Wisconsin Weekly Blade

The Wisconsin Weekly Blade State historical Library State St. VOLUME III. Tabloid Of N Tabloid Of News TABLOIDS OF NEWS. TABLOIDS OF NEWS TOPEKA, Kas.—The Kansas Legis lature has, by a large vote, defeated the proposed act to separate the races in the public schools of the state. This legislation was bitterly opposed by the colored people PENSACOLA, Fla. Bud John PENSACOLA, Fla.—Bud Johnson was taken from county officers near Castleberry early today and burned to death by a mob. J. Johnson was accused of attacking a white woman and the usual tale that "the Negro confessed" was handed out by the white press associations and papers. CHICAGO, Ill.—George Dewey Lopscomb, a Negro student of Northwestern university, has been chosen to represent the college in the Northern Oratorical league contest to be held May 2, at Northwestern. He will have competitors from the universities of Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, and Oberlin college. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—A statewide organization has been formed, with headquarters in Philadelphia, to demand of the present legislature a Civil Rights bill. The effort is being backed with large sums of money for expenses. RICHMOND, Va.—The Strand theater in Broad street, has been sold to colored people. It is the only property on the main thoroughfare of the principal shopping district not owned by whites. The purchasers are John Mitchell, editor and owner of the Planet, and several other well-to-do colored men. HARTFORD, Conn.—A large delegation of colored people visited the legislature this week in an effort to have "Equal Right Legislation" passed. George W. Crawford and J. P. Parker of New Haven, were spokesmen. VALDOSTA, Ga.—Joe Walker, a Negro, charged with having shot a watchman at Greenville, Fla., was seized by a mob and shot to death while being taken to Madison, Fla., for safekeeping. NEW YORK—Norman E. Mack of Buffalo, N. Y., member of the Democratic National Committee and chairman of the committee in the last Bryan campaign, says from present indications President Wilson will be renominated by the Democrats in 1920. AUSTIN, Tex.—A large committee representing the colored people of this city appeared before the mayor and protested against the showing of the "Birth of a Nation." As a result the play has been barred from Austin. TAMPA, Fla.—The Central Florida Conference, presided over by Bishop John Hurst, D. D., of Baltimore, Md., has just closed one of HON. W. S. WILLIAMS, BELOIT, WIS., TO BE CONGRATULATED In a three cornered fight for Aldermal powers on April 1st he polled 110 votes out of 391. Not only did he have to fight opposition Wisconsin Bariton Wisconsin's Greatest Baritone Singer [Name] Eastern Star Club Will Easter Party—T April 17, 1919 Rockfo JAZZ MUSIC - - DAN Ladies, single, 35c Gent COMM 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 Mayme Hodges Jessie Powell Belle Garrett Of News the most successful sessions ever held in the history of the organization, and Revs. S. A. Williams, R. D. McLin, M. D. Potter, A. Jackson and I. H. Dixon were elected relegates to the general conference in St. Louis, May 1920. ST. LOUIS—The new Pine street branch Y. M. C. A. has just been dedicated with a three days' celebration beginning Sunday. CAMP SHERMAN, Chillicothe, O.—Recruiting for the new army which will be maintained by the government, will begin at Camp Sherman at once. Gen. Glenn received orders, Sunday, and notices have been posted in the camp. For the time being no colored men will be accepted for enlistment. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Due to the fact that the retiring Congress has failed to make appropriation for the necessary activities of the Department of Labor, Mr. George Edmund Haynes, director of Negro Economics, may lose his position. ATLANTA, Ga.—Jim Conley, who was implicated with Leo Frank in the Phagan girl's death, has just been sentenced to a term of 20 years in prison on a charge of burglary. COLUHBIA, S. C.—The Legislature has just voted $100,000 for a monument to the colored soldiers of the state. A like amount was appropriated for a monument to her white sons. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Harper Leech, a special correspondent of The Memphis (Tenn.) Press in an extensive article in that paper declares that the matter of the "Color Line" may imperil the League of Nations. He declares that Australia, Pacific coast, South Africa and the southern United States are vitally affected by the proposed eradication of racial distinctions. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Gov. Roberts has commuted the sentence of Arthur Renfro, accused of the criminal assault of a 4-year-old white child at the town of Riceville, to life imprisonment. In commenting on the case the governor said: "I do not believe that this boy received proper legal attention." SPRINGFIELD, O.—Ralph W. Tyler, auditor for the navy under the Taft administration, was refused service at the lunch room of the railroad station here. He has begun an action under the civil rights law. ST. PAUL, Minn.—The lower house of the Legislature has just passed, by a vote of 72 to 49, a bill creating an additional battalion of infantry, Minnesota National Guard, to be composed of colored men. The bill now goes to the senate and if passed there will be designed by the governor. from the race, but as usual our would be race leaders left no stone unturned to defeat him, and yet with all this to overcome the vote stood: Rosseo, 154; Oneal, 127; Williams, 110 with 17 votes spoiled. I's Greatest e Singer Now Booking Engagements for month of May FOR CLUBS — CHURCHES and SOCIETIES Write him for terms. He is now booked to appear in Marston, Fix Lake, Ripon, Janesville, and Watertown. He pleases any audience. Address— ELI RICE 72 Grand Ave. Oshkosh, Wis. Sponsor Their Annual Thursday Evening, Unity Hall ford, Ill. CING FROM 8-12 O'CLOCK s, single, 50c Couple, 75c MITTEE MADISON, WIS., SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1919 The Negro Officer The following is a copy of an open letter sent to Washington D. C. The writer of this article has given both in peace and in war through out thirty years as a commissioned officer of the United States Army in this country, in the Philippines, in the West Indies and in Africa, the very best that was in him. He loves the country, its flag, its institutions and its people both white and black, both in the North and in the South. He moreover has confidence and faith in the justice, fair play and sportsmanship of the American people; and believes that they love too much the square deal to withhold any honors due the Negro American for his elevation to the flag and for his prowess in war. He further believes that the American people will tolerate no attempt or propaganda having in view making a lower caste of an officer or man of the Negro race that has offered himself for the honor of the country in this war. The strength of the American Constitution and the worthiness of this government will endure will be determined by the treatment of the American Negro, whether an unvarnished square deal as a full-fledged citizen is given him or whether an attempt is made to reduce him to a lower caste. President Durkee (white) of Howard University at Washington in an address on Race building and leadership recently said: "At let us make no mistake in this late date of history. Every race that fulfills its destiny by its own leaders who can see. Such is the word of history. Who disputes it? "I affirm that any system of schools saying to students of any race, "Thus far shall thou go and no further", is flinging a lie in the face of God. "I affirm that only as every system of schools and every leader of the colored race shall follow this age-old wisdom of man and this ordination of God, shall they be true to the race they lead, the generation they mould, and the God they serve." Recently on the editorial page of the "International Military Digest55 (published at West Point, N. Y.), was an article entitled "The Negro Officer", which has been deemed by many officers both white and black to have been unfair when it is stated that the leadership of Negro troops by Negro officers was a failure and