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The Wisconsin Weekly Blac CREAM CITY Milwaukee and Her Progressive Citizens MILWAUKEE NEWS SERVICE The social event of the week and one which will be long remembered by the guests present was the dinner given by Miss Nellie Smith at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Horton on last Saturday evening. Miss Smith, who has a reputation for the highest culinary skill, served a seven-course dinner in the most elaborate style with the deftness and skill of an experienced hostess. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kinner, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Merritt and Mr. and Mrs. Hoton. Unique favors in the form of valentines were presented each guest and the remainder of the evening was spent in musical diversion. Mr. Clarence Peterson spent Saturday and Sunday in Milwaukee visiting friends. Mr. Rufus Sampson of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial and Advance Agent for the Tuskegee Quintette spent several days in Milwaukee and vicinity leaving Tuesday for Evanson. Mr. Sampson is a gentleman of refinement and intellect and a very able representative of that worthy institution. Mr. Harris Jackson is again able to be out to the delight of his many friends. He became a member of Calvary Baptist Church on last Sunday and is heartily welcomed in that connection. Golden Link Lodge held its annual installation of officers Jan. 25th at the Lodge Hall. The Woman's Improvement Club set at the home of Mrs. E. Williams on last Friday evening where the plans for the club anniversary were concluded. The Club has always made their anniversary a literary and musical treat to the Milwaukee public and this one in connection with the Douglas Memorial will be one of special interest as a splendid program is being planned. There will be speakers of note and a splendid musical program. The program, which is being arranged by the presiden Mrs. Horton and Misses Nellie Smith and Marie Burgette will be announced in our next issue. Don't forget Feb. 15, 1917, at St. Mark A. M. E. Church. The Culture Circle met at the home of the secretary Mrs. Mabel Wilson on Thursday morning. Plan for a dramatic entertainment to be given next month was discussed and a selection of play will be made at the next meeting. Mrs. Jennie Sanford read some interesting facts upon negro evolution from a current periodical and a lesson in spring millinery completed the program, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The next meeting at the home of Mrs. H. B. Kinner will be held at 10:30 Thursday morning. Mr. Wm. Thirll, one of our most promising young men has re-entered North Division High School where he will pursue a science course. Miss Lydia Scott of W. D. H. S. was the only colored girl to have an exhibition of art at the recent advertisers' show at the Auditorium. A silver locket and chain, together with a copper pin designed and carved by hand were the pieces which received much favorable comment. Mrs. Mary J. Burgette is seriously ill with an attack of pneumonia. The Blade staff wishes her a speedy recovery for she is much beloved by all who know her. To Dr. A. L. Herron has been conferred the signal honor of being appointed State Commissioner by Governor E. L. Philipp to co-operate with the National Memorial Association for the erection of a monument or memorial to the memory of the Negro soldiers and sailors who fought in the wars of our country. The Commission has been appointed by Congress to procure and determine upon a location, plan, and design for a memorial in the city of Washington and on Sunday evening a patriotic meeting will be held at St. Mark church to acquaint the public with the work of the commission in connection with the Annual Lincoln Memorial. The honored invited guests are His Excellency, E. L. Philipp, Governor of Wisconsin, and staff, the Mon. Mayor of Milwaukee, D. W. VOL. I Hoan and staff, Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce, Staff and Inmates of National Soldiers' Home, Milwaukee; G. A. R. and Ladies' Adjuncts; Spanish War Veterans; The Milwaukee Sentinel, Evening Wisconsin, Journal, Herold, Germania, News and Leader. Churches: Calvary Baptist, St. Benedict Mission, Greek and Jewish Synagogues, and other churches. Clubs: Young Ladies' Culture Circle, Silver Leaf, Members of Women's Improvement Club, Phyllis Wheaty, B 2, Amanda Woods, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Lodges: Widow Son No. 25, Princess Ellah Chapter No. 22, Golden Link, Gordon, Household of Ruth, Pride of Milwaukee No. 1, K. P. The program will be as follows: Original Poem, Marie A. Burgette; Abraham Lincoln and the Union, Col Wm. J. Cronyr, M. D.; The Negro and the Union, Dr. A. L. Herron; and patriotic Music by audience and orchestra. Dr. Thos. A. Boger will act as Master of Ceremonies. This is expected to be the largest patriotic affair ever witnessed in the city of Milwaukee and all are invited to attend. The first meeting of Autumn Leaf Club of 1917 met at the home of C. E. Shepard, with the following officers presiding: Earl Grimes, President; William Greene, Vice President; Verna Greene, Secretary; Joseph Grimes, Treasurer. The work was principally based upon the rules and regulations of said club. One of the remarkable features of the club was the chronicle written by Miss Verna Greene. At adjournment, luncheon was served which consisted of chicken pie, sandwiches, beets, pickles, cake and coffee. After luncheon some beautiful selections were rendered on the piano by Miss Verna Greene; also a duet was sung by Mr. Joseph Grimes and daughter Linda. The Busy Bee Sewing Circle ladies, together with the Junior Sunshine Sewing Circle will give a Douglass-Lincoln program on February 14th at the home of Mrs. Joseph Grimes. S. C. Craig and Master Everett Grimes who were both on the sick list are improved at this writing. After a four weeks' series of meetings held at the First Baptist Church, they closed Saturday night with great success. The Busy Bee Sewing Circle will meet with Miss Clarissa Shepard next Friday. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Grimes gave a dinner at their home in honor of the Masonic Brothers. Those present were: Messrs. Lester Greene of Chicago, William Greene, S. C. Craig, Joseph Grimes, Elmer Greene, C. E. Shepherd. A grand time was enjoyed by all. Miss Linda Grimes served a very delicious domestic science breakfast to her parents last Saturday morning. Callers at the C. E. Shepard home last Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grimes, Messrs. William and Charles Greene, Joseph Grimes and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klarman and little son Vernon, and Miss Adelaide Larson. MAJOR GEN. MORRIS LEWIS G. U. O. of O. F. Military Branch who will tell of his impression made on him at the January meeting of S. C. M. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT LANCASTER, WIS. February 5, 1917. Special to the Bird Mrs. S. C. Craig. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 1917 DAVID JOHNSON—VIOLINIST. Instruction to beginners and advanced pupils. Terms Will leave city for a sufficient number of scholars. Addr 12th St. Mr. Johnson is a graduate violinist, the son of Prof. Jamone of Chicago's oldest and most distinguished teachers of the has a host of recommendations as a performer and instructor o Instruction to beginners and advanced pupils. Terms reasonable. Will leave city for a sufficient number of scholars. Address 1009—12th St. Mr. Johnson is a graduate violinist, the son of Prof. James Johnson, one of Chicago's oldest and most distinguished teachers of the violin, and has a host of recommendations as a performer and instructor of the violin. twenty-first annual entertainment which was indeed a grand success in every particular. The gathering was a representative one and the best of order prevailed and each vied with the other to make the occasion a success. All hats were off to the West Chicago Lodge and especially the committee, Bros. J. G. Gordon, Chairman T. T. Richardson, F. L. Cuffper, G. L. Lenie, S. L. Aos, D. A. McGowan, F. L. Washington, for their untiring efforts. The refreshments were in keeping with the high cost of living for which the chairman is to be held responsible. The outlook for the Lodge for the ensuing year seems bright and each member pledged to work for the upbuilding of the order. Newly Elected Officers. The following officers were elected for the year 1917: N. G.—S. L. Amos. Who will be the guest of the Lincoln Memorial Soicety and address the citizens of Madison on the subject: "Lincoln and His Anti-Slavery Attitude" Monday night at the St. Paul A. M. E. church. CASTLEBERRY, ALA. Dr. P. W. White is holding the 8th Anniversary of the Marietta Baptist church this week. Rev. S. B. Thornton is having abundant success. He is the new M. E. Church Pastor at Castleberry. He has made many warm friends. Rev. I. A. Chants, Deputy for the American Woodmen, was here last week and added several new members to the Order. Mrs. Minnie Harris and Mrs. Mobley are making large preparations for the harvest of strawberries this season. Rev. I. Antry, one of the largest strawberry growers in this section, will have nearly one hundred acres of berries to gather in April. Mr. Crawley, merchant and farmer at Hampton reports business in a flourishing condition. Only a few Negroes in this section are leaving to go North but are planning to go in early Spring. Rev. Thornton and Rev. Whitiker spent Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roach, they were highly entertained. Mr. Ike is commander of the American Woodmen's Camp. Rev. Thornton and Rev. Whitaker had dinner with him last Sunday. Rev. Prof. D. F. Whitaker lectured to a crowded house on South America last week. There is some talk of building a Negro town at Hampton Ridge, Ala. Rev. A. W. Butler preached an able sermon at the M. E. church last Sunday. It was a rare treat. Mrs. Travis was out of town last week on business. WEST CHICAGO LODGE NO. 3969 G, U, O, of O, F. Twenty-first Annual Entertainment. —A Jolly Good Time and Helpful Suggestions. Monday night, the 29th inst. at Lakewood hall the members of West Chicago Lodge gathered for their twenty-first annual entertainment which was indeed a grand success in every particular. The gathering was a representative one and the best of order prevailed and each vied with the other to make the occasion a success. All hats were off to the West Chicago Lodge and especially the committee, Bros. J. G. Gordon, Chairman, T. T. Richardson, F. L. Cufter, G. L. Lenie, S. L. Aos, D. A. McGowan, F. L. Washington, for their untiring efforts. The refreshments were in keeping with the high cost of living for which the chairman is to be held responsible. The outlook for the Lodge for the ensuing year seems bright and each member pledged to work for the upbuilding of the order. Newly Elected Officers. The following officers were elected for the year 1917: N. G.—S. L. Amos; V. G.—R. Mangram; P. N. G.—J. Stout; N. F.—J. F. Armstrong; P. N. F.—J. P. Buford; P. S. L.—F. J. Washington. FROM PEQRIA, ILL Under the leadership of the Woman's Aid Club a public mass meeting will be held at Co. K Armory on Feb. 9th at 8:00 o'clock, commemorating the birth of Fred Douglas. The public is invited to attend the meeting. There is no admission charge. Any person wishing to make a contribution toward the restoration of Douglas Home may call the Chairman of Committee on Arrangements, Mrs. F. S. Shepherd, 1209 Second St. Mrs. Addie M. Brown, inmate of Household of Ruth 408, died at her residence 217—7th Ave. last Sunday at the age of 46 years and 4 months. She is surveyed by her husband and two sisters, whose grief is shared by the sister of the Household of Ruth, and a host of admiring friends. But our loss is Heaven's gain. Mr. C. Barton, headwaiter of the Leland Hotel in Springfield, Ill., spent last week home with his wife, at 422 Fifth Ave. Mrs. Annetta Winslow, late bride, has returned from her home in Springfield, Ill., where she spent a pleasant visit. The two sermons by Rev. F. H. Curtright of the Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday were very inspiring. The Social Center is open for all, so please make it a go by speaking for it and come to it yourself. Mr. Chas. Bollinger, barber, late of Madison, Wis., is now located at 205 North Washington St. Mr. Chas. Coleman, of the firm of Coleman & Skinner, (Buffet) left on last Monday morning to visit his sisters in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Philadelphia, Pa. He will be gone for about two months. Mr. James Finch, manager of the Young Men's Social Club, left for Chicago this week. A grand concert recital by the world's famous singer and pianist will be given by Madam Hurd Fairfax at the Ward Chapel A. M. E. church Thursday evening, February 8, under the auspices of Pastor's Aid Committee. Don't fail to her her. Advertise your Rooms, Restaurants, Wants, etc., in the Wisconsin Blade as the best people in the Northwest read it regularly. TOOK REVENGE FOR DEATH OF HIS WIFE. Mob Hung Her to Tree, but He Killed Six and Made His Getaway. Athens, Ga., Feb. 2.