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onsin Weekly Blade GEORGEBELL, LARGEST MAN IN WORLD SHOT TO DEATH AFTER SHOW; WOMAN COMPANION HELD BY POLICE Colored Man Who Played Part of "Son of the Bean Seller" is Victim—Miss Mazie Ealy With Whom He Attended Dance and Said to Have Quarreled, is Arrested. "Lend a Helping Hand" Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church "Bound For the Promised Land" in Their $1000 Rally Sunday, April 6th Service All Day With A Special Program. Let Everybody Assist Rev. Geo. W. Dudley, Director O. Hall, Clerk SilverLeaf Charity Club Milwaukee, Wis. Annual Sermon BY Rev. Boyd R. Winchester Special Program and Music Sunday April 6th 2:30 p. m. Mrs. D. Thornton, Pres. Mrs. K. M. Wilson, Sec'y The VOLUME III. GEORGE BELL, LARGE SHOT TO DEATH WOMAN COMPANI Colored Man Who Played Seller" is Victim—Miss He Attended Dano Quarreled, MILWAUKEE—George O. Bell, colored, said to be the largest man in the world and a principal in the Chu Chin Chow production playing at the Davidson theatre, was shot and killed instantly in his room in a rooning house conducted by Mrs. Grant Reeves at 299 Fourth street, at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning. Miss Mazie Ealy, also colored, was taken into custody by Detectives Byron, Alberts and Muellner, and is being held at central police station, charged with the shooting. She pleads self-defense, the police say. Hit by Two Bullets Bell was shot twice with a .32 caliber police shot pistol. One of the bullets entered below his right eye, and the other in the center of his chest. He died instantly, according to the coroner, who took the body in charge. Following the show at the Davidson theatre Monday night, the police say, Bell accompanied by Miss Ealy, attended a dance, conducted by colored people at Miller's hall, Eighth and State streets. It is said by the police that the couple quarreled during the dance, leaving the hall at about 2:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. Bell took Miss Ealy to the rooming house, but according to the police, left her in front of the place and went to the Turf saloon at 309 Fourth street. She Follows Him His entrance was followed by that of Detectives Byron, Alberts and Muellner, who were on duty in the neighborhood. A few minutes later Miss Ealy entered the place and, addressing Bell, is said to have pleaded with him to return to the rooming house with her. He refused and she left. The detectives, who witnessed the affair in the saloon, spoke to Bell, finally inducing him to leave for his room. About five minutes later Bell left the Turf saloon, the three detectives left also and walked south on Fourth street, toward State street. As they passed the rooming house at 229 Fourth street, they heard the muffled reports of two revolver shots. Dashing up the stairway leading to the rooms on the second floor they broke down the door and, according to their story, found Miss Ealy standing over the body of Bell, with a smoking revolver in her hand. Tells of Quarrel Questioned by Lieut. Robert Flood, she is alleged to have made the following statement: "We had quarreled earlier in the evening. When he came home from the Turf saloon, he became abusive and kicked at me, saying 'I'll kill you.' I then ran to the trunk "Lend a H Pilgrim Rest B "Bound For Land" in Thei and taking out the revolver, shot him." John L. Clark, 340 Treemont street, Boston, another member of the show, told the police that he was asleep in an adjoining room to the one occupied by the couple, when he was awakened by the sound of voices raised in anger. "A few minutes later I heard Miss Ealy exclaim, 'you will strike a woman, but you're afraid of a man,' he told the police. "This was immediately followed by the two shots." Bell played the part of the "Son of the Bean Seller" in the Chu Chin Chow production. He was seven feet and eleven inches tall and weighed about 375 pounds. His home was at 130 Fifth street, New York. Miss Ealy is 25 years old and is said by the police to have been his common law wife for about two and one-half years. Her home is also in New York. W. S. WILLIAMS, BELOIT, PRESS IDENT, WIS. RACE CONVENTION. Who Is One of the Candidates for Aldermanic Nomination in His Ward The following is clipped from the Beloit Daily News: With peace and quiet reigning in every ward in the city it remained for the First ward to furnish the fireworks in the aldermanic election that will be held on April 1. Only One Contest. Three candidates for a seat in the council from this ward had filed their papers this morning and, according to each, a three-cornered contest for the seat is certain. Those who have filed their nomination papers with the required number of signatures are Fred R. O'Neal, former member of the county board of supervisors, W. A. Rosso, former member of the council from the First ward, and William S. Williams, colored. The names of all three candidates will be on the ballot unless withdrawn in the near future and it was not believed today that any will quit the race. In no other ward had any contest developed at noon today. All nomination papers must be certified and filed by tonight, according to the city clerk. Despite criticisms to the contrary, the Y. M. C. A. is doing a great work in these parts. The crying need of the hour is a full force of helpers. There are places for men and women with a desire to serve. We are seeing our first women of color since coming to France. During the long months with our organization we could see nothing but white faces. What a relief! MADISON, WIS., SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1919 MR. WILSON, JUST AS I EMANCIPATED AN OP- PRESSED RACE FROM THE BONDS OF SLAVERY, YOU CAN, IF YOU WILL, FREE THAT SAME PEOPLE FROM THE BONDS OF NOB-VIOLENCES AND LAWLESS- NESS. MR. WILSON NOW! IS THE TIME!!! "A GREATER HOWARD UNIVERSITY" IN PROSPECT Comprehensive Program for Development of Negro's Foremost WASHINGTON, D. C.—Mar. 25—Plans of a definite and far-reaching nature have been formulated by Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, the new and progressive president of Howard university, that will establish at the nation's capital a truly effective instrumentality for the higher education of the Negro. A comprehensive program was announced at a recent meeting of the Board of Trustees and unanimously adopted by that body, which is to be put into execution during the coming year. Positive steps have been taken to build on historic Howard Hill a "Greater Howard university," expanding and vitalizing the lofty purpose, conceived more than half a century ago by the immortal Gen. Oliver W. Howard, to lift the colored millions of America to the highest moral and intellectual plan and to provide a permanent agency for the development of race leaders. A Program "Evolutionary and Revolutionary" "The system I have proposed, and with which the board is in thorough and sympathetic accord, will be evolutionary and revolutionary," said Dr. Durkee to a press representative in a recent interview. And, it will be all that—for Dr. Durkee is a great big man, with a big brain, who has the courage and capacity to do big things in a big way. Since the coming of Dr. Durkee just a few months ago—at the insistent call of thoughtful friends of Howard university, he has given the needs of the school the closest study, and it is the general feeling that the broad-gauged recommendations he has made will ultimately meet the demand of this exacting age for LEADERS-pathfinders in all the complex phases of the life of the Negro people. He is an intense believer in the efficacy of the higher education as a solvent for many of the problems that perplex the colored American, and it is his determination to make Howard the exponent of the Negro's loftiest aspirations, just as Harvard and Vale stand for the highest intellectual standards of the other race. Howard, as he sees it, should become