that there was nothing to warrant the statement that Negro troops led by Negro officers could stand against white troops led by white officers. The object of this reply is not to be controversial, but simply to state a few facts that the editor has forgotten, some of which perhaps have not come to his knowledge. It is sure that a journal of the high tune of this one would not be guilty of joining any propaganda against colored officers as such, or against the leadership of the Negro soldier by officers of his own race. This leadership must be acknowledged and encouraged or American institutions fail. The ability and willingness of the government and its people to fit the Negro into the body politic with all the rights, privileges, and immunities of a full fledged American will be the test before the world which knows and sees the relatives and acts of the individuals and states of the United States. Human equity and a respect for law and truth must be sacred with us, the spirit of America is the square deal and fair play, and that a man has a right to be judged by a jury of his peers. Before that judgment can be rendered, both sides of the question must be heard, all the factors entering the case must be considered and the result be rendered by an impartial jury. This granted as an American principle, the Negro people of the United States demand to know whether the sweeping generalization of lack of leadership and the capacity of the Negro officer was derived by a consultation of the War Department, the press, both white and Negro and the reports of IMPARTIAL officers. The black officer feels that there was a prejudgment against him at the outset and that nearly every move that has been made was for the purpose of bolstering up this prejudgment and discrediting him in the eyes of the world and the men whom he was to lead and will lead in the future. Considering the contention in that article as to the mulatto's efficiency the colored people of the United States are asking: "What is a Negro?" According to the editorial any man that evinces the leadership and capacity as an officer be he near white, yellow, brown or block as the ace of spades, is a mulatto. That being the case and considering that nineteenths of the Negro Americans are of mixed blood, the remaining portion of these people are negligible, and the Negro problem is solved as pertaining only to the one-tenth. Remembering the multitude of the Croix de Guerre and citations on the breasts of the returning Negro officers (for the Negro people for the purpose of achievement claim mulattoes in their own racial group) and the Distinguished Service Crosses to boot, the Negro officer is smiling, not discouraged with himself and is still carrying on for the flag, the country where he was born and where the bones of his fathers are buried, and for the uplife and leadership of his people for a more glorious Americanism. History tells us that on the continent of America that Toussaint Louverture, with a leadership that no man ever surpassed and who routed the best troops of Napolean Bonaparte, was a pure Negro and a slave until after fifty years old. Major Martin R. Delaney was a pure Negro, "Fagan" and others that can be mentioned were pure Negroes. Ex-parte judgments will not go in the future history, for the black man will not only act his history but he will write it, and be it said that he knows history methods, and that with him they are not those which come from the heat of prejudice and a direct and concerted attempt to discredit any group of American people. Unpatriotic and unwarranted statement do no good and lull the country to sleep, and throw it off its guard while the effects of these statements are causing just ranking in the brusts of the Negro people who have had a New Vision. The Negro officers know the psychology of their own race and also of the white race; but it is to be feared the latter will never know the mind and motive forces of the Negro if, he imagines that this group has not had a new birth in America, whose language it speaks, whose thought it thinks for its own betterment, and whose ideals, both social, political, and economic it emulates. (A Defense) The following is a copy of an open letter. The writer of this article has given both out thirty years as a commissioned officer in this country, in the Philippines, in the Wvery best that was in him. He loves the country, its flag, its institute and black, both in the North and in the Sidence and faith in the justice, fair play and ian people; and believes that they love to withhold any honors due the Negro American flag and for his prowess in war. He furious people will tolerate no attempt or proing a lower caste of an officer or man of the himself for the honor of the country in this. The strength of the American Constitution government to endure will be determined by ian Negro, whether an unwarmed square is given him or whether an attempt is made. President Durkee (white) of Howard Un address on Race building and leadership no mistake in this late date of history. Etiny by its own leaders who can see. Such disputes it? "I affirm that any system of schools say "Thus far shalt thou go and no further", in God. "I affirm that only as every system of se colored race shall follow this age-old wisdom of God, shall they be true to the race thou mould, and the God they serve." Recently on the editorial page of the "In (published at West Point, N. Y.), was an Officer", which has been deemed by many to have been unfair when it is stated that thou by Negro officers was a failure and that thou the statement that Negro troops led by Negro white troops led by white officers. The object of this reply is not to be cont a few facts that the editor has forgotten, not come to his knowledge. It is sure that a journal of the high tune of joining any propaganda against colored the leadership of the Negro soldier by officer. This leadership must be acknowledged in institutions fail. The ability and willingness of the govem the Negro into the body politic with all the munities of a full fledged American will which knows and sees the relations and acts of the United States. Human equity and a respect for law and us, the spirit of America is the square deal has a right to be judged by a jury of his can be rendered, both sides of the question entering the case must be considered and impartial jury. This granted as an American principle, the States demand to know whether the sweep leadership and the capacity of the Negro o cultation of the War Department, the pres the reports of IMPARTIAL officers. The black officer feels that there was an outset and that nearly every move that purpose of bolstering up this prejudgment eyes of the world and the men whom he is the future. Considering the contention in that article the colored people of the United States are According to the editorial any man that capacity as an officer be he near white, yell of spades, is a mulatto. That being the centents of the Negro Americans are of mixes of these people are negligible, and the Neg taining only to the one-tenth. Remembering the multitude of the Croi the breasts of the returning Negro officer the purpose of achievement claim maluttoe and the Distinguished Service Crosses to be ing, not discouraged with himself and is the country where he was born and where buried, and for the uplife and leadership of oious Americanism. History tells us that on the continent of verte, who with a leadership that no routed the best troops of Napoleon Bonap a slave until after fifty years old. Major Martin R. Delaney was a pure Negen can be mentioned were pure Negroes. Ex-patriotic judgments will not go in the man will not only act his history but he will he knows history methods, and that with a come from the heat of prejudice and a discredit any group of American people. Unpatriotic and unwarranted statement try to sleep, and throw it off its guard wents are causing just ranking in the broth have had a New Vision. The Negro officers know the psychology the white race; but it is to be feared the lai and motive forces of the Negro if, he ima haad a new birth in America, whose language it thinks for its own betterment, and whose and economic it emulates. Mr. Sam Aslup was highly entertained at the home of Mrs. Anna H. Hill, 405 Grant St., Friday evening; Whist, music and refreshments were the feteures of the evening. Mrs. J. W. Smith returned from Chicago Monday evening. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Scott. She was so impressed with the hospitality shown her that she regretted that she planned such a short stay. An eight pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Fond du Lac, last week. Mr. Howard is employed at janitor at the C. & N. W. R. R. station in this city. Mr. Warden Leach visited our city this week. When you subscribe for The Blade you are helping a paper that is striving to help you secure the rights that you are entitled to. Mr. Lawrence Shadd is holding a responsible position with one of the leading manufacturers in this city. Now that spring is here we hope to be planned with many visits by Mr. and Mrs. Hart of Neenah. Mr. Hart's stewardship at the Neenah club has kept him closely confined during the winter months. Sergt. B. J. Mitchell, recently discharged from the 365th Inf., spent three days of last week in this city, where he has a host of friends. He CHARLES YOUNG, Colonel, U. S. A. Ret. was guest of his brother Herbert Mitchell and a welcome caller at the house of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith. Mrs. Florence Wright and children will leave Fond du Lac soon to join her husband in Chicago. Mrs. C. Arthur Scott of Chicago and children will visit in our city in the near future. They will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ummuth, March 30, and left a 10 pound boy. Mrs. Mary Moon has moved into her newly repaired home and entertained a few of her many friends at dinner last Sunday. Mrs. Ida Ray entertained a large number of friends Wednesday evening, April 4, in honor of her sister, Miss Emma Lonas, who is to become the bride of Mr. Will Johnson this week. A delightful supper was served and the house was beautifully decorated with American flags and fresh cut flowers. Mrs. Sylvia Thomas went to Appleton last Sunday to visit Mrs. Elmore Ryan, who is confined to her home on account of rheumatism and heart trouble. Mrs. Anna Hill and Mr. Wallie Mathews were among the out of town guests who attended the reception given in honor of Miss Lonas. The Oshkosh Odd Fellows are planning to give a ball for the benefit of the lodge, April 24, in their large and comfortably hall on Main street. Washington, D. C. "In sweet music is such are Killing care and grief of heart." —King Henry VIII. Care and grief were certainly killed at the War Camp Community Service Club No. 8, when the chorus of thirty-six voices from the Miner Normal School sang the one-part song, "The Rose Song" and the two-part song, "After the Rain." The chorus rendered with telling effect "The Belgian National Hymn." Mr. Elwood Williams played a clarinet solo, with the same enthusiasm as is accredited him as the bandmaster off the 371st Infantry. The large audience was deeply moved by the singing of the hymn, "I Need Thee Every Hour," the stanzas of which were rendered in an effective manner by Miss Isabella Hall, the audience singing the chorus. Mr. George E. Cohron, representing the Reconstruction Bureau of the Y. M. C. A., gave a baritone solo, Mrs. Cohron acting as his accompanist. Mr. Arnold Taylor sang "Home, Sweet Home," while the audience sustained the chorus. The singing of the audience was spirited, and was a feature of the evening. The singing was directed by Miss Josephine E. Wormely. Mr. Alonzo P. Smalls was at the piano. Dean Kelly Miller, the foremost writer of the race, was the principal speaker at the War Camp Community Service Club, No. 3, on Saturday night last. He electrified his audience and urged them on to deeds of volar no less necessary in peace than in war. He spoke of the importance of organization among Negroes. His address was well received. Other persons making short addresses were Capt. C. C. Kelly, Capt. S. F. Sewall, who set forth the plans and purposes of the Grand Army of Americans, an organizations composed of men who took part in the great war, and the Rev. A. C. Garner, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church. The activities at the club include a class for the training of leaders in War Camp Community Service work. Fifty-one persons have enrolled. The Division of Girls' Work under the direction of Mrs. Julia Mason Layton is an added feature, and is rendering efficient service in looking after the needs of those persons connected in any way with the war, and reconstruction activities. AN ATLANTA, GA. BOY MADE GOOD Prominent Citizen, Faithful Churchman and Influential Lodge Man ```markdown ``` Citizen to the Monor Born, N. A. A. C. P. Bookford, Ill. A. C. P. Rockford, III. 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. President is a live wire and always shows progress. He so rallied, the good people of Rockford in the race advancement, to the end that at the last meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. local branch secured its charter, sending in $57. We congratulate this prince of good fellows for this substantial work. From time to time The Blade will keep his many friends informed as to the good work that he is doing for the race. LET'S ALL GO TO RUSSIA No Color Prejudice in Russia NEW YORK, April 1.—In an interview given the New York Post, white, a titled Russian woman declared that the belief that color prejudice is necessary is a myth and senseless. She said, "There is no color prejudice in Russia. Our country's greatest poet, Alexander Pushkin, was a Negro, and the story of his life is taught to all our school children, who love him for his great work. The people of America must eliminate this base conception if they would be true to the ideals they so steadfastly preach." Miss Veronica Bradford, who has been spending her Easter vacation at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jerry V. McKee, Kendall avenue, has returned to Chicago where she is in training at the Mercy hospital. PRICE FIVE CENTS. NO.39. A number of citizens, Mrs. F. S. Tanner, president, and Mrs. Erma Amos, secretary, formed a school league which will discuss the question of influence surrounding their children in the public schools. The league is the outgrowth of revelations in a recent trial before the Board of Education of a school teacher. The Barry Farm Citizens' Association plans to hold a three-day country fair the latter part of August, when prizes will be awarded for home grown products. The first District of Columbia Fire company composed exclusively of colored members went on duty last week at the No. 4 engine house, on Virginia avenue near Sixth St. southwest. The personnel of the company comprises the entire membership of colored employees formerly on duty with various companies. C. E. Gibson is made acting captain of the new company. Here's what Marse Henry Watterson thinks of President Wilson: "When the great Jehovah interjected such a sinister spirit into our affairs it must have been to punish us for our manifold deliquencies as a nation and a people." One of the substantial business men of Rockford, Ill., is Tom Watson. He is an old respected citizen and enjoys the confidence of its best citizens. He is uniring in his efforts to see that our soldier boys are given the best of treatment and made to feel at home. He is at 218 S. Wyman street. DR. R. S. GRANT SPEAKS BEFORE MISSIONARY SOCIETY On Friday afternoon Dr. R. S. Grant addressed the Missionary society (white) of 2nd Congregational church, Rockford, Ill., upon the subject "The Negro Soldier and His Life at Camp Grant." His remarks were forcible and pointed and made a lasting impression. His hearers were touched and moved to do more for the educational work among our people. The good doctor was invited to return at some future date and speak along the same line. John Hilgers, North Hancock street, and John C. Bled, West Mifflin street, attended the funeral of Henry Schulkamp, which was held yesterday at the Gesu church in Milwaukee. "Camp Upton, N. Y., Mar. 6, 1919 Members of Vampire Platoon of Company "E," I Salute You: We have fought and worked and suffered together for eighteen months. As the time for parting draws near, I wish to bestow upon you the greetings of farewell and