Wisconsin Weekly Blade

The Wisconsin Weekly Blade A Great Demonstration by Milwaukee Odd Fellows Ruth's and Juveniles Spectacle Parade Headed by Wickcliff Brass Band, American Flags Displayed, Automobiles for the Ruths, Juveniles and Speakers. P. N. F. H. B. Kinner, Chief Marshall. Miss Jesscia Burgette, Soloist. (By Arthur Hutchinson) Milwaukee. Wis. Odd Fellows Ruths and Juveniles of the Cream City covered themselves with glory on last Sunday. Their annual thanksgiving was held. The joint committee, Bros. Jno. Sims by Wickliff Brass band, it moved Williams Samuels, John Byor Innate, Annie James, Mafie Jones and H. B. Kinner, had all the arrangement complete and are due much credit for its smooth arrangement. The line of march formed at the hall corner of Chestnut and 4th. St. at 2:30 headed by Wickliff Brass Band. moved south to 3rd St. thence north to Wells, east on Wells to 4th, north on 4th to St, Mark G. M. E. Church. Just before entering the church a photograph of the order was taken. Chief Marshall H. B. Kimer called the house to order turning the service over to P. N. F. and Ex. District Supervisor Thos. L. Jackson who acted as Master of Ceremonies, who well sustained his reputation as a presiding officer. Rev. Saml. Russel who had been invited to ride with the Rev. Jessie Woods and Editor J. A. Josey offered prayer and read the scripture lesson, Rev. Woods preached the Annual Sermon from the text: "Am I My Brother's Keeper" which was forceful, pointed and logical. Editor J. Anthony Josey, District Supervisor of Division No. 2 delivered the Annual Oration which in itself was a gem, and his style, eloquence and thought places him in a class by himself, making for him a name worthy of recognition as a public speaker. Odd Fellows, Ruthes and the public in general after hearing this able address will put a different construction on what it means to be a member of the order. It was requested that his speech be put in print, and distributed throughout the jurisdiction. The significant feature of this occasion will long be remembered because of the due impressiveness in which it was carried out. The Odd Fellows service at St. Mark on Sunday was splendidly conducted and the program was an excellent one in every detail. The Annual address by Editor Josey of the Madison Blade was a literary treat and full of good and noble thoughts. The sermon by Rev. J. S. Woods was very eloquently delivered and in all the lodges excelled themselves in every way. Miss Nelie Sminth will entertain the younger set at a party on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Josephine, Stith. The members of the Seven Chance scompany will be special guests. Mrs. Carrie Horton attended the funeral of Mrs. Jessie Johnson, late President of the Chicago City Federation, in Chicago. The Sunbeam Juvenile was entertained by the preceptress, Mrs. Mary Gladney at the home of Mrs. Burrette on Saturday afternoon. Miss Ruth White will leave the city shortly to visit friends. Miss Luella Bradley was hostess at a small dinner party on Sunday afternoon at her cozy apartment at 675 3rd Street. Miss Bradley as a culinary artist is widely known over the entire city and her guests were high in praise of the delicious repast. Among the young ladies who will tag for Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, May 25th are the Misses Onelia Colin, Marie and Jessica Burgette, Lillian Evans, Irene Evans VOL. 1 Mr. H. W. Ballard, that prince of good fellows, has connected himself with Golden Link Lodge, G. U. O. of O. F. He is a young man of sterling qualities, possessing that force which draws rather than repells. Mr. C. J. Sykes, who has been nursing a lame foot for several weeks is improving. Assist Calvary Baptist Church in its Tag day, Saturday, 26th. DEACON CARL PREAVATT OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH MILWAUKEE. Noble Grand of Golden Lodge No. 9520 G. U. O. of O.F. If there is a young man who has made for himself a name and record worthy of mention, it is the one whose likeness we present to our readers in the person of Mr. Carl Prevatt, who was born in Camden, Benton County, Tenn., 1883. Leaving home more than 19 years ago, he has travelled extensively and gained wide and varied experience of the ways of the world. The change part of his life came years ago and since that time he has proven himself a worth to the community in which he lives. As chairman of the Board of Deacons of his church and Noble Grand of his Lodge, he shows great executive ability. Much credit is due him for the very splendid show made by the Odd Fellows in their Annual Sermon on last Sunday. Much credit for his success in life is due to his faithful and loving wife, who was Miss Minnie Keeling of Paudauch, Ky. They are comfortably and conveniently located at 421 6th Street. More Anon. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1917 URGES REMOVAL OF COLOR LINE. Memorial of Boston Branch of National Equal Rights League presented to President Wilson by Representative Tinkham of Boston. Form 1 REGISTRATION CARD 1 Name in full (Given name) (Family name) 2 Home address (No.) (Street) (City) (Special) Washington, May 3, 1917. Congressman George Holden Tinkham today called upon President Wilson at the White House and presented a memorial from the Boston Branch of the National Equal Rights League, urging the immediate removal of all restrictions upon citizens of color who are seeking training as officers in the reserve corps, and disclaiming any charges of disloyalty to the United States in its present conflict because of the denial of rights to a majority of them. The memorial in part requested that, in the presence of a common danger and common obligation due to "a war devastating Europe because of racial clanishness and racial hatred, that the United States and the people thereof give up race proscription and persecution at home, and that the door of the workshop, the school, the college, the civil service, the navy, the military school, and the naval school, now and forever, be open alike to every citizen of the republic without regard to race and without discrimination of color, and that the right to travel, to vote and to have court protection be free without barrier or denial." The memorial was signed by Emery T. Morris, Matthew A. N. Shaw, William D. Brigham, William Monroe Trotter, Theodore Drury, Maj. Wesley J. Furlong, Mrs. M. Cravath Simpson, R. McCants Andrews, Mrs. May E. Gibson, Mrs. Mary C. William, Mrs J. G. Street, Mrs. L. C. Parrish, Allen W. Whaley, Rev. Montrose William Thornton, Rev. Johnson, W. Hill, Curtis J. Wright and Mrs. Emiline Sport. CHICAGO'S LEADING PRIMA DONNA MAKES STATEMENT Editor Wisconsin Weekly Blade: Please allow me through the columns of your paper to correct an erroneous impression that has been made upon the public as to my visiting your city during March. Kind Friends: After having talked with Mr. W. R. Harris an old friend and acquaintance of our family for years, who visited Chicago last week. I was indeed surprised to learn of the announcement late on the evening of March 23rd at which time I would have appeared as soloist had it not been for serious illness in my family. Knowing that it would be impossible to fill the date, I arranged a week or ten days previous with Miss Pauline J. Lee, of Chicago to go. All preparations had been made and Miss Lee waited patiently until 4:00 p. m. for the ticket which was to have wired by Mr. Starks, up to that hour no ticket was received, and for the reasons forestated the date was not filled. I take this method to acquaint the dear friends and music lovers of Madison with the fact that I have always and will forever deal justly with those with whom I come in contact, and with all respect to those concerned I hope some time in the near future to appear in Madison at which time I will more fully explain if necessary, thanking you kindly, I remain respectfully yours, NOTE:—Mme. Blanche Dorsay Payton will appear in Madison at the request of Mr. W. R. Harris in the near future. CHICAGO NEGROES ARE BEING MORIZED Chicago, May 16.