Wisconsin Weekly Blade
Thursday, March 6, 1919
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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WASHINGTON—Insisting that his resolution proposing a sweeping investigation of war department and army conditions be given immediate consideration Rep. Siegel of New York told the house rules committee that crippled soldiers are begging alms on the streets of New York.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Harry Crumley, returned Negro soldier, was shot and killed at Holt, a furnace town four miles from Tuscaloosa, by Tim Ryan, a young white man.
PHILADELPHIA—Plans are under way for the erection by Philadelphia Masons of a new Temple to cost $150,000.
NEW YORK—The 15th Regt. was tendered a rousing welcome by white and colored people upon its return from overseas.
CHARLESTON, W. Va.—Hon. J. V. Coleman of Fayette county has introduced a bill in the house of delegates to implore a penalty upon the county in which a lynching occurs.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Miss Myrtle Lee of this city started action against the Princess Theater management for discrimination in violation of the criminal laws of Illinois.
DECATUR, Ill.—Carl Watkins, until recently a city mail carrier was arrested Saturday afternoon by deputy United States marshals and taken to Springfield under a federal indictment charging him with destruction of mail matter.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—A bill designed to put an end to lynching in Missouri was introduced by Senator Kinney of St. Louis, which penalizes mob violence to either persons or property.
SCRANTON, Pa.—As a result of a protest by leading colored citizens, Mayor Connell has appointed eight colored persons as a committee in connection with the general entertainment for returning soldiers.
WASHINGTON—Senator McNary or Oregon has introduced a proposed amendment to the district appropriation bill to enable the government to establish a home for aged and infirm colored people and working girls, to establish an industrial farm to aid the people who must move from the alleys of Washington to provide work for the colored youth during the summer and to aid the colored schools in the South.
TUSOUMBIA, Ala.—The jury trying the case against Frank Dillard and Jeff Jenkins charged with the lynching at Sheffield the day the armistice was signed refused to convict. As a result the cases against 18 others implicated have been dismissed.
Thomas J. Donnelly, secretary of the Ohio Federation of Labor, has sent a letter to local federations of labor recommending that attention be given to the organization of Negro workers and that efforts be made to bring Negroes reared and educated in Ohio into the various unions, skilled and unskilled.
ATLANTA, Ga.—In order to perpetuate in history the brave record made by Georgia Negroes in the recent war, Professor R. R. Wright, president of the Georgia State Industrial College, has been officially requested to compile all the information he can secure on this subject.
CINCINNATI, O.—Referendum elections will be sought in fourteen states on the federal prohibit amendment, according to an announcement made by the National Association of Distillers and Wholesale Liquor Dealers here on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — Hon Wm. E. Mason, Congressman from Chicago, has introduced a resolution asking for an investigation of alleged discrimination against colored people in appointments under the civil service.
MARSHALL, Mo.—Prof. J. H. Kenner, for 29 years principal of the Lincoln school here, is dead at the age of 63 years.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Jim Crow bill introduced by Senator Mayer has been killed in committee.
SHUBUTA, Miss. — Investigators have ascertained that Dr. E. L. Johnson, for whose alleged murder two brothers and two sisters were lynched in December committed suicide.
JACKSONVILLE, N. C. — John Daniels was taken from the jail and hanged from the Neuse River bridge. This is the third lynching in this state within the year.
WINSTON SALEM, N. C. — Fifteen of the sixteen men tried for
breaking into the city jail, Nov. 17 and attempting to seize Russell High were found guilty by a jury in the Surry county court and sentenced to terms ranging from fourteen months to six years on the county roads.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — At a mass meeting held at Bethesda Baptist church, steps were taken to organize a branch of the Women's Cooperative Alliance, for the betterment of conditions among women and girls.
DANVILLE, Ill.—Although his comrades are back in Illinois and ready for the mustering out at Camp Grant, news of the death of Charles Bradley, member of Company L of the "Black Devils," the old Eighth Illinois National Guard regiment, was not reported as killed in action until today when his parents received the War Department's official notification. Bradley was third baseman for the Danville colored Unions and had played with Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis colored teams, and was regarded as good enough for the big leagues if he had been white.
ST. LOUIS—Posing as Henry Johnson, Negro hero, who is said to have killed 36 Germans single-handed with a bolo, Albert Parker of Mobile, Ala., last night was arrested when he appeared at the Coliseum to tell 12,000 his experiences while under fire.
The arrest was made after detectives read an Associated Press dispatch from New York, saying Johnson had arrived from overseas yesterday.
The welcome was the greatest celebration ever held here. Thousands were turned away, although prices of admission ranged from 25 cents to $2. Mayor Henry W. Kiel made the address of welcome.
Parker's left leg is severed and he carries many "battle scars." Detectives say he admitted his leg had been cut off by a brain and he received his "battle scars" in "various affairs."
According to police, Parker admitted having duped audiences in Montgomery, Ala.; Savannah, Ga.; Charleston and Raleigh, N. C., and other southern cities where he had war talks. He was to have received $500 for his address.
OVER SEA MAIL
Somewhere in France,
Jan. 18, 1919.
Mr. J. A. Josey.
Dear Friend: I receive the Blade
quite often and you don't know how
glad I am to learn the news from
dear old Madison. We are now loca-
ced near Verdun, not very far
from Germany, and we expect to
come home soon. Some of our
company will go on a 7 or 10 day pass
"GADFLY" ON BLADE'S STAFF
Distinguished Eastern Artist To Draw Cartoons For Wisconsin's Progressive Weekly.
A. E.
The Wisconsin Weekly Blade is a journal with a mission. It strives to inform as best it may within the limits of its capacity its nearly ten thousand readers of the weekly happenings of interest to them. It aims to foster and create in Wisconsin more particularly, and in the country generally, a healthier and more equitable public opinion on questions peculiarly affecting the colored people. To do this it purposes to employ not only the facile pen of able writers, but every other species of skill known to journalism. It is, therefore, with no small degree of pride that we announce the engagement of "Gadfly," the distinguished eastern artist and lecturer, who will furnish exclusive cartoons of current events and topics for this paper. "Gadfly," Mr. G. Luther Sadgwar, is not so well known in these parts, but in that neck of the woods of which he is indigenous, he is as well known as the Potomac itself and no
Mr. J. A. Josey.
"CAMP GRANT SOCIAL ITEMS"
ROCKFORD, ILL.
By GEO. W. McEWEN
The writer was very much pleased to meet a couple of Comrades of the Famous Old 8th now 370th Inf. in person of Corporal Jno. Lewis and 1st Cl. Pvt. Merritt also their wives at the Douglas Hotel. Corporal Lewis captured a German's machine gun which Uncle Sammie will let him carry home to show the future generation what brave soldiers can do.
As usual Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Grant threw open the doors of W. C. C. S. or the Colored Soldiers' Club, 218 South Main St. and fed the brave heroes. The mayor and chief of police, also two newspaper men of our white brethren were present a total of 4 to greet the boys that fought for Democracy.
Bro. Tom Watson has done his hit to our heroes as they return from overseas. He is the proprietor of Barber Shop & Billiard Parlor at Colored Soldiers club, 215 Wyman St. Quite recently he and his better half has given several surprise parties for the soldiers. A little AD in the WISCONSIN BLADE will bring great results Bro. Watson.
March 2nd, 1919, the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church conducted their rally and children's exercises at 3 p. m. with recitations, solos and drills.
Little Miss Lylia Cochran was the tiny wonder of the event. The entire program being conducted by the children. Little Miss Airline Gilbert and Elinora Pythers being the leaders of the affair. The program was featured and directed by Rev. G. W. Dudley. The Rally was a great success in the evening. The Club consisted of 7 Generals and 7 Lieutenants which reported as follows:
GENERALS
Sister Turner—$18.28.
Sister Duncan—$20.20.
Sister White—$25.00.
Sister Branch—$46.88.
Total ..... $110.36
Juveniles—$11.58.
Sister Madison—$22.85.
Sister McNeal—$32.20.
Sister Gilbert—$53.25.
Grand Total.....$230.33
Monday down in Southern France
and I am one of the lucky ones.
I have had some wonderful experiences since I've been here; haven't been sick a day nor hurt. I am longing to see the day when we land back in the dear old U. S. A.
The French people are some wonderful people, even if I can't understand them. I met some of the boys last week and they are looking fine. Tell Hugh "hello" Remembrance to your wife and all friends. I met quite a few of the 365th Inf. and the old 8th boys, but haven't been able to see Bill yet nor any of the boys from home.