God speed that you richly deserve and which words will so inadequately express. As our minds turn back on reminiscences of the past, I live over with you the recruit days of "squads right" and "squads left" at Grant. I see you as you go forth to learn the art of using your rifle, I am elated with you at the success your untiring efforts achieved. I felt the same joy you felt when you made your first "Bull's eye." I looked with pride on your soldierly bearing and conduct as we were about to embark for over seas. I knew the terrible sorrow that wrung you and I realized the awful responsibility on me in being entrusted with the direction of your lives and conduct. But I was resolved that each and every one of you should have the advantage of my best efforts and plans to guide and direct you, and that the old "Vampire Platoon" would come out peerless among all its fellows. Your subsequent conduct in the training area behind the lines and in the firing line in the Vosges and Argonne where you received your first baptism of fire, justified my belief in you. But it was on the many death dar- ing patrols and raids in the almost impregnable Metz sector and in the shell swept Bois de Frehaut where your valiant and heroic work proved to the world that you were the bravest and the most conscientious soldiers the world has ever seen. It was here on that memorable morning of Nov. 19th, 1918 that you were called upon 1. perform the most dangerous missions of the days fighting, Namely: 1st, to escort our M. G.'s through a veritable hell of gas and shrapnel to the front lines. This mission was successfully accomplished without the loss of a single Vampire which was due solely to your absolute disregard of fear and unquestionable obedience of orders. After returning to your position drenched with gas and sorely fatigued you were again called upon to return to the front line and repulse a courter-attack that threaten- MR. THOMAS WATSON A WISCONSIN SENATE WOULD ENFORCE 14th AMENDMENT; JENNINGS OF MILWAUKEE OPPOSES. The Burke resolution, memorializing Congress to reduce representation of those states which deny the franchise as defied in the 14th Amendment, was adopted by the senate by an almost unanimous vote Senator Jennings of Milwaukee alone voting against it. "It is an open and notorious fact, that conditions do exist in some states amounting to the denial of the right of suffrage and that this denial has been practiced for several years," said Senator Burke. "These states count the total vote to establish the basis of representation in congress but in the actual election few votes are polled. In some states 4,000 votes elect a congressman, while here 20,000 are required. The same condition due to the basis of representation effects republican national conventions. One part of the country nominates the president and the other elects. I do not think we ought to impose black government on the south, but we ought to recognize conditions and rate the representation accordingly." "I am gratified that the senator has taken this side of those conditions," said Senator Roethe. "The disfranchisement of the colored race is the worst crime the democratic party has ever been charged with. I am glad that no such crime can be charged against the republican party, which so largely predominates this legislature. The grand old republican party I believe next year will sweep the country from coast to coast and put in a republican president to succeed Woodrow Wilson. "I thought this was a republican proposition, but I did not expect it to provoke such a political speech." Senator Jennings said. On a viva vce vote Jennings responded "No" and Lieut. Gov. Dithmar announced the resolution adopted. PILGRIM REST CHURCH RAISES NEARLY $1000. ROCKFORD, Ill.—Sunday was observed as a rally day for the Pilgrim Rest (colored) Baptist church for the purpose of raising $1,000 for the building of a new church home. A large attendance marked the services held during the day and $606.65 was raised for the new church, which is considered most gratifying. Rev. G. A. Sheets, pastor of the First Baptist church spoke Sunday afternoon and W. H. Eaton of State Street Baptist church also made encouraging remarks. Rev. George W. Dudley, the pastor, is endeavoring to raise the balance of the amount needed this week. Camp Grant, Ill., April 1st, 1919. The boys of the 416th Labor Battalion are anxiously waiting for their discharges. Home looks sweeter and civil life looks better each day to the boys who have been under the rack and strain of military discipline for many months. Mrs. Geo. Washington, wife of Rev. George Washington, religious secretary of Y. M. C. A. No. 5 favored the "Y" with a short talk Saturday evening. Rev. Washington has received a call to go to France in Y. M. C. A. work over there and may sail some time in the early spring. The Ethiopian League of the World is making its record drive for members this week. The officers recently installed are working enthusiastically for the principles and purposes to which this organization is committed. The officers recently installed in the International Board of the League are as follows: President — Rev. Chas. M. Hicks, Madison, Wis. Vice-President — Emanuel Briggs, Meadville, Miss. Meadville, M135. Secretary — S. M. Morgan, Birmingham, Ala. Nurse — Mrs. Chas. M. Hicks, Madison, Wis. Educational Director — Le Roy Thompson, Chicago, Ill. Legal Director — Chas. M. Hicks, Madigan Wis. Social Director — Louis Johnson, 3419 Prairie Ave., Chicago, Ill. Religious Director — Cecil Monroe Washington, Jamestown, Ohio. roe Washington, Jamestown, Ohio. Rev. Chas. M. Hicks of this city is delivering lectures to soldiers about to be discharged. He gave a lecture at Y. M. C. A. No. 8, Tuesday evening, to a large and appreciative audience. ed Co. "H" from the outposts in the northern edge of the Bois de Fre haunt and to hold the line at any cost. During this operation many of you were seriously gassed and I myself was touched up by mustard, but you did not falter and although we were three times driven backward responded to my commands with a spirit that can never be equalled in any war and we succeeded in retaking our ground and finally in holding it until the Armistice was signed. Several of you were cited on my recommendation by the Commanding General and your work that day was a credit to your Division, our country and your race. As you leave here carry with you that pride you have always had in the Vampire platoon, step forth in civil life with a full 30 inch step, head erect with the knowledge that you can look the world in the face and know that you have stood the test and more than your own. Live up to those principles of democracy for which you fought so nobly. Protect and respect the sanctity of your own families as you did the suffering families of France. Write to me often and tell me your troubles. Vampire, I salute you. FRANK DRYER. Entered at the postoftice at Madison, Wis., as second-class matter. = eae ——~T_ ANTHONY JOSEY 1 poqj 2 #0, H. DE REEE J Eiters. ———~" SUBSCRIPTIONS: q one year, in advance....--—-c---------$1,0 Six months, in advance. ~-~.-----------$1.00 Three months, in advance.....--.------ 50 ———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 ex- press money order or registered letter at our Wek, otherwise at risk of sender. Gm. W. McEWEN, Traveling Representative —IEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION ee ee THEY ASK NO FAVORS BECAUSE | THEY ARE NEGROES, BUT ONLY FOR JUSTICE, BECAUSE THEY ARE MEN.