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DR. CHARLES T. WALKER GOES OVER THE TOP Blade Sells For $1.00 Per Copy BLACK SPURGEON. IF YOU ARE A BOOSTER FOR MADISON GET IN LINE TO ENTERTAIN THE RACE CONVENTION JUNE. 17-18-19. The VOLUME III. DR. CH Blade WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE GOES BIG IN FRANCE OTHER NEWS ITEMS Henry E. Dunn SAVOIE, France, April 20, 1919.—Your Paris correspondent received ten copies of the Blade this afternoon. Tonight, in addressing about 100 soldiers, it was indicated that a few copies of the Wisconsin Weekly Blade could be obtained after the close of the address. Hardly were the words finished before half of the audience rushed to the speaker and requested copies. In less than one minute, every copy was sold. A half hour later, men were offering as much as five francs ($1.00) per copy. We have never witnessed such a riot for reading matter before. Most of the men had never heard of the Weekly Blade before but were willing to give it a trial. They are more than pleased. EDITOR JOSEY LAUDED The Blade's appearance making such a hit, it was thought that a word might be said about the man who had launched the race's leading paper in the Wisconsin Metropolis. "Where is he from?" one man yelled, "Georgia," was my quick response. "I thought so," said another. And so the comments went until the chairman of the meeting, awe-struck and bewildered called for the next order. At a late hour tonight I find myself surrounded by Wisconsin, Illinois and Georgia men thanking me for introducing to them the Blade and Blade man. A HOPEFUL SIGN "Tis a hopeful sign of the times when Negroes can, without any persuasion whatever, warm up to such a fever as that witnessed tonight over their own enterprises. I wonder is that one of the lessons the war has burned into us? I don't know what is the feeling over there, but I do know, the men over here who are being trained to endure hardness and encouraged to love freedom and independence are going back with a new, broadened vision. Racial interprises of reputation with men of character behind them are going to thrive because the vets of the world war are going to make them succeed. Mrs. Wm. A Hunton, widow of the late Mr. Hunton, Pioneer Y. M. C. A. Secretary, is visiting in Paris this week. Mrs. Hunton is the charming hostess at Challes les Eaux, Savoie, a recreation camp for our men. She is the mother and friend to the thousands of boys who visit her house. A better woman could not have been selected. President John Hope, formerly of Atlanta Baptist College is on a brief visit to the United States. Secretary Wm. M. Bullock arrived in Paris today enroute to the United States. Up until fourteen months ago when he entered the Y. M. C. A. work. Mr. Bullock was a practicing lawyer of Boston, Mass., having graduated from Dartmouth College and the Harvard Law School. Mr. Bullock served most acceptably with the 15th New York. He was recommended for decorations. Secretary Wm. Stevenson of Cincinnati, Ohio, has just returned from a vacation that took him to Spain and several resorts of the Pyrenees country. Mr. Stevenson was secretary to the late Senator Joseph B. Foraker. For fourteen months he has had the honor to serve the men in uniform. A more resourceful and energetic hut secretary is hard to find. Messrs Wm. E. Watkins of Providence, R. L., and A. W. Shockley of Philadelphia, Pa., are among the late arrivals from the U. S. Both of these gentlemen are veteran Y. M. C. A workers. They will be valuable additions to our forces. Miss Kathryn M. Johnson of N. A. A. C. P. fame is with us. Her powerful influence is felt wherever she goes. ATLANTA—Enrico Caruso gave an impromptu recital yesterday afternoon at Morris Brown University, a Colored institution, singing three solos from grand operas, Mr. and Mrs. Caruso and officials of the Atlanta Music Festival Association had gone to the university to hear melodies sung by the students. IF YOU ARE Patronize Merchants Who Advertise in a Race Paper---They Appreciate Your Trade COLORED OFFICERS AND THE REGULAR ARMY Chief of Staff Revokes Finding of Army Board Which Declared Negroes Disqualified for Officers and Leaders of Men--Record in all Wars Show Race is not Deficient in Moral Fiber Special to The Wis. Weekly Blade, WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15.