—Seventy-five thousand Chicago negroes are being mobilized for farm work and Red Cross service, it was announced today. Charles L. Hutchinson, vice president of the Corn Exchange bank, is one of the leaders in the movement. The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of work furnished. REGISTRATION CARD 1 Name in full... Age, in yrs. (Given name) (Family name) 2 Home address (No.) (Street) (City) (State) 3 Date of birth (Month) (Day) (Year) 4 Are you (1) a natural-born citizen, (2) a naturalized citizen, (3) an alien, (4) or have you declared your intention (specify which)? 5 Where were you born? (Town) (State) (Nation) 6 If not a citizen, of what country are you a citizen or subject? 7 What is your present trade, occupation, or office? 8 By whom employed? 9 Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support (specify which)? 10 Married or single (which)? Race (specify which)? 11 What military service have you had? Rank; branch years; Nation or State 12 Do you claim exemption from draft (specify grounds)? I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true. If person is of African descent, test off this corner. (Signature of mark) MR. AND MRS. D. M. JACKSON On May the 11th the stork visited Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Jackson and left an eight and one-half pound girl. Mr. Jackson did not show up at work on the 11th but reported on the 12th all smiles, evidently he was well pleased. Mrs. Jackson is getting Blade 4 along fine and the writer hopes she will continue to improve. She was prior to her marriage, one of the society belles of the West Side. She has proven to be a faithful and loving wife, and neither Mr. nor Mrs. Jackson has any cause to regret the day they first met. They have been married about six years and have made many warm friends. He has been employed at Sears Roebuck & Co. for more than five years, and I am pleased to say that he is dependable and as good as gold. Miss S. M. Surley was right in making her choice for life. Their many friends extend their best wishes to the happy couple and that the stork will return again soon. Papa is indeed all smiles. J. P. B. Oshkosh, Wis. To The Blade, May 14th 1917 The Business meeting held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, relative to organizing an Odd Fellow lodge, ws a most encouraging one. It looks as if Oshkosh and Fond du Lac will be honored with a branch of that grand Order within a few weeks. The following is a list of those present, and who pledged themselves to become Charter members: Messers. J. H. Smith, Earl Clendening, William Johnson, Eli Rice, A. C. Henderson, Jose Parker, Herrman Rice and Wm. Netter, all of this city. Thomas Brown, J. W. Wright and Irvin Mathews of Fond du Lac. The gentlemen above mentioned, agreed to meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rice's Tuesday evening the 15th, and pay a part of their initiation fees. The following officers were selected: William Johnson, Chairman; Joe Parker, Treasurer; Earl Clendening, Secretary. Mrs. W. S. Hart of Neenah, Wis., has gone to Chicago and Logansport, Ind., for a two weeks visit with friends. Mesdames Smith and Clendenan were among the visitors at Fond du Lac, last week. MT. ZION BAPSTIT CHURCCH THE ELITE SUPPER, FRIDAY EXENING MAY 18, 1917 Rockford, Ill. Mrs. Jno. Robinson has returned from Belvedere after spending a week with her sister. Tth Household of Ruth held a splendid program on their Annual Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. William Upshaw gave the welcome address. The sermon by Rev. P. M. Lewis. A splendid paper was read by Geraldine Gorum, a talg to the benefit of the Order by Mrs. Ella Harris D. G. D., a paper by Ed. Lee, Mrs. Evlyn Robinson, chairman. Mrs. Morgan Walters entertained the Afternoon Art Club Friday, May 11th. Mrs. Jno. Johnson and her two daughters, Daisy and Ruby, of Elgin, visited her daughter, Mrs. Upshaw, over Sunday. Mrs. Smith, of Elgin, visited Mrs. Mary Donely over Sunday. Mr. Albert Carter left for Philadelphia, Penn., to work at his trade of Linotype. Mr. Carter learned the trade at Tuskegee. Mr. McDonald, of Cuba, of Tuskegee School, is now residing in Rockford. The May party given by Mr. Tillman and Hermon Elloitt was a grand affair. Rev. Higgins, presiding Elder, held quarterly Conference Sunday. Mrs. Mary Doney entertained the Nonpareil Club Wednesday, May 16th. Mrs. Harry Blake, entertained the L. S. Club Thursday, May 12th. The R. A. A. C. held a special program for Mothers' Day, Sunday. Mr. Williams gave n expert talk. A Lullaby was sung by Mrs. Ella and Mr. Harris. Peoria. Ill. Mrs. Hill, who has been sick, is improving. Mrs. Rhoads, of Bloomington, Ill., was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Perry last week. Mrs. Rev. S. B. Jones has returned from visiting her brother in Chicago Miss Bertha Mosely, of Chicago, was the guest of Miss Josephine Conway. Peoria Lodge No. 2465, G. U. O. of O. F. turned out last Sunday, for the Thanksgiving service with there full dress regalia's. Mr. Ed. Clark, who is employed at Hayden's Barber shop, is the manager for Kid Holley, of Quincy, the lightweight Boxer. The contest will come off on Thursday evening, May 24th. The Booker T. Washington Social Center will give a Banquet at there Headquarters on next Thursday evening. Tickets one dollar. NO.46 A CALL FOR A RACE CONVENTION. Last June the Co-operative convention adjourned to meet in Milwaukee in Aug., we are receiving daily letters from over the state as to the next meeting. Sec. Smith writes that the good people of Fond du Lac are anxious to have the Convention meet with them. The Blode is in full accord and our columns are open to advertise this move. Now we will ask that the State See. J. W. Smith of Oshkosh name a date for the meeting and we will use our influence in having delegates attend from all over the State and at the same time help to arrange a program. Madison will be represented in large numbers, don't loose interest. Let the race get together. Let us have a Race Convention in Aug. Treas. Jno. White of Janesville, Atty. Geo. H. DeReef, H. B. Kinner, Rev. Sami. Russell, F. C. Allyne, Milwaukee, Samuel R. Banks, W. R. Harris, Rev. Z. P. Smith, J. N. Wilson, Harry Allison, Jno. W. Hill, V. C. Turner, Madison, Rev. G. J. Fox, A. S. Williams, A. W. Knight, Beloit is in accord with the move that the race come together in Fond du Lac in Aug. NAME THE DATE. J. Anthony Josev. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. MILWAUKEE, WIS. The Pastor and Officers and members of Calvary are working hard and overtime to make their tag day a success. This is the first time in the history of the State that our people have been granted a permit to tag. It should be the desire of our people to make it a success, regardless of denomination. Mr. J. Wilson, prominent officer of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Madison, worshipped with us last Sunday and spoke words of encouragement at the close of the night service. ENTERPRISE LODGE NO. 9109. PHYLLIS WHEATLY HOUSE-HOLD, NO. 4863. Madison, Wis. Odd Fellow Annual Thanksgiving Service was fittingly observed at St. Paul A. M. E. Church on the 13th. N. G. W. R. Harris acting as master of ceremonies. Rev. Z. P. Smith, popular pastor of Mt. Zion Baptists Church, delivered the Annual Sermon and P. N. F. T. E. Hines the oration. The music for the occasion was furnished by the Misses Gladis and Marion Buckner. Many were the compliments paid the speakers for their timely remarks. Atlanta, Ga.—There is a great and growing interest in intercollegiate debating among the Negro colleges of the United States and particularly in the south. There are several triangular leagues. The one between Atlanta, Fisk and Howard is perhaps the oldest and the one that has attracted widest notice. The annual triangular debate held in April was upon the subject, "Resolved, That the National Government Should Require Compulsory Arbitration of Disputes Between Capital and Labor." Atlanta university met Fisk in this city and won by a unanimous decision of the judges. Fisk met Howard in Nashville, Tenn., and won, while Howard met Atlanta in Washington and won, so that in every case the home team won from the visiting team. Atlanta and Fisk have been debating for eleven years, during which time Atlanta has won six contests, while Fisk has won five. There is also keen interest manifested in Negro colleges over the present outlook of the world's war. Atlanta university's first representative, in the person of James Williams, the star fullback on the football team, has gone to the front as a United States cavalryman. He will be sorely missed, but perhaps the whole team will follow his example. Graduates of Atlanta university are showing a timely interest in the endowment fund commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the founding of the university. Clubs in various parts of the country are making encouraging contributions. This is as it should be. Negro graduates and Negro people in general must contribute more toward the maintenance of their institutions if they expect people in general to give to them. Perhaps there is no institution in all the country that has so much to show in gifts from its loyal and loving graduates as Atlanta university has. 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 J. ANTHONY JOSEY, Editor and Manager. GEO. H. DE REEF. Contributing Editor. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. Kinner. L. J. OUSLEY, Staff Correspondent. D. F. WHITAKER, Traveling Representative. SUBSCRIPTION: One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 NOTICE. The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. Address all communications to THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE, 312 N. Henry St. Money sent by express money order, or registered letter at our own risk, otherwise at risk of the sender. Editor's Note:—The verses appearing from time to time in this column are selected less for their poetic merit than for the appeal they make to the better side of man's nature. They are in line with the aim and purpose of the Blade to give to its readers good wholesome reading matter. NOW Remember not, when I am gone, The deeds I did or would have done; How much I loved—how vainly strove To find an answer in your love; Nor weep to think what loss is yours, Since neither life nor love endures. Say not with tears and cries and prayers: "Would that we showed her tenderly cares, Had patience with the faults we knew, Clung to the heart so warm and true, That now we weep with hopeless pain And know will never come again." Ah! breathe not then the useless vow, But if you love me, love me now. —Rose Terry Cooke BLADELETS Life has noopiate powerful enough to deaden the sting of an acusing conscience. He that fools others may be clever; but he that fools himself is foolish. Some people seem to think that water was made only for the purpose of floating boats. Whenever you are tempted to deal unjustly or harshly with women, just remember that a woman was your best friend—your mother. No one can afford to judge too severely the weaknesses and shortcomings of others lest they at some time be subjected to the same judgment. The Milwaukee saloonmen who have asked the City Council to prohibit the serving of free lunches will get enough saloon legislation if they will but be patient. An evil act launched in a moral universe is like a bomb dropped from a Zeppelin—it must come to earth somewhere and no one can tell on whose head it may fall. Judge Backus of the Milwaukee Municipal Court says that a boy or girl who starts life without an edu- MARKED CARDS "Loading dice", "marking cards" and "stacking the deck" are three favorite pastimes of the crooked gambler. He does them with a finesse worthy of a better cause. Be it said to the credit of the profession, however, that all gamblers do not resort to these questionable methods. Many of them are honesty itself, and rely wholly upon their own skill and trained judgment in placing their bets. Today we have the sorry spectacle of the United States Government, "champion of the rights of mankind", chief exponent of righteousness in government and self appointed arbiter of world difficulties, engaged in preparation for the most stupendous war of history, employing the despicable methods of the vilest gambler, though without the skill and finish of its exemplar. In "that little game of draw", fittingly styled "selective conscription", "marked cards" will be used. We have before us what purports to be a fascimile of the card to be used in the registration of citizens for the coming draft. Among the many questions to be answered is one which seeks to know the particular race to which the answerer belongs. As if that were not enough upon a subject so out of place in the affairs of a democracy, we find in the lower left hand corner, running diagonally across the card, this obviously misplaced but significant expression: "If person is of African descent, tear of here". cation, good home training and religious instruction is handicapped. Is it not true? "There is so much good in the worst of us. And so much bad in the best of us; That it hardly behooves any of us To talk about the rest of us." When you deal with merchants who advertise in colored papers, you are spending your money with men who are making a special bid for your trade which ought to be a guarantee of courteous treatment. Did it ever occur to you? JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER Joseph Benson Foraker, twice Governor of the State of Ohio, for two terms United States Senator from that state, soldier and statesman, is dead. With his death passes a one time conspicuous figure in national affairs, a true and tried friend of the colored people and one of nature's noblemen. It was he who, at the risk of his own political career, espoused the cause of the dismissed members of the 25th Infantry, and with a vigor characteristic of the true soldier enlisted in a just cause, fought for their reinstatement to the last trench, going down with them to defeat. By that act and by his innate nobility of character he endeared himself to all Americans of African descent and to all others who admire courage and believe in fair play. May his name ever be enshrined in the memory of all who love justice. To paraphrase his own words: "Faithfully, uncomplainingly, with pride and devotion, he has performed all of his duties and kept all of his obligations." May he rest in peace. SCISSORED THOUGHTS Richmond Planet—They are not calling for colored volunteers yet. When the slaughter of the white ones is announced Sambo will come unto his own. Atlanta Independent.