Wisconsin Weekly Blade

THE WISCONSIN CHICAGO, ILL. Excellent opportunities are open to you through the medium of advertising in The Blade. People of our Race will be able to locate and patronize you if you give them an insight as to your aim in the business world. We had the pleasure of witnessing on the 22nd a Dramatic Cantata of Jephtah and his Daughter at The Olivet Baptist Church, under the auspices of the Excelsior Choral Class. Miss Allie Bowen is president of this class, Rev. L. K. Williams, pastor; Directoress of Cantata, Miss S. Mattie Fisher, Accompanist, Sallie E. Walker. Personnel Jepthah _____ Jno. W. Jones Iphigenia, Jephtah's Daughter _____ Henrietta Holland Prophet _____ Everett Robbins Elon, Jewish Prince _____ Ibani, Jewish H. Y. McQueen Elioni, Jewish Soldier Henry Mitchell Arnold, a Messenger ___ Hinhell Williams Camp Guard ___ P. H. Hall Adah, friend of Iphigenia ___ Estella Howse Naomi, Sister of Eloni ___ European Crawford Ruth ___ Amber Vineson Angels—Mary Gadson, Magnolia Fones. This Cast was supported by a full Chorus, representing Jewish Soldiers. The playing of Mr. Jones, Miss Holland, P. H. Hall and Henry Mitchell was especially good. Misses Fisher and Bowen should be given much credit for the work performed. Various Clubs and Organizations are extending all the comfort, good cheer and pleasant moments to our young men who are leaving for Camp Grant, at Rockford, Ill. We who are left behind to fight their battles at home, wish them to know that we will be loyal to them and will help them by our subscriptions for liberty Bonds and other means for their protection. We were sorry to hear of the death of Rev. P. A. Green who was a resident of this city. Mr. Arthur Beasley, 3513 Dearborn St., will move into their new quarters, 3510 Rhodes Ave. This week Prof. A. F. Goff of New York City, passed through and paid his respects to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Perkins, 455 E. 31st Street. Fellow Odd Fellows and other Fraternal business men will note the advertisement of one of our leading concerns, your duty is to follow suit and while you are helping The Blade you are helping yourself to gain a better reputation and a wider field for business. Also subscribe for the Blade by the year in advance and save $1.10 per year. The Afro-American Progressive and Protective Club for race workmen is about ready to make their debute to the people of this section and the whole world. We promise you something more in the way of new ideas, wait, watch and see. Mr. J. Coleman has opened his new Barber shop at 3109 Cottage Grove Ave. Mr. Coleman and his assistant are good barbers, drop in and encourage them as this has been a long felt want in that neighborhood. We are earnestly looking to you to support The Blade and its backers by subscribing and advertising. It will pay you. Naomi Household 1073. The Naomi Household of Ruth. No. 1073 G. U. O. of O. F., met Oct. 26th, 1917 with a large attendance. Much business was transacted. We have two very sick inmates, namely: Inmate M. L. Hawkins and Jennie Lundin. Our membership roll still continues to grow. One of the most interesting features was the Annual report from Desdemonia Juvenile Society by the Supervisor, Mrs. Ella Duberry. (Continued on Page 3.) WISCONSIN LOYAL TO COLORED BOYS MADISON'S DRAFTED BOYS GIVEN GREAT OVATION MEETING IN STATE CAPITAL Citizens of Both Race Bear Testi mony to the Negroes' Worth, mony to the Negroes' Worth Bv M. O. B. Wisconsin has within the past few weeks proven loyal to the Boys of the Race who were drafted for training in the United States Army service. The five score who are representing the state in colored files at Camps Grant, Rockford, Ill., and Custard, Battle Creek, Mich., left Saturday midst patriotic demonstration of cheers and sincere regards and encouragement. Every welfare organization in the state put forth special effort to prove their loyalty to them, the country and the cause for which the boys are forced to give their time and perhaps their life's blood. In Madison and Dane County the colored boys were afforded honors and distinction never before accorded them and their Race, they were not only given a farewell reception last Friday night by the citizen's committee headed by T. E. Hines, J. N. Wilson, W. R. Harris and J. Anthony Josey, assisted by the Pal. Organization, but had the distinction of having the affair in their honor held in the G. A. R. rooms of Wisconsin's 7,000,000 dollar capitol. This entertainment was indeed an epoch affair and marked the first time the race has ever used any room in the building since it was built. Commander W. J. McKay of the Grand Army officiated as master of ceremony. Among the eloquent orators were Editor R. L. Jones, State Journal; Rev. D. D. McLaurin, D. D., pastor First Baptist Church; Int. Revenue Collector Burt Williams; Victor C. Turner, graduate University of Wisconsin and late of the officers' training camp at Des Moines, Iowa; and Editor J. Anthony Josey who is recognized as the moving spirit in the affair. Several hundred citizens of both races were assembled and blended their voices in singing patriotic songs accompanied by the G. A. R. band. When the program was concluded the citizens formed a procession which led the boys from the state house to Kehl's hall where a delectable repast was served in true American style. The Red Cross presented them each a comfort kit when they reported at the recruiting headquarters Friday afternoon. When they were carried to Camp Grant Saturday morning wives, mothers, sweethearts and a host of loyal friends and citizens gathered at the Northwestern station at an early hour to bid them good cheer and God's speed and to assure them that they will ever have friends who are willing and ready to labor inecessantly for their comfort and pleasure while in training and also at the front if the country becomes further involved in this terrible warfare in foreign fields. A. E. THOS. W. JOSEY M. D. Augusta, Ga. Who will deliver an address on behalf of Physicians of Richmond Co. at the dedication of Pilgrim Health and Life Ins. Company's new building Nov. 2. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1917 COUNTRY OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CAMP GRANT BELOIT COLORED MEN FIRST Delegation of 14 arrives ahead of time to join Lone Rockie from Chicago. Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. Fourteen colored selected men from Beloit were brought here today by automobile to report to Col. William Brooke, commanding the 365th regiment, 91st division, Camp Grant's colored outfit. The Beloit men were ahead of time, for 1,400 colored rockies were to come here tomorrow from Chicago, northern Illinois and Wisconsin. This order, however, has been amended and the rest of the colored men are to come here Monday. Ninety-six colored officers commissioned at the Des Moines training school have been ordered to report Nov. 1. Pending their arrival white officers will look after the colored recruits. The regiment will be commanded by white senior officers, with colored captains and lieutenants when the latter report. Chicago Rookie is No. 1. While the fourteen Beloit men constitute the first body of colored men to report for duty, Archie Bass of Chicago had the honor for two days of being the 365th regiment. He is now private, No. 1 in company A. Archie reported here Wednesday, paying his expenses from Chicago, arriving in a rather dilapidated condition as to clothing. Col. Brooke's attention was directed to him and the new soldier was supplied at once with necessary uniform clothing. Private Archie is now an ardent rooter for Col. Brooks. A. MISS REUBEN The Wisconsin Blade has the pleasure of presenting the cut of Miss G. M. Reuben, formerly of Milwaukee Wis., who is now associated with its staff in the capacity of Advertising solicitor. Miss Reuben has seen service in the newspaper world for the past three years, having been a representative of the Chicago Defender and other Race periodicals and is the first colored person to be compensated for service on a white publication in Milwaukee. She made her debut on the Milwaukee Journal, having charge of a column bearing the caption "AMONG MILWAUKEE'S COLORED RESIDENTS. Though she is a native of Kansas City, this young lady is a product of Wendell Phillips High School. Chicago and is well versed in her professional line. NEW LAW FIRM IN CHICAGO Brained and Talented Young Men Open Offices The Wisconsin Blade wishes to acknowledge the receipt of the announcement of Oliver A. Clark and W. H. Parker, attorneys of law who have opened offices at No. 10 East 35th Street, Chicago. They are Georgia boys and are destined to make good. Attorney Clark is an Odd Fellow and Mason, being connected with Enterprise Lodge 9109, Madison, Wis., and Capital City No. 72 of Madison, Wis. WEEKLY BLADE :: Major J. L. Beasley, Chicago, Ill Major J. L., Beasley, commanding the first Battalion of the 12th Reg. G. U. O. of O. F. who was reelected at the last regimental convention. Maj. Beasley has been a conspicuous member of the Patriarchie for several years, having risen from the ranks strictly on his merit. As a member of Co. B he served as second sergeant, first sergeant, second lieutenant, first lieutenant and captain. The latter office he filled with credit for five years. Maj. Beasley is also the organizer and president of the Oddfellows Social Club with rooms, in the Odd Fellows hall where its members can amuse themselves with pool, billiard and bowling. The Household Social Club has been organized as an auxiliary to the Club and they meet each Thursday evening in the Club rooms. Maj. Beasley is a member of P. G. M. C., No. 20 and Western Star Lodge No. 1443 G. U. O. of O. F. He has had the honor of representing Western Star at the District Grand Lodge and also at the B. M. C. and for a number of years he has been chairman of the Trustee Board and Chairman of the Investigating Committee. A. B. HON SOLMON W. WALKER MANAGER OF ATLANTA BRANCH OF THE PIL GRIM HEALTH INS. COMPANY Who is attending the dedicatory exercise of their new building at Augusta, Ga. It was in the brain of Sol. Walker that the idea of the Negro sick, life and accident insurance in Georgia, originated. MR. EDWARD J. BLADGETT FIELD SEC'Y OF UTICA INSTITUTION. UTICA MISS. Headquarters at Rockford, Ill Prof. Edward J. Bladgett is with Utica Inst., with headquarters at Rockford, Ill. He comes to the west well recommended, and The Blade is delighted to recommend him and his work to the generous public. Farewell Demonstration Patriotic Addresses, Att'y G. H. DeReef, Presiding (Blade News Service) Milwaukee, Nov. 1st. When it became known for a certainty that the colored selects for the National Army would leave for Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich., on Oct. 27, public in grand style accompanied by daughter, Miss Elinor Revels, eight-piece orchestra furnishe the Council of Defense rend patriotic music and the sin was led by the choir. The Ication was by Rev. J. S. W and the Benediction by Rev. ATT'Y GEO. H. DE REEF spirited citizens, lad by Rev. R. T. Reed, Dr. J. O. Morley and Atty. G. H. De Reef, assisted by the County Council of Defense, the Loyalty Legion and the Red Cross Asso. prepared to give them a send-off befitting the occasion. The meeting was held at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church on Friday night, Oct. 26 and was attended by the largest crowd ever assembled there. Addresses were made by General Chas. King, U. S. Army, who appeared in uniform, Col. J. A. Watrous, Rev. R. T. Reed, Att'y J. G. Thurman, Corporal Williams, late of the 10th U. S. Cavalry, Rev. S. Russell and a parting word of advice by Rev. J. O. Morley, D. D., pastor of the church. Mr. Leon B. Lamfrom of the Red Cross, made a brief address after which he distributed to the men "Comfort Kits" the gift of his organization. The affair was one long to be remembered. Through Miss Luella Bradley, Mrs. Henry Van Brunt of Marshall St., sent five dollars to get the men smokes MME GLADY SELLERS SMACK Upon the suggestion of the