—Letters have been forwarded to the War Department by Bishop Charles Spencer Smith as chairman of the Commission on After War Problems, of the A. M. E. church, W. T. Andrews, editor of The Daily Herald, Baltimore, Md., and others of like prominence in public affairs, calling attention to an endorsement which had been placed on the application filed by a colored officer who had been overseas, relative to his fitness for admission into the Regular Army. The endorsement, or recommendation, signed by a Board of officers, appointed to investigate the qualifications of candidates for assignments in the reorganized United States Army, after summing up all citations and observations, was as follows: MOTON REFUSED AID TO LYNCHING MEET (Blade News Service) WASHINGTON, May 15.—At a meeting here of the N. A. A. C. P., last week, at which Mr. Shilliday, National Secretary of the organization was a speaker, he told of two of three men who had refused to sign the call for the big New York antilynching protest meeting. Among those who refused to sign was Principal Moton, of Tuskegee. Mr. Shilliday, stated that Principal Moton based his refusal to "The Board recommends that he be not examined. Reason: unqualified by reason of the qualities inherent in the Negro race: an opinion of the Board, based on the testimony of five white officers serving with the 368th Infantry. Negroes are deficient in moral fiber, rendering them usufit as officers and leaders of men." War Record of Negroes Refutes Absurd Finding of Army Board The writers of the communications to the War Department, in addition to condemning the injustice to the officer involved made it quite plain that the colored people of the country resent most stronically the reflection upon the race as a whole in the bald declaration that "Negroes are deficient in moral fiber, etc." and regard it as an unsustained indictment of the entire race as a group of incompetents and failures. They declared the charge to be absolutely descredited by the written record of the brilliant achievements of colored officers under fire in the fiercest offensives of the war, and by the published testimony of General Pershing, of Colonel Hayward, and of a score of French officers of highest military standing, all of whom had the advantage of knowing exactly how the colored commanders bore themselves at crucial periods on the field of battle. The objectionable memorandum is refuted, the writers assert, by the unbroken chain of valorous deeds and heroism of Negroes in all the wars of the Republic from Bunker Hill to Carrizal and in France from Verdun to the siege of Metz. No Exclusion of Any Officer on Account of Color Dr. Emmitt J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, taking up the matter directly with the War Department, made this reply upon the authority of the officials having charge of the question at issue, in a letter addressed to Editor Andrews, of the Baltimore Herald: "With reference to the marked copy of The Daily Herald, containing an editorial, quoting an endorsement placed upon the discharge of a colored lieutenant who applied for retention in the service, I beg to say that this whole matter has been before the War Department, and I am pleased to inform you that the Chief of Staff has personally directed the Commanding General at Camp Meade to revoke the finding; he has also directed that in the matter of colored officers being commissioned in the Army, there is to be no exclusion on account of color. "I am sure you will be pleased that this action has been taken by the War Department, and I personally share with you and the entire race the satisfaction of feeling that the finding quoted by you, and which was placed upon the record of the colored officer, will not appear on his permanent record as find in the War Department." The answer of Dr. Scott to the editor of the Baltimore Herald will serve as a reply to the many inquirers who have shown an anxiety to know the status of colored officers who desire to be retained for service in the Regular Army. The government of India conducts two onchora plantations and a factory in Bengal which in the last three years have produced more than 194,000 pounds MADISON WIS., SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1919. MOTON REFUSED AID TO LYNCHING MEET (Blade News Service) WASHINGTON, May 15.