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The Wisconsin Weekly Blade Race Discrimination Condemned In Madison Greek Fined For Drawing The Color Line FINED $15 FOR HIS REFUSAL TO SERVE COLORED MAN State Street Restaurant Owner Violated Equal Rights Law, Court Declares On last Tuesday morning on complaint of W. R. Harris, Andrew Mehlas, restaurant proprietor at 207 State Street, was brought into court to answer the charge of refusing to serve W. R. Harris. It was brought out that the Greek's refusal was solely on account of color. He pleaded guilty and was fined $15 and costs with a thirty- day jail sentence as alternative. Topics of vital and immediate concern will be discussed. V. C. TURNER, Chairman. Miss Clara Carpenter was in Rensolia last week. Among the many visitors at the Woodman's Log Rolling last Tuesday was Misses Hill and Ligraham. Dr. L. Hawthorne added more stars to his crown last week in his address on Washington's birthday. Able were his thoughts and forceful his logic. Everybody in Brewton is anxious for The Blade. It has really made a hit. Mrs. Sady Hamles of Birmingham left last Tuesday after a two months' visit with her sister Mrs. Mallard. A reception was tendered her on the eve of her departure. She was loud in her praise of the hospitality shown her while in Brewton. Mrs. Fowler reports a splendid visit to Pensacola last week. Mr. W. L. Crosby the successful grocerman and farmer of Hampton brought a load of chickens and eggs to Castleberry last week and was well patronized. Many were the compliments received last Sunday morning by Rev. D. F. Whitaker for his forcible, logical and pointed sermon. Thursday the 22nd, the District Baptist Board convened with the District Sunday School at Brewton of which Dr. Hawthorne is President. The storm prevented many from attending in person. Mr. Bowman, a member of the board was down from Evergreen. He is one of the big farmers of that section. Owing more than 200 acres of cultivated land. We spent Sunday in Brewton and enjoyed a pleasant stay at the home of Mrs. Mamie Patter and the night at Mr. Frank Jackson, the popular president of the Home Mission Society. St. Siloam, 2nd Baptist church, has indeed a No. 1 Sunday School. Prof. J. W. Darcus is Supt. The enrollment is upward of 290. It will pay you to meet Mr. R. Thompson one of the deacons of the Baptist church. He is engaged in the shemaking business and quite influential. The services at the Siloam 1st Baptist Church on last.Sunday A. M. were interesting. The writer was the speaker of the hour. Dr. P. W. White is pastor. Our visit to the public school was a rare treat. Prof Braxton is principal assisted by his wife. We enjoyed our short visit at the lovely home of Mrs. Eliza Robins. Our drive with Mr. Blankenship to the home of Mr. Frank Berry, where we spent a few hours with his accomplished and charming daughters. For nine years Mr. Will Bray has been in the Tailoring and Clothes cleaning business and is holding his own. The citizens of Brewton are making elaborate preparation for the entertainment of Dr. C. M. White, Denver, Colo. Supreme Commander of the Woodmen. After years of sleep and standing VOL. 1 BREWTON, ALA. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT still the Odd Fellows are beginning to wake up and take on new life. We doff our hat to Mr. and Mrs. Green for the sumptuous dinner enjoyed at their home on last Saturday. D. F. WHITAKER. ROCKFORD. ILL. Mr. John Kelton was taken suddenly ill with Pneumonia and is confined at his home. The T. S. club was entertained on Tuesday night by Mrs. Susie Robinson. A delightful time was spent. Mr. Taylor of The Rockford Brass Band is planning a grand concert in March which will consist of Solos, duets, quartets, and other instrumental numbers. The Art Club was entertained by Mrs. Amos Tucker. Mrs. Ella Harris entertained the Nonpareil club on Monday. The Musical at Unity Hall on Friday night last was indeed a great treat to the good people of Rockford. All the participants seemed to be at their best and evicted much applause. Rockford Tuskegee Quartet, Misses Geraldine Gorum, Ethel Blake, Irene McMinn, Inez Robinson, Mesdames James Scott, Francis B. Robinson and Eugene Robinson. Messrs. John Wells, Harry Blakely, and Taylor were among the participants. Upwards of $50.00 was realized. LITTLE ROCK, ARK., Feb. 26th, 1917. (Special to the Wisconsin Blade.) A pretty and elaborate four-course dinner was given at the home of Mr and Mrs. B. Smith, 1900 State St. Monday evening, Feb. 12th, in honor of Mrs. J. W. Smith, of Oshkosh, Wis. Those present were Mr. and Mrs Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Horrace, Mr and Mrs. Knowels, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley E. Smith Mrs. Smith and Mrs. John W. Smith Every one had a good time, and Mr and Mrs. V. Smith are grand entertainers. OSHKOSH, WIS. Mrs. John P. Turner will leave in a few days for Beloit to join her husband. They will make this city their future home. Mrs. Jennie Netter has gone to Medford, Wis. to live with her daughter and son-in-lay, Mr. and Mrs. Pemerton. Miss Katie Williams of Fond du Lac spent Sunday in this city the guest of Mrs. J. W. Smith. Master George and William Montgomery are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fowler of Fond du Lac. Mr. Eli Rice has returned to his duties after being confined to his home for ten days with Lagrippe and Throat trouble. FOND DU LAC, WIS. Special to The Blade. The people of Fond du Lac are not all dead as yet nor are they on the MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1917 verge of starvation in spite of the high cost of living. We are planning to have a grand rally April the 17th. Rt. Rev. Bishop G. S. Blackwell will be here. Wright's "Just right" orchestra will give an uptodate musical assisted by local talent. A special treat is promised. The church under Mrs. E. L. Morris' administration is holding its own. The Blade is indeed a welcome visitor and is taking the day in Fond du Lac County. We hope the editor and his staff will continue the good work and bring to the race in Wisconsin the needed reforms. —A Friend. PEORIA, ILL. Mrs. Lola Taylor, has filed a suit in the circuit court last week for a divorce against her husband, Leander Taylor. On last Sunday evening a