputy health officer for Sedgwick county, in which the city of Wichita is located. In his work he is often called into consultation by the leaders of both races, who regard his opinion as being of great value. He is ever ready to give his time and attention to matters for racial advancement. In society, in public meetings and that which means the training of the mind, helping the young people to think, he is always counted as one of the best workers for their good. He is one of the organizers of the Interstate Literary association, the largest organization of its kind in this part of the United States. The term of office is only for one year; hence it was only in keeping with the rules of the organization that Dr. Brown was allowed to retire, and even then many expressed a desire to have the rule changed. During the past year and under his administration much good has been accomplished through Dr. Brown's efforts. He was presented a handsome token of esteem by the association at the closing of the twenty-fifth annual session of the association, which meets in Kansas City in December, 1917. Rumor has it in this section of the country that Dr. Brown will soon lead a Washington belle to the marriage altar. Little Alline Buckner Entertains.— Her Tenth Birthday.—Many Present.—Miss Sallie Williams, Chaperon. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Buckner, 419 W. Main St., gave a surprise birthday party in honor of their baby daughter Alline on Saturday afternoon from 2:30 to 6 P. M. The little folks enjoyed the occasion immensely and loathed to leave when the time of their departure arrived. Those present were Saddie Bostick, Chestenia Hill, Ellen and Margaret Allison, Grace Hickman, Helen, Hazel and Richard Horton, Ardela Palmer, William and Geraldine Miller, Harold, Eugene and Eleanor Anderson, John and Albert Weaver, Walter and Paul Henderson. The menu consisted of ice cream, cake, candy and fruit, and games were indulged in. The little ones left wishing Alline many happy birthdays. 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. Advertise your Rooms, Restaurants, Wants, etc., in the Wisconsin Blade as the best people in the Northwest read it regularly. Kentzler & Horstmeier Public Service Garage Everything Pertaining to the Want of Your Car Storage Capacity 200 Cars 105-107-109 West Doty Street Madison, Wis. GRAND THEATER GRAND THEATER 204-206 STATE ST. 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Artists must have material in our hands on or by other particulars address "Contest Department", program of special features for February will be an bank our many subscribers who sent us New Y help we shall realize them. The MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK TO OUR READERS:— Having wished you do we have rolled up our show you what our wish about you and with your friends predict. First of all—to the you the best design for the fit carry with it some app the winner will appear will be awarded by con supply this but we want ing. Second—To the or ing motto for the Blade original—the staff of the All competitors must 1st. For further particu Blade. Our program of spe week. We thank our m With your help we sha MERCHA 23 OPEN SA St. Ben 823 W Home for and Having wished you one and all a Happy and Prosperous New Year we have rolled up our official sleeves and are going to get busy and show you what our wish means. 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We thank our many subscribers who sent us New Year's wishes. With your help we shall realize them. The Editor. MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 Benedict Settlem 823 WINNEBAGO STREET MILWAUKEE, WIS. home for Colored Working G and Women Strangers in the City. OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 --- Either Catholics or Protestants All are Welcome. Either with or without means. MRS. L. DUNCAN You'll l able, w rare an tion of n comes f and long TRY T glad to home. Famedark Brewing Company MASSACHUSETTS --- Farmville Brewing Company Madison, WI You'll Like This Beer-- you'll like its smooth, palate, wholesome flavor -- rare and delicious combination of mildness and snap the comes from thorough brewing and long time ageing. RY THIS BEER. We'll read to deliver a case to you home. You'll like its smooth, palatable, wholesome flavor -- its rare and delicious combination of mildness and snap that comes from thorough brewing and long time ageing. TRY THIS BEER. We'll be glad to deliver a case to your home. Fauerbach Brewing Co. 工 --- 23 WEST MAIN STREET Phone 17 Industrial Institute at Topeka, Kan., Shows Thrift. MANNED BY ABLE FACULTY Institution Which Was Begun as Mere Kindergarten Now Ranks With Foremost Schools In the State—Dr. W. R. Carter's Work Recognized by Governor and Leading Educators. Topeka, Kan.—The Industrial and Educational institute in this city is one of the foremost institutions in the west for the moral, intellectual and industrial advancement of colored youth. While it is a state school, it had its inception in the thrift and industry of its president, Dr. William R. Carter. He has worked his way to the front upon his merits and is considered one of the best qualified educators among our people. He knows by actual experience the needs of the youth of the [Name] DR. WILLIAM R. CARTER. race, especially those who are struggling against great odds to get an education. Dr. Carter is a native of Brunswick, Ga. He is forty-three years of age and has had an interesting career in many good movements. Being a native of the south, he knows and has felt the sting of race prejudice. He received his early training in the public schools of his native town. From the public schools of Brunswick he entered the Tuskegee institute in 1890. He received much encouragement and was also inspired by Dr. Washington to go forward and make the most of his opportunities to fit himself for his life's work. After three years of hard work at Tuskegee institute young Carter received his diploma from the hands of Dr. Washington with this solemn declaration: "I shall ever honor this piece of paper." He returned to Brunswick, and, recognizing that he owed something to his home town, the place that had made it possible for him to get his foundation, he accepted a position in the public school as one of the teachers. He at once gained the love of pupils and their parents. He gave three of his best years' work to Brunswick and resigned to accept a position