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The Wisconsin Weekly Blade Ill.-Wis. D.G.L. No.9 and 18, Sparta, Ill., Aug. 7th to 9th G. U. O. of O. F. Illinois and Wisconsin Odd Fellows And Ruths on to Sparta Aug. 7-10 37th and 17th Session of District Grand Lodge No. 9 and Eden District No. 18. Accommodations for all. All Grand Lodge Officers to Speak. Everything is in readiness for the 36th and 17th annual sessions of the District Grand Lodge No.18 and District Grand Household No.9 (Ill. and Wis.) Elaborate preparations and a good time is in store for all who attend. The committee has secured ample accommodation for all the delegates and has room to spare. It should be the desire of every Odd Fellow and Ruth to make this the best and most successful ses A PAINSTAKING OFFICER. MRS. EVA District Grand Worthy MRS. EVA T. DEAN District Grand Worthy Recorder, Chicago, Ill. If any one of the Grand Officers have endeared themselves to the members of the jurisdiction: if any have made lasting and true friends, if any have kept a more accurate account of the Grand Household affairs than the one A TRUSTWORTHY OFFICER who has done much to advance the cause of the hGrand Household. MRS. ANNA VANDERBURG DISTRICT GRAND WORTHY TREASURER Eden District No. 18. For the past four years this office has been held by the inmate present to our thousands of leaders and each year her report is plain, accurate and correct. Not one fraction of the large amount entrusted to her keeping is unaccounted for. Her real es- VOL. II sion in the history of the Grand Longe. We trust both branches will pass such legislation that will be beneficial to the membership throughout the jurisdiction. Let PEACE, HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY, FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND TRUTH be with us throughout the meeting. Let the office seckers stay at home, leave the dusturber behind and come to Sparta with a burning zeal to help build up the District. ACCURATE AND EXACT T. DEAN Recorder, Chicago, Ill. whose likeness appears above. The Blade has not as yet been able to find them. Merit counts and this is why she has been re-elected from time to time. tate holding is in keeping with the requirement of her office. She was first elected as District Grand Directress 1909 and has since been advancing and some day with the push, tact and unswerving friendship may be elected to the highest office in the gift of the Grand Household. PETER B. P. N. G. CARL PREVATT Golden Link 9520. Milwaukee. Wis. Who is said to have made one of the best. N. G. in the history of his lodge. He is fair, impartial and positive. May his tribe increase. The Blade is operating an employment agency; all kinds of work furnished. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, AUG 2, 1917 Our Leaders DISTRICT GRAND MASTER The success that has come to Illinois' and Wisconsin' Jurisdiction during this Grand Lodge year, is due to the leadership of our District Master and District Most Noble Governor. They are Fair, impartial and progressive A National Character Club and Known and Respected on Two Pioneer President of the Boor District Grand Household 16 years persistently for Odd Fellows He Dollar of indebtedness was paid, gel." Her watchful and protective Order. MRS. NORA F. TAY Charter Member of E Character in Religion club and Social Life established on Two Continents of the Board of Con- hold 16 years of unb- selling Fellows Home from it- s was paid, and is no- and protecting interest RA F. TAYLOR P. D. Member of Eden Distri A National Character in Religious, Fraternal, Club and Social Life Known and Respected on Two Continents and Isles of the Sea Pioneer President of the Board of Control, who has given the District Grand Household 16 years of unbroken service, working persistently for Odd Fellows Home from its beginning until every Dollar of indebtedness was paid, and is now its "Guarding Angel." Her watchful and protecting interest has never failed the Order. A. MRS. NORA F. TAYLOR P. D. G. M. N. G. Charter Member of Eden District Number 9 While fault finders, character assassinators and gossipers are trying to besmirch the name of this good woman, she by turning a deaf ear, and pursuing a straight forward course, has made for herself a lasting name and is firmly inbed in the hearts of the best Odd Fellows and Ruths of Illinois' and Wisconsin' Jurisdiction. Her high christian standing has been reached not by trying to kill, slander or domineering over others by actual service. She has rendered to God, humanity and the G. U. O. or O. E. It was Nora F. Taylor wrote the Rituals, Geneva and Constitution of the G. Chamber, a similar to the