large number of citizens were present at the Frederick Douglass anniversary at the Ward Chaple A. M. E. church, the choir rendered a number of jubilee selections. Mr. J. A. Read (white) delivered a short address and presented the pastor with the history of the life of Frederick Douglass, written by himself. The pastor, Rev. S. B. Jones, spoke on the Life of Douglass. Mr. Chas. Duddley of 827 Ellis St., 47 years, died at the Deaconess Hospital on last Wednesday. The funeral was held from the Ward Chaple A. M. E. church on Sunday afternoon with the honors of the Henry-Brown Lodge No. 22 F. & A. M. Those who attended the funeral outside the city, Mrs. Thomas-Danville, John Williams Chicago, Ill. Interment at Springdale. The inspecting of Company K last week was the first federal inspection of the colored soldiers had undergone since returning from active service on the border last October. Mr. R. W. Wells, 2967 Dearborn St., Chicago, was in the city last week on business of the Well's Fraternal Ledger. Prof. Coozie Britton, the General Agent of the Enterprise institute of Chicago, Ill., was in the city last week visiting his sister, Mrs. Olie Warren, at 1026 6th Ave. Mrs. Leno Dickerson died last Friday. Her funeral was held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church on last Tuesday, at 2:30. The Rev. L. K. Williams of Chicago will conduct the great revival meeting which is to be launched at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, on March 6th. During the week of February 19th, Mt. Zion Baptist church held get ready meeting. The missionary society of Mt. Zion Baptist church is doing great work. Meetings are held at the church on Sunday evenings. G. T. JACKSON. At the last regular meeting of the following branches these officers were duly elected. PEORIA LODGE No. 2465. P. N. F.—R. A. Gibbons. N. F.—A. W. Whiteside. P. N. G.—E. P. Richardson. N. G.—Wm. M. Murduck. V. G.—Wm. Lucas. W. T.—Wm. Couzins. Advocate—Fred H. Hopkins. W. C.—Jos. Bingham. E. S.—G. T. Jackson. P. S.—H. F. Johnson. PAST GRAND MASTER COUNCIL So. 193. Worshipful Grand Master—Robert A. Gibbons. Deputy Grand Master—W. M. Murduck. Grand Secretary—G. T. Jackson. Grand Sick Agent—A. W. Whiteside. Grand Worthy Counselor—H. C. Gibson. Grand Treasurer—Wm. M. Murduck—acting. Grand Guardian—I. Johnson. Grand Chaplain—H. F. Johnson. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, No. 408 P. M. N. Gov.—Lena Pittman. M. N. Gov.—Hattie McCager. R. N. Gov.—Marie Berrie. N. Gov.—Lula Woods. W. R.—Dora M. Jackson. W. T.—Nora J. Stanford. W. P.—Fannie Summers. W. C.—Ella Campbell. W. U.—Lucy Campbell. W. C.—Nettie Johnson. W. S. W. W. Glover. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH No. 3901 P. M. N. Gov.—Mary Banks. M. N. Gov.—M. Booze. R. N. Gov.—S. B. Hailey. N. Gov.—Ida Murray. W. R.-Maud Journey. W. T.-Bell Lewis. W. P.-Bell Hughes. W. C.-Emma Webster. W. U.-Julia Jones. W. C.-Bell Lee. MILWAUKEE BRIEFS The B. Y P. U. of Calvary Baptist Church had a very interesting meeting and large attendance on last Sunday. The subject was "The Appeal of Foreign Mission to the Young Life" Phill. 3, 1 to 16. Next Sunday the subject will be "The consecration meeting" James 1st 19 to 27. All are invited to attend. Mr. Peoples is president, Mr. M. C. Fletcher, VicePres., Miss Muriel Potter, Sec., Miss Caldwell, Treasurer. Rev. Russell preached able sermons at both morning and evening services. Mr. Harris Jackson was baptized and Mr. Jack Rowe became a member at the morning service. Mr. Louis Pace of Gainsville, Ga. has come to our city seeking employment. We are sure that he will find a welcome here and plenty of work. On last Friday evening the members and friends of Calvary Baptist Church tendered the pastor a shower. There were about seventy-five guests present and a sumptuous repast was served in the church dining room upstairs. Rev. Russell was extremely grateful for the thought expressed. The Tuskegee Quintette under the management of Mr. Rufus Sampson has left Milwaukee and the immediate vicinity but will be engaged for several weeks throughout the state. On Sunday evening after a concert at Grand Ave. M. E. Church the quintette favored a large audience at St. Mark with several selections, after which service, they were tendered an informal reception by the pastor and family at the parsonage. Miss Lucille Jackson, organist at St. Mark A. M. E. Church has been confined to the house with bronchial trouble. We wish for Miss Jackson speedy return to good health. Miss Alice Jones of Chicago spent Sunday in Milwaukee visiting friends. Miss Jones is well liked among the young set and her visits are always pleasant. Miss Emma Burk vocal pupil of Mrs. Richard F. Reed rendered a solo for The Woman's Improvement Club at St. Mark on the 15th inst. Mr. F. G. Alyene is E. S. of Golden Link Lodge G. U. O. of O. F. He is one of the cream city's leading business men and for the past five years has been engaged in coal, wood and baggage. We are glad to add to our list the name of Mrs. Aaron Tuckes, 426 Cherry St. and Mr. Henry Washington of 622 Popular. Mr. Washington was for a long time a resident of Madison, conducting a business on E. Denton St. Mrs. Vincent E. Saunders and Vincent Jr. of Chicago will be the guests of Grandaddy and Mother Burgette next week. Indications are that he will be a center of attraction for some time. Miss Leona Hargrove of Chicago was the guest of her sister Mrs. Roy Wolfscale at 350 5th St. Miss Hargrove who is originally a Milwaukee girl was royally received and entertained while here. She left on Monday for her home, accompanied by her sister who will stay a few days. Mrs. Edw. Monroe entertained a large number of the girls and boys in honor of the Tuskegee Quintette on Saturday evening. All report a pleasant time. Mr. Wm. Thirlr was host. The Excelsior Club met Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Mildred Simmons. Mr. Thomas Fox was made chairman of the Morals Committee and upon his report all erring members will be tried and sentenced. * All members of the Excelsior Club must be attending some school or studying some outside work. All boys must belong to the Y. M. C. A. class and all members to some Sunday School. The maximum number of boy members has been reached but there is still room for four