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The Wisconsin Weekly Blade CHICAGO, ILL. The benefit tendered Mrs. B. F. Williams at the residence of Mr. Benson, 3611 Prairie Ave., last Friday was a rousing success. Grand Master Geo. T. Kersey, Mrs. T. G. Macon, Minnie Quarles, and the entire membership of H. H. of R. 1073 was present. Bro. A. J. Bowman, a singer of some renown, delivered some of his famous ballads which thrilled the audience. It was a financial as well as a social success. Lake Michigan lodge will be decorated in her new regalia at her next meeting, we hope the members will work as well as it looks. They have a great leader in Bro. Randolph, and all have words of praise for him. We will have a cut of him and his officers in the near future, and all the members should subscribe for the Blade early so as to get a copy. It will be grand. Naomi Household of Ruth No. 1073 G. U. O. O. F. met Sept. 28, 1917 with a large attendance. Much business was transacted. Few sick inmates, but they are all conveleesants. Mrs. Josephine Puckett, the Right Noble Governor has just returned from Sheridan, Wyoming, Mrs. Marion Price, the Noble Governor has just returned from Boston, Mass., both report a pleasant trip and are much improved in health. After the meeting the Inmates attended a benefit given the distressed Inmate. Hutchinson lodge held its second meeting of the month last Thursday, Sept. 20, 1917. Mr. R. H. Pleasant of Hot Spring lodge No. 179, visited Hutchinson lodge and was gladly welcomed in the order. The following officers were reinstated: Bro. Freelar Williams, E. S. Bro. Samuel Tyler, V. G. Bro. William B. Macon, N. G. Bro. Toney Stewart, N. F. Bro. Warn Griffin, P. N. F. Bro. William Black, R. S. N. G. Bro. Arther Cooper, R. S. V. G. Bro. Geo. P. Williams, Chaplin The following members of the American Beauty Charity club met at 3348 State St., recently and organized what is known as The Progressive Council. The officers are: President, Mrs. Lilie Basey; Vice President, Mrs. Pearl Thompson; See'y., Mrs. Carrie F. Belle; Asst. See'y., Mrs. Pearl Hall; Treasurer, Mr. P. G. Lewis; Chaplin, Mrs. Alice Latham, Mesdames A. Coleman, Hattie Winstead, Mary Coydon, Ella Hall, Marie Wurk, Susie Jenning, Jessie Pinkston, Jennie Langdon, Mable Banks, Eliza White, Anna Goodwin, Francis Blanchard, Miss Helen Basey. Messers Theodore Robinson, Charley Basey, Wm. Latham, J. P. Winstead, Advisors. Mrs. Mamie Meacham, 3728 Forest. Ave., entertained the club on the 25th. After the regular business, a dainty luncheon was served by Mesdames Meotham, Coleman and Reece and Mr. H. B. Johnson. Now is the time to get together in supporting the enterprises of your race by subscribing for this paper. The anniversary service of the Arabic Temple No. 44 A. E. O. N. M. S. was held at Bethel A. M. E. church. Impressive remarks were made by Imperial Deputy R. E. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION MILWAUKEE -- MADISON -- BELOIT Moore, solo by Noble R. A. Williams. Services were performed by the various Nobles of the Temples. Selections were rendered by Bethel Overflow and the Christian Endeavor Chior. The sermon by High Priest and Prophet Rev. E. S. Hatton. Mrs. Vinna Crimes of Elhart, Ind., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. Sims, 153 W. 38th St. Several brothers of Ezkiel, Golden Fleece, and Arnett Lodges, attended the smoker and love feast of West Chicago Lodge 3969. A splendid program was rendered. Refreshments of the season were served. P. N. F. A. D. McGowan and his committee deserves special mention for splendid management. Dr. J. F. Armstrong was toastmaster. Other speakers were Bro. Amos, P. N. F. Givens, John Irvin and P. G. M. and V. P. Percy Johnson. It should be pleasure to you and others to know what the people of your race are doing. But you can only find out by reading the papers and periodicals printed by them. Subscribe for The Blade. The members of Arnett Lodge should be alive to the fact that the time is getting short for them to bring in their portion for the banquet. Mr. Leber, 3145 Federal St., is up and out after a seige of illness. Mrs. Louis Stewart and family have moved from Decatur to the city. Mr. Stewart is an industrious man and we wish him much success. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Collins after a few weeks stay in the city have decided to remain here permanently claiming that they have tasted the lake water and cannot afford to leave. Mr. Clifford Dobbs was seen in town Sunday looking the picture of health. Mrs. Robert Earnest and daughter of Decatur, Ill., will also make Chicago their future home. Mr. Joseph Reid. 455 E. 31st St., has gone to Detroit, Mich., on a two weeks vacation. That it takes patience to achieve success is proven by the wonderful progress of the Shiloh Baptist Church has made in 30 years starting with 4 members God has blessed them with the happy privilege of entering their new edifice on the 30th. This church is located at 62nd and May St. Rev. D. H. Harris is the pastor who is an efficient and christian gentleman. Several ministers were present and congratulated the pastor and members on their achievement it is indeed a credit to the denomination and Englewood and its vicinity. Mrs. Noel Woodfolk 62L8 Morgan St. is one of the main supporters. Mr. Edw. Williams and Miss V. Grines Baverly of Cassapolis, Mich. paid a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. Perkins of 455 31st St. Remember to send your news items to Arthur Perkins, 455 E. 31st. St., Phone Douglas 8560 and your subscriptions too and payments to I. T. Burell, 3128 Derborn St. MRS. DAISY GENTRY Improving The many friends of Mrs. Daisy Gentry will be delighted to learn that she is convalescing at the General Hospital where she underwent an operation for appendicites. If she continues to improve she will soon be at home. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 4, 1917 MEMORIAL District Grand Lodge, No. 9, hold of Ruth, No. 18, of the Juried Grand United Order of Odd Fell Islands of the Sea, in their Annuall Ill., on the above date, in view of upon the colored citizens in Illinois to be forwarded to Hon. Frank O. Hon. Frank O. Lowden, Governor of the Sate of Illinois, Springfield, Ill. Dear Sir:— As members of one of the most family, we desire to register our ous mob rule and lynch violence p in the state of Illinois which has a name of the famous old Prairie reason of the energy, sweat and Lincoln, Elijah Lovejoy, Stephen numerous to mention, were given for which the state stands for. We feel the riots at Cairo, the B of the State, Murphysboro, and have put to shame the actions of ever known. We deeply regret that our not only sprinkle the grass of her human blood, but she seems to be many of her towns and cities wif and children. If there be any criminals am as anxious to bring them to justice deplore the present day sentiment to get one offender. We deeply deplore the idea maimed for life for no other reason earn an honest living. We find our state to be in s needless to announce that a crim get a mob, but the simple cry, hundreds of undesirable white men and perpetrate outrages which w blush with shame. We deeply deplore the fact blood thirsty citizens of East St. city authorities in carrying out people, but reports show that the order of the state, aided the m the colored citizens of East St. I The colored citizens of Illinois that has cared for the interest of and children, guarded his treas faithful to every trust, has at la which they have so faithfully sent. There always has been and a race, but the upright, honest and race appeals to the Governor of lives and homes. We feel that the state and country for the protec a kindness granted, but is a right ship. Respectfully su MRS. NORA F. T. Ex. District MRS. ARFETTA D. M. Noble MR. GEORGE T. Dist. Grand MR. CHAS. S. S. District Gr MRS. EVA T. D. District W MR. J. W. WOM Secretary C Spartan Lodge, No. 9, and Eden n. of the Jurisdiction of Odd Fellows of An- derson their Annual Grand Se- lection, in view of the frequent events in Illinois, adopted th on Frank O. Lowden, O. of Illinois, one of the many varieties register our united protec- tion with violence perpetrated u which has caused an ether Prairie State, the sweat and blood of the joy, Stephen Douglass, were given to perpetu rands for. Cairo, the lynchings at Isabella, and the recent actions of uncivilized that our fair state has grass of her Court House seems to have decided and cities with the dead criminals among the colo- men to justice as any other sentiment to murder. are the idea of being no other reason than that to be in such a state of that a crime has been simple cry, "Lets get a white man to take chie- ges which would make are the fact that added of East St. Louis, was a carrying out the lynch- now that the soldiers repre- ded the mob in their East St. Louis. ans of Illinois cannot un- interest of the white man and his treasurers during it, has at last become su- fithfully served. been and always will be honest and law abiding. governor of Illinois for feel that the enforcement of the protection of our it is a right won by hon- fectfully submitted, NORA F. TAYLOR, Ex. District Most Noble ARFETTA MILLER, D. M. Noble Governor, EORGE T. KERSEY, Dist. Grand Master, Ch. CHAS, S. SMITH, District Grand Secretary, EVA T. DEAN, District Worthy Recor- nant, W. WOMACK, Secretary Eddy Fellows' Committee. District Grand Lodge, No. 9, and Eden District Grand Household of Ruth, No. 18, of the Jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America, Africa and the Islands of the Sea, in their Annual Grand Sessions, held in Sparta, Ill., on the above date, in view of the frequent outrages perpetrated upon the colored citizens in Illinois, adopted the following Memorial to be forwarded to Hon. Frank O. Lowden, Governor of Illinois. Hon. Frank O. Lowden As members of one of the many varieties of God's great human family, we desire to register our united protest against the barbarious mob rule and lynch violence perpetrated upon the colored people in the state of Illinois which has caused an eternal blot upon the fair name of the famous old Prairie State, the state made famous by reason of the energy, sweat and blood of the immortal Abraham Lincoln, Elijah Lovejoy, Stephen Douglass, and many others too numerous to mention, were given to perpetuate the great principles for which the state stands for. We feel the riots at Cairo, the lynchings at Springfield, the Capitol of the State, Murphysboro, and the recent one at East St. Louis, have put to shame the actions of uncivilized people the world has ever known. We deeply regret that our fair state has seemingly agreed to not only sprinkle the grass of her Court House, towns and cities with human blood, but she seems to have decided to pave the streets of many of her towns and cities with the dead bodies of men, women and children. If there be any criminals among the colored people, our race is as anxious to bring them to justice as any other race, but we deeply deplore the present day sentiment to murder a whole race in order to get one offender. We deeply deplore the idea of being murdered, burned and maimed for life for no other reason than that our citizens desire to earn an honest living. We find our state to be in such a state of lawlessness that it is needless to announce that a crime has been committed in order to get a mob, but the simple cry, "Lets get a Negro," will collect hundreds of undesirable white men to take charge of a city or town and perpetrate outrages which would make any uncivilized nation blush with shame. We deeply deplore the fact that added to the frenzy of the blood thirsty citizens of East St. Louis, was the co-operation of the city authorities in carrying out the lynching and burning of our people, but reports show that the soldiers representing the law and order of the state, aided the mob in their efforts to exterminate the colored citizens of East St. Louis. The colored citizens of Illinois cannot undrstand how a race that has cared for the interest of the white man, protected his wife and children, guarded his treasurers during slavery days, proved faithful to every trust, has at last become such a menace to a race which they have so faithfully served. There always has been and always will be law breakers in every race, but the upright, honest and law abiding citizens of the colored race appeals to the Governor of Illinois for the protection of our lives and homes. We feel that the enforcement of the laws of our state and country for the protection of our lives and homes is not a kindness granted, but is a right won by honest and upright citizenship. Respectfully submitted, MRS. NORA F. TAYLOR, Ex. District Most Noble Governor, Chicago. MRS. ARFETTA MILLER, D. M. Noble Governor, Cairo. MR. GEORGE T. KERSEY, Dist. Grand Master, Chicago. MR. CHAS. S. SMITH, District Grand Secretary, Paris. MRS. EVA T. DEAN, District Worthy Recorder, Champaign. MR. J. W. WOMACK, Secretary Odd Fellows' Home, Chicago. Committee. DELAYS TRIAL OF DE PRIEST Court denies plea of state that case be set for early date. Chicago, Ill.. Assistant State's Attorney Raber failed today in an attempt to force Former Alderman Oscar DePriest of the 2nd ward to an early trial. The prosecutor asked Judge Sullivan in the Criminal court to set the case for a week from Monday. Attorneys Clarence S. Darrow and Edward Morris, who represent the defendant, asked that the case be continued until after the conclusion of the trial of Former Chief of Police Charles C. Healey. After considerable argument Judge Sullivan declined to set the case for a definite date. The attorneys will