Local Board, District No. 2, who contributed $1, a fund was started and in less time than it takes to tell of it, $26.30 was contributed. The Phyllis Wheatley Art Club and the Woman's Improvement Club through Mines J. W. Roach and R. H. Baylor respectively, distributed cigars and tobacco. Miss Marie A. Burgette read an original poem. Mrs. Gladys Sellers Smack rendered the "Star Spangled Banner" as only she can render it and Mr. Walter Revels sang the "Warrior Bold" NO.21 in grand style accompanied by his daughter, Miss Elinor Revels. An eight-piece orchestra furnished by the Council of Defense rendered patriotic music and the singing was led by the choir. The Invocation was by Rev. J. S. Woods and the Benediction by Rev. J. O. Morley, D. D. Attorney G. H. DeReef acted as chairman of the meeting. In the meanwhile other forces were at work to make the actual departure a memorable one. Mel. Weaver's Society Fox Trot Orchestra. Wycliff's Ginger Jass Band and some outsiders who played instruments "got together" under the leadership of Mr. Laight, and formed a BAND. And it was SOME BAND! In 18 hours by the clock they had an organization, supplied with in- ATT'Y J. G. THURMAN struments obtained in devious ways — mostly borrowed — that would be a credit to the great Sousa in his best days. At 6:15 Saturday morning from the Auditorium to which had come coiled citizens from all parts of the city, many of them never before out of bed so early, led by Mel Weaver, carrying a large American flag and supported on either side by Attorneys De Reef and Thurman and followed by "Laight's Eighteen Hour Band" playing "No. 1" of its repertoire, the procession started for the Union Station. Down Cedar St. on 3rd and South on 3rd the procession about two blocks long, wended its way winning the plaudits of the populace. At the station the BAND rendered a concert of patriotic airs. Flags for the occasion to the number of about 200 were distributed by some one moved by the same spirit that animated the rest of the program and the entire affair was conducted in a manner worthy of great credit. And best of all it showed the men about to leave that they were not being neglected. It was one of the finest lessons in patriotism imaginable, and created considerable favorable comment from other people at the station. Who was there? It is easier to tell who was not there. /Everybody who woke up in time was there and then some. The following are the men who left for camp: Robert Merritt, H. R. Grant, Robt. Finley, N. Lindsay B. B. Jones, M. Bartlett, Clay Rivers, H. McBride, C. F. Graves, Wm. Whitefield, W. H. Thomas, J. A. Bell, L. Custis, E. McCoy, John Parker Earl Long, James Ingram, R. Peoples, G. Jackson, and J. Henry. The original poem read by Miss Burgette is for sale by Miss G. M. Reuben at Wisconsin Blade Office. Wisconsin Weekly Blade ‘A National Journal of Opinion and os ete JONOMIDMR 2 a Entered as second-class matter June 8, 1916, at the post office at Madison, Wis., under the Act of March 3, 1879. 7 “ 4 Be 4 “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 Travelin Representative. a SUBSCRIPTION: | ae One year ....seeeeeeeee scene $1.50 Six months ......seseeseeees 1.00 Three months ......+-sseeee 50 Der orca Noon c= ay The D. G. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of ‘The Blade Address all communications to Tur Wisconsin Werk.y Buape, 312 N. Henry St. Money sent by express money order, or registered letter at our own risk, otherwise at risk of the sender. JIM .DALE Young Jimmy Dale, across our street, 1s just a gawky lad, He grew so fast, the doctors said, His heart was mighty bad, ‘They wouldn't let .him do much work, Or any hearty play. But, just the same, they drafted Jim, And Jim has gone away. Jim was a sort of great, big kid, And was fooling all the while; So, when they ordered him to camp, He went there with a smile. Jim Dale is in the army now, Lank legs, bum heart and all, To fight like other drafted men That got the country’s call. God, yes! Jim’s heart may drop him dead Or he may live to be Shot all to pieces ‘‘over there’’— What odds to you or met By thunder! It’s these odds to . you: If kids like Jim can go, With smiles, to tight our wars for us, We can put up the dough! If we can buy a bond or two, And don't, whils dim, poor cuss, Goes smiling off to death or wounds— Then hell's too good for us! rs P. Butler in Milwaukee Jour. nal, BLADELETS Let us acquit ourselves as men, Comoutlage is the art of fooling people. Having registered to fight, you onght now to register to vote. It takes all sorts of peopie to make a world: that’s why you and we find a place in this one. A friend is one who, while he knows all your faults, keeps them to himself and loves you in spite of then, Most people are ready to be lieve evil reports of you, however ampossible they may appear, than the good that appears reasonable, A physical instructor at North- western University has discov ered a ‘perfect girl"? That's nothing new; we discovered her long ago. (We hope the ‘mis. sis’’ sees this.) “With a million or more sons breaking home ties for war's ad- venture, fraught with all its tragic ‘possibilities, the — word ‘Mother’ looms large among the elements involved in the nation’s present crisis.’’ BARRY ON COLORED TROOPS The contingent of colored men selected for army service under the new law, numbers nearly 70, 000, These men, who must be con- ceded all of the rights of citizen- ship, are now being sent to can- tonments to be uniformed and given the same discipline that the white soldiers are receiving. In these places they will be formed into companies, battalions and regiments, and later, when they are fully equipped and thorough. ly disciplined, they will become division commands and sent to France to bear their share in the world war. Judging the future by the past, these colored soldiers will bear ‘the burdens with the same eredit to themselves that other colored burden bearers have manifested in past American wars. Realizing that there may arise friction between the two races in the camps, Maj. Gen. Barry, com- mander of 25,000 soldiers at Camp Grant, has taken steps to prevent the misfortune of any- thing like race troubles, and doubtless the same precaution will be taken by the commanders of other cartonments. ‘The country is in no humor for race difficulties between its sol- diers. The colored man in uni- DRAFTED NEGROES ARE PILLSBURY HOUSE GUESTS Minneapolis, Minn.