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THE WISCONSIN Official Organ of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. A NATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPINION AND CIRCULATION HON. OLIVER A. CLARK A HUGE SUCCESS ADDRESS MAMMOTH CROWD IN HISTORIC G. A. ROOMS WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL Ably Pleads For "Race and Democracy" RESOLUTION BY SEC'Y M. O'BANNA, --- PUBLIC RECEP TION AND ANNIVERSARY AUSPICES LINCOLN MEMORIAL SOCIETY VOL. II Albert L. Weaver, Pres. The citizens of Madison enmassa were presented a social and civil stimulus by the Lineohn Memorial Society when Honorable Oliver A. Clark delivered a masterful address on "The Negro and Democracy" at the fifth annual celebration. Hon. Attorney Clark proved himself an eloquent, diplomatic orator. He was repeatedly interrupted by rounds of applause by the enthusiastic appreciative audience. The monster affair was staged in the historic Grand Army of the Republic Rooms at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The walls of this stately palatial room are hung with pictures of heroes of the Grand Army and their flags and barriers were arranged to display befitting decorations for the occasion. The rooms with a seating capacity of near two thousand was well filled by representatives of both races and all professional and social strata. The president Albert L. Weaver presided. Associated with Attorney Clark on the program was Commander Wm. McKay who presented greetings from the G. A. B. The Red, White and Blue Fife and Drum Corps and a special choir led by Hon. W. R. Harris NOTES FROM THE DISTRICT GRAND SECRETARY'S Office Paris, Ill., Febr. 9, 1918. Word comes that the members of Surprise Lodge, 9466, Galesburg, Ill., had their lodge room destroyed by fire. They are meeting in the hall of Little Bee, 2511. Bro. W. J. Easley, member of Little Bee, 2511, Galesburg, was married on the 16th ult. His many friends throughout the district extend to him and his new wife hearty congratulations. Bro. T. S. Patton, P. S. of Little Bee, 2511, has resigned. Bro. Patton is an expert printer and is employed by one of the largest printing establishments in the northwest. Bro. A. B. Thomas, the son of the Mayor of Brooklyn, Ill., is elected P. S. of Love Joy Lodge, 9763. At one time he was a student in the University of Illinois and at present is serving as a patrolman of the police force of Brooklyn. Bro. Benjamin Ricks. Centralia, Ill., is re-elected for the tenth time as P. S. of Centralia Lodge, 3216. He possesses some of the principles of his late father, Calvin Ricks, well known, not only in Centralia, but by the older members throughout the States of Illinois and Wisconsin. "Been", as he is commonly called in his home city, owns considerable property, is an all-race-man, and is looked on by the leading white citizens of the place as a leader of his people. Bro. Robert Stokes, for many years the P. S. of Golden Fleece, 1615. Chicago, has resigned, owing to the heavy work in the Post Office Department, where he has served as a mail carrier for Victor C. Turner, Toastmaster furnished the musical part of the program. Hon. Editor J. Anthony-Josey introduced the speaker after whose vivid discourse Mune, MaryHorton sang "Beyond the Gates", and the assembly was tendered informal reception in Maceabee Hall. This enormous dining corridor was patriocally decorated with red, white and blue ribbon. The table formed the initial "L" and the color scheme was carried out in the banquet which was served in four courses. Here Victor C. Turner, Esq., presided as toast master and acquitted himself quite efficiently. Among those who participated in this feature of the celebration were, Reverends L. J. Phillips, Z. P. Smith, Attorney H. S. Siggleko, Messrs. Benj.Butts, L.Shepard, C. W. Glover, J N. Wilson, Mrs. Ida Henderson and Miss G. M. Reuben, Attorney Clark and Mr. Turner both made themselves popular by declaring themselves in favor of Woman's Suffrage. With very fitting remarks the president told of the plan of the L. M. S. to remain a permanent organization for the stimulation of the society of Madison. years. He was an exceptionally good secretary, was always at his post of duty and no doubt will be greatly missed by the members of his lodge. Another old veteran of the Order has been called to answer the roll call, in the person of Bro. R. R. Gordon, Milwaukee. Wis. He was an old soldier and did a great work in Milwaukee, having set up the first lodge in that city, known as Gordon, 5693, and served as its P. S. for fifteen years. He died at 4 o'clock, Monday morning, January 14, and was buried at the National Soldiers' Home, Wednesday, the 16th, with Gordon Lodge, 5693, and Esther Household of Ruth, 2195, as attendants. Bro, Geo. T. Kersey, District Grand Master, was in East St. Louis, a few days ago, looking after the welfare of the members and families who were so miserably treated by the notorious mob last summer. He will shortly make recommendations as to the distribution of funds donated by many of the lodges for the relief of the suffering families who are in need of fuel, clothes and food. The members of Dexter Lodge, 2702, Mound City, Ill., had the misfortune to have their beautiful two story building destroyed by fire some weeks ago. The building was centrally located in the heart of the city, on Main St. Everything was lost except the seal and the ledger of the P. S. The building was insured but the amount is not sufficiently large enough to react a new building and meet the requirements of the City Council. The members have made an appeal for help, and any funds donated should be sent by money order to Bro, J. R. Campbell, P. S., and a receipt will be returned. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14, 1918. A number of the members of Excelsior Lodge, 9354, Jacksonville, Ill., have awakened to the fact of the real worth of the principles of Old Fellowship, and have reorganized and started out with the determination to hold themselves together as one solid phalanx. It is hoped that they will succeed and that the members of Fame, 2206, one of the oldest and most profitable lodges in the jurisdiction, will encourage these members in their efforts. NEWS FROM GOMPANY INF. 365TH INF., CAMP GRANT, ILL. First Lieutenant Leon Stewart and Miss Dorothy V. Horton, St. Louis Mo., were united in marriage. Lieutenant Stewart has seen much service in the Regular Army. At present he second in command of Co. 365th Inf., the company of which Captain Harry W. Mills is the efficient commander. Lieut. Stewart is the senior lieutenant of the entire regiment. His co-workers District Grand Master, Bro., Ge. T. Kersey, who has served for many years as the P. S. of Hutchinson Lodge, 1362, Chicago, has resigned to the regret of its hundred of members. Bro. Kersey is known by every Odd Fellow in the great city of Chicago, and his work as a financial builder is known. It was through his untiring efforts that the great Odd Fellows' Building on State Street was erected. He is now associated with the largest funeral directors in the city, kown as the Emmanuel Jackson Undertaking Co., and most every day has as high as six to ten funerals under its direction. Bro. Kersey is the secretary and general director of the firm, and on account of the many duties connected with this firm and that of District Grand Master, he found it impossible to serve further as P. S. The Permanent Secretaries of every lodge should call the attention of their members to General Law, NCIX, of the General Law, 1915, edition. pages 76 to 78, to Thanksgiving and Ogden Days. The first of these days is set for first day of March and shall be known as Peter Ogden Day, and the second Sunday in May shall be known as a day of thanksgiving. In each town and city where there are located two or more lodges they shall hold a Joint Thanksgiving exercise. Let Ogden Day be properly celebrated and in this way make those who are not members of the Order fully acquainted with the history of Peter Ogden, our founder of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, and what its principles stand for. Let a committee be appointed to extend invitations to the citizens to attend these exercises, and no doubt out of the courtesies extended good citizens would get interested and cast their membership with the Lodge or household. To get good and responsible people to join any order nowadays, an effort must be put forth to get them interested. District Grad Sec'y. SPECIAL NOTICE TO READERS It is the duty of every Odl Fellow and Ruthite to subscribe for the BLADE, the official organ of the Illinois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction. Some people who have received copies of the BLADE think they are on the FREE LIST. The Blade has NO FREE LIST. EVERY person who gets the paper is expected to pay $1.50 per year for it, regardless of fraternal or social status. In our last issue we referred to 2nd Lieut. Jessie J. Gleeden, 365 Inf. as 1st Lieut. We beg to make the correction. FINDS FRIENDS THRU BLADE Mrs. Hughes, Pittsburg, Pa., formerly Madison, saw the address of Mrs. Geo. Buckner in the Blade and surprised her with a letter. The letter stated that the writer is well and doing fine. Send in or telephone your news to company or if you intend to take a trip let your friends know it through A CORRECTION First Lieutenant Leon Stewart and Miss Dorothy V. Horton, of St. Louis, Mo., were united in marriage. Lieutenant Stewart has seen much service in the Regular Army. At present he is second in command of Co. F. 365th Inf., the company of which Captain Harry W. Mills is the efficient commander. Lieut. Stewart is the senior lieutenant of the entire regiment. His co-workers and the company wish him and the bride many years of happiness and a successful journey through life. The members of Company F are glad to welcome into our midst: Sergts, C. J. Booth, Jr., J. H. Dickerson, A. Battle, and Pvt. A. Giddens These men came to us from Columbus, New Mexico. They were formerly members of the famous 24th Inf., R. A. With this regiment they served in the Philippine Islands; and in Mexico with the Punic Expedition in pursuit of General Poneho Villa. The Government will award those who took part in this campaign a badge of honor known as the CampaignBadge. Each of these men are eligible to this badge. The other men of the company expect to learn a great many points about real soldering from these "Regulars". Sgts. Charles E. Mathews, Isaac Jackson, Madison Webster; Cpls. Joseph R. Watt, Daniel R. Ferguson, and Pvt. Pace Davis participated in the Military Pageant of the 183rd Brigade which was given at Rockford Tuesday, 5th, for the benefit of the Rockford Welfare League. The hall was crowded to its capacity. Many who had not previously purchased tickets were turned away. It was through the interest and effort of General Barnum that this entertainment was given; the exhibition was a decided success. Too much credit cannot be accorded Lieut. F. L. Drye, director, and the officers who assisted him in staging this Pageant. A very worthy title for this affair is "A Day and Night with General Barnum's 183rd Brigade". After the entertainment the men who took part returned to the camp and banquetted. This banquet was given through the thoughtfulness of General Barnum. The General expressed his gratitude of the outcome of the Pageant. He urged us to keep up many of the practices which gave color to the affair. Pvt. James Todd and Luther Waters lead the company in taking honors at the Rifle Range last Thursday. Pvt. Todd made a perfect score at 300 yards, slow fire; Pvt. Walters, 11 hits out of 13 shots at 100 yards, rapid fire. The officers are giving the company through training in firing. It is hoped that the men will take a great deal of interest in this work and reap the benefits. A spirit of rivalry has arisen in the company as to who is to be the best marksman. Out of this competition we expect great results. Sergt, Arthur