Wisconsin Weekly Blade

PORO COLLEGE OPENING AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI PROF. AND MRS. A.E. MALONE PATHFINDERS, RECEIVE PRAISE Promincnt Church Dignitaries, Representative Citizens From All Over The Country, And Many Newspapermen in Attendance 13 7 10 11 4 8 1 2 9 5 12 14 13 6 1 A. E. Malone, 2 Mrs. A. E. Malone, 3 Rev. W. Sampson Broo ks, 4 Mrs. G. W. Holt, 5 Hermes Zimmerman, 6 Anita Patti Brown, 7 George R. Garner, Jr., 8 Dr. Mary F. Warring, 9 Lester A. Walton, 10 Mrs. Florence Cole-Talbert, 11 Dr. S. A. Ware, 12 Mrs. H. W. Jamerson, 13 Prof. F. L. Williams, 14 G. W. Edwards. VOL. III. PORO C PROF. AND MRS. PATHFINDERS Promincnt Church Dig Citizens From All Ov Many Newspaper St. Louis, Mo.—The whole race joins in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Malone, on the new home of the Poro College, the greatest, largest and most complete commercial building in the country owned by the race. It was erected at a cost of $250,000 and will go down in history as one of the great achievements of the American Negro. A whole week was used in the opening and dedicating exercises, during which some of the most noted men and women of the race from all parts of the country took part. Each night was an interesting program. Among some of the prominent men who were present were, Roy W. Sampson Brooks, D D., Baltimore, Md., John H. Murphy, editor Afro-American, Baltimore, Md., George L. Knox, editor of the Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., Lester A. Walton managing edi- 1 A. E. Malone, 2 Mrs. A. E. 7 George R. Garner, Jr., 8 Dr. Mar Jamerson, 13 Prof. F. L. William tor of the New York Age, New York City, Ormand A. Forte, editor of the Cleveland Advocate, Cleveland, O., George R. Garner, Jr., tenor soloist, Chicago, Ill., J. Findlay Wilson, editor Washington Eagle, Washington, D.C., Robert S. Abbott, editor Chicago Defender; Nelson C. Crews, editor of Kansas City Sun, Kansas City, Mo., I. Willis Cole, Louisville Leader, Louisville, Ky., W, E King, editor Dallas Express, Dallas, Tex., Harry C. Smith, editor Cleveland Gazette, Cleveland, O., J. Anthony Josey, editor Wisconsin Blade, Madison, Wis., John L. Thompson, editor Bystander, Des Moines, Ia., Roscoe C. Simmons, Louisville, Ky., Cary B. Lewis, managing editor of the Chicago Defender, Mrs. R. S. Abbott, Chicago, Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Chicago, Charles Stewart, U. S. A., Roland Hayes, Boston, Mass., J. L. Caston, St. Louis Clarion, Mrs. C. A. Williams, Atlanta, Ga., William H. Steward, editor American Baptist, Louisville, Ky., George Harris, editor New York News, R.A. Byrd, Springfield, Nick Childs, editor Plain Dealer, Topeka, Kas., and many others. --- State Historical library State St. COLLEGE A. E. MALONE RECEIVE PRAISE unitaries, Representative over The Country, And men in Attendance The auditorium was opened on Sunday morning, November 24th, with praise service conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Malone. Mr. Malone made the opening prayer, and the scripture lesson was read by Mrs. A. E. Malone. The lesson read was in keeping with the occasion. It was fitting that the first meeting in the building should be praise service. Only the employees were present with a few personal friends of the head of the institution. The employees had prayers and short talks, quotations from the scripture. Monday at 11 o'clock the building was inspected by the members of the local Negro Business League. Then followed the opening of the building to the public at 6 o'clock P. M. The first public meeting was held Monday night in the auditorium which was attended by fully Malone, 3 Rev. W. Sampson Broo B y F. Warring, 9 Lester A. Walton, s, 14 G. W. Edwards. five hundred people. They were present from all parts of the country. Roland Hayes, of Boston, the noted tenor. Prof. Frank L. Williams, principal of the Sumner High school presided. Prof. Williams said that in the achievement of Mr. and Mrs. Malone was revealed the wonderfulness of man, who was made in the image of God. He felt that the whole race should feel proud of them. Congressman Newton was introduced and spoke in tervers of praise of the work of the buil ling. He was proud to see the great institution. "Great things have been done by our boys over seas" he said "and soon they will be coming home, come home as American citizens. We are all American citizens. In the future an American citizen will be tested by his worth and achievements and not by his physical size, not by his color. We are American citizens, all of us striving for some purpose, living under the same flag." Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, of Baltimore, who was the principal speaker, told of the union of the two great minds, and of his first visit to their place and how he --- MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY DEC. 5, 1918 was impressed with the fact that they opened their business with prayer, "A people who pray and trust God, will succeed", he said, and therefore we are all proud of Mr. and Mrs. Malone. Mrs. Malone was given an ovation when presented to the large audience. She made a short talk in which she said that if she were booked for an address her subject would be "Giving." It was a great thing to give, and she impressed the value of a little gift, and told how she had been encouraged, inspired by the gift of a kind word during her early life, and she was ever ready to respond to any cause which needed her, and if she only had the means she would give to every appeal made to her. For example of brevity and driving home a thought, was demonstrated in the address of Prof. A. E. Malone. "Reap what you sow." We should give out that which comes into us and we will receive the blessings of God. Thus the first day went down in history as a new era in the life of the Negro race. She had done what she could. TUESDAY The second day of the opening was full. This wonderful building was thrown open to the public at 10 o'clock, and long before the hour there were many people on the streets waiting. No attempt to make money. The best availa- 10 11 2 14 13 ble talent, men and women of national fame, and some international appeared on the program each evening of the week, and all who came were admitted free. The invitation went to all alike, "Come and see and hear." The first song at the opening of the new building was composed by a member of the race, Hermez Zimmerman, of Hadley, Illinois, "America First and Forever," was sung by the Poro Choral Club, of 125 voices, the employees of the institution. Rev. R. H. Cole, principal of one of the public schools of St. Louis, presided. Each program was arranged by Prof. Jones, Secretary of the St. Louis Y. M. C. A. "The Old Flag Never Touched the Flag Boys," was the opening chorus, and the prayer was made by Dr. Cole. George R. Garner, of Chicago, tenor soloist, and director of the Polyphonic Choral Union, with his (Continued on page 4.) BURIAL OF A COLORED SOLDIER AT SEA Special to the Blade. Washington, D. C., Dec. 4.—Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, who recently Row standing, reading from left to right—Cary B. Lewis, Charles Stewart, Ormond A. Forte, J. L. Caston, J. Finley Wilson, I. W. Cole, Charles Stewart, John L. Thompson. Seated from left to right—W. E. King, J. H. Murphy, R. S. Abbott, H. C. Smith, A. E. Malone, G L. Knox, J. Anthony Josey, Bishop L. J. Coppin. went to France, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., has just sent Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant, War Department, the following account of the burial of a colored soldier at sea: A colored soldier was buried at sea today. The flags on all ships of the fleet have been at half-mast all day. It matters not that the soldier came from a lowly cabin. It matters not that his skin is black. He is a soldier in the army of the United States and he was on his way to fight for Democracy and Civilization. The announcement of his death was signalled to every commander and every ship prepared to do honor to the colored soldier. As the sun was setting in the West, the guard of honor including all the officers from the commander to the private came to attention. The body of the Negro trooper wrapped in the American flag, was tenderly carried to the stern of the ship. The chaplain read the solemn burial service The engines of the fleet were checked. The troop-ship was stopped for the only time in the long trip from America to Europe. The bugle sounded Taps and the body of the American soldier was committed to the great ocean and to God. The comradeship of the solemn occasion was the comradeship of real Democracy. There was neither black nor white, North nor South, rich nor poor. A GOOD EXAMPLE Beloit Citizens Force Trial of Italian Boy Charged with Assault on Little Girl. (Special to the Blade.) Beloit, Wis.—Thanks to the public spirit and united efforts of Beloit's colored citizens, led by Mr W. S. Williams, Pres. C. D. and P. Association, justice has again scored in the conviction of Frank Saledino, a young Italian, charged with an assault upon Leymore, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. It was no easy task and was accomplished only after enlisting the services of an outside attorney to prosecute in place of the District Attorney. The results justify the expenditure of the fund raised by public subscription. The crime was committed Sept. 6. Because the accused was less than 17 years of age, his trial was begun before a jury in the Juvenile Court Sept. 19, but owing to the youth of the little victim and her inability to understand and express herself as an older person, the District Attorney conceived doubts of his ability to convict and moved a dismissal of the case. Instead, however, with the full understanding of the court, defense and prosecution that the case had really ended, the Judge adjourned it in form only until October 19. Naturally Mr. Johnson and his frinds were dissatisfied. A meeting was held, a fund started and Attorney G. H. De Reef of Milwaukee engaged. Notwithstanding the various objections interposed by the Judge and District Attorney, many of them objections as to the constitutionality of prosecuting the boy further. Mr. DeReef won every contention he made, and finally forced a trial Nov. 27, he prosecuted instead of the District Attorney. The truth of the charge was proved and the option given the boy's parents to place in elsewhere in a private institution or he would be committed to the Boys' School at Waukesha. In the successful prosecution of this matter which in other ways will mean much to the colored people of Beloit, too much praise cannot be given Revs. G. J. Fox, J. S. A. Mitcham, Messrs. Williams, Gordon, Allen, Weems, Guy; Mmes. Jinks, Williams and the others, men and women, who so liberally supported them in what must prove of common benefit to all. Another lie nailed the colored people cannot "get together." Herm. Jordan, Baldwin Owens, and Mack Stewart will return to Madison from Camp Lewis Sunday, 1 P. M. A great ovation is awaiting them by their friends. NO 26. 92ND DIVISION MAKES PROUD RECORD IN FRANCE Gallant Colored Fighting Machine Wins Plaudits for Successful Raid Against Germans in "No Man's Land"—Capably Led by Colored Commanders. By Ralph W. Tyler. Somewhere in France—The colored people back in America can well feel proud of the record made by the 92nd Division over here, which has about 600 colored line officers, and whose rank and file is composed exclusively of colored soldiers. Here is the record of the 92nd as a combatant regiment up to November 8th, 1918: When the Marbache sector was taken over by the 92nd Division of "Black Devils," as the Germans call them, "No Man's Land" was owned by the Germans, and here they were aggressively on the offensive. They, the Germans, held Belie Farm, Bois De Tete D'Or, Bois De Fiehaut, Voivrotte Farm, Voivrotte Woods, Bois De Cheminot, and Moulon Brook. The constantly aggressive action of patrols, day and night, from the 92nd has resulted in many casualties to the Germans, and the capture of many prisoners. Each of the places named above has been raided, as has also Epley, and patrols from the Division have penetrated north nearly to the east and west line through Pagny. The Germans have been driven north beyond Frehaut and Voivrotte to Cheminot bridge and in his desperation the Hun is attempting to destroy the Seilie Bridge, after having flooded the Seilie, proving conclusively that he regards the black troops that compose the 92nd Division as one he cannot successfully withstand. West of the Seilie river excellent results have followed the energetic offensive action of this doughty wing of the Allied Army, the Germans losing heavily in killed and wounded and prisoners. In nearly every instance, these raids made by troopers of this Division have been made under the command of colored line officers. This record made by these colored soldiers, must, of necessity, arouse the greatest enthusiasm back in "The States" and merit the plaudits of the race for the gallant fighting machine. So wonderful have been the achievements of the 92nd that the Division Commander was impelled to send out a bulletin of congratulation, to be read before each unit of the Division. This proud record must forever set at rest the question of colored soldiers following and fighting under their own officers, and it must forever establish the efficiency of colored officers, who have done splendidly under the most trying circumstances. THE WISCONSIN BLADE Entered at the postoffice at Madison, Wis., as second-class matter. 4 J. ANTHONY JOSEY GEO. H. DE REEF Editors. SUBSCRIPTION: e year, in advance ...$ months, in advance ...$ free months, in advance ...$ One year, in advance ..... $1.50 Six months, in advance ..... $1.00 Three months, in advance ..... 50 STAFF CORRESPONDENTS: J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINN address all communications to Wisconsin B Business Weekly, 319 North Henry St. My by express money order or registered letter risk, otherwise at risk of sender. L. J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINNER Address all communications to Wisconsin Blade and Business Weekly, 319 North Henry St. Money sent by express money order or registered letter at our risk, otherwise at risk of sender. "LET HIM LIVE" The following poem recently appeared in *Madison Democrat* as "Author Unknown". Author is Edward W. Castella and it originally appeared in the Dayton Times.