the "Great National Negro University," in the fullest sense of the term. Some Details of the Plan According to the plan outlined, the university will be reorganized on the junior college plan, with senior schools. After the completion of two years' work in the junior college the student will enter one of the senior schools for special训 ing, along lines of individual prefer ment and adaptability. The senior schools, as shown on a carefully prepared blue-print, will be composed of Schools of Medicine, Law, Theology, Music, Applied Science, Journalism, Commerce and Finance, Liberal Arts, Education and General Service—the last named to embrace Library training, and Departments of Athletics, Physical Education and Military Science. Each school will have appropriate subdivisions. Thus, it will be seen that President Durkee has enlarged the scope of the institution by adding four schools to the six which already existed. In order that the university may take its proper place among the higher institutions of learning, and to concentrate its energies on real university training, the secondary work done by the Academy and Commercial school will be discon- finued at the end of the present school year. It is expected that the work of the academy can be turned over to some other institution, with adequate facilities. The work of the Commercial school is to e raised to a college grade in the new School of Commerce and Finance, leading to a degree and giving a worth while business education that will be in keeping with the modern resultate of the commercial world. A military unit for instruction, in military science and tactics has been authorized by the war department, and this will offer another avenue for useful training for health and discipline. A fine gymnasium and athletic field are to be provided, and a university press is to be developed. A Summer school is also among the many new features to be introduced. Classes will be maintained at a full roster and no time will be wasted on doubtful experimentation with classes below the normal standard. To recruit the school membership a system of alloting scholarships to accredited secondary schools in generous measure will e adopted and many excellent schools giving a limited training. will serve as valuable "feeders" to the university. It will thus be seen that the university idea is brought to a high level and that the essential secondary work of our youth is not endangered. On the contrary, it will be strengthened. New Offices Created and a Promotion System Adopted Three new offices are created under the new system, the necessity for which has long been recognized. There are a Dean of Men, a Dean of Women, and a Registrar. The duties are self-explanatory and their services will bring a helpful impetus into the life of the school. The morale of the teaching force will be vitally improved by a much-needed definite system of promotion. Upon the recommendation of Dr. Durkee a graduated scale of salaries has been adopted, with automatic increases and advancement in rank, as an incentive for greater efficiency, stricter moral character and heartier cooperation in the ideals for which the school stands, for upon these qualities retention and promotion are based. Teachers are thus enabled to go at their work with a cheerfulness, assurance and greater singleness of purpose than ever before. Preference Given to Equipped Teachers of the Negro Race TEACHERS of the Negro Race It may be stated here, with all possible emphasis, that there is not a scintillation of truth in any rumor that Dr. Durkee proposes to "eliminate" colored men from the faculty of Howard university. He makes it quite plain that some white men should be on the roster of assistants, to foster a proper spirit of racial cooperation and friendly acquaintance—but, it is to be his fixed policy that wherever equipment is anything like equal, the colored man will be given preference over white applicants, for, as he correctly says: "Howard university is primarily a colored institution—a nursery for race leaders—and colored men of superior ability should have every possible opportunity to reap whatever benefits it may have to be stow, as a stimulus to the best endeavors of the worthy members of the race." Dr. Durkee, therefore, will secure his workers for the "Greater Howard University" from the very best talent available among the Negro people, retaining those who "made good" and adding others, as they are needed, from a list o. "picked men" from the outside. Howard Alumni to be Stirred to Greater Activity Under Dr. Durkee's plan, a sturdy effort is to be made to arouse to a greater degree of interest in the university among its graduates and former students. Next month, Rev. Emory B. Smith, President of the National Alumni association of Howard university, is to make a tour of thirty to fifty days throughout the country in the interest of a more active and extensive cooperation of the Alumni associations of the university, and to generate a more enthusiastic "Howard spirit." The selection of this very live Christian leader and comrade-like alumnus is regarded as an excellent one, and all are confident that his message will be most inspiringly delivered. Many Notable Improvements in Contemplation The physical aspect of Howard university is to be materially improved. By recommendation of President Durkee, the trustees have voted to erect several new buildings and to remodel the old structures, with a view of adding both to the beauty and utility of the school. A new administration building is to go up in the near future, and the utility Georgia avenue approach to the grounds is to be altered beyond recognition. The campus is to undergo radical changes and improvements. A government landscape expert will supervise the work of laying out "Victory Avenue," to surround the picturesque Howard bill, and which is to commemorate the part played by Howard men in the world war. All of this building and landscape development is to be along lines suggested by the Fine Arts commission. In this entire program of scholastic and physical improvement of the "Greater Howard university" it is gratifying to state that Dr. Durkee has the warmest approval and backing of the Secretary of the Interior and the most influential members of congress, which will insure the granting of the funds necessary to carry these ambitious projects to completion in due season. That Dr. J. Stanley Durkee is a sincere and substantial friend of Negro progress is not in question. He is a friend of humanity, regardless of color, creed or condition, and there is not an atom of race prejudice in his great big heart or in any part of his red-blood anatomy. This is amply demonstrated by the whole-souled enthusiasm which has characterized his labors for the betterment of this splendid institution, to which he has come at a tremendous personal sacrifice, and by the far-visioned outlook he is giving the race in his unlimching determination to bring about the reforms necessary to expand this time-honored center of the hither culture and Christian leadership into a finer and broader exponent of university life for all our people. Dr. Durkee merits and enjoys the most cordial support the race and nation can give him in the promotion of this great cause. Secretary Edward L. Snyder sailed for America with the 366th Infantry. Before sailing, Snyder spent some time in Paris taking on the sights and becoming a part of the gay life. On the whole, the Congress made a favorable impression upon the local population. All are hopeful that the results will be positive and far reaching. PRICE FIVE CENTS. NO.39. Tabloid Of News Tabloid Of News ALRANY, N. Y. — Martin J. Healy, assemblyman from Harlem, has introduced a bill into the legislature by which colored officers will command the state's colored military forces. CRICAGO, III. — Albert Hanson filed a petition yesterday with the Supreme court, asking that Elbert