—Two little boys (one white) get to fighting in a town a few miles from here and the result was that the mother of the Race boy slapped the white one. 12 men-formed a mob and took her to the outskirts of the city and lynched her. They hung her body to a tree and then went to where her husband was working and asked him to come and help them cut down a cow which was too heavy for them. He went and was dumfounded when he saw that it was his wife. He humbly begged of them to allow him to go home and get a sheet to wrap it around her. They consented. While in the house he put his Winchester under the sheet and came back. They waited to watch him, but he had beat them to it. Approaching them, he opened fire, killing six. Before they could get him he made his escape. The Associated Press never said anything about the matter. —Chicago Defender. NOTICE! A meeting of the Lincoln Memorial Society is called to meet Sunday next at 4 P. M. at the Blade office. The following will take due notice and be present: Geo. Buckner, Allen Henderson, A. T. Stewart, J. S. Mosley, Asa Washington, Jos. Gentry, G. G. Mosley, W. R. Harris, J. H. Kemp, John W. Hill, T. E. Hines, Z. A. Trotter, Wm. Hopkins, S. S. Steele, S. R. Banks, Moses Jefferson, Thos. Horton, Wm. Miller, O. M. Davis, V. C. Turner, H. D. Caisey, Wm. Carmihel, J. W. Eubanks, J. N. Wilson, David Thornton, I. Brown, Paul Oliver, A. J. Hutchinson, N. B. Byrd, C. C. Scott, Wm. Hickman, Jas. Jordan, Aug. Wiley, Herman Jordan and Cortrell, Henry Walters and Charles Stevens. OSHKOSH, WIS. Special to the Blade. Mrs. C. A. Scott is convalescent after a week's illness. Mr. Scott returned to his dining work Jan. 31st inst. Quite a number of race people have visited the city lately but the reporter was unable to get in touch with their names. Oshkosh people experienced the worst snow and wind storm of the season Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Mr. Johnny Ray, one of our leading young men, is making good with the Payne Lumber Co. Mr. Hay and Mr. Roy Davis are the only two colored machinists out of two thousand men working for the company. Mrs. J. W. Smith is now at the home of her mother and sisters-in-law at Ft. Smith, Ark. She writes that the south is the place where hospitality has no limit. The Oshkosh readers of the Blade are anxiously waiting to hear those Wedding Bells ring out for Mr. Wm. Johnson. The announcement was made through these columns three weeks ago. Get busy Mr. Johnson. Oshkosh and Fond du Lac are much in need of a Fraternal Order. Where there is unity there is strength. Let's get together. J. W. Smith. Mr. A. C. Henderson entertained a few of his many friends with some of the latest Victor records in his comfortable apartments at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rice. Monday evening, Jan. 29th. During the Musical Program dainty refreshments, including cigars and cigarettes were served. Every one present had a jolly good time. P. S. Mr. Arthur Summers of Chicago is running between Oshkosh and Milwaukee for a few days. Mrs. Ida Ray, 312 Division St., has been quite sick but she is reported to be getting along nicely. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Eli Rice is the busiest man in town during this cold spell. Mr. Rice has charge of a chain of furnaces owned by some of our wealthiest people here. Mr. Rice and his entire family has been suffering with cold but they are not confined to their bed Mrs. John Turner, who has been indisposed for several weeks with the La Grippe, is able to be out again to the delight of friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Teemer will leave Wednesday for Beloit and Rockford where they are expecting to locate and purchase a home. Jacksonville, Ill., Jan. 29, '17. Editor J. Anthony Josey, Dear Sir: Enclosed you will please and order for $1.50 for subscription to the Blade, also the officers of 291 which were installed Jan. 15th: P. M. N. G.—Minerva Denritt. M. N. G.—Sarah Rice. R. N. G.—Kitty Brown. N. G.—Jessie Allen. W. R.—Jennie Jones. W. T.—Angie Harris. W. P.—Lucy Bolden. W. Chamberlin—Mary E. Banks. W. Usher—Winnie Holmes. W. Shephard, Lilly Moore. W. Council, Martha Wilson. Trustees—N. J. Blue, Mary E. Banks, and Lilly Moore. Senior Stewards—N. J. Blue and Ollie Williams. Junior Stewards—Mattie Jackson and Alice Scott. The officers were installed by the Ex-D. G. M. N. G. Mrs. Nona F. Taylor refreshments were served. Yours in P. H. and P. Nannie Blue. GREAT CELEBRATION The Lincoln Memorial Society will grandly celebrate Abraham Lincoln's and Frederick Douglas' Birthdays at the A. M. E. church on the 12th hst. with Atty. Geo. H. De Reff of Milwaukee as guest of honor. All that the colored people have become, all that they are likely to be, they owe it in a large measure to Douglas and Lincoln. The great Anti-slave leader was born Feb. 14, 1817. Every Colored citizen should join and help make this occasion a success. The Society extends through the columns of the Blade accordingly welcome to the citizenry of Madison. HEAR JOS. H. DOUGLASS, THE RACE'S GREATEST VIOLINIST AT ST. MARK A. M. E. CHURCH, FEB. 22ND. The colored citizens of Milwaukee should congratulate the Phyllis Wheatly Art club upon securing the service of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. Douglass. There is no better way to show your appreciation than to be present on the night of the 22nd of February. Every race loving citizen of the Cream City irrespective of your affiliation should fall in line and work to pack the church on this occasion. You will miss a rare treat if you fail to hear Mr. Douglass. He is the most famous violinist of the race and is heralded from coast to coast. DO YOU KNOW HIM? We would like to find the where-abouts of Edwin Carmicheal. He left Atlanta, Ga., about 17 years ago. We are informed that he is in or around Detroit, Mich. Any information will be glady received and appreciated. The Wisconsin Blade, Madison, Wis. OUR EDITOR who spoke before the Judiciary Committee of the Senate in opposition to the Bennett Intermarriage Bill on last Wednesday. Journal of Opinion and Circulation. and as second-class matter 1916, at the post office at Wis., Wis., under rthe Act of 13, 1879. Address all communications to THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE, 312 N. 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De Reff of Milwaukee was one worthy of much praise and he received congratulations from the members of the committee and the vast number of visitors present which included the best brain of the State regardless of color. He had sufficient data and facts to prove his contention and more than once was applauded for his stand. We are in receipt of the program announcing the 22nd Annual Celebration at the Liberty Baptist church on the 12th inst. Rev. Ernest Hall, D. D., as with the principal speaker. We note with pleasure the names of Pattman, Grier, Wordlaw, Miles, Thomas, W. J. Moore, F. A. Hamilton, Robt. Goosby and Thomas Goosby, who were the founders of this organization at the call of the Editor of the Blade 22 years ago. We wish to thank the Society for its broad and liberal views and in electing us as an honorary member. Long live the L. M. S. and its members. BABEL OF TONGUES. Alien Residents to Be Taught English at Night Classes. Bayonne, N. J.