—Editor.) Long I'd let the kaiser live, Long as flowers their perfume give— He and live for a million years, He nothing to drink but Belgian tears, He nothing to quench his awful thirst In the salted brine of a Scotchman's curse. Should let him live on a dinner each day, Served from silver on a golden tray— Served with things both dainty and sweet— Served with everything but things to eat. I'd make him a bed of silken sheen, He costly linens to lie between, He covers of down and fillets of lace, He downy pillow piled in place; When to its comfort he would yield, Would stink with rot of the battlefield, Blood and bones and brains of men Would cover him, smother him, and then Pillows should cling with the rotten clay From the grave of a soldier boy; While God's stars their vigils keep, While the waves the white sands sweep, Should never, never, never sleep, Through all the day, through all the ye Are should be an anthem in his ears, Singing and singing and never done On the edge of light to the set of sun, Singing and moaning and moaning wild— Evacaged French girl's bastard child. I would build him a castle beside the mine a shop as ever could be; Men with water, cold and sweet Men with everything good to eat; Scarce does she touch the silvered sands, Tree may he reach his eager hands, In a hot and hellish molten shell Could change his heaven into hell; Though he'd watch on the wave swept she Lusatiana should rise no more; "No Man's Land," where the Irish fell, Start the kaiser a private hell. Jab him, stab him, give him gas; Every wound I'd pour ground glass; March him, out where the brave boys died Past the lads they crucified, The fearful gloom of this living tomb, Are is one thing I'd do, before I was throw, Make him sing, in a stirring manner, Wonderful words of "The Star Spangled Banner." By Edward W. Castella, in the Dayton Ti (The following poem recently appeared in the Madison Democrat as "Author Unknown". The author is Edward W. Castella and it originally appeared in the Dayton Times.—Editor.) So long I'd let the kaiser live, As long as flowers their perfume give— Live and live for a million years, With nothing to drink but Belgian tears, With nothing to quench his awful thirst But the salted brine of a Scotchman's curse. I would let him live on a dinner each day, Served from silver on a golden tray— Served with things both dainty and sweet— Served with everything but things to eat. And I'd make him a bed of silken sheen, With costly linens to lie between, With covers of down and filets of lace, With downy pillow piled in place; Yet when to its comfort he would yield, It would stink with rot of the battlefield, And blood and bones and brains of men Should cover him, smother him, and then His pillows should cling with the rotten clay Clay from the grave of a soldier boy; And while God's stars their vigils keep, And while the waves the white sands sweep, He should never, never, never sleep, And through all the day, through all the years There should be an anthem if his ears, Ringing and singing and never done From the edge of light to the set of sun, Moaning and moaning and moaning wild— A ravaged French girl's bastard child. And I would build him a castle beside the sea As fine a shop as ever could be; Laden with water, cold and sweet Laden with everything good to eat; Yet scarce does she touch the silvered sands, Scarce may he reach his eager hands, Than a hot and hellish molten shell Should change his heaven into hell; And though he'd watch on the wave swept shore Our Lusitania should rise no more; In "No Man's Land," where the Irish fell, I'd start the kaiser a private hell. I'd jab him, stab him, give him gas; In every wound I'd pour ground glass; I'd march him, out where the brave boys died— Out past the lads they crucified, In the fearful gloom of this living tomb, There is one thing I'd do, before I was through I'd make him sing, in a stirring manner, The wonderful words of "The Star Spangled Ban By Edward W. Castella, in the Dayton Times BLADELETS You may be a man, a monkey, or a long tail Choose! The fellow who is looking for trouble does not far to go. Dit it eer occur to you that advertisers in her are soliciting your trade! You may be a man, a monkey, or a long tailed rat. Choose! The fellow who is looking for trouble does not have far to go. Dit it cer occur to you that advertisers in this paper are soliciting your trade! No race had a monopoly on beating the itun None should have any on the benefits. The reputation of the other fellow's sister is as dear to him as that of yours to you. One does not always have to resort to physical force to secure some degree of respect; it can often be done by a show of confidence in oneself. We used to think Monroe Trotter and those like him were a bit too radical. When we consider conditions in spite of their watchfulness and agitation, we can only conjecture what they might have been. Keep it up! We are unable to say what effect the threat of union labor to strike has had upon the Mooney case in Clifornia. We notice, however, that nothing was done for him until after that threat. We still believe that "In Union There Is Strength"! THE SPOILS OF WAR Word comes from overseas that the Allies, doubting their ability to make a just and satisfactory distribution of the surrendered German navy, and fearing the effect of their failure to do so upon their future relations, purpose to take the ships far out to sea and destroy them. If true, this is a most serious indictment against the Allies—a sad commentary upon the sincerity and wisdom of their belief that we have seen our last great war. If in the distribution of the spoils of that war which has served to harmonize their conflicting interests and bind them into a seeming common purpose, they are unable to make a fair and proper adjustment of their respective rights, how can they hope, in the after years, when their common sufferings and trials are but a memory or tradition, to work together in peace and harmony toward the common end that there shall be no more wars. In the fierce rivalry for commercial advantage and territorial expansion which will inevitably follow the return of peace, there is little to hope for in the way of a permanent peace unless now, the nations show a willingness to recognize and adjust in a spirit of fairness the rightful claims of each other. Common thieves often fight over their booty; great nations ought to rise above it. NEGRO SOLDIERS STANDING THE ACID TEST While the American congress hesitates in passing needed legislation to suppress lynching, and while such states as Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee, together with Illinois and Pennsylvania, where Negroes are mobbed, lynched and roasted alive, refuse them even-handed justice and a square deal; while the said states outlaw the black man and segregate him and humiliate him; while they seek to Jim-Crow him in military camps, restricting his training as a soldier, the civilized world today sees that in spite of all these oppressions and handicaps at home, the black American soldier in France is not only successfully meeting the acid test, but he is carrying the fight to the Germans. The black sentry is not sleeping on duty, nor is he neglecting anything that tends to the protection and security of white Americans either on the battle line or in the trenches, or anywhere in NO MAN'S LAND. As it was at Bunker Hill and Carrizal, so it is today, the black soldier's courage is being seen to the best advantage when he is overhelmingly outnumbered, when the odds are against him, when two are pitted against twenty, and when hell itself is turned against him. When it comes to defending Old Glory, when it comes to upholding the traditions of the United States, when it comes to protecting the white race, yes, when it comes to standing by our president, black men, for instance, Private Henry Johnson and Private Robert White, will do or die anywhere at any time. Real heroes are born, not made, and whether the black American soldier is ever trained at West Point or Annapolis or not, he will report to God when orders are given in the army.