Colvin: Copl, Walter Price: and Pvt. Ismon Smith, have been discharged from the service on account of their physical disability. We regret very much to loose the association of these men. Cpl. Price was recognized as the champion checker player of the company. The following appointments have recently been made in the company: Cpl. Charlie Booth, 1st Segt. Cpl. Allen Battle, Mess Segt. Mech. John Dickerson, Supply Sergeant. Cpl. Madison Webster, Sergt. Pvt. Daniel L. Ferguson, Cpl. Sergeant Andrew Johnson, of this company has entered the Officers' Training School. From recent reports Sergt. Johnson is making quite a success. We wish Sergt. Johnson the very best. 1820 WEEKLY BLADE Obie Houston and William Irving are pursuing a course in . . . Signal Corpse School. Sgt. Allen Battle is expecting to take a sail on the sea of maritime in a few weeks. Company "F" was glad to have Mrs. Hattie R. Barr and the Misses Gertrude Barr and Hunter Hopson as the week end visitors. We are always glad to welcome and entertain visitors during our off duty hours; they are a source of pleasure to us. Our long expected piano has come. Hours for social entertainment pass rapidly. Our comrades are welcome to share the pleasurable hours with us. In this connection the men of the company have one other problem to solve, that is: During the hours for social amusement, how we can best cause Sergts, Jackson and Jones to realize that they are not to occupy the piano stool the entire period, and that there are others who are anxiously waiting to try their hands in the game. It is hoped that we will not have to further call their attention to this fact. Pvt. John Bazell is to represent Company F in athletic contests at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium. Pvt. Bazell is well qualified in this field of activity, to bring glory to the company. Negroes Fit Soldiers The following recently appeared in the Milwaukee Journal. It has not been answered: To the Editor of the Journal: According to figures recently published by Provost Marshall General Crowder, 36 per cent of the negroes called and examined have been found fit material for soldiers and certified by service, as against 24 per cent whites examined. Can any of your readers explain this on any other theory than the physical superiority of the blacks? CHICAGO.ILL. Lodges, Church and Social Blade News Service. Blade News Service. Ezekiel Lodge is doing fine. Our officers are G. D. Stevenson, N. G.; C. D. Trice, V. G.; R. E. Smally, Secretary, and Chas. Hutchison, N. F.; Alvin Henry, W. C.; Clifford Children, P. N. F.; I. B. Jones, E. S. Our meeting nights are the second and fourth Tuesdays. Our sick are Brother Vernon Lightfoot, 4732 Wabash Ave. Sister McAlister is recovering after several weeks' illness. We hope to see her out again soon. The events of the day should inspire our people to unity and higher aspiration for social, civil, industrial and fraternal development and the protection of our families. If we fail in these achievements we will be forever branded as inferior Americans and a subordinate race. The Blade is endeavoring to publish the accomplishments of members of the Race in order to inspire others to loftier ambitions and brotherly love. Subscribe for it. $1.50 per year payable in advance. As soon as we get the list of Chicago lodges with the fee of $1.00 each, payable when the names are prescribed, we will publish our directory. ARNETT LODGE NO. 7455 A large attendance met with Arnett Lodge No. 7455, with Bro. Robert Scott, the newly elected Noble Grand in the chair. The V. G. Brother Harper reported Brothers James Lewis, J. Gannibil, C. E. Martin and Thomas Young sick and Brothers J. R. Barnes, Anthony Howard fully recovered. As a token of their hearty appreciation for the efficiency and effective service rendered by Brothers Arthur Perkins, P. A. Glaston and A. F. Hunt, the lodge unanimously voted to send them to the P. G. M. Council with all expenses paid. Our blind brother, Williams, received a donation from the lodge. N. G. Scott has entered into the work with vigor and enthusiasm and we look for good results. Remarks were made by N. F. Harris and Advocate I. T. Burrerll. Our next meeting will be Feb. 28th. LAKE MICHIGAN, NO. 5610 Lake Michigan Lodge No. 5610 met Feb. 4th with N. G., W. M. Randolph presiding, at the beginning of his seventh year. D. G. L., L. T. Burrell and Brother Arthur Parkins spoke in the interest of The Blade after which the Lodge voted to enroll in the Blade Directory. Because of the inclement weather the love feast of Michigan Lodge was postponed until Feb. 18th. A special program will be rendered. O. Anderson, John H. Sharp and Luke Shad were admitted into full membership. The impressive initiation portrayed the mental efficiency of Bro. H. Pickney and was extremely impressive. Bro. Lewis was also present. Receipts of the evening, $108.15. Disbursements, $66.00. Mrs. Fanny Vaughns, 3155 Ellis Ave., is confined to her bed with pneumonia. Mr. Lee Tannihill, 9 Wes, 35th St., is on the sick list. Mrs. Martha Bassell, 3024 Wentworth Ave., is on the sick list. Mr. Fred Burton, crack musician of the K. P. Band, also expert tailor, expects to go to Rockford soon in the next cousignment. A little book entitled The Revealed Songs of the Heavenly Father, by C. R. Baker, is very encouraging and uplifting. We find Mr. Baker to be a thorough Christian gentleman. Dr. Wayne Willis, Jr., Joseph Physician, is wide awake and always willing to respond to your call at any hour, day or night. Join the Directory movement, $4.00 a year, payable in advance. Let the people know where you are. Mrs. J. Nixon, 455 E. 31st St., is still confined to her bed with the Bright's disease. Dr. Jas. H. McClure, 3447 Prairie Ave., has been commissioned 1st Lieutenant in the U. S. Medical Corps. A splendid address was delivered by Attorney W. E. Mollison, 3353 S. Park Ave., at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, before the Bethel Literary Society on the subject