P. G. M. Council. T has been adopted by the M. and she is now holder No. 1 of Chicago. A lie speaker, sister Taylor few equals and was seated the three last I and at Boston, her effort masterpiece, being unaffected the honor until she had theh hall. --- DISTRICT GRAND MOST NOBLE GOVERNOR leaders who believe in a "square deal" for all men and women. They will preside over their respective branches at Sparta on the 1st and will be unanimously elected to succeed themselves. leaders of Odd Fellowism. In Religious, Fraternal, Social Life Continents and Isles of the Sea Rd of Control, who has given the ers of unbroken service, working me from its beginning until every and is now its "Guarding An- ing interest has never failed the LOR P. D. G. M. N. G. Den District Number 9 It was Nora F. Taylor, who wrote the Rituals, General laws and Constitution of the P. M. N. G. Chamber, a similar branch as the P. G. M. Council. The same has been adopted by the S. C. of M. and she is now holding Charter No. I of Chicago. As a public speaker, sister Taylor has but few equals and was selected to address the three last B. M. C. and at Boston, her effort was a masterpiece, being unaware of the honor until she had reached theh hall. AFFRETTA MILLER CARIO HON. DORIA BYRD, Ex. District Grand Master of D. G. L. No. 9. An Odd Fellow of more than fifty years. Well versed in the principles and works of the Order. A man whose friends are as numerous as the grass in the spring. Whenever in doubt as to the laws, usages, principles, and works of the Odd Fellows its a pleasure to know that there is one brother in the Order that can without turning to the book invariably quote the law. Not that he is the only one, but he is one whose advice is often sought and cheerfully acted upon. He is a member of Golden Fleece Lodge No. 1615 and a conventional member of the District Grand Lodge. His work and effort to build up the Grand Lodge will be a lasting monument to live in years to come. Bro. Danl. Rogers of Brookport, Ill., is the District Grand Chaplin of Jurisdiction No. 9. The life this humble servant put into the meeting with his prayers and songs revives the session and reminds one of his vows at the sacred alter. He is indeed the inspiration of the Grand Lodge along his line. A MAN OF SUBSTANTIAL WORTH Much Real Estate Holding and Government Bonds. FATHER DISTRICT GRAND TREASURER WILLIAM MILLER P. M. V. P. Cario, Ill. District Grand Lodge No. 18 should feel proud of such an officer as D. G. T. William Miller. A man who possesses enough of this worlds goods and real estate ta put him on "Easy Street." His word is his bond, and every delegate to the district for years passed has reposed in him the highest confidence. His re-election at Sparta is assured. W. W. BUCHANAN DEPUTY GRAND MASTER East St. Louis, Ill. He has added two new lodges to the Jurisdiction during the year an is one of the Grand Masters cabinet that he may fully rely upon. He is always at his post of duty working for the progress and success of the order. MILWAUKEE QUICK SERVICE HAND LAUNDRY, 224 STATE ST., NEAR 4TH ST. ALL WORK GUARANEED AND DELIVERED THE SAME DAY. NO.8 FAITHFUL AND DESERVING OFFICER SUPERVISOR OF THE OLDEST JUVENILE OF THE DISTRICT MRS. LOU ELLA YOUNG DISTRICT GRAND RIGHT NOBLE GOVERNOR, CHICAGO, ILL. No inmate has worked harder and more consistent for the upbuilding of Eden District No. 18, than its present Right Noble Governor, she is a woman possessing executive ability and forethought, and a firm believer in the golden rule. Her work has been complemented by Grand officers. The District Grand Most Noble Governor should feel proud and the District complimented for having such a worthy and deserving officer as Inmate Young. A MAN WITH A NATIONAL REPUTATION CHAS. S. SMITH DISTRIST GRAND SEC. Paris, Ill. The worth and work of this expert accountant and bookkeeper as District Grand See, of this jurisdiction is too well known throughout Ill. and Wisconsin for comment. He is indeed accurate and efficient and his reports are always full, clear, and pointed. The Grand Lodge should congratulate itself upon having the service of such a brother as its District Grand Seey. SECRETARY OF FRATERNAL GRETTING Eden District No. 18. M. E. H. MRS. NANNIE J. BLUE Jacksonville, Ill Inmate of H. of R. No. 291 There are few of any Ruth in the district that has helped to build the ground work of this order in Ill, and Wis, as has inmate sister Blue. She is not known to shirk duty and is at all times found on the firing line. The district made no mistake in electing her as its Fraternal Secretary. Trade with the Merchants who ask for your patronage through the columns of the Blade. A National Journal of Opinion and Circulation. Entered as second-class matter June 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis., under the Act of March 3, 1879. 