—It is largely true that the Negro is made to feel that this is a white man's government, but the Negro himself, makes no such concession and denies both the correctness and righteousness of the charge, and proclaims in common with every other citizen that the government is American and belongs to all the people, and the Negro in common with every other race color or nationality, entering into our cosmopolitan form of government, is in duty bound to offer his life and property upon the altar of his country when his country needs his services. Indianapolis Ledger—This is a season for republics, for the voice of the people, white people and black people, whether they are of new birth in a new nation or come stepping down upon the law heredity from the remotest past. The Star of Union—The Negro appreciates the necessity of protecting that which is dear to him in common with his white fellow citizen. Home, country, flag, and loyalty to them Ye Gods! what nauseating absurdities are committed in the name of Democracy! What wanton disregard for the elemental principles of the cause espoused! To what ends will not some persons go, what means will they not employ, to reate and foster artificial barriers between the races! We have sought by all means to find a legitimate reason for this distinction. Why the distinction between Americans of African descent and all other persons—citizens and aliens? What need for this ready identification? Why set apart native Americans of African descent when even unnaturalized Germans—alien enemies—are spared this "mark of distinction?" Can it be that this is one of the incidents of the selective draft for which the administration fought so valiantly? If there ever was a time when the government, at least, ought to make no distinction between citizens on account of race, it is now, when, confronted by the most difficult task of its history, it is seeking the support of its citizens to break down these artificial barriers across the sea. Play the game fair; don't use "marked cards." Don't further insult and humiliate loyal Americans whose only offense is that they are of another race than the majority. Make no distinction except that between loyal and disloyal. True patriotism knows and recognizes no other. The cards are not marked on alien enemies, why mark them on appeal to him as to others. When he sings — "My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty," or marches to the inspiring strains of militant music the sense of loyalty and patriotism burns, and swells in his breast as in that of any other citizen. Southern Christian Recorder Congress has declared that a state of war exists with Germany nad the President makes a call for five hundred thousand men to start with. To this call the people are ready to respond; and among those who have expressed their willingness to answer the call are the Negroes of this Government. This is as it should be, regardless of internal grievances the Negroes realize the fact that they are American citizens and if America falls, all of her citizens would fall, and if America sustains her high attitude, all of her citizens will rejoice, regardless of race or color. The (Austin) Herald—We stand ready to defend our country against any invading foe. The blood of Crispus Attucks still courses through our veins; the spirit of those who helped to save the Union still lives in their sons; the bravery of those who died on San Juan Hill, El Canay, and yesterday, at Carrizal, is only dormant. Should we be kept out of the "Regular Army and Navy" until the emergency call? No! If victory is won without further bloodshed we want to have a hand in that; if open hostilities on the battlefield is the ultimatum in preserving our national dignity, why not lay aside all racial antipathy and give the Negro a full opportunity to prove his loyalty and patriotism? REASONABLE PRICES AT BLIND & SANDER, 217 STATE ST. FOR SPRING SHOES AND PUMPS. ALL NEW STYLES AND LEATHER SHOES, AT BLIND & SANDERS, 217 STATE ST. SATURDAY George Walsh in SUNDAY, Virginia Pearson in " " COMING MAY "Womanhood or The Biggest picture SATURDAY, MAY 19 George Walsh in "High Finance" SUNDAY, MAY 20 Virginia Pearson in "Sister Against Sister" COMING MAY 22, 23, 24 "Womanhood or The Glory of The Nation" Biggest picture of the year GRAND THEATRE 204-206 STATE ST. HIGH CLASS MOTION PICTURES NOTE-All communication to this department must be signed. The name will not be published unless desired WOMAN'S REALM Mr. O. W.:—Inasmuch as your question seems to be entirely a personal one I would suggest that you ask the ladies directly to whom you refer. I might say generally, however, that any young man who is in the habit of loitering before downtown public places forfeits all right to recognition by a young lady whether she is walking or driving. In reply to a letter in our last edition we have had two answers. Neither, however, expresses the views of this column but we shall give the space to our correspondents and answer later. We print this week the letter of a very active woman in Milwaukee clubs and the other will be published next week. Dear Woman's Realm: I read very thoughtfully and carefully the letter it, your last edition. The case as stated by the lady is just about correct to the casual observant, but I am sure a little consideration will reveal the cause. I have been in Milwaukee for fifteen years and in that time have seen good and bad waves in both churches. The conditions now have not always prevailed. I can only judge others by myself and I think we all find that our churches are not conducting their services in an up to date systematic manner. Everything drags at times and there is no interest evinced in anything but money. Then too, everyone will tell you that all the public services that we have held aside from church worship have been spoiled by soliciting and nagging at the people for what they are not, have not done and never will do. If you want to be reduced to absolute nothingness, go to church at any kind of service and you will hear enough to keep you at home for a month. We have not turned our backs on God, but we seek him in love and peace. We seek him where there is harmony and order and if those things can only be found in our private closet of prayer, it is better by far to stay at home. We go to church for advice, for instruction, not abuse. The order of Christ to his disciples was "Feed my sheep", not "Beat my sheep". This is not a criticism of any individual, but