—At a meeting here of the N. A. A. C. P., last week, at which Mr. Shilliday, National Secretary of the organization was a speaker, he told of two or three men who had refused to sign the call for the big New York anti-lynching protest meeting. Among those who refused to sign was Principal Moton, of Tuskegee. Mr. Shilliday, stated that Principal Moton based his refusal to sign on the ground the meeting was not to be held in the south where lynchings are taking place. Perhaps, people here think, if the meeting had been held in the south Moton would have based his excuse on the ground it might stir up racial feeling. Principal Moton's refusal to sign the call, although the governor of Alabama did sign it led Mr. Shilliday to say it reminded him of the story told about Wendell Phillips, the great abolitionist, who was stirring the north with his anti-slavery speeches, was approached by a southern white minister who suggested, sarcastically, he thought Phillips should make his anti-slavery speeches in the south where slavery existed. Mr. Phillips replied: "You are a minister of the gospel and engaged in speaking against hell; I should think you would do your preaching in hell." $10,000 TO FIGHT LYNCHING; MADAM WALKER GIVES $5,000 A $10,000 fund has been raised to fight lynching in the United States, it was announced yesterday at the head quarters of the National Conference on Lynching, 70 Fifth Ave. Of this $5,000 was contributed by Madame C. J. Walker of New York City, and $1,000 by Scott Bond, a wealthy Negro farmer of Arkansas. The remainder of the amount was subscribed and pledged in amounts ranging from $5 to $100. The National Conference on Lynching is proceeding with the appointment of a committee, to represent every section of the country, which will draw up an address to the American nation on the subject of Lynching. Moorefield Storey, of Boston, express president of the American Bar Association, will announce in a few days the names of a committee of prominent lawyers who will frame a proposed Federal anti Lynching law. John R. Shillady, Sec'y, N. A. A. C. P. ATLANTA, Ga. - Atlanta voters defeated the bond issue and the increased taxation in an election where the balance of power was held by the colored voters. COLORED MAN GIVES GEORGIA MOB ALL AND MORE THAN IT WANTED COLORED MAN GIVES GEORGIA MOB ALL AND MORE THAN IT WANTED (Blade News Service) WARRENTON, Ga., May 15.—Becoming tired of the indignities and insults that have constantly been heaped upon him, Benny Richards, a prosperous farmer of this section, has caused consternation among the members of a mob that was pursuing him. Robert Gunn, a white farmer, was passing Richards' home and interfered with him who at that time was having some trouble with his wife. Richards only reply to the insulting remarks was five shots in quick succession, which proved incentive enough for Gunn to make his machine hit on all six cylinders to escape injury. Guann quickly spread the news and a mob quickly formed. Richards was located in a swamp, just about dark, but certainly not to the advantage of the pursurers. City Clerk Williford got a glimpse of Richards and immediately afterwards received a load of shot in his right thigh, fired at close range. The wound is a painful one. A little later the sheriff was brought into town with a load of shot fired full into his face from the colored man's shotgun. It is feared that his injury may prove serious. Later in the evening the Baker boys were shot in the arm by the colored man in the swamp, where he had been surrounded. Very little hope of ever capturing Richards is entertained, as long as he has his gun. His exact location could not be determined, so not one member of the mob would volunteer to go into the swamp. Oil was poured around the place and set on fire in hopes of running him out. PLEA TO BAR TRIAL BEFORE COURT TODAY PLEA TO BAR TRIAL BEFORE COURT TODAY Defense Makes Concluding Arguments On Former Jeopardy Plea—Court to Reopen Tomorrow ROCKFORD, Ill.—The defense in the Camp Grant negro trial completed its arguments supporting a plea in bar of trial at 10:30 o'clock this morning and the trial board will consider the plea this afternoon. Court will reopen to morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Tomorrow is the first anniversary of the offense. Before adjourning the court asked the defense whether the accused had themselves applied for a new trial. The answer was no. When asked whether the second trial was against the wishes of the accused they replied that it was. Colonel Ben H. Dorcy, chief counsel for the defense, in concluding his arguments, declared that in his opinion the court by setting aside the plea of second trial would establish a precedent that would be dangerous to every man in uniform in the