Wisconsin Weekly Blade

The Wisconsin VOL.1 HON. GEO. P. HAMBRECHT, Member of Wisconsin Industrial Commission. Who has proven himsel fa true and tried friend to the working man, and by his decisions has helped make his commission second to none in the state. PROCEEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. At a meeting of the above board, it was suggested and so advised that, the church should put on a rally for the first Sunday in May, 117. And that there be captains appointed by the pastor, and that these captains be authorized to form clubs and appoint lieutenants at their discretion; and that each captain is hereby authorized and cordially urged to utilize their best endeavor, in the Christian way to bring about results, to the end that they report $50.00 each on the day of this rally. It is understood that each captain may adopt such plans as are best suited to conditions to raise this amount. It may be remembered that in 1913 we made a partial canvass in the city in the interest of our church; we think it no harm to our friend and to ourselves, to say that we have not intruded upon the patience or charities of the kind and generous citizens of Madison; therefore, we in this time of great need cordially ask of them a favorable consideration of our cause, remembering that all blessings that have or will come to the world must come through christianity. We are much indebted to those who responded to our appeal in the past, and God will eventually bless you, is our prayer. Z. P. Smith, Pastor 548 W. Johnson St. THE OPENING OF ALBERTA VILLA, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 501 Galena St. H. B. Kinner, Prop. The Alberta Villa is now opened to the general public. It is conveniently located on the car line has several neatly furnished rooms to let. With steam heat electric and gas lights. Hot and cold water baths. Refreshment Parlor Club and dining rooms. Spacious reception room on the first floor. On the third floor is the Villa hall and to be used by the Cream Cities social set. The public and visitors are invited to inspect the Villa at any time and a most cordial welcome is extended to all. Come and spend an afternoon and evening at the Alberta Villa. H. B. Kinner, Prop. Cullings from Canoe, Ala. The closing of the colored school was indeed a decided success. Evelyn East, Annie Mae Lockhart, Rubbie Inez East played their part as well as queenie and Lena Woodson. After the concert what happened to the teacher, Mr. Rhoedolphus Brooks and Miss Cora Smith were happily married. Miss Annie Smith will visit the commencement exercises of Snow Hill as well as relatives and friends. The Negroes of Dane Co. to show their loyalty and patriotism to take part in great Patriotic Parude. The negroes of Madison will show their loyalty and patriotism to the American Flag by taking part in the great parade on next Saturday. We have always responded to the country's call. In every war, ever waged in this country, the negro has shown great patriotism and heroism. It was Crispus Attucks (Negro) who shed the first blood in the American revolution. In all the battles from Appomattox, Ft. Wagner, Shiloh, San Juan Hill a. Carranzal, fame will ever live on account of the daring and gallantry displayed by the Negro. It matters not whether he has always been treated right; it matters not that he has not had meted out to him all the rights of an American citizen; it matters not that he has been discriminated against in his native town, cities and state; it matters not that he has been regarded as an inferior with few rights if any, that other races were bound to respect; it matters not that even the government, for which he has fought and bled, has connived and condoned this mis.treatment—this discrimination; it matters not that in the courts his word has very little weight, and in many instances he has been lynched by mobs without due process of law; yet, it is his pride and his glory to fight for the country that has given him birth, and which has given him only a few crumbs that have fallen from the government table. When the tosick of war has been bounded, he the Negro, will not be found wanting. And when that flag goes down, he will report to God the reason why. —J. Anthony Josey. Men's Forum W.B. TRUHE All communications must be signed Name will not be published unless desired Beloit, Wis. Special to the Blade: Allow me space in your valuable column to say a few words as to the conditions as they exist among our people in the State of Miss. I was reared and born in this state and what I am about to say is the whole truth. I just recently came North and am glad that I have at last escaped the fury of the Southland. On March 12th, a negro of high repute living in New Albany, Miss., was wontonly and brutally killed by a gang of white men, two days later the 14th, a colored girl was smeared with tar, hair shaved off and unmerciful beaten by a band of so-called citizens, while still another negro youth underwent the same or similar treatment only being spared his life. The half has never been told of the woeful and brual outrages meted out to the members of our race in the State of Mississippi and yet with a knowledge of it so vividly in my mind I have no ill will for that section of the country and hope and pray for that day to come when the brotherhood of mankind will be a pleasure rather than a hell to the black man in that part of the world. Formerly of New Albany, Mich. now of Beloof, Wis. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Indiana State Rally, April 6th, at the church. Come and hear why Indiana is called The Hoosier State. On the 6th you will enjoy the good music and the up-to-date program by the winning State in the rally Indiana. A great debate will be staged on a live subject. Indiana sweet potato pie. Be sure and share your sweet potato pie with the unknown lady at the Indiana State Rally on the 6th. Come an see the Hoosiers. No tags but a sweet potato pie for 10cts. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, M. 129, 1917 Our Trip. D. F. Whitaker. From Atmore, Ala., we went to Jones Mill and Perdue Hill. Doctor Heard had arranged to meet us at the station but the storm hindered him and we had the pleasure of a sixteen mile walk. Spent the night with Rev. Le Roy King. He has recently bought hundred acres of land and is quite a hustler. His son Le Roy jr. is a barber and an exceptional young man. We spent two nights with Deacon Chas. Nichols. Mrs. Nichols and her daughter did everything to make it pleasant for us. Mr. McCall was an acquaintance, also Mr. Porter who is a hustling framer and seems to live well. Rev. Jas. Williams is pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church for more than 35 years he has held this charge. He is a great preacher and pastor. We made a call at the home of Mr. Pullon Malone who introduced us to his father, who is one of the most interesting men we have met for some time. Our stay was pleasant. He has an excellent wife and charming daughter. While passing through the streets of Pedrue Hill one of the merchants beckoned to us and informed the writer that it was reported that we were an immigration agent and if such we must get out of town at once. In some sections all strangers are looked upon with suspicion. A good many of the white people are anxious to have the negro remain in the South, because of the cheap wages given and the enormous profits in dealing with them. But hundreds are leaving and will continue to do so. Mr. Green Singfield of Moneoville, Ala., was in Atmore visiting his son Bob. This is ideal weather for the farmers of Escaniba, Co. A fine Irish Potato crop. A severe electric wind storm passed through Atmore it did do a deal of damage. The city school was visited and afterward had to be moved to the Masonic Hall. Freemanville News. Special to The Blade. The good people of Freemanville community are glad to have the Blade each week. Mrs. Clara Red gave an entertainment for the benefit of Gaines Chapel A. M. E. church. Mr. G. W. Booker made a flying trip to Pensacola, Fla., last Saturday. Much business was accomplished. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Daliey is quite sick; we wish for them an early recovery. The Blade man was around and had an enjoyable dinner with Mrs. L. A. Rutherford. The storm that visited us last week destroyed the Baptist church and Public school. Perdue Hill, Ala. Messers Bobbie Cook, Walter Gully, and Acie Deeds are reported as being on the sick list. We hope for them a speedy recovery. Prof. David Whitaker, the Blade man, was the guest of Mr. Chas. Nichols on Saturday. Mrs. Nichols returned from a visit to her daughter in Atmore. Mr. Arnold McCoy is reported ill at this writing. A collection of $100 00 was raised at the conference. Mr. Perkins was a welcome visitor at the Nichols home on business. Mr. Charlie Jessie Nichols was in Perdue Hill Saturday on business. Mr. Charlie Johson after an absence of more than six months returned to the Hill to see his family. Mr. L. E. Laster is in town from Mobile to visit his family. Miss Ireon H. Fryer will visit her brother in Mabile next Saturday. Miss Susie Bollen will leave in April for Detroit Mich., her future home. Deacon Mosley was the guest of Mr. Nichols on Thursday night. Ireon H. Fryer. NOTICE The colored citizens who intend to take part in the Patriotic Parade next Saturday, will meet on E. Washington Ave. and N. Butler St. 2:30 T. S. Hines, W. R. Ham's Asa Washington, A. Henderson, Rev. Z. P. Smith, J. W. Brown and J. Anthony, Josey. Beloit, Wis. Rev. G. J. Fox spent several days in Milwaukee visiting his family. While their business of importance was transacted on behalf of the king-dow and greeting many old friends. Mrs. E. K. Williams and Miss Anna Wells is in Chicago to be present at the annual sermon of the Court of Heroines of Jericho. The mock Conference given by Mrs. Allen Horn and others for the benefit of the A. M. E. church on the 23rd, was a great success. Mrs. P. Harris of 452 Race St. is recovering from an accident sustained by a fall several days ago. In a whirlwind game on the 25th, the Fairbanks Giants defeated the Beoit Browns 9 to 6. This was the first game of the season. Both teams are rounding into shape. A crew of 59 stalwart able bodied men, the cream of New Albany, Miss. graved in Beloit on the 20th. They are intelegent and of a high moral caliber and will render good service in the church and civic life. The Baptist Mission will render an Easter Program on the afternoon of April the 8th at Booth's hall, Grand Ave. This will be the new place of worship in the future. The children who are under the care of Mesdames Prince, Harris and Bell are being well trained for the occasion. Eleven A. M. and eight P. M. are the hours for the Easter Program at the A. M. E. church on the 8th of April. Excellent numbers will be rendered and a large audience expected. Miss C. Evans of Milwaukee is in the city this week. We wish her a joyous trip and a successful chance with child's arrow. Mrs. W. L. Douglas has opened a first class barber shop at 416½ N. State St. Oshkosh. Wis. Mrs. Eva Parker and daughter Josephine of Milwaukee are visiting relatives and friends in this city. The A. M. E. Zion choir will give a music recital at the church Easter Sunday evening under the directions of Messers J. Skinner and Eli Rice, everybody is invited. Mrs. Gerttie Washington has returned to the city after spending several weeks in the country. Mr. Louie Chase of Ryelander, Wis. is spending a few days in Fond du Lac with his mother and brother. He made a flying trip to Milwaukee Saturday and visited friends in Oshkosh Sunday. Rev Lane will preach a special sermon. The first Sunday in April and we hope to see a large crowd out to hear it. Mrs. Ida Ray will be at the piano assisted by the choir. Don't miss the good music. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith entertained a number of friends Sunday evening. Those present were: Mrs Anna Hill and daughter, Misses Florence Mathews and Williams. Messers Brown, Whight, Leach, Furgeson of Fond du Lac. McLane and Ripley of Chicago, C. A. Scott, Larrance Shradd and Johnie Ray of this city. Miss Mathews rendered some pretty Piano selections, Mrs. Smith served the refreshments and dinner. Peoria $ ^{9} z $ Ill. The first of a series of entertainment which will mark the celebration of the seventy-first anniversary of the Founding of the Ward Chaple A. M. E. church, will open up on Monday evening to Friday evening, March 30th and on March 30th, the Bishop Rt. Rev. L. J. Coppin. D. D: LL. D. will lecture on the Native African at Home. Miss Sofia Gibson spent Sunday in Canton, Ill., as the guest of her brother. The Woman's Lilac Club met last week with Mrs. Madeline Booze. The club will meet March 23rd with Mrs. Mary Banks. Mr. Oile Warren, formally of 1026 Sixth Ave., have moved to 804 State St. The Booker T. Washington Social Center is the newest of the city's in- y Blade ATIO institutions devoted to the social services of the city. It has for its object the uplifting of the colored residents young women, and is the direct result of efforts of the Rev. A. J. Curtright, who recently was called to the ministry of Mt. Zion Baptist church from Joliet, Ill., the new club destined to furnish a recreation place for the colored people of the city, particularly the younger members thereof, is starting out under the most favorable auspices and seems destined to be a success. Here the members may meet and enjoy clean healthful amusement. Strangers in the city may be located in the right sort of environment, so that both the young and the old may be protected from the dangerous influence of the city life and efforts will be made to secure employment for those out of work. The following is the Board of Directors: Giles H. Bradley, W. E. Person, Rev. Alexander Lewis, Rev. F. A. Curtright, Dr. Mercer Dickson, H. H. Holmer, and J. C. Paddlock, the staff members. Mamie Shaw, Mae Ruff, Sarah Shephard, J. G. M. Curtright, Anna Walburg. Secretary. Madeline Booze, Meivina Cotton, Ida Murray and Bell Hicklin. Miss Ruby C. Pettiford will give a musical entertainment at the Ward Chaple A. M. E. church on April 12th. Miss Josephine Conway will leave for Chicago on Easter Sunday and will be the guest of Han. and Mrs. B. F. Moseley. Rev. H. W. Jameson, residing elder of Peoria district, held Quarterly Meeting here at the Ward Chaple A. M. E. church. Dr. J. H. Bell has just returned from Danville, Ill., where he has been some time on business. Brookport, Ill. Brookport, Ill., March 26, 1917. Brookport is a thriving little city on the Ohio river, three and one-half miles north of Paducah, Ky. Six miles east of Metropolis, with a population of about 1600 of which about one-third are colored. The most of them own their homes. They have two churches, one misionary baptist and one A. M. E. The Baptist has erected a brick edifice 36 by 60 with concrete basement, they have finished the basement and are holding services in it. They intend to finish the main auditorium in the near future. The A. M. E. congregation has erected a brick building 50 by 50. They have their building covered, they intend to go into it in the near future. They have the best church buildings in the city. Church directory. Bethel A. M. E. church. Sunday school 9:30 A. M. Preaching at 11 o'clock A. M. 7:15 P. M. Class Meeting $ P. M. every Sunday. Prayer meeting every Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Rev. J. E. Reddick, Pastor. Unity Baptist church. Sunday school 9:30 A. M. Preaching at 11 A. M. 3 and 7:30 P. M. Prayer meeting. Wednesday evening 7:30. Rev. J. B. McCrary, pastor Mrs. Laura A. Lang and Ruth Donlow were shopping in Päducah, Ky., Saturday. Messers A. Bryant and A. C. Crider visited in Metropolis Sunday. Mrs. Nannie Blackwell, who has been sick for the past week is improving. Geo. C. Childres. Chicago, Ill. A call for a monstrous mass meeting to be held at the Bethel church next Sunday afternoon to show the attitude of the negro towards the present national crisis was issued last night at a meeting of representatives of the 75000 negroes in Chicago. Part of the resolution reads that "we therefore pledge ourselves to aid in what ever way we can the defense of the honor and prestige of this country and we invite all loyal and patriotic Americans who are desirous of preserving the glorious and heroic traditions of the nation to meet Sun- NO. 40 day, April 1st, 1917 at 3 o'clock in the Bethel church, 13th and Deerborn Streets for the purpose of taking such action as the situation might warrant." March 26th. Dunbar Day was celebrated Sunday, March 25th under the auspices of Educational committee of the Phyllis Whealty House. The principal address was given by the Hon. John D. Shoop Supt. of Chicago Public schools on the subject of "Value of Race History." Miss Ethel Ward gave several readings from Dunbar and the biography of life and works was given by Miss Blanche Wade. The Alba Rose club had charge of the program. Col. A. Franklin Stewart, Atlanta, Ga. Commanding Officer 3rd Reg. 1st Brigade. U. R. K. of P. and Royal. Kyam Temple No 1. Dramatic Order Knight of Omar, Oriental Department K. of P., who was in command of the Uniform Ranks last Sunday Pythian Period and evicted much praise and commendation. Atmore, Alabama, March 23, 1917. Editor Wisconsin Blade: I have just arrived from a trip with Rev. G. W. Harris, P. E. of the Atmore District. He held his conference at Stick river, and we had a soul-stirring meeting indeed, it was a christian feast. Our first stop was at Hamilton switch, here we were met by Mr. Walter K. Tripp, son of Rev. J. H. Tripp. From here we had a pleasant walk to the home of Rev. Tripp and we were royally entertained by he and his accomplished wife, who had prepared for us a fine dinner; after dinner we resumed our journey for Stick river, this is a 7 miles route, together we moved on "till we reached the white banks of Stick river. Soon we were at the home of Rev. T. B. Presly he and his pleasant wife gave us a pleasant reception. I at one time was sister Presly's pastor, a real good member she was. A htis place we were joined by Rev. M. W. Williams pastor of the church, here we rested a while, had a splendid supper, afterwhich we went to the church Saturday night the presiding elder preached a sermon that made our hearts rejoice. After services we retired to our places of rest. Sunday morning services were well attended, opened with prayer by Bro. Potter and others. The presiding elder again preached one of his able sermons; at 3 p. m. we had another sermon preached from Ps. 8, at the close of which four happy persons joined the church. Sunday night another spiritual sermon that made us all feel that it was good for us to be there, at the close of this glorious sermon five souls were added to the church.