R. Robinson be restrained from collecting funds to "prosecute a ten million dollar lawsuit." He has already collected $600,000. Hanson alleges, his collateral being notes and premises on a railroad wheel invention. NEW YORK — The National association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R. Shillady, of New York, has called the attention of Secretary of Labor Wilson and the Pennsylvania authorities of the wholesale deportation from Coatesville, Pa., of men who during the war were employed in the various industries, but who are now unemployed as a result of the shutting down of these industries. SOMERVILLE, Tenn. — White people of this city have issued an order that no "Colored newspapers" be circulated in the town, but that everybody must read The Falcon, a local white paper. WASHINGTON — Investigations Negro migration to the North during the war, just issued by the Department of Labor, indicate that the total migration may have been as great as 350,000, extending over a period of about eighteen months during 1916 and 1917. CLARKSBURG, W. Va. — Charging that Colored people are excluded from grand jury panels because of their race and color, John Epperson and Ethel Whitman, both Colored, today entered pleas of abatement in the Harrison county court. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — R. L. Mayfield, field lawyer, who recently was disbarred from practice in the courts of Tennessee, has filed with the court of civil appeals, sitting at Nashville, application for rehearing. CAMP LEE, Va. — The number of D. S. crosses and French decorations displayed among soldiers returning from France to this camp testify to the bravery of the Colored soldier. HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Ben Ingram, charmed with murder of Green Brumley, wealthy white farmer, whose death occurred after the gun duel on Dec. 10, 1918, was ac- RICHMOND. Va.—Colored citizens of Richmond, to the number of about 20,000 have signed a petition asking that members of their race be appointed principals and special teachers in the schools here. WASHINGTON — Col. William Peart, chief secretary of the Salvation Army in the United States has announced the acquiring of the four-story building at 7th and P street northwest, as a welfare house for colored soldiers. The building will be in charge of Adj. James N. Roberts, a colored Salvation Army officer. PORTLAND. Ore.—The colored people of Oregon, are much incensed over the failure of the legislature to pass the "Equal Rights" bill, which was finally voted down by a vote of 31 to 24. MONTGOMERY. Ala.—Based on urgent telegraphic requests from various citizens of Chicago, President Wilson requested Gov. Thomas E. Kilby to grant a reprieve to Sergt. Edgar Caldwell, who was sentenced to be hanged at Anniston for the murder of Cecil Linton, a conductor on a Anniston street car. The president requested a "brief reprieve" to permit "the Attorney General, at my request to examine the records in the case. MEMPHIS, Tennessee—Directors of the Plymouth Community House have issued an appeal for $10,000 to complete the work of aiding Negroes of Memphis with a community center. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—William Robinson, for some time an acting detective on the local police force, has been made a regular detective. SARDIS, Miss.—Bob Medford and Barney Nance died at the Baptist Memorial hospital in Memphis last week, from gun shot wounds received in a shooting scrape with a Colored soldier, who has not been apprehended. BRUNSWICK, Ga.—A mistrial was reported in the case of Benjamin Jordan, who on Dec. 2nd last shot and killed ex-Alderman B. F. Jones (white), whom he found in his home with Mrs. Jordan. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—For the first time in the history of Phila delphia a colored common council man—Richard A. Cooper—is a member of the finance committee of that body. ORANGERURG, S. C.—The Bankers Life Insurance company was or organized here with a capital stock of $10,000, to do a general life insurance business. quitted today in the circuit court after one of the most vigorous legal battles ever waged in Marshall county. RICHMOND, Va.—Judge Beverly T. Crump, in the Law and Equity court of this city last Monday signed a decree declaring a dividend of 25 per cent to the depositors of the defunct Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, which institution closed its doors October 10, 1910. CHICAGO—Through the efforts of Attorneys Rapier and Westbrook, "Judge" A. C. Mayo of Gary, India was arrested here charged with false representations in selling lots at Gary. HAMPTON, Va.—The Newport News Shipbuilding Co. employs 4500 colored men, the largest and best paid group of Colored men in the industries. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—To commemorate the living and the dead who were heroes in the great world war from Jefferson county, the directors of the Civic association went on record in favor of erecting a Liberty building in Alabama in which the names of all men in the service shall be engraved on its walls and in which the community gatherings will take place. THOS. SPURLOCK SAVED BY MILWAUKEE BOY MILWAUKEE, Mar. 14.—Bugster T. Fraction of the 370th Infantry (old 8th of Chicago), discharged from Camp Grant Tuesday, February 25, arrived in Milwaukee on the 26th on a short stay, visiting his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. James Like, 428. Seventh street. Sunday he expects to leave for Chicago and later return to Milwaukee to live permanently. Although not decorated with the various medals for bravery, or having performed superhuman feats. Fraction had a number of experiences which he said he would remember the remainder of his life. After arriving in France a large part of the 370th was brigaded with the French troops. Machine Gun Company No. 3. of the French 59th Division, of which he was a member, was commanded by General Mangan. This division saw many hard days of fighting around Soissons, the Argonne forest and the St. Michel district. He relates a story of how he was captured on September 26, on the Soissons front, by ten Germans, and without a gum of any description he fought his way out safely and returned to his commanding officer. At this point he stopped, and before he resumed his story Fraction, with a little persuasion and pressure, he agreed to continue. "In October," he began, "I was on the Soissons front for 22 consecutive days, raining pitchforks nearly every day, without being relieved, and each night was compelled to sleep on a floating bed that is, a few boards in a mudhole covered with straw, if handy, and if not we would spread our blankets over the boards and sleep on it. While I was carrying a message from the post commander to the front line, this particular morning during the battle I saw Sergt. Norman Henry of our company machine gun choked and refuse to work, and all of this time the German's guns, large and small, were pouring a steady stream of lead, fire and gas at us. Rather than retreat or find shelter, Sergeant Henry remained at his post, repaired his gun, and later his comrades rounded the Huns. He was awarded the distinguished service cross and croix de guerre." While awaiting orders to attack the enemy, Private Thomas Spurlock of Pittsburgh and Fraction, who were fortunate enough to be together quite often and grow into inseparable pals, were in the front line trenches in the closing battle of the great war and immediately a gas shell, apparently from nowhere, exploded in their midst. By quick work Fraction was able to don his gas mask and before he could shout a word of warning to Spurlock, his comrade crumbled and went down in a heap, gasping and choking convulsively from the effects of mustard gas. With the assistance of Fraction he succeeded in getting his mask on and getting back behind the lines safely. The two pals were separated for two