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WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE AROUND THE Blade News Washington.—Disc. one of the many cases of unjust convictions and unduly severe sentences, resulting from courtmartial during the war, has created considerable commotion in the war department. Secretary of War N. D. Baker has been impressed by the action of the American Bar association's executive committee in moving for an investigation of the alleged injustice of military courts, and it is regarded that the administration will find it necessary to remedy the evil. A review of all courtmartial cases, to result in a reduction of unjust sentences and the correction of other injustices is being demanded. Columbus, O.—Attorney Robert B. Barcus has just been appointed special counsel in the office of the attorney general. He assumed his duties last week St. Louis, Mo.—Mr. Clarence Howard, president of Commonwealth Steel Co., has just contributed $500 to the Pine St. Branch Y. M. C. A., as another evidence of his interest in the colored people. Boston, Mass.—Sergt. H. J. Homer, one of the two colored members of the local police force, has voluntarily retired on pay. He is 75 years of age and has served 40 years on the force. Washington, D. C.,—Capt. Russell Smith, United States Infantry, has been relieved from duty at Howard University, this city, and detailed as professor of military science and tactics at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. First Lieutenant Campbell C. Johnson, United States Infantry, has been assigned to duty as professor of military science and tactics at Howard University. E. St. Louis.—Following the arrest of fourteen Negro farm hands who said they were imported to East St. Louis from Mississippi by a traveling section foreman of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, labor leaders of East St. Louis today made a protest against the importation of Negroes. New York.—The 370th Inf. (old 8th Illinois) has arrived from France. For the present it will go to Camp Upton. They are expected to demobilize at Camp Grant. Charleston, W. Va.—Dean Pickens, vice president of Morgan College, Baltimore, spoke to a large audience in the Legislature hall, last week. He came at the invitation of the leading white and colored citizens of the city. He spoke on the "Negro in the Reconstruction." Paducah, Ky. — Thornton Grooms, a soldier just returned from France, charged with shooting a white man at Eddyville, was brought here to prevent his being lynched. Brunswick, Ga.—Ben Jordan is on trial here for the killing a white man he found in a compromising situation with his wife. He will plead the "unwritten law." Cincinnati, O.—The board of managers of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church passed a resolution asking the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States to pass a federal law for the suppressing of lynching. Washington, D. C.—Forty colored waiters at the Ebbitt Hotel walked out on a strike following refusal of the hotel to give them a salary increase. Kansas City, Kans.—W. E. Sa. Atlanta, Ga.—John H. Shillady, Seet, N. A. A. C. P., spoke to a monster mass, meeting on "Conditions that Have Grown out of the War." New Orleans, La.—J. Madison Vance, prominent lawyer and politician, is dead here. Harrisburg, Pa.—The colored troops of the Philadelphia Home Defense Reserves marched in the inaugural parade here and made a creditable showing. FROM OVERSEAS Lieut. R. C. Atkins, 365th Inf. A. E. F. under date of January 19, writes: "We are all very well and enjoying the hospitality and comradeship of the French people. These people have a real democracy put into daily practice—a democracy for all the people all of the time. And every Frenchman is intensely jealous of his liberties which they have just cause to be. "We are not certain when we shall come home. We hope that it will be soon and that we shall demobilize at Camp Grant. If so you shall very easily be able to get much first hand information for the columns of the newsy Blade. "Our boys are learning to speak French fairly well, or as we now say, 'Parle Francais tres bien.' "Best regards to my friends in Madison and elsewhere." We are also in receipt of a long and interesting letter from Lieut. R. S. Bampfield, Machine Gun Co. 366 Inf. A. E. F., in part as follows: "Josey, if there is such a thing as a 'living hell' I have passed through it. The good Lord has spared me for some purpose and tonight I am thinking of my friends across the sea. "The night before the armistice I was gassed in a drive toward the great fortress of Metz. Have been in the hospital two weeks, and though I am not fully recovered, am back with my company. The Division has made a good record and one that you folks at home can be justly proud of. All of the members of the council—Atkins, Wood, Linton, Lightfoot and myself are O. K. Atkins was mentioned in orders for bravery. I receive the Blade regularly now since the armistice. It is enjoyed by every officer in the company, and we look forward to its coming. "We do not come home as soon as we had hoped. We are expecting to go to one of the Rhine cities for the winter. Maybe we shall be home for summer." Now that the censor is 'off' I could tell something of our activities from the time we reached Brest, France, Jan. 19, 1918, went in line in the Vosges Aug. 28, then in the Argonne Forest in that big drive Sept. 26, then to Marbach where we faced Metz, but time won't permit so I must save my experiences until I see you. The third night in line my own horse was among the killed. "Continue to send me the Blade and if I owe anything I will settle when I return. The officers wish to compliment you on your editorials. Keep it up. Hope to see you soon. Best regards to all my friends in the States." A letter from Sergt. J. B. Capel contained a French coin and the following: "The enclosed coin is about the same value as our dime. It is called 'einquante centimes,' we call it a 'half frane.' "I am glad to receive the Blade which you kindly sent me. Sergt. O'Bannon and Corp. Battice tell me they get it regularly. I am sure the Blade has done its 'bit' by bringing comfort and courage to the boys 'over here.' "I look forward with happiness to the time when I shall return to Madison." Sergt. Capel is a member of Co. L 803 Pioneer Inf., A. E. F. HON. W. S. WILLIAMS Beloit. Wis. A man who is