of Lincoln and Douglas. Rev, C. T. Walker, D. D., pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga., will speak at the Olivet Baptist Church here next Wednesday afternoon. WATCH THE BLADE. President Lincoln is dead, but his ideas for the freedom of mankind still lives and are gradually being worked out to the satisfaction of those who are chiefly concerned. We were indeed sorry to know of the accidental death of Mr. Edward Taylor. The Blade extends sympathy to the family. The B. M. C. of the G. U. O. of O. F., scheduled to meet in New York in September, has been postponed until 1920. So now turn your mind and finance to the Golden Jubilee. The 50th anniversary of the G. U. O. of O. F. of Illinois and Wisconsin, Madison, Wis., August 6, 7, 8, 9, 1918. Let the Chicago Lodges bring forth their efforts for the success. Join us and help us to make this the banner year for The Blade. Do not be just a reader, but active in the call. The representative and correspondent will be around at any time from now on. If you mean business give us your readable matter and pay your subscription. I. T. Burrel, Representative, 3128 Dearborn St. Arthur Perkins Correspondent, 455 E. 31st St. Phone Douglas 8560. Mrs. Jessie L. Bond, Corres- pondent, 3564 Forest Ave. 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, 1873. 4 J. ANTHONY JOSEZ, Editor and Manager. GEO. H. DE REED, Contributing Editor. MILWAUKEE BRANCH H. B. Kinney Staff Correspondents. A. W. KNIGHT. L. J. OUSLEY I. T. BURRELL Traveling Representative Ore year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Three months ..... 50 Address all communications to Wisconsin Weekly Blade, 319 N. Henry St. money sent by express money order, or registered letter at our own lines, otherwise at risk of the sender. The D. C. L. is not responsible for any financial obligation of The Blade. The Power of a Smile. There's a wondrous lot of power In an honest, wholesome smile; It often starts a blessing That will travel for a mile, Why, when hearts are sad and heavy And the days are dark the white, You can notice that things brighten From the moment that you smile. What the rose is to the bower, What the jewel is to the ring. What the song is to the robin In the gladsome days, of spring, What the gold is to the sunsets That oft cur souls beguile, All this, and more, to people Is the blessing of a smile. When you see a face that's saddene By the cruelty of strife, Into which have come the wrinkles From the toils and cares of life, Just send a ray of sunshine, To smooth its brow a while, And bestow a passing blessing By the giving of a smile. B. W. BURLEIGH BLADELETS America First! There is nothing inconsistent about standing by the Government and demanding your rights. Some colored people often complain of a lack of time. Time is their greatest asset. Some very fine farmers are spoiled in making a poor grade of doctor or lawyer. "The crowd is generally good-natured but its judgments are seldom the judgments of history." When a policeman can get a man no other way he puts a charge of vagrancy against him and that gets him nearly every time. THE BLADE Gradually the people are beginning to see the value of the Blade, and as they realize its worth, they are turning toward it in a way which is encouraging. We are having applications to reopen agencies which have been dead for months, besides applications for places where the paper was never before sold. The people are waking up to the fact that the Blade is a representative of the race and is serving them as no other paper desires to serve them. It offers a class and an amount of service offered by no journals outside the race, and they are going to support it. WISCONSIN'S ONLY RACE JOURNAL IF YOU FAIL TO GET THE BLADE REMEMBER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS UNPAID. OUR BURDEN Under the heading "A Citizen", we recently paid our respects to that class of Negroes, who, by their utterances and acts, acts, have done so much to alienate our white friends and encourage our enemies. The character we endeavor to portray is far more familiar in the south where conditions are more favorable for his vile practices; though not altogether unknown in the north, Members of that class never hesitate, in their efforts to carry favor with the whites and thus gain some temporary personal benefit, to belittle their own race and inflict upon it a cruel reproach. To receive the white man's stamp of "a safe, wise and conservative leader of the Negroes", is to them the highest mark of dignity and honor. Just now the most conspicuous figure and notorious example of that class of race traductors is one Rev. Silas X. Floyd, D.D., of Augusta, Ga., who in an Emancipation Address at Macon under the guise of bringing to his people words of hope and encouragement, deliberately betrayed them into the hands of the enemy. Among other equally questionable things he says: "Every now and then you will hear Negroes saying that they have no chance, they have no rights — everything is against them. . . . Everytime I hear a colored man say a thing like that, I ask myself this question: 'What would he do with the chance if he had it?' A great many rights and privileges are not denied the colored man of the south, and what use is he making of his chances. More things are granted Negroes in the south then are denied them. . . . When you think of the small—relatively small—progress the Negro has made in education and in the accumulation of money and property and in the attaining of upright, honorable citizenship, you may well ask: what would the Negro do with other rights and privileges if he had them. In Georgia, especially in Georgia, there is no reason why the colored man should cry and mourn and lament. I know that our state carries the belt in the records of lynchings, and I know that in some parts of Georgia the Negro is being driven out; but in spite of all the darkness, there are many signs of light and hope and encouragement for the Negro in our Georgia sky." In answer to the foregoing read what the U. S. Bureau of Education says in Bulletin No. 38: "In the 50 years since freedom was decreed, Negro illiteracy has decreased from over 90 per cent, to 30 per cent; almost 1,000,000 Learn to Grow Hair and make Money COMPLETE COURSE BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL INSTRUCTION AND AGENT'S OUTFIT FOR $25 A Diploma from GLEEDEN COLLEGE OF HAIR CULTURE is a passport to prosperity. Is your hair short, breaking or splitting off, falling out? Have you tetter, eczema, dandruff? Does your scalp itch? Is the hair on your temples coming out? Are you bald headed? 