—Texas Freeman. Americans should not permit their sense of justice to be overcome by any mistaken sentimentality. We need not go off our poise on account of the food plea sent out by Germany and be carried into a misplaced sympathy. The Hun has not changed his whole nature over night and we have declared only a truce, not a peace.—St. Paul Dispatch. There is but one remedy for lynch-law, THAT IS THE STRICT, PROMPT ENFORCEMENT OF THE CRIMINAL LAW at all hazards. That individual who with or without others takes the law into his own hands is an enemy of the State—more insidious and more dangerous to the State than any foreign foe. He breaks down the morale and civilization of his community. He whips his own country before it can meet the enemy.—New York News. From the New Orleans "States": "If somebody should tell the Negro troops in Gen. Pershing's army that Germany is full of pat 'possums and spring chickens nothing on earth could prevent them from invading that country." We could remark in passing that if the Germans were Colored girls Gen. Pershing or no other general could stop southern troops from chasing the enemy—but why throw mud?—Chicago Defender. As a matter of common politeness the French are courteous. It is their nature. It is the nature of the colored American to be as polite as any person. It is his nature to be as courteous as any other person. But he has undergone so many insults, so many slights and slurs that his natural disposition has been warped and biased. He practices in America just such a course of conduct as he is forced to practice in order fairly to reciprocate the insults and slurs he receives.—Pittsburgh Courier. MR. WILLIAM OFFICER, 949 Filmore St., St. Louis, Mo. The Blade wishes to extend to this prince of good fellows thanks for the many courtesies shown the visitors and guests of Prof. and Mr. Malone at the opening of The Poro College New Building. He was ever on the alert and left no stone unturned to see that their every want was satisfied. His assistants caught the spirit of his broad mind and was always polite, congenial and affable. REV. V. L. PERRY, M. D. D. D. St. Louis Mo. It is with pardonable pride that we present to our many thousand readers this sketch of one of the most progressive, substantial and influential citizen of St Louis, Mo. He is pastor of Antioch Baptist church, member of the Board of Directors of the Y. M. C. A. and of the Colored Orphanage home. He is well prepared for a rainy day, and with a financial rating of A No. 1. For more than twenty-seven years this able divine had been pastor and leader of his peoule. His advice is eagerly sought, and cheerfully acted upon. Doctor Perry is a thorough race man, and a man with a vision. His likeness with an article will appear in our Christmas edition. MR. JOSEPH M. CURRY, 309 4th St., formerly 411 Tremont St., Chicago, Ill. The Blade wishes to congratulate our boys upon their splendid showing as Red Caps in the Chicago station of the Northwestern railroad. Their record in Chicago stands out for itself as the standard of the country. In recognition of the splendid service rendered the traveling public the White Red Caps of the Milwaukee station has been replaced by our boys and Mr. Curry as chief usher is making good. OSHKOSH, WIS. Special to the Blade Mrs. Ida Ray has returned from Chicago where she visited relatives and friends. She reports a pleasant visit. She also visited her sister in Watseka, Ill. Miss Mettie Byrd, sister to Mrs. Eli Rice, has returned to her home, Lawrence, Kas., after spending several weeks with the Rices. Miss Byrd is a Christian and an interesting church worker in her home town. We regret that she can not remain with us always. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Smith spent Thanksgiving in Milwaukee and were entertained with a theatre party by Mr. W. Denman Francisco, of the Fisk O'Hara Theatrical Co. Mr. J. W. Smith, Fond du Lac, has gone to Chicago on business. He will return the last of the week. Mr. Eli Rice returned to the city in time to eat Thanksgiving dinner with his family, after spending Monday and Tuesday nights in Beloit and Madison. While in Madison he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Anthony Josey. Mrs. Geo. Freeman, mother of Mr. Joe Parker, is very ill and not expected to live. Mrs. Freeman has been in ill health for several years, but was recently afflicted with the "Flu". Mrs. Grace Mitchell and children are out again after being confined to their home with the "Flu" for several days. puoH's swimsuit Mrs. Doothy Matthews du Lac, has been confined to her bed several days with the "Flu." She is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hooten entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith at dinner last week. Mr. W. Denman Francisco, N. Y., spent a night in the city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mr. Francisco is a member of the Fisk O'Har Opera Co. Oshkosh Lodge 9859, G. U. O. of O. 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Misses Zenobia and Gertrude Jackson spent Friday visiting in Rockford. Miss Lynthia Grimes, Lancaster, Wis., died suddenly last week. Mrs. Mmie Davis, her aunt, attended the funeral, returning home Saturday. Mr. Bob Green, her uncle, also attended the funeral. Mr. Vic. Coquire spent Thanksgiving in Milwaukee, viiting with friends. Miss Josephine Richardson is stopping at the home of the Buckners. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner were the dinner guests of their daughter, Mrs. C. F. Webb, on Thanksgiving. Little Ruby Brown celebrated her birthday Saturday afternoon. Quite a number of little folks were present. Masters Paul and Walter Henderson spent Sunday in town and were the dinner guests of little Arline Buckner. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Neely are now residing at 414 State St. Mr. Dudley Turner entertained a few friends at whist on last Wednesday evening at his home, 413 State street. Mrs. C. M. Josey was the dinner guest of the Hills Thanksgiving. Mr. J. A. Adkins, Henry St. is able to be up and out again after several weeks' attack of pneumonia. Letters were received from Lieut. Dunn and Sergt. O'Bannon in France this week which we will publish in our next issue. Mr. W. Denman Francisco, New York, was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday, stopping with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Josey. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner, East Washington Ave., entertained at a Turkey dinner Sunday, Dec. 1st, in honor of their daughter, Mrs. Carolyn F. Webb's birthday. Mrs C. M. Josey was the only guest present outside of the immediate family. Mrs. Jno. W. Hill entertained the Household Club on Monday night. TELAQUAH RED CROSS AUX ILIARY CHAPTER Milwaukee, Wis. The Telaquah Red Cross Auxiliary wishes to thank the public, who so generously helped them out with their Lunch Sale on Thanksgiving. They also wish to thank Mr. Lewis Lewis Young for the kindness in allowing the Telaquah Chapter to serve in his place. $10.00 was the receipts of the sale which was turned over to the Headquarters Chapter. The Telaquah Red Cross ladies received many compliments on their uniforms Thanksgiving night. MILWAUKEE, WIS Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Boger have returned from Aurora, Ill., where they went to attend the funeral of the doctor's mother. The Blade extends condolences. Elgar's Novelty Orchestra Club, direct from an engagement at the Municipal Pier, Chicago, will give a concert and dance at Miller's hall, Tuesday, Dec. 10th. Union Revival Services of Calvary Baptist, C. M. E., and St. Mark's churches are being conducted at the latter with excellent results. Every ad in this paper is an invitation for your trade and an assurance of courteous treatment. Mr. P. Elgar has been quite sick with pneumonia, but is now able to go about again to the delight of his many friends. Little Miss Mamie, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Myrick of 3rd street, is a most interesting little miss of six months and 17 pounds. In our editorial page we endeavor to discuss all the public questions. They will interest you. Read them. Mrs. Minnie Prevatt, 6th street, is better, but still under the care of the doctor. Mrs. M. Williams, 342 8th street, is still confined to her bed. Brown, The Trunk Man 206 East Main Street Lowest Prices on All Kinds of TRAVELING GOODS, TRUNKS, SATCHELS AND VALISES TRUNKS and BAGS Repaired Phone Badger 758 Don't forget the BIG EVENT, Woman's Improvement Club Banquet, Wednesday night, Dec. 11th, at Freie Hall, 264 4th street. Good music and cats assured. Mrs. Dukes, chairman. Come and get your Christmas present. The Art and Craft department will also have a booth at the W. I. C. Bazaar. Miss Nettie Smith entertained the W. I. C. at her home, 328 4th street Thursday afternoon. The Art and Craft department will have a musical program Monday night, Dec. 9th at the home of Mrs. S. Sykes, 288 6th street. Come and hear something worth while. Mrs Dukes is chairman of program. The Silver Leaf Charity Club gave out baskets Thanksgiving to a number of families. They have been doing quite a bit of charitable work among the sick. Madames Susie Brooks, Harris and Mr. Jimmie, Chicago, visited Mrs. Strowers for a few days. Their stay was a pleasant one being entertained by a few friends. Mr. Strowers is in South Bend, Ind., for a few weeks on business. He was the recipient of a handsome Thanksgiving dinner sent him by his wife. Mr. John Duncan, who has been indisposed from an operation on his eye, is convalescing at his home, 823 Winnebago St. Mr. Brown has returned to the city. Friends are hoping that he will remain and continue in the restaurant business. Mrs. W. Johnson Trane spent the week-end in Chicago; while there she attended the Central Division Red Cross and was entertained by Madam S. Boucher, Department of Development. Mrs. Jas. Howard is in receipt of a letter from Sergt. Jas. Howard (overseas), also French post card of Christmas made by hand work. Something new to us. Miss Helen Iren Evans, Evanton, Ill., sister-in-law and sister of Mr. and Mrs. C. Grace, 622 Galena St., spent Thanksgiving and over Sunday in Milwaukee. Mrs. J. S. Woods, Washington Center, spent the week-end in Harvey and Chicago, Ill., with friends. Miss Sarah E. Woods will return to the Center from the Amanda Smith home, Harvey, Ill. Any one coming to Milwaukee in quest of a home and work will do well to call at Booker T. Washington Social Center. The warden, Rev. J. S. Woods, will secure you employment from $4.00 to $5.00 per day. ARRIVALS AT BEAUTIFUL IDLEWILD 50 E. 33rd St., St., Chicago, Ill. Jas. Hayes, Boston, Mass. Jack Mitchell, New York, N. V. F. H. Alston, Chicago, II. Geo. W. Reid, Sneet Springs, Va. J. J. Atten, Kansas, City, Mo. Geo. Jones, Chicago Heights. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Columbus, O. Mr. and Mrs. Quir, Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Harper, San Francisco, Cal. V. Hamilton, New York, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. C. Brown, Chicago, Ill. F. B. Brown, Niagara, N. Y. J. L. Williams and wife, Detroit, Mich. Edward Coleman, Grand Rapids, Mich. S. Johnson, Chicago, Ill. I. A. Langford, Chicago, Ill. T. C. Johnson, Bloomington, Ind. S. J. Haleman, Washington, D. C. Eugene A. Shaw, Omaha, Neb R. Smith, Chicago, Ill. N. Y. Caldwell and wife, Boston Mass. Tobias Bell and wife, Chicago, Ill. A. B. Payne, Indian Harbor, Ind. Thos. A. Brown, Detroit, Mich. Tom Brown, N. Y. J. Buris, New York. Walker Hampton, New York. Idlewild Notes The sale of tickets for the Roscoe Simmon Peace Jubilee at the 8th Regt. Tuesday night last exceeded the capacity and Mrs. Carey B. Lewis, manager, is delighted. The Lafayette Stock Co.'s new players led by Tom Brown is taking Chicago by storm. Mr. Brown is stopping at the Idlewild. Miss Helen Perry and Mrs. C. B. Lewis gave a delightful Tea Party to Chicago's young matrons on Friday last at The Idlewild. Editor J. Anthony Josey, Madison, Wis., and party, enroute to St. Louis, Mo., to Poro College Grand Opening Exercises, were welcome guests at the Idlewild Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Carey B. Lewis, permanent guests of the Idlewild, returned Sunday morning from St. Louis, Mo., where they attended upon invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Malone, the opening exercises of the Poro College. They are both loud in their praise of the St. Loui spirit of concentration and get-together disposition. The Smart Set Theatrical Co. is in the city and some of their leading characters are guests of the Idlewild. T. Brown of the Lafayette Players was removed to a hospital from the Idlewild, suffering with stomach troubles. Beauregard F. Mosley and wife of the Idlewild and stockholders in the Birth of a Race Photoplay Co., witnessed the first exhibition of that picture at the Blackstone Sunday night. Mr. Mosley is convinced that it is the greatest production on film today and is the best sermon ever preached. THANKSGIVING DAY SERMON Delivered by the Rev. J. S. Woods. Warden of the Booker T. Washington Social and Industrial Center at the Colored M. E. Church. Text: "Blessed Is the Nation, Whose God Is the Lord." Three thousand years have silently passed into history, since the sacred singer of Israel chanted the words of our text. Standing as he did on the heights of Israel's mountain of prosperity, he carefully compared the golden situation of his people with the chaotic condition of other peoples, he was divinely inspired to break forth in strains of sacred melody, and song that went careering through all the host of Israel. If there