— | Foraker. | LEADERSHIP Who is the best fitted for the task— To lead this rase of mine?. I ask: Not he who bent on selfish gain, Condones its faults and foibles vain, But he who strives incessantly, To make cach man his error see— Who can prescribe the proper pill To cure him of each chronic ill. ‘Tis he whose vision ranges far, Who treads the earth yet views the star That guides the destiny of men Beyond the pale of mortal ken, ‘Tis he who though his power be great, Can bend to men of humbler state; Who knows the wort hand feels the good That springs from common brotherhood. No matter where he falls or dies Let’s rear a shaft unto the skies And carve this tribute on its face: “He loved and nobly served his race.” For many men, their worth declare Who have no worth at all: Beware. And many court the Goddess, Fame, But very few, deserve a name. —f, Harnett Riley, in Pittsburgh Couriet BLADELETS “Be in earnest!” Accept without protest nothing less than a man’s chance. It is courageous to espouse a cause when its supporters are few. You cannot expect others to fight your battles if you lurk in the background. No American of African descent can once breathe the free air of France and return a quiescent subject of American discriminations. Making the world “safe for democracy” is a delusion and a snare until America is made a safe and decent place for her native sons. Nearly six months have elapsed since the signing of the armistice and we are no nearer a ‘erlaration of peace than that utopian League of Nations, It’s wetting on our nerves, Our experience with white people is such as to warrant the assertion that many of them, if left entirely to their own impulses, would feel no antipathy to their colored brothers. They simply lack moral courage to act for them- selves. In St. Louis a colored grit] married a wealthy Chinaman; in Frico a white girl committed sui- cide with here Japanese lover; in Wheeling, W. Va.. a white girl went to prison rather than give up her black fiance. Who ean control the hu- man heart-throbs ? The legislature of West Virginia has debarred the Birth of a Nation from showing in that bor- der state, In Austin, ‘Texas, the mayor re- fused a permit for its appearance on the eround that it is a menace to the peace of the commun- ity. In Milwaukee, which is in the state of Wisconsin, it showed for several weeks with the sanction of the mayor and a board of censors, . Through the public press we have been in- formed that an autopsy on the brain of the late George Rell, the slain giant, discloses that he had less brain than the average man, We are moved to ask by whose authority was this as- certained? Was it necessary to determine the Cause of death? Is it always done in the case of the victims of homocides? It strikes us that in thus mutilating the body that had not yet be- come the state's, somebody overstepped his au- thority THE ONSLOW LYNCHING , how lynching is greatly to be regret- ted. It is keenly disappointing that the white People of the South cannot allow the law to take its course in dealing with all criminals, white and black. Any grade of fair intelligence would understand it would seem, that the lynching of Negroes is merely piling up trouble for both races later on ‘That so many white people re- fuse to grasp this fact is discouraging in the extreme to those who would like to see peaceful Telations between the races. There ix no adequate remedy except con- tinued education of the people to the end that they will learn to place ashigher value on hu- man life and will not lightly take chat which they cannot replace. Negroes will, of course, sumer that the thing to do is to capture the lynchers and adequately punish them. Theo- ues that is the thing to do. But observant Negroes know how hard it is to do that. They know that there is criticism of the delay and un- certainty of the courts when all the circum- stances are against the defendant as in the case of a Negro charged with rape. If the courts are slow in getting results when the advantage is with them, how can they be expected to be more efficacious when they operate in the face of a powefrul if mistaken popular feeling? Courts are no stronger than public sentiment, and while Prosecuting officers ought always to do all in their power to identify and punish lynchers, until public sentiment in hostility to lynching gets much stronger than it is now, we all know, as much as we regret it, that those prosecuting officers are not going to be, as a rule, successful. Lawlessness among both races can only be abated by the long and laborious ‘work of cre- ating a wholesome respect for the law. To this end all the machinery of justice and all the edu- cational and uplifting influences available ought to be availed of. Mezuwhile law-abiding men of both races will deptore the fact that a Negro killed a white man bringing on the trouble in Onslow and that white men of the county who ought to have had more self-restraint. permitted themselves to commit a second murder in the mistaken belief tha tit was justified by the first —(Raleigh, N. C.) News and Observer. RACE TRADUCERS ‘Those of us who have faith in ourselves must keep before our growing sons and daughters every spark of inspiration, encouragement, and hope We can summon, Only by keeping clear in vur minds the rough grades over which we have climbed can we appreciate the little progress we have made.—Pittsburg Courier. ° UNDER WHICH FLAG ar ys Seen os First Licut. 366th Infy., A. E, I’ Clinton, Ta. 4 Grand old France, with traditions so dear to me, The land of Freedom and Democ racy. . Your attitude toward the dark-skin- ned man Will ne'er be forgotten by the Afro-American. Although you fought the Hun with disdain Your fight and our fight was not the same. Amid the turmoil, choking gas ant shrapnel shell, We have attacked the Hun ani gave him H—-—. What cared we, “Colored Ameri- cans,’ death to face, To make for our loved ones a safe living place, As brothers in arnis we crossed the briny deep To Wrance we went, “Death” if need be to meet. Now, fighting the Hun "rom across the Rhine I readily assure you, is right in our line, His. positions and plans to us being known Revealed by our scouts throughout our zone. But having performed our duty, without tremor or fear And being relieved we are march- to the rear. It is shocking, after being billetod, we find ‘That the Hun has made an attack from behind. This attack is not with gas or shell But with the weapons of Satan, as used in H—— In villages and hamlets, he laid nis plans, Quite carefully, as only his type can. Now, to prove that Right will con- quer Might We fought this Hun with keen de- light And from villages and hamlets where he laid his plans We routed him; using as weapons GoOD's TEN COMMANDS. For months we resided upon your soil And under your observations, 4i1 faithfully toil We love you France, and hope t> some day Return, and more fully your kind- ness repay. And while recrossing the briny deep, Prayed we for France, her noble traditions to keep, And not for the sake of financial gain Would permit others, her grand ideals to stain, * For the same of Humanity dear old France, Do not fail to grasp the chance Of reminding oppressors of the dark skinned man That their dead lie buried in No Man's Land. The only definition of Democracy we find, Is Freedom and Liberty for ail mankind Regardless of race, color or previous servitude, France weleomes The MAN with Se eae IDLE WILD NOTES J. S. Bunkett of Indianapolis, one of the few Negro brokers and in- vestment representatives, waa a wel- come visitor at the Idlewild Sunday. J. Walter Hodge, the successful real estate dealer ‘of Indianapolis spent a pleasant week in Chicag» and remained Saturday and Sunday at the Idlewild. Don't fail to hear Dr. Morton in the Idlewild parlors Sunday after- noon, April 13, at 4 p.m. He will ‘be the guest of the Tuskegee club, Bishop Chappell says the Idlewitd is clean morally and reasonable in ‘rates. If you wish a clean place to stop, come to the Idlewild. Meais ‘a la’ carte, This has been a week of much rev- erence and piety at the Idlewild which now has as its guests Bishop W. D, Chappell, Revs. J. T. Gibbons and C. M. Magee of Clarksburg, W. Va.; Bishop W. H. Heard of Pitts- burg, Pa; Revs. Jas. M. Wheeler, Rev. R. Ho Bumry of Pittsburg; Rev. Chas. Bundy of Cleveland 0.; Rev. RW. Christian of Washing: ‘ton, D.C. Rev. N. W. Brown of Mc- -Keesport, Pa.; Rev. G. W. Williams, ‘Terre Maute, Ind. and other emi: nent divines of the A. M. E. church who came on the sad mission of at- tending the funeral services of the late Bishop Schaeffer, who was buried Tuesday from Quinn chapel, this city, | Rev. J. T. Gibbons is being urged by the brethren as a prospective candidate for secrtary of the Sun- day school union, He is a man weil fitted for the work and is held in high esteem by the citizens of West Virginia, where he holds a commis- sion from the governor of the state. Mrs. J. Waller Hodge and party, Mrs. H. M, Durham, Mrs. Jas. R. Hodge and Mrs. William 1. Robinson of Indianapolis are guests of the Idlewild, Don't miss Sunday's turkey din- ner at the Idlewild. It is the best ‘meal procurable from 3 to # p. m. The Tuskegee club held a most in- teresting session Sunday at the Idle- wild parlors. Beauregard F. Mose- |tey, the orator, addressed them and a good time Was assured Idlewild summer resort opens May 30. 