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Wanted:—1000 Agents to learn the Hair Culture trade, and to sell these preparations: Termy, $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per month or quarterly in advance. Write today, don't delay: send stamps for reply and mention this paper. Positively we do not teach anyone how to make these preparations. They are Manufactured Exclusively by Industrial Hair Culture Company 908 Gaines Street Little Rock, Arkansas colored men are now farmers of varying degrees of independence; a quarter of a million own their farms; the total amount of land owned by them aggregating 20,000,000 acres of fertile soil." And further on in the same Bulletin: "They (the Negroes) contribute not only a goodly share of the taxes for their public schools, but also a considerable sum toward the private schools. Furthermore, the colored people give considerable sums to extend the terms of the public schools. It is probable that their total gifts aggregate $500,000 annually over and above their share of the public taxes." As an authority on these matters we prefer this Bulletin to Rev. Silas X. Floyd, D. D. Not long since Governor E. L. Philipp, in commenting on the progress made by the colored people used this expression: "For a race so recently raised from slavery, the advancement of the American Negro is in many ways remarkable. Most remarkable is the fact that, while fifty years ago few of the Negro race could read or write, the percentage of illiteracy has been decreasing at such a rate that it promises at no distant time to overtake the whites." Another distortion of the fact is a statement by Rev. M. Floyd to the effect that the majority of the young men between 18 and 30 years of age cannot write their names. In refutation of this slander we offer the Census Report, Bulletin 129, which shows that in Georgia only 41 per cent, of the colored men over 21 years of age are illiterate and in Redmond county in which is Augusta but 22 per cent. We have no patience with the class to which Rev. M. Floyd belongs. By their words and deed, for nearly 300 years they kept themselves and their fellows in slavery, and even new discourage every effort to improve their condition. Admitting that Georgia "carries the belt" for lynchings, yet he declares that "in Georgia—especially in Georgia—there is no reason why the colored man should lament". If not in Georgia, then certainly now-where. The colored people of this country will never secure their full rights so long as they have among them men of the class of Dr. Floyd—men who are so ready to rush to "their white folks" and speak disparaginly of their own people. Let a colored man complain of conditions, and immediately the Dr. Floyds appear and say, "Don't pay no 'tenshum to dat nigger, Massa Rob, we's satisfied." --- NO SYMPATHY WITH MOB SPIRIT (From the President's famous Buffalo Speech as published in the Official Bulletin.) Let us show ourselves Americans by showing that we do not want to go off in separate camps or groups by ourselves, but that we want to co-operate with all other classes and all other groups in the common enterprise which is to release the spirit of the world from bondage. I would be willing to set that up as a final test of an American. That is the meaning of demoeracy. I have been very much distressed, my fellow citizens, by some of the things that have happened only recently. The mob spirit is displaying itself here and there in this country. I have no sympathy with what some men are saying, but I have no sympathy with men who take their punishment into their own hands; and I want to say to every man who does join such a mob that I do not recognize him worthy of the free institutions of the United States. NOTICE Subscribers of the Wisconsin Weekly Blade We are revising our subscription list and are discontinuing the paper to a large number of subscribers who are considerably in arrears and have failed to respond to requests for payment of delinquent accounts. If the paper suddenly ceases to make its regular weekly visits to you it is because your subscription has expired and you have failed to respond to our invitation to renew. Subscriptions may be renewed through our regular collectors or at the Office, 319 N. Henry St., Madison, Wis. KINLY HAIR Exelento Medicine Co., Atlanta, Ga. Geothaupt, Bowie I used your Exelento Quinine Powder to shave, coarse and mappy, but now it has grown to 62 inches long and is so sizzling and sizzling that I can do it on any very waxy skin, I am sure you will picture to show you how pretty Exelento medicine is. Don't let some fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't straighten your hair until it is nice and long. 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It does away with cause for worry both in keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. IT IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. IRONING MADE EASY WITH AN ELECTRIC IRON WHY? Why, simply because the Electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of energy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the Electric Flat-Iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keeep it. Phone 4400 Madison Ga Com 126 East The Emanuel Jacks son Gas & El Company 26 East Main Stre uel Jackson Undert The Emanuel Jackson Undertaking Co. 2559-61 South State Street CHICAGO. ILL. 