—In an effort to Americanize this city Preston H. Smith, superintendent of schools here, will institute this fall and winter night classes for the instruction of its population in the English language. Of its 70,000 inhabitants Bayonne has 35,000 who speak foreign tongues. If these can be induced to adopt the language of the republic Mr. Smith believes that it will be better for business, better for education and much better in case of strikes. As he pointed out, when one side in a labor dispute does its arguing in a speech in comprehensible to the other side there is not much chance of a satisfactory settlement. HON. L. H. PALMER. District Brand Master, F. & A. M. Capital City Lodge F. & A. M. was visited by D. G. M. Palmer on Wednesday night and lecture to the craft. Mr. Palmer was in Madison to oppose the intermarriage bill of white and colored people. He made a strong plea before the Judiciary Committee and was also listened to with much interest. WHAT OUR FRIENDS SAY ABOUT US My Dear Sir and Fraternal Brother: For some weeks, through the promptings of some one's journalistic courtesy, I have been receiving the Wisconsin Weekly Blade, and if you are the one, I can think of no one else, permit me to thank you for the same. As an old and somewhat seasoned member of "The Fourth Estate," such courtesies are highly prized. Also, may I be permitted to compliment you for the typographic taste and judgment displayed in the "make-up" of The Blade, and beyond that, the unpretentious, unboastful spirit prevailing its clear, c-isp and thoughtful editorial advice and reflection. It is to such race enterprises as this of your's and your co-workers, Mr. Editor, inspired by a broad unselfish spirit, backed by clean hearts, clear brains, tactful judgment and equipped pens, that the race—Our race; for which it speaks and toils; is a Light, a Beacon and an Advocate, must look to today, tomorrow, and still tomorrow, for strength, for cheer and guidance, to the Heights above; the Security and Opportunity of "A Perfect Day," as American Citizens; enjoyed—TO THE SHAME OF OUR COUNTRY, BE IT SAID, by every race variety comprising its citizenry—EXCEPT OUR OWN. Your task is an arduous one—sometimes a thankless one, and that it is so, you have my sympathy; but, that it is also a noble one, this battling for Right and Fair Play, for an Even Chance, a Place in the sun, for the Men and Women, the Boys and Girls, the Institutions, the Ambitions of a People, I congratulate you; there is, there can be NO LOFTIER ASPIRATION. W. Allison Sweeney. 3250 Vernon Ave., Chicago, Ill. Feb. 4, 1917. ORIGIN OF OUR HOLIDAYS. A Woman's Influence In Nationalizing Thanksgiving. First and last enough sentiment has been expended upon American politics to equip a regiment of poets laureate. Distinctly American holidays are full of it. Fourth of July, of course, made itself. The 22d of February became one by common consent. It had its origin in a convivial supper in a New York tavern in 1783, when a company met to listen to an original ode and drink innumerable toasts. Enthusiasm survived the wine, and as the gentlemen went gayly and unsteadily home they swore to meet again on future anniversaries. Regarded at first as a purely party custom, it broadened beyond Federal circles to take in all Americans. Jefferson's followers attempted a similar observance in his honor, but he countered with another bit of sentiment, refusing to divulge the date, on the ground that only the birthday of the nation should be so treated. Thanksgiving was sectional and religious as well as political, and sentiment graced it in plenty. One of the customs that lingered in good old New England households until the middle of the last century was to lay five grains of corn upon the plate of every person at table in memory of a day in early colonial history when five ships came sailing into harbor just in time to chase away the specter of famine. It was Washington who appointed the first national day of thanksgiving at the instance of congress, after the adoption of the constitution. For many years, however, annual observance of the day remained a matter of state action, virtually confined to New England. Like the 22d of February, it became a national custom only gradually; unlike the 22d of February, it spread largely through the influence of a woman, Mrs. Sarah Josepha Hale, who advocated it for twenty years in the editorial columns of Godey's Lady Book—Helen Nicolay in Century. Beauty Beauty is as real a need to the civilized man as anything else. Any one who doubts this should reflect what money and thought he and his expend on beauty as he sees it in one form or another, in their houses, furniture, clothes, gardens and what not; how every one, rich and poor, spends according to his means for these things and insists on having them as good and handsome as he can afford and understand.—New York Times. Bracelets and Lunatics Bracelets have been worn from time immemorial, but few wearers of the golden bands of the present day know that they were once used to distinguish the insane. Before lunatics were confined to asylums they wore an armlet for distinction. Very Capable. Mrs. Newlywed -I want a cook, but she must be capable. Head of Employment Agency -Madam. I have several on my books capable of anything. Hard Fists. Salt, water and turpentine form a solution which is often used by boxers to harden their hands. The Alexandrian Library. The most celebrated of ancient libraries was that at Alexandria. It contained 700,000 volumes. Nan Harper was waiting for her train when the three men passed her and came to a pause near the gate where the western express would discharge its passengers. At first the men spoke in low tones, but as the conversation continued their tones grew a little louder until Nan could not help hearing what they said. What they said was startling enough to her ears. "You'll recognize him, Bill?" "Never seen him in my life," was the surly answer. "How about you, Jim?" "Same here. I never saw him, but Durgee wrote that we'd know him by the yellow marigold in his buttonhole." "Why would he be wearing that?" "Oh, it's a sign, that's all! Durgee said he'd tag him so we couldn't miss him. Oh, we'll get him all right!" "He'll wish he'd never testified against Tom Telford," growled one of the men. Another jagged evilly. "Just how you going to do it?" "Same old way," returned the other carelessly. "A crack in the right place will fix him." "Sh-h!" warned the other. "The dame on your left is listening." They moved swiftly away to the other side of the gate, and Nan stood rigid, outwardly calm, but inwardly a-quiver with fear for the man who would come walking through that gate with a marigold in his buttonhole, walking to certain death, for it was nothing less than death that these men were planning for the wearer of the yellow flower. Common sense told her that she would only get herself into trouble by interfering in this instance, but impulsive Nan was not on good terms with common sense, so her family said, and now, instead of forgetting all about the conversation she had overheard, Nan was planning how she could warn the marigold man of the danger that menaced him. So when the gate slid back and the passengers began to pour out into the station Nan forgot all about looking for Cousin Phoebe, whom she had come to meet, and her eyes went roving for a man with a yellow marigold in his buttonhole, a man who was near to death. All at once she saw Cousin Phoebe trotting along, peering nearsightedly about, and walking beside her was a tall young man in a gray suit. He was carrying Fido's basket for Cousin Phoebe. Nan