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THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE State Historical Library State St. RETURNING COLORED TROOPS EXPECT BET- TER TREATMENT Big Investors Warn South Milwaukee—The Washington correspondent of the Milwaukee Leader in an article dealing with the return of the colored troops and the treatment to be accorded them, says: "White man's supremacy in the south, following the demobilization of the army, is going to cost more than ever before. Half a million Negro soldiers are coming home from camp, with a feeling that they have earned the right to better treatment than the white politicians and employers have been accustomed to give them. There is a strong current of racial protest among them, and a belief that some crumbs of the democracy for which the world war has been fought must fall upon their plates. Among the middle-class whites and decayed aristocracy in the south there is arising an almost hysterical fear of this self-emancipation by the Negroes. In many districts of the black belt the whites are reported to have formed a secret organization on the lines of the old Ku-Klux-Klan, the members of which are sworn to stand by each other in "keeping in their established place" the entire Negro population, regardless of consequences. Differ on Meaning These whites are the landlords, merchants, small manufacturers and the business men who must live in the south, as distinguished from the big investors who can live in New York or Washington, and who are not personally in contact with the race conflict. The absentee investors and a large element of the bigger resident business men, as well as the wage workers of the enlightened type, are trying to get the race-hatred fanatics to see that the only solution of the problem is through better industrial conditions, good will and toleration, with the thorough renovation of the public school system so that the Negroes shall cease to be feared as though they were savages. "Better industrial conditions" does not, of course, mean the same thing to the big employers as to the white or Negro trade unionists. To the employers it means welfare work, visiting nurses, playgrounds for "company" families. For the labor movement of the south it means just what is meant by the same phrase in the north—the union shop and emancipation from industrial autocrats, whether the workers be white or black. Broods Over Fears But the south is still brooding over its fears of the vengeance of the released chattel slaves, a vengeance which would be expressed in bestial fury, and which must never be permitted to break loose. That is why the white soldiers returning home to the south are being sought to join the secret league for white supremacy, and that is why the more cool headed among them are saying that the cost of their success in this program will be vastly high. For the southern Negro has discovered that he is free to move to the north. He can declare a permanent and ruinous strike against the south community by simply moving away. Most of the southern states, seeing 500,000 Negro laborers leave their borders for the less oppressive atmosphere of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania, during the past four years, have passed laws forbidding the soliciting of labor to emigrate from the state. But these laws do not prevent the Negro from voluntarily going north. His exodus has been steady and impressive in its volume. The north has had employment waiting for him, in these war years. It has not welcomed the new race problem close at home, but it has at least been able to approach that problem with an open and inquiring mind. And Now Demobilization Now comes the demobilization. Southern influence in congress has resulted in an order that every soldier shall be brought within 350 miles of his former home before he is released. The commercial investors at the south and the promoters of race antagonism at the south were agreed upon that VOL. III. point—the need for bringing the Negro soldiers within a reasonable distance of the places where they enlisted or were drafted. They are agreed upon this because they want these discharged soldiers to go home and get to work, as quickly as possible. Where they disagree is upon the treatment which must be accorded the Negro ex-soldiers when once they have gone back to the farmus or the factories or the wharves and railroads. The big investors are telling the southern middle-class fanatics: southern middle-class families. "If you try any of this Ku-Klux terrorism, these ex-soldiers will either start on a rampage that will ruin business for the next 10 years, or they will quietly organize an emigration to the north and west, and they will leave you without any labor supply at all—cheap or dear. Treat them good-humoredly, give a few donations to their churches, let them organize their patriotic societies and shout their war records to high heaven, and you will get work out of them. Try to make them take off their hats to you as they had to do before the war, and they will make the south a desert." Replies With Speech To this coldly calculated advice the romantic southern replies with a speech about the purity of white blood in the south, and the necessity of seeing her industries go down to destruction, if need be, rather than yield one iota to the ambition of the "nigger" to be treated as a race on a political or mental level with the whites. Or he flatly denies the danger that the "nigger" will make any trouble when the discharged soldiers return. In either case he stands pat, and he refuses to promise any respect whatever for the Negro soldier, home from the war. Difficulty for the southern fire-eater arises from the fact that one of the crack regiments in France, led by the author of a standard textbook on military organization is composed of Negroes—every man of whom wears the silver cross awarded to sharp shooters. This regiment has had ample opportunity to notice the consideration given by the French people and government to the Negro troops from Algeria and Tunis, and to the British troops from India—people far removed from the level of civilization which is acknowledged in the American Negro. The men of this regiment, when they are scattered through the south, are bound to ask questions as to why the southern Negro can not henceforth claim as much democracy as do the Algerians. Story of Col. Young Then there are the stories—implicitly believed by many. Negroes of the failure of the white army officers coming from the south to pay military honors to Negro officers killed in France. There are other stories of discrimination against Negro officers—particularly the only Negro ever to be made a colonel in the regular army. This man, Col. Young, rode on horseback all the way from Ohio to the national capital to take the physical examination whereby he was to be placed on the retired list before the United States entered the war. Just recently he has been called back to active service. He has been deprived, by this enforced vacation, of the chance of becoming a brigadier general in the regular army. Discussion of this whole situation has been discouraged, by common consent among public officials, because of the war emergency. Now discussion has again flamed up, and the number of men warning the south to be tolerant is significantly large. If the Negroes refuse to work in a hostile south, and if they come by the hundreds of thousands into the industrial north, an unknown factor of tremendous importance to the politics of north and south, and of equal importance to the labor movement of the country, is introduced. Seek Patient Spirit During the war the war department