Wisconsin Weekly Blade

The Wisconsin Weekly Blade VOL. I Rockford, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Weatheral of Savannah, Ill., has moved to Rockford. We are glad to welcome them in our midst. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clark attended the Masonic banquet of Dixon, Ill. Miss McKalaster of Evanston attended the Masonic banquet. Many features were given in her honor, an elaborate course dinner was served at the Douglas Hall. The Tuskegee Singes held a splendid program of southern plantation songs and melodies, after which they were entertained at the K. P. Hall by some of their boy chums living in Rockford. Mr. Humphrey of Freeport, Ill., spent Sunday with friends in the city. Don't forget the State dance, on the 26th. Come and have a good time. A splendid sermon was preached by Rev. Lewis Sunday. Mr. Day of the Baptist church and Mr. Andrews, belonging to the Ministers Welfare Association, spoke concerning the proposed new building, asking that we do our duty in raising money on the pledges promised, as they are expecting to have the building finished in four $o_{r}$ five months. The Eastern Star Lodge will hold treiAnunl $[-(fS s)_{g,A}$ their annual ball the 9th of April. Chicago, Ill. Mayor Thompson made known that he would not appoint a Negro as a member of the board of Education. There has been considerable agitation concerning the placing of a negro on the school board after Dr. Roberts was appointed to such action taken place was dispelled by Mayor Thompson's statement. Mr. Roland Hays the Noted Boston Tenor gave a recital at the Wabash "Y" March 15th, before a brilliant and impressive audience. Mr. Hays was assisted by the Chicago Umbrian Glee Club and Mr. Wm. King, his accompanist. Selections from S. Colelirge Taylor and H. T. Burleigh featured part of the program. Atlanta. Ga. Atlanta, Ga., March 19— American Giants of Chicago today defeated the Morris Brown University nine inteninning 5 to 4 score Am. Giants 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 5 1 1 3. Mor. Brown U. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 8 1. Batteries, Tyree, Redding, Dixon Williams and Roynard. We were greatly shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Lulu Jordan, and the bereaved family have our heartfelt sympathy. Messes Joseph Grimes and Wm. Greene spent Sunday at the C. E. Shepard home. While there, they par-took of a birthday dinner with S. E. Craig. The Busy Bee Sewing Circle will meet next Friday at the home of Mrs. Joseph Grimes. Ladies bring thimbles and needles, as we expect to set a quilt together. The Autumn Leaf Club met at the home of Miss Greene and at the same time we had a house party of which there were 14 in the party. We having dispensed of all business of the club, at the hour of eleven o'clock a lovely repast was served. The principle colors were green, it being St. Patricks day. At the First Baptist church with Rev. Weyrauch pastor, there was baptising of which three persons were immersed. Miss Verna Graene is much improved. DO YOU KNOW HIM? We would like to find the whereabouts 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 gladly received and appreciated. The Wisconsin Blade, Madison, Wis. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT Alabama Special to the Blade ATMORE, ALA. Atmore. Ala. "The Blade" man called at the home of Mrs. Gussie Bryant last week. Some home too. Mr. A. P. Perdue uses the hert system of curing ailments. They say he's good Mr. D. D. Daily has succeeded in inventing an instrument to catch the boll weevil. He has applied for a patent. He worked on the invention four years and finally succeeded. Quite a number have seen the machine work and pronounced it practical. Mrs. Jane Lawson has a beautiful home on Baptist Hill. Mrs. Alice Stewart, Evergreen, visited her sister, Mrs. Marshall last week. Rev. Ashe visited the public schools last week and spoke to the pupils. The anniversary of the Mt. Triumph Baptist church was a success, able sermons were preached by the Rev. Sheldon, Turner, Franklin C. Montgromey and Ashe. The pastor introduced the representative of the Blade and spoke commendable of the paper. Miss Celest Sims made quite a hit reciting from Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Rare gift she possesses. Monroe County, Ala A real farming district will give one an idea of the country. Railroads are scarce. The deep waters route is the main road. They get 4 cents a mile, it might well be called the "Ocean Wave". Messers Bryant and Wiley Peoples have done big things in the country, their wealth runs from $20,000 to $200,000 each. They could well operate a R. R. had they been in other sections of the country. The Rothchilds are big farmers and stock raisers. Mr. Jlm Fry is none the less popular as he has always bored with a big auger. Mr. C. H. Nichols owns a swell home and about 160 acres of land, clear of debt and rated at about $10,000. The Exodus has done its work in Monroe as well as in other countries, lots of land will "lay idle" this year. One land owner is feeding two hundred head of work mules and no one to plow them. Mr. Heard is one among the thrifty young men in this section who has made good. He owns several dollars worth of property. His charming wife possesses rare musical talent. She is educated, refined, polite and entertaining, the name Mrs. Lillie Heard is looked upon with much esteem. Century. Fla. Special to the Blade Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your valuable paper to say a few words as to my stay in Century. On my arrival I found the good people very kind and hospitable and seem to be working together for the upbuilding of the race. They have been wide awake. They have a fine Sunday school, every appointment is well attended by some of the most wide awake in the South. Prof. Jones, Mr. L. Allen, Miss Ethel Robinson were in Maylena to attend a S. S. entertainment. Really the good people of Century are progressive and prospering in this community. Mr. Jessie McClarney, the barber, and Mr. Aflen deacon of the Baptist church is doing a splendid business. M. Smiley is President of the Epworth league of the C. M. E. church. It is no harm to mention Mr. Allen Maro as a great worker and lover of his people. Rev. D. F. Whitaker representing the Blade, made a splendid address last Sunday. YOU WILL FIND REAL BARGAINS IN SPRING GOODS AT COHN'S GENERAL STORE, 754 W. WASHINGTON AVE. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1917 Beloit, Wis. Amongst the many men who have recently come to Beloit and are making good in their line of work as skilled workmen, who enjoy the esteem; not only of their employees, but also of the business and social world; and who never fail to take part in movements and measures for the betterment of the civic and religious life of the city, are Messers James Ford, Fred Anderson, D. E. Pratter of Delaman, Wis., J. Coleman of Canton, Ill., E. Winters, Louisville, Miss., L. D. Jones, Clay Center, Kan. and Wm. Marshall, Rock Island, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marshall of Rock Island, Ill., are in Beloit for an indefinite stay. Mrs. J. Coleman and son John Jr., spent several days in the city visiting her husband, Mr. John Coleman, a moulder. The young men of Beloit have organized a crack baseball team to be known as "Beloits Browns". Leon Petterson, Mgr., Chas. Horton, Capt., Elmer Smith, Secy., Chas. Barr, Treas. Beloits will witness some fast baseball in the near future. Mr. W. S. Williams prizes himself on having a fine lot of young men stopping with him. These fellows are a jolly bunch, expert entertainers and contribute much to the social life of the city. Mrs. E. K. Williams, 449 St. Paul Ave., surprised her husband on his 42nd birthday with a grand banquet on the night of the 8th. The dinning hall was tastefully decorated in red and white. Rev. Fox was toastmaster. Rev. Mitchean, Mr. Williams and Mr. Shelby made appropriate speeches. Many tokens of flowers and other useful gifts were presented by admiring friends. WINNER OF 1st PRIZE. LITTLE ANNIE MAY DOUGLAS who polled more than 1,600 votes in the Great Boy & Children Contest. The great baby and children contest, which ended March 15th at Booths Hall under the auspices of the Baptist Mission was a grand success in every way. A large and appreciative audience gathered early to enjoy the splendid program rendered by Ms. L. Prince, with the well trained children under her charge. The welcome address was given by little Miss Velma Bell with graceful and childlike beauty and sweetness. The girl's quartett rendered some very catchy numbers. Mrs. Petterson performed at the piano. The reading and vocal solos by Mrs. Prince captivated the house. The 1st prize, a handsome gold watch, was awarded to Anna May Douglass. The 2nd, an ivory toilet set, by Ella May Stevens. Judges: Paul Strothers, A. W. Knight, W. S. Williams, Mr. Prince, Sidney Brown. The Committee and Pastor are very grateful to all those who gave so instinctingly of their time, sympathy and personal help to make the affair the great success it was and are also thankful to the public for its generous aid and patronage. Last but not least, we would extend our hearty thanks to the Blade for the help derive through its columns. Brookport, Ill. Brookport. Ill. The Bi-County Mutual Relief Association of Brookport, was organized in April 1909. It is composed of colored people and, its object is to unite mutually all reputable colored people from two to fifty-five years of age, for the purpose of giving mutual relief to those dependent on its members. This association comprises Massac and Pope counties, it has a membership of about two hundred at this time. The admission fee is two dollars. Each member is required to pay fifty cents annual dues. Whenever a member dies, the members are all assessed one dollar, which amount is paid to the beneficiary of the deceased member. The association desires to increase its membership to five hundred. Those associations should be organized in every county. The Bi-County Mutual Relief Ass'n has paid off three death claims this year, which amounts to something near six hundred dollars. The officers are as follows: George E. Gruber, President. Philip Sumner, Treasurer. L. T. Sims, Secretary. John Morris, Wm. Petty, E. Howad, Albert Hudspeth, Albert Shelton, Directors. Peoria, Ill. By G. T. Jackson. Twenty-five colored women gathered in the assembly room of the City hall last Monday night and after a talk by Mayor E. N. Woodruff organized the Woodruff Booster Club of Colored Women. The Organization will meet again Friday evening for permanent organization. Mrs. Dr. J. H. Sheppard, 1209 Second Ave., President; Mrs. Addie Conway, 1213 Second Ave., Vice-President; Mrs. Sidey Wagner, 219 Seventh Ave., Treasurer; Miss Oro Bibbs, Secretary, the officers named. Mrs. Susie Hall Price died March 14th at St. Francis hospital, aged 38 years and 2 months. The Funeral was held last Friday at 2:30 P. M. at F. W. Erxleben's Undertaking Parlors. Thence to Batavin, Ill., for interment. Mr. John Sullivan and Miss Geneva Jones, both very popular young people of this city, were married last Saturday by Rev. S. B. Jones at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan left on Sunday for Minneapolis, Minn., there future home. Mrs. Richey of Danville, Ill., are visiting in the city this week. Miss Edwards of Kansas, a niece of H. F. Johnson, are in the city on a visit to her uncle at 911 6th Ave. The bazaar held at the Ward Chaple A. M. E. church, will start March 19th, and will last one week. The Social Center on last Sunday were largely attended. So far the people seem to appreciate such a place to spend their leisure hours. The program was as follows: Mrs. Merrill, Probation Officers address. Giles H. Bradley gave an instructive address. Mrs. Anna Baker, song and solo. Rev. Mrs. H. W. Jameson, a paper. Music by the audience was excellent. Rev. F. A. Curtright made a few remarks. Collection at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday for the day was $17.50. Oshkosh, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hart of Neenah entertained some of their out of town friends or dined Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jro. Smith were to have spent the day with the Harts but were deprived of that pleasure on account of the interurban cars between Neenah and Oshkosh being snow bound. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Scott have moved to Chicago and the people of Oshkosh are heartily sorry to loose them. They were good clean citizens and liberal church workers. We wish them much success in their new home town. Mr. William Netter has returned to the city after spending several months in Beloit, Wis. and Indiana cities. J. W. Smith made a flying business trip to Chicago this week. Mr. A. C. Henderson was a pleasant caller at the home of Mrs. Green's accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Smith Thursday evening. Mrs. Green is our oldest citizen and has been a member of the Baptist Church here for 52 years. Mr. J. H. Smith, C. & N. W. chef is spending his five days relief with his family at Chicago. Rev. Leander Lane has returned to the city after spending a week in Detroit, Mich. and Chicago. Mrs. John P. Turner has moved to Beloit, and Oshkosh has lost one of its best church workers. Mrs. Ida Ray and her son Johnie spent Thursday in Fond du Lac with friends and relatives. Milwaukee, Wis. Rev. S. Russell B. D. at Backus Baptist Banquet. The reception given the Pastor and members of Calvary Baptist church at the Backus banquet at the Y. M. C. A. on Thursday the 5th, was indeed hearty and royal. The singing was enjoyed by all present and the pastor and members were invited, together with the pastor, by the ladies of the Grace church on Friday. Many were the compliments paid the pastor for such singing. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Dungey, Mrs. M. Lowe, Mrs. G. Selles, Mrs. M. Love, Mr. H. Jackson, Miss N. Vass, Mrs. Culp, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. G. Williams and Rev. Walker. They were given Taxi service from the Y. M. C. A. The Sunday service at Calvary is increasing in attendance, last Sunday the pastor filled the pulpit and at his best. Sunday school at 9:30 and B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. All the departments of the church are during fine. The campaign for $500.00 will soon be launched and already the members are showing much interest. Our pastor is doing untold good in Milwaukee and every day adds new friends to his cause. We are sorry to chonicle the illness of Mrs. Mary Gladney, 450 4th Steet. It is with great pleasure that we announce through the columns of the Blade for the first time the opening of one of the greatest enterprises that Milwaukee has yet witnessed and one which indicates clearly the advance which some of our citizens are making toward real service and efficiency. In a short time there will be opened to the public the Alberta Villa at the corner of Fifth and Galena Streets in the old Mueller residence on one of the most artistic and modern residences on the West side. The Alberta Villa faces directly the Residence of Milwaukee's wealthiest and most conservative families and the securing of it is a step toward the better homes for our people which was begun with the moving of the St. Mark and Calvary churches into this neighborhood. The Villa will be the home of conservative visitors and residents to whom the public hotels do not appeal and in appointment and convenience will rival any similar dwelling in the Northwest. All the rooms are light and because of the altitude the air $ ^{i} $ is balmy and fresh affording the most pleasant living conditions. On the third floor is a spacious and artistic dance hall which will be rented for private parties, while the reception halls club and dining rooms will be at the disposal of the public at nominal sums. Mr. H. B. Kinner will be the proprietor and has spared no expense in equipping the Villa to satisfy the most fastidious. The Alberta Villa will supply a long felt need in Milwaukee for those who wish some place distinctive to go wher $ ^{c} $ they will find all the comforts and exclusive aspects of home, and the Blade wishes fo Mr. Kinner all the success which should attend so colossal and worthy an effort. Mrs. Hagar Little, mother of Mrs. Alice Cammack who has been ill for several months, quietly passed into eternity on Saturday the 17th of March surrounded by all her loved ones. Mother Littie was a beautiful christian character and throughout her illness evinced a fortitude and bravery which was remarkable in one so advanced in years but which was indicative of the life she lived. The body was taken to Tennessee for burial by he $_{\mathrm{r}}$ son-in-law Mr. Andrew Camack. Mr. C. J. Sykes our able printer is detained at the Industrial Emergency Hospital where he was taken with a crushed foot caused by the falling of a large piece of iron. His many friends will be pleased to note that he i srapidly improving. The St. Patrick Eve. Social given by Miss Lucile Jackson at St. Mark Church was a very interesting and amusing affair and all present enjoyed the evening immensely. The Irish note was carried out in the program and menu and Miss Jackson realized a very neat sum. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Burgette and family were guests at a St. Patrick Day dinner in honor of their daughter in law and grandson at the home of Mr. Willard Kinner an dmother. The dinner which was served in seven courses was artistically prepared and served in the consistent style which is ever displayed by the charming host and hostess. Mrs. Anita Davis who has been for several years employed at the Majestic theatre has left that position to take up a new one in the Plankton Hotel which was scheduled to open on the 15th of March. Mrs. Robert Merritt will entertain the Y. L. C. C. at her home 356 Juneau Ave. on Thursday morning. The meeting will be in charge of Mrs. Jennie Sanford who will begin her series of cooking lessons. All members and invited guests will meet at her home at 10 o'clock sharp. The Anniversary rally which has been on at St. Mark for several weeks has by request been extended to close May 1st. The members and friends are working assiduously