months before they saw each other again, and later they met at Breest before coming home. -- Reprinted from Pittsburgh Courier. Our race men are here at the Peace Conference and are doing a lasting work. Notably are Dr. W. E. B. Du Boss, Col. Roscoe C. Simmons, Rev. Wm. H. Jernagin of Washington, D. C. At the race conference last week, more than 27 representatives were present. The resolutions that were prepared and that will be presented before the Peace Conference proper are a masterful presentation of the claims of the black people throughout the world. Mrs. Hunton, widow of the late distinguished Wm. A. Hunton, was in attendance at the Race Congress. Our old friend Major Joel S. Spingarn came all the way from somewhere in Germany to greet those for whom he has labored so utteringly. THE WISCONSIN BLADE Entered at the postoffice at Madison, Wis., as second-class matter. J. ANTHONY JOSEY } Editors. GEO. H. DE REEF SUBSCRIPTIONS: one year, in advance in months, in advance three months, in advance STAFF CORRESPONDENTS: J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINNE J. W. SMITH Address all communications to Wise weekly Blade, 326 State St. Money sent b ess money order or registered letter at k, otherwise at risk of sender. NO. W. McEWEN, Traveling Represent MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRES ASSOCIATION THEY ASK NO FAVORS BECAU THEY ARE NEGROES, BUT ONLY H JUSTICE. BECAUSE THEY ARE MEN boraker. STAFF CORRESPONDENTS: L. J. OUSLEY, A. W. KNIGHT, H. B. KINNER, J. W. SMITH Address all communications to Wisconsin Weekly Blade, 326 State 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. MAMMY'S COMMENDATION Come to Mammy, boy! You rascal! What is dis youse went an' done? I can'b believe it when Ise heard it From de lips ob my own son. Ca'se I read it in de papers— 'Bout yo' brave and noble deed, An' yo' service to yo' country In huh time ob greatest need. An' de way you won dem medals, An' dem stripes upon yo' coat; How you ovahcome dat Boche When he had you by de th'oat, An' de gen'ral praised yo' actions, So I know it mus' be true But I'll undahstand it bettah When it comes right straight from An' de way you won dem medals, An' dem stripes upon yo' coat; How you ovahcome dat Boche When he had you by de th'oat, An' de gen'ral praised yo' actions, So I know it mus' be true But I'll undahstand it bettah When it comes right straight from you. You's a "chip off dat ole block" suh— Didn't argy 'bout de cost; But jes kep' right on a fightin' Tho' it seemed dat all was lost. You has kep' de chain unbroken— "Nevah let de ole flag fall" Clean from Bunker Hill te Richmon' San Juan Heights an' Carrigal! An' upon de fiel's of Flanders When you chased dem Huns away Dey say you ain't even whimper'd, Thru de thickest ob de fray. Tho' at fust dey didn't want you, Dis heah peace jes' couldn't come Till yo' har' into de puddin' Had been placed to draw a plum. An' you sho' grabbed a big one— Musta'd gas, an' shot, an' shell, Liquid fire, bombs an' bullets, But I 'clare youse look'in' well! Nothin' wrong wid' digestion, Swallerin' such things as dese, Not to mention mud an' watah, Spanish flu an' rats an' fleas. Little did yo' Mammy reckon At de time you marched away Dat you'd "sail on bloody seas," suh, 'Fore you come back home to stay. Still I kno'd you wouldn't fail me— Boy, you nevah has, nor will, Broke faith wid yo' po' old Mammy When youse had a place to fill! An' youse brought de bacon wid you, You has proved to all mankin' Dat de Negro is a soljah, An' his equal's hard to fin'. You has won eternal glory, Which de world cannot efface; You has writ yo' name fo-evah Up in Heaven's blessed place! heodore H. Shackleford in New York N NEGROES' LOYALTY TESTED. According to a statement given out by D. Clinton since his return from France, when it following the signing of the armistice, presentative of the United States Govern- advise and study the Negro soldiers says, mans, after finding that the Negro solie that irresistible foe of their Mighty Ate took to alienate these colored men by the wrongs and injustices forced them in their own country by distributing sure which reads as follows: "To the Colored Soldiers of the Unit According to a statement given out by Dr. R. R. Moton since his return from France, where he went following the signing of the armistice as a representative of the United States Government to advise and study the Negro soldiers says the Germans, after finding that the Negro soldiers were that irresistible foe of their Mighty Army, undertook to alienate these colored men by citing the many wrongs and injustices forced upon them in their own country by distributing literature which reads as follows: "To the Colored Soldiers of the United States Army: Hello, boys, what are you doing over there? Fighting the Germans? Why? Have they ever done you any harm?" Of course some white folks and the living English and American papers told you that the Germans ought to be wiped out for the sake of humanity and democracy. What is democracy?—Personal freedom, all citizens enjoying the same rights before the law. Do you enjoy the same rights as the white people do in America: the land of freedom and democracy, or are you not rather treated over there as second class citizens?" And how about the law? Are lynching and the most horrible crimes connected therewith a lawful proceeding in a democratic country? Now, all this is entirely different in Germany, where they do like colored people; where they treat them as gentlemen and not as second class citizens. They enjoy exactly the same privileges as white men and quite a number of colored people have fine positions in Berlin and other German cities. Why then, fight the German? Only for the benefit of the Wall Street robbers and protect the millions they have loaned the English, French and Italians? You have been made the tools of the egotistic and rapacious rich in England and America and there is nothing in the whole game for you but broken bones, horrible wounds, spoiled health, or death. No satisfaction whatever will you get out of this unjust war. You have never seen Germany, so you are fools if you allow yourselves to hate us. Come over and see for yourselves. Let those do the fighting who make profit out of this war. Don't allow them to use you as cannon fodder. To carry a gun in this service is not an honor but a shame. Throw it away and come over to the German lines. You will find friends who will help you along." Men are moved to commit rash deeds by imaginary wrongs, but here was a case of real wrong, a wrong that no one could deny, yet these black boys true and loyal refused to allow even this citation to alienate them from the cause for which they were fighting—Democracy. This was a mighty challenge. We doubt that there are any other class of American citizens who could have resisted the temptation under the circumstances—this was loyalty tested.