deserving of congratulation for doing things by his effort and the assistance of other loyal race men and women of Beloit, he has succeeded in accomplishing many needed reforms for the race in this city. Wisconsin is in need of more men of the Williams type. MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY FEB. 27, 1919 VICTORY FOR BLADE VICTORY FOR BLADE COLORED MAN SERVING ON MILWAUKEE JURY The Wisconsin Weekly Blade is published first and last and all the time in the interest of the colored people. We have from time to time endeavored to impress upon you that in many ways—ways you do not realize and are unable to discern—this paper is serving you and doing not only its "bit" but its level best to secure for you every right to which you are entitled. That our efforts are not always fruitless the following will show. Early last spring we addressed the following letter to the jury commissioners of Milwaukee county: Milwaukee, Wis., Mar. 9, '18. Jury Commissioners, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Wis. Gentlemen: I beg to direct your attention to what appears to me to be a most singular operation of laws of choice and chance in the selection of jurors for the various courts of Milwaukee county, viz.: the complete absence from every panel, in a long course of years, of any citizen of African descent. While I fully realize that it is possible for one to live his whole life in the same community without having been called to perform jury service, yet it does seem highly improbable that an entire race without the interposition of some extrinsic agency, would so uniformly escape. This improbability is made the more manifest when we recall that the recent registration under the Selective Service Law discloses the fact that, in the city of Milwaukee alone, there are more than 250 colored men between the ages of 21 and 31. A personal inquiry among the colored people concerning this matter has elicited the information that several of them have been called, but none chosen; that invariably upon their appearance in response to your call, they have been advised that they would be notified later. And this was usually the end of the matter. An interesting incident in this connection is the fact that I myself, was called by you less than two years after my arrival in the state. I trust that you will give this matter your careful consideration to the end that nothing may tend to discredit or cast suspicion upon the impartiality of our jury system Very truly yours. George H. De Reef. To this letter there was no reply. In our issue of April 25th, we ran the following editorial: "Our attention has recently been called to what appears to be a violation of the spirit, if not the letter of the laws relating to the drawing of jurors in Milwaukee county. We have been reliably informed that for more than a decade no colored man has served as a juror in any of the courts; that while many of them have been notified to appear before the commission, the mere appearance was sufficient to disqualify them. When we consider that in ten years approximately 3,000 persons have served as jurors in the various courts, and that the city of Milwaukee alone for the greater portion of that time has had a population of more than 1500 colored people, the failure of some one of them to qualify and serve raises in our minds serious doubts of the impartial administration of the laws under which jurors are selected. These doubts are accentuated when we recall that nearly 300 young men within the draft age have registered in Milwaukee and more than a score of them sent away to "make the world safe for democracy." This is a matter that affects not alone the colored people of Milwaukee county, or even of the state, but every man, woman and child living in the state and subject to the jurisdiction of its laws. If it is possible to eliminate colored men and "get by" with n, whenever it suits the purpose of those in charge, other classes may be eliminated—the Jew, the German, the Pole, the Irish, the laborer and the capitalist. And there is no telling where the line may be drawn next. Besides this, the easy exclusion of colored men from the jury lists casts suspicion upon our entire judicial system. What assurance has a litigant or particular class of litigants that those inimical to his interests are not drawn and his friends excluded? How is labor to know that upon questions affecting its rights an impartial jury will sit? If one knows of this apparent irregularity is it unreasonable to suspect others? And thus will the court be brought into disrepute. Like Caesar's wife, our courts must be above suspicion. That this matter has been called to the attention of the jury commissioners of Milwaukee county is attested by the following copy of a letter sent them. We are advised that others have also written, but to date no reply has been received. This is but an incident yet it adds strength to the belief that the exclusion of colored men is not a result of the ordinary and natural operation of the laws governing the selection of jurors." the letter referred to was the one above. We saw to it that a copy of this editorial reached the hands of the circuit judges. Some time later the judges advised our representative that the matter would be remedied. Nothing, however, came of it and so in our issue of Sept. 12, 1918, we said editorially: "Some time ago editorially and otherwise we protested against the apparently deliberate exclusion of colored men from jury service in Milwaukee county. We were then advised that our suspicions were unfounded and were assured that all grounds for complaint would be removed. Several months have elapsed since then and nothing has been done. "This is a serious matter and by no means a matter of mere sentiment. The Supreme Court of the United States has repeatedly held that exclusion of men from jury because of their color is a violation of the law and may subject the one doing it to punishment. Congress by the act of March 1, 1875, declared "No citizen, possessing all other qualifications which are or not be prescribed by laws, shall be disqualified from service as grand or petit juror in any court of the United States, or of any state, on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude; and any officer or other person charged with any duty in the selection or summoning of jurors, who shall exclude or fail to summon any citizen for the