— Drafted Negroes of the Sixth ward who will leave for Camp Dodge Oc. tober 30 were guests of the board and of the South Side Commercial club last night at Pillsbury Settle. ment house. Members of the club presented each man a sweater with detach able arms and a scarf and socks te mateh. Short talks were made by Emil Nelson, chairman of — the board, and F. IL, Forssell, princi pal of the Jackson, Clay and Pea. hody schools The colored soldiers, who num. bered 12, are all eager to get into training, according to members of the board. WHITES TAKE NEGRO CON. TROL Hundreds Volunteer as Noncom- mission Officers Camp Zachary Taylor, Louis- ville, Ky.— Several hundred white “soldiers of the new national army have responded to a call for vol “unteers to. serve as noncommis sioned officers in a battalion of Negro soldiers to be formed for noncombatant service as laborers ao the battle lines in France. The men offering their services aire drawn from every unit in camp and inelude soldiers from Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, Prospects that by attaching them selves to this labor battalion they would see service in France long before any other unit of the ‘Kighty fourth division is said to have been the principal attraction which eaused the rush of volun. teers. NEGROES. AT CAMP. GRANT Camp Grant, Rockford, I. Maj. Gen. Thomas I, Barry called the 300 oftivers of his contonment hetore him Friday and spoke of the treatment he said must be ac- corded the Negroes coming into camp, He said race trouble in the army results from inexperience and_ is brought to a head by some epithet applied by the white men to the Blacks. The latter, he said, must be accorded the same treatment as the whites, A number of Negroes from Chi eago joined the camp Saturday Fourteen from Beloit, Wis., arriv: ed by automobile a day ahead of time MILWAUKEE NEGROES AR RIVE IN CAMP CUSTER Battle Cree k, Mich—For. ty negtd selects from Milwaukee reached Camp Custer with a doven from Michigan points, ad- vance gnard of the 600 due Nov. Ist. The negroes will have bar- ravks at the southeast end of the vamp with their own parade srounds, streets and Y. M. C. A, building. Later 300 will be sent to Camp Upton, Yaphank, L. 1, and eventually all will he mobi- lived in one division, This will not take place until shortly. be- fore the negroes are ready for service over seas, You may ‘resolute’? ‘til the cows come home, but unless you DO, it will avail you nothing. form has all of the rights that the white soldiers posses, and if he is a brave and dutiful servant of the republic is entitled to like re- spect. - ‘The men now entering the can. tonrfients will have as company commanders and lieutenants, offi cers of their own color, and some battalions will be commanded by colored officers, but nearly all of their majors, all of their lieuten- ant colonels, colonels, brigadier generals and. major generals will he taken from the regular army Such of these officers as are in the cantonments will co-operate with commanders of the white soldiers in preserving good order and har. ‘mony between the races, | Gen. Barry, as a first step in seeing that no race dissension ap. pears in Camp Grant, has given all of his officers a plain talking fo. They were told that the late. est arrivals must be accorded the same treatment, in all respeets, that is extended to the white sol- diers. The timely example of Gen. Barry is worthy of imita- tion by the other , cantonment commanders. ‘ Let there be no East St. Louis exhibitions in our national army. Respect for Uncle Sam’s uniform requires that, and respect for the ‘uniform is first due from the mar ‘inside of it-—Milwaukee Sentinel. Chicago, Tl, (Continued from page 1) All parents are urged to let their children join the Juvenile, as they are greatly needed. ‘The report was much enjoyed and in- spiring, and several members of. fered to pay the dues of the chil- dren whose parents are unable to pay. The Stork Limited visited In- mate Julia Rudd, leaving a fine daughter who was given the name Naomi after the Household, we are very proud of our name sake. STRANGERS’ REST HOUSE. HOLD NO. 5125. After an interesting meeting on the 25th, we adjourned and turned the remainder of the even- ing over to our Booster Commit- tee and our guest, as we have a large campaign on for LIBERTY BONDS of Peace, Happiness and Prosperity, and ‘increasing our membership. We call this our social evening and each inmate was to invite a friend or two to meet the officers and Inmates of the Household of which they wish to join. The following program was rendered, Welcome Address. by W. C. Wilson, M. N. G., Instru- mental Solo by Miss Clyde Me- Cline., Address, Hon, B. H, Lucas, Rep. of Ist Sen, Dist. on Frater- nalism, Instrumental Solo by 4G. Inmate Slaughter, Address on Mi- gration of the Negro Northward by Hon, B. F. Mosely, Instrumen- tal Solo by Miss Helen Hunter, Address on Fraternal Societies and their obligations, by District Grand Master G, T. Kersey, Vocal Solo by Mr. G. FE. Williams, Chorus by Englewood Dramatic Club, After this program was rendered our guest and Inmates were served refreshments. While the iron was hot, we received one application for membership with the promise of several more. Don't knock but boost,’ is our slogan. ST. MONICA HOUSEHOLD NO. 5062. St. Monica Household of Ruth met the third Wednesday of last month with a large attendance. The recorder, Mrs, Lottie H. Mil- ler, who has been visiting in Washington has returned, Visit- ors of the evening were Mrs. Lu- ella Young, District Grand Right Noble Govenor and Miss Ella Q. Berry. HUTCHINSON LODGE NO. 1362 Hutchinson Lodge No, 1362 held a largely