girl members. A solendid program was prepared and rendered. Miss Onelia Conlin was hostess and served a very dainty luncheon. Miss Etna Colin reporter. The Culture Circle met at the home of the president on Thursday Morning, the meeting was well attended and much enjoyed. New Patterns in crocheting were exhibited by Mrs. Kinner and Mrs. Adeline Merritt demonstrated solid and net embroidery of which art she is an expert. The next meeting will be a program meeting at the residence of Alberta Kinner and some friends have been invited to attend. The Silver Leaf Charity Club met with Mrs. Porter 423-6th St. Meeting was called to order by the Pres. Mrs. Thornton, song and prayer by Rev. Walkup. The minutes were read and adopted and then the business was taken up. Rev. Walkup, Rev. Russel and wife were visitors of the club and gave some very interesting remarks which were well appreciated. The club has taken on new interest caused by our faithful president Mrs. Thornton. Dainty repast was served. Mr. Marshall O. Bannan of Cincinnati is a newcomer in our city and is becoming popular in the young set. He is a personal friend of Mr. Harrison Ballard and a graduate of Tuskegee Institute. We need such young men as Mr. O. Bannon. The pleasant Sunday program at St. Mark arranged by Mrs. R. F. Reed was a decided success considering the weather and the fact that this was the first entertainment at this hour that the church has had. Mrs. Reed in raising her pledged sum for the rally has taken up the idea so popular in Chicago where all the churches have yeuces meeting bi-weekly or monthly. Even the smaller churches on the North shore are making a success of the Sunday afternoon programs. The members of the Glencoe Lyeum are even sending to Milwaukee for speakers and Milwaukee cannot afford to be behind in the movement. The feature of the program on last Sunday was an address by Mr. Samuel McKillop, Supt. of Library extension in Milwaukee County and the talk was much enjoyed by all as Mr. McKillop is a great lover of and worker among the people. He urged our people to make more extensive use of the library and articles will appear in the Ladies column dealing with the subject from time to time. Other participants were Misses Jaskson, Woods, Burgette and Messrs, Johnson, Kinner Sanford and Merritt. Watch for the next pleasant Sunday date and show how progressive we can be. Good programs assured. Mrs. John Lefly is spending his winter vacation in California. The Phyllis Whearty Club is receiving many congratulations for the excellent program rendered at St. Mark on 22nd. Mr. and Mrs. Douglass were greeted by a large appreciative and responsive audience. Pres. Mrs. Clara Montgomery and her workers are doing much good along this line. Mr. C. J. Sykes is indeed a loyal race man. He is an artistic job printer and one of the Cream city's business men. On March 8th Misses L. Scott and W. Voss will give a dumb social at Calvary Baptist church B. Y. P. U. meeting Sunday at 6 P. M. CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE MIN ERAL POINT ZINC FLANT. Mr. Edward Early, Mineral Point Wisconsin. The race throughout the Badger State should feel proud of Mr. Early. He is an accomplished engineer and enjoys the distinction of and confidence of his employers. He is well versed in his line, and for many years has held this trusty position. The Hon. L. Spitzbath in speaking to Mr. Sam'l Banks of the Governor's office, was loud in his praise of Mr. Early. The Blade will publish a cut of Mr. Early telling of his work in the near future. MRS. FRANK HOOVER OPERATED FOR APPENDICITIS. On last Wednesday about 1 P. M. Mrs. Frank Hoover was rushed from her Middleton home to the General Hospital to be operated on for appendicitis. Drs. Jackson and Jackson performed the operation. As we go to press we are informed that she is resting fine and out of danger. Call 778 and you will get Velvet Ice Cream. It's all Cream. Yankee Cleaning. NO. 36 SPECIAL COLOR NO BARRIER. Dedicated to Miss Marie W. Burgette in recognition of her success as a poetess. Feb. 11, 1917. They said you could not reach the height Of classic lore and poetry, Attained by students who are white, But only mediocrity. Oh sinful words, what'er the source That seeks to stultify the truth, By saying brains have not free course Within the form of colored youth. I cannot think that color sways The future, where one has real brains, Then leave it on your dressing case, And meet the world with faith un- feigned. No heights will be too high to climb, If you are captain of your soul; Sweet memories you'll leave behind, If you but struggle toward the goal. call. Nor compromise on manhood's claims; Tell to the nations one and all, That Afric's sons will rise again. Nor think the vict'ry yet achieved, Until your fallen brothers rise To higher heights and nobler deeds, Where no one ere will be denied. —Mrs. Raymond Thomas Reed. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." If you fail to get The Blade remember you have failed to pay your subscription. GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN MRS. LULA JORDAN, 214 N. HAM- ILTON ST., DEAD. A Member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Phyllis Wheatly Household 4863., G. U. O. of O. F., Eastern Starts, F. & A. M. All that was mortal of Mrs. Jas. Jordan, 214 N. Hamilton St. was laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery on last Sunny afternoon with all the honors of the Household of Ruth and Eastern Star of which she was a faithful member. The end came within an hour after she had been stricken with Apoplexy. Mrs. Jordan was a member of The Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was one of its organizers. Her Pastor, Rev. Z. P. Smith preached the funeral service, assisted by Rev. L. J. Philips of the A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Phoebe Lawrence sang very feelingly "When Peace Like a River", Mrs. C. M. Josey, W. R. of Phyllis Wheatly Household 4863, read the condolence of the Order. Strong men and women were moved to tears. The floral designs were many, coming from friends without regard to color, which bespeak the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Mrs. Jordan was indeed an ideal wife and mother, a leading club woman and was ever ready to lend a helping hand to the needy. She leaves a host of friends in Madison and Chicago who extend sympathy to her husband James Jordan, her son Herman, her mother Mrs. Lula Robinson of Kansas City, Kansas, and her niece Miss Katie Wahington of Omaha, Neb., and the family of Mr. Henry Jordan and join with them in mourning her loss. May the life of this faithful wife, mother, and friend be an example for those left behind. Requies in Pace. 4 National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entered as second-class matter Tune &. 