to raise their subscribed amounts and entertainment have been planned up to that date. Miss Sarah Woods will present an animated moving picture play of her own composition and a large number of the young people will assist her. Miss Lottie Jackson and Mrs. Amanda Evans on Friday evening entertained a splendid audience with a lengthy and varied program which was highly pleasing. What was undoubtedly the most amusing and entertaining novelty which has been presented for some time was the mock trial which took place on Monday evening. Attys, De Reef and Thurman attacked their cases with a vigor and enthusiasm that was convincing in the extreme and the audience was constantly convulsed with laughter. Mr. Wm. Roy as I. Dolittle Work was suing Miss Marie Burgette as Miss Iona Kashpyle for $65,000 balm for a broken heart caused by the young lady's having jilted him. The answers to cross questioning etc. were extemporaneous there were amusing in the extreme and Mr. F. Norman, A. G. Burgette, Miss G. M. Reuden and Rev. R. T. Reed in their offices added to the mirth. Dr. A. L. Herron was foreman of the jury. Rev. Reed wishes to thank all participants for their contribution to the great success. A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entered as second-class matter June 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis., under rthe Act of March 3, 1879. 4 Address all communications to THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE, 312 N. 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Harry Thaw again in trouble is declared insane. Harry may be crazy, but he is certainly no fool — except when he is sane. A correspondent asks: "Why do some of our people want to be white and are forever trying to leave the race?" We don't know other than that they are trying to better their condition. As Prof Kelly Miller puts it: "It is not conceivable that persons of this class would undergo the self-degradation a. humiliation necessary to cross the "social divide" unless it be to escape for themselves and their descendants an odious and despised status." Milwaukee and the Socialists. The attitude of the "non-partisan" (?) newspapers of Milwaukee toward the socialists is extremely interesting, at least to the real non-partisan. Their studied effort to prove the socialists politically dead, border on the ridiculous. If it were not at times pathetic, it would be a more hilarious comedy than was ever produced upon any theatrical stage. It is only paralleled by the efforts of a certain class of white people, who strive to prove the utter worthlessness of the negro, and is just about as logical. Several of these papers of a recent date, carrying a news item to the effect that the "Mill Tax Levy Bill" had killed in the Senate by a vote of 17:13, declared that "Senator Schultz was the only Milwaukee member to vote with the Socialists." The impression was thus conveyed, and intentionally so, that the Milwaukee delegation voted almost solidly against the socialists and in opposition to the bill. As a matter of fact the Milwaukee delegation in the Senate consists of six members, one-half of whom are Socialists; so that the socialists were able, with the addition of Senator Schultz, to muster four votes, two-thirds of the entire delegation in favor of the bill. No cause is ever advanced by distorting the truth. If socialism is as bad as it is by some declared to be, it can only be destroyed by a truthful presentation of facts without evasion or distortion. It will never be defeated by attempting to belittle it through untruthful or evasive declarations. Give the people the truth about it and trust them to decide. PROF. CHAS. WINTER WOODS and HIS QUINTETTE IN MADISON Tuskegee Quintette composed of Messers Leroy Brown 1st Tenor, Robt. H. Hamilton, 2nd Tenor, Preston Roney, Baritone, V. L. Pleasant, Bass, was in Madison over Saturday, and Sunday appearing at the 1st Congregational M. E. Church, University Music Hall and the local colored churches. Prof. Charles Winter Wood Faculty Member, Director of Campaign Work and Lecturer of Tuskegee is Manager of the boys, Prof. Woods is of Beloit College 1895, M. A. Columbia University New York 1904. They were given a hearty reception by the students of University of Wisconsin and many were the compliments paid Prof. Woods-for pointed logical manner in telling of Tuskegee. VISIT THE Park Hotel Pool and Billiard Parlors Udner New Management J.S. Wadworth Mgr J. S. Wadworth, Mgr. The Turk and the Crescent. The crescent was not originally an emblem of the Turk. It was first used by the primitive Christians of Constantinople and the eastern provinces of the old Roman empire as an emblem of the growing influence of Christianity. It was not until about the year 1453, after the Turks had overrun Asia Minor and parts of southern Europe and had captured Constantinople, that the Turks adopted the crescent as their national emblem. The Koran prohibits the use of images and symbols in the religious ceremonies of the strict Turk or the internal decorations of their temples and mosques, the rule being so strict as to allow the martial or civic decoration of their greatest generals or pashas, successful commanders or other distinguished persons. The adoption of the crescent by the Turk as a national emblem is an oddity which has so far remained unexplained. Philadelphia Press. Crowded Gibraltar. In no place on the surface of the globe is rent so high as at Gibraltar, the reason being that the geographical position of the town precludes the possibility of its being extended in any direction. A long, narrow strip of what was once a beach is alone available for building purposes. All the test is precipitous rock. Upon this narrow parapet, in some cases less than 100 yards in width, are crowded the homes of 25,000 people. As much as a sovereign a week is asked and obtained for the use of one small furnished room, and this, too, in a place where the normal rate of wages is quite 70 per cent less than 1g England. Naturally the overcrowding is fearful, and, the water supply being scarce and intermittent, cleanliness of living, as