cause aforesaid, shall, on conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and be fined not more than $5,000." This was held to be constitutional. We trust that it will not be necessary in the grand old state of Wisconsin to invoke the law to obtain for colored men rights guaranteed them by the federal laws and enjoyed by other men." Again on January 9, 1919, we said: "Wanted—Information that will lead to the discovery of a colored man who has served on a Milwaukee jury. If found he will be exhibited, the remnant of an extinct species of Rara Avis." We were just about to pay our respects again, when we note the following in the Milwaukee Sentinel, issue of Feb. 10: First Colored Juror in Milwaukee County The equality of race as intended by Abraham Lincoln, when he signed his emancipation proclamation, was shown in Judge Turner's branch of circuit court on Monday. Lawson Ford, colored, 724 Winnebago street, was selected as one of the twelve men to hear the testimony in a suit against the Electric company for the death of James Haslam, 11 years old, who was alleged to have died from the results of a street car collision last summer. According to various judges, this was the first colored man, to their memory, to have ever sat on a jury in Milwaukee county. Judge James Wickham, Eau Claire, sat in the case. The suit was brought by Richard P. Haslam, the father, who asked $5,000 damages. No further comment by us is necessary. BIG SUBSCRIPTION OFFER THE PEOPLES POPULAR MONTHLY HOME LIFE HOUSEHOLD GENTLEWOMAN 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 A. E. Blade Staff Correspondent A. W. KNIGHT Business Man of Rockford, Ill. Who is to take a few days from his many and varied interests, visiting in Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. IDLEWILD HOTEL 33rd St. and Wabash Ave. Chicago, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. J. Duncan and daughter, Mrs. S. H. Ware, of Springfield, Ill., parents and sister of Lieut. Otis B. Duncan, 870th U. S. Inf, were guests at the Idlewild during the week. Mr. Jas. Finch and Dr. Cotton, Peoria, Ill., are guests at the Idlewild Management and will visit Camp Grant during the week. Mr. S. H. Watkins had a party of friends to meet Mr. Thos. Carey candidate for mayor in the Idlewild parlors last Sunday. Mr. Carey made a favorable impression. Mr. Bert Messer and wife of Harrisburg, Ill., are guests of the Idlewild Hotel. Prof. W. J. Edwards, Selema, Ala., is the guest of Mr. R. W. Hunter, the banker and resident guest of the Idlewild. Mrs. Alice Sulzer, Evanston, Ill., entertained at dinner a party of lady friends in honor of Mrs. Anna Adams, Stanton, Va., at the Idlewild Thursday last. Those present were Mesdames James Witt, Preston Edwards, Thos, Patton, William Sulzer and Calvin Eaton. All report a good time. Turkey dinner Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. MR. AND MRS. S. W. PRINCE Beloit, Wis. Rev. W. L. Turner, Pastor M. E. Church, Rev. Frank S. Deleany, Supt. S. S. Work, and Editor J. Anthony Josey Dinner Guests. In true democratic style Mr. and Mrs. Prince entertained at dinner last Saturday Rev. Turner, Rev. Deleany and Editor J. Anthony Josey. The table was ladened with may palatable eatables which were eagerly devoured by the guests. Mrs. Prince's mother and mother-in-law were also present and added much to the occasion. Mrs. Prince is indeed an artist at tickling the palate. We long to return. DR. F. E. NORMAN Dentist and Surgeon Beloit. Wis The race citizens of Beloit and Rock county is indeed fortunate in having Dr. F. E. Norman to locate in their midst. He is a first class dentist and surgeon and his workmanship will stand the test: painless extraction of teeth. He is located at the corner of Lawton and Pleasant streets with office hours from 9 to 12 and 1 to 8 p. m. Phone 655. He is an in- NO 35. to Beloit has proven himself worthy of your patronage. Instead of going to Chicago for your dental work the Blade asks that you stop at Beloit and consult Dr. Norman. BELOIT, WIS. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Second M. E. church held its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Feb. 12, at the home of Mrs. Henry Reynold. The regular routine of business was taken up after which Mrs. Kenyon and Mrs. Brown, the former being president of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of St. Paul M. E. church, gave very interesting lectures. Both were highly appreciated. They were ably responded to by the pastor, Rev. Turner. The hostess served a delightful lunch, which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Mathews, 741 Johnson St. is much improved, after an illness of several weeks. Rev. F. S. Delaney, of Chicago, is in the city looking after the interest of the Sunday school work of the Second M. E. church. All interested in S. S. work are invited to attend the group meetings to be held during the week. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wagner Johnson will be glad to learn that Kenneth, their son, is getting along nicely after a slight operation on Monday. ON TO MADISON CLUB TO ATTEND Fourth Annual Race Convention July 14th, 15th and 16 is being formed by Mrs. G. W. Hilliard of Beloit. The plan is easy and is enrolling members daily. See Mr. Hilliard and be a booster. Mrs. S. W. Prince has decided to take the agency of the famous Hair-Vim treatment of Washington D. C. The Blade is glad to recommend both Mrs. Prince and the treatment. She is at 1041 Forest Ave., Beloit, Wis. Numbered among Beloit's progressive visitors during the last week were the Hon. E. H. Wright and Editor J. Anthony Josey. Little Lelia Prince is doing excellent work at Gaston school., 5th grade in Beloit. For first class dental work call on Dr. F. E. Norman, Lawton and Pleasant streets, Phone 655, Beloit, Wis. PRES. L. J. OUSLRY Local Branch of C. O. D. Assn. Beloit, Wis. PRES. L. J. OUSLRY Local Branch of C. O. D. Assn. Beloit, Wis. A thorough going young man of influence; a parliamentarian and a conscientious worker for his race. MILWAUKEE, WIS We wish to express our sincere and heartiest thanks to all of our friends for sympathy shown us in our recent bereavement of our beloved mother, Mrs. Maria J. Williams, and for the beautiful floral offering, also the Household of Ruth No. 5388, Rev. S. Russell for his encouraging remarks and Miss Sarah Wood for music. Son and Daughter. THE WISCONSIN BLADE Entered at the postoffice at Madison, Wis., as second-class matter. 