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Write to our Department A-2 for our paper "Guaranteed Investments" giving advice on the market conditions—it will interest you. Securities Trust Company 10 South La Salle Street CHICAGO, ILL ATTENTION! WHY BE A STRANGER? While in our City I will se a furnished or unfurnis Residence at a very reas COURTEOUS TREATMENT "Live and Let Live" J. W. BRO in our City I will see to it that it hashed or unfurnished Room face at a very reasonable Price While in our City I will see to it that you get a furnished or unfurnished Room at my Residence at a very reasonable Price. COURTEOUS TREATMENT: I believe in the "Live and Let Live" System. A Place For You At Hon A Place For You To Feel At Home THE BROADWAY SCOTT'S HOTEL All Rooms have hot and cold running water, electric light and steam heat. CAFE AND GRILL ROOM IN CONNECTION AMOS T. SCOTT, Proprietor Using the Wonderful Poro System 429 Chestnut St. (upstairs) MILWAUKEE Paying from 6% to 12% 413 Cedar Street in pay down and monthly. You have, if you are you as to their future. Special investment ing to what you partial payment ent or a 20-pay- ment A-2 for our measures" giving conditions—it will it that you get Room at my le Price. believe in the em. Rockford, Ill. To Fee THE ETHIOPIAN LEAGUE OF THE WORLD Headquarters at 641 East Dayton St., Madison, Wis., U. S. A. (Extract from General Constitution, Section XI Art. I) The Wisconsin Weekly Blade, edited and published by J. Anthony Josey, 326 State St., Madison, Wis. U. S. is herby chosen to be the offiicial organ and publication of The Ethiopian League of the World, until otherwise decided by the International Board. The International Board of Directors, The Ethiopian League of the World. REV, CHAS. M. HICKS, Pres. March 27th, 1919. FORWARD! Our race has made great progress in the last fifty years. When we consider the educational, social and industrial conditions under which we have labored and the opposition that has been met with together with the fact that the race was held in bondage under the most degrading and oppressive system of slavery devised by man for nearly 300 years, then truly the race has swiftly advanced toward a higher civilization. Great doors of opportunity were suddenly opened to our race at the close of the Civil War. Greater opportunities are NOW opening to our race at the close of the great world war. Our young men have borne much of the hardest and fiercest of the fighting on the western front and are coming back decorated with medals of honor and bravery. Their minds have been broadened and their ideals of freedom have been elevated by contact with the French men who are ready to grapple with the problems of the race and who will never defeat. The lynching of our people in the Southern states, the disfranchisement of thousands of our race, the segregation and consequent violation of our property rights, the discrimination and unjust treatment in courts, etc., are problems that must now be solved. The thousands of our people without opportunity of education, lack of suitable recreation and amusement for our young people and various other conditions that must now be met and changed, point out to us the fact that the hour has struck when we must go FORWARD. There must be no hesitation, no halting but with relentless determination and purpose we together work out the solution of these tremendous problems. To help solve these problems and to promote the highest interest of the race generally, and organization has been formed, founded on a basis of international scope and will take up this work in co-operation with other organization of like nature. This organization called, The Ethiopian League of the World, has four general departments, Educational, Legal, Industrial and Religious, and the membership is open to all persons of our race of both sexes. This organization already numbers in its membership many of our men from overseas representing various states. The founder of this organization is (Rev.) Chas M. Hicks of this city, a graduate of the University of Indiana, The Indiana Theological Seminary and is also a student of law. Rev. Hicks is a personal friend of ye editor. MRS. GEORGE POOL DEAD. Passed Away Sunday at Rockford Hospital from Pneumonia. ROCKFORD, Ill.—Mrs. Mary Pool, colored, wife of George Pool of 183 Loomis street, died Sunday at Rockford hospital from pneumonia. She was born in Hope, Arkansas, February 10, 1881. Funeral services were held from the home of her parents at 604 Houghton street, and burial was in the West Side cemetery. Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee Office Wisconsin Weekly Blade 217-218 Empire Bldg. 14 Grand Ave. Phone Grand 4504 R. Lieut. John A. Hall has returned to the city, having received his honorable discharge from the service. He spoke recently before the N. A. the N. A. A. C. P. on some of his experiences at the front. St. Mark's Church is making a vigorous effort to repaint the edifice and put in a new carpet. Mrs. H. B. Kinner has been confined to her home by illness. The annual sermon to the K. of P. —Pride of Milwaukee Lodge—was delivered by Rev. S. Russell of the Calvary Baptist church. As usual a large crowd was present and an interesting program executed. Rev. M. Russell preached an able and instructive sermon. The reports show the lodge to be in an excellent condition financially and otherwise. Mr. Millard Nolden is in great demand, due to his excellent rendition of popular songs and his willingness to serve in every worthy cause. The Milwaukee Branch N. A. A. C. P. held a rousing mass meeting on Tuesday evening, at which time the charter, recently obtained from the parent body, was received and the plans for the coming drive for 400 members explained. If present plans do not miscarry a mass meeting will, in the near future, be held at one of the large white churches, when Col. Charles Young, U. S. A., will be the principal speaker. Pvt. H. R. Gant. A. F. F., has returned home having received his honorable discharge. A call for a meeting of all returned soldiers is planned by Attorney DeReef and others with a view to having them in a body at the next Community Welcome. In the march through the corridors to the speakers' stand they may be in command of Lieut. John A. Hall, Milwaukee's only commissioned officer of color. Editor J. D. 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Baxter) tional Defender and Sun, Gary, Ind., was here Monday on business. Wm. Mayfield died at one of the local hospitals and was buried on Wednesday. Miss Mamie Carpenter of Albany Indiana, sister of Messrs. Robert and Phil Finley, will reside here permanently. Miss Willie F. Ferguson, the pleasing daughter of Rev. W. S. Ferguson, of the C. M. E. church, is now the local representative of the National Defender and Sun. Mr. J. E. Outhouse who is in charge of the dining car that runs between Milwaukee and Madison, is one of the most popular and well liked conductors in the service of the Northwestern railroad, as a result of his courteous attention and civility to any and all patrons and travelers in general, with whom he comes in contact. A person of his disposition and efficient ability is one to be greatly appreciated by any concern or corporation. Mr. Raynor, Milwaukee's prospective undertaker and forum leader, met with a very painful accident recently which greatly incapitated him in regard to his work. Mr. Raynor is much improved at this writing and will be able to resume his duties in a few days. He has the best wishes of the entire Blade staff for an early and complete recovery. Mr. Walter Saven of Chester, Pa., was tended a reception in his honor in the nature of a stag, by Mr. Hovey Smith, 410-7th street last Saturday evening. Mr. Saven is a real estate assessor in his home town and is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Owens of this city. All All gave