it is an answer in defense of those who have not turned their backs on God, but who have turned a deaf ear to the faultfinding and browbeating system of conducting church services, and is only written in an effort to remedy the trouble. Clean House at Home! Clean House at Home! "The American people in maintaining their rights abroad must not forget to clean house at home, must not forget to spread the gospel of equal national rights, human justice and liberty as an actual fact and not a mere theory. "When that is done state rights will keep step willingly with national and naturally adjust themselves to their cadence. We can all do missionary work in this cause by discussing it with our neighbors, by pushing it forward in the press, the magazines and in public gatherings. And lastly, but not least, let us support with such means as we can afford the work of those who, like Mr. Manning, are devoting their lives and their labor to the cause of truth. Supply the sinews of war and his tried leadership will do the rest without fear or favor and without faltering, but with boundless enthusiasm and winning the victory. THEATRE Y, MAY 19 "High Finance" MAY 20 Sister Against Sister" Y 22, 23, 24 Glory of The Nation" re of the year Kentzler & Horstmeier Public Service Garage Everything Pertaining to the Want of Your Car Storage Capacity 200 Cars 105-107-109 West Doty Street Madison, Wis. THE HOME OF Fine Stationery Office Supplies Greeting Cards of all kinds Job Printing--Seals--Stencils H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 241N. Carroll Street St. Benedict Settlement 823 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. 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. 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Swansen Herman Pflund YOU WILL FIND REAL BAR-GAINS IN SPRING GOODS AT COHN'S GENERAL STORE, 754 W. WASHINGTON AVE. Wisconsin ```markdown ``` LOCALS SMOKE ONE OF THE FOLLOW ING BRANDS MADISON CIGARS. JULIUS CAESAR, EL CRISPO, LA FLOR, DE CUBA, SIGNO, ART, GINGER, ROYAL HONOR. Mr. J. W. Wilson spent Saturday and Sunday in Milwaukee guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kinner. He worshipped at the Calvary Baptist Church, and spoke at night to the Congregation. Mr. Arthur J. Hutchinson was in the Cream city Sunday in attendance of the Odd ellows Annual Exercises. He was much impressed and Madison may soon loose him. Mr. Phil. Brown was in the city Wednesday. He is contemplating buying a Roadster. Messers. R. T. Webb and Robt. Stewart of Beloit spent Wednesday in Madison shaking hands with friends. Mrs. Mary Horton spent Sunday in Beloit visiting her mother and daughter. Mesdame Wm. Hickman, Phoebe Lawrence an Charlott Abrams visited Rockford this week. Mrs. J. H. Kemp was on the sick list for a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Claud B. Smith are now house-keeping at 518 E. Mifflin. Messers. C. F. Pryor and Wm. Estell Yancey have returned to Madison. Mr. Pryor has taken on a better half and they are at present at 27. N Francis Street. Miss Marion Buckner, P. M. N. G. of Phyllis Wheatley Household is on the sick list this week. Mr. Rufus Sampson, traveling representative of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial is in the city this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bellingglea, 549, Conklin Pl. SMOKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BRANDS MADISON CIGARS. JULIUS CAESAR, EL CRISPO, LA. FLOR, DE CUBA, SIGNO, ART, GINGER, ROYAL HONOR. All news for publication must reach our office by Tuesday and must be written on one side of the paper. WANTED—Live energetic agents to represent the Blade. Liberal terms. Write the Blade Publishing Co., Madison, Wis. The Blade is for sale at Scott's News Stand, 283 4th St., Milwaukee. Robinson and Heard, 3129 State St., VISIT COHEN'S, 754 W. WASHINGTON AVE. FOR BARGAINS IN ENAMELWARE. GLASSWARE, HARDWARE, BED-SPRINGS AND MATRESSES. 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. BAPTISTS CALL MEETING. Nashville, Tenn., Selected For Executive Session of Unincorporated Body. The annual meeting of the executive committee of the national Baptist convention (unincorporated) will be held in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, June 14. The first session of the committee will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. Besides the work of preparing the program for the next annual meeting of the said convention, which is to be held at Atlanta, Ga., in September, the committee will have many other important matters to claim its attention. All vice presidents at large from each state and territorial convention and the elected officers of the national Baptist convention, the chairmen and secretaries of the various boards are members of the executive committee and are urged to be present. There will be reduced rates on practically all railroads to Nashville on account of the Sunday school congress. It is therefore urged that the members arrange to reach Nashville not later than noon Tuesday, June 13. Every member is urgently requested to notify the secretary whether he can or cannot attend. CAPABLE MAN ON THE JOB. Edwin B. Fairweather Makes Trip With View of Establishing Business New of Establishing Business. Edwin B. Fairweather is on a business tour to Belize in co-operation with A. B. Starr, chief engineer of a New York corporation, to investigate the possibilities of the Cohune palm nut resources at Belize and vicinity. Mr. Fairweather has gained considerable experience by travel and contact with business men of South and Central America and has first hand knowledge of the methods used in handling marketable tropical products to advantage. On his return to New York the coming summer Mr. Fairweather will discuss with his business associates the entire situation, giving account of conditions as he found them. Whether he will establish the palm nut business in New York depends upon whether a sufficient supply of the product can be regularly obtained to warrant the outlay in capital it will take to establish the industry. G. U. O. of O. F., Illinois and Wisconsin; Mrs. Arfetter Miller, D. G. M. N. G. on to Sparta, 1917. Office of the District Grand Worthy Recorder, Mrs. Eva T. Dean, 708 North Poplar Street. Second Annual Convention. Champaign, Ill., April 30, 1917. TO THE HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH Greeting: In January I sent via American Express, the 1916 District Preceedings and enclosed Annual report blanks, Delegate and Honorary Members Credential, bill for the same at 15c per copy we forwarded a little later, many of the House Holds have responded by paying for the Preceedings and sending in annual reports, many have not. If you have received the Proceedings, the bill is due, 15c per copy, if you have not, ask your Express Agent, in the name of the W. R. in office 1916, if he cannot find them, inform me at once. I will have them traced. If no report blanks, etc, were enclosed in your package (which should be in all) write me at once. With your assistance we can have matters in splendid condition when we assemble in Sparta. Let all be de- I solicit aid of every W. R. to help me in the collecting of all moneys due the District. Send in your Annual report and see that the Juvenile Supervisors do likewise. Be sure that your