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis. unde rthe Act of March 8, 1879. ~~ eer a = 4 Pe cay” seigien 4 Address all communications to THe Wisconsin WerekLy Buape, 312 N. Henry St. Money sent by express money order, or registered letter at our own risk, otherwise at risk of the sender. J. A. Josey, Editor and Manager. Phones 6756—3369, L. J. Ousley, Contributing Editor. SUBSCRIPTION: QUO: VERE ex tus dessa ennen se 81CBU Sik (months. @escsccsaecresses 2c00 Three months ...s.-0ss0se006 60 NOTICE The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. NOTICE. The Blade is for sale at Scott's News Stand, 283 4th St, Milwaukee. Robinson and Heard, $129 State St., Chicago, IIL. Little Dandy ifotel, Rockford, Il. Percy Hill's, 426 Race St., Beloit, Wis. Hill’s Grocery Store, 651 E. Day- ton St., Madison, Wis. Trotter and Hopkins Pool and Bil- liard Parlors, 222 B, Muin St., Madi- son, Wis, News for publication may be left at cither of these places. “BLADELETS” “Do we need more money?” asks the Florida Times-Union, We do, an. swers the Wisconsin Weekly Blade, editorially speaking. ‘The weather will soon be getting warm again and colored folks will be ready for the prayer mectings and for baptizing. “Jack Johnson, captured by an Aus- trian U-Boat, single-handed, subdues the captain and blows up the subma: rine,” says an exchange. Some fight ot ek? “The food situation is greatly exag: gerated,” says the president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. What about the “food prices”? Are they, too, crea tures of the imagination? President Wilson wishes Consress to vote him plenary power. Rig thing for one man to dictate to millions of people, when human lives are involved see! A white person stands on equal footing with a colored person before Almighty God, but a white — person exercise more influence in this part of the world than a colored one for the reason that everything: is in the hands of the white folks. Don't forget that. Demoeracy does not mean — mon. archy. Wherever this form or system of government prevails, there is general uprising, blood-shed, assassinations and war; the only safe and peaceful form of government is, it must. be created by the people and for all the people. Hell is a place without pleasure, even in sun, In this abode the drunk- ard, the liar, the adulterator, will tind their pleasure ended. The sun of pleasure never rises in hell, nor will there be enjoyment of any kind there. ‘This doctrine is not without opposi- tion by those who deny the Spirituali ties of God. ©, that all men would praise God. Let the world hear and heed the teach: ngs of our Christ The man who conscientously feels that he has lived a life of usefulness to others as well as himself can die the happiest. bo 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, Madieon, Wis. THE N. A. A. C 2. The National Associat.oa ior the Advancement of Colored veopie, the general offices of which are at 70 Fifth Avenue, New York City, is at once a most unique and praiseworthy organization. With a membership of nearly ten thousand persons, scores of whom are of the more favored race, prominent in business, Church and State, it is actively engaged in com- hating the evils of race prejudice and persecution in this country. It is to present conditions the new Abolition Society, striving to liberate ten mill- ions of Americans from Peonage, Ig- norance, Disfranchisement and Insult, The colored members may have a selfish, though laudable motive for their activity — their own advancement into, and enjoyment of the rights, privileges and opportunities of citi zens, But what ulterior purpose can be ascribed to the membership of such men and women as Moorefield Storey, Jane Adams, Rev. John Haynes Holmes, John &. Milholland, Oswald Garrison Villard, Dr. Spingarn and the others similarly situated? We can find none. We rather believe that their connection with this organiza tion has at times caused them consid erable annoyance. Ought not the colored people them- selves rally to their support while they still have friends in the domi- nant race to aid them. Think it over. THE NEGRO AND THE IMPEND. ING WAR. Because the Negroes of Wisconsin have given no expression of their at- titude toward the unfortunate break with Germany, the less informed or more ignorant of American history and Negro character may have doubts as to his loyalty should the worse come. We entertain no such doubts; others need not. Whatever just wrounds che American Negro may have to shun the responsibilities of citizenship, when his country calls, he wil Ibe found in the front rank of the nation’s defenders; or to be more correct, in that station to which he may be assigned We doubt less, the Negro's readi- ness to serve than the government's Willingness to accept his services. If the attitude of the government in the recent Mexican fiaseo is to be taken as the standard, those not already in service will need a “jimmy” to break in. Of course, it is possible that he was not, needed on that little “outing” except at Carrizal; perhaps when a man’s work is to be done, he will be called. But who wants to embarrass the administration? Not — we. We shall not cease our fervent wish that war may yet be averted HON, HARRY SAUTHOFF, District Attorney, Dane County Who believes in giving to every American citizen, regardless of color, an equal show and an even break. He hold the court in the Harris-Mahlsas case that the practice of diseriminat- ing against a man on account of his color should not be tolerated in Dane County. That if the colored man was denied this right and upheld by the court much confusion would follow The Blade most heartily supported Mr. Sauthof for re-election, stating that he beleived in a square deal for all men. Our