Hoping to be home soon
Corp. Benj. Battice,
Co. L. 803rd Inf. A. L. F.
less appreciated. Mr. Sadgwar is a Washington boy, in the schools of which city he was educated, afterward taking courses in his specialty, Art, in Philadelphia, Boston and Paris. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, a teacher of drawing in the public schools of the District on Columbia, and a lecturer and contributor "5 many periodicals upon the History, Theory, Appreciation and Practice of Painting. His cartoons have frequently appeared in eastern journals and received favorable comment. He is a colored man himself and believes most strongly in the future and possibilities of his people. He has done and is still doing much though his skillful drawings to focus attention upon the injustice and un-Americanism of race prejudice. He is an asset to any paper, and we appreciate our good fortune in securing the services of "Gadfly" at any cost. WATCH THESE COLUMNS.
MADISON, WIS., THURSDAY, MAR. 6, 1919
SERGT. ORLANDO REED
24th Inf. No. 161st Depot Brigade
Camp Grant, Ul.
For more than seven years Sergt. Reed has done service in U. S. army. He is now with the discharge unit from over seas. He was with Gen. Pershing's punitive expedition in Mexico and wears upon his breast badges and medals of efficiency. He is a native of Oxford, O.
SERGT. ARRUS EMANUEL
24th Inf.—A Soldier With a Record
Seven years or more of service
in the U. S. army has made of
Emanuel a well seasoned fighter.
He is an intense race man, and
always stands ready to support a
worthy race enterprise. He is
stationed at Camp Grant C. & B. school.
His native home is Rome, Ga.
SERGT, GEO, E. TAYLOR
2nd Battalion, Co. A. Camp Grant Dashing soldier, who believes in discipline and one who has been with the famous 24th Inf. through the Philippines and Mexico. He is a native of Elesya, Ohio.
SERGT FRANK FOLLINS
SERGY FRANK POLLINS
Is a member of the fighting 24th infantry. He is now attached to the 161st Depot Bridage, 4th Training Battalion, Camp Grant, Ill. More than 3 years ago he entered the service at San Antone, Texas, and was one of the combatants with General Pershing in punitive expeditions, at Columbus, N. M. He is also decorated with medals for efficient service and accuracy. His parents are now residing in Smithfield, Texas.
SERGCT J W JONES
Of the old 24th Infantry, is a man of 51% years' service. Now of B. & C. school, Camp Grant. He is a sharpshooter and is destined to make a No.1 record as a soldier.
SERGT. GEO. E. REAVIS
14th Co. Depot Brigade, Camp Grut II.
An old Atlanta boy who is now on a furlough visiting in his native home. Sergt. Reavis has seen service in the Philippines, Mexico and wears medals of service. He is an old Summer Hill boy and his parents reside at 266 Martin St., Atlanta Ga.
PRESIDENT S. L. LESTER
Colored Men's Improvement Ass'n,
Rockford, Ill.
The Blade is pleased to announce that Mr. Lester is an old Atlanta, Ga., regular, who since coming to Rockford has made good. He is a thorough Race man and fully believes in organization. He and his family are comfortably domiciled at 1922 18th Ave. More anon.
NEVADA DRAWS COLOR LINE CARSON CITY, NEV.—Notwithstanding more than 300,000 Americans of African descent have for the years past, been defending this country, of which Nevada is a small part, against the atrocities of white men, Nevada has by a vote of 2 to 1 amended the prize fight law so to prevent a white man from engaging in a contest with a colored man. It understood Gov. Boyle will sign the bill.
BELOIT WIS
On Friday at 2:30 p. m. the Willing Workers Club of Immianual Baptist church held their meeting at the church, after the regular business, a praise service followed, which was much enjoyed. This was followed by a dainty repast given by Rev. G. J. Fox and Mrs. E. K. Williams in appreciation of the splendid effort shown by those who took part in the "Milkmaids Convention," given by the club some time ago. Mrs. M. Hurgard, Broad street, who has been very ill, is improving. Mrs. J. Mitcham, wife of Rev. J. Mitcham of the Bethel A. M. E. church, was pleasantly surprised by a small party of friends in honor of her birthday. All report a delightful time. Mrs. Curtis, Emerson street, is in a very feeble condition. We hope for her improved health. Rev. G. J. Fox, is visiting his home at Nashville, Tenn., being called there on account of the death of a sister and the serious illness of his father and brother.
COLORADO SOLDIERS.
WASHINGTON, D. C.—The south will face a serious shortage in agricultural labor during the coming season, according to present indications, according to officials of the federal employment service.
The reason for this shortage is that a majority of the negroes who shouldered a gun are refusing to go back to the cotton fields. The lure of higher wages in the northern industrial centers is attracting them although there is an oversupply of labor in these places.
Many others came north because of the high wages paid for war work
SEARS ROEBUCK SHOW COUR
TESY
At the home coming of the 370th Inf. or the old 8th Ill., Sears Roe buck & Co. gave to their colored employees a holiday from 11:00 a.m. with full pay. This was indeed an act of gratification, the like of which has never been done by similar concerns. This company employs upward of 200 race men and women.
Boys Of The 365 Th
WM. R. CARMICHEAL
AST. LIEUT. CHAS. H. FEARING
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THE PECULIAR MISSION OF
THE NEGRO JOURNAL
The Negro journal shoulders graver responsibility than any other so-called or class journal in the country; first of all, it is impossible for this peculiarly classed journal to cope in volume with other journals; for the average Negro journal is launched on faith, while others are launched on finance. Hence, the popular question asked by its readers is, "why can't we have a newspaper like other folk—as a rule the persons who ask this question would not spend two dollars per year on a Race paper, but borrow their neighbor's long enough to pick flaws—they complain about the type not setting straight up or some person's name being misspelled or the diction or rhetoric not according to the best authority. As a rule they close their critical remarks in the language of a disgruntled deacon by stating that those folks just won't do—now, that's all.
However, the Negro journal, humble as it is today is the only outstanding champion of the Race. Its mission is far-reaching. Not only does it make sentiment for better conditions among its own people, but reaches out now and then and turns a white enemy into a black man's friend.
The peculiar problems that confront the Neiro people in this country today affecting their peace, prosperity and happiness, as a rule, go unnoticed by the majority of the big dailies. Ye knockers of any Race enterprise, bury your hatchets and get in the big booster's band wagon, in order that when the big bear, Prejudice, shall have been killed in this country—you can truly say, "See what we did!"—Sacramenta Review.
MR and Mrs. L. H. KENP
Our editor was the dinner guest of Kemps at Rockford, Ill., last Saturday. He found even Kemp boy full of glee and making a fine record in school. To their many friends the family sends remembrance. They are handsomely located at 915 Island, Ave.
E HERE
VETERAN NEGRO
TROOPS VISIT
HERENEXT WEEK
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CAPT. CHAS. J. ECHOLS. JR.
CAPT. JAS. W. CRANSON
1ST. LIEUT. U. J. ROBINSON.
MR. AND MRS. PETER WASH
INGTON. HONORED GUESTS.
On Wednesday eve, Feb. 26, Mr. Asa Washington tendered his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Washington a reception. The occasion was to celebrate the first year of their journey on the matrimonial sea. Madison society was present as guests and each contributed to the enjoyment of the other Mrs. Washington was formerly Miss Katie Scott. Chicago. During her stay of 12 months in Madison, she made many warm and lasting friends who loathe to see her leave. On Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rich also entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Washington left Sunday, March 2nd for their future home, 3672 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill.
ROCKFORD, ILL.
The Colored Soldiers' Club is be-
coming more and more the Mecca
for the colored people of Rockford.
It is indeed a haven of rest for the
colored soldiers and their friends.
Sunday afternoon Dr. Grant intro-
duced two forceful speakers, Rev
Brayboy, Kokomo, Ind., a Civil War
Veteran, and Capt. Hall of Chicago
Ill., 370th Inf., a veteran of the
World War. Rev. Brayboy said:
"I belonged to the 28th Ind. Inf., and
was one of the guards that guarded
Abramah Lincoln, at Washington
Boys. I love you, I am proud of you
Stend by old glory. Prepare your-
selves for the work before you.
Keep yourselves on a moral basis
then demand your rights, and no
matter where you may be you can
get in and put your foot on the
truth."