saw Phoebe and the strange young man as they came up the train shed toward the gate, and before they were framed in the opening she saw that the man wore a yellow marigold in his buttonhole. In an instant she had slipped under the rope, darted past the gate and dung herself upon the astonished marigold man, tearing the offending blossom from his lapel. "Nan," bleated Cousin Phoebe, "what are you doing?" Nan, with the marigold crushed in her coat pocket, turned a rosy face up to the amazed youth. "I beg your pardon," she stammered. "But I couldn't let you wear that." By this time they were in the station, and Nan, glancing furtively about, saw the three conspirators still watching the doorway for the man with the marigold. The stranger was putting Fido's basket into Cousin Phoebe's hands, and that lady was expressing her gratitude in no measured terms. "I'm ready, Nan," she said. "Yes, Cousin Phoebe," hesitated the girl. "I would like to speak to—to—Mr. Brooks a moment." He was looking down at her in a puzzled way. He was wondering what game this extremely pretty and evidently refined girl was playing. First she had snatched the flower from his buttonhole. Second, she had told him she couldn't let him wear it, and now she was calling him by a fictitious name. Did she really think he was some acquaintance, or was she just crazy? "Don't think I am quite a lunatic," Nan said to him breathlessly, "but I heard three men plotting to kill a man who would come through the gate wearing a marigold in his lap, a man who had something to do with a Mr. Telford"—he started a little at that—and so, you see," she smiled uncertainly, "I had to find the man who was wearing a marigold and take it away with me. Wasn't it lucky you were with Cousin Phoebe?" "Well, you are plucky," he said gratefully. "I am John Ransom. Please introduce me to Cousin Phoebe, and then we can talk comfortably, for I must thank you for what you have done." So Nan introduced Cousin Phoebe to the delightful young man who had carried Fido, and somehow matters seemed more natural now that she knew his name and could place him as one of Nan's friends. Still Nan must explain why she had she dug herself at Mr Ransom in that bold manner. Cousin Phoebe permitted the young NOTE-All communication to this department must be signed. The name will not be published unless desired OUR MID-WINTER GRADUATES. There are not many of our girls and boys coming out at this season of the year but there is one little lady who has made so splendid a record that to overlook her graduation would be gross neglect. ever, that if your previous train has been sufficient there will be difficulty in getting into a white traing school. ORIGINAL POEM In the sunny land Miss Nancy Poindexter, oldest daughter of Mr. Wm. Poindexter, has finished a course at the Milwaukee County trade school. This school in its first organization just a few years ago was intended for branch of the county corrective system but so great was the demand for such institution that the policy was changed and there are now 400 girls there studying the domestic industries. Miss Poindexter is the first colored girl to enter and she has graduated with the highest honors. Besides going daily to school which was on the extreme outskirts of the city this little lady has been housekeeper for her father and brothers together with a younger sister and the pluck and tenacity which she has exhibited deserves the highest praise. So earnest was she in her anxiety to make a good record that she recently solicited the prayers of the church congregation to help her through and on last Sunday she joyously announced to the Sunday School that she had been successful. After a month's post course in advanced millinery Miss Poindexter will be prepared to do the community tailoring and hat making and we hope to see her industry rewarded by an extensive patronage. "So worship thru your labor Great heights for you await. The whole world is your workshop My sweet girl graduate." The correspondence in our last issue seems to have occasioned much comment and we have received two letters upon the same subject. It is impossible for us to print the one from Madison inasmuch as it makes a direct attack upon individuals and institutions. If the writer wishes to alter these phases of the letter we will be glad to print the same. This column is for comment and suggestion and not for direct criticism or censure. Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 4, 1917. Woman's Realm Editor, Wisconsin Blade. Dear Madam: I read with much interest the letter from the lady in Northern Wisconsin and your reply to it. I think both are very good and yet there still remains a few things you have overlooked. I have watched this thing carefully and have noticed that it is not the native northern woman who is so superior acting but the southern colored woman who has just been up here a little while. Down there they live in small towns and just know how to write their names and when they come up here and strike a community where there are not many people they begin to pretend to be what they are not. They then want to ignore their southern sisters because they know we know just how they have lived in the past. As far as I can see there are not half a dozen families in these northern towns that have been here for more than fifteen years and yet they talk about coming into our community and coming into "our midst" forgetting that when they came they were glad to find anyone who would take up with them. You speak about southern women coming up here and not making their presence felt. Aren't there a lot of who have been here for years and never do anything but criticize? It is this set of people who think they are above their fellows who should be the problem and not the newcomer. Milwaukee is too full of women who are living lives and doing nothing to help better conditions. I have never seen a place where all the work rested upon such a few women and I think if you look them all over you will find that many who are giving you the best support in all your uplift movements are southern women so some of them are making their presence felt. I want to hear more on this. We all need a little shaking up and I'm glad you give both sides chance to express themselves. Wishing your column success. My Dear Miss Burgette: Will you please tell me if there is a colored training school for nurses in Wisconsin and where is it located? I want to be a trained nurse but do not care to go all the way to Provident Hospital in St. Louis. Respectfully, H. M. B. Dear H. M. B.:— There is no colored training school for nurses in our state. There is also a Provident Hospital in Chicago, The Evanston Sanitarium in Evanston, Ill., and The Home Sanitarium in Jacksonville, Ill., all of which are nearer than St. Louis. I think, how- ever, that if your previous training has been sufficient there will be no difficulty in getting into a white training school. ORIGINAL POEM In the sunny land Over the golden plains So many miles away, In