assertion has been prov on within less than six months, JUDGE A. C. HOPPMAN, Municipal Court, Dane County. \ fair and impartial judge, who up- held the contention of the District Attorney in the Harris-Mehlas case and said, “That a man of color had as much right to be served by a Greek as a Greek to be served by an Amer- ican, With such an official as Judge Hoppman, who is a staunch believer in right and justice, we may at all times expect a square deal A SQUARE DEAL TO ALL MEN HON. WALTER C. OWEN, Attorney General, State of Wisconsin There are many reasons why the candidacy of Attorney General Owen secking: the endorsement of the State Primary as a candidate for Supreme Court Justice should be pleasing to EVERY COLORED VOTER IN WISCONSIN. He is such a man, who regards those vital questions and principles pertaining to the develop- ment and continuous welfare of our people, Listen! Bury it in your heart, write it in your memory, tell it to your neighbor who may net know—or knowing may forget. HI: SHOULD NOT BE DENIED A SIN GLE VOTE. Organize Owen's chibs in your district and send the name of your chairman and secretary to J Anthony Josey, The Blade, Madison, Wis, The Stars predict his election FALL IN LINE. sss, so Marie A, Burgette NY! si Cou unication to this department must be signea. © Mave wil not be published unless desired The following letter has been on our file for two weeks. We apologize for the delay but our column has beer too crowded to insert it before. To the Woman's Column of the Blade, Dear Editor: I enjoy the ladies’ department of the paper very much. I am inter- ested in all the subjects discussed but I think that since the Blade is the official organ of the Odd Fellows and Ruths that we the members of the Households should have some space there too. There is no better place for us to discuss our problems and our labors than in just such a column and I hope that others will follow my example. Now what we want to know is, How can we get the younger women to join in our households and help us. They are always engaged in everything else but somehow they don’t seem to be able to join our households. 1 want some other sister to tell us how to in- terest these girls to join and keep them in after we get them. Yours in P. H. and P. A Ruth. In response to request for the Ruth Song—the poem will be published in the next issue, It was written by Mrs. Nora Fields Taylor. THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL ASS'N, OF COLORED WOMEN’S CLUBS. By Mrs. Rebecca Logan, of Vite Pres, Ill, State Federation. Dear Friends: Milwaukee, Wis, ‘The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs consists of 1000 local clubs in this country. The first National Conference of Colored Women was held in 1895 in Berkley Hall, Boston, Mass. Out of this Conference grew the National Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs, which consolidated in July 1896, with the National League of Washington and resulted in the Birth of the Na- tional Association of today. It was affiliated with the National Council of Women of the United States of America in 1900. Incorporated fi 1904. National Conventions have been held as follows: 1897, Nashville, Ten- nessee; 1899, Chicago, HL; 1901, Buffalo, N. Y.; St. Louis, Mo., 1904; 1906, Detroit, Mich.; 1908, Brooklyn, N. Y.; 1910, Louisville, Ky. 1912, Hampton, Va.; 1914, Wilberforce, 0.; 1916, in Baltimore, Md. The National presidents have been: Mrs. Mary Church Terrill, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Josephine Silone Yates, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Lucy Thurman, Jack- son, Mich.; Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, Bedford, Mass.; Mrs. Margaret Wash- inet Tuskeegee, Ala. and the pres- ‘ent incumbent Mrs. Mary Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y There are 1,000 clubs enrolled, [membership 50,000, State Federa. tions 25. The Northeastern Federa, tion is composed of a number of clubs Jin several New England States too _small to have state federations. Many cities have strong federations. ‘The Northwestern Federation was organ- ‘ized in Chicago in 1915, It held its first meeting in Wichita, Kansas, in 1916, ‘The next meeting will be hel in Cheyenne, Wyo. The Northwestern Federation is composed of 18 western states too small to have state federa- tions. The financial report of the National Association for the past two years [shows $82,424.61; cost of property owned by clubs $81,835.15; present valuation of property is $118,333.25. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES, Special work along the following lines is carried on: Sup- port of reformatories, Old Folks Homes, Day Nurseries, Kindergar- tens, Orphan Asylums, Working Girls’ Homes, Social Settlements, Study of Civies, Needlecrafts, Art, Literature, Doemstic Science, development of so- cial uplift; the problem of dealing with delinquent boys and girls, promo- tion of ¥. W. © vA. Work, proper care of infants, the problem of the adolescent period, segregation and housing of negroes in cities and towns, encouraging a sentiment against rag: time music, postter and —advertise- ments in public places which tends toward moral degradation, woman suffrage and the relation of white and colored people throughout the coun: try. At the last bi-ennial meeting of the National Association held in Balti. more, Md, a committee was appointed to look into tho advisability of assist. ing the trustees of the Fredrie Doug. loss Historical Association which has charge of the home of the late Fred: ris Douglass at Anicosts, DC. WOMAN'S REALM. 