in Orange Bend, Fla., where he had charge of all the public school work in the county. He conducted all the normals and had under him many teachers. His worth as an educator was recognized by the state, and often he was called into conference with the state superintendent of education. He gave up teaching for a short time and entered Gammon Theological seminary, where he prepared for the ministry. It was at Gammon that his ability as a public speaker and minister manifested itself, and he was classed among the elite ministers of the Baptist denomination. He, however, again resumed school work. He taught for a year at the East Tennessee Normal and Industrial institute, Harriman, Teum. He began teaching in Kansas at the instance of Dr. Booker T. Washington. The school to which he went was a more kindergarten, carried on by a couple from Boston. The need of a larger work was soon felt, and this little school was re-organized into an industrial institute and is now an ideal center of education. At the first session of the state legislature after Dr. Carter took charge of the school $1,500 was appropriated for its support. This amount has been gradually increased to $21,000 per annum. The indebtedness of $3,000 has been paid, and the plant is now worth $175,000. The school has a faculty of ten teachers, and students from ten states are in attendance. Although Dr. Carter is a very busy man, he is intensely interested in all movements for the advancement of his people. He stands high in Masonic, Pythian and Odd Fellow circles. For the past twelve years he has been the only colored member of the board of directors of the Kansas Children's Home society and for several years secretary and treasurer of the Ministerial Union, Topeka, composed of all the white and colored ministers of the city. He has several times been honored by the governor with positions of trust. 1ST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Eden District, Grand Household of Ruth, No. 18, G. U. O. of O. F., States of Illinois and Wisconsin. Arfert Miller, D. G. M. N. G., 417 Seventeenth St., Cairo, Ill. Cairo, Ill., Dec. 15th, 1916. Special Message. Greetings: To all Household of Ruths and Juveniles of the Jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin: I appeal to all to co-operate with the Administration in building up the District work by complying with all the General Laws and the Laws of Eden District, Grand Household of Ruth, No. 18, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Note General Laws of 1912 and 1914. (See pages 71 and 72, sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18 and 19.) Special Notice for 1917. The newly elected W. R. will send her name and address to the Grand Secretary, Bro. James Needham with the seal of the Household of Ruth, also with the name of the M. N. G. signed; and send the same to the D. G. W. R., Mrs. Eva T. Dean, 708 N. Poplar Street, Champaign, Ill., within thirty days. March 1st, of each year is Peter Ogden Day. The second Sunday in May is Annual Thanksgiving Day of the G. U. O. of O. F. and H. H. of R. See Proceedings for Children's Day. See Proceedings for the District Grand Lodge No. 9, and Eden District Grand H. H. of R., No. 18, which meets in Sparta, Ill., the first Tuesday in August, 1917. Arfetter Miller, D. G. M. N. G. 417 Seventeenth Street, Cairo, Illinois. ANNUAL REPORT OF ST. BENEDICT SETTLEMENT. Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 15, 1917. During the year just closed we have tried to do all in our power to help the women of our race and we do herewith submit this our annual report to the public. We have cared for three women during the year and partly supported seven. Bought clothes and books for three children, stored furniture for two families, sent one woman to Chicago at our expense, and one to Indianapolis. Thirty-seven slept free of charge. Found work for eleven, four in the city. Paid rent for one family. Did six weeks' washing for one family and two for another. Visited Mt. Sina hospital, the Emergency, County and St. Joseph hospitals, and many sick at their homes and have given clothing to more than fifty different ones. Feeling that we have done the best to help our women regardless of denomination or station in life, and trusting that this report will meet the general approval, I am yours for the work. Mrs. Laura Duncan, 823 Winnebago St. MILWAUKEE, WIS. PROFESSIONALS. Gladys Sellers to Teach. Gladys Mae Sellers-Smack, Wisconsin's only dramatic Soprano and the only Bronze Melba, has recently completed the Summer course at Madame Ezalia Hackley's Musical School in Chicago and is now ready to give vocal lessons. Her studio at present is at her home, 315 Fourth street where she will gladly interview any person who may apply for her instructions. Her terms are reasonable but she has been pronounced quite efficient. Hill Heads League's Chicago Branch T. Arnold Hill is making good as manager of the Chicago branch of the National League on Urban Conditions. He has had quite a large experience in social work, having been trained at the headquarters of the league in New York. Chicago is a big field, and Mr. Hill will no doubt find many perplexing problems with which to deal. Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes also Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I buy anything you dont want JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BASEMENT Opposite C. & N. W. Depot The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN United States Deposits plus and Undivided Profits Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 A. E. Proudfit President F. G. Brown, Vice-President M. E. Fuller, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt E. B. Steensland H. L. Moseley Jas. B. Ramsay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier The Gas Range IT IS CLEAN--for there are no 'ashes, no coal, wood or kindling, no soot, no smoke. The range itself is neat and clean and easily kept so. It does away with cause for worry both in keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. TI IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. Why? Why, simply because the electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of energy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the electric flat-iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keep it. --- No.144 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR MADISON, WIS.