4 J. ANTHONY JOSEY, Editor and Manager. GEO. H. DE REEF. Contributing Editor. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. Kinner. A. W. KNIGHT, L. J. OUSLEY, Staff Correspondents. D. F. WHITAKER, Traveling Representative. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 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. FAREWELL Man cannot make, but may enoble, fate. By nobly bearing it. So let us trust Not to ourselves, but God, and calmly wait Love's orient, out of darkness and of dust. Farewell, and yet again farewell, and yet Never farewell — if farewell mean to fare Alone and disunited. Love hath set Our days, in music, to the self-same air; And I shall feel, wherever we may be, Even though in absence and an alien clime, The shadow of the sunniness of thee, Hovering, in patience, through a clouded time. Farewell! The dawn is rising and the light Is making, in the east, a faint endeavor To illuminate the mountain peaks. Good night. Thine own, and only thine, my love, forever. —Owen Merideth BLADELETS BLADELETS Our advertisers invite your trade. Resign your place on the "Anvil Chorus". "Put money in they purse", but do it honestly. No one can speak evil who does not think evil. The "Prince" during courtship is often the "Pauper" after marriage. Good repute is far more to be desired in woman than good looks. You are helping yourself whenever you help any legitimate Race enterprise. Very few cities are large enough to hold more than one colored newspaper without friction. Oh yes, we have known drinking men who became great, but none who became great because they drank. If Dame Fashion continues to shorten woman's street dress, we'll not always be sure whether the skirt is a yoke or a hem. Many men take off their hats at the entrance to public places who never remove them at home. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Dayton St. LABOR UNIONS We are not averse to labor unions. We do not question the right of the world's workers to organize for their mutual interest. In fact, we believe that all men having a common interest can best protect and advance that interest by a union of their forces. But what we do question; the thing to which we do object is the effort on the part of the union to divert the original aim and purpose of the movement, from the protection and advancement of all labor as such, to the advancement of a certain portion of labor, viz: the labor of the white men. Fairly and justly conducted the organization of labor is a grand movement and is not to be discouraged. It must and will appeal strongly to all men who labor. To accomplish its legitimate purpose it must win over and control all men who come within that class; it cannot hope to succeed with the house divided against itself. It has been said that the recent outbreak at East St. Louis, was due largely to the unions which objected to the employment of non-union men recently imported from the south. Those who would offer excuses for the horrors of that night, claim that those against whom the attack was directed were undermining the unions by working for a less wage than that demanded by union labor. We can never admit the right of any union or other organization to dictate the terms upon which any man not of the organization shall sell his labor. We regard labor as a commodity like SCISSORED THOUGHTS Milwaukee Free Press. — The Negro is liable to surprise you with his capacity for doing inspired and even pathetic things. For instance, a group of southern negroes are supporting a French war orphan, a pretty recognition of the treatment accorded their race by France, who treats her African subjects as something human, and is rewarded accordingly for deep within the negro soul one of the fairest traits is loyalty. Atlanta Post—All work is honorable if performed for the betterment of humanity. It is no disgrace to work; it is a disgrace to loaf and hang around where honest men are striving to make an honest living. To practice law or medicine, or to teach school, maybe, may be a higher position, but such callings are no more honorable than to plow or hoe, or carry the hod that helps to construct our skyscrapers. The Star of Zion—A hopeful sign for the Negroes of the South is that the white press which has heretofore been disinterested or passive have awaken from the Rip-Van-Wrinkle-Nap, and taken notice that unless the Negroes are accorded more of the rights of a man; millions of acres of fertile land will lay idle and hitherto rich land lords will become land poor. The poor whites, who