—Collection $8.00 Monday found us at Earnestville, Fla., at this place the elder preached to a large and appreciative congregation. Collection $1.50 Here I spent the night at the home of sister Dickerson. Tuesday I began the 19 miles journey for home, feeling that I had enjoyed a profitable and joyful time. Rev. Nathan G. Johnson. EIFFEL, THE BEST OF ALL HOSIERY AND THE KAYSER KNITTED UNDERWEAR FOR SPRING ARE SHOWN AT KESSENICH'S IN COMPLETE ASSORTMENT. A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entared, as second-class matter June 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis., under rthe Act of March 3, 1879. 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YOU KNOW HIM A lazy man is Oswald Reed, The slowest ever met; But, my, how he can get up speed When running into debt! —Cincinnati Enquirer Unequal is the pace of Pence, He'll either drag or sprint; He's very quick to take offence, But slow to take a hint. —Newark Advocate Though lazy as the dickens, still He's speedy, too, is Bend; He's always running up a bill, Or running down a friend! —Milwaukee Daily News A lazier man than big Bill Brown, I vow 'tis hard to find; Yet he will run all over town, If work is close behind. —Wisconsin Weekly Blade BLADELETS "Alberta Villa"! Any relation to our Mexican friend Pancho Villa? Young man, "Mother" sorely grieves for that letter she does not receive; and "Dad" only pretends that he does not care. "The Fighting Blade", by Beulah M. Dix, is a serial story now running in the Chicago Daily Journal. We modestly acknowledge the compliment. "What the Average Girl Does not Know" is the title of an article by Laura Jean Libbey. About some things, the average girl knows more than her grandmother at forty; about other things, less than her mother at ten. Whose fault is it? RIGHTS AND DUTIES Rights and duties are correlative terms. The one presupposes the other. There can be no rights without corresponding duties, and no duties that do not recognize rights. The right to live acknowledges the duty let live. The right to libery imposes the duty grant liberty to others. The right to citizenship entails the duty of citizenship. Tuesday of next week, April 3rd, will be held an election of judges and other officers. In these you are as interested as in the election of a governor or president. It is the duty of every qualified voter to cast a vote for the candidate of his choice. The "Blade" is loss interested in the success of any candidate than it is in having its readers exercise the right of franchise. Unless they do so on every occasion, they fall far short of the requirements of citizenship, and might very properly be deprived of the right. Every time a colored man appears at the polls to vote, he commands greater respect for the race of which he is a member. This is a circumstance worth considering. COWARDS AND TRAITORS We cannot subscribe to the policy that would brand as "Slackers", "Cowardly Apostates", "Sniveling Pacifists" and "Venomous Traitors" all those who refuse to become unduly enthused over the prospect of war. Because a man desires peace, and believes we ought to make sar. rifices to insure its continuance, in no wise proves him either a "coward" or a "traitor"; neither is the loudest cry for war the true criterium of loyalty. We have known the reverse to be true. In this "land of the free", independence of thought, like freedom of speech, is guaranteed to all, and no man should be forced to think as his neighbor, through fear of charges of disloalty. Loyalty to our country requires that one speak the things he honestly believes for his country's interest, and that he do so before "the die is cast". Until then he should be permitted to counsel patience, and even disagree with those in authority, without being subjected to the charge of "treason" and "cowardice." So long as there is the remotest possibility of an honorable escape from the maelstrom that has engulfed the nations of Europe, it is the duty of every true patriot to labor and hope for a peaceful solution of the present difficulties. He who in the face of overwhelming odds will stand by his convictions, can never be a "coward" nor a "traitor". Courage is not an attribute of the soldier alone, but may even be found in the council chamber, though less frequently recognized. In fact it sometimes requires the greatest kind of courage to stand by one's convictions; far greater than to face an army. Vote for Walter G. Owen for Supreme Court Justice We believe that the candidacy of Honorable Walter C. Owen for Justice of the Supreme Court presents to the people of this State an opportunity to strengthen that court and promote the public welfare. Mr. Owen has shown himself to be an able, courageous and fair-minded man and a capable lawyer. He has never been even charged with the least taint of partisanship, bias or favoritism in the discharge of official duty. He is in the prime of life and maintains a sympathetic and understanding attitude toward modern tendencies in legislation and toward all institutions of government designed for the bet. terment of the whole people. Mr. Owen is a man who is in sympathy with the efforts of the people, by laws passed within constitutional limitations, to make their government more responsive and more serviceable to them in solving their present day problems; a man who is not intolerant of the views of others when they do not coineide with hi own; and a man who will have a proper regard for the verdicts of juries, the enactments of legislatures, the will of the people as registered at the polls, and of the