is one thing for which we should admire the Hebrew people it is their devotion to the monotheistic principles of religion, "Thou shall have no other Gods before me," is divine command, which they have observed with sacred reverence through all the centuries of their existence. Upon this theistic principle, they have deeply layed the foundations of their moral, religious, political and social economy, which has enabled them to endure, and even triumph over relentless opposition and cruel oppression. The Hebrew nation is a unit today though scattered abroad upon the face of the globe. Slavery, war, dispersion, and prejudice and to destroy the faith, strength, and courage of this people, whose God is the Lord. Their God has wonderfully blessed them. Through them, the almighty has given to the world the purest literature, the highest code of civil law, and moral ethics. Pure and undefiled religion exemplified in the life and personality of Jesus Christ. Mankind has been vainly struggling through all the ages past in a sort of heterogenous way to develop a civilization that would meet the requirement, and sustain the longings of the human soul. Political governments have been constructed, and have blazed forth as meteors, dazzling the world with their wealth of power and influence. Religious ideas of all sorts have been advanced, and millions of devotees have worshipped at the shrines. These governments and religions have arisen into power, and sank into decay, because of lack of the great essential element em- bodied in the little word, UNITY. We must have one God, one world, and one common brotherhood of man. We may have many political governments with certain geographical boundaries, but the spirit of Universal Democracy will predominate and liberty will be secured. We may have religions, but there will be One Lord, One Faith, and One Baptism, acknowledged by all as one essential element of belief. There may be racial groups among the peoples of the earth, but there will be one common brotherhood of man. Are we approaching these ideal conditions? Is the political world tending toward universal democracy? Are the religions of the world finding a common center in Jehovah, God? Is man becoming more fraternal? Let us see. The passing of the greatest military force and the most dangerous autocratic power through the flood gates of blood and tears of the severest military conflict the world ever witnessed, has rid the world of the last obstruction to the coming of the Golden Era, upon which we are now entering. The story of the cost of this war in dollars and cents, the suffering and death, the widespread destruction and all the infernal atrocities connected with this unfortunate affair, never will be told. It will be remembered as a hideous, unreasonable dream, the only consolation we have, that it was ever made a part of human history, is that it ended in the final death of autocracy in Europe, and gave birth to the potent spirit of political, industrial and economic democracy that will crystalize in a unit of interest to all the world. Let us give thanks to Almighty God that the war of bullets, bayonets, gas and fire with its streams of blood and fountain of tears, and months of anxiety is over. Another duty is thrust upon us, the task of reconstructing the world and making it more tolerable for mankind to live in, no matter what race, creed or any other circumstance, the world of the future must be made better, and the old ideals, feelings and prejudices must give place to a larger spirit of Good Will, Philanthropy, and Common Interest. The spirit of autocracy, militarism, greed and revenge must give place to the more excellent spirit of democracy, peace and international rights. Let us thank God that we live in the greatest era of the living age, and the greatest country on the face of the globe. Our country is great for its geographical position, physical advantages, political freedom, religious liberty, social culture, vast commercial resources, the Garden Spot of the World. We have proven ourselves strong in peace, victorious in war and wise in council. The wealth of our land, the courage of our soldiers, the diplomacy of our executive, and the decisions of our Congress liberated all Europe and saved the world. The Stars and Stripes, the symbol of our liberty, waves in triumph in all lands and kisses the breeze of all seas. Our sailors and soldiers have taught the world how to leave the trenches, go over the top, seize the prize, and sustain the dignity of a true warrior. Our President has proven himself to be the greatest among all the nations during these four years of international crises. Our colored soldiers distinguished themselves and reflected great credit upon the race by their courage and achievements. We thank God for the military contributions we have been permitted to make in winning the war in favor of righteousness. The Negro soldier has never failed to do his duty in time of war. In this particular war he has proven himself to be loyal, brave, and self-sacrificing, and richly deserves honorable mention in the story of the conflict. Let hope and sincerely pray that civil and political rights, equal and exact justice may no longer be withheld from these soldiers and the race they so nobly represent in any part of our country. Let us have no other flag but the Stars and Stripes, which should be a guarantee of liberty and protection to every citizen of the United States regardless of color, creed or conditions. The year just closed has been bountieous in harvest gathered from our fields of grain, orchard, and vineyards of fruit. 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He could recall when the section where now stands the magnificent structure was called Mudville, when it was considered "way out", but now it was a beautiful section of St. Louis, and great things would yet be accomplished right in the section where stands Poro College. "Poro will bring the people out here," he said. "The Early Life of Aaron and Annie Malone," was discussed by Mrs. H. W. Jameson, of Peoria, Ill., who had known both from youth. She told of the school days of Aaron, his finishing the grammar school, high school, normal and then accepting a small school in southern Illinois, then principal of a large school in Quincy. On account of ill health, left the school, became a book agent and later married the model woman of the Negro race. The life of Mrs. Malone as told by Mrs. Jameson was an inspiration to the girls of the race. She described her humble home her school days with her short hair, but how she portrayed the elements of a great woman. She stuck to her school duties, feeding her mind, and today she is a benefactor to the whole race. Charles Stewart, of Chicago, was the next speaker. "He who fails to find himself, who he is, what he is and his place in God's universe, is a failure throughout his life," he said, "and we have before us these two characters, Mr. and Mrs. Malone because they took the time in the school room to locate themselves. Man must find himself through his mind. Physical size, or strength is not manhood, but man is mind. God breathed into his nostrils, mind soul, will. He rules the world because he is the mind of the world." Editor George L. Knox, of