Wisconsin Weekly Blade

The Wisconsin Weekly Blade AUGUST 1st, 1917 SPECIAL PROGRAM BEING ARRANGED BY CHAIRMAN ELI RICE Representatives From All Parts of the State. Send Your Name to State Secretary J. W. Smith, 406 Broad St., Oshkosh, Wis. VOL. I HOWARD UNIVERSITY Howard University, located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and the only university for colored people supported by the United States government, has recently become a center of patriotic effort. Three hundred of its students want to enter the army and have started a movement to obtain training as officers. Secretary Baker has promised that if they can organize a large enough unit he will provide a training camp for them. Accordingly the Howard students have sent emissaries to Atlanta University, Fisk University, in Nashville; Taladega University, in Alabama; Lincoln University, in Pennsylvania, and Wilberforce University in Ohio, to obtain recruits from these other colored colleges. This movement follows a recent failure to organize a Negro camp at Plattsburg. The movement for such a camp was initiated by the president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, who is Joel Elias Spingarm, a Jew. Mr. Spingarm, having ascertained from General Wood that such a camp might be organized, wrote to a number of prominent Negroes, pointing out that they should lay aside their prejudice against segregation for patriotic reasons. This plea, however, failed. Colored people protested vigorously against the establishment of a separate camp for them. Nevertheless a great many thoughtful Negroes believed the object was to get military training as best it could be got, and the Howard University move is an outgrowth of their determination to fit their young men for military service. This patriotism movement at Howard will doubtless receive a great impulse in June, when the fiftieth commencement of the university will be held and more than a thousand of its alumni will gather in Washington. This alumni gathering will include some of the best Negro brains in the United States; it will be an epitome of half a century of Negro progress. Just one form of that progress, is shown in the fact that twenty-five years ago, when the present president of the Alumni Association Shelby J. Davidson of Washington, was attending the university, nearly all the students worked their way through. Now a majority of them have their expenses paid by their parents—for there is a considerable body of wealth in the country owned by Negroes. The Howard alumni include a number of men who have won real distinction in the professions, in politics, and in literature. George H. White of Philadelphia, who was the last Negro to serve in congress, is one of these. Dr. Marcus C. Wheatlands of Newport, R. L., is a graduate of the Howard University Medical Department. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT He is an expert in the use of the X-ray and has made a considerable fortune out of his practice. Nearly all of his patients are white. The assistant corporation counsel of Philadelphia, John C. Asbury; Harry W. Furniss, formerly United States minister to Brazil; George Frazier Miller, a theological writer; Kelly Miller, professor of mathematics in Howard University and a graduate of John Hopkins, are among the other distinguished alumni of Howard. There have been four thousand graduates during the fifty years of the college's existence, and they undoubtedly show a high average of achievement and service to their race. There will be many more graduates in the next fifty years, for the university now has between sixteen and seventeen hundred students. One-third of these are women, and as teachers the female graduates are invaluable, many of them becoming principals of colored schools. The Howard alumni gathering will be the occasion of a general review of Negro progress and the facts brought forth would cause widespread surprise but for the fact that they are pretty sure to lack any widespread publicity. —Frederic J. Haskin in N. Y. Globe. Drs. A. L. Herron and C. A. Johnson, and Attorney G. H. DeReef of Milwaukee are also Alumni of Howard University.—Ed. TO PICK 1,000 NEGRO OFFICERS Washington—Adjt. Gen. H. P. McCain has written Representative Hurlbert. New York, that 240 negro candidates for reserve officers' corps will be accepted from the eastern army district with headquarters at New York. The apportionment from the central department will be 195. Mr. Hurlbert said that negro college students and graduates and many colored physicians had pledged their services. Gen. McCain explained that about 1,000 negro officers would be trained at Des Moines. Also that it is desirable they shall be not less than 30. Notice will be given the men selected not later than June 9. MRS. W. H. COWAN DEAD BELOIT The news of Mrs. W. H. Cowan, who died last Tuesday 6:30 A.M. at her home in Beloit, S. State St., will be a service of regret to the many warm friends and acquaintances of the family. She was a native of S. C. The funeral was conducted from the A. M. E. Church, of which she was a consistent member. Rev. J. S. Mecham, pastor. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1917 THE REHABILITATION OF ATLANTA MARKS SOME PROGRESSIVE TENDENCIES A Committee of Rehabilitation has been designated by the Mayor of Atlanta, with the advice of the Chamber of Commerce to synchronize all the elements that center into the restoration of the burned area and those homes and business enterprises that suffered loss in the recent fire. The Committee is composed of the following persons, all prominent in the business development of Atlanta, and several of much more han local fame: Mr. Edw. H. Imman, Mr. Rockwell Johnson, Mr. Isaac Schoen, Judge Walter Colquitt, Mr. Charles H. Mason, Mr. Henry H. Pace, Rev. E. H. Oliver and Mr. A. F. Herndon. The three latter are Negroes. The Minister's position is self-explanatory. Mr. Herndon is owner of one of the largest and best equipped barber shops in America, is the dominant factor in the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company, and resides in a home quite in keeping with his station. Mr. Pace is the distinctive character upon this Committee. He is young and virile and the Negro prototype of the modern business executive. His capabilities are best explained by the fact that at the age of 33, he is Secretary-Treasurer of the Standard Life Insurance Company, a $125,000 Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company that has on its books five million dollars worth of business, and that has met every legal requirement and examination with books and records in such shape as to receive commendation from even antagonistic sources. It is a distinct novelty in the South for Negro interests to be recognized in community matters by the active participation of boona fide business men in the deliberations of consequential bodies. Occasionally in politics and religion some sort of Negro adjunct committees have been tolerated, but here we find a case of absolute and direct interchange of ideas, and it may be said that the exodus has not failed to become a prime factor in the Committee's consideration. Rehabilitating seven hundred white and eight hundred Negro families of every social and industrial type is no mean job for even those eight high-minded and experienced men, and our race throughout the country may feel certain that the race interests will be cared for with aggressiveness tempered by a proper sense of justice and business diplomacy. This will represent a lot of work to already busy men but the establishment of this precedent and its satisfactory fulfillment is of immeasurable value to the race. ATLANTA, GA. 7. Raspberry. You cannot believe it. There is not a house on Helliord from Edgewood to Fords Spring, not a house on Irwin from Fort to Boulevard School, not a house on Jackson from Auburn to Ponce-deleon, not a house on Houston from Hilliard to Bishop Gaines' house, only two houses on Boulevard from Morris Brown to Ponce, De, for Old Wheat Fort to Jackson, two houses on Auburn from Fort to Jackson. Bob Goosbys and one other near Jackson. Not a house on Highland from Hilliard to Houston Schofield, Hoston, Tame, Dunlap, Lyons, Golden Summit, East ave. All are swept, one side of Young from Gartrell to Edgewood, same side from Edgewood to Auburn. Forrest Ave, is swept from Fort to the end of Adams St. off the map. You can stand on the corner of Auburn and look in the front door at Morris Brown. One block burned in Summer Hill bound by Woodward, King. Connally and Fair, including a white church at Woodward and Connally. One block burned in West End bound by York Ave, Lee St. Gordon and Dun. The people are giving the sufferers plenty to eat and wear. Negro feeding stations, Morris Brown and Bethel U. S. soldiers in charge. We will rebuild our church soon, may be on another lot some place. Wheat St. and the little hardshell near Fort and Schofield are the only negro churches gone, the White Ave., Woodward Ave., Grace M. E. Boulevard and Highland, Jackson Hill Bapt. Jackson, East Ave., West Minster Presbyterian Forrest and Boue. Some of the men burned out are: A. Nash, D. Howard, R. E. Pharnow, Jeff Thomas, Capt. Thos. Grant, Fain Haven Negro Hospital (patients moved to Grady). I. N. Fitzpatrick and many others who had bought on Irwin and Houston St. Dr. Walton Drug Store and Lees. Undertaking business (which had moved to 246 Auburn) Morthias Store, Auburn and Hilliard, Also the homes of Rev. C. H. Young, Rev. Kelsey, Rev. Gamble, Rev. E. Hall, Rev. Ellington, Tobbie the fortune teller, Traylor, the contractor; Thos. Wright, who lived in the old L. G. Harris Home 85 Hilliard; Trio Laundry; Morris Candy Factory, Fort and Edgewood; Mark Boyd's mansion Young St.; Stons Cake Factory; Dr. Tuggles; Peoples Home; Deacon Wylie, Willis Bell, 300 Auburn; Whitman Sisters home; Dr Thos. Alexander; the old Askew home; the old Darden home near the fourth ward between Hillock and Fort to Edgewood, then Jackson and Fort to Auburn, then Fort and Boulevard to Poncedeleon Park are all chinmies and hills No deaths, few injuries, no suffering. Many negroes and poor white men have better food and clothing than before. Orders are out to move into any house you see. You can see I am still nervous from my writing and spelling. 1,200 Wheat St. members homeless. We worship at Liberty through the week and Odd Fellows Auditorium on Sundays. Stewart. Beloit, Wis. By A. W. K. A W. K. We regret the illness of Mrs. W. H. Cowans, who is at present in a very serious condition. Mrs. Ollie Strothers, who is in Beloit Hospital for operation, is very much improved. We wish her a speedy recovery. Rey, W. S. Williams will preach the Masonic sermon at Rockford, Ill., Sunday, June 28. Mr. C. L. Douglass is now located at 302 W. Broad Street with his tonsilioral pariors and are giving the Beloit public satisfaction. Is It Right? Jude Clark, of Beloit, says this is a White Man's Country. Should a White man hit a Colored man? He should do nothing—furthermore, he would not issue a warrant for a White man's arrest, should a Colored man come before him for a warrant—We assume that he will be denied. Is it possibly that Judge Clark is right, or does he think a few fools have a right to do anything and say anything to a man because he is a Blacw man. Does he not realize that the Negro fought and shed his blood for this country? A man who will fight for his country and die for his country should have a right to live and enjoy a country. On May 23rd John Peterson had trouble with his forman while in the performance of his duty. Peterson says the foreman rushed up to him as though he was going to hit him. He threw his hand up in an act of protection. The foreman ran away and called the police and had Peterson carried in the Courts. Defendant was fined $25.00 and cost, after hearing what Peterson had to say. Did not ask any witness to testify nor any one else. Can a Colored man expect justice before such a Judge? Are the good people of Beloit going to stand for a man of his kind? Is such transaction patriotism? Is not the Negro a free citizen? If so, Judge Clark's remarks are unfounded and such remarks do nothing but create scorn. John Pearson of Memphis was burned until dead at the hands of a mob. The Negro may as well prepare to meet the coming issue or he will be found wanting. A. W. Knight. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH TAG DAY A SUCCESS. MILWAUKEE, WIS. The Pastor, Officers and Members Thank the many Contributors. The first tag day for colored people in the history of Wisconsin last Saturday was a day long to be remembered among the colored people of Milwaukee, Rev. S. Russell, the popular pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Officers and members secured from the Mayor a permit for a Tag Day. This was the first time that our people had been given such an opportunity, and the liberal response by the good citizens of the Cream City was indeed encouraging, and the pastor wishes to extend thanks to the workers and contributors through the column of the Blade. The following ladies assisted in raising he amount: Misses Lydia Scott, J. Peaples, Jessica and Marie Burgette, Anna Bennett, Luna Scott, N. Vass, M. Simmons, Muriel Potter, V. Dale, Ouelia Collins, Myrtle White, Miss Parker, Mesdame A. L. Dukes, Pearl Alleyne, M. Gladney, M. Prevatt, Ora Warren, E. H. Webb, Mary White, Georgia Goochman, -C Montgomery, G. McFarlin, E. Merritt, B. McCowan, B. McQueen, Mrs. Boyd, Mary Evans, Edwards, Mamie Culp. The proceeds of the day will be reported in the final rally ending June the 24th at which time the four captains appointed will make and turn over their collections. ATLANTA, GA Special to the Blade. 12 May 28, 1917. More than 1,200 of the members of Wheat St. Baptist Church lost their homes in the blaze which swept more than 100 Squares May 21. The historical oid structure (though magnificent in appearance) which has stood at the Corner of Auburn Ave. and Fort Streets for about 40 years, is now a mound o f brick and mortar. Dr. Bryant conducted the regular Sunday services at the Odd Fellows' Auditorium Sunday. Be- ```markdown ``` NO. 48 ginning with sun rise prayer meeting. The slogan of the members and friends of Wheat St. is a bigger and better Wheat St. Prof. Charles Stewart of Chicago spoke to us Sunday night. The members and friends subscribed many thousand dollars. A building committee was appointed to look out for a larger lot or buy the lot next to the old one. We expect to have the ground breaking in 30 days. A. F. S. Oshkosh. Wis. On last Monday the Odd Fellow Ass'n met at the T. M. E. Z. Members from Fond du Lac, Neenah were present. District Supervisor, J. Anthony Josey, P. G. M. W. S. Hart and Editor Cook were present. The meeting was called to order by chairman J. W. Smith and those who had enrolled responded liberally, several paying in full, and several joining. The features of the Order were explained by P. G. M. Hart, Supervisor Josey and P. M. F. Cook. Mr. Eli Rice, chairman of the Program Committee of the Cooperative Convention called the second meeting to order with view of securing a place and date for the Convention. After much discussion, the representatives from different parts of the State voted that Aug. 1st at Fond du Lac would be the time and place of the meeting. Chairman Rice will at once begin to arrange program and will appreciate any assistance as to talent from anyone from over the State. Let every race loving Negro fall in line. Let each of us make ourselves a committee of one to make this day what it should be. Fond du Lae wants the Convention and will see to it that those attending will be treated royally. On To Fond du Lac The following ladies served refreshments: Mesdames J. W. Smith, Eli Rice McClendonon, Mitchell, Jerry Moon Nutter, J. W. Wright, Miss Josephine Parker, Mrs. Annie Hill, Mrs. W. S. Hart accompanied Editor Josey and Mr. Hart from Neenah and enjoyed her visit. Editor J. Anthony Josey spent Monday afternoon in Neenah, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hart. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williams of Irving Park, Illinois, announces the engagement of their daughter, Edna, to Mr. Clarence Owens, of Barrabbo, Wis., June the 30th at the home of the brides 4415 N. Tripp Ave. The bride is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Williams and is quite popular in Chicago and neighboring towns. Her father is connected with the police department as patrolman and her mother is matron of the Juvenile school court. Mr. Owens is a man of substantial worth and native of the Badger State. Both the bride and groom number their friends by the thousand. The occasion will be a great event among Illinois and Wisconsin society people. D. D. G. M. W. W. BUCHANAN Visited Cahokia Lodge 8263, Lilly of The Valley Household 3668. Edwardsville, Ill. Editor J. Anthony Josey, Dear Sir and Brother, We are sending you a few lines to let the members throughout the district know that we are still in he bonds of F. L. and T. and P. H. and P. D. D. G. M. Buchanan, of E. St. Louis, visited and gave a helpful talk, putting new life and interest in both branches of the Order. We feel that he is indeed worthy of his office and sincerely hope that he will continue his good work. He has often visited us and each time finds a cordial welcome. Yours in F. L. & T. Walter M. Crittenden, P. S. Thomas L. Tandy, N. G. Edwardsville, Ill. ee 4 National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entered as second-class matter Tune 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis, unde rthe Act of March 3, 1879. > aed ey See ey NS Sie 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: Que years cs issnsssstevacienssOhc BO Six months ......,.......