attended interest- mg meeting last Thursday even- ing. $50.00 were voted out fyr relief of brother Odd Fellows im- plieated at Eust St. Louis. The work of amendments to the by- laws when completed will prac- tically abolish the old form of as- sessments and establish a regular monthdy fee to cover all demands of the lodge. It is also intended to inaugurate a checking system in paying bills for the lodge. Bros, John Bell, George Alexan- der and Eugene Stone reported upon properties of Brother Cal- houn Coleman who is to become an inmate of the Old Soldier's Home at Danville, Il. Makeshifts are not needed in the battle of right against wrong nor are misfit leaders wanted to direct the fight. Mr. Clifford Dobbs of the Naval Reserve, is in the city on a ten days’ furlough. He points with pride to his LIBERTY BOND but- ton, having bought a $200 bond. The entertainment and dance given by the Unity Club on the 2ith for the benefit of the Provi dent Hospital, was a success. ‘The various churches in the city have also contributed certain amounts for this Hospital. ARNETT LODGE The last meeting of Arnett Lodge was full of activity and inspiration, various matters of importance were thrashed out to the satisfaction of all present. Bro. G. T. Kersey, our D, G. M. was present and dropped a few words of encouragement and gave instructions as to several phrases of the law, which was very help- ful. Two LIBERTY BONDS of $100 each were purchased by Ar- nett Lodge. We believe that we are helping the cause for good government also assisting in al- laying the discomfort of our no- ble men at the front. _ Four new members were added to the roll, as follows: IL.*A. Wat- kins, James Hawki, Jno. Franklin, J.N, Allen, Receipts of the even- ing were $74.00, The McKinley social Center Crochet Club are doing good work, making sweaters, coats, socks and other articles for our noble 8th and men of the National Army. All patriotic Race women are urged to join. They meet every Saturday from 2 to 5 P. M. Wednesdays from 7 to 9 P. M. at 3158 Forest Ave. Again we say to you Subseribe for The Blade. Pay your subseriptions. Adver- tise in The Blade. Get others in- terested in our work. i 1, T| Burrell, Traveling Repre- sentative, 3128 Dearborn St. Arthur Perkins, Correspondent, 455 KE. 31st St.” Phone 8960. NEGRO’S COTTON BALE ‘AND SEED BRING $216 Albany, Ga. Oct. 13.—Har- ty Holiday, colored holds the ree- ord price for a bale of cotton here this year. The bale weighed 715 pounds, and with the seed brought $216.49. THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SOCIAL AND INDUS. TRIAL CENTER - - Mwaukee. Wis. The Industrial League Home, located at 318 Cherry St., con. nected with social _ settlement work of the Booker T. Washing- ton Social and Industrial Center ‘was opened Wednesday, Oct. 31. ‘Tt is a large building Naving fifty ‘rooms, with a capacity of accom. modating one hundred men. fe each eeeen ie steam heated, electrie and gas lights and_all other modern improvements. The dormitory is a complete home for ‘men, with reading’ room, gym. nasium, smoking, game and music room, cafe and dining room. Any gentleman of good moral charac- ter may become a member of the Industrial League and secure ac- commodations in this league home at reasonable rates The follow- ing free activities will be of spe- cial benefit to patrons of the league home. Employment Bu- reau for men and women for city and country. Industrial instrue- tion and direction in skilled and common labor for men, telephone. bath, ete. Rey. J. S. Woods, Warden. INFANTRY BRIGADE OF TWO NEGRO REGIMENTS PROB- ABLE AT DODGE CONTONMENT Camp Dodge, Des Moines, The first provisional colored regiment at this camp, which for the past seven weeks’ has consisted of a white colonel. inajor and_ three captains, and five colored men from Minneapolis, sent here by their loeal board through error. is about to take form as a real or. ganization, The first group of Negroes called to the colors under the draft act will arrive here this morning. They will come from several sections of Iowa, Minne. sota’s quota of colored men under the first call is expected bere within the next few days. North Dakota and Hlinois also will send colored men here. With the 6.600 Negroes to ar. rive from Alabama, there will pe enough men to form a colored in- fantry brigace of two regiments If this is done Camp Dodge will get another brigadier genera! Col. George Eberly wil! be in charge of the Negroes’ registra- tion. THEGAS RANGE 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' keep- ing 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 Madison Gas & Electric Company 126 East Main Street The Emanuel Jackson Undertaking Co. 2559-61 South State Street CHICAGO, ILL. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Reliable Service, ReasonablePrices, CourteousTreatment Free Chapel in Connection Complete Line of Funeral Goods Autos for Hire OWNERS AND DIRECTORS. Dan M. Jackson, Geo. T. Kersey, David A. McGowan, Ahmed A. Rayner PHONE: CALUMET 6164 Out of town shipments 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.R. Steens and Pres. and Tress WA P Morris, Vice Pres J... Zebmter Vice Pres. KP. Riley Sec'y and Trust Officer 1M Kittleson, Aastant Mc's AR. Proust <P. Menges 8.7 Ssansen Herman ®fand 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 Second Hand Overcoats Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies’ Coats and Shoes alsu Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I buy anything you dont want Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Re- paired While You Wait ’ JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BUILDING Opposite C. & N. W. Depot W. R. Harris, state organizer, co-operative convention, is planning to visit Janesville and Beloit in the interest of organizing local associations. Mrs. A. Stewart was called to Hot Springs, Ark., because of the illness of her brother. Mrs. Hayes, who has been at the home of Mrs. Sadie Hichman for two months, has left for Baraboo enroute to Chicago. Ill. Capt. A. B. Fields paid the Blade office a visit this week. He was loud in praise of our efforts and achievements. He paid his subscription. He is a thorough race man and believes in doing and not talking. Frank Hoover was called to Kansas City, Mo., to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Adell Hoover. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Misses Lizzie Arms and Minnie Owens. Baraboo, were in the city Tuesday evening attending the Odd Fellow and Ruth entertainment. J. A. Adkins Jr. and C. A. Henderson bagged a number of wild fowl while hunting Sunday and made a presentation from their catch to the Blade staff. Mrs. Hattie Butterfield was a visitor at the Blade office and was a source of inspiration to the Staff on Wednesday. MR. JOS. GENTRY FALLS FROM BUILDING AND SUS- TAINS SERIOUS IN- JURIES On last Thursday, just as we came from press news arrived at the Blade office of the serious accident of Joseph Gentry who fell from the fourth floor of his home in the Langdon Apartments, Howard Place. Mr. Gentry sustained flesh wounds about the body and limbs and would have been instantly killed had not the force of the fall been checked by a clothes line which was stretched in the yards. Mr. Gentry is an old resident of this city and is slowly recovering under the vigilance of Dr. Walter Shelton. PROF. C. B. HOSMER REJOINS TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE FIELD SECRETARY Headquarters 1924 E. Stuart St. Springfield, Ill. Prof. C. B. Hosmer is again with Tuskegee Inst., in charge of Publicity. He is well known through the west and needs no introduction. He was united in wedlock on the 22nd inst. to Miss Fannie E. Eanerly, a teacher of A. & M. College, Tallahassee, Fla. We wish them a long and prosperous life in the new field and Matrimonial Sea. HOUSEHOLD AND ODD FEL LOWS GIVE PARTY Three Prizes Awarded (By Staff Correspondent.) The Young Smart Set of Madison enjoyed the Hollowe'en party given Tuesday evening at Kehl's Dancing Academy, by the Household of Ruth and Odd Fellows. Music and dancing were features of entertainment. Punch was served. First prizes were awarded to Misses Minnie Owens, Baraboo, and G. M. Reuben, Milwaukee, in Red Cross Nurse and male impersonations, respectively. John Olver, n Mexican Out Law impersonation received second prize. SAYS OFFICER "COAXED" MEN TO STOP RIOTS East St. Louis, Ill. — Col. S. O. Tripp, commanding the Illinois militia, during the race riots here, "coaxed" his men instead of commanding them to defend fifteen negroes besieged by a mob, it was charged before the congressional hearing. Robert H. Thomas, secretary of the Hill-Thomas Line & Cement Co., made the charge. "I had called fifteen negroes who worked as drivers for me, into the stable shortly before noon," said Thomas. "Later I went to lunch. When I returned there was a mob in front of the stable and shots were being fired into the building and stones hurled through the windows. I ran to the city hall and told the officer that the negroes probably would be massacred. "It took me some time to con- Cohn's GENERAL STORE 754-6 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE TADISON • WISCONSIN SCHOOL SUPPLIES Children's Wear—Knee Pants, Blouses, Hosiery and Shoes PHONE 3006 vince Tripp of the seriousness of the affair. Then he offered to send eight militiamen. He called some young men by their Christian names. One of them said he didn't have time to go because he hadn't been to supper and another said he had just got off duty and 'why shouldn't someone else go.' He coaxed the militiamen. "When I got back the plant was in flames. The loss was more than $40,000. The negroes got out of the stable in some way, but not before two had been shot." Proclamation No.1 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. Buchanan, our Deputy District Grand Master lives in this city. His life and his 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. WANTED Roomers. Neat, up-to-date accommodations. Apply 235 State St One block of State Capitol. 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. IF YOU FAIL TO GET THE BLADE REMEMBER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS UNPAID. ADVERTISE in the BLADE It'll pay you! MARINELLO SHOP Mrs. Wm. Wengel, Prop. Facial and Scalp Treatments A Specialty Phone 79 223 State St Madison, Wisconsin S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry,Game,Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee 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 COHN'S GEN'L. STORE bargains in goods for school 754 W. Washington is offering children. J. M. ROBINSON UNDERTAKER SCIENTIFIC CASKETS AND F 10-12 Dupont S SCIENTIFIC EMBALMING CASKETS AND ROBES FOR SALE 10-12 Dupont St.. Atlanta. Ga. If you are away from home north, south, east or west and need the services of and undertaker, just ship body aud telegraph Ship bodies in plain, cheap coffins, and buy caskets, robes, etc., at destination. 221 So. Wyman St., South of Interurban R.R.Sta. Prices 10-15-20 and up F. N. PAYNE, Prop. KINY Hair Grows Long, Soft, Silky Gentlemen: I am soaming you, you are soaking to bat you see what your EXELENTO QUININE POMADE has done for my hair, it has grown toaches long and is very thick, soft and silky and I can now fix my hair any way, want to fix the best that grows in the world. LUCA HANS Don't booled all your life by using some fast preparation which claims to straighten kinky hair. You are just fooling yourself by using it. Kinky hair cannot be made stright. You must have hair first. Now this EXELENTO QUININE POMADE is a Hair Grower which feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and makes kinky nappy hair grow long, soft and silky. It cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair at once. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS MANTA ENTERWHERE Write for Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. COLORED Men and Women desiring income when sick or injured call ROOM 608 211 GRAND AV. and see Harvey Stith, colored Gen'l Agent of the NORTH AMERICAN LIFE & CASUALTY CO. who issues a sick and accident policy that will pay you for every day you are laid up, sick or injured. Office open daily, 7 to 9 o'clock, Wednesday and Saturday evenings. SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 and EMBALMER EMBALMING OBES FOR SALE t.. Atlanta. Ga. The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN United State Capital Surplus and Un OFFICERS A A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay M. H. Sater, Bank of No. 144 United States Depository Surplus and Undivided Profits $440 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR No. 144 States Depository and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 CERS AND DIRECTORR United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier ank of Wiscons H. Sater, Assistant Cashier of Wisconsin Bank of Wisconsin HAVE YOUR GOWNS, HATS, COATS and other apparel always fresh and new looking by sending them here to be dry cleaned. With our aid your ardrobe will always be in first-class condition. With our help you need never wear an old looking article of apparel. Every time we dry clean any part of your costume we rewear freshness Steam Dye Works Old Reliable." Established 1884. W. STRELOW, Prop. Phone 2485 Madison Stead "The Old Reliable 116 S. Pinckney St. W. 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Southern Branch, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. N. C. Person days ea GROWN N. C. ALBERTA VILLA An Ideal Home For All Modern and Up- Located in the B of Mi SECURE RESERVA H. B. KIN PHONE 1 501 Galena St. A R A C E E Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N.C. Persons in the South can get the days earlier by writing THE GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 89 N. C. BERTA VILLA, MILWAUKEE, W. I. Ideal Home For the Traveling Home and Up-To-Date Accommodation Located in the Residential Section of Milwaukee. CURE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE H. B. KINNER, Prop. PHONE LINCOLN 2793L ena St. Milwaukee ACE ENTERPRI Persons in the South can get their goods three days earlier by writing THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr., P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. VILLA, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Home For the Traveling Public Up-To-Date Accommodations in the Residential Section of Milwaukee. RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE J. KINNER, Prop. PHONE LINCOLN 2793L Milwaukee, Wis. ALBERTA VILLA, MILWAUKEE, WIS. An Ideal Home For the Traveling Public All Modern and Up-To-Date Accommodations 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 BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY, Manager H GEORGE DAVENPORT, Assistant Manager Thirty-Third Street and Wabash CHICAGO, ILL. South Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Carr you within a block of the hotel! Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatres All rooms have hot and cold running water, Telephone, ELE Steam Heat and Elevator Service day and night. Third Street and Wabash CHICAGO, ILL. On Side Elevated, Indiana Avenue or State St. Carr you within a block of the hote! Twenty Minutes to Principal Theatre have hot and cold running water, Telephone, El Steam Heat and Elevator Service day and night. Street and Wabash Ave. HICAGO, ILL. 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Clark, Cashier THE DRESS THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. Phone 2485 Mrs. Ida Massie is visiting her mother, Mrs. William Ogg. Mr. J. B. Calimese left for Normal, Ill., Wednesday morning. Miss Susie May Bates was visiting her mother in Madison, Ky., last Sunday. Miss Mamie C. Bates visited her cousin during the Hallowe'en period at Richmond, Ky. Mr. Mitchell Strickland is visiting his sick uncle for Hallowe'en. PEYTONTOWN KY Mrs. Mary White has a fine baby girl, a gift that the stork left at her home about two weeks ago. Mrs. Sarah B. Miller left for Rihmond Ind., Tues. morning where she will spend the winter with her son, Mr. Chas Miller. Mrs. Minnie Baylum was unfortunate in losing her baby daughter, the child was still-born. She has our deepest sympathy. Mrs. Mary Bates Burnam is the proud mother of a fine baby girl which was born to her last Tuesday eve. Both mother and daughter are doing well. Little Ivory Pearl Brooks, daughter of Mrs. Mary Brooks, is very sick with typhoid fever. Mr. Curry Harris is expested to die at any time. Miss Ossie F. Campbell was in Rishmond, Ky., Thursday. Mrs. Rachel Phelps of Bered, Ky., is visiting her grandchildren, little Miss Rachel, Gladys, Mary Elizabeth and Russell Miller of this place. Mrs. Alena Newman is visiting her father, Mr. Daniel Phelps. RED HOUSE, KY, NEWS One of the swellest affairs of the season was that of the weddgin of Mr. Honford Clay and Miss Lillian Oldham, Oct. 18th, 1917. They received many valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs. Thos Clay gave a swell supper in their honor. Mrs. Susie Cregfler, Mr. Phelps sister of Whitehall, Ky., attended the Clay and Oldham wedding. Mr. Hugely Bradley has gone to Indianapolis, Ind., to accept a position. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wallace spent Sunday in Cincinnati, they report a pleasant time. Mr. Chas, Borum of Peyton-town, Ky., attended church at this place Sunday. BELOIT BIDS FAREWELL TO COLORED BOYS (By Blade News Service.) Beloit, Wis., Nov. 1—Saturday, Oct. 27, the little band of eleven colored drafted boys assembled at the "Y" where they were met by admiring friends, and presented with gifts and heard words of en- couragement and patriotism from Rev. J, S. A. Mitchum, A. M, E. Church. Rev. W. S. Williams presented each recruit with a handsome razor and to Messrs. Brown and Jones he gave pocket knives with his signature engraved thereon. As the eleven sons of color went in training, they left behind a citizenary that will not forget them, while with their service and perhaps their lives they uphold the integrity of this commonwealth. In our hearts they shall ever be dear and before HIS Throne they