go into court near the end of the Healey trial, when a date will be decided upon. Mr. DePriest was tried and acquited recently on a similar charge. COHN'S GEN'L. STORE 754 W. Washington is offering bargains in goods for school children. --- --- Sparta, Ill., August 9, 1917. and Eden District Grand House- destruction of Illinois and Wisconsin. Allows of America, Africa and the final Grand Sessions, held in Sparta, the frequent outrages perpetrated is, adopted the following Memorial D. Lowden, Governor of Illinois. Many varieties of God's great human united protest against the barbari- perpetrated upon the colored people caused an eternal blot upon the fair State, the state made famous by blood of the immortal Abraham in Douglass, and many others too to frequent the great principles Lynchings at Springfield, the Capitol the recent one at East St. Louis, of uncivilized people the world has Fair state has seemingly agreed to Court House, towns and cities with have decided to pave the streets of with the dead bodies of men, women Long the colored people, our race is like as any other race, but we deeply t to murder a whole race in order of being murdered, burned and bon than that our citizens desire to Such a state of lawlessness that it is he has been committed in order to "Lets get a Negro," will collect to take charge of a city or town would make any uncivilized nation That added to the frenzy of the Louis, was the co-operation of the the lynching and burning of our soldiers representing the law and job in their efforts to exterminate Louis. This cannot undrstand how a race of the white man, protected his wife ers during slavery days, proved to become such a menace to a race aved. Always will be law breakers in every law abiding citizens of the colored Illinois for the protection of our enforcement of the laws of our union of our lives and homes is not won by honest and upright citizen- mitted, STAYLOR, At Most Noble Governor, Chicago. MILLER, The Governor, Cairo. KERSEY, Master, Chicago. HITH, and Secretary, Paris. AN, Morphy Recorder, Champaign. ACK, odd Fellows' Home, Chicago. committee. HEARING COMPLETED IN HOUSTIN RIOT Fort Bliss, Texas, Having completed examination of the 156 Negro prisoners held in the stockade here in connection with the Houston rioting, the Twenty-fourth infantry board of inquiry last night began reviewing the mass of testimony taken. When this is completed charges will be filed against the Negro soldiers alleged to have had a part in the rioting of August 23. MES ALBERTA KINNER After a stay of more than three weeks from home visiting friends and relatives in Chicago and Madison, Mrs. Kinner left yesterday for Milwaukee. While in Madison she was entertained by Mrs. G. G. Mosley, Mrs. J. W. Wilson and Mrs. A. E. Hill. Her sweet and lovable disposition won for her many warm and lasting friends who loather to see her leave. IF YOU FAIL TO GET THE BLADE REMEMBER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS UNPAID. MILWAUKEE, WIS. At a recent meeting of the newly organized Frederick Douglas Y. M. C. A. the following Board of Directors was elected: R. H. Baylor, chairman; R. B. Montgomery, J. H. W. Reid, L. Ford, J. M. Regan, Dean Mohr and Cassins Harrod. Misses Sara Woods and Marie Burgette have returned home after a delightful stay in St. Paul. Mr. Fred E. Norman has resumed his studies in the Dental School of Marquette University. Mr. William Thrill will leave shortly to enter Wilberforce. Among the manly and promising young men of this city Clarence Merrit is a conspicuous figure. The Kinner Brothers' Cut Rate Laundry is meeting with success at the very start. Attorney G. H. DeReef spent Tuesday in Sheboygan on business. Mr. Ed. Monroe proprietor of the Turf Hotel is always accompanied by "Trouble"—that's his dog. White's Quick Service Print Shop is fully equipped to do your printing on short notice. Mms. Milligan-Shaw has removed her Beauty Parlors to 293, 6th St., where she is better prepared to care for her many patrons. Rev. J. S. Mosley the new pastor at St. Mark's preached two able sermons on Sunday last. Prof. G. W. Murphy the well-known chiropodist is now pleasantly located in the Merrill Building. The Womans' Improvement Club will hold an "Open Meeting at St. Mark's Church on Friday, the 5th inst. As a result of his attendance upon the National Baptist Convention at Atlanta, Rev. S. Russell has returned with renewed strength and vigor for the work of the ensuing year. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Burgette will tender a post-nuptial reception in honor of their daughter Mrs. Chas. M. D. Mohr, nee Jessica Burgette, Tuesday evening Oct. 9, 5887 1:2 5th St. from 8 to 11:30 p. m. The Rev. S. Russell, after attending the National Baptist Convention in Atlanta, Ga., spent two weeks visiting in Tenn. He went on the Look Out Mountains and several other towns in the South. He has returned to Milwaukee to begin his winter work. The Annual Ruth and Children's Day exercises of Ester H. H. of Ruth No. 2195 G. U. O. of O. F., was held at St. Marks A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The brethren of the Gordon and Golden Link Lodges turned out in a large body. Mrs. E. J. Caldwell P. D. G. M. G. of Chicago, Ill. was the principal speaker and delivered a very interesting address, which was loudly applauded. Prayer by Rev. R. F. Reid, Mrs. Mary J. Burgett, Mistress of Ceremonies. A very interesting paper was read by the W. R., Mrs. Mary E. Gladney. Mrs. Mabel Moore, M. N. G., Mrs. Mary E. Gladney, W. R. Mrs. E. J. Caldwell, P. D. G. M. N. G., was the guest of Mrs. Mabel Moore and was entertained by the following ladies: Sunday afternoon, dinner Mrs. Sarah Tat, Monday luncheon, Mrs. Mary Gladney, Tuesday dinner, Mrs. J. W. Sims Wednesday dinner, Mrs. Georgia --- NO. 17 Meyers, Thursday breakfast, Mrs. Anna Owens, Tuesday evening a banquet at the home of the Mrs. Mary E. Gladney, 455-7th St. by Ester H. H. Ruth. Covers were laid for 30 Odd Fellows and citizens were out in her honor. Dont forget the Fair to be given at Calvary Baptist Church by the Missionary Circle, Oct. 11 and 12. Musical Concert, Oct. 12. All are welcome. Mr. W. B. Turner was off his run last week on account of suffering from Lumbago. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. SYKES Milwaukee, Wis. After spending their honeymoon in Madison the guests of Editor and Mrs. Josey, Mr. and Mrs. Syes left Sunday for their home in Milwaukee. During their stay they were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Mosley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. N. Johnson. BROOKPORT. ILL Rev. J. E. Jones of Hopkinsville, Ky. visited his father-in-law, Mr. George Johnson, here on the 24th. Mrs. Annie Cole and daughter Miss Nettie Martin of Indianapolis, Ind. attended the funeral of Frank Martin who got killed by an Ill. Central train on the 22. Mr. George Turley has returned home from Ft. Wayne, Ind, where he has been employed for some time. Mrs. Ruth E. Brazelton formerly of this city, but now residing in Chicago is visiting relatives and friends here indefinitely, we are glad to welcome her here, she is very active in church and fraternal societies. Mrs. Mary Sellers of Paducah, Ky. is visiting her brother Rev. Daniel Rodgers. Mrs. Miranda Wiley has returned home after a three weeks visit in Centralia, Ill. She reports a pleasant trip. A number of Brookportans attended the meeting and basket dinner at Belgrade on the 30th. There was a literary program rendered at Unity Baptist Church Sunday, September 30 at 7:30 P. M. Mr. George F. Young is sick. We wish him a speedy recovery. Miss Elmora Young and Mr. Thomas Stone were quietly married on the 22. The bride and groom are both young and industrious; we predict for them a happy and prosperous life. Pithygoras Lodge No. 63 F. A. A. M. gave a reception on the 29. Invitations were extended to Queen Isabel Chapter No. 43 O. E. S. The object of the meeting was to discuss plans for the future advancement and benefit of the Lodge and Order. After several of the members expressing their views; also encouraging the Bros. and Sisters to push forward the Masonic cause. After which refreshments were served free. Rev. Daniil Rodgers, preacried at the Bethel Church, Sunday, Sept. 30th. NOTICE: To Correspondents All matter for The Blade must reach us not later than Tuesday of each week for publication, must be written on one side of the paper, and legible. Announcements, advertisements, etc. will not be published as news matter. J. Anthony Josey, Mgr. 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. J. ANTHONY JOSEY, Editor and Manager. GEO. H. DE REEF. Contributing Editor. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. Kinner. Staff Correspondents. A. W. KNIGHT, L. J. OUSLEY, I. T. BURRELL 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. THE VEILED LADY She wore a veil. I could not see What tint, or hue, her skin might be, But, Oh, she was so trim, and neat, Her voice was music, low and sweet, And while I watched her, to my eyes, She seemed an Angel from the skies. Still, thus I mused: "She might be one Of those women dark men must shun, Yea, one who at the faintest cry. May bring a mad mob howling nigh!" And so I would have turned away. For fear great danger here might lay. It was just then she turned toward me, Lifted her veil so daintily, And smiled.—My brain was in a whirl, Seeing such eyes, and teeth o' pearl, And Cupid laughed, the little clown, For, Oh Thank God—her face was Brown! —R. C. Jamison, in K. C. Sun. BLADELETS Contend for the right — and your rights. "Patriotism and Loyalty presuppose Protection and Liberty." If you would help the Blade patronize its advertisers. It is a good thing to be exclusive, but it is sometimes very lonely. "Trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as Holy Writ." You can no more judge a woman by her decorations than a book by its binding. One reason a woman's mind is cleaner than a man's is that she changes it oftener. A physician's treatment of a patient is based largely upon the latter's history. Defer your judgment on the failings of your fellows until you learn something of their history. --- PILFERERS OF CHARACTER "Who steals my purse steals trash, but he that filches of me my good name, robs me of that which not enriches him yet makes me poor indeed." The foregoing by Shakespeare is as true of today as of his time. One's purse may be replaced, but a reputation once lost can never be restored. Another point of difference between the stealing of a purse and that of a reputation is the moving cause. One may steal because of his necessities—hunger, lack of clothing and other needs of self or family. Under some circumstances, very rare it is true, this may excuse his act—may even justify it. But for him who robs another of his good name, there is no such excuse. He cannot even plead a desire to possess the thing stolen. He merely deprives the other of it without advancing his own interest; steals that which he himself cannot use. His is a malicious act, prompted wholly by an evil heart or one seared by constant abuse. It is to be regretted that the worse offenders in this respect are of the gentler sex, though men are by no means free of the charge. And as if in punishment of their misdeeds, women are more frequently the victims of these blighting thefts than their more hardy brothers. Perhaps the worse feature of the thing is the frequency with which it is done by those who are wholly unconscious of any wrong doing. Persons of the highest integrity and very best intention- Christian men and women who BELOIT, WIS. NOTICE Word reaches me of the slandering of my wife and myself. Being done by my divorced wife Mrs. Ethel Williams of Hyde Park, Chicago, Ill. and also by two married women one of Beloit, and one of Janesville. Unless same is stopped at once I will take steps to have said parties punished to the full extent of the law. The wedding of Mr. Robt. Barker and Mrs. Hattie Highwarden of 521 Bushnell St., So. Beloit, was solemnized at Rockford, Ill. on the evening of Sept. 25th. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Day of the Baptist Church (White) of that city. The bride was hondosomely gowned in a sand colored silk, which lent grace and beauty to her charming figure. The colors were pink. A five course dinner was served. Among those present were the Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strothers, Mr. and Mrs. J. Monemus of So. Beloit and Mr. Barkley of Medford, Wis. The happy bride and groom will spend their honeymoon at Madison, Wis. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woods. Mr. Burkley Mitchell of Medford. Wis. spent several days in the city as guest of his sister Mrs. O. Strothers and others, and left in company with Mr. Paul Strothers on Oct. 1st. for Ann Arbor, Michigan to visit his mother. The Rev. Mitchean of the A. M. E. Church was returned to his charge in this city. We are glad to have him with us again. Mr. G. J. Fox. is convalescent after a successful visit of the storek last week and Win. G. K. A. is boss of the house. Mr. White, who is employed by the U. S. G. at Rockford was a visitor at his home on Race St.. Sunday. Mrs. G. E. McFarland of Milwaukee, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. G. J. Fox, 1449 Middle Ave. In honor of the arrival of Wm. G. K. A. Fox the Womans Missionary Circle of Immanuel Baptist Church, presented Mrs. Fox, with a neat little purse, for which Baby and Mamma are very thinkful for the generous consideration of this August body. would suffer to lose their right arm before taking yee: purse, often smiling resort to this no less despicable