+0. £.00 Three months ...........0.-. 50 NOTICE. The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. Address all communications to ‘Tue WISCONSIN WEEKLY BuapE, 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 ap- pearing from time to time in this column are selected less for their po- etic merit than for the appeal they make to the better side of man’s na- ture. They are in line with the aim and purpose of the Blade to give to its readers good wholesome reading matter. OLD FRIENDS ARE BEST. Old friends are best! Old forms, old hearts, old faces That haunt the memory of the passing years, And seem to dwell among de- serted places, Reproving us for all our name less fears. Old friends are best! The roses softly blowing Close by the door, they always seem fo say “Old friends are best,’” altho we're never knowing Where they are faring at the close of day. Old friends are best! Somehow the memory clinging Brings back the faces we used to know, And in the winter of the heart are ringing The songs we loved so many years age. Old friends are best! When autumn twilight falling Brings respite from the daily toil and care, I seem to hear their vibrant voi- ces calling, Although I know--l know they are not there, Evening Wisconsin RLADELETS. Stand firm, Manhood—even black manhood —is admirable. A Many a man has been rovbed by his friends while watching his enemies. Re what you are, whieh, freely translated, means dont pretend to be what you are not. Some men are undervalued: others overestimated, but most of us are taken at our true worth, If you would help the Blade be come what you desire to see it give our advertisers your patron age. What has become of the old. fashioned sea-serpent which used to appear off the Atlantic coast! Is it now a U-boat? “President Wilson is deter: mined that unnaturalized Ger. mans in this country shall not be molested or discriminated against so long as they mind their own business’, says a) Washington And They Cheered. “Ten Thousand Men, Women and Children Cheer As Negro Is Burned To Death’’, runs a head- line anent the recent lynching at Memphis. Webster says to cheer ix ‘to cal! ovt as in joy; to utter shouts of intense delight."” So, we have it then, ten thousand men, women and children—the mature and the immature, rugged males and delicate females, eivil- ized (%), Christianized (2) Amer- icons, utter shouts of intense de- light, ery out with joy as a human being writhes in the agony of death by burning, ; Great God! and that in this en- lightened age: within the confines of this Christian country that boasts itself the ‘champion of the rights of mankind’’, divinely appointed to secure for the much abused Europeans the blessings of our western civilization! It is almost unbelievable, Bad as was the crime with which Eli Persons was charged and of which he may have been guilty, this crime committed by his self-appointed executioners is infinitely worse—ten thousand fold worse. By their act they have inflicted ‘upon themselves and Society a far yreater punish ment than they have upon him, or he upon them, By it they have reduced themselves below the le- vel of the savage, even below that of the brutes. Eli Persons is no more; in a few moments he new dispatch. What about na- tive Americans of African des- cent? “Tennessee mob roasted a Ne- gro in a tree. Reports fail to state how many of the mob had enlised to take the blessings of western civilization to benighted Europe’, opines the Milwaukee Daily News. Of course, “that’s a horse of another color’. “The girl without a home who. manages to lead a decent life on $6 per week, as must hundreds of Milwaukee swirls, deserves the Vietoria Cross, usually granted for conspicuous valor in the tren- ches,”’ says Prof. Clinton M. Barr, And still we spurn them if they fall. “THEY DONT WANT YoU" The above is an expression fre- quently used by thoughtless. per- sons. “What do you want to en- list for when you see they dont want you?’ they say. And who, may we ask, are they’? who dont want us? The authorities, the administrations? Why, they are the public servants our servants. Shall we insist in ony efforts to serve the country our country —beeause our ser- Vants so desire it? Ridiculous! If we go only where we are wanted by everybody, we'll go nowhere, We are not wanted by some people in the public sehools, the cars, the cafes, the libraries, theatres, parks, factories, prefes- sions and even in this country, The mere fact that the other fel- low oes to these places, engages in these things and does not want us in them, should create a sus: picion that there is somethoing about them worth fighting for. Dont stand back because ‘they dont want you’, Chicago Daily Journal—The negry who was burned to death near Memphis yesterday was a loathsome, brutish beast. But the mob whieh burned him was a far more dangerous beast, a. colle: tive dragon whose breath of fire threatens the whole structure of civilization, No society ever was destroyed by rape fiends, but com: munities far higher in the seale than Memphis have been wre ked and all but ruined by mobs The legal penalty for the erime this negro committed is death. and rightly, The proof of his guilt) was overwhelming. — No sympathy for him existed in any quarer, nor was anyone seeking to delay his fate. The men whe took him from the hands of the uuithorities did not act to prevent A miscarriage of justice. They strucs to gratify a fury too great to be satistied with an orderly execution, a fury which must needs rend and tear and torture before it could be content. They yielded to an impulse as savage as that of the scoundrel they mur- dered, and they have done more harm to their state and city in a day than a hundred such brutes as their vietim could accomplish in years, had paid the penalty of