Credentials are properly filled out, signed and sealed. If, in your judgment I fail to do my duty, write me, I am approachable. Let us understand each other, and the Delegates will be pleasantly surprised at the progress at the end of the year. Again I notify you to send in your re-Blade 4 Yours for a great meeting, for the promotion of P. H. & P. in Sparta. Eva T. Dean, D. G. W. R. Rev. James Enoch Churchman Dies. By the death of the Rev. James Enoch Churchman of 78 Oakwood avenue, Orange, N. J., at St. Mary's hospital, in Orange, on April 23, the race loses one of its ablest young men. The Rev. Mr. Churchman was organizer for the National Equal Rights league, a business man and an eloquent preacher. He was a member of several organizations for the civic and social betterment of the race, in each of which he played an important part. Mr. Churchman's last great public address was delivered in Faneuil hall, Boston, at the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass, Feb. 14. The Rev. Mr. Churchman was forty-three years of age. Deny Statement of German Sympathy. The colored people of Wilmington, N. C., are indignant over a report recently circulated that the race in Wilmington sympatized with Germany in the present crisis to the exclusion of their own country. It was stated by one of the speakers at a meeting held in Wilmington the last of March that the first three victims of the German submarine slaughter were colored men who died at their post in defense of the American flag. It Stimulates the It Builds Up We Deliver To Any HausmannB NOBLE M. JOHNSON. Well Known Actor Who Is Showing Sorry. Interesting Developments of Race Progress In a Hitherto Untried Field Amply Prepared For His Work and Is Winning His Laurels. A. The progress of the colored people of the United States in education, business and the various professions is creditable and worthy of commendation. There are few avenues of industry into which some member of the race has not engaged with measurable success. This advance is largely due to education, aspiration and able leadership through organized effort. In this connection we doubt if any organization has been more helpful than the National Negro Business league. In the new field of development of racial activities such as light dramas, vaudeville and photoplays, the race is making splendid headway. The Lincoln Motion Picture company, with headquarters in Los Angeles and a branch office in Philadelphia, is one of the most potent movements launched by Negro capital. The company has for its object the presentation of motion pictures showing Negro progress as portrayed by Negro characters. It offers a direct contradiction to the films that present the Negro in an altogether erroneous light. In this direction the company has done much toward educating the public relative to the best side of the Negro's life and to break down impressions, based altogether upon prejudice and injustice. The company was organized primarily to meet this condition and to furnish to the ambitious young men and women of the race an unexploited field. The president of the company is Noble M. Johnson, who is one of the best known young men in his line among us. Mr. Johnson is employed with the Universal Photophy company and has starred in such well known photo dramas as "Intolerance." "The Western Governor's Humanity." "The Death Warrant" and others. He knows every phase of the business, and in this direction he is able to bring to his work the background that is necessary to make it real and interesting. The officers are Dr. J. Thomas Smith, vice president and treasurer, and Clarence A. Brooks, secretary, all of whom are well known business men. The entrance of the Negro into this field, which is the fifth greatest industry in the world, is doing more to get the correct side of Negro life before the nation than any other single agency. The first Negro picture produced by this company was entitled "Reallization of a Negro's Ambition," which was a two part drama based upon love and adventure and which presented the true ambition of a colored youth's aspiration. NEW VOLUME OF POEMS. Writings of Phillis Wheatley Issued In Attractive Form. From the Pendleton Press of Washington has been issued an attractively printed and handsomely bound volume of 112 pages of the poems and letters of Miss Phillis Wheatley, the poetess of the Revolution and the first woman in America to publish a book of poems, says Bruce "Grit." The compilation is the work of the late George Herbert Renfro, who was a native of Washington and in his day a promising young lawyer. The book also contains an admirable sketch of the life and work of Renfro from the facile pen of Mrs. Lella Amos Pendleton, an authoress of quite considerable distinction. Collectors will find this edition of Miss Wheatley's poems a valuable addition to their libraries and in it many poems of this clever young woman which have not bitherto been published. The Pendleton Press is a race institution and deserves the highest commendation for the excellence of its workmanship in the publication and binding of this latest claimant to public favor. Haddeston Heads Leesville (Ga.) Guard Mack Haddeston, who has seen service at the front as a soldier, is in command of a new company of colored men recently organized at Leesville, La. The men are very enthusiastic over the prospect of being mustered into the federal service. Most of the members are farmers and have little time for practice during the day, but report promptly for drill every night. 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The Merchants who desire your patronage will ask you for it through the columns of The Blade. No.144 ```markdown ``` Phone 2485 Kentucky Sermon by Rev. Price. Fully eight hundred people attended the Annual Services on last Sunday at the A. M. EE. Church. A stirring adress was made by Col. Boles, touching the accomplishment of the Order. The talk was practical and beneficial. Several good papers were read, excellent music was rendered by the Choir. The P. N. F. introduced the speaker, Rev. W. J. Price. Subject: "But the Greatest of These is Charity." It was an able effort and enjoyed by all his hearers, it was agreed by all that the committee made no mistake in their selection, so forcible, logically and uncompromising were his remarks, the Odd Fellows and Ruths will put a different construction on what it means to be a member of the Order. Miss Marie Carter has returned from Louisville, where she has been visiting her aunt. Mr. H. R. Rogers was out of the city last week on business. The Blade Correspondent was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Woodford of Lincoln Street. Miss Anna Thomas, the famous singer made another hit last Sunday at Clark M. E. Church. Miss Thomas is a born singer. At the close of the song there was scarcely one who did not shed tears. Rev. J. H. Geder preached a very able and instructive sermon last Sunday at Clark M. E. Church. The Wilingworkers Club met with Miss Lillie Berryman. Instructive talks were made by the President, Mrs. Sallie Mills and others after which refreshments were served Rev. J. W. Price has accepted a than 50,000 policy holders in Ky. It is reported that Mr. Jerry Evans has a very sick daughter at this writing. Mr. Green Martin has purchased a