by their ballots disfranchise thousands of Negroes of the South, may have to take the place of thousands of Negroes on the bottom plantations, but the rich planters know that this class of labor is of a negligible quality and they are not banking heavy on it. Atlanta Independent—The Negro is a human being. He is a social creature, and is entitled to economic and social justice in common with the white man; and he is going to be restless and undependable until the white man recognizes his rights, industrially and politically, under the law. The suggestion coming from the Chamber of Commerce that the city pass an ordinance checking the migration of Negroes, is unwise, foolish and born of that prejudice that has stunted the real growth of the South by the white man's determined a Tort to keep the Negro down. If our white neighbor would keep the Negroes in the South to till the soil and to perform domestic and industrial services, now is the time to inform him that he cannot do it by municipal ordinances nor legislative acts. WANTED—Live energetic agents to represent the Blade. Liberal terms. Write the Blade Publishing Co., Madison, Wis. any other in the market, and no man or set of men should say what another shall demand, unless that other, through some act of his own, has yielded that right to the union. And even if it has the right, certainly it is beyond all reason to assume that right in respect to those who are not permitted to yield the right by joining the union. The effort therefore, whereever and by whomsoever attempted to prevent colored men working at any wage that suits them, is not only unjust but is an arbitrary assumption of power not warranted by the circumstances. To say to a man, you must not work here because you are not union, and when he applies to the union, to tell him he cannot join because he is colored, is to tell him that because of his color he has no right to the sustenance of life. This is contrary to the elemental principles of right and justice, without which no organization can hope to live. If it is true that colored men work for a less wage, it is because he is forced to do so by conditions. The same is true of women wage-earners. Rarely, indeed, is either a woman or colored man paid the same wage as a white man, even though they render the same service in a nequally efficient manner. Labor would do well to place LABOR above all other considerations and work to advance it to the position it rightly belongs without drawing invidious distinctions within its own ranks. No good can come of it, except, perhaps to the employer. Saturday News (Hopkinsville, Ky.) The good white people are people are daily finding out more about the war than they ever knew before. From the day we declared war we have come face to face with revelations and any attempt to minimize the seriousness of the undertaking would be foolish and disastrous. Russia, for instance, is, or is likely to be, out of the conflict. Russia out, one of the greatest sources of fighting units it out. The United States has accepted a great responsibility and the simple fact that she is wealthy (made more so by the war), fresh and ingenious, means that her responsibility is even greater than any of the allied combatants. She is going to need every man she can get. The fact that conscription had already been made a law demonstrates that the people at Washington realize that this is true. She must not overlook the Negro, who is ready and willing, and there should be an immediate end to the damnable heresy that this is "a white man's fight." It is anybody's fight right now and the American Negro wants a hand in it. Eventually twenty Negro regiments! WHY NOT NOW? Editor's Mail Milwaukee, Wis. July 2, 1917. Dear Editor I am stopping at The Settlement for an indefinite stay. I am always glad to sanction words of praise found in your paper and I will always buy a copy at every convenience, for I believe in uplift and union, for "In union there is strength." May God speed unity of our race and may long live the "Blade". Yours for the race. Mrs. Hazel Chappman. 823 Winnebago St. Milwaukee. Wis. July 22nd. 1917. Dear Sir: I belong to the St. Benedict school. I am in the fourth grade, but hope to pass to the fifth. The Sisters are very nice to the pupils, also the Fathers. In church we are praying to God to stop the war. We are planning to have a picnic on the 25th of this month and I am so eager for it to come. Miss Hazel Fairbank Dunkan. 311 9th St. GREAT EMANICIPATION PIC NIC SATURDAY, AUGUST FOURTH AT HONONEGAH Beloit, Wis. Music by Smileys' Orchestra. BUY A CAMERA. HAVE YOUR WORK DONE BY THE PHOTO ART HOUSE. 