and the department of labor have been at great pains to try to influence the leaders among the MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY JAN. 16, 1919 TO OUR READERS We do not claim that editorials—the best written fall far short of what we know it. But they are capable, else we would do through them we strive to public questions. We have measure to mold a health public opinion on the reli are prepared at some ex both of which today are lars and cents. We know the favorable comments to them more generally read they are written. If you courage others to do so, will justify our existence We do not claim that ours are the last word in editorials—the best written. In many respects they fall far short of what we would have them and we know it. But they are the best of which we are capable, else we would do better. In them and through them we strive to voice our thoughts upon public questions. We hope they will serve in a measure to mold a healthier and more equitable public opinion on the relations of the races. They are prepared at some expenses of time and labor, both of which today are measured in terms of dollars and cents. We know they are being read from the favorable comments received. We would have them more generally read by you in whose interest they are written. If you will read them and encourage others to do so, we feel certain the result will justify our existence—Editors. college bred Negroes to bring about a spirit of patience on the part of their race, and a willingness to forego the natural expression of resentment when individuals of the race are lynched or otherwise mistreated by irresponsible whites. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois editor of The Crisis, and prominent in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has gone to Paris to watch the peace negotiations and to attempt to get in the final treaty some guaranty against racial discrimination for the Negroes in this hemisphere. The fact that he obtained a passport indicates that the president is not opposed to his activities. Yet the struggle remains. The southern politician and the rest of the southern fanatics will tolerate "no nonsense" from Negroes, be they ex-soldiers or laborers who remained at work through the war. The 11,000,000 black folks have a vague feeling that they dare resent this attitude." THE U. S. COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION DISCUSSES NEEDS OF SOUTHERN SCHOOLS Washington, D. C.—Dr. Claxton, U. S. Commissioner of Education, a southern man, issues an official statement of the war-time needs of our southern schools. A few are widely known and well supported; and more have an assured, though inadequate, income from denominational and private sources. "But," to quote Dr. Claxton, "many of the best private schools, including especially the effective small schools of the industrial type, are independent in character, and have no income except from donations." These schools, on which the south must so largely depend for efficient workers in agriculture and other fields of essential labor, are hard hit by the war, the necessary war appeals having quite overshadowed them in the minds of their former helpers. At the same time the high cost of living, and government calls for helpers at a living wage, have deprived these schools of many of their best teachers, who have for years "from sheer devotion to the work, served for small salaries." These schools, "both of the academic and the industrial type, need money urgently; not only for the necessary work they have been doing for years, but to provide the special training imperatively needed for large numbers of colored people in the war emergency"—and in the no less exigent emergency of world-reconstruction following peace. "The Bureau of Education lists, in Bulletin 1916, No. 38-39, all colored schools, with descriptions and recommendations. The bureau will gladly supply information to any one who is interested. The prosperity of big business and big development largely depends, and especially in the south, on the character, training and efficiency of our millions of colored workers and citizens. Mr. C. L. Shivers, Dilly, Wis The state's most prosperous farmer and land owner passed through Madison enroute home, after spending the Christmas holidays in Gary, Ind., Zion City and Chicago. He will also stop in Baraboo. Mr. Shivers was a welcome visitor at the Blade office on mailing day, paid his subscription and was loud in his praise of the Blade ours are the last word in en. In many respects they would have them and we the best of which we are do better. In them and so voice our thoughts upon ope they will serve in a either and more equitable ations of the races. They openes of time and labor, measured in terms of dol- they are being read from received. We would have by you in whose interest u will read them and en- we feel certain the result —Editors. ODD FELLOWS CLUB NOTES Chicago, Ill. The club feels very grateful to the Blade for allowing them space in their very popular Social column, to say that the Chicago Odd Fellows Social Club is still enjoying a splendid success. The most casual observer will concede the fact, that this Social Club fills the space of a Missing link in the annuals of Odd Fellowship, wherever there is not such an organization, where men can get together twice a month in social contact with each other and thereby cultivate and promote a stronger bond of friendship. This very important and vital process can be and is carried out the year around. Members from each subordinate lodge and their friends can attend or visit the Club as often as they wish. The ladies are welcomed Thursday evenings. Among the many visitors last week was G. M. Ed. Morris, accompanied by D. G. M. Geo. T. Kersey. The two Masters enjoyed themselves in a lengthy game of pool. Departing after a hearty hand shake and greeting to all present. MILWAUKEE, WIS Mr. John L. Slaughter, than whom no one is better known in this city, spent several days here. He is now living in Chicago where he is engaged in the real estate business. Mr. Slaughter may be induced to take up a similar work here where it is very much needed. Lieutenant Herbert Grimage of the aviation corps is back in the city having received his honorable discharge. There is a rumor current that "the goat" suffered a broken back and other serious injuries at the recent initiation of Princess Ellah Chapter, No. 22, O. E. S. Mrs. Evelyn Gray of 3rd street, after an illness of several days, is out again. Citizens' Memorial services for the late Theodore Roosevelt at Calvary Baptist church, Sunday, January 19, at 4 P. M. The latest reports from France are to the effect that Lieutenant "Hank" Boger, brother of our own Dr. Boger, is alive, but seriously wounded. Mrs. J. M. Withers, the successful proprietress of the State St. Barber Shop, recently spent two days visiting in Chicago. On the 23rd inst. at St. Mark's church an effort will be made to revive the Local Branch, N. A. A. C. P. Rev. Fr. Bagnale of Detroit will assist. You're invited. Prof. David Johnson is proving himself a very successful teacher of the violin. He will conduct an orchestra composed of more than 20 pupils, only two of whom are colored, at St. Mark's church, Wednesday, January 22. The Blade's mission is to serve you. You ought to support it. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Richmond are now living at 620 3rd street. Mrs. Amanda Hall, wife of Lieut. John A. Hall, U. S. A., is on the sick list. Word received from Mrs. W. M. Wells, Moberly, Mo., is that she is quite well again. Mrs. Wells will be remembered as the very peasant sister of Mrs. J. Stevens and Miss Nellie Vass, of Prairie St. She spent Xmas, 1917, here and made many friends. To vote in the Spring election, you must be registered. Do so at the election commission, 2nd floor. City Hall. J. E. Rucker continues quite sick. He is said to have been taken to the hospital for treatment. BIG SUBSCRIPTION OFFER THE PEOPLE'S POPULAR MONTHLY HOME LIFE HOUSEHOLD CENTLE WOMAN You Get ALL FOUR of These MAGAZINES and OUR NEWSPAPER One Year Each Prices Rapidly Advancing For $2.05 Send Your Order NOW This Exceptional Offer is Good for a Short Time Only Subscriptions may be new or renewal. Renewal subscriptions will be extended for one year from present date of expiration Girls enlist immediately and learn the beautiful training that i offered to you. The next meeting will be on the 14th of January at the residence of the secretary. The Washington Center. The Woman's Council of the War Camp Community Service was organized at the residence of Mrs. Clara Montgomery, 300 8th street Sunday evening Dec. 29th. Mrs. Mubel Baylor was elected president and Mrs. Amanda W. Woods, secretary. The Council will enlist all girls of 16 years or more of age to do patriotic service during the returning of our soldier boys. OSHKOSH. WIS (Blade News Service.) Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wright, Fond du Lae, entertained with a musical in honor of Mr. Noble Church, Chicago, Ill., Wednesday evening, January 7th. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Matthews and two sons, Fond du Lac, are wintering at Ottawa, Ont. They will return to their Wisconsin home early in the spring. Mrs. Grace Mitchell was indisposed for a few days. We are glad to note that she is out again. Mrs. Jas. Hooten is convalescent and will be able to leave her room in a few days. We are glad to learn that she is not effected with appendicitis as was first reported. Mrs. Todd returned to Madison after spending two weeks in this city as the guests of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hooten. Mr. Eli Rice, our famous Bartitone, has been showered with requests to sing in many of the neighboring cities of the State and with some of the best orchestras and at the leading clubs throughout the state. Master Sylvester Rice, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rice, took an active part in the home talent show given by the pupils of Dale School this week and was loudly applauded for his musical and vocal ability. Mr. Sam Alsup has returned to his duties on the C. & N. W. dining car. Mrs. Alsup has also been confined to her bed. The Blade wishes her a speedy recovery. Mr. Norman Person is spending five days at 3805 Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, as the guest of Mrs. N. P. Oshkosh and Milwaukee readers of the Blade who know Mrs. Gertie Montgomery Scott, will regret to learn that she is ill at her home in Chicago. We hope for her a speedy recovery. She has a host of friends in this city. Mrs. W. S. Hart, Neenah, is spending a few days in Chicago with friends. Mrs. J. W. Smith is on the sick list at this writing. We hope that it is not the "Flu." BELOIT. WIS. The Colored citizens of Beloit, Wis., through their chosen committee, viz: L. J. Ousley, W. S. Williams, J. S. Guy and G. P. L. Gordon, sent a telegram to the constituents of the Equal Rights League which convened in Washington, D. C., Dec., 1918. Commending them for their great effort in assisting in the cause of raising fallen humanity, by electing men of their race to compose a lobbyist at the World's greatest Peace Conference to be held at Versailles in order that we as a race will not be neglected. Signed, G. P. L. Gordon, Ch. L. J. Ousley, Secretary NO 29. REV. W. D. CARTER, D. D., PASTOR MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, SEATTLE, WASH. Forcible Gospel Preacher, Christian Gentleman, Financier and Church Builder.—An Honored Graduate of Western College, Macon, Ga. The Christian Ministry should feel proud of such a man as Rev. W. D. Carter, D. D. He was formerly pastor of the Pilgrim Baptist church, St. Paul Minn., and for three years financial secretary and business manager of Western College, Macon, Ga. The good work done by him, the upright Christian life and the straight forward business dealing since going to the State of Washington earned for him a host of friends, irrespective of denomination or race. He enjoys the full confidence of the best white people of his community and his word is his bond. Going to Seattle about 7 years ago he found the church at a low ebb, 60 members, $2,000 in debt and much dissatisfaction. How well he has succeeded the following speaks for itself. His membership has increased to more than 300, paid the debt of $2,000, purchased and paid $6,000 for a lot and is to erect an edifice this summer at a cost of $35,000, a considerable sum of this amount is already on hand. Too much good can not be said of his wife, who is a graduate of Western College and formerly a teacher in Nannie Burroughs School, Washington, D. C. The good people of Seattle, to show their appreciation of this venerable Nester, have given him a trip to France. Before sailing he will visit friends in Chicago, Washington, D. C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chester, Pa., New York, also London, Eng., Paris, Belgium and Italy. Rev. Carter is a man of system and believes in organizing his forces that much good may be accomplished. His officers consist of the following personals: William Hammond, Chairman Deacon Board; Wm. Chandler, Chairman Trustee Board; J. W. Anderson, Treasurer; R. A. Clark, Super. S. S.; Mrs. W. D. Carter, Pres. M. Society; Mrs. T. J. Ward, Pres. U. Club; Mrs. W. W. Casmon, Organist; Mrs. E. Jackson, Directress; Mrs. E. B. Murray, Pres. B. Y. P. U.; Dr. F. Cooper, President Brotherhood; Roy Green, Chairman Usher Board; Mrs. R. Hick, Treas. Charity Fund; Mrs. J. Evans, Treas. Mission Fund. Services: Worship—10:45 a. m. and 7:15 p. m.; Sunday School—12:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U.—6:45 p. m.; Prayer Meeting—Wednesdays—8:00 p. m.; Business Meeting—Friday night before each first Sunday; Communion—Each first Sunday. COLORED TROOPERS TO MOVE NORTH Chicago—According to Mark L. Crawford, federal director of employment here, the Negroes in the south after the war will move north. "Southern Negroes will hesitate to return to their former homes," Crawford said. "Reports from demobilization centers everywhere indicate our Negro troops, almost to the man, plan to live in the north. "These men have worked and fought for their country. They feel they deserve a bigger chance than the south offers. Migration to the North looks like their opportunity." THE WISCONSIN BLADE Entered at the postoffice at Madison, Wis., as second-class matter. 4 J. ANTHONY JOSEY GEO. H. DE REEF Editors. SUBSCRIPTION One year, in advance ..... $1.50 Six months, in advance ..... $1.00 Three months, in advance ..... .50 STAFF CORRESPONDENTS: L. J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINNER, and Business Weekly, 319 North Henry St. Money sent by express money order or registered letter at our risk, otherwise at risk of sender. THEY ASK NO FAVORS BECAUSE THEY ARE NEGROES, BUT ONLY FOR JUSTICE, BECAUSE THEY ARE MEN.