practice of taking your character. With them it is purely a matter of idle gossip, yet does its work no less effectively. Others there are who seem to take delight in rehearsing a mere suspicion against some hitherto blameless girl or respected wife. Their eyes sparkle and cheeks glow with the exhilarating effects of the nauseating recital. To them it is a dainty morsel to be rolled over their tongues until by constant repeating it loses its savor. And what of the victim? She often suffers in silence helpless to repel the cowardly attacks less she give them greater publicity. Her friends, or supposed friends, shun her, and the public generally look askance at her until she either gives way to dissipation, or by the strength of character within her she rises above the base calumnies into the majesty of true womanhood. Unlike the stealer of purses these pilferers of character, too cowardly to operate in the open, ply their trade under cover of darkness and away from their victim. They fear the penalty of their acts and prepare to escape detection. And if apprehended they swear by all they hold holy their absolute innocence. It is as difficult to discover their identity as it is to ward off their attack. They are the vultures of society glutting themselves on dead reputations. Services at The Immanuel Baptist Church were well attended at each hour of worship Oct. 1st. The pulpit was occupied throuout the day by the Pastor Rev. Fox. The rendering of the "I want the Prayer of those I Love" was sung with much feeling and expression by the Choir Mixed Quartet. The Sunday school continues to grow. The B. Y. P. U. had another excellent program at 6:15 Rev. W. S. Williams led the discussion entitled "Why men are poor" and Rev. Barksdale that of the The Rich man today is he who loves God most. Both speakers acquited themselves with credit. Some people think that the height of ability has been reached when they are able to discover flaws in the doings of others, not knowing that the eye that detects should also possess wisdom and skill to correct, to be warranted an honorable place in the vast world of intellect. If you happen not to be at the head of an enterprise, don't try to belittle those who are in thy neighbors eye. REV. JAS. S. A. MITCHAM Returned to Beloit Words of Praise (Mrs. Anna M. Wells.) (Special to the Blade) The colored citizens of Beloit, and especially the members of the Bethel A. M. E. Church are turning many thanks to the Lord for inspiring Bishop Levi J. Coppin, to return to us our pastor, Rev. James S. A. Mitcham. In Beloit he has occupied an important, unique and potential position in all things pertaining to man's wellbeing along moral, social and spiritual lines. He has taken a deep interest and exerted a helpful, as well as a healthy influence in whatever has tended to man's highest and best welfare. No other minister ever had a more difficult task or labored under greater disadvantages than Rev. Mitcham, but he has ever kept Jesus in front of him, suffering all things, enduring all things, endeavoring to raise men everywhere to the knowledge of the true and living God. Many other ministers would have faltered, failed or retreated, but he has remained steadfast and redoubled his efforts. He is endeavoring to constrain the people to a settled condition, instill the principles of christianity in all the affairs of life, and promote peace and harmony between man and man, regardless to race or color or denominational training. The Christian Pulpit has ever been acknowledged to be a great power for good among all people. Coming as he does, devinely commissioned, and bearing to man a devine message, he has a claim upon the attention and the acceptance of mankind. His claim to be heard is founded on the fact that he has something to say, some truth to communicate about God, His character. His purpose concerning His unbounded goodness and infinite love, and about man, his duty his destiny and the great salvation offered to him. His character is the representation of the highest standard of ethical deportment and the best example of religious life. From him we receive much inspiration for love that which is pure, exalted and ennobling. The fact should ever be remembered that our deepest needs are of a spiritual nature and the pulpit offers to supply these deep-seated needs and to assist us to raise to the ranks of the sons of God. We therefore welcome Rev. Mitcham in our midst for another year and his good wife and family who has been a source of sunshine in the Parsonage, church and the community. We all love her as a sister for she has been a sister in the true sense of the word to all who have come in contact with her. GREEN BAY, WIS Blade New Service. A very delightful evening was spent at the home of Mrs. G. W. Johnson on Sept. 25. Many guests were present including Mr. Morris Pulum, Miss Nina Green, Mrs. C. D. Green, Miss J. Smith, Mr. Norman Person, Miss Lorain Fox, and Mrs. A. Campbell. Everyone present remarked favorably of the splendid Dutch luncheon that was served and afterwards all joined in playing whist. Mr. Norman Person has gone to Chicago for a few days. Mr. A. Tony has given up his position with the C. &. N. W. R. R. and has secured work in the city where he can have more time with his family. Mr. A. Campbell, of Chicago, is making this city his home for a short while. A certain young lady wishes him a pleasant stay. OSHKOSH, WIS. Blade New Service Mr. L. R. Edwards of the Ebony Film Co. and his famous Jazz Band played to a crowded house at Hortonville, Wis., Sept 26th. Miss Kate Williams, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Clendenon, Mr. A. C. Henderson, Mr. C. Butler and Mr. Derea, and Mr. and Mrs. Jno, Smith spent Sunday in Neegah, Wis. The guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hart, that some good dinner was served by the hostess. Mr. Calvin Buttler of Fond du Lac, has gone to Appleton, Wis. where he has been employed as assistant machinist with a big construction company. Mr. J. Norman Person has gone to Chicago for a six day visit with his family. Mrs. Person is greatly improved after a long but not serious illness. Private Frank Moon, brother of Mrs. J. W. Smith, member of Supply company, 2nd Infantry left Camp Douglas Friday, Sept. 27th for Waco, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Edwards has gone to Milwaukee after filing a 6 weeks contract here with the Ebony Film Co. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards made a number of friends while in this city and we regret their departure and hope they will meet with the same kind fate in their new home as they did here. Mr. Edwin Steevens has gone to Chicago after a 6 weeks stay in our city. 