future. "The soldier is already subjected to the double barreled jurisdiction of both civil and military courts," he declared, "and placing in the hands of commanding officers the right to remand to trial on whim or prejudice, the natural outcome of overriding the law that no man shall be tried twice for the same offense, would endanger the privileges of every soldier. If I had been ordered to conduct the prosecution I should have asked to be relieved, so great is that conviction. And rather than let such a precedent be established I would rather release every one of the accused without trial. "The army is jealous of its codes and precedents," he continued. "We have come to direct justice through our courts for over a hundred years, and we cannot stand back when that code is attacked, and dangerous precedents made. We shall welcome reform from the American Bar association when it comes, but this case is being conducted under the old order and the code of the old order must stand." NEW ORLEANS, La. - At a meeting held here today the Colored Exhibitors from Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, protested against the method of distribution and the rates asked for the government film, "OUR COLORED FIGHTERS." Delivers Masterily and Eloquent Sermon The Rev. Jesse Woods D. D., Milwaukee, preached the Annual Thanksgiving Sermon to the G. U. O. of O. F. and Ruthites of Madison Sunday. Scarce ever in the history of the Order in Wisconsin has so worthy a prelate held forth at its Annual Thanksgiving Sermon. The Rev. Dr. Jesse Woods was the speaker of the occasion and acquitted himself in fitting manner. The Text suitably chosen is from the 7th Chapter of Esslesiastes, 12th Chapter, 4th verse, "A threefold chord is not quickly broken," sub: "The philosophy of Odd Fellowship. The speaker was eloquent, forceful and logical. As the Subject unfolded itself a new meaning of the obligations of the order dawned on his hearers. Odd Fellows, who are old members declared the Rev. Woods Sermon was the best they had ever heard. It was the unanimous verdict that as years go by Dr. Woods is being more powerful and effective. Rev. Woods is a charter member of Golden Luck 9520 and P. N. F. His friends in Madison are many and appreciate his appearance by large at tendance. By special request the Rev. Woods preached a Mother's day sermon at the Paul A. M. E. church in the evening. The audience which greeted him on this latter occasion was large and enthusiastic. NEGRO ELECTED TO PHI BETA KAPPA AT UNIVERSITY OF WIS NEGRO ELECTED TO PHI BETA KAPPA AT UNIVERSITY OF WIS Mr. Jose Escabi, senior in the College of Medicine, University of Wisconsin has been elected to membership in membership in the under graduate Fraternity for excellent Scholarship. Mr. Escabi entered the University in 1915 and doing his entire stay had never fallen below the grade of "good," approximately 94% in his averages. During the present school year and the summer session of 1918 he has served as instructor in Anatomy at the University. At the conclusion of his work here Mr. Escabi will study at the Harvard School of Medical Science. "NO NEGRO PROBLEM" SAYS WHITE BISHOP (Blade News Service) NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—By A. N. P. —In a masterful address at the Rotary Club, white, here, Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield, white, of the Methodist Episcopal church, said: "There is really no Negro problem, what is really needed is a Negro Program. A problem involves fear on part of both the white and Colored Race—the one at having to meet it, the other of being it. The Negro, three hundred years in America, has in him all the elements of true Americanism. The Negro needs justice, recognition, understanding, and sympathy." Bishop R. A. Carter, D. D. L. L. D. C. M. C Church To Conduct Services at the Opening and Dedication of C. M. E. Institutional Church, Sunday, Cor. 6th and Walnut Streets On Sunday May 18, the new home of the congregation of the C. M. E. church formerly at 501 Galena St., will be dedicated with appropriate ceremony. The rise and growth of this Congregation and its influence is due largely if not entirely to the efficient and untiring efforts of the Rev. W. S. Ferguson, pastor. This able gentleman is a product of Georgia and has been in Milwaukee three years. The work of Christianity will rapidly advance under the direction of such men as The Rev. Ferguson. LANSING, Mich. By a vote of 65 to 6 the House concurred in the