—St. Louis Argus. It is every man's duty to vote at the election next Tuesday and prove his right to citizenship. The man who wilfully neglects to vote next Tuesday proclaims by his indifference his contempt for the most sacred duty of an American citizen and thus forfeits the right to consideration. From reports being received from the returning soldiers and others many white men of the A. E. F. were more assiduous in spreading color prejudice among the Allies than in fighting the Hun. At Brunswick, Ga., the trial of Ben Jordan, charged with the killing of a southern gentleman (?) whom he found in a compromising position with Mrs. Jordan, resulted in a disagreement of the jury, due, it is said to the unwillingness of Jordan's white lawyer to injure (?) the reputation of the deceased. AN ENDORSEMENT ere in this issue we publish, a nts, the cards of several canc lices to be filled at next Tuesday, submitting their claims for p the columns of the Wisconsin paper published in the inter- people and circulated wholly use candidates give a distin- colored men as citizens and w rect appeal to them for their ers have not done likewise, our stain them since otherwise, we have done so is just another of their fitness to deal with city and life of all the people. Right travel far and wide and y n than A. C. Backus for Jud Court; George E. Page for Just Court; A. J. Hedding for Court and John W. Woller for Capital Court. They are expen s of the offices they seek;; and can be depended upon to tople with efficiency. Corse them; are supporting vote for them at the elec Elsewhere in this issue we publish, as paid advertisements, the cards of several candidates for various offices to be filled at next Tuesday's election. In submitting their claims for preferment through the columns of the Wisconsin Weekly Blade, a paper published in the interest of the colored people and circulated wholly among them, these candidates give a distinct recognition to colored men as citizens and voters and make a direct appeal to them for their support. That others have not done likewise, ought not to weigh against them since otherwise qualified. That these have done so is just another bit of evidence of their fitness to deal with the property, liberty and life of all the people. One might travel far and wide and yet find no better men than A. C. Backus for Judge of the Municipal Court; George E. Page for Judge of the District Court; A. J. Hedding for Judge of the Civil Court and John W. Woller for Clerk of the Municipal Court. They are experienced in the duties of the offices they seek.; have good records and can be depended upon to serve the whole people with efficiency. We endorse them; are supporting them and ask your vote for them at the election next Tuesday. A BLOW AT LYNCHING super has condemned the South lynching; it now congratula on the conviction and imprisoners of a lynching party. T This paper has condemned the South for tolerance of lynching; it now congratulates North Carolina on the conviction and imprisonment of 15 members of a lynching party. They tried to break into the jail at Winston-Salem to seize a Negro. It took moral courage to find a verdict of guilty, for the man whom the mob sought to lynch had committed a crime which drives Southerners into a frenzy. The jury might be exposed to the charge that they were lacking in chivalry. They might have palliated acquittal by pointing out that the mob had failed. They might have compromised by convicting one or two of the leaders and letting the rest go. The things that made it hard for the jury to convict also made it hard for the judge to sentence. But the court did its duty; sentences ranging from 14 months to six years were imposed. Perception is beginning to dawn that lynching is anarchy and lynchers as much a menace to the Government as the men who opposed conscription. The conviction of these men in Winston-Salem is encouraging. It would be more encouraging if the case were reported from Georgia instead of North Carolina. The record of North Carolina in the matter of lynchings is better than that of most Southern states.—Pittsburgh Post. A PLEA FOR JUSTICE. WASHINGTON, D. C. — The following in the form of a letter from Mr. Simon Wolf, a prominent Jewish resident of this city, recently appeared in the Star: How many of our citizens realize the splendid services our colored soldiers rendered overseas? The photographs of a few of these heroes who were decorated for conspicuous bravery are a decided contrast to the following editorial which appeared in a paper published in Greenwood, Miss.: "Circuit Clerk G. S. Pate informs the Daily Commonwealth that a good many Negroes are applying at his office and registering for the purpose of voting at our elections, according to their statements to him. Our advice to these Negroes and all other Negroes who contemplate registering, is that they had better get this idea out of their heads as soon as possible. The Negroes are getting along mighty well with the white people of Lefford County, and have been for some time and they ought to have better sense than to think that they will ever again have the remotest chance of voting in our elections. Such a thing is simply unthinkable, and the sooner these Negroes who have registered—and those who contemplate doing so—realize this fact, the better for them. Therefore, the thought should be speedily banished from their misguided minds." Ex-President Taft's illuminating words written to me in recognition of my book, "The Presidents I Have Known," expresses the situation: "It is one thing to grant in a constitution, and in the form of law, the fullest recognition of religious freedom, and it is another thing to achieve complete equality of opportunity in the political, social and business fields of activity unobstructed by traditional prejudices." The laws of our country promise to give equal rights but how are they observed? The Negro under the Constitution is regarded as a citizen, at least when he is to pay taxes and fight for the country's flag, but that ends his opportunity, except the privilege of being lynched from time to time. The equal rights of the smallest nation is to be maintained under the league just consummated abroad, but the equal rights of some of the citizens of the largest republic in the world is "a mere scrap of paper." It it a matter of surprise that the red agitators find material for hellish propaganda among the disfranchised whether white or black? Congress is busy investigating in many directions. Why not stop such cowardly threats as are contained in the above editorial? I am not waving the bloody shirt, but as an American citizen voice my protest against racial or religious persecution and injustice." FOLLOWING THE FLAG White Officers Take Race Prejudice to France in Wake of Old Glory. MILWAUKEE — The Washington correspondent of the Milwaukee Journal in an article dealing with the attitude of the French toward people of color, says: "Soldiers returning from overseas especially those hailing from southern states, express grave apprehension over the effect which failure of the French people to draw the color line will have on Negro soldiers from this country. The observations thus made no not belittle the services rendered by these Negro soldiers who fought valiantly on the firing life and performed equally valuable services back of the line "I fear this is likely to create a serious situation," said a high ranking officer, whose home is in the south. "And it is one which will require the combined intelligence of our people both white and black to handle." "The French people do not draw the color line and it is not uncommon either in Paris or the cities of the provinces to see white girls with Negro soldiers. In some places where Negro troops were stationed, there were dance halls where Negro soldiers danced at will with white women." "I understand that at Coquidan this nearly resulted in a repetition of the Houston raid. There were white and Negro soldiers there and the military police refused to permit Negro soldiers into a dance hall where white soldiers were dancing with white women. The Negroes returned to their camp and, obtaining arms, were going out to kill every white man they saw. The white officers were forced to go to their barracks and had it not been for the coolness of Maj. W. A. Rutan, there would have been a riot." NOTE DESCRIBES LYNCHING Anonymous Informant Willing to Give all Details, Even Size of Bone NEW YORK, Mar. 18—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has received from an anonymous correspondent a clipping from the Jackson (Miss.) Daily News of March 9. The clipping refers to a telegram from the association requesting information concerning Eugene Greene, a Negro, alleged to have been lynched. It continues: "The governor is not in the city and the telegram has not been answered. However, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People need not remain in