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 he cuts the work in the hot. There is no energy, no dread It saves labor and more time for other We are willing that you Electric Flat-Iron you to accept our you will, in your bring one. You keeep it. WHY? Why, simply because the Electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of energy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the Electric Flat-Iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keeep it. Phone 4400 Madison Gas & Elec Company 126 East Main 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 E. R. Steenland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zhnter, Vice-Pres. F. R. Filoy, Secy. and Trust Officer. I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Secy. W. D. Curtis A. E. Proudfit A. F. McGees W. S. Swanen Herman Plaus THE HOME OF Fine Stationery Office Supplies Greeting Cards of all kinds Job Printing--Seals--Stencils H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO because the Electric Iron two. Your iron is always no waiting, no waste of of injuring fine clothes. clothes and gives you or things. You should see what the will do. We do not urge a word for it. Try it, if some. A phone call will decide if you wish to s & Electric pany HOTEL DOUGLASS Phone Belle 3383 510 Elm St. An Ideal Home for the Traveling Public Ladies Cafe in Connection When in Rockford Register 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 Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired While You Wait JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BASEMENT Opposite C. & N. W. Depot PELLAGRA GS is guaranteed for one bot- tle due to benefit any case of disease, malnutrition, Syphilis, philaxis, Scrofula, Constipation or any blood, liver, or kidney disease, or your dollar returned. Write or for pay big bills? Take expensive trips or buy a remedy with no assur- sure of your money being your money refunded. I have built with a meritorious remedy and fui- dure all is all I ask you to give G S. Sold by me, send me it prepaid, price $1.00 per bottle, for $5.00. Always call on your dru- gist. Give me you order from me. Write to me for testimonials and this paper. L. M. GROSS 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK, ARK. IF YOU FAIL TO GET THE BLADE REMEMBER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS UNPAID. Miss Elsie Walker leaves Saturday to enter a nurse training school at Evanston, Ill. Mrs. Saddie Hickman and her daughter, Grace spent the week end in Chicago on their return they visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hickman, Rockford. Mrs. A. C. Collins sister of Mr. Emiel Newton was married on the 29th at 1st Baptist Church Parsonage Chicago, Ill. Our circulation manager D. W. Carmichael is on the sick list this week. Mr. J. A. Adkins, Jr. is nursing a sprained wrist this week. Rev. Moses Jefferson paid the Blade office a visit this week. ROCKFORD. ILL. NEWS Mrs. Jesse Weaver died Sept. 27th and was buried the 29th. She leaves many friends to mourn her loss. Miss Bertha DePriest entered Providence Hospital Sept. 29th. for training of nurses. She is a sister of Miss Edna DePriest of Chicago, who is working for the city under Tubercular work. The K. of Calantha held a cake cutting and sociable, which was a grand success, Friday night. Rev. Lewis returned from the Conference, hoping to do greater work with the co-operation of the people. Mr. Tillman Weatheral, visited Evanston over Sunday. Mrs. William Upahaw, visited her mother Mrs. Jno. Johnson of Elgin Sunday. Mrs. Ella Harris D. G. L. made her first official visit to Elgin, had a most excellent meeting, putting new life into the Holsehold, gave them new ideas to make money to build up their treasury and to add new members. The L. S. C. met at the home of Mrs. Adela Ross and spent a pleasant time guest Mrs. Hickman of Madison, Wis., Mrs. Turner of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Edna DePries. Miss Edna DePriest, was entertained by the Ladies Social Club, she being of its Chartered Members. Mrs. Sadie Hickman and daughter Gracie spent a few days visiting in Chicago with relatives and friends. Mr. Fred Hickman spent Sunday in Chicago, his sister in law Mrs. S. Hickman accompanied him to Rockford. Mrs. Della Ross, entertained the Ladies' Social Club at a indoor picnic, Tuesday Evening. Mrs. Sadie Hickman was one of the guests. Mrs. Nellie Hickman and sister Mrs. M. Wheelock, were entertained at dinner by Rev. Brown Sunday. Mrs. G. A. Haynes of Chicago, Ill. is visiting friends in Rockford. Mrs. McCoo and Miss Taylor, returned to their home after spending the week in Rockford, with her newly wedded daughter Mrs. Floyd Robinson. A big reception was given in their honor. Of the many thousand Soldiers only one colored arrived at Camp Grant from Baltimore, M. D. last Saturday. He was in time for mess and the colored line was drawn by the privates. But after a lecture by the Col. all was well. You will find the Blade for sale at Trotter & Hopkins, 222 E. Main St., and Hill's Grocery Co., 649 E. Daven St. PROCLAMATION NO.1 Office of D. G. M.----Geo. T. Kersey On July 2nd a terrible race riot broke out in East St. Louis, Ill., and the lives of colored men, women and children were sacrificed, their homes and all their belongings were burned by a riotous mob. Babies were snatched from the arms of their fleeing mothers, thrown in the fire and burned. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows had two good Lodges and Households of Ruth in the city, and a beautiful two story brick building for their home. One Lodge is destroyed and its members scattered. In spite of this terrible catastrophe the remaining members of St. George Lodge, No.1524, are trying to render assistance to the homeless members and save their building from being sold. A payment is now due. As a result of this riot members have died and their widows and orphans are in distress. Winter is near, fuel and houses must be provided. One member who defended himself and saved his life is in jail charged with murder. He must be defended. Bro. W. W. Buehanan, our Deputy District Grand Master lives in this city. His life and his WANTED Roomers. Neat, up-to-date accommodations. Apply 235 State St One block of State Capitol. WHEN IN NEED OF A TAXI OR YOUR BAGGAGE HAULED, CALL PHONE 805. PROMPT SERVICE. BUY A CAMERA. HAVE YOUR WORK DONE BY THE PHOTO ART HOUSE, 212 STATE ST. Quick Service Printing 224 State Street, MILWAUKEE ORDERS BY MAIL By-Laws, Minutes, Business and Cards, Bills and Post Wedding Invitations and Ca 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. Nathan Wilson, Mgr. Generel Director and Embalmer Phone Day or Night No. 352 Herrodsburgh, Ky. Miss Hager Smith Golden, Lady Embalmer 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 Children's Wear—Knee Pants, Blouses, Hosiery and Shoes PHONE 3006 wife and children were saved by a miracle. He writes that financial aid is needed. Therefore, in view of these facts, and in keeping with the principles of our beloved Order to render assistance in time of need, I, George T. Kersey, District Grand Master of District Grand Lodge No. 9, comprising the jurisdiction of Illinois and Wisconsin, am issuing this proclamation to Lodges, Grand Master Councils, Patriarchs and Juveniles earnestly asking that liberal donations be given to assist relieving these needy members. Forward your donations by Money Order or Bank Draft to Bro. Chas. S. Smith, District Grand Secretary, Wilberforce, Ohio, who will mail you a receipt. A special committee will be appointed to disperse the funds. Given under my hand and the seal of District Grand Lodge, No. 9, G. U. O. of O. F., in Illinois and Wisconsin, this----day of September, 1917. George T. Kersey, District Grand Master. Attest: Chas. S. Smith, District Grand Secretary. HOME COOKED MEALS SERVED DAILY At 707 Regent St. your patronage solicited. Mrs. Moses Jefferson. 