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. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION THEY ASK NO FAVORS BECAUSE THEY ARE NEGROES, BUT ONLY FOR JUSTICE, BECAUSE THEY ARE MEN.—Foraker. OH. SOUTHLAND! OH, SOUTHLAND! Southland, Oh Southland, I sing and my song is a prayer to you. Southland, dear Southland. Lift up your head and pray some, too. Take the bandage from your eyes. Look up, Southland, to the skies And pray. Oh, sun, eternal wonder light Eternal stars and planets bright. Supernal moon, queen of the night Give light, give light To my Southland. Light out the wrong, light in the right. We're stumbling backward thru' the night, 'Tis light we need, Southland take heed; There is none so blind as he Who will not see. Beware the past. Move fast, move fast. Come out of the night Into the light. Get right, Southland, get right! God gets tired now and then And God is getting tired again. Look up Southland, and pray. Throw the doors of your soul open wide And let God's good reason get inside, But hurry, Southland, do it today. —Alex Rogers in N. Y. Age. BLADELETS Neither virtue nor vice is a respecter of persons. Races, like individuals, are judged by their deeds. You help us when you patronize our advertisers. Men learn more about women from other women than otherwise. One might be a good citizen and not a good Mason, but he cannot be a good Mason without being a good citizen. A correspondent writes in to enquire if we ever knew a woman to get off a street car properly. No, not that we can now recall. Mrs. Duff says that the nurse girl who takes out the baby in the morning, the dog in the afternoon, and her employer's husband in the evening is "entirely too accommodating." You're a very discerning woman, Mrs. Duff. An operation performed on many colored men who loudly protest against unequal treatment will disclose, way down in their vermiform appendage, or whatever organ conceals such things, a secret belief in the superiority of the white race. Other Americans may well learn a lesson in true patriotism from their fellows of African descent, who willingly forgot and forgave, if only, for the time being, the grievous wrongs under which they labor in the overpowering sense of loyalty to their country in her hour of stress. PILFERERS OF CHARACTER "Who steals my purse steals trash, but he that filehes of me my good name, robs me of that which not enriches him yet makes me poor indeed." The foregoing by Shakespeare is as true of today as of his time. One's purse may be replaced, but a regulation once lost can never be restored. Another point of difference between the stealing of a purse and that of a reputation is the moving cause. One may steal because of his necessities—hunger, lack of clothing, and other needs of self or family. Under some circumstances, very rare it is true, this may excuse his act—may even justify it. But for him who robs another of his good name, there is no such excuse. He cannot even plead a desire to possess the thing stolen. He merely deprives the other of it without advancing his own interest; steals that which he himself cannot use. His is a malicious act, prompted wholly by an evil heart or one scared by constant abuse. It is to be regretted that the worst offenders in this respect are of the gentler sex, though men are by no means free of the charge. And as if in punishment of their misdeeds, women are more frequently the victims of these blighting thefts than their more hardy brothers. Perhaps the worst feature of the thing is the frequency with which it is done by those who are wholly unconscious of any wrong doing. Persons of the highest integrity and very best intention— Christian men and women who would suffer to lose their right arm before taking your purse, often smilingly resort to this no less despicable practice of taking your character. With them it is purely a matter of idle gosip, yet does its work no less effectively. Others there are who seem to take delight in rehearsing a mere uspicion against some hitherto blameless girl or respected wife. Their eyes sparkle and cheeks glow with the exhilarating effects of the nauseating recital. To them it is a dainty morsel to be rolled over their tongues until by constant repeating it loses its savor. And what of the victim? She often suffers in silence helpless to repel the cowardly attacks lest she give them greater publicity. Her friends, or supposed friends, shun her, and the public generally look askance at her until she either gives way to dissipation, or by the strength of character within her, rises above the base calumnies into the majesty of true womanhood. Unlike the stealer of purses these pilferers of character, too cowardly to operate in the open, ply their trade under cover of darkness and away from their victim. They fear the penalty of their acts and prepare to escape detection. And if apprehended they swear by all they hold holy their absolute innocence. It is as difficult to discover their identity as it is to ward off their attack. They are the vultures of society glutting themselves on dying reputations. NEGROES' LOYALTY When the final records of the war come to be written none will occupy a more honorable place in them than the American Negro. Under unparalleled circumstances, beset by a vicious and persistent propaganda on the one side, by continued instances of mob violence and crime on the other, he has remained loyal to his country and to himself. The Negro in America faced a racial crisis at the beginning of the war. He had the choice of falling in completely with Germany's plans or by giving trouble and hampering the government in a less extreme way than Germany contemplated; or of rendering lukewarm and half-hearted support to the war without making himself criminally liable. He did none of these things, but entered fully and bravely into the work of defending his country and his liberties. Germany found him incorruptible, American to the core. Since the first day of the war the loyalty of men of many classes has been called into question, but not that of the Negro. He has been faithful in word and deed. The full story of his service abroad has not been told. When it is heard the nat on will have another reason for pride in its black soldiers. All that is known of their activities abroad confirms faith in the black troopers. On the heels of an announcement of the return of a Negro battalion from France comes news of the lynching of four Negroes, two men and two women, for the killing of a Mississippi dentist. That is not a fitting welcome for men who have been risking their lives for liberty and justice. Men who join in such crimes in the face of the record of the Negro as an admirable, loyal and brave citizen are the worst enemies America possesses. They deny to a class that has served well and faithfully what is the common right of all men who live under Anglo-Saxon laws and institutions—the right of trial and judgment by court and jury. That is the due of the lowest and most despicable criminal. Men who withhold it because of race prejudice from those whose brothers have died for liberty are not fit to be called Americans.