a dear old State; Where the folks are great, I can hear your voice to-day. In the land of the free Where you should be And it seems quite strange to me, In this dear State Our folks are great, And there is hospitality. But if you dwell Where the weeping willows grow, It won't be long You will sing the song, To Madison I must go. Although it far Quite far away, From the South to the North you see And a few more months We will sing the song It is Spring time here for me. We are in need of a colored Physician, And a citizen, man like you And if you don't fear Come over here, There is plenty of work to do. Violets are blooming And the crickets are gay, The blue birds are singing, That Springtime is near, And Easter is coming The Lord will provide We believe you are seeking A bride by your side. Best wishes kind Doctor And dear thoughts of you, In Mississippi you have plenty to do, Care for the sick, the weak and the lame, Come to Wisconsin and care for the same. A poem dedicated to Dr. William Martin. By Miss Lizzie Adair, No. 3 S. Lake St., Madison, Wis. The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis. Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Stanlord P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges S. T. 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RESTAURANT When in Milwaukee visit the ELITE CAFE Meals at all hours Lunches 10-15-20c and up ROBERT WHITE, Prop. 267 Fourth St. KEYSTONE RESTAURANT OPEN ALL HOURS D. MOORE, Prop. 251 Fouth St., Milwaukee, Wis. ROOMS — For nice rooms see Mrs. M. Ward, 1706 Prairie St., Milwaukee, Wis. J. BECKETT FINE GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS 622 Vliet St., Milwaukee, Wis. D. SCHWEER Funeral Director and Embalmer Carriages and Hearses to Let 516 Chesnut St. Phone Grand 607. Milwaukee Mr. Schweer directs more colored funerals than any other man in the state, because he does his business fairly. BROOK'S CAFE First Class Service Home Cooking 288 Fourth Street Milwaukee, Wis. S. BENISH Meat Market Fancy Cuts a Specialty Poultry, Game, Oysters in Season Tel. 720 Winnebago St. Grand 2194 Milwaukee MRS. LEPGOLD'S Employment Office is able to furnish women with general housework May go home nights Office 314 4th St. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Velvet Ice Cream It's All Cream Kennedy Dairy Co. 618 University Ave. Phone 778 The Blade for sale at Joe's, opposite C. & N. W. Depot. Mr. Paul Oliver who has been in the city for several weeks left last Monday for the Windy City. While here he made many warm friends among the fair sex. Trade with the merchants who ask for your patronage through the columns of the Blade. LOCALS You will find second-hand Over- coats, Suits, Ladies’ Coats and Shoes for sale at your own price at Joe's Store, Elver House Basement, Op- posite C. & N. W. Depot. Mrs. Charlotte Abrams entertained a few friends on last Tuesday eve- ning at the home of Mrs. Phoebia Lawrence. Quite a pleasant time was spent. 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. Don't fail to attend the Lincoln and Douglas exercise at St. Paul A. M. E. church at 8 o'clock P. M. Monday, Feb, 12th. Our collector will eali to see you next week. Be prepared to pay your subscription. + Edwin Hill, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hill, 210 N. Blair St., was accidently scalded, but not seri- ous, on last Sunday night. 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. Mr. J. B. Caple is in the city from Milwaukee to enter the University Agriculture Dept. He is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp. Yankee Cleaning. Atty. Geo. H. De Reff, Ex-Assem- blyman L, H. Palmer and Editor J. Anthony Josey appeared and spoke vefore the committee of the State Senate on Wednesday in opposition to the Bennett Inter-Marriage bill. Every race loving citizen should hear Atty. Geo. H. DeReff on the 12th at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The Lincoln Memorial will hold memorial cervice of Douglass and Lincoln at 8 PM. Don't fail to hear Atty. Geo, H. De eff at the St. Pui A.M. 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If you fail to get The Blade re- member you have failed to pay your subseription, Ask your grocer for The Globe Bread. For Birthday and Wedding cakes yhone 688, The Globe Bakery 0. Mr. J. 8. Wadsworth is in charge of the pool and billiard rooms at the Park Hotel and “most cordially in- vites you to call and see him. Best treatment for all. Call 713 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It's all Cream. Not Far Wrong. “Acutocra-c-y,” spefled Tommy, reading aioud. After a pause he pro- ‘Bounced it triumpbantly—“autocragy.” And be wondered why his father laughed.—Chicago Herald. Partly True. _ “James told me that he gets $200 0 “James told me that he gets $200 a week from the concern he works for.” “So be does—to pnt in the bank for them.”—Raltimore American. HEADING AND MOTTO CONTEST Send in your suggestion to the con- test editor, get busy and win the prize. Remember the contest closes March Ist. MEN’S FORUM. W. B, Truhe. CHARACTER VS. REPUTATION Se ee ee eee eee) eee ee and, by the way, you fellows who haven’t a “Y” of your own to enjoy haven't begun to live. Those were the hours to which every man of us locked forward during the rush of the day in office, lecture room or shop for then we could lounge and read at will. “Say ‘Chet’ are you going to hear Prof. Willis tomorrow evening?” I asked one of the fellows. “Not for me, thanks, I have no time for old Willis, you know, Bud, that’s my way, anytime I lose conti- dence in a fellow once, take note, I don’t pretend to have any use for him and Willis has got my goat.” It was the first time that this sub- ject had been broached at the “Y.” Some of the fellows were still in high school and Prof, Willis was principal up there so we didn’t discuss the mat- ter before them, We had all heard the unpleasant rumors that were afloat and they were so contrary to the estimation in which we all held the man that it was rather hard to be- lieve—but now that the subject was before us everybody was going to have his say. “Poor policy, Chet,” said Chuck Fisher laying his “Popular Mechan- ies” on the table and stretching, “you know we are always told ‘Don’t do as do, but as I tell you to do,’ old Prof. Willis being of the Man-Adam is due one fall at least—but somehow I hate to see a fellow’s rep shot to pieces,— boys” and he tapped the table with his pencil—“if you can’t be good be care- ful or they'll be playin’ golf with your character.” ‘The altruist rose from his seat near the grate fire. He turned a look of disgust at Chuck and I could see that he was peeved right. “What's the matter Al, I inquired, “hope our con- versation is not offensive.” “No it’s not offensive—sounds rather defensive to me” was the curt rejoinder. “Oh I say, Chuck protested” sorry T bored you but you needn't slam like that—it's easy to see you got a raise at the office today—come on stay a while and chat, we'll change the sub- | ject if that’s what peeved you.” We