7/2 REALM | We find that under a special act of Congress this Association was created, first—to preserve to posterity the ‘memory of the life of the late Fredric Douglass and, second to collect and collate and preserve a historical rec- ord of the inception, progress and ‘culmination of the anti-slavery move- ‘ment in the United States and to as- semble in the homestead of the late Fredric Douglass, commonly called Cedar Hill in the village of Anicos- tia in the District of Columbia, It is purposed to make the Douglass Home ‘a fit memorial of the great people of our race and to have momentoes and relics of such men as Lai ;ston, Bruce and Washington preserved, that our posterity may make pilgrimage there ‘in years to come and learn the history of our people which is not written in books. Will you help us? The Holy Bible says, “By their fruits ye shall know them.” So will be the result of the work of the masses of colored wo- men's clubs in the saving of the Fred- rie Douglass Home to be commemor- ative in the recora of life’s history. Lifting as we clitab in a great work of loyalty to women and justice to ‘children with prejudice and malice to- ward none, our march is onward and upward. “Let us have faith that Right makes ‘Might and in that faith let us dare to do our duty as we understand it.” Will you help us? . The slogan of 100,000 club women ‘in America is HELP US RAISE $15,- 000.00 to preserve the home of Fred- rie Douglass. The club organization raising $25.00 or more will have its name placed on a tablet on the wall of the home, In connection with the prerogative which we esteem as ours in helping to raise this $15,000.00 we wiuld like to have the Women’s Im- provement Club of Milwaukee listed with the many others on this roll of ‘honor. Will you help us when we come to you? 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Louise Milligan-Shaw, Manager 302 5th St., Milwaukee, Wis VISIT THE Park Hotel Pool and Billiard Parlors Under New Management J. S. Wadworth, Mgr. "BUY READY CLEANED CHITLINGS Fresh Daily at The Little Butcher Shop 607 Chestnut St. Phone G 715 I, ISRAEL, Proprietor Milwaukee, Wis. When other Corn Cures Fail Try RedCross Corn Harvester. The Menges Pharmacie Velvet Ice Cream It's All Cream Kennedy Dairy Co. 618 University Ave. Phone 778 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. Mr. Emiel Newton, who has been spending the winter in California, will return to Madison within a month. His many friends will be glad to welcome his return. That prince of good fellows, Jack Dale, dropped in to see us this week. Capt. A. T. spent Wednesday in Milwaukee. Mr. Henry Jefferson, the coming platform speaker of the local continent is arranging a treat for all lovers of a high class program. His cut with a write-up will appear next week. Our Editor and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. Anthony Josey, were in Milwaukee last week in attendance of the Jos. Douglass recital. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kinner, 708 Cherry St. Mr. W. R. Harris is arranging for a special song service at Mt. Zion church on the third Sunday, the 18th inst. Attend the Mass Meeting at the St. Paul Church Friday night. Many things of importance are to be discussed. Miss Winters of Columbus, Ohio, is in the city for an indefinite stay. She was a welcome visitor at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on last Sunday night. A great rally is being planned by the Pastor, Officers and Members of the St. Paul A. M. E. church. They are planning to divide the membership and friends into States. WHAT STATE WILL WIN? LOCALS. Mr. Clarence Owens of Baraboo was in the city a few days this week shaking hands with friends. Mrs. Wm. Boggs has returned to the city after several months' visit with her mother and relatives at Omaha, Neb. She reports a very pleasant visit. Mr. A. R. North, the popular captain at the New Park Hotel, paid office费 a visit this week. $^{4}$ Capt. A. T. Stewart was the recipient of a news letter from Mr. Paul Oliver who is in Hot Springs, Ark. He writes that there is great sport in the Bear State. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." 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. The public is invited to attend the Mid-Winter Ogden Soiree at the Grand Army hall on the 28th. A good time for all. It is anticipated that some of the city local talent will in the near future present a Dramatic Cantata. All news for publication must reach our office by Tuesday and must be written on one side of the paper. The Blade will furnish any kind of help. Phone 3369. The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of work furnished. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. Our columns are for the Ruths as well as for the Odd I fellows and it is our aim and object to serve the Sisters as well as the Brothers. 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. Anything you don't want Joe will buy it. You will find the Blade on sale at the Hill Grocery Store, 651 E. Dayton St. and Trotter & Hopkins Pool, Hilliard and Barber Shop Parlors. Advertise your Rooms, Restaurants, Wants, etc., in the Wisconsin Blade Our collector will call to see you next week. Be prepared to pay your subscription. The Ogden Day exercises of the Odd Fellows and Ruthites will be held at the St. Paul A. M. E. church on the 2nd Sunday in March at 2:30. Rev. L. J. Philips, D. D., has been invited to deliver the sermon. Sunday night, March the 18th, a special program and song service will be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. The public is cordially invited. A LETTER OF RECOMMENDA TION FROM THE WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MUSIC TO MISS Miss Marion Buckner has been a student in the Wisconsin School of Music for the past few years and is now ready and prepared to instruct in Piano lessons. In recommendation of her work the following is given: "During the time Miss Buckner has studied with me in The Wisconsin School of Music, she has shown herself to be an earnest and conscientious student, and she should prove to be a sincere teacher. Signed. Stella Kayser, Madison, Wis. THE WEST SIDE WHIST CLUB. Honors awarded Mesdames Wm. Boggs and Henry Thomas. Boggs and Henry Thomas. On Wednesday evening at the Waiters' and Porters' Progressive Club, 815 Regent St., The West Side Whist Club was royally entertained. The honors of the occasion as being the best at the game was won by Mesdames William Boggs and Henry Thomas. An up-to-date luncheon was served and the many guests vied each with the other to make the affair an enjoyable one. OUR SICK LIST Mrs. Lydia Dale, 118 N. Frances St. Mr. Willard Butts, 637 E. Dayton St. Miss Bertha Bates, 649 E. Dayton St. Mrs. Sadie Hickman, S. Lake St. James H. Hemp Jr., 235 State St. THE EASTERN STAR CLUB AT THE HOME OF MRS. GEO. E. BUCKNER, 419 W. Main St. On Tuesday evening, the 27th inst., the O. E. S. club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Geo. E. Buckner. A program consisting of Solo, Mrs. O. M. Davis; Reading, Mrs. Allen Henderson; Instrumentals, Mr. O. M. Davis; Miss Jennie Tyler, Ky., was rendered and enjoyed by those in attendance. An enjoyable repast was served. Trade with the Merchants who ask for your patronage through the columns of the Blade. Eden District, Grand Household of Ruth, No. 18, G. U. O. of O. F., States of Illinois and Wisconsin.