we understand it, is almost impossible. No wonder that in the old days the plague and the cholera ravaged the "Rock" with a virulence unknown even in the fithy and pestilential cities of the far east. London Opinion. How Ivy Climbs a Wall. At first ivy is a little plant with a brittle stem and leaves of three or five lobes. As it grows the stem becomes less brittle, and if it finds nothing to which to cling it creeps along the ground, sending down tufts of fibrous roots. These roots, however, appear only when they can be actually used to the advantage of the plant. If the ivy climbs a wall its stem throws out a number of tufted fibers, or claspers, by the aid of which the plant can cling to the wall. These claspers are really modified roots and do not penetrate the wall, but merely cling in sucker fashion to the irregularities of the surface. They are produced from all the parts of the stem nearest to the wall, but if the ivy is creeping along the ground the claspers, being useless, are not produced at all. The tufts of fibrous roots which the plant throws out when it is growing on the ground are produced only from those parts of the stem that are opposite to the leaves. Kansas City Star. Then They Knew. George and Ethel were married a few weeks ago and returned from their honeymoon to a ducky little villa garnished throughout with the usual valuable but useless silverware and jewelry which kind friends shower upon the newly married. The day after their arrival two tickets for a west end theater reached them, accompanied by a little scented note bearing the simple message, "Guess who sent them?" They found it impossible to identify the donor, but nevertheless decided to use them. At the end of a pleasant evening they returned home to find the place stripped of everything. On the dining room table lay another little scented note bearing the legend, "Now you know!"—Pearson's. VIRGINIA'S POTENT AGENCY FOR RACE ADVANCEMENT. Efforts of the Negro Organization Society Receiving Hearty Support. By N. BARNETT DODSON. One of the most helpful and influential agencies for advancement in education, business and social service in Virginia is the Negro Organization society, of which Major Allen Washington of the Hampton institute is president. Through the efforts of this organization and the co-operation of the people of the rural districts the terms of many of the county schools have been lengthened, better prepared teachers secured and better schoolhouses provided. The work of the society is both educational and philanthropic. It has actually taught the people how to help themselves in the matter of guarding against disease, owning their homes and securing funds for longer school terms. During its brief existence of about four years the society has made it possible for the white people of the various communities to see and know more of the hand-up under which the colored people labor—their struggles, aspirations and achievements. Thus the two races have come to know each other better, and this has brought about a more friendly feeling between the rural masses of both races in the state. It is the aim of the organization society to have every secret or mutual benefit society or club become members of the one general body, just as the churches of the various religious denominations belong to one general conference, convention or assembly. Upon the same principle as the churches the societies may hold memberships in the organization society without losing their individuality. By this method the spirit of co-operation and mutual helpfulness is felt throughout the state. Besides the efficient leaders among the colored people who are officials and workers in the society, there are many able influential and broadminded white persons who are co-operating heartily in the work. Major Washington was elected to the presidency at the annual meeting of the society held at Roanoke, Va., in November, 1916. He succeeded Dr. Robert R. Moton, who had to decline a re-election on account of his duties as principal of the Tuskegee institute. Major Washington is keeping the work steadily before the people of Virginia and is formulating plans for an effective spring campaign in the state. BELIEVES IN EQUAL RIGHTS. William D. Brigham's Remarkable Let Amore Poet: Through the ter to Race Through the Guardian. Boston - A remarkable episode in race affairs has taken place here. A practical friend of the race was taken down with pneumonia recently. Editor W. Trotter, as secretary of the Equal Rights league, which is urging the race to hold Douglass centenaries under Equal Rights committees, sent word to the pastors of the various churches of his friend's condition, and prayers were offered in their churches for his recovery. This friend is now recovering and has sent the following letter of sincere gratitude to the Boston Guardian, of which Mr. Trotter is the editor: Dorchester, Mass., Jan. 11, 1917. "Dear Friends—I have been during the last four weeks critically ill with pneumonia and walking in "the Valley of the Shadow of Death"—I am glad to say walking in it and not through it—and I am writing these lines to express my deepest gratitude for the prayers offered for me and the homes and homes of my friends in Greater Boston. There are two sides to the equation when one has a day and a night nurse, a physician calling two or three times a day, a pneumonia specialist from the city and a tank of oxygen in an adjoining room ready for sudden use. It is difficult to say how much of a recovery is due to human skill and how much to prayer, but I firmly believe that prayers offered by those who have the ear of God affect the result that humble homes and are unknown to the world, but I believe that "prayer moves the hand that moves the world." I suppose those who believe in segregation will agree that prayer is colorless—that there is no such thing as black prayers and white prayers. It is almost worth while to have been so sick for the sake of receiving such evidences of love and affection and appreciation as were sent to me and which I was only able to have read to me during the last