—Foraker. A LETTER STRAIGHT FROM HOME "You may talk about your rubies, "You may prate about your pearls, "You may sing of beauteous women, "And of gorgeous dancing girls— "But the army man will tell you "That no matter where you roam, "There is nothing half so precious "As—a letter straight from home. "There are things we hold more precious, "Than the spark of life itself, "Thus the bold, seafaring pirate "Risked his life for loot and pelf. "But the army man will tell you "That no matter where you roam, "There is nothing half so precious "As—a letter straight from home. Though the wealth of all the Indies Were in my legacy tonight, And I had in my possession Glitt ring gold, and jewels bright, I would count them all but useless, Just life's friv'lous froth and foam, And I'd trade them all most gladly For—a letter straight from home." —Sergt. R. Stickney, in Milwaukee Journal. BLADELETS BLADELETS "He who cannot hear the voice of humanity is deaf," says the President. No comments, thank you! Does it require an effort on your part to be a MAN? It is worth it. Make the experiment. There is little need to turn over a new leaf unless you propose to keep it cleaner than the old one. We merely rise to inquire if making the world safe for democracy will make America safe for Americans. An exchange says: Unmarried ladies should not accept presents from men who are neither related nor engaged to them. What of the married ladies? In spite of the Colored man's lack of confidence in his own kind, still there are banks and great business concerns within the race continuing the upward way.—Dallas Express. The gentleness and courtesy of the average police officer in eliciting a confession from one accused of crime is marvelously interesting and beautiful when described by the officer at the trial. The Wisconsin Legislature is again "on the job." If past sessions are to be taken as a criterion, judges and lawyers had better begin now to re-study the law. "What will the harvest be?" Mr. Bielaski is authority for the statement that money spent among the colored people of the south for German propaganda was thrown away. We could have foretold that had we been consulted. And so the people of Green River will be when they gain their second sober thought. They will repent and aim to make amends for their fury.—Ogden Standard. The story of "Monsieur le Presidente" and Mrs. Wilson being lost in the shopping district of Paris and being set right by two manly little French boys has a tinge of romance about it which makes it interesting reading. But was it not rather careless of someone, if true? Harmony and cooperation are just as necessary for this nation in time of peace as in time of war. The war was won by united effort and team work, and national success and prosperity will depend on how faithfully the American people adhere to the same plan in meeting the new conditions that will come with the return of peace.—Oshkosh Northwestern. --- KNOCKERS vs. MERIT There are people in this community known as knockers. Then there are people who by their good work deserve to be given credit. The knocker is generally a liar, and if the person to whom he lies is not a reader of human nature, an innocent person is often injured. The knocker is generally jealous of the successful person. A knocker is a dangerous individual to society. He is a cancer in any community and dangerous to the population. He impedes the progress of the successful and will often do and say a thing against the innocent. There are always two sides to every question, and one story is good until another one is told. Female tattlers are knockers in disguise. A woman who is jealous of another will attempt to injure the good name of her competitor by false representations to her superiors. A sensible man or woman will not listen to one-sided statements. An informant ought to be made to give his author and the informed should be careful in deciding questions or believing statements that are not authenticated. The knocker should be made to know his place.—Exchange. POLITENESS AND SERVILITY "Colored folks, be polite to white folks," says an exchange. That expression "gets our goat." What less than that have they been for the past three hundred years? And why to "white folks" more than to any one else? Politeness is a virtue to be practised by all toward all. It is the sign of good breeding; the distinguishing characteristic of the true gentleman. It moves the gentleman to lift his hat to a lady; to acknowledge the salute of his humblest acquaintance; to apologize for an apparent rudeness. It is no less the due of "colored folks" from "white folks" than the reverse. It is most gracious and dignifying when accorded one supposedly inferior. "Handsome is as handsome does." If superior, one must act superior. The French, than whom no people is more courteous and polite, say "Noblesse Oblige." There is, however, a difference between politeness and servility. The one may be from a superior to an inferior. The other is always from an inferior to a superior, and is a recognition of that fact. The latter is that for which most "white folks" contend. Ignorantly they believe all "colored folks" their inferior and insist upon its recognition. And too often in this they are supported by a certain class of colored people, who, though forgetful of the little courtesies due their own never fail in the presence of a white face to remove their hats. This is not politeness but servility; and it does as much if not more than anything else to breed contempt for the entire race. True politeness dignifies him who practices it; servility debases him. There is a story, variously attributed to Washington and to Calhoun, the great Carolinian, that when a colored man touched his cap, he doffed his with the remark, "I never let a negro be more polite than I." Let no man be more polite than you, "colored folks," none less servile. SCISSORED THOUGHTS Poor old solid South, she is certainly an object of pity. While the bells were ringing, whistles blowing and the whole world was rejoicing over the victory of Democracy over autocracy. Alabama came up with another slap at the President by lynching another negro.—Wichita Kansas. The lynching of colored men continues despite the strenuous efforts of black and white, Northerner and Southerner, Republican and Democrat to suppress the evil. We have been of the opinion all along that the quickest and surest method to stop this species of cowardly murder is to arm the intended victim and permit him to take his chance against his enemies.—Richmond Planet. It would be too bad if the American soldier, easy going in times of peace, despite his deadliness in time of war, were to fail in making the Germans understand that they are a badly defeated people. The French and the English, knowing the Germans somewhat better than the Americans, are making no such mistake.—The Billings Gazette. What the American forces did in France makes a fine record. The Americans stopped the war. But let us not compare this boastfully with what the British did, or with what the French did: for a truthful comparison would furnish no safe ground for boastfulness.—Minneapolis Journal. We can not stay to explain the paradox of materialism and idealism, side by side in the forty-eight sociopolitical laboratories which make up the United States. There is scant respect for law, as the lynching records show and as President Wilson has lately bewailed with characteristic forthrightness. London (Eng.) Saturday Review. The allies will not let Germany starve. They never had any such intention. They promised food before Germany asked for it. They will keep their promise as soon as the need arises. For the present the matter rests with the Germans themselves. If they are the efficient, systematic, orderly people they have always boasted of being, they can distribute their last season's crops and their meat supply and get thru the winter well enough. Then the allies will see that they get enough provisions to last them till next harvest.