212 STATE ST. THE HOME OF Fine Stationery Office Supplies Greeting Cards of all kinds Job Printing--Seals--Stencils H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail Money to Loan on Real Estate Security OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E. B. Steenland, Pres, and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Sec'y. W. D. Curtis Stanjord P. Starks E. A. Proadfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pfund JOHN JACKSON'S PLACE Georgetown, Ky. Meals at all hours. We have just opened at 158 Broadway and will give you a square meal. Board by the day or week. Quick Service 224 State Street ORDERS By-Laws, Minutes, Bus Cards, Bills Wedding Invitation ALL WORK A Practical Printer, Tw ROBT. W GRAND T 204-206 Service Printing 224 State Street, MILWAUKEE ORDERS BY MAIL Cards, Minutes, Business and Profit Cards, Bills and Posters Binding Invitations and Calling C ALL WORK GUARANTEE Actual Printer, Twenty Years Exper ROBT. WHITE, Prop. GRAND THEATRE 204-206 STATE ST. By-Laws, Minutes, Business and Professional Cards, Bills and Posters Wedding Invitations and Calling Cards ALL WORK GUARANTEED A Practical Printer, Twenty Years Experience ROBT. WHITE, Prop. GRAND THEATRE 204-206 STATE ST. HIGH CLASS MOTION PICTURES FRIDAY, AUG 3 VIOLA DANA in "Aladdin's Other Lamp SATURDAY, AUG. 4 GAIL KANE in 'The Serpents SUNDAY, AUG. 5 ANITA STEWART FRIDAY, AUG 3 VIOLA DANA "Aladdin's Other Lamp SATURDAY, AUG. 4 KANE in 'The Serpents SUNDAY, AUG. 5 ANITA STEWART FRIDAY, AUG 3 VIOLA DANA in "Aladdin's Other Lamp" SATURDAY, AUG. 4 GAIL KANE in 'The Serpents Tooth' SUNDAY, AUG. 5 ANITA STEWART in "The Message of the Mouse" 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 AN ELECTRIC IRON 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. Phone 4400 dison Gas & Elec Company dison Gas & Electric Company 126 East Main Street RESTAURANT When in Milwaukee visit the ELITE CAFE Meals at all hours Lunches 10-15-20c and up ROBERT WHITE, Prop. 267 Fourth St. HOTEL DOUGLASS Phone Belle 3383 510 Elm St. An Ideal Home for the Traveling Public Ladies Cafe in Connection When in Rockford Registe at the Douglass S. L. HODGES, Proproriet For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes also Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I buy anything you dont want JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BASEMENT Opposite C. & N. W. Depot Mrs. Lucindy Vaughn 706 Court Street FURNISHED ROOMS By Day or Week Nice Clean Beds and Plenty of Fresh Air CINCINNATI, OHIO CINCINNATI, OHIO LOCALS Mrs. H. B. Bowman of Chicago who has been in Madison for two weeks left last Saturday to join her husband in Milwaukee. They are at 410 4th St. The birthday outing of Mr. T. E. Hines on last Saturday on Lake Wingra, was a day of much enjoyment. Fresh lake fish were in abundant. Miss Vera Glenn of Milwaukee has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dale and was the recipient of many social functions. She returned home on Monday much elated. Our Editor will deliver the Emancipation address to the citizens of Beloit. Janesville and Rock County on Aug. 4th. He will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Elsie Walker and Mrs T. N. Josey, Augustus, Ga. Mrs. Pheobia Lawrence who has been visiting in Chicago for several weeks returned last Saturday to be present at the Race Convention where she appeared on the program. A delegation composed of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wilson, Mesdames Mira Allison, Pheobia Lawrence, Mary Horton Effie and C. M. Josey, Rev. Moses Jefferson, W. R. Harris and our Editor attended the Fond du Lac Race Convention on the 1st. OSHKOSH NEWS TO THE BLADE July 29th. Mr. J. Haton of Topecka, Kansas, motored into this city last Tuesday from Green Lake, Wis., where he is spending the summer. He was the guest of Mr. A. C. Henderson. Quite a large number of race men recently came here from Madison to do a large job of street work. Mr. and Mrs. Will Moon of Baraboo, Wis., are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Emma Freemann of this city. Mr. W. S. Hart will leave Neenah Aug. 4th for a two weeks' visit at his fathers home. Henderson, K. Y. He will also visit his many friends in Chicago on his return from the Blue Grass Grass State. Mr. Tom Brown has returned from a two weeks' visit to Evansville, Ind., and Chicago Heights. He reports a pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs. Hart of Neenah entertained with a lovely dinner Sunday 29th. Covers were laid for seven. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. N. Person of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith of Oshkosh Miss Wright of Appleton; and Mr. Tom Brown of Fond du Lac. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Clendenon left Thursday A. M. Aug. 2nd for Kansas City. Mo., where they will make their future home. BELOIT. WIS. Mrs. E. K. Williams is on the sick list, we wish for her a speedy recovery. We regret to chronical the death of Mr. Hobson's infant child last week. Mr. James Ford of Delevan, was a visitor in Beloit last week in his speedy "Ford." Thomas Fox may be seen upon the streets of Milwankee, but his home is in Beloit, Wis. Mr. Vernon of Forest Ave. wishes all to know that he is on the job at 449 St. Paul Ave. Mrs. M. Reddin of Deta, Miss, is visiting Mrs. A. J. Jinks, 922 5th St. Mrs. Reddin spoke at the Epaulet church Sunday A. M. Mr. V. M. Hyde and his esteemable spouse of Ponitoc. Miss., are happily domiciled at 1338 Athletic St., where they will be pleased to greet their friends. We are rejoicing with Mrs. A. Pinson over the visit of her sister, Mrs. Estell Williams of Ponitoc, Miss. Mrs. Williams is very much impressed with the Gate City and her stay will be indefinite. Beloit citizens are aglow with enthusiasm this week on account of The Two Great Race events, taking place at Fond du Lac, Wis, and the Emancipation picnic in one of the near by parks here Aug. 4. In the delegation to the Race meet at Fond du Lac, will be some of our prominent church and club women, also many of our foremost citizens. At the picnic here in Honnoneghah park. We are anticipating with joy. The flood of oratory is bound to emitt from the cultured brain and trained lips of Atty. of Chicago. Hon. J. Anthony Josey of Madison and The Mayors of Rockford and Beloit. Concession at the park has been secured by the officers of Emanuel Baptist church and a committee of seven appointed to serve refreshments. Mrs. J. A. Jinks and Bro. R. Gorden are chairmen. Mr. W. S. Williams, one of the promoters of the picnic, made a flying trip to Chicago on business of importance. The home of Rev. and Mrs. G. J. Fox, on last Tuesday evening was the scene of a cloud burst. No one was hurt however, but on the other hand greatly benefited. For upon investigating it was discovered that instead of distraction, the cyclonic atmosphere was heavily charged with showers of good things for the little pastor and his wife. In the jolly company headed by sister Jinks, were Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cook, Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Guyton, Misses M. Bell, Harris, Mira McCord, Orie Barr, Ora Bell, Mr. G. W. Barr, Mrs. E. K. Williams and Mr. E. J. Jinks. A very pleasant time was had and Rev. and Mrs. Fox were much gratified and greatly pleased by the visit. J. H. P. M. V. P. W. WOMACK G. U. O. OF O. F. Chicago, Ill. Secy. Board of Control Odd Fellow Home, Jacksonville, Ill. Hard earnest worker for the upbuilding of the order. Mary E. DISTRICT GRAND WORTHY COUNSELOR MRS. ARRY TOWLES Harrisburg, Ill. An inmate who is an ardent supporter of the principles of the order of Ruth. She is serving her first term as a Grand officer. A DELEGATE TO DISTRICT TO REPRESENT NO. 9520 Milwaukee. Wis. A. B. P. N. F. THOS. L. JACKSON Organizer, founder and known fighter for the principles of the order. He will be much in evidence at Sparta. A. E. EDITOR J. ANTHONY JOSEY Supervisor Division No. 2 who has done much to keep the District and its office in the lime light. He should receive the hearty congratulations of the district. He has added one Lodge and has another association in progress. (H. B. K.) TROOPS CHECK RACE RIOTS Mobs formed in Chester Pa., after Negro murdered man. Chester, Pa., July 26th. Three companies of National Guards and a Platoon of State Constabulary were hurried here to help the city police force, when a race riot broke out here last night resulting in three persons being shot and hundreds beaten and bruised. Fifty-five were arrested. Mobs stormed the city hall, a third of the city is under material control. The disorder followed the murder of a young man by Negroes Tuesday night. P. N. F. H. B. KINNER, Golden Link 9520. Milwaukee, Wis. Who will be in attendance of the 36th annual session at Sparta and will do Yoeman service for the district and The Blade. P. N. F. W. R. Harris will represent Enterprise Lodge 9109 at Sparta, Aug. 7th D. G. L. He is a hearty Odd Fellow hail well met. He was elected State Organizer of The Co-operative Race Convention at Fond du Lac. Mrs. Mira Allison and her sister Mrs. Millie Davenport were in attendance of the Fond du Lac Convention Wednesday. St. Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. Anyone found inducing them to an immoral place or play will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Mrs. Laura Duncan, 823 Winnebago St.. NEW RESTAURANT at the New Corner Building. Call and see us, if we please you tell others, if we don't, tell us. In rear of Broadway on High Street C.R.ATKINS, Prop. Miss Ella Litle, Bookkeeper Irvine, Kentucky Up-To-Date Tailor Shop. Cleaning, Altering, Pressing and Repairing. Suits Made to Order. Goods Called For and Delivered. REV. SIDNEY WOODARD 249 N. Limestone St., Lexington, Ky. 4% CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT Central Wisconsin Trust Company Madison, Wisconsin Fred M. Brown, Treasurer. John Barnes, 2nd Vive-Pres. L. M. Hanks, President. Magnus Swenson, 1st Vive-Pres. B. J. alligan, Secretary. T. R. Hefty, Ass't Secretary. E. C. Dodge, C. R. Van Hise, H. L. Russel, A. L. Sanborn, P. B. Knox, A. O. Fox, H. P. Jamieson Thomas Hefty, Joseph M. Boyd T. C. 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Bern Branch, 113 Clark St. Evanston Ill. Bern Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, was in the South can get their goods three either by writing THE STAR HAIR HR, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, C Over Our Bargains. WILWAUKEE, WIS. or the Traveling Public To - Date Accomodations tial Section of Milwaukee No.144 Phone 2485 ORIGINAL POEM. A Praver Oh! my Saviour dear to me May I now thy glory see, While I send this humble plea, Will you listen Lord to me? I am bowing on my knees Harken to my cries, Lord please! In the South where black men die Send your justice from on high. Hanging Negroes is a shame Lynching them in burning flames, Dragging them and piercing heart Saviour come and do your part. In the cotton patches line To the white man carnings give Don't you know that you are free? Christ, the man of Liberty. Go ye into all the world Preach the Gospel do not twirl Telling people: 'Come to God, Leave the white man with the clod. Let him plow and use the hoe To your free land Negro go. Leave the white man in the field Come to the north land, it's your shield. Call him captain, call him boss Then you need your head cut off. He's no captain of your race Leave the white man in his place. leave the white man in his place Mrs. Dr. Lizzie Adair Martin Greenwood. Miss Kentucky RICHMOND, KY. Mr. Louis Hathaway, E. B. Embry, B. Belmont Mackey, Marshall B. Irvine and A. J. White, motored to Lexington July 26th to attend the Grand Lodge encampment. The Richmond company T. U. R. K. of P. cadets went to Lexington Thursday July 26th to enter the contest drill and received second prize. Everyone reports will time. Mrs. Bessie Stother left Friday July 27th for her home in Louisville after a weeks' visit with friends. The Sweet Pea Club gave a party in honor of Miss Julia Moberly and Mr. Roselle Brown. Mr. Eugene Estill, Caloni Hill, Edward Black, Atley Stone, U. W. Parks motored to Lexington Thursday July 26th. Miss Margurite Letcher who has been on the sick list for some time is now improving. Miss Catherine Estill and Miss Bettie Blythe spent a few days in Berea, Ky., last week. Mr. Dave Chenault returned home Saturday July 28th from Trafford, Pa., to spend a few days with his family. Mrs. Cora Johnson of Lancaster spent the day with Miss Olevia Noland Monday July 30th, enroute to her home from Cincinnati, O. Miss Ella Miller and Mr. Cecil Stone, both of this city were united in marriage in Cincinnati Thursday July 26th. The bride came home Sunday night to spend two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller. Mrs. Addella Miller has returned home from a visit to her father's Rev. Sam Cole of Glendale, Ohio and reports a pleasant visit. Rev. Clay Miller left Saturday morning to his church meeting at Indian Field, Ky. Mr. Ben Harris of Richmond, Ky., is visiting friends and relatives of this place. Miss Amy Miller of Irvine, Ky., was the guest of her father. Rev. Clay Miller from Saturday until Monday. Mrs. Virginia Shearer was in Richmond last week attending the street carnival. The colored day school will open Monday week with H. J. Haynes teacher. The people are picking black berries right along. The Sunday school convention will open Wednesday morning at Richmond, Ky. The district association will convene at this place beginning the 29th of August. The sick folks are getting along very well. Rockford. Ill Mrs. Mattie Field is much improved, she is visiting her sister Mrs. Lena Robinson. Mr. LeRoy De Priest and Mr. Campbell visited Beloit over Sunday. A lawn tennis party visited the Phinex, and a good time was spent Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Lydia Harris, is visiting in Paduck, Ky., for a few weeks. Mrs. W. J. Ethridge entertained the L. S. C. Tuesday night. The president, Mrs. Hicks, ex- THE WOMAN EMMA J. CALDWELL Chicago, Ill. Ex