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Ideal Home For the Traveling Public Modern and Up-To-Date Accomodations in the Residential Section of Milwaukee Secure Reservations in Advance H. B. KINNER, Prop. PHONE LINCOLN 2793L Alena St- Milwaukee, Wis. ACE ENTERPRISE VILLA, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Home For the Traveling Public Up-To-Date Accomodations Residential Section of Milwaukee Reservations in Advance B. KINNER, Prop. PHONE LINCOLN 2793L Milwaukee, Wis. ALBERTA VILLA, MILWAUKEE, 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. PHONE LINCOLN 2793L 501 Galena St- Milwaukee, Wis. Just the place for you to feel at home. Away from the noise of the city IDLEWILD HOTEL BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY, Manager H GEORGE DAVENPORT, Assistant Manager Thirty-Third Street and Wabasca CHICAGO, ILL. South Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Carr you within a block of the hotel. Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatre All rooms have hot and cold running water, Telephone, El Steam Heat and Elevator Service day and night. ALL ROOMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE RATES PER DAY - $1.00 to RATES PER WEEK - $3.50 to 20 Rooms with Private Bath Phones: Douglas 4676 and 4677; Automati Y-Third Street and Wabash CHICAGO, ILL. With Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Cars take you within a block of the hotel. Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatres have hot and cold running water, Telephone, Electr Steam Heat and Elevator Service day and night. ALL ROOMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE PER DAY - - $1.00 to $ PER WEEK - - $3.50 to $ 20 Rooms with Private Bath Douglas 4676 and 4677; Automatic Street and Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. sid, Indiana Avenue or State St. Cars take within a block of the hotel. Minutes to Principal Theatres cold running water, Telephone, Electric Lights, and Elevator Service day and night. IMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE K - - $1.00 to $3.00 K - - $3.50 to $12.00 Rooms with Private Bath 4676 and 4677; Automatic 47-302 Thirty-Third Street and Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. South Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Cars take you within a block of the hotel. Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatres All rooms have hot and cold running water, Telephone, Electric Lights, Steam Heat and Elevator Service day and night. ALL ROOMS WITH OUTSIDE EXPOSURE RATES PER DAY - - $1.00 to $3.00 RATES PER WEEK - - $3.50 to $12.00 20 Rooms with Private Bath Phones: Douglas 4676 and 4677; Automatic 47-302 No.144 THE FASHION OF THE EASTERN WESTERN WESTERN THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. The establishment of a peace information bureau by the President does not mean anything like an immediate opening or peace negotiations. It does not mean that the United States will blunt in any way the instruments of war which it holds, or that it will lessen in any way the vigor of the preparations which it is making for an energetic prosecution of the war. But it means something almost as important. It means that the President is taking comprehensive measures to inform himself as to the facts that underlie the great conflict. He is collecting data as to frontiers, nationalities, industrial needs and racial ambitions in the territories immediately affected by the war. He is taking the utmost pains to place at the disposal of the American delegates to the peace conference the widest possible information as to the forces that have moved and are moving the nations of wartorn Europe. The peace studies which Col. E. M. House (and Justice Louis Brandeis-Ed.) has been appointed to make are a guarantee of President Wilson's intention to pursue an independent American policy at the conference. They are a guarantee of his purpose to look at the issues that will come before the conference, not through English eyes, not through French eyes, not through Italian or Russian eyes, but through American eyes. This does not imply any lack of confidence in the correctness and justice of the British or the French or the Italian view of issues and events. It is plainly intimated by the State department that, in its survey of the European situation, American diplomacy does not contemplate any interference with purely European issues. The President is determined, however, that the foundations for the structure of world peace must be sound and enduring. And he is determined that American policy at the conference shall be guided by purely American reasoning, by purely American purpose. The President is determined that when the issue of Alsace-Lorraine is placed upon the green table, the American plenipotentiary shall have at his command all the facts about Alsace and Lorraine—the desires of their people, their racial character, their political and economic interests. He is determined that when the Balkan question is made the subject of decision, the American plenipotentiary shall have at his command complete data of the racial character of the people of Macedonia, their kinship with surrounding races and their aspirations. He is determined that in every one of the other complicated problems that underlie the present struggle the representatives of the United States shall be able to act with their eyes wide open to the facts. In beginning a study of the framework of European life in its racial, economic and political aspects, the President is making preparations to carry out the policy which he enunciated in his reply to the pope's peace note: The American people..... believe that peace should rest upon the rights of peoples, not the rights of governments—the rights of peoples great or small, weak or powerful—their equal right to freedom and security and