—Indianapolis News. A CHANGE DUE Some one has said that a white man told him that the Negroes need not be expecting any change in conditions in the South after the war; that they are going to start now to killing, whipping and intimidating Negroes before the war ends. We say, there is going to be a change regardless of what the white man or any other man says. The conditions will have to change or the Negro is going to change. Thousands of Negroes are ready to change now but simply waiting to see. If the white people want their fields to grow up in weeds, they want to continue to deny the Negro his rights as a man. Other fields are calling for him and he has decided to enter into no controversy with the white folks, but quietly pull up his stakes and move to other climes, where he can live in peace, and have no fear of serious bodily harm on account of speaking up for his rights as a man. We advise our people not to try to force a change of conditions by uncerpulous acts, but be as Abraham was by Lot. The world is large enough to get apart from each other, if we see that it is impossible to agree, let us agree to disagree, and yet be friends. We believe there are thousands of white people in the Southland who want a change not for the worse; but for the better. Let us trust in God and all will be well.—Progressive Monitor. (Shreveport, La.) A NEW ENTERPRISE Visit The Sanitary Up-To-Date Tonsorial Parlor MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN We should see to it on the return of our soldier boys, that we are as enthusiastic on their homecoming as we were patriotic on their going to the front. And still remember that all who adorned Uncle Sam's uniform whether they reached the firing line or not did their "bit." NO COLOR LINE IN THIS It is said that the French people of Laon knelt by the roadside to kiss the hands of the Chicago colored soldiers as they marched by, or broke into ranks to kiss and embrace them. We feel safe in saying they were "worthy." Most assuredly "Princes shall come out of Egypt, Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God." IS IT RIGHT? Indeed it is hard and unjust that the colored soldier, after sacrificing all he had for world wide democracy, on returning back to this country ("My Country 'tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Liberty") are subjected to the same inhuman influences of the south. But let us "Keep the home fires burning" and our hearts still yearning, and God will yet see to it that we reach the haven of our desires. No nation or people can peacefully exist until it has learned to appreciate the importance of observing the Golden Rule. Tho the heavens must melt with fervent heat, our God, in whom we trust, will yet cause the valley to rejoice, and the deserts to blossom with unspeakable joy. Let us get busy. WONDERFUL AGE We are living in an age of ages, a time of wonderful scientific achievements, never in the history of the world has such flow of knowledge been manifested; yet in the midst of all this what have we gained? There are sad things, without a change, yet to come onthis earth; awful commotions are now hidden among the nations. In an age like this, if any race of peoples need unity, it is the Negro. Our God has a way and all the means by which he will accomplish a better state of things than now exist. Babylon assumed to herself that she was too mighty to be overthrown by the inferior Medo-Persians, but she was toppled. The Kaiser mistakened the eternal existence of his kingdom, but it is now a thing of the past. Advertisements in this paper are a bid for your trade and a guarantee of decent treatment. Don't force your money on those who don't want it. The Wisconsin Weekly Blade's Milwaukee office is at 217-218 Empire Building, where its business might be transacted. Everybody Should Have A Kodak REMEMBER YOUR FRIENDS, THE GOOD TIMES AND ALL BY TAKING KODAK PICTURES "Everybody's Doing It" THE Photoart House WM. J. MEUER. Pres. KODAKS.-KODAK FINISHING--PICTURE FRAMING S. BENISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry, Game, Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. Grand 2194 Milwaukee A Place For You To Feel At Home THE BARBERSHOP SCOTT'S HOTEL 12th and Pine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. All Rooms have hot and cold running water, electric light and steam heat. 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S. navy, was in Madison on a furlough last week visiting his father Mr. Richard Roberts. He is expecting to sail for Cuba on his return. The many friends of Mrs. Ira Brown will regret to learn of her serious illness. Mr. H. D. Caisse accompanied Editor J. Anthony Josey to the Welfare Committee for returned soldiers and sailors at the Public Library Tuesday evening. This committee is planning a welcome reception, looking forward to economic aspect of the returned boys. March 26th, Odd Fellows and Ruths will celebrate Ogden Day with one of the grandest entertainments of the season. Prominent Odd Fellows and Ruthites from out of town will be present. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoover motored to Chicago to be present at the returning of the 8th Ill. from overseas. The entertainment given at the home of the Misses Marion and Gladys Buckner* for the H. H. Club on last Friday evening was a grand success. We acknowledge the receipt of an interesting letter from our old friend Mr. Art Jones who, is now residing in Clyde, Ill. Rev Z. P. Smith delivered the thanksgiving blessing 'at "Boys and Fathers" meeting held at Christ church Tuesday evening. This is another manifestation that there is no "negro problem" here in Madison. You will find Dr. Coleman's Hair-Vim on sale at the Palace Drug Store, State street. PETER OGDEN DAY Exercises will be held March 26th under the auspices of Enterprise Lodge No. 9101 and Household of Ruth No. 4863. The joint committee is arranging quite an elaborate programme. Prominent Odd Fellows and Ruths from out of town will be in attendance. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Mr. Green Beard, of Fair View, attended Sunday school at Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday accompanied by his son and daughter. Editor J. A. Josey and Mrs. Daisy Brown were elected to represent our church at the Soldiers' welfare meet at the High School Tuesday evening. Messrs. Hines, Hughes, Josey, Wilson, Spear, Adkins and Harris are ever on the alert in the interests of the church. This church is now breaking all previous records. The Sunday School will soon be 100 per cent. Supt. Adkins will leave no stone unturned for the advancement of the children. Mr. Calvin Smith is one of the active workers in Sunday School nowadays. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Toad, Mrs. Gertie Hams and Messrs. McClure and R. G. Roberts worshipped with us Sunday. OSHKOSH NEWS The Oshkosh Social club met at the Odd Fellows hall Jan. 11th, and all present reported having spent a delightful evening. Mrs. W. S. Hart, Neenah, Wis., spent Thursday in Oshkosh, the guest of Mrs. J. W. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith were Milwaukee visitors Saturday Feb. 15th. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dick. Mrs. Smith's father is still visiting relatives in Milwaukee. Mr. J. W. Wright. Fond du Lac carried his orchestra to Winnipipe Canada Jan. 31st. He returned to Chicago last week and will go back to Winnipipe this week. Mrs. Ida Ray and Mrs. Mary Moon recently received letters and souvenirs from overseas. Both young men are in Germany. J. W. Smith received a letter from Mr. Al. C. Henderson, who is with the A. E. F. in France. He sends regards to all friends Mr. Henderson was an active worker in Co-operative Development Association in this state. Mr. John Ray is organizing a basket ball team, preparatory to play all local teams in the near by cities of this state. Mrs. Sam Alsup, 5648 La Fay- ette, Chicago, was hostess to a six course dinner party Feb 9th. Covers were laid for 12 and every one went home feeling that they had over indulged in the good things served them. If you want to pursue good true news subscribe for the Blade and by all means read its editorials, locals and advertisements. You can rely upon what you read if you see it in the Blade. Subscribe now, phone 3833. The Blade is serving you in many ways you least suspect. You owe it to yourself to see that it continues to serve it. New SPRING STOCK OF Women's Coats Skirts Silk Dresses and Serge Dresses Now on Sale Hinrichs Dry Goods Company 3 South Pincdney Street The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The SavingsLoan&Trust Company Steensland Building, Madison, Wis Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 per cent. for Your Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make your Deposits by Mail. Money to Loan on Real Estate Security E. B. Steenland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vices Pres. J. G. O. Zehner, Vices Pres. E. F. Riley, Secy. and Trust Officer I. M. Kittleson, Assistant Secy. D. W. Curtis Stanford P. Starks A. E. Proudfit A. F. Menges S. T. Swansen Herman Plund JNO. W. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city Phone 7975 Madison, Wis Office Hours 9 to 10 and 1 to 5 hnen hen Phone NEW METHOD LAUNDRY TO SEE State St. MILWAUKEE NEW MET LAU 617 State St. General Agent for Instruct Hor-to-na Preparations Diplom MRS. P. J. EVANS SCALP TREATMENT Hor-to-na System 515 E. 41st St. PH Bank o 1st St. Phone Drexel 1673 C Bank of Wisconsin ing of and Clocks Watches Rep Complicated A Sp GREENBEE 515 E. 41st St. Phone Drexel 1673 Chicago, Ill. Bank of Wisconsin Repairing of All Imported Clocks An Swiss Watches B. GRI B. GREENBERG WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Street Madison Y HAVE POOR HAIR en "MARVEL" Positi Grows Straight Glossy Hair Formulated 1906 "MARVEL" WHY HAV When "MA WHY HAVE POOR HAIR? When "MARVEL" Positively Grows Straight Glossy Hair ER CULTIVAT lely Eradicates Dandruff, Pro- curious Growth, Prevents Falling And Itching.Scalp tonishing proposition on the market terms te active representatives. thousand users willingly offer testim HAIR CULTIVATOR Positively Eradicates Dandruff, Promotes A Luxurious Growth, Prevents Falling Hair And Itching Scalp Most astonishing proposition on the market. Liberal terms te aetive representatives. Many thousand users willingly offer testimonials. MARVEL SPECIALY CO. MADISON, WIS. Sole Manufacturers W. W. Hoehnen J. P. Hoehnen 312 State Street Cor. Lawton and Pleasant Sts- Phone 655 BELOIT, WISCONSIN Phone 1480 Grand HOD NDRY MILWAUKEE, WIS. Instruction Given Diplomas Awarded Drexel 1673 Chicago, Ill. Wisconsin Repairing Complicated Watches A Specialty ENBERG POOR HAIR? VEL" Positively Trade Mark TOWEL SERVICE 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 Hilson Gas & Elec Company 1126 East Main Street Inten Your Hair La Creoline 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 55e 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, Scalp 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. HENDERSON La Creoline School of Beauty Culture and American Specialty Products Laboratories. Demonstrating Salesroom, 4721' 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 Repaired While You Wait JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BUILDING --- s & Electric pany Main Street our Hair With reoline 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 --- Milwaukee Office, Wisconsin Weekly Blade, 217-218 Empire Building, 14 Grand Avenue e. Phone Grand 450-4R. Mr. Lawson Ford has been serving on the jury in circuit court. He is the first colored man to have been thus recognized in many years. Miss Ruth White entertained on Wednesday last for the younger set with a valentine party. Games and dancing were the diversion and a most delightful time was spent. Our advertisers solicit your trade. Mr. T. Arnold Hill, Executive Secretary Chicago League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, spent a day here on business, looking to the establishment of a