D. G. M. N. Ill. and Wis. Jurisdiction No. 18. A forcible speaker, faithful and conscientious worker for the order and whose friends are legions. She is pressed sympathy for the loss of our member Mrs. Bertha Baxter, who was a chartered member. The Nonperial and Sunshine Clubs held a grand concert Wednesday evening, some splendid numbers were rendered. A basket picnic was given by the Afternoon Art Club Friday at the home of Miss Powell. A picnic was given in honor of Miss Irene McMinn by Miss Blanch Smith. Miss M. Reed of Kansas City, Mo., is stopping with Mrs. Ella Harris for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Clarkeston of Chicago are making their home in Rockford. A small note to Rockford citizens: A large roaming house is needed in Rockford, if you walked all day looking for a room. "You would say so too." Mrs. G. R. Gerum and daughter Geredine, are visiting relatives and friends in St. Louis. Mr. A. D. Harris, who attended the Grand Lodge K. of P. at DuQuoin, is home again. Milwaukee. Wis Allow me space in your paper to say a few words concerning our people coming to the North from all sections of the country. Some ask "Why are they coming"? They don't know, I will tell. Its the hand of God. God is not sending them to tarry on the street corners and carry beer all Sunday and if they dont serve God and go to church. God will let a great evil come upon them and even more so than the children of Israel. God will turn the enemy on you and you will be driven from the city. Young people go to church and Sunday school. Mrs. Sarah Peter. 823 Winnebago St. CINCINNATTI, OHIO. Ordered South, Companies from First and Third to go. Orders were received in Cincinnati Saturday for the early departure to the Concentration Camps at Montgomery, Ala., of a company from each regiment in the state. They will go to prepare the sites for the complete organization. The orders were sent to Col. Galbraith of the First Infantry and Col. Hubler of the Third infantry, they were sent out by Col. Julius, a Penn., Chief Mastering officer, who acted in accord with instructions from the Central department at Chicago. ATTEND DISTRICT GRAND LODGE of Odd Fellows and Ruths. The Chicago delegation have arranged to travel over the Illinois Central leaving Chicago Monday night Aug. 6th, 9:00 P. M. Railroad, 12th St. & Michigan Ave. Ample sleeping caves. Accomo- dation for all. P. M. V. P. F. H. ARTIS A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT Influential Member of Golden Fleece No. 615. One of the leading lights of D. G. L. No. 18 and 9 is F. H. Artist. He is ever on the alert for the interest of the order. He has done yoeman the Old Fellow Home and will be in Sparta. Dear Editor: also vice president of the Negro Fraternal Congress of the World, an organization looking forward to a better union of all Fraternal Societies. PRIVATE SECY. TO THE DISTRICT GRAND MOST NOBLE GOVERNOR Mary Louise MRS. MARY J. CAMPBELL Mound City, Ill. Worthy Recorder No. 491. For two years she served as District Grand Directoree, and well versed in the works of the Household. A BUILDER OF THE PRINCIPLES, HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY Mary Louise MRS. ELLA HARRIS, Rockford, Ill. The District in electing as Directorex made one of the wisest selection to the office in history of the district. Her first year has been one of continual hard work, and she has added two New Housebold to the district. She paid Phylis Wheatly 4863 a visit on its last meeting and put new life in the lodge. She is unassuming and makes for herself many warm and lasting friends. J. A progressive young man, who is untiring in his effort to build up the order. Nathan Wilson, Mgr. General Director and Embalmer Phone Day or Night No. 352 Herrousburgh, Ky. Polite attention given all calls. Autamobile Service. We have an Automobile line between Burgin and Herrodsburgh, Ky., which meets all trains that stop. Miss Hager Smith Golden, a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Embalming, is with us and prepared to give First Class Service. 754-6 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE MADISON WISCONSIN PHONE 3006 MEN'S FURNISHINGS, SHOES, ENAMELWARE, GLASSWARE HARDWARE, SUNDRIES, BEDS, SPRINGS AND MATTRESSES A SHOP FOR LADIES Corner State and Dayton Sts. "The Best Place to Shop After All" $30,000 Stock TO BE SOLD IN August SALE Starts Thursd'y Aug.2nd 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 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. M. R. MATTHEWS Ice Cream Parlor and Cold Drink Stand Courteous Treatment to All MISS AURELIA GWYNN, Manager Nathan Wilson, Mgr. 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