—Daily Tribune (Casper, Wy.) 1,500,000 Habitual Users of Narcotics in Country Despite Harrison Antinarcotic Law No report of recent years will surprise the casual reader so much as that made to the United States congress by a special committee investigating the use of narcotics, observes a writer in the Houston Post. According to that report there are no fewer than 1,500,000 habitual users of narcotics in this country—and this in spite of the Harrison anti-narcotic law in force for several years. The investigators say that 1,000,000 people are known as users of drugs and that 500,000 are secretly addicted to the habit. They say that within the former draft ages of twenty-one to thirty-one are found 200,000 known users of the drug in the state of New York among the men alone. They say that thousands formed the habit after they were drafted in order to insure their rejection from the army. They say that in spite of all present laws the use of morphine, cocaine, heroin and similar medicines and drugs is increasing more rapidly than ever before in the history of this country. They say that it is necessary immediately to pass more stringent laws for the protection of people from the "dope" vender. Flying Tanks Prove Strong Factor in Ending World War The flying tank was a strong factor in ending the war. An armor-plated scout machine, invulnerable against ordinary ground fire, speedy and with remarkable climbing power, it was used almost exclusively for ground-strafing—the most demoralizing of any form of warfare. The "flying tank" got far behind the German lines to where great bodies of the retreating German forces were waiting or moving. Wherever they attacked they demoralized the enemy—and with the minimum of danger to the filers. Where Cotton Grows Best. Cotton grows best in low coastal land in tropical latitudes. 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Agents wanted everywhere. $1 starts you on the road to success. Write for particulars. REEVONOLA MFG. CO., Box 750, Atlaata, Ga. Painless Chiropodist Massaging PROF. POWELL'S HAIR REFINING PROCESS WITHOUT IRONS Water Does Not Affect it. SHAMPOOING AND DANDRUFF REMOVED MEN'S WORK A SPECIALTY 3518 South State Street 2nd Floor, Room 14 --- R 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 i ich? Is the hair on your temples coming out? Are you bald headed? Are you compelled to wear a wig because your hair is short and bad? IF SO, Try MME. RIVERS GLEEDEN'S Wonderful Scalp and Hair Treatment, which positively cures all Scalp Diseases, stops the HAIR BREAKING or SPLITTING OFF FALLING OUT and starts it at once to growing. She guarantees to grow any one's hair not less than 1.2 inch per month if you take her treatment and use her goods as per her directives. If you want your hair to be long, light, soft pliable, straight, fluffy and radiant with life, use INDUSTRIAL SYSTEM of HAIR CULTURE. If used according to directions it is guaranteed to do as represented. If it fails money will be refunded. ment by mail to any address upon parations, send $6.00 for a full in the Hair Culture trade, and to $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per stamps for reply and mention one how to make these prepara- clusively by Culture Company Little Rock, Arkansas Instruction Given Diplomas Awarded J. EVANS TREATMENT Ana System Drexel 1673 Chicago, Ill. wanted everywhere. $1 starts road to success. particulars. D., Box 750, Atlaata, Ga. Office Phone, Douglas 3288 Res. Phone, Douglas 3132 CHICAGO CITY LOCALS Mr. Oscar Shivers was confined to his bed for a few days this week. Miss Irene Horton will visit relatives and friends in Beloit, Wis. next week. Madames Mohr and Simms were callers at the Blade office Wednesday morning. Mrs. J. S. Mosely and children spent the day with Mrs. C. M. Mosely, Monday. ill for a few days but is now ill for a few days but ns now greatly improved. Miss Marion Buekner was on the sick list for a few days this week with a severe cold. Rev. L. J. Phillips will leave the city next week to conduct a revival in Cincinnati, Ohio. Editor R. B. Montgomery was in Madison Wednesday on business and was a pleasing caller at the Blade Office. Miss Zenobia Jackson returned from Gary, Ind., Saturday, where she accompanied her father to spend the holidays. Miss Alice Phillips has accepted a position in Gary, Ind., as teacher. She will leave the city next week to assume her new duties. Mr. Leo Butts celebrated his twenty-first birthday Tuesday evening. Quite a few friends joined him in making it an enjoyable one. Mrs. Josey has as her guest during the absence of Editor Josey. Mrs. H. B. Kinner. Milwaukee. Mrs. Kinner has quite a number of Milwaukee friends in the city who are delighted to see her. The many friends of Mr. Green Beard will be pleased to learn that he is able to be up and around the house again, the rest of the family are doing nicely. Capt. J. R. Young, Duluth, Min, and an old resident of Madison stopped over for a few hours to exchange greetings with his many friends en route from Pittsburg, Pa., and Lexington, Ky. He was the guest of the Blade while here. The initial entertainment given by the Corinthian Social Club. Wednesday night at the G. A. R. hall was a grand success. The bulk of Madison's population being in evidence. The program under the auspices of Mr. W. R. Harris was wonderful. The Hon. Perry Howard, Jackson, Miss., Dr. Carter and Editor Josey traveled from Chicago to Washington, D. C., on Friday and Saturday. The meeting was one long to be remembered. The good doctor partially consented to visit Madison on his returning to Seattle. We are quite sure his visit would be highly appreciated. CHICAGO, ILL. The Memorial services for Theodore Roosevelt under the auspices of the People's Movement at their Club House on Indiana avenue, was a grand and solemn affair, each speaker from the stand point of wise and well spoken words was possible at his best. Nivian Welch, the gifted orator was none less pleasing than W. E. Mollison, while the introduction, of U. S. Senator Hon. Medell McCormick as the speaker of the day by our own Beauregard F. Mosely was a perfect gem. All of the addresses as well as the music was well received by the vast audience, who loved and admired the world's greatest and best, Col. Theodore Roosevelt.—W. J. Laathan, President. Joseph Myers, Chicago, Ill.; L. B. Mills, Milwaukee, Wis.; David W. Adams and wife, Camp Grant, Ill.; J. Marshall, Richmond, Va.; L. Solomon, city; R. B. Montgomery, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Horan, New York City; Mrs. Katherine Young, city; G. Monroe, city; Sergt. Walter Coe, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Corp. R. Richardson, Connellsville, Pa.; Oris Towles, Duluth, Minn.; Walter L. Cohn, New Orleans, La.; Ed. Richardson, Minneapolis, Minn.; Perry H. Howard, Jackson, Miss.; Will Foster, Newark, N. J.; Jas Kelley, Newark, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Woo Wah Nuey, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. L. Jones, Detroit, Mich.; J. Anthony Josey, Madison, Wis.; L. L. Kier, Maqueketa, Ind. Mrs. Will Jones, Spring Valley Ill.; Tim Barrett, Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barnette, Toledo, Ohio; Neil Fuenster, Toledo, Ohio; Cyrus E. Young, Kansas City, Mo.; Will H. Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Sallie Harris, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. L. H. Harris, St. Louis, Mo.; L. M. Jennue, Gary, Ind.; Henry Colfax, Chicago; Ewing Dabney, Omaha, Neb.; General Lewis, Monroe, La.; F. Bush and wife, city; Walter H. Woodard, city; Henry Elder, city MALT SYRUP Three ounces of Hops in $ 2 \frac{1}{2} $ gallons of water. Boil two hours and strain through a colander. Two one-half lbs. (1 qt.) Malt Syrup, (Ballantine's Malt), $1\frac{1}{2}$ lbs. granulated white sugar. Put into $2\frac{1}{2}$ gallon of water and boil for 20 minutes. Let both mixtures cool, then mix together. Take $1\frac{1}{2}$ cake of Fleischmann's Yeast, compressed; mash in a little warm water sufficient to make a liquid, and pour into mixture, then stir. Let stand for 37 or 38 hours in room of moderate temperature. A crust will form that may be several inches thick. Skim this off occasionally during the 38 hours. At the end of 38 hours take off the last of the scum, stir up, and strain through close woven cloth, such as flour sack material. It will clog up for about every quar filtered through, hence wash out for about each quart strained. Bottle at once. Use beer bottles, sure seal capper and crown caps to complete the work. Let stand for about two weeks before using, if you can stand it that long. Some of the $2\frac{1}{2}$ gallons of water with the hops, also some of the water with the malt will evaporate. Add enough boiling water to each one as soon as through boiling to make five gallons in all. This will fill about 24 beer bottles, usually short quarts. You can make it in any kind of a boiling bowl, pan or kettle, boiler, etc., but when you set it to stand the 38 hours it must be placed in aluminum, woodenware or enamel ware. If you do not want to bottle it, you can srain it into a beer keg. We would suggest the using of one package of Gelatine to assist in clarifying the above concoction. JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis. 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 The Finest Line of Greeting Cards sre now on sale. Make your selections early. H. C. NETHERWOOD PRINTING CO. 24 N. Carroll Street SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 --- Annual Pre-Inventory Sale Great Price Reductions With Special discount ranging from Sale now on and will be in force for TEN DAYS Hinrichs Dry Goods Co. 3 South Pinckney St. B. GREENBE GREENBERG WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER FOR SALE HOUSE AND 815 Regent Street HOUSE AND 312 W. Dayton St. TERMS TO SUIT BUY Blade Real Estate Co. Phone 3369 326 State WHY HAVE POOR HAIR When "MARVEL" Posits Grows Straight Glossy Hair Formulated 1906 "MARVEL" Trade Mark HAIR CULTIVATION Positively Eradicates Dandruff, Prevents Falling A Luxurious Growth, Prevents Falling And Itching Scalp Most astonishing proposition on the market Liberal terms te aactive representatives. Many thousand users willingly offer testing PRICE ONLY 50 CENTS MARVEL SPECIALY CO. MADI Sole Manufacturers SALE! GRAND LOT ent Street GRAND LOT Dayton St. SUIT BUYER State Company 326 State Street POOR HAIR? "VEL" Positively at Glossy Hair dated 1906 "VEL" Mark ACTIVATOR Dandruff, Promotes Prevents Falling Hair ing Scalp on the market. representatives. singly offer testimonials. 50 CENTS MADISON, WIS. facturers S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Blade Real Estate Company Phone 3369 326 State Street WHY HAVE POOR HAIR? When "MARVEL" Positively Grows Straight Glossy Hair HAIR CULTIVATOR Positively Eradicates Dandruff, Promotes A Luxurious Growth, Prevents Falling Hair And Itching Scalp Most astonishing proposition on the market. Liberal terms te active representatives. Many thousand users willingly offer testimonials. MARVEL SPECIALY CO. MADISON, WIS. Sole Manufacturers Poultry,Game,Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee --- Repairing of All Imported clocks An Swiss Watches 312 State Street Trade Mark Phones Office, Gsand 4504 R Res. Lincoln 3585-Y George Heriot DeReef Attorney and Counselor at Law ROOMS 217-218 EMPIRE BUILDING 14 Grand Avenue MILWAUKEE. WISCONSIN Repairing Complicated Watches A Specialty Madison, Wisconsin THEGASRANGE THEGASRANGE IT IS CLEAN--for there are no ashes, no coal wood or kindling, no soot, no smoke. The range itself is neat and clean and easily kept so. It does away with cause for worry both in keeping fires hot and in results of cooking. IT IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. IRONING MADE EASY WITH AN ELECTRIC IRON WHY? Why, simply because the Electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of energy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the Electric Flat-Iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keeep it. Phone 4400 Madison Ga Com 126 East N Straighten Yo La Cr Milson Gas & Elec Company 126 East Main Street Inten Your Hair La Creoline Madison Gas & Electric Company 126 East Main Street Straighten Your Hair With La Creoline The Latest Scientific Discovery in the world today, La Creoline Pomade Hair Dressing a wonderful Hair Grower and Straightener, for men and women's hair. Kinky hair made straight by the use of La Creoline Pomade hair dressing. Price 55c and $1.10 per box. Call upon Prof. Frederick D. Henderson and have him straighten your hair with his wonderful La Creoline Hair Straightener, and be convinced that his hair and skin preparations are the best. 10,000 agents wanted in unoccupied territory to sell my hair and skin preparations. Write for terms and free samples to agents. Special rates to barbers and lady hair dressers. Manufactured and guaranteed by Frederick D. Henderson, Hair, Sealp and Skin Specialist. Address all letters and send money by P. O. money order, express money order or registered letter to Frederick D. Henderson, $472½ Sixth St. Milwaukee, Wis. (President Founder). FREDRICK D La Creol of Beauty Culture and American Demonstrating Salesroom, 472 RICK D. HENDER La Creoline School are and American Specialty Produce ing Salesroom, 47212 Sixth St., Mil FREDRICK D. HENDERSON of Beauty Culture and American Specialty Products Laboratories. Demonstrating Salesroom, $472_{1}$ Sixth St., Milwaukee. Wis. 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 Re- paired While You Wait JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BUILDING Opposite C. & N.W. Depot Phone Badger 7400 --- --- s & Electric pany Main Street ur Hair With eoline HENDERSON Line School Specialty Products Laboratories. Sixth St., Milwaukee, Wis. St. Benedict Settlement 823 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. Home for Colored Working Girls and Women Strang- ers in the City. Either Catholic or Protestants All Are Welcome Either with or without means MRS. L. DUNCAN --- DARKEY ASKS CLERK FOR HIS "ZEMPSHUN" DARKEY ASKS CLERK FOR HIS "ZEMPSHUN" Brings in Wife and Eleven Children and Wants to Collect for Lot. Asheville, N. C.—Followed by his wife and eleven children ranging from stout corn field hands to bow-legged toddlers, an old darkyke made his way from office to office in the Federal building, seeking some one who would give him his "tempshun." Finally, arriving at the city exemption board he said: "Boss, I done come for my two then A man in a uniform is standing in front of a desk, holding a large book. He is facing three children, two of whom are wearing dresses and one is wearing a hat. The man is looking at the children with a serious expression. "I Done Come for My Zemshun." san' dollars zemshun, and what you 'lows fer de chillun." "A man as old as you are doesn't need any exemption," a board member told him. "And where do you get that $2,000 talk?" After prolonged inquiry it developed that the old man had heard that $2,000 exemption was allowed the head of a family under the income tax law, and the military laws provided $100 allowance for each child of a soldier's family. Combining the two laws he had reached the conclusion that the government would pay him $2,000 "zemshun," and $100 for each child. The old fellow was not downhearted when he learned that there was nothing coming to him. "Jest like after tutter war," he said. "Dey say us niggers gwynne fer to git a mule and we never get