the dark concerning the fate of Greene. He was advanced all right from the end of a rope and in order to save burial expenses his body was thrown into the Yazoo river." The association's anonymous correspondent encloses a penciled memo in excellent handwriting, as follows: "If this information does not suffice, we can give you the size of the rope and exact location of where this coon was hung." Sphinx Safe Deposit Co. Vaults, $3.00 Per Year AN ATLANTA, GA, B.OY MADE GOOD Prominent Citizen, Faithful Churchman and Influential Lodge Man INSERT CUT PRES. H. H. BLAKE Citizen to the Monor Born, N. A. A. C. P., Rockford, Ill. One of the moving spirits of busy Rockford among our people is Harry H. Blake. He is an Atlanta, Ga. boy. Since coming to Rockford he has in every way made good. His word is his bond and he enjoys the full confidence of the people regardless of color; he is a born organizer of men and a true race leader, who believes in giving honor where honor is due. From time to time The Blade will keep his many friends informed as to the good work that he is doing for the race. IOWA CITY. Ia—Charles Boll, farmerly champion Colored pugilist of Iowa, is dead in an Iowa hospital, 48 years old. As a heavyweight he fought 100 battles in this state years ago. When the fighting game slumped in Iowa he staged many bouts on rafts on the Mississippi river until age unfitted him for the game. NEW YORK—The committee of distillers of the United States, representing the entire distilling industry, announced tonight that steps were being taken to attack the constitutionality of the federal prohibition amendment and the wartime prohibition act. S. BENISH MEAT MARKET FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry, Game, Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Telephone Grand 2194 MILWAUKEE A.W.Knight & Co. Real Estate 510 Elm St. Rockford, Ill. Phone 3383 Main St. Benedict Settlement 815 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. 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The Trunk Man est Main Street cases on All Kinds of FOODS, TRUNKS SAT- AND VALISES and BAGS Repaired Badger 758 Office Phone, Douglas 3288 Res. Phone, Douglas 3132 PROCESS WITHOUT IRONS Does Not Affect It DANDRUFF REMOVED WORK A SPECIALTY CHICAGO Phone 1480 Grand hod Laundry TOWEL SERVICE MILWAUKEE, WIS. in Weekly Blade per for colored people the state WISCONSIN Racial Protective League Of America ICERS:—Pres., Perry W. Howard; Vice Pres., John Cammack; Sec'y.- Treas., Ernest T. Atwell; Director of Publicity, Roscoe Conklin Simmons; National Organizer, J. Finley Wilson; Special Representative, Henry Lincoln Johnson. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 613 F. St. N. W., Washington, D. C. After a conference here at Washington, it was decided that the best interests of the colored people throughout the country could be protected and their development along all lines encouraged by an organization headed by coloredmen of ability and experience. Following this decision a League was formed whose function would be to do everything possible through publicity, influence, appeal and otherwise to crystallize sentiment, and promote legislation and secure cooperation from all important sources in favor of the protection of the colored people in their constitutional and legal rights as citizens of the Nation, and to discourage discrimination and unfair treatment wherever reported generally or in particular sections whether spasmodic or persistent. In order to promote this program it was found necessary to appeal to every colored man and woman interested and desirous of furthering this sause as outlined to subscribe at least one annual membership in order to strengthen the representation included in this agency which is to be known as THE RACIAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE OF AMERICA Annual Membership, $2.00; Contributing Membership, $5.00; to any amount desired. Local Leagues should be established in every city, town and village throughout the country. No matter what organization you may belong to, it is a real duty to support this great movement designed to assist in the progress of the race and for the protection of its organizations, its individuals and all its varied interests, including industries, trades and un-organized occupations. With headquarters at the Nation's capital, we can take care of any reported needs of our members and represent them. Annual membership fee $2.00; contributing membership fee $5.00 up; Local Leagues may be formed by groups of ten or more getting together. Each member will pay his annual membership fee of $2.00 upon joining, fifty cents of which will be retained by the Local League and $1.50 forwarded direct to National Headquarters. A certificate will be issued to each Local League of ten or more members. Send all checks or money orders covering contributions or annual subscription memberships to ERNEST T. ATTWELL, 613 F. St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Receipt for same will be promptly sent and certificates issued for all Local Leagues. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE RACE? HAVE YOU RACIAL CONSCIENCE? Rev. and Mrs. Z. P. Smith, were dinner guests of Mrs. Martha Harris, 207½ N. Frances St., Sunday evening. Miss Phoebe Hines, is home on a vacation for three weeks, with her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hines. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jones and children are recuperating after being seriously ill for several days. We wish them an early recovery. Mrs. Zenobia Addins celebrated her birthday Sunday with a family dinner. Mrs. John Billingslea, N. Blair St., was confined to her home for several days this week, being ill. Miss Marion Horton is expecting to visit relatives in Beloit over Sunday. Rev. Chas. Hicks, returned to Camp Grant Sunday after spending a ten days' furlough with his family. Mrs. Thos. Horton, Dayton St., has been very ill for several days. Mr. Fred Hoover, after spending some time out of the city, is back again with his brother Mr. Frank Hoover, Middleton, Wis. Mr. David Thornton was called home, Atchison, Kansas, Monday to the burial of his younger sister. Little Arthur Mosley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Mosley, was quite ill this week. The program and dinner that was to be given by the Odd Fellows and Ruth has been postponed until April 9th of account of the influenza epidemic. Messrs. Chatman and Caisey are now in the Shoe Shine business at 813 University Ave. Give them a call. Mrs. H. Clinton, 715 Mound St., after an illness of several days died at the General hospital Monday evening. Funeral was conducted from the Frautschi and Sons parlors at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. The Mission workers of the Mt. Zion Baptist church met at the residence of Mrs. Martha Harris, Tuesday evening with a full attendance. Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Cheatham, af- ter residing several weeks in Madison, returned to their home at Otumway, Iowa. Mrs. Cheatham was affected with a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Alonza Harris, Chicago, surprised his father, Mr. W. R. Harris with a short visit Sunday, leaving the same afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hill, entertained at an elaborate dinner Sunday, complimentary to their brother, Corp. Wm. R. Carmichael, who recently arrived from overseas. Other guests were the immediate family and Miss Blanche Anderson. Rockford, Ill. The Home Mission of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church had a surprise on their pastor, Rev. George W. Dudley, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Madison. Rev. Dudley was at the home of Rev. T. McGee when the telephone rang, calling him back home. He had in mind that it must be a sick call, went home in a hurry. As he entered the room the question was asked. "Was Mrs. Pool worse?" At that time the crowd began to sing, "Somebody Is Knocking at the Door." The Rev. was so amazed that he stood at attention, wordless, for some time, then all came in. The evening was passed with singing and remarks. Little Eldrige Gilbert and Little Miss Arline Gaza recited excellent poems. Adjourned with glumness. Buy the Wisconsin Blade for latest news. The Pilgrim Rest Baptist church have a great rally planned for the first Sunday in April, at which time we want to help them carry out their plans. The public is cordially invited. A program will be rendered. * * * The N. A. A. C. P. will meet at the Allen chapel on next Sunday, March 30, where they are expecting a great number to be present to take part and grasp the thought of what they are trying to do and to hold up the arms of the men who are trying to make things better for the race. * * * Mr. Monroe Smith, has been very ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Pincham, 2430 N. Court street. Mrs. Ellen B. Robinson, 1815 Douglas street, is very ill and was unable to attend Sunday school of the Second Christian church, of which she is superintendent. Louis Branch was ordained as deacon of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church on last Sunday. He was one of the organizers. J. Anthony Josey, editor of The Wisconsin Weekly Blade, was present at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church on Sunday evening and made an interesting talk. Mrs. M. J. Pool is reported to be improving at this writing. Pres. S. L. Lester, Colored Men's Improvement association, worshiped at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church and made some timely remarks, urging upon his hearers to become members in the local N. A. A. C. P. Let every well wisher and friend of a good cause assist Rev. Dudley and the good people of Pilgrim Rest in their $1,000 rally on the first Sunday in April. "They are bound for the promise land." Miss Kemp, sister and sister-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp, was in Rockford from Chicago, spending Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Lester and son were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kemp, Sunday. Sergt, H. W. Bowman, who was with the Postal Attachment Hdq, Co. 92, A. E. F., was dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edmondson, Sunday. Sergt. Bowman left Monday to visit his mother at Tuskegee, Ala. Clarence Owens is in Rockford enjoying the best of health and making many warm and lasting friends. April 17 the Eastern Star club is planning one of the greatest treats of the season at their annual Easter party. Jazz band music. Unity hall. Mr. O. Hall is prominent and influential member of the Baptist persuasion. He is ever on the alert to promote the cause of the race. Roy Holt is planning to return to Cleveland, Ohio, after a stay of eight months at the home of the family. E. A. Johnson, secretary, local branch, N. A. A. C. P., member of A. M. E. church and a teacher of a young ladies' class of Sunday school. * * * Prof. E. J. Hawkins, Ft. Scott, Kansas, is secy. of M. C. A., No. 5, Camp Grant, Ill., and is rendering efficient service. * * * Corp. Jas. A. West of Co. G, 365 Inf., after being mustered out at Camp Grant, left Monday to visit his parents at Lovejoy, Ill. His overseas record was A1. At the Colored Soldiers' club, Rockford, Ill., Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the recreation room, Major Patterson gave an inspiring address. Doctor Grant, director of the club fittingly introduced the major in a few well chosen words. The major until recently was a member of the 365th Infantry. At present he is assisting in the defence of (14) Negro soldiers, who have been held at Camp Grant for many months. He spoke interestingly concerning the happy relations existing between our soldiers and the French people. Two instrumental numbers were beautifully rendered by Misses Estella Ferguson and Geraldine Gorum. After the program a pleasant social hour was spent. Sunday evening Rev. Holt, Allen chapel, delivered an inspir sermon. In a few well chosen words he introduced Lieut. Johnson, 365th Infantry, a Chicago boy. In thrilling words he pictured his experience during the storming of Metz. Many expressed the desire to hear the Lieut. again. The leading thought of his address was "The Power of Prayer." Monday evening at Allen chapel an excellent program was rendered. The paper by Sgt. Brown was very interesting; the musical numbers by Misses Estella Ferguson, Geraldine Gorum and Gladys Robinson were greatly enjoyed. One of the most pleasing numbers of the evening was the singing of Mrs. Jennie Lee, contralto. Dinner and supper were served. The entertainment was a great success and a neat sum was realized. Committee: Mesdames Docier, Ross, Diamond and Walton. The bazaar given by three of the Social clubs of the city was a great success and a nice sum was realized. CAMP GRANT CAMP GRANT. Ill., Mar. 25. — The men of the 365th Division have nearly all left for their hopes. A number of battle scarred veterans of the 350th Machine Gun battalion have arrived in camp and they will be discharged in a few days. Corporal West Dodson, brother of Mrs. H. Williams and Mrs. J. Rucca, of Washington Ave., Madison, Wis., has arrived with the 350th battalion. Corporal West Dodson is the champion rope walker and performer of Colorado, where he makes his home in the town of Pueblo, when he is not on the plains as a cowboy. He says he is anxious to get back to the cowboy life as that is tame compared to chasing Germans. Corporal Dodson has been in some of the thickest and fiercest of the fighting on the French front and came out with only a slight wound. Pvt. Conkey White of Batavia, Ill. who has served with the 350th battalion at the front just arrived and will be discharged in a few days. The 416th Reserve Labor battal- ion which has for many months performed the hardest part of the labor in the Quartermaster department is gradually being demobilized and will be out of the service within a month. This battalion is composed of men from almost every state in the Union and numbers over 1,000 men in its personnel. Some of these men are richly talented and some are highly skilled in various lines of work, but all have had the very hardest work in the camp for many months. Those who did not have an education when they entered the army have been offered very little opportunity to improve themselves and the special classes opened for white men at the Army Y. M. C. A. a's have been mostly closed to them and where not closed condition were made so unpleasant that these men were caused to abandon the class. Some good work was done for colored men at Y. M. C. A. 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Red Record day, April 1 THE PYTHIANS OF MILWAUKEE HAVE ANNUAL THANKS-GIVING SERVICES. Auditorium of the Calvary Baptist Church Filled to Its Uttmost Capacity (By A. J. Long) The pride of Milwaukee Lodge No. 1... of P. assembled its members in their cast hall and marched to the Calvary Baptist church last Sunday afternoon to render thanks to the Supreme Ruler of the universe for His manifold blessings during the past Pythian period and to renew in public some of its vows, chief among which are the virtues of friendship, charity and benevolence. After the lodge was seated in the church the Chancellor Commander gave instructions to the Master at Arms to inform the Inner Guard that the lodge was about to convene in special session and to admit friends and brethren without ceremony. The following program was rendered. The Rose of No Man's Land was beautifully played by the Weaver's Trio. A solo The Rosary by M. Milard Nolan. A Melody in F by the Weaver's Trio and a solo, Until We Meet Again by Mr. Ernest Smith completed the musical part of the program. The Master of Cermonies lead the Lord's Prayer, repeated by the members of the lodge. A welcome address was