all | had & sneaking regard and respect for AJ and our epncern was genuine. bese AitruB sofened: “Oh it’s all | right fellows, I guess but it just hap- | pens that your general remarks grated lon me, you see Willis is a friend of mine, I know the man and know that all this chat about his being implicated in the Drake mix-up is absurd. A man like this doesn’t need a nobody like me to champion his cause but I'm going to tell you fellows a few facts —just because it might make a differ- ence to you. I don’t know who it was that start- ed this ugly lie or why and of course it doesn’t make a bit of difference to me or anybody else who ever knew the man, He’s as cleans as the doc- trine he preaches, as big as the posi- tion he holds; and will live down this thing as many a man and every man who was right has done—but the point is this:—you fellows ought to be able to see the distinction between character and rep. Character is the wood beneath, any man who has once tested the wood knows that there is no chance of change there. Fire may scorch and burn but it cannot make pine of good clean maple (“Al” work- ed in the office of a !umber company) and no change ever occurs that alters the value of the stocl. Reputation is the finish that public opinion puts on one and public opin- ion takes pleasure in scratching off its veneer in an endeavor to spoil the finish. It scratches and scrapes and in many cases where its object is not attained at that it applies an acid that smokes and fumes and eats off the veneer but let me tell you, the old wood is the same; that's charac- ter. Willis is just a man—as you say and, when he, for the sake of the young ones whom he labors with, at- tempted to set things right and vin- dicate himself—the gaping, yawning, omniverous public with its blood- thirsty jaws set, snapped and called his remarks—<confossion. By Jove it makes my blood boil. But Chuck, what I meat, the character was there. I was the first one to tell Prof. of the gossip. He was hurt—but sim- ply expressed a hope that his friends would consider the matter—this weird inconsistent charge would kill itself by the incongruity on the face of it— but he thought of his girls and boys. His lecture tomorrow is on ‘The ethics of the Profession’ it is daring—it is a perth ae: 2 ee RE OT ETRE a into the case, “but somehow it struck home—as it happens I know some. thing about the case—I might know the real offender. Good night, fel- lows, see you at the lecture tomorrow might.” Gee, who'd have thought it was in him"—whistled Chet—“hereafter I'l knock wood and leave the scratching for the hens.” Will B, Truhe. Milwaukee, Wis,, Feb., ’17 Dear Ed.: Please send me the Blade regularly. I will pay for a year’s subscription when you call. I find lots of news in your paper and enjoy reading it. I leave the city which | am thinking of doing soon, I will have you for- ward it to me also. M, D. Shepherd, 622 Poplar St. Dear Sir:— I am a subscriber of your paper and I'm surprised to hear so much comment on it by my customers. 1 have a lots of colored people tradiug with me and most all of them speak a good word for the Blade. You maj leave my ad in until further notice Very truly, S. Benish. 722 Winnebago St. Sound Advice by M. D. Shepperd, 33( 6th St., Milwaukee, Wis. We are living in an age of much uneasiness and thrift. An age when the races should get together for the ‘good of its members. We should be worthy examples of the lowly Naza- rene. “How can you claim to love [God, whom you have ‘ot seen sod hate your brother whom you have seen?” I am not a church worker but would like to have some of our leaders in this work to answer this question for me through the columns of the Blade. Do you think one should be laughed at when they walk out to church because they are not regular members, or would it make a visitor feel more like returning if you should make them weleome? I think it is time for us as a race to unite as other races, and not try to crush one anoth- er. If you see your brother down why not give to him a helping hand. Don't walk a block out of the way just to keep from meeting him, or to laugh when you meet him on the street, because you are in business. If you are in business you need his support. Why should the colored citi- zens of Milwaukee stand so far apart? “United we stand, divided we fall.” And as our Saviour said “If there be ‘one among you without sin let him cast the first stone”. So I will await the answer to these questions through the columns of the Blade, 1 am will- ing to extend a helping hand, why not you? And then may we pass safely through ilie Gate at the end. Eden District, Grand Household of Ruth, No. 18, G. U. 0. of 0. F., States of Illinois and Wisconsin.— Arfetter Miller, D. G. M. N. G., 417 Seventeenth St., Cairo, Il. Cairo, Ill, Dec. 15th, 1916. pea a ee ee eee ae eee Greetings: To all Household of Ruths and Juveniles of the Jurisdie- tion 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, 18, 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., with- in thirty days. | March Ist, of each year is Peter Ogden Day. The second Sunday in May is An- nual Thanksgiving Day of the G. U. 0. of 0, F. and H. H. of R. See Proceedings for Children’s Day. See Proceedings for the District Grand Lodge No. 9, and Eden Dis- trict Grand H. H. of R., No. 18, which meets in Sparta, Ill., the first Tues- day in August, 1917. Arfetter Miller, D. G. M. N. G. 417 Seventeenth Street, Cairo, Illinois. NOTICE St, Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. Anyone found in- ducing them to an immoral place ot play will be punished ‘o the fullest extent of the law. Mrs. Laura Duncan, 823 Winnebago St., Milwaukee, Wis. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISE- HAVE YOUR ee ae. GOWNS, HATS, Lh ee cone Ne i s and other apparel always fresh FAY iere'tg bendy "lnmeds Wi 5 ie our aid your Wardrobe will al- a, (Y. amt See aeesis coeton, HER TeV wear an old looking article of eT o apparel. Every time we dry clean tu See costume we re. Madison Steam Dye Works “The Old Reliable.” Established 1884. 116 S. Pinckney St. W. STRELOW, Prop. Phone 2485 MENTS. WANT COLUMN ROOMS—For nice rooms see Mrs. M. 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The Menges Pharmacie CHINESE HAVE PLAN TO RID HOUSE OF GHOSTS Urge Novel iii of Taking Haunt From American Legation. Washington—A legend has gone around Peking that the American le gation is haunted; that the shade of an officer who lost his Ife during the Roxer massacres of white men In 1900 ig in the habit of occasionally visiting his old quarters in the legation, greatly to the discomfort of the occupants, Yuis aroused Considerable Interest among the Chinese In Peking. ‘Their own spooks, being daily or rather night- ly companions, do not excite much at- tention. But a foreign ghost is quite a new thing. A Chinese gentleman named ‘Hsu Nat Hsin bas taken the matter seriously to lieart and has felt moved to write to the American minister ex- pressing his sympathy for the affliction which the legation Is tnuergoing in the matter of « haunted row. He says that experience has shown in China that the way to rid a house Of ghosts Is to remove the root of the building, leaving the interior of the room exposed to the sun and alr for some tens of divs, after which the roof may be restored and the shost wil no louger frequent the place. Mr. Hsu said that he humbly oered this suz- gestion, “as foreigners may uot he fa auiliar with the proper wethod of han dling ghosts hy China.” If congress, says the Tokyo Adver tiser, fs asked to appropriate a sum for the reroofing of the legation at Peking the American people will now under: etand what i je all about. FINDS HIDDEN ROOMS IN HOUSE OF MYSTERY Carpenter Work on Old Place Re- veals Apartments None Knew About. Chicago.