none." RAT BITES POLICEMAN SEEKING "BLIND PIg" Portland, Ore. — Prohibition has its terrors. Witness Policeman Phillips of the war emergency squad, who went prowling about a house suspected of harboring a "blind plg" in a search for booze. Phillips found a suspicious-looking opening in the wainscooting and put his hand in, feeling about for a bottle of contraband. Then he drew his hand out and emitted a yell that brought his brother officers to him. "Did you find any?" they asked. "I found one," replied Phillips, "and the d—n thing bit me. It was a rat." Man Has "Another Vision" and Decides to Register for the Draft. Independence, Kan. — Albert R White, forty two, a farmer of Rutland township, refused to register for the draft. Even the pleas of his wife and eight children did not move him. "Ive a vision from the Lord not to register," he told them. He is a stanch member of the Holiness church and "had to obey" visions. Then the sheriff took him before the draft board, and although friends said on account of his large family he probably would not be called, he still refused to register. He spent the night in jail. The next day he called for the sheriff and said that he had had another vision and wanted to register, as he was told to obey the laws of his country. GLAD TO RETURN TO PRISON Escaped Convict Has Touch of Con- science and Gives Himself Up to Police. Des Motnes, In. Because his con- science would give him no peace Arnold Jacobs, thirty-six, of Fort Worth, Tex., convicted murderer and escaped convict, gave himself up to the police here. "I couldn't stand it any longer," said Jacobs. "Every man I passed" thought was looking for me. I spen- most of my time dodging policemen." Jacobs declares he was convicted of murder and after serving ten years at Huntsville, Tex., made his escape last June. Salt Lake Is 75 Miles Long, 30 to 50 Miles Wide, and Has An Average Depth of 20 Feet Perhaps no salt ponds anywhere in the world possess so many natural advantages as the Great Salt Lake, says Stanley W. Todd, in Popular Mechanics Magazine. Lying as it does in one of the great valleys of the Rockies, on the eastern edge of the great basin, the lake extends north and south for 75 miles, while its width varies from 30 to 50 miles. It has an average depth of 20 feet and is 4,218 feet above the sea level. There is little rainfall throughout the year, and the ever-present sun, together with the flat shores, contribute to the ideal conditions of summer operation. The lake has no outlet and the water is as nearly saturated with salt as it can be without crystallizing. Great strides have been made in recent years in the methods of making high-grade salt, both by the grainer and vacuumpan processes. Solar evaporation and grainer methods are used at Salt Lake, the mill being located at a place called Saltnair. During the season when the harvesting is under way, the water is pumped from the lake at the rate of from 10,000 to 12,000 barrels a day, the pumping being carried on from ten to 14 hours. Hieroglyphics to Be Found in California Are Believed Older Than Those in Egypt Amateur archeologists of Bishop, Cat., are endeavoring to interest professional scientists of the East in the epigraphs which abound on the rocks of Round valley, not far from that city, and which are believed to be as old, if not older, than the hieroglyphics of earlier Egypt, to which they bear a strange resemblance. It is believed by many that the strange markings constituted the names by which ancient tribes marked the sources of water supply for the benefit of those of their number who lived roving lives. These hieroglyphs have never been deciphered, although they are matters of record in the leading museums of the country, it is said. The Indian tribes now living in their vicinity declare they are the work of the Indians of North America and that they antedate all aboriginal lore. Some who have examined the strange markings in the flinty bowlers say the hieroglyphics closely resemble those of earliest Egypt and may replace the latter as the first written language of humanity. They are found always in the vicinity of water supplies. Mother's Cook Book And you the marble statue all the time The praise and point at as preferred to Joy. Yet leave for the first breathing woman's Meals for the Family. It is a wise plan to have a dozen or more ways of using stale bread crumbs where they may be easily referred to, in order to avoid repeating the same dish until it becomes tiresome. Any crusts or small bits of bread if placed in the warming oven to dry may then be put through the meat grinder and are ready for countless dishes. Crumb Ice Cream Take one quart of medium cream, one tablespoonful of vanilla, one teaspoonful of almond extract and one and a half cupfuls of strained honey. Chill and freeze until thick and mushy, then open the freezer and add one cupful of brown bread crumbs. Continue freezing until firm. Remove the dasher and pack to ripen. With the need for careful saving of flour somewhat over we will still use other cereals because we have learned their value and because they lend variety to our diet. For the hot griddle cake to serve for the morning meal there is none which is better liked than that made from corn flour. If one is fortunate enough to have on hand plenty of buttermilk the cakes will be still better. Beat one egg, add enough buttermilk to make a batter with corn flour sufficient to satisfy the family, adding a teaspoonful of soda for each pint of buttermilk and salt enough to make them palatable. Beat well and fry on a lightly greased griddle. Cook them as thin as possible. Queen of Puddings Soak one cupful of stale but not dried bread crumbs in three cupfuls of hot milk, add two tablespoonfuls of butter, the yolks of four eggs beaten with one half cupful of sugar, and a teaspoonful of vanilla with a cupful of corn syrup. Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake forty-five minutes or until set. When the baking is done spread it with a layer of jelly or jam and cover with a merengue using the whites of the eggs and a little powdered sugar. Brown and serve hot or cold. Bread Crumb Griddle Cakes. Take one and a half cupfuls of bread crumbs, two cupfuls of sour milk and let stand over night; in the morning add an egg, a teaspoonful of soda, a half teaspoonful of salt and corn flour to make a thin batter; beat well and fry on a hot greased griddle. Nestie Maxwell DRIVING OUT THE COLORED PEOPLE When America went in made a determined effort men that the white people cept in times of stress, but deaf ears and remained e Tuesday, a colored man at Green River, Wyoming of railroad men proceeded. Then, while they were fit capable of acting with failure on the more peaceful application of the community, families, so it is reported. Race hatreds, which give color to the German orderly colored man to as cans are honestly and sincerelyocracy of the world which real value, and opens wide to the law-abiding, whether poor. There are bad black men be equally candid—there are white men. But we must not start against all colored people proves to be a scoundrel of The little home, where colored man is laboring to co and children is as much of homes, and even more so under which the colored man When we are dealing with often the view is too broad that colored children fright and that when the angry is heard, there is the same your child and mine. The of little hearts being torn When innocent families, black or white, if you are the side of the children. It ill-becomes us to unversal freedom and suffice as we deny twelve million ballot and a voice in the country. The Belgians, R Europeans for whom our are by far more free, are