—Arfetter Miller, D. G. M. N. G., 417 Seventeenth St., Cairo, Ill. 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.) 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 Tues- 417 Seventeenth Street, Cairo, Illinois. GRAND GRAND THEATRE 204-206 STATE ST. HIGH CLASS MOTION PICTURES Sunday, March 5 Viola Dcna in "The Gates of Eden Me Sunday, March 5 Viola Dcna in "The Gates of Eden Metro" Monday, March 6 F. X. Bushman and Beverly Boyce Tuesday, "God's Country and the We will give In full or e Experienced me banquets, Tuesday, March 7 "God's Country and the Womon", 8 Act Vitagraph We will give you service In full or evening dress Experienced men furnished for banquets, parties, etc. Phone 3369 DUNBAR'S MOTHER SPEAKS. Tells Washington Audience of Struggle and Successes of Famous Poet. Washington.-Mrs. Matilda S. Dunbar of Dayton, O., mother of Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the famous colored poet, was greeted at Lincoln Temple Congregational church, Eleventh and R streets, northwest, by an audience that packed that edifice to the doors. In simple language and a quiet eloquence and unaffected humor that held the interest of all to the end Mrs. Dunbar told the life story of her beloved boy, reciting step by step his rise from the post of elevator conductor in a Dayton office building to the honored estate of poet, author, playwright and composer of lyrics for operas. Young Dunbar made many stanch friends, but it appears that three of them, William Dean Howells, Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, stood out prominently as the men who helped him most signally at critical stages of his struggle upward. The poet, still a young man, died of tuberculosis a few years ago at his home in Dayton. For quite a period he was a resident of Washington, and was employed at the Congressional library. While on her present visit here Mrs. Dunbar attended the cedication ceremonies of the Dunbar High school, named in honor of her son, and of which fact she is pardonably proud. She goes from here for a visit to relatives in Chicago, and as a tribute of respect and courtesy the District of Columbia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, under the auspices of which she spoke Tuesday night, handed her a purse of $20 to help to defray the expense of the trip. Mrs. Dunbar was felicitously introduced to the audience by Miss Marie A. D. Madre, president of the Colored Women's federation, who, mindful of the fact that many white persons were present, referred gracefully to the universality of Dunbar's productions. He was not a poet of the colored people nor of the white people. He was the poet of all the people, of all humanity, and his sentiments that built larger and nobler lives will endure for all eternity. A notable feature of the meeting was the appearance and address of Sergeant Daily Farror, a battle scarred veteran of the Tenth cavalry, United States army, one of the few survivors of the historic massacre at Carizal, where several troops of the cavalry, under the gallant Captain Boyd, met practical annihilation at the hands of ambushed Mexicans. Sergeant Farror gave a graphic recital of the terrible story and how he and a few straggling comrades managed after days to reach their friends at the American line in Texas. His shattered wrist gave mute but convincing testimony of his active participation in that memorable fight. He has been appointed to a position in the war department in this city. This was his first public speech. He acquitted himself admirably. Others who spoke were LaVant Dodge, professor emeritus of Greek and science, Berea college, Kentucky, junior vice commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic; Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, secretary of the District federation; George Topham, George Little, Mrs. Holland Powell, who presented the purse to Mrs. Dunbar in the name of the federation; Rev. Holland Powell and Rev. C. H. Steptheau Music, including the sextet from "Lucia," was rendered by the choir of Asbury M. E. church, led by R. W. Johnson, with Mrs. Essie Jarvis at the piano. The meeting of the federation was held with the Bethel Literary and Historical association by courtesy of A. S. Pinkett, president of the literary association, who opened the proceedings and presented Miss Marie A. D. Madre as mistress of ceremonies for the evening. THEATRE March 5 States of Eden Metro" March 7 Womon", 8 Act Vitagraph e you service evening dress en furnished for parties, etc. WANT COLUMN ROOMS—For nice rooms see Mrs. M. 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The organization of the Order, in America, follows most closely the form adopted by our national government, viz, the representative or republic form of government. Briefly, our District Grand Lodge and its make-up is the same as our State Legislatures, the delegates to our District Grand Lodge occupying the same position as members of the General Assembly; the District Grand Master is similar to the Governor, although the former presides over the District Grand Lodge in contradistinction to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Our National Grand Body, the Biennial Moveable Committee, more familiarly known as the B. M. C. is like unto our National Congress, representatives to each being chosen ac- according to law from all over the jurisdiction. Our National Grand Master is much the same as the President of the United States, although he, like a District Grand Master, and also unlike the President, presides over the deliberations of our National Grand Body. Again, in similarity to the President of the United States our National Grand Master also has his cabinet, consisting of the Deputy KINKY HAIL Atlanta, Ga. Prestige Mack Co. Gentlemen! My picture shows you what you want to see. EXELENTO QUININE POMADE has come for my hair. Before I used it my hair was fine and nice and it had fine locks, and so soft and all that you can do it up way CILIA GREEN. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXELENTO QUININE POMADE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and darker. After treating it for dandruff, the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and good that you can fix it up to say you. If Exelento don't do as you claim, we will use your project box. 250 by made on rosemary of AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. RELIABLE PIANO MERCHANT SHOP 216-218 PLANKINTON ARCADE INSIDE 2ND FLOOR Alanta, Ga. Middle Med. Co. Gentlemen. My picture shows you what you want. EXTERME POMADE has done for my hair. before use with my hair and now it has 14 inches long, and so soft and upy your way I want to. I want to be P.O. Box 100 Grand Master, The Grand Secretary, the Grand Treasurer, and five Grand Directors, constituting the Sub-Committee of Management. Last January it was my good fortune and privilege to be in attendance at that session of the Sub-Committee of management and the impression made upon me prompts me to speak of its importance wherever opportunity affords. Sitting as a Supreme Court, in its full board sessions, January and July of each year, the Sub-Committee of Management rises to the full dignity representing over 500,000 colored men and women who have enlisted in the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. In the light of a tribunal of justice, Grand Master Edward H. Morris, a prominent and successful attorney of Chicago, sits as the Chief Justice and around him are his Associate Justices, in the person of Deputy Grand Master Julius C. Johnson of Baltimore, Maryland; Grand Treasurer W. David Brown, of New York City; Grand Secretary James F. Needham of Philadelphia; Grand Directors, Dr. I. L. Roberts of Boston, A. T. Shirley of Virginia, J. C. Johnson of North Carolina, B. V. Baranco of Louisiana, and that veteran Odd Fellow, George H. Mays of Florida. The setting is not complete without mention of the ever alert, always ready, genius, Editor Henry P. Slaughter who chronicles events for the benefit of the readers of the Odd Fellows' Journal. Dignity, courtesy, efficiency and justice, mark the conduct of every member of this August body. At no time is sight lost of the important duties resting upon the members of this tribunal and no case is too small, no matter too trivial, to receive the care and attention that is due the merits of the action involved. From consideration of the matter of violation of the edicts of the Sub-Committee of Management by a subordinate Lodge, to the subject of "conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow", each is dealt with in the light of justice and fair-play. The charter of a lodge is called in and a member expelled with the same sense of labor well done as the setting aside of an act illegally committed or a penalty unjustly imposed. The legal mind of the Grand Master of the Order can be discerned in all the laws of the Order, especially is this so in the matter of "legal forms" and requirements, which when properly observed carry to the Sub-Committee of Management a record well worthy the courts of the land. These papers bear the vise of advocates of subordinate lodges, the O. K's of Permanent Secretaries and Grand Secretaries, and place before the S. C. M. a full record of the case and it is seldom that the S. C. M. goes "outside of the record". In the matter of the record in a case it might be well to state that records are required to be well written, by hand (pen and ink, not lead pencil as I had occasion to witness) or by typewriting, the latter being preferred. Cases coming before the Sub-Committee of Management are read in the open meeting and the Chief Justice, Grand Master Morris, directs an open discussion of the merits of the case at bar. After all cases have been heard, the opinions are then read and concurred in, referred or modified. Orders, rules and demands are entered of record and are put into action by the Grand Secretary. Most of the cases are considered on written briefs and statements but other important cases are often represented in person by "counsel", in which event the sessions take on a still more legal aspect. At the last session there were local representatives present interested in Pennsylvania cases, there was a representative there from Texas, one from North Carolina, one from Boston and one from New York. The meetings of the Sub-Committee of Management also produce a magnet which draws stouthearted, loyal odd fellows to the "seat of government" there to fraternize with each other and congratulate themselves on the reality of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and the good fortune that is ours in having the services of our present Grand Master, Edward H. Morris. The profound air that pervades the rooms of the Sub-Committee of Management at its sessions brings to my mind the fact that this aggregation of potent talent should be exercised in a still greater way in the future in the interest of the colored people of the United States and I pray that that day may soon come, for, like a race fully organized for governmental duties through this Sub-Committee of Management, we are ready to govern and be governed, and I have no patience with the negro who, in the light of present day advancement says that we are incapable of self government. The reconstruction days are a thing of the past and we now ask but opportunity to put our best men forward and I believe the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows through its leaders can fill any station where duty calls. MORRIS LEWIS, Major General Comdg The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Deposi Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits No. 144 United States Deposit plus and Undivided Profits $ 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. Ramsay M. C. Clark, Cashier M. H. Sater, Assista Bank of W M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier Bank of Wisconsin Bank of Wisconsin PAUL KINGSTON OFFICE: NEW PARK HOTEL ************************** 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. --- Depository d Profits $440,000.00 F. G. Brown, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashier sconsin ******* MADISON, WIS.