Capt. Hall, wearing a distinguishe-
ed service cross with a silver star
citation for extraordinary heroism
given him by French government, in
a forceful, unassum-*g* manner, gave
a general description of the stay of
the regiment in France. History of
regiment. A number of men organiz-
ized the 9th Battalion Nov. 4, 1885
this battalion was mustered into the
National Guard Aug. 3, 1917; were
mustered into service, the 370th
Inf. Col. Franklin A. Denison in
command.
Detachment Contain-
Madison Men Will Parade
Around Square
The Capital Times
Madison will have a chance to see
the boys of the 356th infantry (reg-
gro) who are just returning from
overseas, on March 10 or 11, secon-
ding to a telegram received late the
morning by J. Anthony Josey, editor
of the Wisconsin Blade.
A detachment of 900 men will
leave Camp Upton March 8. B. Camp Grant and will stop at Chicago and Madison. The troops will
parade around the square and plan
are now under way for a reception
by the Red Cross.
The 356th left for France in June
and was in the thick of the fightin-
round Metz until the signing of the
armistice. The following Madison
boys are with the detachment which
is to visit here. Lieut. R. C. Atkins
(cited for bravery); Corp. W. M.
Carmichael, Wheeler Wilkinson,
Samuel Dunn, Austin Roberts and C.
C. Scott. Atkins and Scott were
formerly students at the university.
The credit of bringing the 356th
here is due to Mr. Joseph, who has
been communicating with the divis-
ion commander for the last week.
Following is the telegram received
this morning from the commanding
officer:
"Detachment of 356th infantry of about 900 men leave Camp Upton March 8, for Camp Grant, III, stopping in Chicago and Madison on route. Arrive in Madison about March 10 or 11. Definite date from railroad authorities in Madison. Please make necessary arrangements with mayor and have streets policed."
VETERANS OF WORLD WAR TO BE GUESTS OF MADISONIANS 900 MEMBERS OF 365th INFANTRY TO ARRIVE IN MADISON.
Hon. Emmett J. Scott,
Room 144,
War Dept. Bldg.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
365th Infy. scheduled to arrive in New York on White Star Liner Olympic next Tuesday. Would like to get Hdq. Company and Co. F. stop in Madison enroute to Camp Grant or the entire Battalion. To whom shall we wire?
Respectfully,
Wis. Weekly Blade.
J. Anthony Josey,
Editor The Wisconsin Blade,
Madison, Wis.
Detachment three hundred sixty-fifth infantry about nine hundred men leave camp Upton March 8 for Camp Grant, Ill., stopping in Chicago and Madison enroute, arrive Madison about March 10 or 11, definite date from railroad authorities at Madison. Please make necessary arrangements with the mayor to have streets properly policed during parade.
HARRIS.
Mr. J. Anthony Josey, Editor, Wisconsin Blade, Madison, Wis.
My Dear Mr. Josey:
I have been absent from the city on official business which accounts for this delay in answering your letter of recent date relative to having Hdqs. Co. and Co. "F" 385th Infantry permitted to stop in Madison enroute to Camp Grant. Immediately upon my return to the city, I took up this matter with the office of the Chief of Staff, and an official memorandum just received I am informed, "1. Arrangements already made to have that part of 385th Infantry which is assigned to Camp Grant, Ill., stop in Chicago. Madison, Wisconsin, will also be included. 2. The 385th Infantry enroute to Camp Grant consists of men from Illinois and Wisconsin, and it is impracticable to route via Cincinnati. Policy of War Department is to let home people see their own troops in parade."
"The policy of the War Department which is applied as a general rule, is to separate at the port of debarkation detachments belonging in other parts of the country than the bulk of the regiment and to send such detachments directly to their own states. The bulk of the regiment is then assigned to the Camp in the state from which it comes.
"The part of the regiment which usually contains the band is used for parade purposes.
"It is not practicable to arrange parades for small detachments which travel on ordinary commercial trains due to the delay involved."
Winning to assure you of my entire willingness to serve at any time in any matter in which you or the other good citizens of Madison, Wisconsin, are interested, 1 am.
Sincerely yours,
Emmet J. Scott,
Special Assistant to Secretary of War. Rooms 144-146.
Entered at the postoffice at Madison, Wis., as second-class matter.
J. ANTHONY JOSEY } Editors.
GEO. H. DE REEF
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THE LYNCHING
Hark the roar of rushing feet,
Sounding through a Southern street!
Voices harsh and shrill arise,
And the fearful glaring eyes,
Half illumed by glaring torch
Centr'ing round a prison-porch
Tell again the tale of shame
Which doth sear one like a flame.
Just within the sheriff stands,
And he holds within his hands
More than keys to prison bars,—
Liberty, the Stars and Stripes,
Justice, Law, and Order, clasped,—
Soon to be rudely grasped
By the blood-red hand of Guilt,
Stabbing Honor to the hilt.
Hear the loud resounding blows,
Hear the sounds which chaos knows—
Diabolic cries and shrieks
When the time of doom bespeaks
For the wight within his cell,—
For the souls of them as well,
Who, destroying Justice's darts,
Find her barbs have pierced their
hearts.
Faithful steel and 'during stone
Have collapsed. With Awful groan
Swings the door ajar. O God,
Should'st withhold Thy chast'ning rod,
Scathless go. For human law
Prostrate lies. Let Justice draw
Vengefully her damning steel,
Giving Hate what victims feel!
Desperate, opposing Fate.
Pleads the victim. Murd'rous hate
Walls him in and sears his soul
Into silence; breaks the whole
Chord of being, and he sees,
As he grovels on his knees,
Demons reeking in their den.
There before he thought but men.
Horror flees from such a sight.
Pity veils her eyes in fright.
Terror, Anarchy, and Death
Hover o'er and speed the breath
Of the victim. Eager hands
Drag him to a tree which stands
By the wayside, and they swing,
Dangling there, a lifeless Thing!
—Tilford Davis, Jr. in Topeka Plaindea
Horror flees from such a sight.
Pity veils her eyes in fright.
Terror, Anarchy, and Death
Hover o'er and speed the breath
Of the victim. Eager hands
Drag him to a' tree which stands
By the wayside, and they swing,
Dangling there, a Ifieless Thing!
—Tilford Davis, Jr. in Topeka Plaindealer.
BLADELETS
Dangling there, a lifeless Thing!"
The mere suggestion of a busybody can unwork of a lifetime.
To "know thyself," the old Greek admonition pre-requisite to a knowledge of others.
It is never to late to do good," but get it done too late is good for nothing.
No man can wear the uniform of a soldier months without getting a better grasp of himself.
Now that our boys are returning from our home we are learning that not only the "Common follows the Flag," but many American institutions and customs as well.
Some day colored people will awaken to the fact that every one of their number who reach position of prominence in the community is to every other one. Struggle for a place the sun."
We do not regret the close of the war and the frequent return of peace, but if the war has mined a year or two longer, Americans can descent would have won for themselves a race that no Nego hater could take away.
Sunny, how, in spite of his handicaps, they do does do things worthy of recognition ordering to Major Barratt O'Hara, an author in the history of pugilism, in "the first American to win distinction in the prize ring" was, Bill Richmond, the son of a slave.
The mere suggestion of a busybody can undo the work of a lifetime.
To "know thyself," the old Greek admonition, is a pre-requisite to a knowledge of others.
"It is never to late to do good," but good that is done too late is good for nothing.
No man can wear the uniform of a soldier six months without getting a better grasp of himself.
Now that our boys are returning from overseas we are learning that not only the "Constitution follows the Flag," but many American institutions and customs as well.
Some day colored people will awaken to the fact that every one of their number who reaches a position of prominence in the community is a help to every other one. Struggle for a place "in the sun."
We do not regret the close of the war and the consequent return of peace, but if the war had continued a year or two longer. Americans of African descent would have won for themselves a place that no Nego hater could take away.
Funny, how, in spite of his handicaps, the Negro does do things worthy of recognition. According to Major Barratt O'Hara, an authority on the history of pugilism, "the first American to win distinction in the prize ring" was a Negro, Bill Richmond, the son of a slave.
THE INNER EYE
p. 1, Vol. 1 of The Inner Eye. The Wisconsin State Journal's fosterchild has reached theatum sanctorium." We have read it
No. 1, Vol. 1 of The Inner Eye, The Wisconsin State Journal's fosterchild has reached our sanctum sanctorium." . We have read it—
read it all—even the cryptic lines of the "big boss" face, so prominently displayed on the front page. And we found it—ALL—extremely interesting. Of course it will succeed—it is deserving of success; it cannot fail since "James pays the freight."