shall be remembered by us. Geo. Barr has undergone two operations as a result of injuries sustained in an accident at F. S. M. We wish him a speedy recovery. The funeral services of the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. McCord, East Broad St., were held at the home Friday afternoon. Rev. Mitchel officiating. A stove and a pan of hot water fell upon the boy Wednesday evening, scalding him so badly that he died within forty-eight hours after the accident. R Mayo is improving. He was indisposed for some time. Mr. Mayo is a veteran of San Juan. The banquet given by the Relief Club Thursday evening was numerically, financially and socially successful. The guests were well toasted by the many speakers who responded to the master of ceremony, Mr. West Music from a well trained orchestra pleased the happy throng from 8:30 to 11 P. M. An original poem was read by W. S. Williams. The Women's Mite Missionary Society of Emanual Baptist Church raised a special offering for the trustees last Sunday, despite the inclement weather. The pastor, Rev. Geo. J. Fox, deli- ered a helpful, inspiring discourse from "She hath done all she could." The B. Y. P. U. held its session at 6:30. A large crowd attended. The topic was ably and zealously handled by Misses Garden Williams and West. Bros. Guyton and A. G. Cook are evincing much interest in the society. The deacon board will hold a $1.00 rally the second Sunday in Nov MILWAUKEE NOTES (By Blade News Service.) (By Blade News Service.) Joe Sorrell, 16 Chestnut Street, has returned from a two weeks' business trip to Buxton, Iowa. Mrs. Sorrell will leave for a month's vacation at her home in Buxton and other points east very soon. Miss Addie Moore stopped in the city Saturday enroute to her home in Aurora from Twin Cities, and visited her brother, Dr. V. W. Moore, who is studying at the Marquette University. Mrs. Mildred Howard, 609 Chestnut street, has returned from Osnikosh, Wis., where she went to bury her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Love are cozily situated in their new domicile at 908 Winnebago Street, where they will be pleased to entertain their many friends. Mrs. Love's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson remained at 331 Sixth street. Mrs. G, E. McFarland, who has been visiting Rev. and Mrs. J. Fox, Beloit, Wis., has returned home. Calvary Baptist Church Pastor S. Russell asks that the church offer special prayer for the soldier boys, who left Milwaukee for Camp Custard, Battle Creek, Miih., Saturday morning. The church had great services all day. This week is mobilization week at Calvary. The missionary society raised $20.00 in their bazaar last week, Mesdames G. E. McFarland and M. Prevatt, secretary and president, respectively. Don't knock and slam and slap At every body on the map, But phsh and pull and boost and boom, And use up all the room, At Calvary Baptist Church next Sunday. If you are in search, Of your kind of a church, The kind of a church you like, You need not slip, Your duds in a grip, And start on a long, long hike. You will only find, What you leave behind If you search the whole world they thru. When you knock the church, • Yourself you smirch, Its the church, its you. If you are in search, Of your kind of a church, Don't search the whole world thru. But learn to command, The forces at hand, Its the church, its you. (Rev. S. Russell. Beginning Oct 12, at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church, Milwaukee, Rev, J. O. Morley, D. D., assisted by Rev. T. L. Scott of Chicago, will conduct a series of revival meet- ings. OSHKOSH NEWS (By Blade News Service.) Oshkosh, Wis., No. 17.—William Johnson entertained a few of his friends with an Oriental luncheon in his Apartments at 356 Broad St. Monday evening, Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frizer, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Moon, Miss Price and Mr. Robert Derea of Chicago. Berkley Mitchell spent Sunday in the city, the guest of his brother Hernert. Mr. Mitchell has been called to Rockford where he will enter training for the U. S. Army. W. S. Hart, Neenah, Wis., celebrated his 22nd birthday Tuesday, Oct. 23. Among the many useful presents received were two beautiful night shirts with a $5.00 gold piece in each pocket, the gift of his wife. A delicious birthday dinner was served in his honor. Covers were laid for six. Those present were Calvin Butler, Neenah; W. Mitchel, Chicago; and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Smith, Oshkosh. George Newsome has furnished a comfortable home on Division St. where his mother, sister, and daughter will reside in the future. Owing to the severe rain and snow storm, Messrs. Eli Rice, Clendonon and Buttler could not entertain at Ripon last Monday. The Ebony Film Co., are still making pictures in this city and will remain until we have a heavy snow fall. We hope that will be a long time. SHOP EARLY SHOE BARGAINS Ripp's Shoe Sale will last but a short time. The way people have responded is the best evidence of Real Bargains. Every Shoe in Stock Marked Down Women's Nut Brown Novelty Shoes value to 7.50 5.95 Women's Shoes, big assortment on t able many pretty styles to $5. 2.95 Misses' and Child, dull and patent, cloth top shoes 2.45 Ripp's S 224 Sta Millinery op's Shoe Sh 224 State Street linery and Blous Millinery and Blouses For The Next Week We Will Offer SPECIAL PRICES on Trimmed Hats and Blouse See our new line of $1 Shapes and Children's H Trimmed Hats and Blouse See our new line of Shapes and Children's H Trimmed Hats and Blouses See our new line of $1 Shapes and Children's Hats M. DUFFY Quick Service 401 State St. Quick Service Printing Co. 324 State Street, MILWAUKEE ORDERS By-Laws, Minutes, Bus Cards, Bills Wedding Invitation ALL WORK A Practical Printer, Tw ROBT. WI ORDERS BY, MAIL Lvs, Minutes, Business and Profes- Cards, Bills and Posters Building Invitations and Calling C ALL WORK GUARANTEED tactical Printer, Twenty Years Experi ROBT. WHITE, Prop. 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