the Indianapolis Freeman spoke. He said some good wholesome things to the people. The closing address was made by editor John H. Murphy of the Afro-American, Baltimore Md. He delivered a practical business address. Lester A. Walton, of the New York Age, was introduced as a product of St. Louis. He had spent his early life in "Mudville", but today stood out as inspiration to the youth of the race. Mr. Watson made a short address. He was given an ovation by the large audience. All people rejoice in the success of the "home boy," hence their expression to Young Walton. He was accompanied by his family, and came from New York to pay a tribute to the man and woman who were doing things. WEDNESDAY The crowd had largely increased from out of town, and all day the ushers were kept busy, showing the visitors through the plant. In the afternoon the Poro Agents of St. Louis gave a reception and banquet to the visiting agents. They assembled in the auditorium where a program was rendered. Mrs. Victoria Turner presided, and Mrs. Blind made the opening prayer. One of the features was a solo by Mrs. Vella Bundy, the wife of Dr. Bundy. Mrs. A. E. Malone extended welcome to the large crowd of agents She was glad that they came, and wanted that they should enjoy their stay. Addresses of welcome to the large crowd were delivered by Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Hawkins. Mrs. Cora Williams of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Willie Scott, of Cleveland, O., Mrs. Betts of Chicago, Mrs. E. L. Vaughn of Pittsburg, and Mrs. Clark, of New York responded to the addresses. At banquet responses to toasts were made by agents from Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, New York Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Missouri and Florida. It was impossible to get standing room in the evening. It was the time when Roscoe Conkling Simmons was the principal speaker. Many were anxious to hear him. Before the hour the auditorium was crowded. Prof. Charles Brown. The opening prayer was made by Rev. Geo. E. Stevens. "They had a vision." was the keynote of the address delivered by Prof. Brown in introducing the program. Then followed a solo by America's favorite soprano, Anita Patti Brown of Chicago. She was at her best and while the sweet sound filled the large au- ditorium the people sat breathless so to speak. The following from the people in Louisville, Ky., was read by editor I. Willis Cole: "In behalf of the citizens of Louisville, representing the professional, educational, commercial and industrial life of the city, we extend hearty congratulations upon the opening of your new magnificent commercial and educational institution. We have watched with great interest the remarkable growth of Poro College. Now we take great pleasure in feliciting upon you its crowning achievement. We wish you and your institution a long and increasingly successful career in the great work you are doing for the economic and educational advancement of our people everywhere. We join in happy anticipation for a pleasant week of festivities for which you have so adequately planned and beg to remain, cordially and sincerely yours: Signed—C. H. Parrish, Pres. State University, H. C. Russell, Pres. Kentucky Educational Association; W. B. Matthews, principal Central High School; A. E. Meyzek, principal Normal School; W. H. Steward, editor American Baptist; J. R. Harvey, pastor Quinn chapel, A. M. E. church; W. J. Walls, pastor Broadway Temple; G. M. Noble, presiding elder C. M. E. church; W. H. Shepard, pastor Hancock Prebyterian church; H. H. Block, secretary Y M. C. A.; G. W. Reed, Md., chaplain War Camp Community Service; E. G. Harris, pastor Plymouth Congregational church; W. H. Riley, pastor Jackson street M. E. church; W. P. Offutt, superintendent Sunshine Center; H. E. Hall, president Mammouth Life and Industrial Insurance Co.; W. H. Wright, attorney; J. C. Lattimore, physician; Wilson Ballard, dentist; I. Willis Cole, editor Louisville Leader. Dr. S. A. Ware, of Springfield rendered a solo. He was given an encore. Roscoe C. Simmons, the speaker was given an ovation when introduced. He delivered an address. For being late he said it was due to the fact that he had to stop to book at the building and he was proud that he did, because he was a Negro from top to bottom. He said that the building represented brains and money combined, both in possession of the Malones. "To build up a great race, a great institution, you must have the combination of brains and money. This is a great accomplishment for the race. "This is a great hall for us, because these are reconstruction times. Some one said that it was too far out. It make no difference how far it is out the people are going to find it." THANKSGIVING There were many interesting features connected with day at Poro. It opened with Thanksgiving services in the auditorium presided over by Mrs. Malone—in fact this is the service that she had charge of and in which she seemingly entered with her whole soul and heart. She had many things for which she was thankful, among them being an opportunity to serve. She liked to serve and to her it was a source of pleasure all the time. She read the scripture lesson in keeping with the occasion. Each employee and Poro agent had something to say, and it was to hear the story told by the women who were the agents of Poro. Several who had been teaching schol resigned to take up Poro because they could serve. Carey B. Lewis, managing editor of the Chicago Defender, spoke. To him no meeting meant so much. It carried him back to the training received from his mother and father back in Kentucky, that religious training, and while others were asleep or out enjoying themselves he found pleasure in being in the most important meeting. Editor George L. Knox also made a telling speech on "Thanksgiving, its origin and what it meant to the American people." It was a practical address. Editor J. Anthony Jossey spoke quite forebly and eloquently and congratulated the Malones upon their maryelous accomplishment. He said this was an age when men attempted things on big scales, and that the Poro building was not only a credit to the Malones but an honor to the race. NEWSPAFER MEN MEET The newspaper men attending the opening had a meeting in the afternoon, which was followed by a smoker and a visit to the various newspapers of the city under the escort of the local newspapers. In the meeting Editor Smith, Cleveland Gazette, presided. Editor Abbott, of the Chicago Defender, delivered an address on "Newspaper making." The meeting was also addressed by Prof. A. E. Malone, who said that he was indeed glad to have the members of the press present. It was not his desire to have them use a story that he might have prepared for them, but he wanted them to come and see, and if they found anything do it from their standpoint and not from his. He had a desire to worthy of telling their readers to serve his people, and stood ready to do anything in his power to that end. "I invited you because I wanted you to be here. This invitation is not selfish." Special Thanksgiving dinner was served to all the visitors. The largest crowd filled the auditorium and corridors Thursday evening. It was necessary to have an overflow