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Swansen Herman Flund --- AND NIGHT Prices, CourteousTreatment on Connection Goods Autos for Hire DIRECTORS Mersey, David A. McGowan, . Rayner Out of town shipments HOTEL DOUGLAS Phone Belle 3383 510 Elm St. ROCKFORD ILLINOIS Ladies' Cafe in Connection First Class Place to Eat BLADE ON SALE J. H. THURSTON, Prop. 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 BUILDING Opposite C. & N. W. Depot --- Len, Artis and M. D. Otey, Janesville, were here Wednesday. Get best values in men and Boys Shoes, of H. F. Tiedeman, 518 E. Wilson St. Clarence Owens, Baraboo, visited Madison Saturday. Mrs. Minnie Brown visited Milwaukee last week. T. E. Hines returned to his work Monday but was quite fatigued after the effort. J. W. Eubanks and wife have been suffering with neuritis. Mrs. Virginia Steward is much improved at this writing. O. P. Sullivan, Omaha, Neb., is the guest of Wm. Bogg, Milton St. Mrs. Hattie Minnis, 414 State St., was ill last week, but is some better. The well known actor of Indianapolis is featured in Cleopatra at the Fuller this week. Word has been received at the Blade office that Miss Annie Glynn is visiting in New York. Jose Escabo, student at the University of Wisconsin paid The Blade office a visit. Mrs. Mamie Anderson was indisposed with LaGrippe last week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams are planning to spend their vacation in St. Paul, Minn. Phyllis Wheatly Household held its regular meeting Saturday night with a large attendance. Victor C. Turner has revised his plans and will remain here indefinitely. There seems to be a hay fever epidemic sweeping Madison. Nearly every one has a severe cold. It is reported that Mrs. Mary Hines plans to visit Mrs. Henderson of Chicago a few days next week. Little Miss Jewel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mosely, spent Monday afternoon at the Blade apartments as the guest of Mrs. C. M. Josey. A large audience attended the serries at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. The Sunday School was welattended also. The lesson was extremely interesting. T. E. Hines was present in the evening. Mrs. Julia Gourdine, University of Virginia, formerly Madison, sends best regards to her many friends. She paid her subscription to the Blade. Mrs. Pearl Jackson, Chicago, will spend a few days here visiting relatives and friends. Her husband is running to California now. Send your Lodge news to the Blade. We wish to hear from the eastern Star Masons and Odd Fellows after each meeting. Our Phone number is 3369. We will glady publish any brief social notes phoned to us. Mr. T. W. Rich, Spring St., was seriously injured when he was struck on the face by a falling missive. A number of stitches were taken in his upper lip. He will be confined to his home several days. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoover, proprietors of Middleton Auto Inn, were guests at the Blade apartments and office Tuesday and enjoyed the friendly association of Attorney O. A. Clark, their former acquaintance, who was the guest of the Editor and Mrs. Josey while here and who will be remembered as a product of the University. He was accompanied by his little daughter, Elizabeth, who was admired by all Madison. DR. TILLMAN PRACTICING Special to The Blade. Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 14. Dr. Lon M. Tillman has opened parlors in his own building at the Northwest corner of 17th and Lydia where his many friends and patients are greeting him. He is one of the most efficient, sincere and painstaking physicians in the northwest. We congratulate him. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn on Honey Moon (Blade News Service) Ben Dunn and Miss Effie McGhee, both formerly of New Orleans, La, were happily married by Rev. Z. P. Smith, pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Saturday, February 2. The charming young wife is at present happily domiciled in their cozy little home on Murray St. Mr. Dunn is employed by the Illinois Central Railway Co. earning an excellent salary with living quarters furnished. The young couple are planning to visit their relatives and friends while touring the south on their honeymoon. Their many Madison friends join the Blade in congratulations and best wishes. GIRLS' CIVIC LEAGUE CLUB ORGANIZED. A number of young girls met at the home of Miss Gertrude Jackson Saturday and organized themselves into a group of the Girls' Civic League for the interest of Madison. They are associated with hundreds of other girls of both races and will be represented at the Girls' Civic League Council at the Chamber of Commerce the first Monday in the month by their president Miss Gertrude Jackson, Advisor, Miss Marion Buckner and Secretary Miss G. M. Reuben. They will meet Saturday afternoon at the home of Misses Buckner. OSHKOSH NEWS By Blade News Service. Mr. William Netter has taken the position as Station Porter at the C. & N. W. depot at Fond du Lac. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Clendon were dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Ida Rays Friday evening. Mr. Tom Brown of Fond du Las was a visitor to our city Thursday and was entertained by the Smiths and Clendons. Mr. Joe Parker has returned to work but is still quite lame. Notice to subscribers of The Blade in this city and Fond du Lac: The authorized collector for The Blade will call to see you real soon, so please have your money ready, as it costs money to run a paper, not saying anything about the mental and physical labor, so pay up and help us make this an eight-page paper. We should feel proud to know that Wisconsin has such a clean race paper as The Blade. Mr. Norman Person has returned to Wisconsin after spending several days in the Windy City with his wife. Mr. John Hawkins of Chicago is laying off on account of the death of his father. ILL FOUR DAYS—DIES OF PNEUMONIA By Blade News Service. By Blade News Service. Oshkosh, Wis., Feb. 14—Miss Lillian, Young, Goodland, Ind., passed