his wrong- doing and had ceased to be in- terested in what they did. But they must until the end of time, in themselves and their children, continue to pay a penalty in the brutalizing effect upon theie com- munity. And think of the status-of a community that would permit its Wives, mothers, daughters and sisiers to be witnesses of such a spectacle! What must be the fu- ture of a community or nation, the women of which could wiew such a scene with cheers upon their lips? As no stream-can rise higher than its source, so no na- tion can hope to rise higher than its women. It were better for so- ciety, better for the nation; yes, better for the women themselves, that they suffer the death of Eli Person’s alleged victim, than that they should so degrade themsel- ves as to tickle their fancy by the sight of a burning human being. How could they do it and hope to retain the attributes of true wo- manhood? We have been wont to hear of the chivalry of the sonthern men. toward their women; God pity the women whose husbands, ie thers, fathers and sons would es- cort them to witness the burning alive of a human being. And ten thousand men, women and chil- dren cheered as the Negro writhed in his death agony. Milwaukee Daily News—Is ci. vilization merely a veneer? One is almost compelled thus to con. elude when he reads of the say- agery of a Tennessee mob which dealt torturcus death to a negro. The colored man had committed a henious crime—assaulting and foully murdering a young white girl—but his crime is no justifi- cation for the erime of the repor- ted mob, which, not content with mere hanging or even mere burn- ing at a stake, tied its vietim in a tree, poured oil upon him and watehed while the tlames consum- ed his living flesh. The lust for revenge that stops not ut such atrocity as this is reported to have been is as evil as the lust which caused the negro to commit his horrible crime. We are told that the burning in the tree top was quite a gala event. Thousands came in atito parties to witness the spectace young children, women, leading citizens applauded barbarity at which even the naked cannibal would balk. To do the eannibal Justice, he at least butehers his victim before roasting, These modern savages, did not eat their roasted quarry, it is true, but the dispatches say that some of them tuok home bits of charred clothes, rope and even flesh as gory relies of their aboriginal orgy. Is civilization merely a veneer? Probably to a greater or less ex- tent. All Southerners are not lynehers by any means; as a whole they enjoy a high state of civilization, but one is compelled to believe that the eivilization of this particular Southern mob is a very, very, thin veneer. A mere serateh makes them stand forth in all their primitive savagery, The (Austin) Herald—When ex-Senator Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio passed from the stage of ae- tion less than a fortnight ago, a great statesman and a loyal friend of our race quit the walks of man. The twelve millions of Negroes will ever cherish his mem- ory because of his honesty and fairness toward them in both his public and private life. Peace to his ashes. BUY MADISON MADE CIGARS ED. TIFFIN LA POSA ZODIAC - CUBAN TIPS ROYAL HONOR. GINGER BY JINGO. recente YOUR PAINTING I, JOSHUA HOWARD, hereby agree to paint or varnish your job as good as any one for amount in Contrart ------0r no pay. Gave me a trial, How about your houses, barns, fenres? Some one of them or something about them will need painting this year, Re. member I handle the best. paints, oils and varnishes, I can Paint anything from a chair to a church, or a barn to a baby carriage, Don't wait until Summer when everybody is over run with work, G. JOSHUA HOWARD, 155 Payne St Lexington, Ky. > . WOMAN’S REALM Conducted by Miss Marie A. Burgette NOTE—AIl communication to this department must be signed. The name will not be published unless desired a ee WOMAN'S REALM that can never excuse error in th atta ahdndl I am no priest of crooks nor creeds, For human wants and human needs: Are more to me than human deeds; And human tears and human cares Affect’ me more han human pray- ers, Go cease your wail lugubrious saint = You fret high heaven with your plaint. Is this the Christian’s joy you paint? Is this the Christian’s boasted bliss? Avails your faith no more than this? Take up your arms, come out with me, Let Heav'n alone; Humanity Needs more, and Heaven less from thee. With pity for mankind look "round ; Help them to rise—and Heav’n is found. Paul Lawrence Dunbar. This week there comes to us three letters on the subject of churches and religion. They are all the expression of malcontents and agitators and we have had sufficient. Our column is not to be an outlet for material of this sort but rather a source of help- fulness to those who really seek in earnestness for aid along any ‘ine of advancement. Granted that there are errors in high places ARNOLD & TYRE 108 Eighth Street PARIS, KENTUCKY Years of experience in feed- ing the public gives us an ad- vantage. CALL AND SEE AND BE CONVINCED 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. NETHERWCOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. 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. DUNCAN Milwaukee, Wis. St. Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. Anyone found in- ducing them to an immoral place ot play will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Mrs. Laura Duncan, 823 Winnebago St., Bank of Wisconsin that can never excuse error in the (masses or visa versa. After all, ‘the writer of the above lines saw the real answer to all our ques- tions, Why others fail—why others neglect the important duty and commit the unnecessary and harmful deed can never excuse ie and ine from the performance jof our real duty. | Granted that no one goes to ‘church—if you feel that your ‘place is there, the hest way to help the work is to remain there and by your earnestness and en- thusiasm draw others, There is more to the work com- mitted to the disciples by the mas- ter than the attendance at ser- vice and silent worship, They had the vision then they were commis- sioned to activity. There is work about you and me every day that will give us suflicient outlet for all the love we have. Labor is worship —only thru active service to hu- manity can we prove that we have had the vision. Let us cease the wail! ‘From today I shall do more’’—that is the highest promise we can make to our Lord and to humanity. When you go to church on Sun- day if there be no pastor, no choir no service, if you can enter the “‘house of the Prince of Peace’ with the thought that you have served him thru ‘‘one of the least of these”? there will be a blessing upon you and the accompanying strength which will descend for another week of service will com- pensate entirely for all of the de- ficiencies which you note with the physical eye. “This is the house of the Prince of Peace. ge <= | TRUNKS ta || TRAVELING | BAGS R and all kinds of ie) | Leather Goods a Largest Stock in State | Chas. Wehrmann & Son | 116 King St. Phone 666 ig { CIGAR MANUFACTURER and Jobber of Tobaccos and Cigarettes 111 King St., = Madison, Wis. 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Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. of Kansas City. is in the city at the home of Capt. and Mrs. A. T. Stewarts, N. Francis St. The Uttica Jubilee Singers will appear at the 1st. Baptist Church Friday night, June the 15th. They are from the Black Belt of Mississippi and come to us well recommended. They will be assisted in their entertainment by Messers, C. C. Scott, N. B. Byrd, Mrs. C. B. Smith and Pheobia Lawrence. Full program next week. We were glad to have Mesdame Edw. Williams of Irving Park, Ill. and William Hickman grace our sanctum this week. Mr. T. E. Hines was on the sick list this week, but as we go to press, is able to be up. Mrs. Jas. Anderson of Minneapolis, Minn., was in the city this week, while here she accompanied by Mrs. Malone was at the cemetery to fix up the grave of her daughter who was recently buried here. Mrs. Elnora Thurman of Milwaukee, the wife of Atty. J. G. Thurman, is in the city as the guest of Mrs. Pheobia Lawrence, 312 N. Henry St. She is being entertained by friends. She was accompanied by her son, J. G. Jr. Mrs. Ethel Hardy, who is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Roberts, for the summer, will entertain a select few with an Outing Sunday afternoon. Mr. Geo. English and David Thornton, guests of honor. PHYLIS WHEATLEY HOUSE HOUD DANCE A BRILLI- ANT SUCCESS The evening entertainment at Kehl's Hall on last Wednesday night by the Phyllis Wheatley Household was in every particular a success. There were guests present from Beloit and Milwaukee. Madison's best were in attendance and each vided with the other for an evening of pleasure. Many were the compliments tendered the committee. MR. AMOS W. KNIGHT Beloit, Wis. We were pleased to have a visit this week from the distingueshed citizen and friend of Beloit, Mr. A. W. Knight. He is a young man of executive ability and quite popular among the fairer sex. He is contemplating leaving the city and we trust he will decide to come to Madison, where he will find a cordial welcome awaiting HOWARD CREEK, KY. The Annual Thanksgiving service of U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s was held at Providence Baptist church Sunday, May 27th. Mrs. Retetia Keene underwent an operation at Bush Hospital and is at home, much to the delight of friends. Mr. Stanley Toylar who died in Ohio was buried at Howards Creek cemetery on Tuesday evening, May 22nd. Mr. Stanley Toylar who died in Mrs. Thinky Cheault, who had been sick a long while, died Tuesday night. Funeral services at the home. Mr. Chas. Taylor has just returned from Louisville, Ky., on a two months' stay with his son Mr. Webb Taylor. The Annual Rally of Providence Baptist church will be the second Sunday in June. Milwaukee. Wis. EXPERIENCE SOCIAL At Calvary Baptist Church, Tuesday Night, June 5th. A great time in store for all who attend the Tag Girls Experience June 5th. (Tuesday Night) On this occasion the Tag Girls will relate their experience on the recent Tay Day. There will be no admission and the committee are planning for a large attendance. Mr. J. M. Harris, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, is not a resident of Milwaukee. He is well versed in Steam Appliances, being for more than six years an up-to-date engineer. Mrs. Chas. Sharp of 10th St. is on the sick list this week. We wish her an early recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lash, of Mulling, W. Va., have come to Milwaukee for an indefinite stay: They are related to Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Cornice Grace, of Evanston, Ill. have decided to make the Cream City their future home. They are both delightful entertainers. Mrs. Dora Thorton is president of the Silver Leaf Charity Club and an ardent member and worker of the Calvary Church. Mr. Marion Kliegler, of Augusta, Ga., the popular consorial artist is at the Turf Hotel barber shop. Mr. Harrison Jackson, formerly of Dublin, Ga., is in Milwaukee and has connected himself with the Calvary Baptist Church and Golden Link Lodge 9520, G. U. O. of O. F. Mrs. J. E. Potter, 423. 