future welfare of the people as attempted to be conserved by laws and constitutions. Judging Mr. Owen by a study of the man and of his public record, we feel confident that if elected to the Supreme Court he will be an exemplary judge and add a distinct element of strength to that important tribunal. there is to be selected a Justice of the Supreme Court. Attorney General Walter C. Owen is a candidate. He has served six years as State Senator and four years as Attorney General. In such service he has shown himself to be an able, courageous and fair-minded man. He is in the prime of life and maintains a sympathetic attitude towards modern tendencies in legislation and towards all institutions of government designed for the betterment of the whole people. Having acquired a training in the public service which equips him for judicial labor, the people should avail themselves of benefit of such training and secure the long years of useful service which he can render upon the Supreme Court of the state."—Beloit Daily News. VOTE FOR WALTER C. OWEN STARS PREDICT HIS ELECTION SHALL WE FORGET? The Louisville Courier Journal, in an effort to "spread a blush of shame on the Caucasian skins of some who are conspicuous in the eyes of the nation just now", quotes Roscoe Conkling Simmons, who, "with all his genius and culture, his college degree and personal refinement, his fellow ship and place in high councils, cannot change his status as a member of a race regarded as socially, economically and mentally inferior to the white." The distinguished Kentuckian, in an eloquent outburst of fervid patriotism, advises his race to be loyal to the nation in the crisis now upon it. He reminds them that "We have a record to defend, but no treason, thank God, to atone for. While in chains, we fought to free white men—from Lexington to Carrizal — and returned again to our chains. No Negro has ever insulted the flag. No Negro ever struck down a president of these United States. No Negro ever sold a military map or secret to a foreign government. No Negro ever ran under fire or lost an opportunity to serve, to fight, to bleed and to die in the republic's cause. Accuse us of what you will—justly or wrongly—no man can point to a single instance of our disloyalty". "We have but one country and one flag, the flag that set us free. Its language is our only tongue, and no hyphen bridges or qualifies our loyalty. * * * * * * Grievances I have against this people—against this government. Injustice to me, there is; bad laws there are upon the statute books, but in this hour of peril I forget — and you must forget — all thoughts of self, or race, or creed, or politics or color. That, boys, is loyalty." To all of this we say a hearty "Amen", reserving the right and privilege, however, to forget nothing. We do not believe that loyalty requires that we forget. Forgetfulness is the most damning characteristic of the race. Loyal we must and will be, but loyal in spite of the recollection of past and present injustice; loyal, because we do not forget that we are Negroes, and as such have a stainless record to defend; loyal, because we remember our foreparents' more than two hundred years of unrequited toil to develop this nation to its high place among the nations of the world; loyal, because we are mindful of the sentiment that would class us as inferior to all other men in the attributes of manhood; loyal, because black though we be, we cannot forget that "this is our own—our native land". This, boys, is the highest kind of loyalty. OUR SELFISHNESS It is the mission of The Blade' to do the most good for the most people of the race. Our greatest draw-back has been our selfishness which is unworthy of us as a race. Our aspirations are not for any individual interest of the race. Broad and generous action are our desires and a liberal thought our guidance. A selfish motive is a destructive agency and its cultivation works disastrous to the betterment of our condition. Self appointed and unscrupulous leaders have done much harm. We would be unworthy of your respect to bid you to do that which your judgement and conscience do not warrant, hence as thinking people we ask you to do your duty. Let us formulate ourselves in a strong body that we may derive the greatest good. Let race pride be the paramount idea of every Afro-American and only broad, liberal and fair-minded men and women can distill this great incentive into their minds. Beware of false, self-appointed leaders and cowardly politicians, whose sole object is self elevation. Turn such people down, as they are only fit for the class in which they train. READ AND THINK and your action will be commensurate with your judgement. Build up the race Morally, Financially and Politically, then the thinking public will give us their support. Religate false friends to the rear where they belong and the race will have an ONWARD MARCH. MISS ANNIE GLENN AT DINNER On last Thursday night at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Moses Jefferson, 707 Regent St., Miss Annie Glenn entrained at dinner a select Party of friends. The occasion was one of much enjoyment and the guest vied each with the other to make the evening one of continual merriment. The table was decorated with sweet peas, ferns and potted plants. The menu seven courses was one that would have suited the most fastidious epicurian consisting of: Kentzler & Horstmeier Public Service Garage Everything Pertaining to the Nant of Your Car Storage Capacity 200 Cars 105-107-109 West Doty Street Madison, Wis. When other Corn Cures Fail Try Red Cross Corn Harvester. Among the gifts received at Christ. mas tide there is that Calendar of verses that you scarcely glanced thru. You liked the color it just blended with the other tones in your room and you hung it. When January passed into February you turned it to keep the current date before you but you didn't take time to heed Januay's warning, nor did you heed her ringing call. Lord for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray; Keep me from stain of sin Just for today; Let me no wrong nor idle word Let than a seal upon