So, here's giving it the "right hand of fellowship" as they say in more religious circles.
REV. W. H. McRIDLEY
ziz, which is in the State of New York, beautiful women, fast hot, there will be observed next series of three events worthy of birthday of Rev. W. H. McLehner of his pastorate of 2nd and the 1½th year of the fifteenth Informer, of which he is edible takes this occasion to feelcribe upon these happy events, saying that you have faith in the tasks assigned you. Many years to come to wield an influence in the community in which you large part. Congratulations such and our esteemed content.
UNFAVORABLE SENIOR Bandits Given Long Workhouse
My hours after they had held a saloonkeeper, at 274 Gate in his place of business, the bandits had begun to serve long terms.
Mr Hood, Lee Jordan and we were arrested Sunday night Jacob Laubenheimer, Sir William McKenney and I Hood, the gunman, was sitting in municipal court to fight another two two to three years, was held up at 2 o'clock while in possession of $1,000 through a side door and ramming for help. The negro going illustrates the manners, unconsciously we hope, against the Negro. There can be reason, except to identify the waymen, for designating the BANDITS." And having details, could easily have been the reading matter. Had the man of their race and "the robe accurately described the constant iteration and reiteration in every newspaper committed by colored men can mimics minds of readers, whatever pose. It is the law of the law as inflexible as the laws ofans.
newspapers that do this are too colored people. Many of them espoused their cause in no way. They simply follow a pretense in vogue when speaking. But it is unkind, unfair, to ask if you will not lift them down—just stand back.
At Cadiz, which is in the State of Kentucky, noted for its beautiful women, fast horses and—otherwise, there will be observed next week the anniversaries of three events worthy of note—the 67th birthday of Rev. W. H. McRidley, the 36th year of his pastorate of 2nd Baptist Church and the 1½th year of the founding of the Cadiz Informer, of which he is editor.
The Blade takes this occasion to felicitate our brother scribe upon these happy events. It goes without saying that you have faithfully performed the tasks assigned you. May you continue for years to come to wield an influence for good in the community in which you have been such a large part. Congratulations to you, your Church and our esteemed contemporary.
CREATING UNFAVORABLE SENTIMENT
Thirty hours after they had held up Uros Sijan, a saloonkeeper, at 274 Greenfield avenue, in his place of business, three negro bandits had begun to serve long workhouse terms.
Arthur Hood, Lee Jordan and Joseph Goldwire were arrested Sunday night by Detectives Jacob Laubenheimer, Harry, Ridenour, William McKenney and Arthur Burns. Hood, the gunman, was sentenced on Monday in municipal court to five years and the other two to three years each.
Sijan was held up at 2 o'clock Sunday morning while in possession of $1,000. He leaped through a side door and ran into the street yelling for help. The negroes fled.
The foregoing illustrates the manner in which newspapers, unconsciously we hope, create sentiment against the Negro. There could be no particular reason, except to identify the race of the highwaymen, for designating the culprits "NEGRO BANDITS." And having done so in large capitals, could easily have been dispensed with in the reading matter. Had the crime been committed by white men there would have been no mention of their race and "the robbers fled" would have accurately described the flight. This constant iteration and reiteration of the term Negro in every newspaper account of crimes committed by colored men cannot fail to poison the minds of readers, whatever else may be its purpose. It is the law of the association of ideas—as inflexible as the laws of the Medes and Persians.
The newspapers that do this are not all unfriendly to colored people. Many of them have editorially espoused their cause in no uncertain language. They simply follow a practice that has long been in vogue when speaking of a colored person. But it is unkind, unfair, unjust to a people who ask if you will not lift them up, not to push them down—just stand back and see them rise.
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There are many things that the people of the United States should not forget. One of them is that the colored man is ever a dependable soldier.
Many regiments of colored troops went to France. Most of them had an opportunity to be tested in the trenches and in great battles. Not a failure on their part has been recorded. On the contrary, they are credited with a courage, enthusiasm and conduct in battle that places them in the foremost rank among fighting men of all armies.
Colored men in the civil war fought bravely. In the Spanish-American war and the Philippine insurrection none were better for bravery.
These are facts to remember, not for a day but for centuries.
Let us hope that after this great world war in which our many thousands of colored soldiers proved themselves to be of the highest type of disciplined men and brave fighters, that both north and south there will grow up a determination to see that the colored man receives the rights that he is entitled to under the laws.
In this connection it is interesting to state that two great cities in America, New York and Chicago, received each one a regiment of colored soldiers on Monday. The regiment received in New York was 2,500 strong. It paraded on Fifth avenue in the presence of hundreds of thousands of people and had a tremendous ovation. Chicago's famous Eighth regiment, colored, which became the Three Hundred Seventieth infantry in France, was received with equal enthusiasm.
From all sides came reports that the American soldiers in France were in the van of fighting men of the great armies there assembled. It was American soldiers who first checked the onward march of the enemy when he was within forty miles of Paris. It was the American soldiers who first broke that famous fiddenburg line a short time before the surrender. It was the American soldiers who taught all of the soldiers engaged in France a new way of fighting an enemy, and that new way of fighting hurried peace to the world and the greatest change the world has known, and no soldiers fought more bravely, more intelligently or more enthusiastically than the colored Americans. The Chicago regiment bore sixty-seven Croix de Guerre, twenty-eight distinguished service medals and 250 citations.
The New York command contained 171 who wore the Croix de Guerre. It is a splendid record that it would be dastardly in this country to forget—Milwaukee Evening Sentinel.
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Closing Exercises of Midwinter Class of Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman's Famous Hair-Vim Vogue and School Dr. George E. Haynes Speaks.
(Special to the Blade)
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 3.
The closing exercises of the midwinter class of the famous Hair-Vim Vogue and School, 1234 U. Street northwest, were held last Friday evening, with Dr. George E. Haynes, Director of Negro Economics, Department of Labor, as the principal speaker. His theme was "Some Qualifications of a Successful Worker, and his excellent address was replete with sound advice and practical suggestions looking to specialization, punctuality, regularity, courtesy and service as elements essential to successful work. R. W. Thompson of the Office of the Secretary of War, presided.
Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman, president of the Hair-Vim Chemical Company, whose energy, fidelity to business principles and unifiagging industry have made this institution a brilliant success, delivered a delightful address of welcome to the immense audience which had gathered to witness the crowning event of the school year, and she gave a very graphic story of "The Purpose and Plan of the School." The corporation had itsception eight years ago upon the arrival of Dr. Coleman in Washington, and it has grown by leaps and bounds until today the plant and equipment in the U street emporium is worth not less than $10,000. Her initial capital at the founding of the business was $5.00 and a superabundance of
IDLEWILD NOTES
Lt. R. B. Teabeau and wife of Keokuk, Ia., are guests of the Idlewild.
Beauregard F. Moseley, proprietor of the Idlewild, accompanied by Dr. Cotton and Presiding Elder Jamieson of Peoria, Ill., went to Camp Grant, interviewed Col. Roberts of the 370th Infantry, and aided in securing information that will enable Peorians to give the boys of the Peoria company a rousing reception upon their discharge.
Mr. Herbert N. Fields of St. Louis, Grand Master of the Ancient United Sons and Daughters of Africa, is the guest of the Idlewild management.
Mrs. Herbert Johnson was a welcome visitor at the Idlewild during the week.
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Arrivals at Beautiful Idlewild.
C. H. Smith—Cleveland, O.
James Cobb—Camp Grant, Ill.
Sergt. Hamilton Payne—Camp Grant, Ill.
Lloyd Coleman—Chicago.
William Keontz—St. Louis.
George M. Francis—Camp Grant, Ill.
Ruth Ruffin—New York.
Alreda Brown—New York.
Harry Reeves—Lincoln, Ill.
T. H. Mcpherson—New York.
William P. Monahan—Indiana Harbor.
Meximurther Robinson-Chicago. Miss Abbie Mitchell-New York city.
Miss Susie Sutton—New York city.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams—St. Louis.
W. Dowell, U. S.
El Ramier Garangor—Paris, France.
W. H. Shelton—San Francisco, Cal.
Mrs. R. Short—Battle Creek, Mich.
R. H. Middleton—New York.
M. D. Lucas, Columbus, O.
Dr. D. D. Lewis—Montreal, Can.