few days. During my sickness I thought of Tennyson's lines: "And may there be no moaning of the bar When I put out to sea." I am glad to have struck some blows for evil and only wish they had been harder. Let us of us be found with his face to the foe, fighting for freedom and equal rights, and then when the last hour comes each one of us will have underneath him the everlasting arms and can say: "I hope to see my Pilot face to face. When I have crossed the bar." May I ask all who were kind enough to remember me to receive this expression of my gratitude in place of a personal acknowledgment. Sincerely. Boston's Douglass Day Celebration. The Douglass citizens' committee met at the Twelfth Street Baptist church, Boston, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 23, and organized an auxiliary committee, which will assist in the arrangement for the Greater Boston celebration on the one hundredth birthday anniversary of Frederick Douglass, Wednesday, Feb. 14. The celebration will be held under the auspices of the Boston branch of the National Equal Rights league. From most every section of the country the league learns that our people are taking an unusual interest in plans for this important coming event and are manifesting genuine race pride. THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. 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Just Two Blocks North of Depot Everything Clean and Up-To-Date FIRST-CLASS BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION One of the most conveniently located places in the city Right in the business portion of the colored population Boarding and Lodging Everybody knows him, when in Atmore call on BOOK LUCIOUS Atmore, Ala. Near Masonic Hall MRS. VINA KYLES PALATABLE MEALS AND LUNCHES Ice cold drinks and cream on Sunday Atmore, Alabama REV. S. SCOTT Fine Shoe Repairing Work Done While You Wait Give me a trial ATMORE, ALABAMA Near Masonic Hall MRS. LEANNA PARIS RESTAURANT AND LUNCH First Class Meals Ice Cream and Cold Drinks Atmore, Alabama Near Masonic Hall For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes also Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I buy anything you dont want JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BASEMENT Opposite C. & N. W. Depot All news for publication must reach our office by Tuesday and must be written on one side of the paper. STAR HAIR GROWER Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower thousand agents wanted. Good money We want agents in every city and village THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a al preparation. Can be used with or straightening irons. for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its Any person that will use a 25c box will need. No matter what has failed to grow just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER and be convinced. Send 25c for full size you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and send you a full supply that you can begin with at once; also agents' terms. Send all my Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. Eastern Branch, 113 Clark St, Evanston Ill. Eastern Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, ans in the South can get their goods three earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR HAIR, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, Professional people get HOME-COOKING of MRS. S CO F I E L D 322 Fourth St., Cor. Prairie St. MILWAUKEE, WIS' RESTAURANT When in Milwaukee visit the ELITE CAFE Meals at all hours Lunches 10-15-20c and up ROBERT WHITE, Prop. 267 Fourth St. J. BECKETT FINE GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS 622 Vliet St., Milwaukee, Wis. 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 Learn To Dance LOUISE DANCING ACADEMY Every Thursday Evening Admission 25 cts per couple Hall for rent other evenings Terms Reasonable Mme. Louise Milligan-Shaw, Manager 302 5th St., Milwaukee, Wis THE HOME OF Fine Stationery Office Supplies Greeting Cards of all kinds Job Printing--Seals--Stencils H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street Typewriters.. All Makes $7.50 to $55.00 SEE OUR STOCK Madison Typewriter Co., GROUND FLOOR Phone 422 113 State St. Madison, Wis. The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis. 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. Biley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pund LOCALS KESSENICHS ARE SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF BRIGHT NEW SILKS AND SUM. MER WASH GOODS AT REASON-ABLE PRICES. 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. Our columns are for the Ruths as well as for the Odd I allows and it is our aim and object to serve the Sisters as well as the Brothers. YOU WILL FIND REAL BAR-GAINS IN SPRING GOODS AT COHN'S GENERAL STORE, 754 W. M. and Mrs. Henry V. Thomas, 19 S. Murry St., are happy over the arrival of a 16 pound daughter on last Tuesday the 19th, at 9:15 Mother and daughter are both doing well and the father is rejoicing. 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. Mrs. John Billinglea of 549 Conklin Pl., who has been in the South all winter, visiting Florida, Ark., North and South Carolina, is at this writing indisposed. As soon as she is able to travel she will return to Madison. Her many friends will gladly welcome her. Mrs. Benj. Battie 313 N. Henry St., left last Tuesday A. M. for Rochester, N. Y. She is located at 256 North St. EIFFEL, THE BEST OF ALL HOSIERY AND THE KAYSER KNITTED UNDERWEAR FOR SPRING ARE SHOWN AT KESENICH'S IN COMPLETE ASSORTMENT. Mr. Phillip Brown of Middleton, remembered the Blade this week by sending in his subscription. Mr. Wm. Green, Lancaster, was in the city this week visiting his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Davis. He called at the Blade office. He is a member of Capital City, Lodge No. 72 F. & A. M. We were pleased to have Mr. Frank Steele of Delavan, call to see us this week. He had been visiting in Lancaster and was made welcome by his old friend Mr. Samuel R. Banks of the Governers office. Mrs. Geo. Roberts of Monroe street is in Chicago, under the care of a physician. She is not confined to her bed or room, but is receiving special treatment and will return in a few days. Miss Magie Lawrence, formally of this city, now of Milwaukee, was united in marriage last week, to Mr. Carl Johnson in Wedlock. Mr. J. W. Brown requests, when you buy your ticket for Indiana, to stop off at LaFayette, Ind., and get your pumpkin pies. The state rally for Indiana will be April 4th. Ane church. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Brannon of Chicago, is at the home of Mrs. Saddie Hickman. Mr. Brannon is connected with the Park Hotel dinning service. KESSENICHS ARE'SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF BRIGHT NEW SILKS AND SUM. MER WASH GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. The Merchants who desire your patronage will ask you for it through the columns of The Blade. You will find the Blade on sale at the Hill Grocery Store, 651 E. Dayton St. and Trotter & Hopkins Pool, Billiard and Barber Shop Parlors. Anything you don't want Joe will buy it. YOU WILL FIND REAL BAR-GAINS IN SPRING GOODS AT COHN'S GENERAL STORE, 754 W. WASHINGTON AVE. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." Our collector will call to see you next week. Be prepared to pay your subscription. YANKEE CLEANER looks clean, smells clean, is clean, does clean and as a friend puts it "YANKEE CLEANER cleans everything but a guilty conscience." EIFFEL, THE BEST OF ALL HOSIERY AND THE KAYSER KNITTED UNDERWEAR FOR SPRING ARE SHOWN AT KESENICH'S IN COMPLETE ASSORTMENT. St. Benedict Settlement Home for Colored Working Girls and Women Strang- ers in the City. Either Catholic or Protestants All Are Welcome Either with or without means MRS. L. DUNCAN JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. The Blade will furnish any kind of help. Phone 3369. Special song service at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on the 18th, under the direction of Mr. W. R. Harris at 8 P. M. YOU WILL FIND REAL BARGAINS IN SPRING GOODS AT COHN'S GENERAL STORE, 754 W. WASHINGTON AVE. 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. 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? 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. Advertise your Rooms, Restaurants, Wants, etc., in the Wisconsin Blade Yankee Cleaning. If you fail to get the Blade remember you have failed to pay your subscription. Ask your grocer for The Globe Bread. For Birthday and Wedding cakes yhone 533, The Globe Bakery Co. TISE- The N CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. ROOMS—For nice rooms see Mrs. M. Ward, 1706 Prairie St., Milwaukee. Wis. WANTED—Live energetic agents to represent the Blade. Liberal terms. Write the Blade Publishing Co., Madi- son, Wis. Piano lessons given by Miss Marion Buckner. One-half hour lessons, 25c: one hour lesson, 50 cents. For further information phone 356 or call at 419 W. Main St. St. Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. Anyone found inducing them to an immoral place or play will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of work furnished. Trade with the Merchants who ask for your patronage through the columns of the Blade. QUALITY PLAYER JESSE FRENCH & SO BUSH & --- WANT COLUMN P. EMIL O. SCHMIDT Tel. Grand 3616 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. The Vaas-Maw Dry Goods Co. Spring Goods Now Here Coats Suits Skirts Blouses Silks Velvets Dress Goods Rugs in All Sizes and Colors THE PLACE TO SAVE MONEY NEW SPRING STOCK NOW ON DISPLAY Silk and Silk Front Shirts $1.25 to $5.50 Felt Hats, Caps, Underwear, Hosiery See Our Goods and Get Our Prices Before Buying Elswhere Cohn's General Store, Phone 300 754 W. Washington Ave. The Nations Best Dressed Men Wear Custom Tailored Clothes They cost no more and give you individual appearance and wear longer ention to beginners and advanced pupils. Ten city for a sufficient number of scholars. Jenson is a graduate violinist, the son of Prof. Mago's oldest and most distinguished teachers of recommendations as a performer and instructor. Vaas-Maw Dry Goods The Day-Light Store Corner King and Pinckney Street Spring Goods Now Here Suits Skirts Ks Velvets Dress Go The Day-Light Store Corner King and Pinckney Streets Ginghams Percales Rugs in All Sizes and Colo Rugs Large and Small PLACE TO SAVE MORE NOW SPRING STORE NOW ON DISPLAY Red Silk Front Shirts $1.25 Celt Hats, Caps, Underwear Hosiery Our Goods and Get Our Prices B Buying Elswhere John's General Store Phone 300 754 W. Washington A Nations Best Used Men Wear from Tailored es My cost no more give you indi- al appearance wear longer ON THE TAILOR STY OF PIANOS BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPH MONS - LAGONDA & GERTS PLAY ALL RECORDS COME AND HEAR BEFORE YOU BUY Milwaukee, Wis. DAVID JOHNSON- VIOLINIST. Hosiery Gloves 213 STATE ST. RELIABLE PIANO MERCHANT SHOP 216-218 PLANKINTON ARCADE INSIDE 2ND FLOOR MONTHLY 1 THE CABINET SUPREME COURT JUDGESHIP JOHN W. HENRY WALTER C ATTORNEY-C MERCHANTS & SA WALTER C. OWEN ATTORNEY-GENERAL MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK WALTER C. 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Wife of Dr. Robert E. Jones Passes Away at New Orleans After Six Months' Illness—Was Notable Figure In Religious, Educational and Civic Life of City and State. By V. P. THOMAS. New Orleans. — Mrs. Valena Jones, nee MacArthur, wife of Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, who died in this city in January, was one of the most widely known Christian women in New Orleans and the south. Mrs. Jones had been ill for the past six months. Although she suffered greatly, she bore it with noble Christian fortitude, exemplifying exalted faith in Jesus Christ. In witness of the warm affection in which the deceased was held beautiful floral offerings in abundance were sent by individuals, churches, clubs and various societies. Mrs. Jones was a zealous church worker, capable as a public schoolteacher, a model and lovable wife, mother and friend. Funeral services were held at Trinity church. It was the largest gathering that has assembled to pay tribute to the memory of any person at New Orleans for many years. Among the noted men who offered touching tributes of respect were Dr. P. A. THE LATE MRS. R. E. JONES. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon Theological seminary, Dr. M. W. Dogan of Wiley university, Professor J. S. Clark of Southern university, Professor J. R. Reynolds of Gilbert academy, Dr. I. G. Penn, secretary, Freeduen's Aid society; Dr. W. H. Logan of Houston, Tex.; District Superintendent Valour Chapman, and the Rev. Alfred Lawless, Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield of the Methodist Episcopal church made the principal address, which was a touching word picture of how Mrs. Jones had set the example of living for all who would live a right beautiful Christian life and deserve the reward of eternal happiness. These testimonials of the place Mrs. Jones held in the hearts of the many people who knew her were tributes to the memory of one who really deserved the acknowledgements from those among whom she lived. Her achievements were of the character that meant more for the foundation of civic life with the home of love and duty to it as its inspiration than all the public achievements in the world without this foundation could deserve. It would be a neglect of fine material and of a fitting opportunity for lessons on the beautiful in womanhood, motherhood and wifeness if a book portraying the model character of this woman is not written and placed for study and contemplation in the homes of the many who need the inspiration that a study of such a life would give. She left in going to her reward two daughters, a son, a mother, a brother and a husband who had done all in his power to prolong her life, though she was sick unto death for months. Without trying or thinking of doing so Mrs. Jones gave living proof that there is much in the Christian faith, much to live for in it, much to depend upon in it, much to draw courage from in it, much to bear and suffer pain in cheerfulness in it and, most of all, much to meet and face death without feeling the sting of it. She proved that with the Christian faith as sta and standard it was not so hard after all to bear the torturing clutches of pain night and day. "My suffering is great, but Christ, my Redeemer, nailed to the cross and hanging from the nails in his hands and feet on Calvary for my redemption and salvation suffered much more than I suffer. I should not complain of my suffering or think that my lot is hard when I know that my Lord was crucified and died on the cross for me. My husband has loved and has helped me with a love that was tender and true from the day he first pledged me he'd love me till today, when with all his sympathy no more be can do for me." 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 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. G. of O. F. and H. H. of R. 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. Arfetter Miller, D. G. M. N. G. 417 Seventeenth Street, Cairo, Illinois. Brookport, Ill. M. N. Gov.—Mattie Rodgers. P. O. Bx 20. R. N. G.—Ellen White. P. M. N. G.—Ida Martin. W. R. Jessie V Johnson. W. Conn.—Miranda Wiley. W. T.—Nancy Moon. W. C. Louisa Johnson. W. U. Nina Bryant, P. O. Bx. 52. N. G. Nela Sinns, P. O. Bx. 110. W. S.—Josie Moore. Stews.—Mary White. Letha Moon. Mary Rickey. Annie Dougherty. 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. Couzzins. 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. Mur- duck. Grand Secretary—G. T. Jackson. Grand Sick Agent—A. W. Whiteside. 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. 3904. 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. When other Corn Cures Fail Try RedCross Corn Harvester. The Menges Pharmacies. KINKY HAIR Atlanta, Ga. Exelento Meal Co. Gentlemen! By picture shows you what your hair is EXELENTO QUININE POURS has done for my hair, before I used it my hair was so fine now it is so feath- long and now it is so feath- long, and so soft and warm, and now it can lift up any way I want it. CELIA GREEN. Yours truly, Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't strain when your hair until it's nice and long. That's what EXELENTO QUININE POURS does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of day hair, as it grows long, soft and silky. After it is a few weeks you can lift the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and how that you can fix it up to you. Exelento don't do we chimp you will receive 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for Particulars. IT IS CLEAN--for there are no ashes, no coal, wood or kindling, no soot, no smoke. The range itself is neat and clean and easily kept so. It does away with cause for worry both in keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. TI IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. Ironing Made Easy With An Electric Iron Why, simply because the electric iron cuts the work in two. Your iron always hot. There is no waiting, no taste of energy, no dread of injuring the clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. willing that you should see what the electric flat-iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Why it, if you will, in your home. A one call will bring one. You decide you wish to keep it. PHONE 4400 MADISON Gas and Electric Company 1126 EAST MAIN STREET PAUL KINGSTON bus, Carriage, Baggage and Taxicab Line PHONE 146 E: NEW PARK HOTEL MADISON, WIS. GET A REAL SQUARE DEAL GET THE BEST THERE IS when in Rockford, Ill., stop at TLE DANDY HOTEL S. WYMAN ST. and be Served Right M. B. BAXTER, Prop. MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS d Tobacco Barber Shop in Connection GRAND THEATRE 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. --- PAUL KINGSTON Omnibus, Carriage, Baggage and Taxicab Line PHONE 146 OFFICE: NEW PARK HOTEL MADISON, WIS. TOGET A REAL SQUARE DEAL TO GET THE BEST THERE IS when in Rockford, Ill., stop at GRAND THEATRE 204-206 STATE ST. HIGH CLASS MOTION PICTURES SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Valesta Suratt, in "The Victim" SUMDAY, MARCH 25 "The Rosary" Endorsed by those of every faith.