my lips Unthinking say; Just for today. Canon Wilberforce. It is a message to you from one whose life was well spent. It brings to us the truest key to successful living. Once we realize the importance of the present hour, the present thought, the present word, we have in our hands the surest gauge of the future. It is lamentable that the human mind does not encompass the vast potency of the present until it has passed through the bitter hour of retrospection which reveals a dismal host of could-have.done's and mights-have-beens. Throughout the pages of literature we hear the call to the approach. ing young from the gradually receding old, to "pause, reflect then with your deductions, execute". Have you become familiar with the passage from Coates Kinney"—"Let us live today as if it were our only day. What if, for us—you and me—there should never be a tomorrow? What if our lives should go out with the sunset or slip away at the quiet midnight hour, or in the hush of the still gray dawn? Let us, then give some of our sweetest and best thought to immortal things and do or say nothing today that shall be remembered against us with sorrow and regret." 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TODAY of the individual, the circumstances which govern our lives and the conditions which surround us—but can not you hear the stirring exhortation to think well today, to speak well to day, to act well, in the small things on THIS day which may be our last. I sometimes think that the safest way is one which was once presented to me by a Sunday school teacher who advised, "speak of your neighbor as if he were near, say but the things you would want Christ to hear, and do in thy labor as on earth we plod the deed which are pleasing to Father and God." There is a little help for the day, I am sure. "We should waste no moments in weak regret If the day were but one. If what we remembered and what we forget Went out with the sun; We should be from our clam'rous To be what the Father would have us be If we had but today." Yesterday has dripped through the hourglass of Time and is his possession, added to the great number he places behind him; tomorrow to which you are held by the thinnest of threads is God's and from the mysterious spool he can sever you and me with a breath; but Oh! it is a blessing to know that today is ours, we can make of it what we will; and we tingle with desire to be as he would have us be on this day, that we may prove deserving of brighter, better and happier ones from his kind hand in the future. "I heard a voice at evening softly say: Bear not thy yesterday into tomorrow, Nor load this week with last week's load of sorrow. Lift all thy burders as they come, nor try To weigh the present with the by and by. One step and then another, take thy way— Live day by day." —M. A. B. T $15.00 $20.00 K DRESSES T $5.00 $16.50 T $4.50 $5.00 Money by Buying Apparel at E STORE -M. A. B. 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 Alabama THE ARMSTRONG HOUSE C. S. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor BREWTON, - ALABAMA Just Two Blocks North of Depot Everything Clean and Up-To-Date FIRST-CLASS BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION One ofthe 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 Wa i 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 Flowers Rentschler's Floral Company Store 226 State St. Phone 179 Madison, Wis. KESSENICHS ARE SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF BRIGHT NEW SILKS AND SUMMER WASH GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. KESENICHICS ARE SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF BRIGHT NEW SILKS AND SUM. MER WASH GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. Hear Prof. Henry Walters with his Novelity Hoosier Orchestra on April 6th at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Madison Jones, formerly of Madison but now of Chicago, is ill at 3354 Wabash Ave. Mr. and Mrs. John Grabbs, who were residents of the city for some time and had been in the Windy City for several months are now located in Pittsburgh, Pa., 2811 Wyle Ave. Don't fail to hear the Sining Sunflowers from Indiana at the A. M. E. church on Friday night April the 6th. The pastor, officers and members of the Mt. Zion Baptist church are rallying to raise $250.00 the 1st Sunday in May. The many friends and well wishers are asked to assist them in their effort. Mrs. Savannah Jackson of Blount St. spent last Sunday in Beloit. If you fail to get the Blade remember your subscription is unpaid. A thirty-day rally has been launched by the pastor and officers of the Mt. Zion Baptist church with the following captains: T. E. Hines, J. N. Wilson, Rev. Moses Jefferson, V. C. Turner and J. Anthony Josey. The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis. Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I. M. 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SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Gladys Brockwell in "One Touch of SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Lillian Walker in "The Dollar and the MONDAY, APRIL 2 Kolb and Dill in "The Beloved Rogues C SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Gladys Brockwell in "One Touch of Sin" SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Lillian Walker in "The Dollar and the Land" MONDAY, APRIL 2 Kolb and Dill in "The Beloved Rogues Comedy" Mrs. Henry Smith 315 N. Henry St., was called to Elgin, Ill., last Wednesday on account of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Cynthia Isom. Rev. L. J. Phillips was in Gary, Ind., this week on business. Special song and Easter service will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist church on the 8th of April. Mr. G. G. Mosley will render a mandolin solo. Miss Mamine Darling who has been in the University of Wisconsin since fall, was forced to return home on account of ill health. She was accompanied by her mother. They reside in Lovejoy, Ill. Mr. Emil Newton who has been wintering in Riverside, Cal., returned to Madison last Friday and was welcomed by his host of friends. Mr. A. J. Beard of the Park Hotel dinning service, has been on the sick list, but is out as we go to press. We were pleased to have a call this week from Mrs. Hattie Butterfield. She is an up-to-date entertainer. The stork visited Mrs. Guy Anderson and left a fine girl. Mother and daughter are both doing well at the General Hospital. Miss Marion Buckner spent last week in Rockford, Ill., visiting friends and was highly entertained. Master Edwin Hill and his older sister Freddie Mal, are on the sick list this week. Mr. Dan Nealy is nursing his cause by a severe burn while in discharge of his duties. KINKY HAIR Atlanta, Ga. Exelento Med Co. Gr. Washington. My picture shows you what your face EXELENTO QUININE POMADE has suns for my hair. Ignore it, it smells and coarse, and now it is 28 inches long, and so soft and silky that I can do it up and up with it. Yours truly. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it is 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 sling. After taking a few times you can tilt the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. If Exelentodon't do as we claim, we will give you money back. 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write For Particulars. EXELENTO MEDICINE Co., Atlanta, Ga. Typewriters.. All Makes $7.50 to $55.00 SEE OUR STOCK Madison Typewriter Co., GROUND FLOOR Phone 422 113 State St. Madison, Wis. RENTED 3 MONTHS $7.00 (Visible) SPECIAL BARGAIN PRICES YPEWRITERS. Direct from factory to fish or easy terms. If you cannot come, surprised at the extraordinary values. NG MACHINE CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN THEATRE MARCH 31 "One Touch of Sin" APRIL 1 The Dollar and the Land" APRIL 2 Beloved Rogues Comedy" The Vaas-Maw Dry Goods Co. The Day-Light Store Corner King and Pinckney Streets Spring Goods Now Here Coats Suits Skirts Blouses Silks Velvets Dress Goods Ginghams Percales Hosiery Gloves Rugs in All Sizes and Colors Rugs in All Sizes and Colors Rugs Large and Small PLACE TO SAVE MONEY NEW SPRING STORE NOW ON DISPLAY Silk Front Shirts . $1.25 t Celt Hats, Caps, Underwear Hosiery Our Goods and Get Our Prices Best Buying Elswhere Ann's General Store Phone 300 754 W. Washington A 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. --- Why don't you have good beverage your home? you need it whether your work manual or mental. light, mild, mellow beverage such as B. C. Lager is sure to please you to make muscle for you, sure to love your appetite and disgestion. don't you have good beer in your home? You need it whether your work is manual or mental. A light, mild, mellow beverage such as F. B. C. Lager is sure to please you, sure to make muscle for you, sure to improve your appetite and disgestion. Fauerbach Brewing Co. Phone 17 ```markdown ``` BREWING CO. SUPREME COURT JUDGESHIP 1927 TER C. OWEN ORNEY-GENERAL ADVERTISEMENT Authorized by Peter J. Schmitz for which he agrees to pay $2.10. R J. SCHMITZ Non-Partisan Candidate L DERMAN 2nd WARD the 2nd Ward for 28 years. appreciate your support. ITS & SAVINGS BANK WALTER C. C. ATTORNEY-GEN PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared and authorized by Peter J. Sch agrees to pay $2.10. PETER J. SCH Non-Partisan Candidate ALDERM 2nd WARD Lived in the 2nd Ward for I shall appreciate your MERCHANTS & SAVING ALTER C. OWEN ATTORNEY-GENERAL PAID ADVERTISEMENT and authorized by Peter J. Schmitz for agrees to pay $2.10. TER J. SCHMID Non-Partisan Candidate ALDERMAN 2nd WARD d in the 2nd Ward for 28 y shall appreciate your suppo HANTS & SAVINGS WALTER C. OWEN ATTORNEY-GENERAL PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared and authorized by Peter J. Schmitz for which he agrees to pay $2.10. PETER J. SCHMITZ Non-Partisan Candidate ALDERMAN 2nd WARD Lived in the 2nd Ward for 28 years. I shall appreciate your support. MERCHANTS & SAVINGS BANK 23 WEST MAIN STREET OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 N SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS 7 TO 9 The Nations Best Dressed Men Wear Custom Tailored Clothes They cost no more and give you individual appearance and wear longer OLSON THE TAILOR 213 STATE ST. cost no more ve you indi- appearance ear longer THE TAILOR STATE ST. They cost no more and give you individual appearance and wear longer THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Northern Branch, 113 Clark St., Evanston Ill. Southern Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. --- --- --- A I am a non-partisan candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court, to be elected April 3, 1917. If my record as a public official commands your approval, I will appreciate your support. ```markdown ``` $15.00 OM THE GLASGOW TAILORS 123 State Street --- PAID ADVERTISEMENT Prepared and authorized by Madison Business Protective Association. WHAT WE BELIEVE 1. That temperance is right and that prohibition is wrong. 2. That you can vote a community dry, but cannot vote people dry. 3. That a man who needs a law to make him temperate needs brains more than anything else. 4. That it is wrong to abuse the right to drink, but worse to rob all men of that right because a few abuse it. 5. That a blind tiger is worse than the worst saloon. 6. That regulation is better for temperance than prohibition. 7. That you cannot promote temperance by closing the legitimate licensed saloons and converting beer drinkers into whiskey drinkers. 8. That a boy who needs a prohibition straight jacket to prevent him from becoming a drunkard needs parents a blamed sight worse. 9. That only through freedom of choice can man develop the faculty of self control. 10. That when a man has not the liberty to enter a restaurant anywhere and order himself what he wants to eat and drink, he has no liberty worth bragging about. Wears One" ASGOW ORS --- WHAT WE DENY 1. We deny that a dry town ever made a great city. 2. We deny that righteousness and temperance can come by law. 3. We deny that Christ did wrong when he drank wine and made it for others to drink. 4. We deny that 90 per cent of crime is due to the saloon, for if that were true, Southern prohibition states, and Turkey, would only have 10 per cent as much crime as we have in the wet states of the North. 