William H. Dickerson—Chicago.
William H. Brown—Mattoon, Ill.
A. E. Manning—Indianapolis.
D. A. Woodard—Gary, Ind.
Capt. Johnson—Camp Grant.
R. H. Teabeau—Keokuk, Ia.
J. H. Miller—New York, N. Y.
C. H. Williams—Camp Grant.
Mrs. Bentrice L. Morton—Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Interesting and laudatory addresses touching the work of the school and the commercial acumen of Dr. Coleman were delivered by Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia; Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, secretary of War Camp Community; Service Club No. 3; Dr. W. C. Brown, pastor of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church; F. D. McCracken, director of housing bureau, Department of Labor; John C. Dancy, Secretary of Church Extension Board of the A. M. E. Zion Church, and Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School for Women and Girls, Lincoln Heights, D. C. Musical selections of a high order were rendered by E. Willis Bradley, tenor, of Seattle, Wash., Wellington A. Adams, baritone, president of Columbia Conservatory of Music, and Miss Lillian Burke. The audience sang "America."
Miss M. V. Kimball, secretary of the Hair-M. M. Kimball, Chemical Company and Hair-Vim Vogue and School, after a neat speech, presented diplomas to the graduates, who were as follows:
Complete course in beauty culture—Mrs. Jennie Beckley, Mrs. Lulu Briggs, Mrs. S. E. Malord, Miss Marie Stewart, and Miss Edith Quarles, all of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Mattie Copper, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Ozella Hearn, Charlottesville, Va.; Mrs. Flora Collier, Knoxville, Tenn.; Mrs. Hannah Newby, Anacostia, D. C.; Miss Helen Sullivan, Atlantic City, N. J.; Mrs. Martha Thomas, Boston, Mass.; and Mrs. Margaret Hodge, Philadelphia, Pa. Special subjects — Manicuring, Mrs. Myrtle Brown Robinson, and Miss Ellen King, Washington, D. C.; hair-making, Mrs. Maude DeLewis, Baltimore, Md.
The unique and expressive class motto was: "There's but a hair divides the false and true; if it be curled or straight, is up to you."
CITE CHICAGO SERGT.. COLORED FOR HIS HEROISM IN ACTION
Sergt. Ralph Gibson, colored, 370th Infantry, was cited in an official dispatch from Washington, D.C., today for extraordinary heroism under fire at Beaume, France, Nov. 8, 1918. He is 24 and a son of Mrs. Rose R. Gibson, 4306 Forestville av. He was employed as manager of Wolf's cloak rooms about the city. He enlisted in July, 1917.
"Sergt. Gibson, then private, led his platoon across a fire swept zone in the advance of the objective, encouraging his men by his fearless example," reads the official report. "On the same day he was placed in charge of two important reconnoitering patrols, whose mission was to locate enemy machine-gun positions that were known to be in the path of the advance of the company. He accomplished the mission, constantly exposed to enemy fire and brought back important information."
Herman Kible, Sauk county youth, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment at the Green Bay reformatory by Judge Stevens for breaking parole.
He was found guilty on July 1, 1918, on a charge of forgery and placed under probation of the state board of control. He broke his parole, it is said, and was turned over to the Circuit court for sentence.
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BIBLE STUDENTS HEREMAKEPLEA FOR PRISONERS
Handful of Members Battle for their Imprisoned Leaders
News that President Wilson had passed the cases of J. F. Rutherford, president of the International Bible Students' association and his colleagues in issuing pardons yesterday to violators of the Espionage act, was received by the little band regret. For months they have been trying, with the members of other branches of the association, located in various parts of the United States, to bring the cases of the religious heads to the President's attention.
O. E. Putnam is elder of the Madison group, Mary A. Rogers is secretary and Madeline Clauson is treasurer. There are less than a dozen on the membership roles. These include Mrs. P. Clauson, Mrs. Ida McPadden, Mrs. L. Sale, Mrs. Ida Nordgrem, John Sorenson, Mrs. Ed Draper and Mrs. G. W. Sargent. All have been followers of the stud nts' association since before the death of its founder, Pastor Russell, in the latter part of 1916. All maintain the same stand that the higher officials took when called to account by the government—that the organization is and always has been purely for the study of religion.
None Desert Ranks
Although the branch here was at one time larger than it is at present, the membership has been depleted by departures from the city rather than by withdrawals due to the government's action in suppressing "The Finished Mystery" the book which caused the conviction of the leaders.
In addition to President Rutherford, there are seven other officers of the organization now serving sentences of twenty years each in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta. They are: W. E. Van Amburgh, A. H. Macmillan, R. J. Martin, F. H. Robison, C. J. Woodworth, George H. Fisher and G. De Cecca.
The Madison followers meet four times weekly, Sunday afternoon and evening at G. A. R. hall and on Wednesday and Friday evenings at the homes of the various members.
Elder Putnam, who was just recently appointed to the leadership of the group, came here three months ago from Denver and was unable to outline the work that has been done here.
Tells of Work Here
"Some of us have also taken out the petitions."
It is planned to bring lecturers to Madison in the near future to explain the work of the organization and set forth its principles as outlined by its founder, Pastor Charles Taze Russell.
COMMITTEE O. K. IMPROVEMENTS WORTH $910,000
City Hall and Community Center Matters Are Considered
A new city hall, Girstenbrei plat school, and a high school addition, projects involving an expenditure of $910,000 were considered and recommended for passage by the finance committee of the common council at a meeting last night. The city hall and community building matter, which must go to a referendum vote after it has been passed by a three-fourths vote of the council, will require a bond issue of $500,000. There was no consideration of the site in the meeting last night. Alderman Prien suggested the possibility of separating the buildings by placing the city hall on a small lot on or near the square and erecting the community center a few blocks farther out. Alderman Behrend opposed a vote on the proposition, claiming that the vote might not be representative.
Chief discussion arose over the plans to erect a six room building for the seventh ward school. The other six rooms were to be constructed later. Figures were introduced to show the plan to be impractical, plans finally adopted call for the immediate erection of a 12 room building. This will practically vacate the Hawthorne building, which will then be used as the start of a junior high school. Later the Gistenbrei plat school may be used for a high school. For the present it will probably be used for a community center for that part of the city.
On recommendation of the school authorities it was decided to build a girl's gymnasium in connection with the vocational annex to the high school. In order to carry out these plans the purchase of 40 to 44 feet of the Holcomb property will be necessary.
The Woman's Benefit association of Maccabees will hold a special meeting this evening at 8 o'clock at 209 East Mifflin street.
Miss Ethel Gardner, St. Paul, sister of Mrs. Roy Williams, returned home Wednesday morning after two weeks' visit.
The public is cordially invited to attend supper, concert and discussion at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Tuesday night, March 11. Subject, To Whom Should the Most Honor Be Conferred—Moses, Who Led the Children Out of Egypt or Joshua, Who Led Them into the Promised Land?
Mrs. Sadie Hickman, who has been in Baraboo at the bedside of her sick mother for four weeks, returned to Madison on Sunday, reporting her mother much improved.
Deacon Hughes has been confined to his bed for several days. As we go to press we learn that he is able to be up and out.
The Young Men's club of Madison entertained with a sleigh ride Saturday evening in honor of Miss Ethel Gardner, St. Paul, Minn., and Miss Blanche Rawlings, Chicago, Ill. The Odd Fellows and Ruths will give an elaborate musical and literary entertainment at G. A. R. hall Wednesday night, March 26. Mr. J. A. Adkins, Jr., spent Tuesday in Milwaukee on business.
Mr. Clarence Owens is now night foreman at the Malleable Oil Works, Rockford, Ill.
Miss Blanche Rowlings, Chicago, was the dinner gues of Mrs. Guy Anderson, Friday, March 6.
Lieut. E. Champ Warrick was ind disposed a few days this week.
Mrs. Julia Doyd is in Janesville, Wis., visiting for a few days.
Miss Charlotte Sims, was in Milwaukee on Monday, visiting with her sister.
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wilson were on the sick list for a few days last week. They are both out again to the delight of their many friends.
Mrs. Jessica Mohr, having resigned her position at the State Capitol, is again mingling with friends in Milwaukee.
Mr. Arthur Buckner was reported to be ill last week at his home, West Washington avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. William Abrams are glad to have their son, Herman, back with them after an absence of several months.
Mr. and Mrs. Maxey, Indianapolis, Ind., are in the city for an indefinite stay, stopping at the home of Mrs. Samuels, West Dayton street.