meeting in the dining room. Prof. David Gordon, principal of one of the St. Louis schools presided. Rev. M. Searcy made the opening prayer, and was followed by a selection by the Sumner High School Choral Club. Mrs. Florence Cole-Talbert of Detroit, entertained the audience. Her voice has in it a fortune. She is the winner of the diamond medal from the Chicago musical college, and the audience voted her another diamond medal. She sang "Lo hear the Gentle Lark," and the Arie Jux Je Suis, Titania" from Mignon. It was the crowning point of the evening. The speaker of the evening was Hon. Nelson Crews, of Kansas City, Mo. He maintained his reputation. He paid a high tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Malone for their contribution to the race. Mr. Crews grew eloquent as he pictured the achievements of the race, the work of the boys over seas. He said, "The blood of your mothers and fathers will cry out against you, if you do not help that young man who dared to defend our people, I refer to that hero, Dr. Bundy." This was greeted with an outburst of applause and cheering. Capt. Robert A. Byrd of Springfield, was the next speaker. He like others had many good things to say about the work of Mr. and Mrs. Malone. Dr. J. T. Caston representing the Negro Business league of St. Louis spoke. The members of the League were present in a body. Editor Abbott of the Chicago Defender made an address. Editor W. E. King of the Dallas Express read the following resolution: Whereas, the representatives of the newspapers here assembled recognize the splendid success of the Poro College Company, Mr. A. E. Malone, president, Mrs. A. E. Malone, secretary-treasurer as exampled in the beautiful building here erected, and Whereas, through their far-sightedness and intelligent value of the power of the press, they have extended to us a warm welcome to be present at this auspicious opening, of which invitation we have availed the opportunity to attend, therefore be it Resolved, that we extend a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Malone for the courtesies extended us while here and wish for them the greatest measure of success in their splendid undertaking." Signed: John H. Murphy, chairman; W. E. King, secretary; Harry C. Smith, J. Anthony Josey, J. L. Thompson Overflow Meeting Two hundred people attended the overflow meeting in the dining room. Hon. Nelson C. Crews, after finishing his speech in the auditorium addressed the overflow. Hon. H. C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland Gazette, and who served three terms in the Ohio legislature was the principal speaker. He said: "The presence of so many editors of race newspapers is a distinct compliment to Professor and Mrs. Malone in honor of the greatest race business enterprise to date." "This is a complete surprise to me," said Mrs. Malone. "We live together here like one big family. I try to make every one around me feel like we are all one family. From time to time they have done little things for me, but never before was I so completely surprised. We did not have the slightest idea that they were thinking of us in this way. I assure you that I thank you all." FRIDAY. There was a session of the press Friday morning. There were many things discussed by the men who hold the destiny of the race in their hands. Those men are the makers of sentiment and the defenders of the race. Resolutions were passed plodging the moral support to Dr. Bundy the man of the hour. the man whose life was being sought or whose freedom was in jeopardy. OUTLET STORE 11 SOUTH PINCKNEY STREET Bankrupt and Receiverr Stocks Our Specialty SALE Money Cheerfully Refunded USEFUL AND SUBSTANTIAL Xmas Gifts Shop early, avoid the rush---Get better selection VISIT OUR SECOND FLOOR FOR Toys, Dolls And Other Xmas Specialties Cotas, Dresses, Skirts, Blouses, Millinery Comforters, Blankets and Suit Cases. OUTLET STORE "The Store That Sells Chear" Fully 3,000 people entered the building during the evening. The citizens of St. Louis, East St. Louis—in fact all of the surrounding towns came to see the largest business enterprise of the race. All races were represented. Hon. Harry C. Smith of the Cleveland Gazette presided. He made, an address on race unity. He said that the race had reached the place where it should feel its oneness. "This building is a building for the whole race and when we talk about what we have accomplished point to it. We can take a splendid lesson from the Jew. Touch one and the whole of the Jewish population is concerned, and so it must be with the Negro. We should all feel a deep interest in that young man, Dr. Bundy, and we should all get behind him for he is ours." Mme. Anita Patti Brown was the soloist for the evening and the principal speaker was Bishop L. J. Coppin of the African Methodist Episcopal church. Bishop was accompanied by Dr. W. Π. Peck, pastor of St. James. It was declared that the Bishop spoke as never before and his address drove home many practical points to the whole race. He commended Mr. and Mrs. Malone for the monument they had erected and spoke in terms of praise of Mrs. Malone, because she was an inventor, having given to the world something which helped women to improve themselves. Short speeches were made by J. Anthony Josey, of Madison, Wis., Ormand Forte, of Cleveland, O., and J. Findlay Wilson of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Malone was presented with a basket bouquet by the Orphan's Home. To thei Prof. Malone responded. He said they were but God's stewards and his success was but God putting within his reach means to help the orphans and the old people, and the first first money realized in the auditorium should be for the orphans. This is what he had on his book, and it was what should be done. He told how he and his wife were both orphans at the age of two years, hence knew full well how to extend to orphan children sympathy and their success was but means placed in their hands to do more for the unfortunate. He wanted to be able to do for the old people and the children alone in the world, he wept like a child, and there were many in the audience who joined with him. There were many strong addresses delivered in the dining room. Captain Byrd presided. SATURDAY. The building was again crowded and an overflow meeting was necessary. Dr. Mary Fitzbutler Warin gof Chicago, chairman of Col. Denison auxiliary Red Cross work at Olivet Baptist church and Captain of the canteen team which meets and serves soldiers passing through the city, was the speaker. She said in part: "What plan can be advanced, what method can be pursued to draw together the factions of our people?" "If there ever was a time when we needed to eliminate the class of colored people who are willing to wear a collar and believe in segregation and submission it is now. We have done all they ask for us in the world war and now in the time of terms let America accord to the American Negro the rights of men and let America take her place with other great world powers in giving the dark races credit for their part in upholding right. Let us be ranked on ability and efficiency and not on color." THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. 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