tendered the lodge in behalf of the church by Rev Russell, its pastor, who also extended a cordial and standing invitation to the lodge and its many friends. Prayer by the Prelate of the lodge. Dr. A, L. Herron, Master of Ceremonies, delivered an interesting and noteworthy address on the doings of the local lodge and the Pythians throughout the universe in general. The part they so nobly played in the recent world's conflict and the part that is yet to be played by all Pythians and other Negro organizations the world over in this the reconstruction period. Rev. Russell's sermon was in part the time honored story of the great love and friendship that existed between Damon and Pythias. How Damon, just for a mere misdemeanor was condemned to death by Dionysius, who then ruled in the Isle of Sicily. Pythias, the time tried friend of Damon, beought the tyrant to grant him a respite that he might bid farewell to those he loved. The denial of his request was followed by the most striking example of pure friendship that has ever illumined the pages of history. Pythias, who well knew the honor of his friend, offered himself as a pledge for Damon's return, agreeing to pay the penalty of his own life should Damon prove false. Dionysius accepted the proffered hostage and placed Pythias in darkness and in chains, while his friend of years hastened to the home where loved ones dwelt. Syracuse was leagues away from his home, yet he braved the difficulties and delays incidental to the then crude mode of travel, returned to keep his word of honor, save his friend from the death that was intended for himself and exemplify the greatest thing in the world, love and true friendship. Rev. Russell compared this story very favorably with chapters in the book of Samuel of how David and Jonathan proved their love and friendship for each other at a most critical time. He then quoted from the 15th chapter of St. John 13th verse in which he said—"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. The Reverend said it conclusion the Lord did not onl- down His life for His friends for for those who were friendly toward Him, but for the entire world and He died that all may live that believe on Hm. He will stick closer than a friend, yes even closer than a brother. COLORED AMERICANS CALLED TO COLORS EXCEL ALL THE OTHERS IN PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (New York Age.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 10.—Among the features incorporated in the second report of Provost Marshal General Crowder is the significant fact that colored registrants made a higher average for physical fitness than white registrants accepted for full military service. On this subject General Crowder says: "Now . . . . . . Table 53 shows that for every one hundred men examined physically, the ratio of colored men found qualified for general military service was substantially higher than the ratio for white men by just five per cent, viz. 74.60 per cent as against 69.71 per cent." Commenting on "The Negro in Relation to the Draft," General Crowder says: "The part that has been played by the Negro in the great world drama upon which the curtain is now about to fall, is but another proof of the complete unity of the various elements that go to make up this great nation. "Passing through the sad and rigorous experience of slavery; ushered into a sphere of civil and political activity where he has had to match his endeavors with those of his former masters still embittered by defeat; gradually working his way toward the achievement of success that would enable both him and the world to justify his new life of freedom; surrounded for over half a century of his new life by the specter of that slavdom through which he had for centuries past laboriously toiled; met continually by the prejudices born of tradition . . . some doubt was felt and expressed by the best friends of the Negro, when the call came for a draft upon the man power of the nation, whether he would possess sufficient stamina to measure up to the full duty of citizenship, and would give to the Stars and Stripes, that had guaranteed for him the same liberty now sought for all nations and all races, the response that was its due. "How groundless such fears, how ill considered such doubts, may be seen from the statistical record of the draft with relation to the Negro. His race furnished its quota, and uncomplainably; yes, cheerfully. History, indeed, will be unable to record the fullness of his spirit in the war, for the reason that opportunities for enlistments were not opened to him to the same extent as to the whites. But enough can be gathered from the records to show that he was filled with the same feeling of patriotism, the same martial spirit, that fired his white fellow citizen in the cause for world freedom. As a general rule he was fair in his dealings with draft officials. . . That men of the colored race were as ready to serve as their white neighbors is amply proved by the reports from the local boards." RAISE RATES TO MEET DEFICITS Modern Woodmen Assessments Increased 50 Per Cent by Head Camp CHICAGO—Modern Woodmen of America today increased their insurance rates 50 per cent in order to meet the death losses resulting from influenza which caused a reduction in the beneficiary fund from $12,000,000 to $700,000. A million members are affected. Since last October, it is claimed that deaths have averaged $2,000,000 a month more than receipts. New members will also have to pay an increased rate. Two tables of rates were adopted, one for new members and the other for old members. The table for present members increases the rates 50 per cent begin- THE PEOPLE'S SA SH Approved by 472 Six PREPARATIONS FOR Facial Massage and Hair St to Ladies Chas. W. Johnstone Wenedia Johnson Trane, Pr WE WEL Milwau PAID ADVERTISEMENT—Author Otjen St. for which Re-B GEOR PA Judge of D Milwauke Fearless! Born in Milwaukee A Firm Believe Justice. 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Born in Milwaukee 46 Years Old Eastern Star Club Will Sponsor Their Annual Easter Party-Thursday Evening, JAZZ MUSIC DANCING FROM 8-12 O'CLOCK Ladies, single, 35c Gents, single, 50c Couple, 75c B. BAXTER, I ITTLE CE TO EAT A St. THE PLACE TO EAT AND SLEEP 318 S. Wyman St. Rockford, Ill. --- --- Barber Shop ning with 75 cents per $1,000 of insurance at ages 17 to 18, and increasing by 5 per cent steps until $1.50 is reached at the age of 38, above which the rate is stationary. FOREST HILL HEND George Nelson was named superintendent of Forest Hill cemetery last night by a meeting of the commissioners. The resignation of George Rentschler was accepted with regret. Mr. Rentschler has been su. perintendent for 13 years but has resigned to enter the nursery business with his brother, Frederick Rentschler, whose nursery is adjacent to the cemetery. George Rentschler and wife are now in Pasadena, Calif., where they will remain until May. QUORUM; ADJOURNS A quorum was lacking last night at the meeting of the common council called by order of President Alfred in absence of Mayor Sayle. The body adjourned immediately. The meeting was called to nominate an opponent, presumably W. N. Nichols, in the place of H. L. Farr, withdrawn, to oppose Ruthwin T. Eliver in the sixth ward. WATERLOO, III. (Special.) — Taking of testimony was begun here today before Judge J. Judge Gilham in the trial of Lroy N. Bundy, a Colored Dentist of East St. Louis, accused of murder and rioting in East St. Louis July 2, 1917. The state has twenty witnesses and the defense will call fifty-six. ANITARY BARBER SHOP State Inspector North Street FOR ALL SKIN DISEASES Traightening a Specialty Given and Gents Ops. Eugene Lewis W. H. Hill, Mgr. COME ALL Elect RAGE E. GE District Court Free County Fair! Just! 46 Years Old er in Truth and Why Change Sponsor Their Annual Thursday Evening, Unity Hall ford, Ill. 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