Mrs. Martha Harris entertained the Eastern Star club on Monday evening. An excellent menu was served.
Mr. Allen Henderson, is out again after an illness of a few days.
Mrs. G. G. Moseley staged a very pleasant surprise party Thursday evening in honor of the birthday of her daughter, Madge. The guests report a delightful time. The Eastern Stars held their regular meeting at the G. A. R. hall Tuesday evening, after which a box social was enjoyed by all present. The Household club met at the residence of Mrs. Mayme Anderson, Monday evening, with quite a few visitors present.
INFLUENZA CASES ON WANE, REPORT
INFLUENZA CASES ON WANE, REPORT
Only Thirteen New Victims Reported to Health Office
Influenza is on the decrease in the city, members of the board of health said this morning. At noon but 13 new cases had been reported from the entire city which is practically half of the number that has been reported in the same period during the past several months or more. Of the 13 cases reported this morning, eight were reported at the university infirmary and five from homes of the city. There are at present 149 cases of "flu" placards in the city. There are 92 cases of measles in the city and 16 cases of chicken pox. Three cases of small pox are under quarantine today, two of which are home cases and one a hospital case. There were also 13 cases of scarlet fever on record today. Eight of these are quarantined at home and five are hospital cases.
ARMY SCHOOL HERE HAS SPACE IN BOOK
Wisconsin's part in winning the war will be one of the features of the new pictorial history of the titanic struggle being prepared by the general staff of the United States army.
Photographs of men receiving instruction in woodwork, blacksmithing, metal work, electricians, radio operators and every other trade taught in the army will be included in the history as will be views of the army barracks and parade grounds.
M.T. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH.
Beautiful Sunday morning, was the passing expression at Mt. Zion last Sunday.
The Sunday school exercises were excellent, Supt. Atkins with his corps of teachers were on duty. The children all full of glee, with bright ideas on the lesson. Asst. Supt. J. A. Josey was out of the city, therefore the school missed him.
Rev. Smith preached as usual at 7:30. Subject, "Immortal Life." The house was filled to its seating capacity. With joy all listened to this noble divine utter the wonderful words of life. At the close of the sermon the Lord's Supper was administered. We must admit that this church, after many years of struggling, is spiritually and financially moving forward.
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TWO CENTS WILL CARRY A LETTER AFTER JULY 1ST
Postoffice Department Will Revert to Pre-War Postage Rates
Coincident with the announcement from Washington that the postoffice department has just issued a new three cent stamp to be known as the Victory stamp, Postmaster Devine here received official word that the old postal rates would be in effect commencing July 1st. This means that only two cents will be required to carry the average letter and one cent postal cards will be sold as in the pre war days. The postmaster said that none of the new Victory stamps mentioned in the Washington dispatches have been received at the Madison office. The new stamps are only temporary and will serve to commemorate the successful conclusion of the war.
In announcing the issue today, the postoffice department said the supply would not be sufficiently large to replace the regular three cent stamp and postmasters would sell victory stamps only on request. The new stamp bears the figure of Liberty, victorious, helmeted and with a sword in one hand an scales in the other. The whole design appears on a shaded panel, with American, British, French, Belgian and Italian flags draped for the background. In size it compares with other special stamps, and is wider and shorter than the ordinary stamps.
TAX OFFSET BILL KILLED BY ASSEMBLY
C. E. Hanson Measure Defeated by a Vote of
55 to 31
The assembly by a vote of 55 to 31 killed the C. E. Hanson bill to repeal the personal property oset to the income tax. A moment later Assemblyman Coe, who had introduced a similar bill, withdrew it for the purpose of an amendment.
Assemblyman C. E. Hanson made a determined fight for his bill mentioning the grain elevator cases. This measure if passed would increase tax revenues about $3,000,-000 annually. He said there was no good reason for the offset.
Assemblyman W. E. Edwards, Waukesha, opposed the bill. He said it was incomplete and that it would not accomplish the purpose proposed. Assemblyman Matheson also spoke against the measure. On a roll call the bill was killed.
The Sievers bill providing for the payment of wages in cash, went over and the Donnelly bill, amending the primary election laws to abolish nomination papers was killed by viva voce votes. The Klein bill relating to days of rest of policemen and firemen in Milwaukee was referred to the committee on labor with a number of amendments. The senate gave final passage to the Jennings' Milwaukee school board bill increasing the mill tax to four mills and providing that a minimum wage of $900 shall be established. Two other bills by Jennings, one empowering the council to change the salary of appointive officials and the other placing the council civil service system on the budget plan were passed.
Because Attorney General Blain held that the Coe bill, appropriating $2,000 to Mrs. W. T. Purdy, widow of the composer of "On Wisconsin," is unconstitutional, Senator Roy P. Wilcox made the plea that members of the legislature take up a subscription to assist the family. For "On Wisconsin."
"There is no way to help the family of 'On Wisconsin,' unless we go down into our own pockets," said Senator Wilcox. "I feel so indebted to the composer of this song that I have prepared a subscription for the senators and headed it." Senator Wilcox filed the subscription paper with Clerk Munson, with his own check for -25. Senator Bennett introduced a resolution asking the tax commission to furnish confidential information on incomes to the corporation committee. The resolution went over until next Wednesday. On motion of Senator Skogmo the senate will take up the confirmation of Carl D. Jackson, reappointed railroad commissioner as a special order in committee of the whole, March 20. The senate adjourned until 10 a. m. Friday.
NEW YORK — The steamship Leviathan with troops of the 27th division (New York) was expected to dock before noon.
The troops on the Leviathan number more than 10,000 infantry. Also on the Leviathan are 1,179 sick and wounded.
The Mauretania also arrived today with 3,736 troops.
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'ATRICKCUDAHY MAKES PLEA FOR RETURN OF BOYS
Writes Letter to Madison Council Asking Official Action
Patrick Cudahy, member of the packing firm of Cudahy Brothers, who has a son with the American forces included in the allied armies now in Russia, has addressed a letter of protest to the mayor of Madison and the common council. Mr. Cudahy also enclosed an editorial from the Chicago Tribune in which many of his own contentions are supported. The letter in full as it was read to the members of the council at the last meeting and excerpts from the editorial follow:
"To the Honorable Mayor,
'Madison, Wisconsin.
'Dear Mayor:
"It is common street gossip that our boys in northern Russia are being treated shamefully. There are about 4,500 American young men over there—a good part of them Wisconsin boys—being battered about by a Bolshevik mob. Everybody is asking the question: "Why are they there?" We have no quarrel with Russia. There might have been a reason in connection with defeating Germany for sending our boys in there last September or October, but there certainly is no reason for keeping them there now, and it would be an act of charity on the part of anybody that could bring any pressure to bear to get them back to their homes, and I write you this, asking you, as the mayor of the city of Madison, if it would not be right and proper to request the city council to pass a resolution demanding the withdrawal of our boys immediately and forward same to the proper party at Washington.
"Hoping that you will look upon this matter with favor, 1 am,
"Respectfully yours,
"PATRICK CUDAHY."
PRINTERS CHOOSE OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Ted Wilson is Made President; Zeidler Vice-Presi-
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Typographical Union, No. 106, elected officers for the coming year at their meeting in Labor hall last night.
T. I. Wilson was elected president, C. E. Zeidler, vice president; William P. Rummel, secretary; Miss Frances Jones, treasurer, and Frank Dahoney, sergeant at arms.
Harry F. Collins and Oscar A. Winrich were elected delegates to the Madison Federation of Labor, with E. V. Willey and Ed Mergen as alternates.
The boys of the Plymouth Congregational Sunday school will be guests this evening of the ladies' Bible class at a supper to be given in the church parlor.
PERLMAN STORE WILL MOVE TO NEW LOCATION
Room Formerly Occupied by Theatre Offers Larger Quarters
Announcement is made of the removal to larger and mode adequate quarters of the Perilman store, now located at 770 West Washington avenue. The site selected is that formerly occupied by the Pastime Theatre at Mound street and West Washington. The store has been devoted entirely to the handling of a general line of dry goods Louis Perilman stated today that it was his intention to dispose of as much of the stock now held at the old store as possible with the idea of opening at the new location with a stock of newer patterns and styles in all lines.