expressions of having a most delightful time. Mrs. Alberta Kinner is up and out after an indisposition of several weeks. Little Alice Readman is making a fine record as a seventh grade pupil in city schools. Tapp Royal, head of Plankinton Arcade billiard parlors, is to bring his mother, Mrs. Della Royal, accompanied by his two children Gussie and Frank from Atlanta, Ga., to Milwaukee as their future home. Private Howard Frier's funeral was held at D. Schweer's undertaking parlor, March 31st by Rev. Russell. Pall bearers were Private G. Jones, Chas. Goodman, Hoovey Stith and L. Burkley, all discharged Learn to Grow Hair COMPLETE COURSE BY INSTRUCTION AND AC A. E. I will send a six weeks treatn receipt of $1.25. If you want to sell these Pr soldiers of the same company. Mrs. G. Joines and Mrs. R. Grof, members of the Red Cross wish to thank their many friends who so liberally contributed. Preaching and revival services for 30 days, beginning Sunday night March 30th at 815 Winnebago St. Local preachers are assisting in the meeting. All are cordially invited. Rev. Russell Laurie is in charge and the meeting is largely attended. Mrs. W. W. Strange, formerly of this city but now living in Erie, Pa., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Dangerfield of 32nd street. The service of song given at St. Mark's church recently under the direction of Madams Brantford and Shepard was a decided success. Mrs. T. Arnold Hill of the Chicago Urban league is a one day visitor here. While here Mrs. Hill was instrumental in organizing a branch of the league in Milwaukee, the completion of which will necessitate his early return to this city. Mr. Rector Habbard of Monmouth, Ill., representing a proposed casket company is to established in central Ohio, is here on business. The Forum met at Calvary Baptist church on Sunday last and rendered a very interesting program. Mrs. Rose Arthur, a graduate of Poro college, St. Louis, has opened hair dressing parlors at 429 Chestnut St. SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. 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Lawton and Pleasant Sts. 9 to 10 and 1 to 5 Phone 655 BELOIT, WISCONSIN FUNERAL DIRECTOR and EMBLAMER LADY ASSISTANT Twenty-two years in Business 517 Chestnut St. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HAIR VIM" and do not accept anyth AS GOOD." There is nothing "just VIM. On sale at all first-class Drug Ask for "HAIR VIM" and do not accept anything said to be 'JUST AS GOOD.' There is nothing "just as good" as HAIR VIM. On sale at all first-class Drug stores and Hair Shops. 35 cents. By mail 40 cents per box. Wide-awake Agents wanted, $100 per month guaranteed. Write today for particulars and contract. The Hair Vim Chemical Rhodoa College Tenth and Division Nashville Tenn. Cheap Suits, Shoes, Hats, and Shoes Suit Cases DON'T WANT and Repaired While STORE BUILDING Phone Badger 7400 EPOSITORY and Profits $440,000.00 RECTORS F. G. Brown, Vice-Pres. F. W. Hoyt H. L. Moseley M. E. Clark, Cashier at Cashier Norman Surgeon Boston and Pleasant Sts. Phone 655 ELOIT, WISCONSIN ages and Automobiles BEER and EMBLAMER ANT Business HILWAUKEE, WIS. Against Falling, Split- Eczema, Grayness with ting, breaking, Itch, accept anything said to nothing "just as good" -class Drug stores and 0 cents per box ) i CITY LOCALS Miss Marion Horton spent _ the week-end in Beloit, visiting rela- tives and friends eae Mr, Amel Newton has returned to Madison after spending several months in Chicago. Little Grace Hickman spent last week in Baraboo with her grandpar- nts, pate Mr. Jack Dale was on the sick at last week, Mr. Henry Jefferson has returned Madison after a stay of several onths in New York and Buffalo, Corp, Geo. English on being dis- harged at Camp Grant, spent sev-| ora} days in Madison ‘enroute to hieago. The Oxden & Ester entertain- ment by Odd Fellows and Ruths last Wednesday was quite a success bota in attendance and finance, Mrs, Henry White and daughter, Miss Marie, was in the city Wednes. day in attendance of the Odd Fel- lows’ and Ruths’ entertainment. They were the guests of Editor and ies Souey THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dresser and Grower One thousand agents wanted, Good mon- ey made. We want agents in every city Pand village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful prepara- tion. Can be used with or without tsraightening irons. ' Sells for 25¢ a box—one 25¢ box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25¢c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box, | If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agent's LW erms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER, Mfr. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. Reception And Promenade Colored Women’s Council, WAR CAMP COMMUNITY SERVICE For Returned Soldiers and Sailors Juneau Hall, Auditorium Milwaukee, Wis. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd. Program 8 P.M. Taxis 1:00 A. M. MUSIC BY PEERLESS ORCHESTRA Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform Admitted FREE! WELCOME STRANGERS OF GOOD CHARACTER MODERN FURNISHED ROOMS AT 914 Cedar Street, Rockford, Mlinois. Call Phone Forest 3155 MRS. MARY REED and HUSBAND ELIEVES unhealthy scalp diseases, nourishes the hair glands and feeds the hair roots, EVIVES impoverished hair roots by supply- ing the necessary oil to stimulate health. ful growth.. ESTORES life and vigor to dormant hair roots making hars and stubborn hair grow soft, luxuriant and beautiful, Price Sle a box. Agents wanted everywhere. $1 starts you on the road to sniccess. Write for particulars. REEVONOLA MFG. CO., Box 750, Atlanta, Ga. LOCALS Miss Sarah Winters and Corp evening. Dir. Thos Horton is up and out after several weeks’ illness. Wes Mr. T, E. Hines sustained his reputation as an extemporaneous Speaker at the Ogden entertainment Wednesday night. His remarks were roundly applauded. The Griggs Concert Company, Chicago is wo appear in Madison this month. ‘They will come to us highly recommended a first class entertainers, Full particulars next issue. wie! 6 Mt. Zion Sunday Sunday School will hold its Buster exercise Sunday, April 20th at 11:30 a, m. Supt. J. ‘A. Adkins and his corps of teachers are planning @ treat for thee hil- dren, Mrs. J. Scott Mosley, little Jewel and Arthur are visiting parents in Pine Bluff, Ark. Mother writes that Jewel is enjoying her new surround ings immensely. Before returning they will visit their father’s people in Demopolis, Ala. Mr. Jas. Vance, Jr, and his step- mother, Mra, Allce Vance, was in the elty this week from Minoequa. Mr, Vance was elected town con- stable of his county only 3 colored voters, 120 votes being cast for him; his opponent (White) 97. Rev. Z. P. Smith, Messrs, Allen Henderson, Asa Washington, W. R. ‘Harris Moses Jefferson, J. Anthony Josey were called to Beloit to at- tend Board Meeting of Wis-Co-Ope- erative Race Convention, which is to hold its 4th Annual’ Session in Madison. a Miss Ethel Roberts, after speading several months in Wilberforce Uni- versity, returned to the city last week, wee Misses Phoebe Hines, Gladys Buckner, Freddie Mae Hill, Madam Guy Anderson and Mr. W.'R. Har- ris, were loudly applauded for their renditions at the Odd Fellows’ and Ruths’ Entertainment. Miss Mar- ion Buckner, sustained her reputa- tion at the Piano, — Ke Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Low Ella Young Home __Mrs. Low Ella Young, 3556 For- est Ave. after spending about six weeks af Hot Springs, has returned much improved as the result of her trip. Mrs. James Allen of Evanston, Ill, was in the city last Saturday to ‘attend the funeral services of Mrs. S. J. Gray, who passed away ‘Thuradzy. ‘The Progress Negro league met Sunday, afternoon at the Baptist Worron’s league, 57th and Lafay- ‘ette Ave. A number of interest- ing speakers were present. Plans ‘are being arranged to build a home for boys. The next meeting will be held at the same place, Rev. T. L, Scott, pastor of Grant's Chapel, is spending some pleusant days off the coast of California, Mrs. S. J. Gray, who resided at 3606 S. Wabash Ave., passed away last Thursday after a very beauti- ful and useful life. She was a great missionary worker and president of the Butler school for boys. She leaves