industrially than twelve country. Therefore, "cha Subscribe to Wisconsin Weekly when America went into the war, the Germans have a determined effort to persuade the colonists that the white people had no use for them in times of stress, but the colored men twice years and remained enthusiastically loyal. Tuesday, a colored man killed a railroad swat at Green River, Wyo., and an indignant railroad men proceeded to lynch the murderer, while they were filled with hatred, and able of acting with fair judgment, the mob in the more peaceful element of the colored nation of the community, and drove out twenty families, so it is reported. face hatreds, which go to such extremes, ten color to the German propaganda and cause early colored man to ask himself whether A. are honestly and sincerely a part of theocracy of the world which takes every man a value, and opens wide the gates of oppression, law-abiding, whether white or black, riot. There are bad black men, of course, and—laughingly candid—there are more than a few white men. But we must not start out on a Bolshevik cry must all colored people whenever one colored man to be a scoundrel or an assassin. The little home, where an honest, industrious man is laboring to comfort and shelter his children is as much entitled to protection as women, and even more so because of the hander which the colored man labors. When we are dealing with these problems of the view is too broad and we overlook the colored children frighten as do white children that when the angry shouts of the mob outward, there is the same sense of terror that for child and mine. The same awful scream little hearts being torn with dread. When innocent families meet with that expert or white, if you are a white man, you are aside of the children. The ill-becomes us to undertake to guarantee real freedom and suffrage for the world so we deny twelve million people the right to not and a voice in the government of our country. The Belgians, Russians, Irishmen and Europeans for whom our President is interested by far more free, economically, politically astoniously than twelve million Negroes in country. Therefore, "charity begins at home. When America went into the war, the Germans made a determined effort to persuade the colored men that the white people had no use for them, except in times of stress, but the colored men turned deaf ears and remained enthusiastically loyal. Tuesday, a colored man killed a railroad switchman at Green River, Wyo., and an indignant group of railroad men proceeded to lynch the murderer. Then, while they were filled with hatred, and incapable of acting with fair judgment, the mob turned on the more peaceful element of the colored population of the community, and drove out twenty-five families, so it is reported. Race hatreds, which go to such extremes, tend to give color to the German propaganda and cause the orderly colored man to ask himself whether Americans are honestly and sincerely a part of the democracy of the world which takes every man at his real value, and opens wide the gates of opportunity to the law-abiding, whether white or black, rich or poor. There are bad black men, of course, and—let us be equally candid—there are more than a few bad white men. But we must not start out on a Bolshevik crusade against all colored people whenever one colored man proves to be a scoundrel or an assassin. The little home, where an honest, industrious colored man is laboring to comfort and shelter his wife and children is as much entitled to protection as our homes, and even more so because of the handicaps under which the colored man labors. When we are dealing with these problems of race, often the view is too broad and we overlook the fact that colored children frighten as do white children, and that when the angry shouts of the mob outside is heard, there is the same sense of terror that seizes your child and mine. The same awful screams tell of little hearts being torn with dread. When innocent families meet with that experience, black or white, if you are a white man, you are on the side of the children. It ill-becomes us to undertake to guarantee universal freedom and suffrage for the world so long as we deny twelve million people the right of the ballot and a voice in the government of our home country. The Belgians, Russians, Irishmen and other Europeans for whom our President is intervening, are by far more free, economically, politically and industrially than twelve million Negroes in this country. Therefore, "charity begins at home." subscribe to the Wisconsin Weekly Blade Subscribe to the Wisconsin Weekly Blade "NO-BRAKE" GREW IT. Let "NO-BRAKE," the Scientific and Successful Hair Improving Treatment, grow it you. "NO-BRAKE" will positively grow hair or your money elastically retarded. "NO-BRAKE" SINGLE GROWER. Removing the Damnific, makes the hair grow. "NO-BRAKE" Single Grower not only removes Damnific but prevents it. PRICE 50 CENTS; 10c Extra for Postage. "NO-BRAKE" DOUBLE GROWER. Without a doubt, this is the finest preparation for hair and scalp that can be prepared. If your hair is out on the temples, if it is on the sides, then it is possible if there is any disease of hair and scalp, this is the one. You will have to try it to appreciate its real merit. PRICE 60 CENTS; 16c Extra for Postage. "NO-BRAKE" Shampoo is a healthful and deightful cleanser of hair and scalp, all ready for use. PRICE 25 CENTS; 5c Extra for Postage. To each person sending $25, I will send the four above "NO-BRAKE" preparations postage prepaid. I will also send free of all charge my little booklet on How to Be Your Own Hair Dresser. OUR GUARANTEE: These Preparations are scientifically compounded. Are Guaranteed to give Entire Satisfaction when used to directions, or your money refunded. "NO-BRAKE" SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING 445 West Hunter Street, Atlanta, Ga. --- to the war, the Germans to persuade the colored had no use for them, ex- the colored men turned ethusiastically loyal. killed a railroad switch- and an indignant group to lynch the murderer. died with hatred, and in- judgment, the mob turn- ment of the colored pop- and drove out twenty-five to such extremes, tend to propaganda and cause the himself whether Ameri- erely a part of the de- takes every man at his the gates of opportunity or white or black, rich or of course, and—let us are more than a few bad at on a Bolshevik crusade whenever one colored man an assassin. in honest, industrious col- loaf and shelter his wife titled to protection as our because of the handicaps in labors. in these problems of race, and we overlook the fact when as do white children, nouts of the mob outside sense of terror that seizes same awful screams tell with dread. neet with that experience, a white man, you are on ertake to guarantee uni- ge for the world so long people the right of the government of our home ians, Irishmen and other President is intervening, omically, politically and million Negroes in this city begins at home." Atlanta Independent. the sin Blade The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security E. B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres. J. G. O. Zahner, Vice-Pres. E. F. Riley, Secy and Trust Officer I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Secy. W. D. Curtis Stanford P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Pfund --- The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Deposit Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR No.144 United States Deposit plus and Undivided Profits OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier Telephone Grand 607 D. 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