A. H. Lindquist, sales manager for the Western Merchandising bureau at Beloit, has been engaged to take complete charge of a sale at the old store which opens tomorrow. The "removal sale" is the first sale of any sort to be held by the establishment, according to Mr. Perlman, since the store opened six years ago. The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin
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Attorney Joseph H. Rapier of Gary, Ind., spent several days here on business.
Mrs. Leonard L. Poor left Saturday for New York to join her husband, just back from France. On Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Blankenbicker entertained for her with a house party at their home on Fifth street.
Mrs. P. C. Clark has returned from Lima, O., and reports her sister, Mrs. A. Vinegar, much improved.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held its monthly meeting on the 4th inst. at the C. M. E. church. It was well attended.
Mrs. Jessica B. Mohr has resigned her position at the capitol, Madison, and is back home with her parents. Word has reached here of the arrival at New York of Hughes R. Grant, A. E. F.
Several members of the now famous 372d Inf., A. E. F., have returned to the city. Among them are Sergt. Robert Merritt, Jr. Pvt.s. Roy Peoples, Benj. Poindexter, Jas. Ingram and others. We promise more of them later.
Presiding Elder Higgins was here Sunday and presided in the morning at St. Mark's church. Rev. Mr. Threat preached in the evening.
The Sunday Forum is steadily growing in popularity, interesting programs are being rendered each Sunday by some of the best talent of the city. The president, Mr. Reynor, has always tried to make it clear that the Forum is not a denominational society, but for the uplifting of the Negroes of Milwaukee. This society is much needed here, so let everyone support it.
Revival services were begun at the Calvary Baptist church Sunday, March 2nd.
Mrs. L. Wright, 405 Chestnut street, and Mr. Sharp, Tenth street, have been very ill. The entertainment given by Helpmate Household of Ruth was quite a success, nearly $50 having been cleared. Mrs. J. Sorrell, who has been spending several weeks in Buckston, Ia., has returned much elated over her trip. She is planning to attend the National Woman's conventions. The many friends of Ben Merriwether formerly of Atlanta, Ga., extend sympathy to him in the recent death of his brother, Duffy Merriwether. Mr. J. A. Brantford has returned from Lorane, O., where he was called on account of the death of his mother, Mrs. Julia Brantford. The Blade joins the many friends in sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brantford.
A pleasant Sunday at St. Mark's A. M. E. church, afternoon and evening, March 30th, consisting of solos, ducts and special selections. Mrs. J. A. Brantford in charge. The public is cordially invited. Miss Daisy Glover niece of Mr. and Mrs. Jno, Benson, 523 Cherry street, has returned to her home in Hartford, Conn. Her stay of three weeks was indeed a pleasant one, being the recipient of many social functons being given in her honor. Mrs. Elife V. Latham, wife of the popular "Al" Latham of the Elks' club, spent several days in Chicago visiting. Mr. James E. Rucker, until recently a local barber, died last week after several months' illness. The Blade is weekly winning the confidence and support of the people in whose interest it is published.
Lieut. John A. Hall of the 370th Inf., at Camp Grant, awaiting demobilization, paid a flying visit to his mother and family here. We shall hear from him later through the columns of the Blade.
The Navy Refruiting office, 222 Grand avenue, is advertising for colored men between the ages of 18 and 35 to become mess attendants for officers' mess.
The Blade is making friends because it is serving the people.
The Forward Movement Literary society is holding very interesting and instructive meetings at St. Mark's church on Friday nights.
"Art" Bland, after six trips across seas in the service, is now at Portsmouth, Va.
Mr. Walter Jackson spent several days in Chicago on business.
The Wisconsin News published a picture of "Sergt. Henry Johnson, of the 369th infantry, one of the most noted of the Negro heroes, whose spectacular feat of holding off two German platoons, single-handed, gained for him the much coveted Croix de Guerre with palm," it says.
The meeting of the Forum at Calvary Baptist church, Sunday last, was well attended and an excellent program rendered.
Another Community Welcome to returning soldiers will be held at the Auditorium, March 15. It is hoped that the colored boys will be largely represented.
Word has been received of the arrival at New York of the 372nd Inf., including Merritt, Poindexter, Ingram, Bartlett and other of the Milwaukee.
A local corporation is being formed to take over and operate the Kinner Bros.' Laundry on Sixth street.
The Blade on Sale—Scott's Newsstand, 283 4th. St. People's Barber Shop, 472 6th. St.
A PLEASANT SURPRISE
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner, E. Washington Ave., tendered their son Dudley a birthday dinner, consisting of five courses, elaborately served. Capt. Henry Williams of Chicago sustained his reputation as a number one carver. The guests present were loud in their praise of the unstinted manner in which the host aid hostess entertained.
WEIMAR—William Hellenzellern has appealed to the German revolutionary government for money.
Chicago, Ill.
Mrs. Lou Young, 3556 Forest Ave. District Grand Noble Governor of Household of Ruth, No.18 has gone to Hot Springs, Ark., en route there she stopped over in St. Louis, Mo. and spent a pleasant time with old friends.
Mrs. S. J. Gray, 3606 Wabash Ave., is somewhat improved.
Mrs. Ellen Kinney, 3142 Calumet Ave., who has been sick with the "ila" is up again.
The Virginia Society meets every third Wednesday evening in each month at Bailey's hall, 3628 S. State St.
Mrs. Leona Dixon, 3752 Rhodes Ave., who was operated on at the Provident hospital some time ago is much improved and able to see her friends.
Supply Sergt. Earl B. Elevins, who was honorably discharged from Camp Pike, Ark., has returned to his home, 4423 So. Dearborn St. Sergt. Elevins was in the training camp for officers when the war closed.
J. B. Street was presented the $10.00 prize by the North Star Lodge No. 57, of which he is Worthy Master, for the greatest number of new members.
Mrs. Maude Gray, 3545 Indiana Ave., after spending a pleasant time in St. Louis Mo., with relatives, is now visiting in Hot Springs, Ark.
Mrs. Sarah Bolton, 3630 So. Dearborn St., who has been spending some months with relatives in Mississippi is expected to return to her Chicago home soon.
Mr. Rufus Walker of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Broughton, also of Tenn., are in the city visiting the bed side of their sick sister, Mrs. S. J. Gray, 3606 Wabash Ave.
Mrs. Dorothy L. Delaware, 1950 W. Austin Ave., heard from her brother, Earl N. Herron, who is sick in London, Eng., with the Canadian army. He is preparing to return to Canada then to the U. S. to visit his sister and other relatives.
Mrs. Ellis M. Glover, 3624 Calumet Ave., and her little daughter, Juanita, left for Winnipeg, Can., where they make their home temporarily.
M. T. Bailey, 3638 So. State St.,
manager of the Milton Mercantile
Agency is now a member of both
the American Collection Service and
the National Collectors Ass.n., and
they have perfected efficient arrangements
for collections and adjustments everywhere.
The Virginia Society will hold its
regular monthly meeting at 3638
State St. Wednesday evening, Mar.
19. All Virginians are invited.
Walter M. Farmer, attorney, who
is the only member of the race to
graduate from the Washington
University of St. Louis, Mo., attended
the banquet given at the Illinois
Athletic Club by the Washington
University of Chicago.
George H Jackson, M. T. Bailey,
Prince A. Glanton, Anthony Overton
and —— Duke were appointed a
standing committee on publication
for the Peridrom Building and Loon
Ass'n. The association will hold a
mass meeting at the Olivet Baptist
church, 31st and So. Park, Friday
evening, Mar 14. Public invited.
The Progressive Negro League
will hold its Sunday afternoon meet-
ing Mar. 9, from 4 to 6 p. m., at the
Baptist Home, 5740 Lafayette Ave.
Everybody invited.
The City Federation of Colored
Women met Monday, Mar. 3, at the
Unity Club Bldg., 3140 Indiana Ave.,
and pledged to give $400 toward the
building fund of the Amanda Smith
Home for Colored Girls at Harvey
and $66 for the Ella Flagg Young
memorial. The federation was the
guest of the Phyllis Wheaty Club
The Philicolian club was entertained by Mrs. D. L. Delaware at her residence, 1950 W. Austin Ave. Misses Georgia Delaware, Thelma Goodgame and Mebel Tillman served. The club meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening. Walter B. Anderson, M. T. Bailey and A. H. Richey, who constitute the board of appraisers of the Pyramid Building and Loan Ass'n, were in Evanston and other surburban towns during the week on business. Mr. Carey J. Williams, 3226 Forest Ave. is able to be out again. Mrs. W. S. Brooks of Davenport, In., is in the city visiting her brother Eugene Lewis. Mrs. Hattie McConnell, secretary of the Excelsior Temple, No 84, is in Kentucky at the bedside of her sick sister. Mrs. Annie Watson, 3834 Federal St., is improving very rapidly.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey Davis, who visited Braidwood to address club members, has returned to the city much pleased.