—At 3624 Ellis Park is an old three story frame buiiding that was a home when Ellis park was a woodland, For the last eight or nine years, in a remodeled form, it hus been an apart- ment building. A few days ago a carpenter, tearing away old planking to build a porch, broke through a wall and made discov- erles which made 3624 Bllis Park a house of mystery. Between the second and third floors he found a hidden apartment, of which not even John Chamales, new owner of the building, knew. Carefully Frank ‘Wilder, the carpenter, entered through ‘the hole he had made in the wall. He found a complete set of rooms running from the front to the rear of the building. The walls and celling were unfinished. ‘There were no win- dows and no visible means of exit. There was a small table In one corner with a few dishes on It and an old cop: per lamp. Rust covered, but with a frying pan of ancient days still on it, there was a stove. Some straw in a corner seemed io indicate where the mysterious occupant of the mystery chamber had slept. A piece of wire between two walls served as a hanger for an old cont. Over everything was a thick layer of dust. In hunting for an exit Wilder came npon a panel in the wall fastened with a hinge, two big iron hooks and a bat that fitted into iron clasps. It opened upon the staircase and so matched the paneling that it was invisible from the aa MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR 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, Ramaay M.C. Clark, Cashier M.H. Sater, Assistant Cashier Fred Bowers’ Scheme It Worked InaWay He Had Not Counted On By Sim Tie shrew bas never been explained. We have stories of men who have com- mitted this paradoxical folly, oue only giving an account of what kind of a life the husband lived after marriage. Petruchio in Shakespeare's play of “Taming of a Shrew" brought his wife Katherine to subjection by sim- ply out-Heroding Herod, but this is not realism; it is rather extravaganza, Shakespeare wrote the play during the period that shrews in England were brought to terms by the ducking stool, and it is questionable if they remain- ed couquered even alter promising to be good. Ward Stanley was a young man of independent means. He bad nothing to do yut amuse himself. This he did from May till November in bis yacht, the Eaglet. Stanley was at home on the water, his own sailing master, and never gave up the command to any one else. Had te been thrown on bis own resources be could have secured a berth as master of a vessel. Fortu- nately, he possessed the means to run hls own ship. It would have been better for Ward Stanley bad he kept his yacht in com- mission all winter, for in that case he would probably have been removed from the temptation of falling in love with a shrew. As it was, during the festivities attending the tce season he met Sophia Wartrace, and in a very short tlme she was leading him about with"a hook, turning now and again to give him a cut with her sharp tongue. Nor was it with her tongue alone that she abused him. Skating with htm, she led him across an air hole and when he scrambled out dripping with cold water laughed at him. Sall- ing with him in an fceboat, she pur- posely upset tt, shooting herself and him a hundred yards over the smooth ‘surface. Rather than forego the de- ‘Ught of risking bis life, she risked her own. ‘There is no denying that Sophia was & very pretty girl, She possessed a trim figure, snapping black eyes and rosy cheeks, which latter fatrly glowed ‘when she was enjoying winter sports, But whether or no she would have dominated Stanley had she been. as ugly as her tongue was vicious {s a question. Many homely women have dominated men. Yet Miss Wartrace's beauty was doubtless an important ele. ment in her influence over Stanley. It was said that she accepted him because a betrothal would enable her to prod him more virulently. ‘This was the opinion of her sister Gwen, who Was supposed to know her better than any one else. Certain it is that as soon as the engagement took place Btanley's misery was greatly enhanced. Doubtless Sophia occasionally whisked about and coddled him, but she was never seen by others to treat him even with forbearance. Now and again the poor man turned Uke the worm. During the first month of their engagement he broke it five times. After the fifth he found so much misery in his endeavors to re. new it that be gave up thts method of asserting himself and settled down to the abject position of a slave. Ward's chum, Fred Bowers, aware of his friend's suffering, tried in vain to Inject into him a &pir! —/ resistance After continual failure Powers advised Stanley to be married and, having once got his fiancee in bis power, to try the Petruchio game. The infatuated man assented to the first part of the prop. osition, though he expressed no conti dence in the second, When he asked Sophia to fix a day for the wedding she @d so without any urging, but just before the final preparations were t« de made she canceled the agreement. Several times she named a day only to Ignore tt. ‘This was the hardest pari of all that Stanley was forced to en dure, Rowers tried to Induce him te B0 abroad, leaving the shrew to re pent her treatment of him and doubt less to be mot, kind to him on his re turn. But tuis was entirely beyond | Ward's power to achieve Serera Months of such tantalization passed | ng the poor fellow began to show signs of a nervous breakdown. | “I'll tell you what you do, Ward,’ | sald Fred. ““The Eaglet ts tn commis sion. Invite your fiancee to take ¢ ctuise, and, having her out at sea | some method will suggest itself of get tinz a grip on her. Once without pro | tection, she'll have to give in.” | “To san’t invite her witigut tnvitins other women, can 17” “L have it. Ask my sister, Helen” “We must have a chaperou.” “My aunt, Mary Campbell. She’ only five years older than I, and we'rn qnite chummy. I can let both Mary | and Uelen into the secret, and they’ play into our hands beautifully.” | “Well,” said) Ward after som j thougtit, “your scheme is well enough | and the party is all right, but T hav. | Bank of Wisconsin | PAUL KINGSTON | Omnibus, Carriage, Baggage and Taxicab Line PHONE 146 OFFICE: NEW PARK HOTEL MADISON,.wis. 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