nice home on Spring St. He is one of the boys who wore the blue. Mr. Allen Wilson, the hustling grocerman, is doing a fine business. Mr. Wm. McCord and Jack Henry spent Mothers' Day in Cincinnati. Mr. G. E. Cheatham, Secy. of the Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Co., was here last week inspecting the work. Mrs. Jones is District Manager. The Company has more than 50,000 policy holders in Ky. Mr. Henry Walker of Irving, Ky., was in town last Saturday. Mr. M. B. Gentry passed through the town last week enroute to Indian-field, Ky. Rev. S. H. Mitchell in his sermon on last Sunday morning urged his hearers to return to the old landmark in Christianity and prepare themselves for the great blessings that God holds in store for them. Mr. Hargard was in Lexington last week on business. ANNUAL MEETING OF NEGRO PHYSICIANS, PHARMACISTS AND DENTISTS. The Association of Negro Physicians, Pharmacists and Dentists, was epoch making along all lines, instructive, helpful and encouraging. The principal address was made by Dr. Green of Knoxville, Tenn. The next meeting will be held in Nicholsville. The annual Banquet was a function long to be remembered by those in attendance. Dr. J. V. Anderson, Tuberculosis Specialist of Summerset, Ky., was in attendance. The next issue of the Blade will contain several cuts and writeup of Winchester's progressive and enterprising citizens. Place your order now. FORD KY. As Sunday was not Pastors day at our church, we only had Sunday School. Mr. Frank Liles, is very sick with Consumption. Rev. J. Tolbert has just returned from Williamburg Ky., where he attended the State Encampment of The G. A. R. and was elected Chaplan of the department. Mr. Joe White, of Cleaveland, Ky., visited his sister, Mrs. Lillie Talbert, at Riverside, Ky., Sunday. Mrs. Nora Hill and Mrs. Lillie W. Tolbert, were visiting their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. White, of Cleaveland, Ky., last week. Serious trouble occurred in our community last night when Mr. Shearer shot and killed Mr. Jno. Hooten. Mr. Jessie Merritt White, of Ford, Ky., who is getting up a Colored Company of Volunteer Soldiers, when they are called to join the Rosevelt movement to go to France, will be assisted by Serg. W. H. Talbert, Colored Lieutenant of Co. I. 8th U. S. Vol. Inf We hope that all young men will take steps and avoid being drafted. Mr. Harry Turner, who has been attending the State Encampment of the G. A. R. at Williamsburg, Ky., has returned home. Miss Laura Smith of Winchester, Ky, is visiting her old home place at Ford, Ky. Mr. James Kendrich, who has been on the sick list, is back to his work on the L. & N. R. R. Miss Nora Shearer has returned from her school at Lancaster, Ky., where she has been teaching There will be a great time Decoration Day at the Talbert Cemetery on May 30th. Please everybody come out. Alabama Special to the Blade. Dear Editor:—Please allow me space in your most valuable columns for a few words to our many readers from here. We had good meetings Sunday all day at Gaines Chapel A. M. E. Church. Rev. P. G. Shepherd pastor, was asked to preach at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. E. Jones, this Church was blown down by a storm some time ago. Andrew Leslie came for him at 3 P. M. in a vehicle and he left the writer to carry on his services at 3:30 P. M. We had splendid services. Text was: Women why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou? St. John 20:15. Subject: Search for Jesus. We had a spiritual feast, it was a sermon to the Missionary Woman. The Pres. Sister, Mamie Williams, was away in Brewton to see her youngest, who accidentally had his leg broken. The Vice Pres. Sister Teaner Henderson filled her chair with Sister Beulah Scott, Sec'y. Sister Scott, is an excellent Sec'y and a Christian lady. Bro. S. W. Williams came home from Stockton last Saturday sick. But at this writing he is much better. Madams Leana Parrish and Kyles are doing nicely. Mr. Will Nittles is doing a good business. Mr. Horris White was compelled to close his business, so he told the writer. N. G. Johnson is District Missionary. The 7 P. M. service was grand, total collection $22.60. The young men of Atmore, gave an entertainment in honor of the Perdiddo girls at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brooks. The girls were carried through the country to Atmore in Mr. Amos Hills car. They all reported a good time. The young ladies present were: the Misses Iola Johnnie and Elizabeth McLamore of Perdiddo and Miss Ethel Moore of Atmore. Young men: Messers. Jno McCarthy, R. W. Brown, H. B. Tinsley, Daniel Bell, Geo. Pork and Amos Hill from Perdiddo. The A. M. E. Church with its undergrowth have formed"The Young Peoples Union" of which Mr. H. B. Tinsley, the organizer and director of the club felt proud. We are in grand working order and all seem to be happy. We had a Young Peoples Rally Sunday, April 29, 1917, with exercise. The children recited from the Bible nd other books. We also had a young boy from the Baptist Church, Taylor Knight, to assist us in our Choir. We raised $13.21. Short Lecture and Benediction by the Pastor, Rev. P. G. Shelborne. Officers: Miss Eltora Powell, Pres., Mary L. Jejjerson, Secy., Mary Henry, Treas., Geo. Henry, Capt., H. B. Tinsley, Director. BAY MINETTE ALA. NOTES Special to the Blade: The Executive Board of the Eastern Shore Assn. met at Corney, Ala., April 28 and 29 which was well attended. Work of the Boar Board was carried out as follows: 1st days session we were engaged in discussing more Sperial Churches and better school as we the Eastern Shore Asso., has consolidated with the State, in making our preparation for a better school, and many seem to be very interested. Our school is situated in the Southern part of Baldwin Co. near the beautiful Bay of Daphnie, Ala. The property fronts the recent Highway leading from Daphine to Montgomery and other parts, which contains 18 acres of fine soil. Enclosed with two fine buildings for Academic and Industrial work, one large Dormitory, 14 churches represented in said board. Rev. J. W. Wheeler preached an excellent sermon on Saturday night and mass meeting Sunday, conducted by Brothers Wm. Burns and Wm. Bailey and E. L. Lowson? After which Rev. James of Mobile Preached a Spiritual Sermon. School closing of Miss L. B. Morris Friday night, with an excellent concert, quite a number of pupils of Stockton, Ala., taking a part. It was one of the grandest in the history of Bay Minnette. Miss Morris, was given a grand musical shower while at Stockton. Bro. James Anderson, who has been on the sick list is improving. Mrs. Mary Richardson, who has been on the list over 3 years died May 9. Our loss but we hope its Heavens gain. Beloit, Wis. Beloit, Wis. By A.W.K The National Ass'n. for the Advancement of Colored People is being held in Washington, D. C., this week. We are in favor of the work here. During last week we note that a number of men of color had been carried into the Police Court, charged with shooting with effect but no serious damage done more than to themselves. The reporter of the Beloit Daily News had been in the habit of writing funny stories about Colored People to carry out his story. Rev. Mitchans of our city called at the office of the News and asked to see the Manager. After a very heated argument they came to an agreement to write things correctly about Colored People. When speaking of the other race they don't mention his Nationality. His name is Jones, they say "Jones" and that's all. The Council of the press called the Rev. next day—Jones is in trouble, they left out his Nationality. Prof. U. S. Kilgore, of Oxford, Miss., arrived this morning. Prof. Kilgore formally taught School in that section. We gladly welcome the Prof. into our city. We have some real Baseball fans in our city. Mr. Barns and a number of others lost their voices when the American Giants met the Fairbanks team Saturday last. I can say that I have never witnessed such a game. The American Giants made a force run in the second inning. In the last half of the eighth the Fairbanks made two runs, of course that got the Colored People in trouble. 