many friends to mourn her loss. St. Stephens A. M. E. church, Aus- tin Ave. and Robey Sts., was all full of amusement ‘and mirth last Friday evening, entertaining the many returned soldiers. An inter- esting and inspiring program was rendered, Music that was _ grand was rendered by Prof. A. V. Turner. Mrs. H. Newland and Rev, G. H McDaniel left Tuesday for Pontiac, Ill, to attend the funeral services of Prof. John H. Hamilton, For eight, years he was connected with the Enterprise Institute, which now is under the instructions of Rev. G. H. McDaniel, Rev. J. I. Thomas and his wife, Mrs. 8. B. Thomas are at Excelsior Springs, Mo., where the pastor ex- pects to regain his health. He is known throughout the country. Mrs. J. McConnell, Secretary of Excelsior Temple No, 82, S. M. T who hag been out of the city has returned with good news that her sister is expected to recover. Mr. Robert Walker and his sister from Nashville, Tena., were here at tending the funeral services of their ieceased sister, Mrs. S. J. Gray, who passed away, Thureday at her home. They have returred to their home. ‘The Antioch Baptist church has planned a 500,000 brick rally in which they intend to raise $500,000 to get larger quarters to accomodate the large congregation they have Rev. E. P. Robinson is pastor. Mrs. D. S. Delaware, 1900 W. Austin Ave. is planning to leave the city the first part of the month for Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Harriet Pharm of Evanston NL, was in the city on business t see the managers of the Milton Mer antile agency regarding an adjust iment to be made in Michigan. Mr. P. A. Glanton, president of the Reconstruction league, has re turned to the city from New York where he has been attending thi National Reconstruction Congress. Rishop Geo. L. Blackwell, of Phil adelphia, Pa., is expected in the city next Sunday for a stay of about tet lays. While here he will attend th Zon churches in this district, Mrs. William Rice and her daugh tor, also Mrs, H. Lenior were in th -ty last Thursday to the Baptis Women’s Congress. While here the: visited relatives. They are fron Lake Forest, Il. Sgt. Jesse W. Luck is one of th aost promising pulpit orators of he race. At 11 A. M. he spoke te \ crowded house ‘at Mt, Mariah harch; at 8 P.M. more than 2 housand gathered in Salem churei » hear this young man speak. The ast audience listened with marked terest as he pictured geograph cally the life and treatment of our roops in Europe. He spoke on po tical, religious and spiritual liber es. ‘Cheers and applauses rose in he spacious auditorium, Rev. Luck vas in Europe with the 92nd Divi | Rockford, Il, Mrs. Mary Jackson visited Free- ort, HL, last week, Mr. Clarence Gorham visited his ae in Springfield, IL, who is Mr. A. W. Kvight spent the first of the week in Chicago visiting. Mr, Conyers Jefferson, one of “ockford’s most prominent young men, has gone to his home in Thompson, Ala., where he expects to be marricd to Miss Maggie Wil- jams. They expect to make Rock- ford their future home, Mrs. Annie Wells was the guest of hgg sister, Mrs. Armetta McNeal, Sunday, Meech 0 Mrs. Armetta McNeal, had ae Ler guest Sunday her son from Beloit. Subscribe for The Wisconsin Keekly Biade. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. McLamore were the visitors of the bereaved parents of Mrs. M. J. Pool. tkev Sheets (white) in his speech, said in part, that the white people of his country owed the black man an apology and also they are indebted to the black man; he also adm tted that all the disgrace that exists Bank of Wisconsin = hy Have Poor Hair? ee ee When “MARVEL” Positively Grows Straight Glossy Hair Formulated 1906 Trade Mark Positively Eradicates Dandruff, Promotes A Luxurious Growth, Prevents Falling Hair and Itching Scalp Most astonishing proposition on the market. Liberal terms to active representatives. Many thousand users willingly offer testimonials. PRICE ONLY 50 CENTS . MARVEL SPECIALTY CO. MADISON. ‘VIS. " Sole Manufacturers among our people the white man is at the head of it. Mr. Grant Madison led in the great rally, Sunday, he baving raised $110; Rev. ‘Dudley $100. Mrs. M. J. Pool’ solicited her money while on her death bed and said a short while before she died that she wanted her report turned in regardless of whether she lived or died, so it was turned in after she was dead 12 hours. Her name was called on the Chureh Role, Thomas Cochran has resigned from the Nelson hotel and returned to his old position at the Liberty fougiry, Duncan is now employed by the Country club, Rev, George W. Dudley in his great speech Sunday urged upon his beoplg the importance of pulling to- gether, On last Sunday evening at the 2nd Christian church the deacons and elders met. The evening wa spent in prayer as the pastor, Rev Brabay, of Indiana has not returned. Mrs. Laura White was present at the church services Sunday. Her daughter is much improved. Mr. and Mrs, Homer Davis have moved into their new home on North Court street. Mrs. Ellen B, Robinson attended Sunday school at the 2nd Christian church, of which she is superinten- dent. Grant Madison and M. W. Duncan are very enthusiastic over ghe new Labor union. Mr, King Cannon, an old resident of this city, died on Tuesday, March 25, at the age of 59. He leaves @ wife to mourn his loss. Rev. J. A. Walden, former pastor of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Branch, Saturday amantee. mee Bs Bae, RR omg cate pS Paton eae sie {7 Boe Rome sec inss. PY Sint stot et bow e iors Dowtlet sme fake ink, Remover fo Tatas esdsdiones nano sae EXELENT O Pomnte SOMABE does, removes Dandruff, feeds the Roots of een epee ie sienaiteance he cian tal a aero setae tly eetenks papers Hes raves meeate ed wil ne ocresey ect echtige 280 by mallea receipt of stamps as AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Write for particulars. cxcimels aes foe ea Ou Keep Your Voice Clear USE LEWIS’ VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis’ Drug Store ‘or. Gilman and State Streets QUESTION AUTHORITY. WASHINGTON—Authority of the director general of railroads to fix freight and passenger rates is to be determined by the supreme court. IT IS CLEAN—for there are no ashes, no coal, wood or kindling, no soot, no smoke. The _ range itself is neat and clean and easily kept _ so. It does away with cause for worry both in keep. _ ing fires hot and in results of cooking. IT IS CONVENIENT for all heat wanted and is ready at the turn of the valve. The prices of the ranges are from $16 up. We have just the right size for your kitchen. . ° Ironing Made Easy With ° An Electric Iron WHY? Why, simply because the Electric Iron cuts the work in two. Your iron is always hot. There is no waiting, no waste of en- ergy, no dread of injuring fine clothes. It saves labor and clothes and gives you more : time for other things. We are willing that you should see what the | Electric Flat-Iron will do. We do not urge you to accept our word for it. Try it, if you will, in your home. A phone call will bring one. You decide if you wish to keep it. Phone 4400 & a ; C eciric Co. 126 EAST MAIN ST. PO OSTEO SAP EC LT ES Everybody Should Have A Kodak REMEMBER YOUR FRIENDS, THE GOOD TIMES AND ALL BY TAKING KODAK PICTURES “Everybody’s Doing It” THE PHOTOART HOUSE Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. Kodaks—Kodak Finishing Picture Framing The Oldest Trust Company in the State of Wisconsin The Savings Steensland Building, Madison, Wis. Capital and Surplus, $300,000 Pays 4 Per Cent. for Your ‘Money. Debentures, Certificates, Savings, Trusts Make Your Deposits by Mail Money to Loan on Real Estate Security . OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS E._B. Steensland, Pres. and Treas. W. A. P. Morris, Vice-Pres, J. G. 0. Zehnter, Vice-Pres FE, F, Riley, Sec'y and Trust Officer. I, M, Kittleson, Assistan: Sec'y. W. D. Curtis A. E. Proudit 8. T. 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Address all letters and send money by P. O. money order, ex- press money order or.registered letter to, Frederick D, Hender- son, 459 Sixth St. Milwaukee, Wis., (President Founder). . Frederick D. Henderson La Creoline chool of Beauty Culture and American Specialty Products Labora’ ies. Demonstrating Salesroom, 459 Sixth St.. Milwaukee,