local league. Sheriff Robt. Buech has inaugurated a series of Sunday concerts at the county jail. Among those who took part last Sunday were Mrs. J. W. Roach, Mr. D. W. Raynor and the Weaver Trio. The Forum meets at Calvary Baptist church on Sunday afternoons at 4 p. m. Good programs are the rule. Milwaukee now has for its colored population, one A. M. E. church, a C. M. E. church, one Roman Catholic church, one Baptist church and three Baptist missions. Mr. John L. Slaughter was a re-entrant to the city. In the coming judicial election, the following judges are candidates to succeed themselves, M. F. Blenski and A. H. Hedding of civil court; M. S. Sheridan, county court; G. E. Page of district court and A. C. Backus of municipal court. John W. Waller candidate for clerk of municipal court. Judge W. J. Turner of the circuit court died suddenly on Saturday. Mr. J. A. Burke has been given the Milwaukee agency for the "Life of Theodore Roosevelt." Word received from Pvt. Hugh R. Grant is to the effect that he is now in Bordeaux, France. He hopes to be home soon. Mr. A. G. Bargette, having recovered from his recent severe illness, is about his duties again. Miss Mable Raimey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Raimey, and one of the last year's graduates of the University of Wisconsin, has substituted as teacher in several of the high schools here She is the first colored person to hold such a position and is "making good." KINKY A grand song service was rendered at the Calvary Baptist church Sunday, Feb. 16. Mr. Harry W. Harriman Lower spoke. Song service was conducted by Prof. Raynor. Revival service will begin at the Calvary Baptist church March 1. Mrs. Maria Jones Williams passed away Monday night after four months' illness. At the request of the family, in keeping with the wishes expressed by Mrs. Williams before she died, Rev. R. H. Ragland, of Chicago, officiated at the funeral services. He gave the story of this Christian woman's life of 50 years, a life worthy of our emulation. For almost 20 minutes he held the audience spellbound by his eloquence. The floral design was beautiful, being contributed by the friends of the family. The congregation sang several of her favorite songs with Miss Woods as organist. Rev. Russell made a short talk, eulog Farm Land For Sale! Vernon County, Wis. es of well tilled Land at terms to suit the Buyer WRITE TO DE REAL ESTATE CO. Estate For Sale Ideal Farm L in Vernon C Six acres of well t to suit t WRIT BLADE REAL Six acres of well tilled Land at terms to suit the Buyer WRITE TO BLADE REAL ESTATE CO. at Ontario, Wis. Two full size lots 1 eight room house in connection. 30x60 barn for foe All modern impr BLADE REA MADISON, full size lots 60x100 a room house, store building section. a barn for four head of horses. modern improvements. WRITE E REAL ESTATE CO. MADISON, WISCONSIN Two full size lots 60x100 1 eight room house, store building in connection. 30x60 barn for four head of horses. All modern improvements. BLADE REAL ESTATE CO. MADISON, WISCONSIN izing this christian woman and giving consolation to the bereaved members of the family. She was laid to rest in the Union cemetery. She is survived by three sons, one daughter, three grandchildren and a host of friends. NEWS OF WILMINGTON, DEL Rev. Henry H. Y. Arnett of Bethel A. M. E. church is in Florida attending the Bishop's Council. The ladies of the G. A. R. gave a supper at the Union church. Patriotic songs were sung and many soldier boys from the different camps were present, accompanying the old veterans. A Lincoln address was delivered by Master Norman Hollis. Address by Mr. Stirking an old veteran, who fought in '79; address by Conrade Spencer who fought in '61, subject "Our People of Today" from 1861 to 1919. His address was inspiring to all his hearers. Mass meeting at the Odd Fellows Temple, 10th and Orange streets, Wednesday evening, February 12th at 8:15. Subject: "The Negro and Socialism" by Rev. George Frazier Miller, D. D., pastor of St. Augustine P. E. church, Brooklyn, N. Y. The public and all organizations are cordially invited. M. MRS. A. J. JINKS Beloit. Wis. One of the state organizers of C. O. D. Association, who is to visit Madison during the month of April, addressing the citizens with a view of enthusing interest in the work of the state organization which will meet in Madison, July 14, 15 and 16. As a public speaker, Mrs. Jinks has fewer equals in Wisconsin. T Evalente Medicines Co. Lakewood, WI GenGenem. Before Inused your Exelente Quinine powdered my hair was short, short, and now but now it has grown to 52 inches. I can do it, and silky I can do it. I up and I wavy and ananding you picture to show you how pretty Exelente made me Shake. Kink Remover Don't let some fake Kink Remover go you. You really can't straighten your hair until it is nice and long. That's what does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of the hair, and makes it grow long, soft and strong. It also helps to reduce the difference, and after a little while it will be so pretty and long that you can fix it up to suit you. If Excelente don't do as well as you want, give your money back. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for particular. EXELENT MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, G. A. Who is highly recommended by the press and pulpit to rank among the foremost singers of the race. She is to appear in Madison at an early date. THE BLADE FOR SALE T. W. Townsley, Beacon Cigar Store and News Stand, 1020 You St., N. W., Washington, D. C.. You need the Blade and the Blade needs you. Let's stand to- gether. MR. and MRS. W. Beloir There is not family in Rock, and Mrs. W. S. are always read hospitality with DRY-SO Keeps Your Feet Dry and Warm Protects You in Rain and Snow DRY-SOXSHOES A Much Needed Shoe Men's Dry-Sox in Vici Bl Men's Dry-Sox in Box Ca J. E. Tilt Black Vici Kid H. E. Tilt Shoe Men's Gun Metal Calf Bl Men's Gun Metal Calf Bl Men's Gun Metal Calf Bl Men's Cordo Calf Dark T Men's Work Shoes TIEDEMANN'S Near N. W. Depot 516 E Learn to Grow Ha COMPLETE COURSE BY INSTRUCTION AND A Men's Dry-Sox in Vici Black Blucher.....$10.00 Men's Dry-Sox in Box Calf Black Blucher.....$10.00 J. E. Tilt Black Vici Kid 1/2 Double Sole.....$9.00 H. E. Tilt Shoe.....$9.00 Men's Gun Metal Calf Black Bluche_r.....$7.00 Men's Gun Metal Calf Black Wide Toe.....$6.50 Men's Gun Metal Calf Black English Toe.....