5. We deny that 80 per cent of poverty is due to liquor, because if it were true, all the drys would be rich. 6. We deny that God has authorized the Anti-Saloon League to regulate the habits and tastes of mankind. 7. We deny that prohibition prohibits except in Turkey, the penitentiary and hell. 8. We deny that is right to abolish a thing that many enjoy because a few people abuse their right to use it. 9. We deny that it is right to make anything a crime which is not contrary to the moral law. 10. We deny that prohibitionists have a monopoly on all honor, integrity, temperance and Christian virtue. Order This Week For Easter OW --- Milwaukee, Wis. On next Thursday evening, Mesdames Hessie Kelley and Georgia Weaver will give a victrola recital at 653 3rd St. for the benefit of St. Mark church. The original play written and produced by Miss Sarah Woods on Tuesday evening was a success financially and most enjoyable. Miss Woods played the leading role and was splendidly supported by several of the young people. Miss Luna Scott and others of Calvary Baptist church will give a grand musical entertainment at Freie Gemeinde Hall for the benefit of the church. The program will be under the direction of Mrs. Anna Gunther who will introduce to the public her large class of colored students in vocal and instrumental music. The feature of the program will be the singing of Miss Jessica Burgette who will render "Un bel de Vi Vedremo" from Madame Butterfly. The program will be augmented by readings by Misses Lydia Scott and Marie A. Burgette. Mrs. Anna Jackson for some time housekeeper for Mr. Benj. Lawrence, died on Monday at the County hospital where she had been taken with paralysis. Funeral from St. Mark Wednesday afternoon. The Knights of Pythias held their annual meeting at St. Mark on Sunday afternoon the 25th. Rev. Woods preached the sermon which was a masterpiece from every viewpoint and characteristic in its truth and principle. Solos were sung by Mesdames Reed and Smack, special music by the Weaver trio. The Alberta Villa will be formally opened to the public on the evening of April 5th, when the entire community is invited to attend. A splendid program consisting of papers and readings from the ladies of the various clubs and music by the Kultur Klub orchestra will be rendered. There will be short addresses from prominent citizens of both races and all look forward to a very pleasant evening. The management is anxious that every man, woman and child in the community shall be given opportunity to attend the reception and inspect the Villa. Mr. Vincent Saunders made a flying trip to the city to return home to Chicago with his wife and baby son who have been Milwaukee visitors for the past three weeks. Miss Hattie Holliday, sister to Mrs. Saunders ac. companion him and all report a pleasant afternoon. Plans are now being considered for the organization of a company of colored soldiers in Milwaukee. Atty. Geo. H. De Reef is at the head of the movement and they are now awaiting word from state officials as to whether these men will be accepted for military duty. Mr. Rudolph Fraction and brothf of Chicago spent Sunday in Milwaukee visiting their mother Mrs. Leich at the parsonage. On Friday evening April 13, Miss Marie Burgette will present her annual spectacular entertainment de luxe at St. Mark church for the closing of the rally. This entertainment which will be in the nature of tableaux vivant this years will be given by very young people exclusively as heretofore and all the lovers of the little folks must be present to see them. The program includes twenty tableaux and will be interspersed with solos duets ant tries by the little folks in costume. Tickets in the hands of all the children. We all know what our Milwaukee little people can do and with appropriate scenery and calcium lights they expect to excell all previous efforts. Save yourself for the "Tableaux vivant" on the 13th. On the second of April, Mrs. Ioe. Cephas will have an April Fool Feast at St. Mark. A number of unique and possibly foolish stunts are being prepared and one of Mrs. Cephas wonderful lunches will be served. On Friday evening April 27. Mrs. Anna Owens will give an entertainment at St. Mark. Miss Antonia Biami, Lillian Evans and others will furnish the program which will be in the nature of a very amusing playlet. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Written and authorized in behalf of Judge R. D. Marshall (residen Chippewa Falls; postoffice address Madison) by Frank A. Daley, Madison, Secretary Personal Campaign Committee, for which he has paid $5.25. Written and authorized in behalf of Judge R. D. Marshall (residence Chippewa Falls; postoffice address Madison) by Frank A. Daley, Madison, Secretary Personal Campaign Committee, for which he has paid $5.25. 118 CES S P MIL (From a photograph taken February 2, 1917.) Justice R. D. Marshall for over twenty years a Justice of the Supreme Court and now a non-partisan candidate for re-election. Do not his experience and record entitle him to your support. The Gas Range IT IS CLEAN--for there are no ashes, coal, wood or kindling, no soot, smoke. The range itself is neat and clean and easily kept so. It does away with cause for worry both by keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. IT IS CONVENIENT for all heat wants 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. for over twenty years a Justice of the Supreme Court and now a non-partisan candidate for re-election. Do not his experience and record entitle him to your support? 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? Why, simply because the electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, waste of energy, no dread of injurious fine clothes. It saves labor and cloth 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 Try it, if you will, in your home. Phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keep it. 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. 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