6th St. is among the Cream City's best entertainer along all lines. She bears the reputation of satisfying the most fastidious epeurian. She is a member and one of the organizers of the Silver Link Charity Club and a faithful member of Calvary Church. Announcement. Mrs. Amanda Evans announces the engagement-of her daughter, Clara, to Clarence Peterson of Beloit, Wis. The marriage will take place Monday evening, June 25, 1917, at the St. Mark A. M. E. Church. The entertainment of June 5th at St. Benedict has been indefinitely postponed on account of the illness of the matron. The reception for strange Odd Fellows and Ruths in Milwaukee at the Golden Link Lodge Hall on last Thursday evening was one of the greatest social successes the lodges have ever given. Impromptu talks were given by several prominent members of both orders and the Esther Household. Special invitation was extended all ex-members in Milwaukee and a very pleasant feeling was created which will probably result in a decided increase in all branches. Mhsical numbers were rendered by Misses Jessica Burgette and Messrs. Ralph Sanford and H. B. Kinner whirh were highly enjoyed. Special credit is due Bro. T. L. Jackson for social management and Brothers Burgette. Simms and Ballard for the splendid repast served. All present report a real good time. Mrs. Odias Bartholomew is now domiciled at 575 3rd St., where her sister, Mrs. Jas, Johnson, will live with her until her departure for Chicago. The tag day of Calvary Baptist Church was a decided success. Never has Milwaukee seen a finer aggregation of young women so earnestly engaged in a good work. Special mention is due Mesdams Ora Warren, Mary White and Georgia Goodman for splendid returns. After the days labor the young ladies were served with a wholesome dinner at the church by the Pastor and committee. Mr. John Carson, who was a resident in Milwaukee a month ago, is now in the Hawaiian Islands in government service. Rockford, Ill. Little Pervila Dickson is sick with smallpox. Mrs. Harry Blake was surprised by about 50 of her friends on her 41 Birthday, as they entered they sang "Silver Threads Among the Gold". Many fine presents were given her. 1973 H. H. of Ruth friends surprised her with a set of silver forks. Mr. McKinney will open a new Barber Shop and Pool room on Wayman St. He is a young man of business ability and tact, popular and a favorite of Winnebago Co. We predict for him unlimited success. The Court of Calantha No. 36, will give a program and dinner June 8th with a small fee at the door. Come and have a good time. Mrs. Richard Hodges was called to Ohio on account of the sudden death of her sister. H. H. of Ruth will give a green dinner at the home of Mrs. Gorum June 15th. Do not forget the date. The N. A. A. C. held their regular meet at K. H. Talk of how to cut the high cost of living. Mr. Hackler spent a day in Freeport Ill., on business. Mr. Howard Lindsey is here from Chicago, who will barber at the MeWill's. It Stimulates the Appetite It Builds Up Your System We Deliver To Any Part of the City Mrs. Edward Robinson is on the sick list. Rev. Anderson of Quinn Chapel, visited Rockford, owing to the illness of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mamie Donely. The Nonparial will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. Mattie Field on 43 Knowlton, Wed. June 6th. LEXINGTON, KY Mrs. Mary Grimes is a loyal member of the Church of God Star of Bethelham. Mr. Moore Washington, formerly of the 25th infantry, has applied for his pension. He was in service at the Phillipine Islands. Mrs. Liza A. Wilson died on Tuesday morning at 5:30 A. M. She leaves two daughters and a son to mourn her loss. Claudington P. Jackson had charge of the funeral. Mrs. Virginia Flourney of Versailles. Ky., passed through here last week and stopped at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Davis, Upper St. She is one of the leading Educators of the State. Rev. J. W. White, of Sharpburg, was here last week on business. Rev. Marion Campbell, State Superintendent of the Seven Day Adventists, was here last week. Ashbury M. E. Church has made an effort to increase the attendance at the weekly praper meetings to 100. The report is 97 for last week. Ballards drug store was slightly damaged in the recent fire, but he is still open for business. Over a thousand wollars ware reased at the Main St. Baptist Church. Rev. McCrutcher is pastor. Bishop Phillips of the A. M. E. Church delivered an address at Philli Chapel last Wednesday eve. He was practical and pointed. Dr. J. E. Hunter is doing some repair work on his property in North Upper St. Remember, in June the Blade will put out a Special Edition number containing 12 pages and about 30,000 copies illustrating prominent men, women and children, with cuts of homes, churches and write-ups of Lodges, Clubs, and Organizations. Order your space now. Mr. Louis Slaughter passed through here last week with 175 laborers for the L. and N. R. R. Rev. J. W. White was in Lexington last week on business. Rev. Marion Campbell, State Supt. of the Seven Day Adventists, was in the city last week. Asbury M. E. Church has an effort to increase the attendance at the weekly prayer meeting to 100. Ninety-seven was the report of the week. Rev. McCritcher, pastor of the Mami St. Baptist Church reased over $1,000, a good record. SMOKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BRANDS MADISON CIGARS. JULIUS CAESAR, EL CRISPO, LA. FLOR, DE CUBA, SIGNO, ART, GINGER, ROYAL HONOR. WANTED—Live energetic agents to represent the Blade, Liberal terms. 