Mrs. Lou Ella Young, 3556 Forest Ave., is spending a very pleasant time at Hot Springs, Ark.
W. H. Fields, National Grand Master of the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa, was in the city and organized a new council of 45 members Feb. 26, at Bailey's hall, 3638 State S.
Mrs. Maude Gray (who has spent several weeks in Hot Springs, Ark, is preparing to return to the city.
The "Red Hand" Division (the 1st Separate Battalion N. G. of the D.C.) returned to Washington with thinned ranks, only thirty-seven of the original 400 been seen in the line of march. These colored soldiers all wear what is considered an odd insignia. It is the imprint in red of a human band. It was taken from the trade mark of a French brewery, one of whose officers was murdered and the murderer leaving the bloody imprint of his palm on the door of the office where the murder was committed. The fighting company adopted this as its trade mark and the regiment was known in France as the Red Hand Division.
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Committee of the War Camp Community Service Club No. 3, fed 1,000 members of the military establishment at their Club house on Thursday, after the parade held in honor of the return of the President and the me. from overseas and camps. The committee in charge of Mrs. M. E. Dent, served a real "home dinner," consisting of roast turkey, spiced ham, choice vegetables, home-made pies, doughnuts, ice cream and coffee. A number of members of the Executive Staff, District of Columbia War Camp Community Service, attended the function and were served with dinner. Several patriotic organizations, including the Harriet Tubman Branch of the Red Cross, the patriotic War Workers, the patriotic Workers, and members of the Phillips Community Center, took an active part. Community singing was a feature. Mrs. Lillian Evans Tibbs was soloist. Dancing followed.
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OF PEACE! AT WAR CAMP
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CLUB NO. 3
The Knights of St. John and other societies of St. Augustine's Church, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Lizzie Wells, entertained the soldiers with a program and an elaborate supper. Dancing was a feature. The Garnet Community Center (Mr. Daniel Freeman) drew out a record-breaking crowd. Prof. R. Hawkins delivered a masterly address, and was followed by Major J. B. Ramsey and Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham. Six soldiers, wearing citation cords, gave in a most thrilling manner a story of their achievements on the line of battle. Mr. James E. Miller had the National Community Center Band (thirty musicians in uniform), which band furnished music throughout the evening. Refreshments were served by 100 victory girls, who left no stone unturned for the amusement of the soldiers. Numerous dinners were given at the residences of citizens in honor of the returning heroes, and the club keeps open house daily for their reception.
The students of the typewriting class of the Dunbar Night School entertained the soldiers with a program which was participated in by some of the city's best talent on Saturday night, the 22d instant. There was instrumental music by Miss Florence Brooks; vocal music by Mrs. Roy Tibbs, Mr. William H. Carter, and the Glee Club of the Armstrong Manual Training School. Short talks were given by Mr. R. W. Thompson and Dr. F. H. Hough. Motion pictures were exhibited by Drs. Jarvis and Muerman of the United Sates Bureau of Education. There was dancing. The club acknowledges receipt of a very fine wicker arm chair for its library, which chair was the gift of Miss M. M. Walker.
The Community Sing on Sunday was a feature. Mr. W. E. Lew, a musician of more than ordinary ability, and a portion of the celebrated choir of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, adding to the interest.
A fishing party under the direction of Miss Maria Scott and Miss Virginia L. Williams was held on Tuesday night, and Dr. Ralph Stewart will lecture to men only at the club on Tuesday, March 4.
The Young Women's Christian Association (colored) realized quite a large sum as a result of Tag day, March 1st. The proceeds will go toward equipping their building.
The Salvation Army has purchased a large four-story brick building, near the center of the city, which it is proposed to use as club house for colored soldiers.
The Bethel Literary and Historical Association held a largely attended and interesting meeting, the speaker being a returned officer, having remained four years in Germany.
First Lieutenant James C. Pinkston, United States Army, who was wounded in the Battle of Argonne Forest, has been detailed to Tuskegee Institute, as Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics.
Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, representing the Division of Colored Girls' Work, War Camp Community Service, has been unanimously elected delegate to represent seven white and two colored corps at the National Grand Army Encampment in Columbus, Ohio.
A newspaper despatch says that there are forty Negro delegates in attendance at a meeting in Paris to prepare a memorial to the Peace Conference, asking rights for black peoples scattered throughout the world. The memorial will deal with land, capital, industry, and education. It is said that there are ten American Negroes at the meeting in question. The nations represented are Liberia, Jaiti, England, Belgium, Africa, the West Indies and the United States.
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A number of veterans of the famous 369th Regiment, returning from France recently were in Wilmington Thursday. This Reg. paraded and was cheered by thousands when they embarked in New York a few days ago. They saw some of the hardest fighting of the war and proved to be one of the bravest units of the American forces. The Veterans of this city headed a short parade prior to the reception of Col. Robt. G. Shaw at the Odd Fellows Temple. The reception marked the twenty second anniversary of Camp 3, Philadelphia. The women of Bethel A. M. E. church are preparing to hold their eighth annual "Woman's Day." March 16th, 1919. Everybody welcome.
Peter Ogde- Memorial Ball will be given by Brandyjones Lodge No. 1505 G. U. O. of O. F., Friday eve, March 28th at the Odd Fellows temple, 10th and Orange streets. Program will begin at 8 o'clock. Master of Ceremonies Bro. Alex. Hollis Jr. Ten minute speeches will be made by several prominent Odd-Fellows on the life of the founder of the order, "Peter Ogden." Select music by Scott's orchestra. The committee has left no stones unturned in trying to make the occasion a success. The mother of Mrs. Jenkins is in the city visiting for a while.
A Trip Through Six States, by
Queen Esther Court No. 2 Herrines
of Jerico, Odd Fellows Temple, 10th
and Orange streets, Monday, March
17, 1919. Prof. Willard Chippins
orchestra will furnish music for the
occasion.
States: New York—Ice cream
and cake for sale. Massachusetts—
Boston baked beans, served free by
Emma Messick. Pennsylvania—
frankfurtes, free, Mary Lenard. Del-
aware, potato salad free. Mary Walker.
Maryland, corn bread free, Irene
Rounds. Virginia, cold ham free.
Irene Rounds, Chairman
Florence Watson, secretary,
Louise Cannon, treasurer.
JENNINGS BILL WOULD CHANGE MARRIAGE LAWS
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Senator Jennings introduced in the senate today a bill designed to remove the rig'd clauses of the marriage law, which are held responsible for the large number of persons who go out of the state for wedding ceremonies.
The bill repeals the present sections of the act which requires that the county clerk post notice that a marriage license has been applied for, in order to afford interested relatives time to file objections and demand a court hearing. The bill also repeals the state uniformity clause, indicating that Wisconsin will go it alone in making its marriage laws. The clause under which courts may issue special dispensation for speedy marriage in cases of emergency is wiped out as being unnecessary with the repeal of the clause which requires that applications for license be posted for five days.
A eugenic marriage clause, based on affidavit, is added to the law, applying to women. The eugenic requirements for men remain as at present. Women will be required 15 days before the application for license is issued, to appear before an officer authorized to administer paths and make affidavit of health.
The marriage license will hereafter, omit the record of previous divorce, which was required to be made a part of the license under the old law, though the applicant must state whether he or she has been widowed or divorced.
Other bills:
By Nye—Authorizing city councils to substitute the ballot for voting machines at primaries and elections.
By Bird—Authorizing county boards to name park commissions.
By Fons—Requiring that applicants for auto licenses furnish liability $5,000.
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FORD PLANS NEW AUTO AT PRICES OF $250-$300
LOS ANGELES—Further details of Henry Ford's plan to build a new automobile at less cost to the purchaser than any automobile now extensively sold, were published today. The new car will be built at factories strategically placed for economic collection of raw material and distribution of the product, Mr. Ford said.
The new model car will sell at from $250 to $300. His son, Edsel Ford, president of the Ford Motor company, will, it is said, join his father in the new enterprise.
This, it is understood, would virtually mean the abandonment by the Fords of the present company in Detroit.
The new machine was devised by Mr. Ford during his "rest period" here.
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