1st half of the ninth inning the American Giants 1st up to the Bunt made it to the 1st. Foster called for Pettway, and sent him to 1st to take the place of the man and base allright. 2nd Batsman up, Gans made a safe bunt, two men on bases, 3rd man up, was hit with the ball. Three men on base no out, game stood at 2 to 1 in favor of Fairies. Pete Hill 4th batsman up, 1st making a home run, causing the game to end 2 to 5 in favor of the Giants. WANTED MANAGER FOR THE BELOIT BASEBALL TEAM. Mrs. E. J. Jinks, State Missionary of Mississippi, eloquent speaker, strong worker, an able and wise organizer, and above all a Christian Woman, whose piety and good deeds are a proverb, is now a resident of Beloit, Wis. Sister Jinks and her genial Husband, Brother. A. J. are beloved members of the Baptist Church, Bro. Jinks holding the office of Deacon. Sister Jinks thrilled the vast audience Sunday night in her talk on Mother. Sister, in our city we bid you welcome. Mr. A. G. Cook, recently elected assistant Supt. of Emanuel Baptist, is a man of diverse talent, wide experience and has traveled quite extensively. He enjoys the distinction of being the only professional concrete man at Fairbanks Morse plant. Mr. Cook is 754-6 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE MADISON WISCONSIN PHONE 3006 MEN'S FURNISHINGS, SHOES, ENAMELWARE, GLASSWARE HARDWARE, SUNDRIES, BEDS, SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES EMIL O.SCHMIDT RELIABLE PIANO MERCHANT SHOP 216-218 PLANKINTON ARCADE INSIDE 2ND FLOOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS QUALITY OF PLAYER PIANOS JESSE FRENCH & SONS - LAGONDA BUSH & GERTS BRUNSWICK - PHONOGRAPHS PLAY ALL RECORDS COME AND HEAR THEM BEFORE YOU BUY EMIL O.SCHMIDT Tel. Grand 3616 a genial and pleasing conversionist and a human magnet socially. At present he is bemoaning the absence of his better half, whom we hope will join him shortly. Rev. Fox is in Milwaukee visiting his family this week. Bethel A. M. E. Church held their Mothers' Day observed at the evenregular service Sunday, May 13th.ing services. They presented the congregation with a short and brief program by a number of readings Miss Anna Mirat read Pres. Wilson's Proclamation, followed by Miss Wells, Mr. Ousle, Mrs. Barr, Mrs. Scott, Mr. Jackwell and West tendered enthusiastic songs. One greatly felt the hand of Mother. Mrs. Mitcham and Mrs. Horton rendered beautiful numbers. Mrs. Horton is visiting our city from Madison. She has a number of daughters in the city. NEW BASE BALL CLUB. Join the new base ball club that will meet Saturday, May 19th at 8 P. M. No. 00 PREMO 75c A good camera that takes excellent pictures. Films 10c per roll. Let us show them. The Photoart House Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. 212 State Street PELLAGRA GS is guaranteed for one bottle to benefit any case of Pellagra, Rheumatism, Systolic Serofolia, Eczema, Constipation or any blood liver or kidney disease, or your dollar returned then. Why suffer or pay big bills? Take expensive trips or buy a remedy with no assurance. If you paint of getting money refunded. I have built my trade with a meritorious remedy and fair dealing; a trial is all I ask you to give G. S. Sold by drugstores or I will send it prepaid, price $1.00 per bottle, or 6 for $4.00. Always call on your drugstores for G. S. before you order from me. Write to me for testimonials and mention this paper. L. M. GROSS 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK, ARK. KINKY Hair Made to Grow Long, Soft and Silky AMY STARNS says he has the nappy and short until she used Exelento, and now she can comb it, as she includes long soft and silky. Don't be fooled all your life by using some fake preparation, which claims to straighten kinky hair. You are just fooling yourself by using it. Kinky hair cannot be made straight. You must have hair first. Now this EXELENTO DYNAMINE POMADE is a Hair Grower which feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and makes kinky nappy hair grow long, soft and silky. It cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair at once. Price 25c by mail on receipt stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. G.E.M. 754-6 W MADISON on Race Street. We shall organize a new team to go to work at once on the field. You who wish to become a member of this club kindly present yourselves Saturday, May 19th with expectation of being on the field Sunday at 3 P. M. Willie Scott, Capt. A. W. Knight, Mgr. THE GAS IT IS CLEAN--for there wood or kindling, range itself is neat kept so. It does away with cause ing fires hot and in IT IS CONVENIENT for ready at the turn e The prices of the ranges have just the right IRONING MAD AN ELECT WHY? Why, simply be cuts the work in tw hot. There is no energy, no dread It saves labor and more time for other We are willing that you Electric Flat-Iron w you to accept our you will, in your h bring one. You keeep it. GASRA for there are no kindling, no soot, the self is neat and clean with cause for worry, hot and in results of NIENT for all heat, the turn of the valves ranges are from the right size for your MADE EASY ELECTRIC HEAT simply because the work in two. Your here is no waiting, no dread of injuring labor and clothes use for other things. g that you should Flat-Iron will do. Accept our word for in your home. A use. You decide if THEGASRANGE THEGASRANGE 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. IT 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 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 keeep it. Madison Gas & Company n Gas & Company ALBERTA VILLA, WILWAUKEE, WIS. An Ideal Home For the Traveling Public All Modern and Up-To-Date Accomodations Located in the Residential Section of Milwaukee Secure Reservations in Advance H. B. KINNER, Prop. 601 Galena Street Milwaukee, Wis. BUY MADISON MADE CIGARS ED. TIFFIN LA POSA ZODIAC - CUBAN TIPS ROYAL HONOR. GINGER BY JINGO. BUY A CAMERA. HAVE YOUR WORK DONE BY THE PHOTO ART HOUSE, 212 STATE ST. are no ashes, no coal, no soot, no smoke. The t and clean and easily for worry both in keep- a results of cooking. all heat wanted and is of the valve. are from $16 up. We size for your kitchen. E EASY WITH ELECTRIC IRON because the Electric Iron two. Your iron is always no waiting, no waste of of injuring fine clothes. clothes and gives you r things. you should see what the will do. We do not urge word for it. Try it, if ome. A phone call will decide if you wish to s & Electric pany