away at Chicago, Ill., Jan. 30. She had been ill only four days, suffering with pneumonia. She was an intermittent summer visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Smith here, and officiated as accompanist for W. R. Harris, tenor soloist, Madison, Wis., at the Co-operative Development Association at Fond du Lac, Wis. Miss Young was highly esteemed by her host of friends and acquaintances who join her foster mother and two aunts in mourning her death. The remains were intered on the family lot at Goodland by the side of her father. PHONE GRAND 4494 X Furnished Rooms By Day or Week with Bath Rev. E. W. Thomas. Prop. 602 Cedar St. Cor. 6th St. MILWAUKEE Oliver A. Clark W.A.H.Parker Clark & Parker Attorneys at Law 10 East 35th Street CHICAGO You Like Nice Pictures In Your Home Well Framed We do the BEST FRAMING in Madison,that's why the BEST PEOPLE trade with us. Our prices ARE right. Bring in some of your pictures to frame. You will be pleased. The Photoart House Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. 212 State Street COPPER AND THE WAR (Published on Request of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.) America is the greatest copper-producing country in the world and its miners are the best paid miners in the world. It is true, the miners frequently have demanded higher pay, as the cost of living has mounted. It is equally true that they occasionally have been disappointed in not getting what they asked. But, they pause to reflect on what their conditions would be under German domination, they find reason to congratulate themselves. The wages of a miner in the United States are from 200 to 300 per cent, higher than those of men similarly employed in Europe before the outbreak of the war. Silesian and Austrian miners lived under the most distressing economic conditions, and an American miner's pay would have meant affluence to them. When the kaiser plunged into war, he hurled his armies into Belgium and northern France. With what idea? To seize the coal and iron mines of those two countries. And his armies have held possession of them to this day, with the exception of one or two isolated mines near Lens, which they flooded upon being forced to retire under the repeated onslaught of the allied armies. Serbia was crushed in order that the copper mines in that country might come under the control of the German and Austrian governments. Germany had, before the start of the war, developed a tremendous industrial life in the metal trades, and now it is intent upon dominating the world in this field. Just now the copper industry here in the United States is experiencing an undreamed of prosperity. According to the figures of the United States Department of Commerce, recently made public, copper exports to France, Italy and the United Kingdom in September totaled 54,577,594 pounds compared with 52,220,885 pounds for the corresponding month in 1916. Exports of copper to these nations for the nine months ending September 30, 1917, totaled 675,275,-340 pounds compared with 458,316,-552 pounds in the similar period of 1916. These figures serve to show what is being done in the copper trade in the United States. The steady work and the good pay of the miners is the result. "The copper miner or worker in America should realize his enviable position as compared to that of the miner in Europe," said a man high in the copper industry the other day, "and every man engaged in the industry should aid to his full limit our Government in its task of defeating the kaiser's armies and of keeping German rule and German wages on the other side of the water. The miner who doesn't go to the front can $200.00 R I hereby offer $20 the apprehension the murderers, of Grant Dosch, who on the morning o February, 1918, in son, Wisconsin. HENRY R. $200.00 REWARD I hereby offer $200.00 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the murderers, or any of them, of Grant Dosch, who was shot to death on the morning of the 4th day of February, 1918, in the city of Madison, Wisconsin. HENRY R. IRELAND GEO. WILLIAMS, Prop. CIGARS and T BARBER SHOP AND POOL ROOM Phone R.I. 2638 2213-15 Third Avenue ROCK ISL Grand The FEBRU "THE ITALIA The First and only official Italian War Film to reach America do his bit by lending the Government his money to insure continuation of his own favorable condition." Fresh and up-to-date drugs at Lewis, State and Gilman St. St. Benedict Settlement Milwaukee, Wis. St. Benedict Settlement is a home for colored working girls and women of good morals. 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Clark, Cashier NOTES FROM THE 350TH MA CHINE GUN BATTALION CAMP GRANT, ILL. The 183rd Brigade entertainers gave a dress rehearsal at Y. M. C. A. Building No. 7 on Friday night. Tuesday night, February 5th, these same players appeared to splendid advantage to a capacity house at Mendelssohn Hall, Rockford. The Machine Gun Battalion figured very prominently throughout the program. Adjutant A. F. Pitts and Lieutenant Leonard Edwards deserve special credit for valuable counsel and active assistance, without which the show could not have been the great success it was. The Battalion loses some of its best men by special orders from Division Headquarters. The following are transferred to the 325th Field Signal Battalion: Campany A—Captain Thomas A. Firmes, Sergeant Celestan Morris, Corporal Miles E. Ellis, Private Walter A. Brice; Company B—Horseshoer Ernest Mitchell, Privates George F. Adams, Alphonso Gaskill and William Eickleberger; Company C—Privates Walter B. Taylor, Edgar White and Chas. F. Williams. Lieutenant Henry A. Dunn, who will complete a course in the Division School of Arms this week, has been appointed Battalion Insurance Officer. The Battalion is observing insurance Week under the direction of the Insurance Officer. "Every man insured to the maximum," is the slogan. $1,500,000 is the amount that must be taken before February 12th. The Battalion welcomes Captain Lewis W. Wallace, formerly