self-government and to participation on fair terms in the economic opportunities of the world And these are the only foundations upon which it will be possible to rear a permanent structure of peace. In taking the latest step to assure these enduring foundations for peace, the President is making a fresh appeal to the conscience and the goodwill of the peoples of the world. (New York Evening Mail.) No sensible person assumes that in the quick conversion of an individualistic competitive system into a cooperative system the readjustment will be precise. It may be unfair. Decisions which subordinate corporation privileges to national good may suffer from lack of sufficient knowledge. Margins of profit may be too small or too large. The experimental character of the fixing of prices for steel is conceded. It contributes to the willingness of the steel manufacturers to submit to the large reductions ordered by the government. Submission was necessary under the new system of war government which now prevails, but the government needs more than submission. It needs willingness on the part of the steel makers to keep production at its greatest possible volume. This willingness has been expressed. The conscription of national power proceeds with a facility which might be disturbing to the enemy of the United States. When America was regarded as negligible—as, unhappily for the peace of the world, it was—the unfortunate presumption was that the stupid, inert giant could not coordinate its muscles. Mind, legs, and arms would not work; would not perceive and act; could not register impulses and convert them into action. Misguided opinion, unhappily misguided to really tragic consequences, conceived the United States as a futilely twitching giant, sprawled out in helpless confusion, a confusion aggravated by attempts to bring form out of it. This opinion prevailed and may yet prevail in Germany; may yet prevail in spite of the fact that American procedure since the United States entered the war has squared with German ideas of autocratic direction and efficiency. The mobilization of forces, of men and machinery, money and raw materials, foods and all necessities, proceeds upon a principle of general subordination to public good, and there has been no successful opposition to the adoption of the principle and little important outcry against it. The application of the selective draft, the fixing of prices, the coordination of producing and transporting factors in military and civil life all go ahead, with whatever mistakes, at least with no confusing uncertainty and no disturbing resistance. The American social revolution is an astonishing one. It is touching the habits, money, liberty, and personal freedom of the American people in the most intimate fashion, and there is no protest and no complaining which is worthy of note. The people seem eager for direction and advice willing to submit to control, unquestioning in their acceptance of government orders and restrictions. They give what they are asked to give, in both men and money. They accept new conditions and adhere to new principles which are necessary for the successful conduct of war. It is this cooperation, submission, and coordination, heightened by courageous spirit and toughened by determination, which will make the United States, when fully equipped, as formidable in fact as it has been known to be in possibility. The muscles of America will move in coordinated harmony at the direction of a will devoted to one purpose. The powers of the United States will all be brought into working relation to each other for the accomplishment of this purpose, and the certain result will be accomplishment. Any doubt that the United States will be able to use what it has may be set out of consideration. The new America is what its fondest patriots hoped it would become—the great republic of all time. Sie tennen sich. Ich musste zu Dir ins Kensor kommen, lieber Mann, folche Sehnfucht hatte ich plößlich nach Dir! We do Altering and Repairing Will Re-Seat You on Short Notice Workmanship Guaranteed CLEANING, PRESSING A. 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WHITE, Propriet 324 STATE ST., NEAR 4th ST. ROBT. WHITE, Proprietor Governor Bickett of North Carolina Urge Respond for the Law. Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Training school, Durham, N. C., recently sent a telegraph dispatch to the governors of seventeen states and to nineteen daily papers asking them to use their influence against the lynching of colored people and also to express an opinion on the subject for publication. Among the replies received was the following from Governor Blickett, who says: "I concur without reservation in the sentiments expressed in your telegram. For a mob to kill a man is the essence of brutality and cowardice. The white people are under a peculiar obligation to refrain from mob violence of any sort against the Negro people of the land. Up to this time there has been no mob violence in the state of North Carolina during the present administration, and I am earnestly endeavoring to promote good feeling between the races and sincerely trust that our people under all circumstances will refrain from taking the law into their own hands. "It is my opinion that the people of North Carolina, white and black, are --- --- or tired aching and swoiled Feet Lotion Removing Callous, Corns Unions YOR, M. T. Salist. — Hot Springs Mercury and Vapors. Hedlewild Hotel Wabash Ave. 677 CHICAGO, ILL. AUKEE Hand Laundry or and Delivered One Day SUN DRIED , NEAR 4th ST. TE, Proprietor law abiding and humane. We have been exceptionally free from the riots and disorder that have prevailed in some sections of the country, and I earnestly hope that the people of this state will not only sustain but improve the reputation for decency, peace and respect for law that they now enjoy. "The riots in East St. Louis are simply cumulative evidence that, after all, the south is the best place for the black man. In the south the Negro is recognized as a legitimate factor, and there has never been any disposition to interfere with his industrial activities. The south understands the Negro and is ever ready to give him intelligent aid and sympathy. "I see in today's papers that Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, charges that Negroes have been induced in large numbers to leave the south and go to sundry cities in the north and west in order to 'break the back of labor.' It seems to me that it is an opportune time for the leaders of the Negro race to impress upon their people the truth that the best friends of the Negro are right here in the south and that in many cases those who make systematic efforts to induce the Negro to leave the south know that trouble and danger await him." 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