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Master of Ceremony then introduced Prof. Buckner, who made a thrilling talk. The speaker of the hour was then introduced by the Master of Ceremony, Mr. T. W. West. Rev. Thomas is a humorist and knows how to use the weapon to drive home truth, Rev. Thomas' Text; "Thous shalt not hate thy Brother". Rev. Davis introduced the writer. The membership of the Order is 110. After the sermon refreshments were served at the hall. NORTH MIDDLETON. KY. Special to the Blade. Special to the blade. Your scribe in company with Rev. A. W. Davis, the noted Temperance Lecturer and his wife, drove from Lexington to Middleton in his auto. It was a pleasant trip. We were forced to think Rev. Davis often thought he was in the heat of a campaign against his opponents. At times we had to hang on the kind shield with an expression on the face of "Look out geese and chickens". Needless to say, he drove swiftly. Middleton is a picturesque little village twelve miles from Winchester and twenty eight miles from Lexington. They have one good School, located a mile from town. Prof. Buckner and Mr. Butler are the teachers. There are two colored Churches-Christian and M. E. Rev. A. W. Davis and Rev. G. W. Thomas are the Pastors. A. There are some colored businesses here. Mr. T. W. West is the successful groceryman, he deals in tobacco and is reported to have raised some of the best tobacco in the State. His store is the oldest in town, having been in business for 27 years. The story of his success and achievements reads like a novel, having begun in the usual way with nothing, he has done seemingly the impossible. He owns valuable property which he rents and a nice comfortable home. He is a loyal member of the M. E. Church. He is open faced, easy to approach and loves race enterprises. He lost his wife two years ago. Mr. G. W. Nelson, is another chance acquaintance. He is the Undertaker and owns a livery stable. During his idle time he has specialized in Horticulture and has raised several thousand plants to sell, such as tomatoes, cabbage and egg plants. Mr. Nelson attended the Berea College and was at one time identified with the Education of the State. Mr. Anderson Butler is one of the "square men", has sixty-nine acres of good land and succeeds well. MT. STERLING, KY The tourist who fails to visit Mt. Sterling, Ky., misses a treat. There are some industrious people here. Mr. Newton Williams runs a roaming house and has a good patronage. He owns good property and is a loyal member of the A. M. E. Church. Met Henry Botts, undertaker and embalmer, Mr. Botts owns a farm and two cottages in the city, and has six acres of land in the city limits. He has been a member of the city council for thirteen years. He is the only colored undertaker in town and is well patronized. Messers, Estell and Owens deal in coal, and are one of the oldest in the city. They do a spendid business. Dr. L. R. Johnson has a lucrative practice. He has neat well kept offices and a car to make his many calls. "LET ME RE-SEAT YOU" We will fix your trousers while you wait. "TAKE IT EASY" HALZL, THE TAILOR 123 State St. Mrs. Anna Botts has a neat residence in High St. and deals in vegetables. Mr. P. L. Hensley has a grocery store and a restaurant. He devotes most of his time to fine horses. He is the proud owner of eight, some worth into thousands of dollars. e devotes some time to raising fine hogs and has won the prize at the Fair. For forty years he has sold groceries and his store with one exception is the oldest in the city. He has achieved wonders and is one of those which the race should feel proud of. A. E. Prof. G. W. Adams is the Principal of the public school. He has things well in hand. He is a graduate of the Industrial Institute, Frankfurt, Ky., a member of the A. M. E. Church and Chancelor Commander of the K. of P. Lodge No. 4. A. E. H. Mrs. G, W. Adams is a forceful writer and educator. Was the first colored Supervisor in Montgomery Co. She attended the Summer School at Hampton last Summer. Mr. McGowen is another enterprising citizen. He owns a moving picture and deals in real estate. He is kept very busy looking after rents and putting through big deals. He is a polished and refined gentleman. A. B. The above needs no introduction, having been before the public for a number of years. It is well to say that he has done much. He has practised in reducing the death rate among our people. He is the oldest Physician in Sterling and is well respected. ``` "LET ME RE-SEAT YOU" We will fix your trousers while you wait. "TAKE IT EASY" HALZL, THE TAILOR 123 State St. [Name] The above is the likeness of Mr. E. W. Stockton, the enterprising tailor and cloth cleaner. Mr. Stockton's pressing shop is on one of the principal streets of Mt. Sterling, while he has a dry cleaning plant near his home fully equipped with modern machinery including extractor, dry rooms and washers. Mr. Stockton is fully acquainted with every detail of the work, hence his success. He began this business in a small way and worked it up to the point where eight persons are employed to turn out the work. He has a home worth $3400 and another cottage. He devotes a deal of his time to gardening and chicken raising. He is a member of the City Council and has been in business 21 years. He is a worthy example of what one can accomplish if he will but try. ATMORE, ALA. 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. Mt. Triumph Baptist Church closed its Rally on the 20th of this month, which was a grand success. We had a grand time all the week in which all the Churches have taken a part in helping in this grand movement. Rev. J. B. Carter, the Pastor, has put forth every effort in bringing this Church in union with all the other Churches and has been very successful. He has only been here a little over three months, raised $1,133.69 for indebtedness, besides the union he has brought to pass cannot be priced. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church closed her Rally on the 13th which was a grand success with Rev. Isaac Jones, Pastor. In the interest of the Church which was blown down, the amount of $100.15 was raised. Under the head of what is called "A Mark Annual Conference" beginning on the 22nd, a grand Rally was had, closing on the 27th. Mrs. Leanna Parrish is a little indisposed. Mr. George Washington is up and out again after an taatek of Rheumatism. Mrs. Mamie Williams is at home again from Brewton where she went to wait on her Brother, who had his leg broken some time ago. He is much better. Rev. F. F. Thomas, ex-Pastor of Mt. Trimph Baptist Church, is visiting at Atmore from Gulph Port, Miss. Rev. J. B. 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