of the 349th Machine Gun Battalion, Captain Wallace succeeds Captain Firms as commanding officer of Company A. Acting Firts Sergeant William R. Powell is working out the details of a Battalion Field Day Exhibition. As soon as his plans are completed and approved by Company Athletic Officer Edwards and the Battalion Athletic Officer, full announcements will appear. These notes would not be complete without reference to our active and helpful commander, Major George M. Lee. He guards our interests and never permits an opportunity to help us, pass. If the command proves inefficient, it will not be Major Lee's fault. The officer's class in French under the instruction of Captain and Mrs. Boutte, is progressing nicely. Men who can neither read nor write are the exception. The night schools are weeding them out. Privates John H. Cardwell and Silas F. McManus are the instructors. BELOIT. WIS. (By Blade News Service) (By Blade News Service) Beloiters have taken advantage of the warm spell and bathed themselves in the life giving rays of Old Sol for the past few days. Mr. A. Horne at the Federal Rldg has been quite active along the special delivery line. He is all smiles since the return of Mrs. Horne, and no one blames him. The hand of affliction has rested very heavily upon the home of Bro. A. J. Jinks recently, Mrs. Jinks and son have been confined to their bed and Mr. Jinks has been afflicted. We extend our sympathy and proyers for them. Our hearts go out to Bro. and Sister Stephens in the hour of their fathers illness. We pray for his recovery. We are glad to learn of the rapid recovery of Rev. J. S. A. Mitchim. Word comes to us again of the illness of Mr. Bradford. We earnestly pray for his restoration to health. Our genial and pious Editor was in the city on last Sunday, found time to worship at the Baptist Church and spoke words of encouragement to this growing congregation. He was the honored guest of Rev. and Mrs. Williams at whose home an elaborate dinner was enjoyed. Mrs. Williams certainly knows how to feed the hungry and shelter the weary traveler. She is an ardent Church worker, Mr. J. C. West and Rev. G. J. Fox were in the dinner party. BARABOO WIS By Trace News Service Mr. A. Thornton is improving slowly. Miss Minnie Owens, has been ill with La Grippe. Mrs. Sadie Hickman is home again after two weeks stay with her cousin Mrs. Wm. Moon. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Moon a SPECIAL SALE! Ladies' Waists and Dresses One Lot of White Lawn Shirt Waists, values up to $1.39, special to close out at 79c, each One Lot of Silk and Serge Dresses, values up to $12.50, special to close out at $4.98, each SALE NOW GOING ON HINRICHS DRY GOODS COMPANY 3 N. PINCKNEY STREET son. Mrs. Moon is a sister of Mrs. Butts of Madison. Mr. Nat Owens had a finger frozen, he is improving. Mr. Fred Owens, was in Madison a few days last week. Miss Mamie Arma was called home on account of her mother being quite ill. Mr. Robt. Jett, Minnie Owens, Lizzie and Willie Arms, were converted at the great meeting here. Mr. William Moon was in Madison for a short visit with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Butts last Thursday. Mr. D. Roberts and sister, Mrs. Owens visited Mrs. Arms for a few days Mrs. Sadie Hickman is always glad to hear from old friends in Madison. She expects to be in Madison soon on business. ROCK ISLAND NEWS (By Blade News Service) The Court of Calanthia had its installation last week. Mrs. Critty is convalescing after her operation at the St. Anthia hospital. Mrs. Clark has pneumonia. Mrs. Warren has returned from St. Anthia Hospital but is still suffering. The resignation of Rev. Saunders from the Baptist Church will take effect May first. His many friends have enjoyed his venerable service and association during his three years stay here. Mrs. R. C. Campbell is better. MILWAUKEE, WIS. (Blade News Service.) Among the Milwaukeeans who have qualified and been granted certificate as Registered Chiropodists are: Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Bovlor, George M. Murphy, and Gilbert Whitman. M. Dean Mohr addressed the Forward Movement. Literary Society on "The Negro in the Present War", on Friday last. Lincoln's Birthday was observed by the C. M. E. Church, 501 Galena St., by a fine program. Dr. Thomas A. Boger is a very busy man these days of so much illness. Attorney G. H. DeReef was recently in Manitowoc on business. The Masque Ball of the Phyllis Wheatley Art Club will take place on the 15th inst. Mrs. J Straghn of 428 7th St. is quite sick. The Elite Cafe at 267 4th St. is now under the management of Mr. Jasper Burnett. Calvary Baptist Church will begin their revival meeting Feb. 22. Dr. L, K. Williams of Chicago. Pastor of Olivet Baptist Church, will preach for two weeks. Come and hear him; he is one of the most able ministers in our country. All are welcome. Rev. Russell is asking all to come and help us do great things for the good of the kingdom. NEENAH AND FOND DU LAC By Blade News Service By Blade News Service. Mr. Tom Brown of Fond du Lac and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith of Oshkosh were royally entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Harts at Neenab Sunday. Mr. J. W. Wright gave his wife a surprise Birthday party at their home on Grant St., Feb. 10th. A lovely time was enjoyed by all. A large number of their friends were present and a dainty luncheon was served. $1.00 Shirts for . . $0.80 $1.25 Shirts for . . $1.00 $1.50 Shirts for . . $1.15 $2.00 Shirts for . . $1.55 $2.50 Shirts for . . $1.80 $3.00 Shirts for . . $2.15 $3.50 Shirts for . . $2.90 $4.00 Shirts for . . $3.10 $5.05 Shirts for . . $3.85 $6.00 Shirts for . . $4.80 $7.50 Shirts for . . $6.00 $8.50 to $9.50 Shirts for $7.00 Do not lose the opportunity. Pay us a visit to-day It will pay you. Baillie- "Neckwear Tel. 1443 White The Chicago SHORT ORI Working Men's Lunch 11:30 a.m., to 8 p.m. 1 HOT OR Baillie-Hedquist Co. 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