$7.00 Men's Cordo Calf Dark Tan, English Toe.....$7.50, $8 Men's Work Shoes.....$4, $4.85, $5 and $5.50 TIEDEMANN'S SHOE STORE Learn to Grow Hair and make Money COMPLETE COURSE BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL INSTRUCTION AND AGENT'S OUTFIT FOR $25 Mme (Rivers) Gleeden I will send a six weeks treat receipt of $1.25. If you want to sell these Pre $10.20 agents supply. Terms case Wanted:—1000 Agents to lea sell these preparations: Terms, mouth or quarterly in advance Write today, don't delay: ser I will send a six weeks treatment by mail to any address upon receipt of $1.25. If you want to sell these Preparations, send $6.00 for a full $10.20 agents supply. Terms cash. Wanted:—1000 Agents to learn the Hair Culture trade, and to sell these preparations: Terms, $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per month or quarterly in advance. Write today, don't delay: send stamps for reply and mention this paper. Positively, we do not teach anyone how to make these preparations. They are Manufactured Exclusively by IndustrialHair Culture Company 908 Gaines Street Little Rock, Arkansas MR. and MRS. W. S. WILLIAMS Beloit, Wis. There is not a bigger hearted family in Rock county than Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Williams They are always ready to share their hospitality with strangers. ```markdown ``` Vici Black Blucher.....$10.00 Box Calf Black Blucher.....$10.00 Vici Kid 1/2 Double Sole.....$9.00 .....$9.00 Calf Black Bluche r.....$7.00 Calf Black Wide Toe.....$6.50 Calf Black English Toe.....$7.00 Dark Tan, English Toe.....$7.50, $8 .....$4, $4.85, $5 and $5.50 N'S SHOE STORE 516 E. Wilson St. Phone F. 850 hair and make Money BY MAIL OR BY PERSONAL AGENT'S OUTFIT FOR $25 A Diploma from GLEEDEN COLLEGE OF HAIR CULTURE is a passport to prosperity. Is your hair short, breaking or splitting off, falling out? Have you tetter, eczema, dandruff? Does your scalp itch? Is the hair on your temples coming out! Are you bald headed? Are you compelled to wear a wig because your hair is short and bad? IF SO, Try MME. RIVERS GLEEDEN'S 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 directions. 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. tment by mail to any address upon preparations, send $6.00 for a full cash. earn the Hair Culture trade, and to $25.00 or $12.50 cash; balance per se. send stamps for reply and mention anyone how to make these prepara Exclusively by The First National Bank MADISON, WISCONSIN No. 144 United States Deposit Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits United States Deposit plus and Undivided Profits United States Depository Capital Surplus and Undivided Profits $440,000.00 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORR A. E. Proudfit President M. E. Fuller Vice-President E. B. Steensland Jas. B. Ramsay M. H. Sater, Assistant Cashier Telephone Grand 607 D. SCH FUNERAL DIRECTOR LADY AS Twenty-two year D. SCHWEER RAL DIRECTOR AND EMB LADY ASSISTANT Twenty-two years in Business St. MILV THE STAR HA D. SCHWEER FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER LADY ASSISTANT Twenty-two years in Business THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Drug One thousand agents we made. We want agents in to sell THE STAR HAIR wonderful preparation. O without straightening irons Sells for 25c a box—on value. Any person that w be convinced. No matter w your hair, just give THE ST a trial and be convinced. box. If you wish to be an we will send you a full supp work with at once; also ag money by Money Order to 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. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to B A. INSURE YOUR HAIR Ask for "HAIR VIM" and do be "JUST AS GOOD." Then as HAIR VIM. On sale at Hair Shops. 35 cents. By Wide-awake Agents wanted. Write today for particulars The Hair Vim 1234 You Street, N. W. YOUR HAIR Against ting, Eczema HAIR VIM TRADE MARK R VIM" and do not accept a GOOD." There is nothing I. On sale at all first-class L 35 cents. By mail 40 cents p Agents wanted. $100 per mo or particulars and contract. Hair Vim Chemical street, N. W. Washington HAIR VIM TRADE MARK Ask for "HAIR VIM" and do not accept anything said to be "JUST AS GOOD." There is nothing "just as good" as HAIR VIM. On sale at all first-class Drug Stores and Hair Shops. 35 cents. By mail 40 cents per box. Wide-awake Agents wanted. $100 per month guaranteed. Write today for particulars and contract. The Hair Vim Chemical Co. 1234 You Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. KeepYourVoiceClear USE LEWIS' VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis' Drug Store Cor. Cilman and State Streets A. W. KNIGHT & CO. REAL ESTATE 510 Elm St. Rockford, Ill. Phone 3383 Main --- 517 Chestnut St. A. E. No.144 ates Depository Undivided Profits $440,000.00 No.144 F. G. Brown, Vice-President F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. C. Clark, Cashier Carriages and Automobile CHWEER DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER BY ASSISTANT two years in Business MILWAUKEE, WIS. THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower we thousand agents wanted. Good money we. We want agents in every city and village ALL THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or out straightening irons. calls for 25c a box—one 25c box proves its e. Any person that will use a 25c box will convince. No matter what has failed to grow hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER al and be convinced. Send 25c for full size If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and will send you a full supply that you can begin with at once; also agents' terms. Send all by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER. Mfr. Box 812. Greensboro. N. C. Save! Save! Save! Hooverize Everything Try The Cheapest And The Best SUPERIOR HAIR GROWER AND BEAUTY CULTURE Write Today AGENTS WANTED! Mme. J. E. Densmore 4328 Forestville Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Six weeks treatment $1.10 Special Course by mail! $15.00. Diplomas given. Against Falling, Splitting, breaking, Itch, Eczema, Grayness with AIR VIM TRADE MARK and do not accept anything said to There is nothing "just as good" e at all first-class Drug Stores and By mail 40 cents per box. anted. $100 per month guaranteed. dollars and contract. Vim Chemical Co. W. Washington, D. C. SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 ---