Senate Civil Rights bill and the bill now becomes a law, as the Governor will sign it. Blade CHICAGO ODD FELLOWS NEWS, GUOOF OF The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows has grown so extensively during the past year in the city of Chicago that it became necessary to secure three of the largest churches in which to hold their Annual Thanksgiving Exercises. The 12th Regiment of the Patriarchal Division, under the command of Col. B. S. Johnson, made a wonderful showing. Chief Marshall Wimes of the First Division, seemed to bear his honor with profound dignity. Asst. Chief Marshall, Jas. A. Perkins, was manifestly evident along the line. The Lodges as a whole could not be surpassed for their excellent manners and deportment. P. G. M. Hughes, Master of Ceremonies at Olivet Baptist Church, filled his position as only HE can fill it. National Grand Master, Edward Morris, delivered an address that will be long remembered by all those who heard it. Rev. E. P. Jones, D. G. M. of the state of Mississippi, also P. G. D. of the S. C. M., poured forth his eloquence, and his hearers drank freely thereof. In no less degree was Inmate Lila G. Berry, P. N. G., Mistress of Ceremonies at Bethel A. M. E. Church in performing her duties. She has that perspiration that compels you to regard what ever she demands. The address of Inmate Louelle Young, P. D. G. N. C. was very timely, and delivered with great force. The address of P. G. M. Randolph Chm. of the J. A. S. C., was masterly in its reference to the principles of the Order. District Grand Master G. T. Kersey was in his highest element when he brought home the thought that the day we were celebrating as our Annual Thanksgivings to God for having spared us to live another year, that this was Mother's Day also, and that we owe much to her for having loved and cared for us under all conditions. Dr. Carrol, in his sermon, made it very clear that it is "sweet and pleasant for men to dwell in unity." He further emphasized the fact that it was that "UNITY" of spirit that makes all Odd Fellows true, friendly and loveable. West Chicago Lodge No. 3969, House Holds Nos. 5211 and 1986; and Juvenile No. 1655, met in the well known Presbyterian Church, Washington and Robey Sts., where P. N. F. D. A. McGowan displayed his ability as Master of Ceremonies. The remarks made by Inmate J. M. Armstrong, Sarah McGowan, Fanny Carter and Elizabeth Mangram, were interesting and full of food for thought. P. G. M. Jas, Cordon seemed to have been inspired, so effective was his address. Here again did our District Grand Master G. T. Kersey appeal to his hearers to THINK and ACT. Dr. Carrol in her sermon on this occasion seemed to have "kept the best for the last." The music furnished by the Ruth Choir, Mme. Louise Hawkins, Director 1973, portrayed the results of good training. The solos rendered by Inmate Nellie Piper, Bro. H. C. Rivers and Inmate Fanny Carter were real musical treats, and were the features of the program. The Reading by Juvenile Helen Mc Murry, 1243, the solo by Juvenile Robt Waugh, 561, the Instrumental Solo by Juvenile Dorothy Alexander, demonstrated that Odd Fellowship will live when we have passed away, for these are beginners of a new day for the Order. Let us remember that we were not out merely to show our size, but more to demonstrate to the world that we are ever willing to extend a helping hand to the Bros, Inmates and Juveniles that dwell together in unity under the ties of Friendship, Love and Truth. WASHINGTON, May 15 The comptroller of the currency today issued a call for the statement on the theme of national battles at the close of business Monday, May 12. PRICE FIVE CENTS—NO.45 PASTOR RAISES OVER $10,000 IN ONE DAY'S RALLY (Trade News Service) AUGUSTA, Ga., May 15.—What is probably one of the most remarkable "one-day finish" financial drives ever carried on in the country, was made by Dr. C. T. Walker and his congregation of Tabernacle Baptist church in this city. Over $10,000 in cash was raised in one day at a recent rally. The splendid church structure rearing completion will be worth more than $150,000 when completed, and is institutional in character. Maj. J. L. Beasley Commanding 1st Battalion 12th Regt. Patriarchy G. U. O. of O. F. A very creditable showing was made by Major Beasley and his Drill Co., at the K. of P entertainment at the 8th Regt. Armory recently. His accom- plishment reflects credit upon the entire Order of Odd Fellows in America. Major Nealey is an astute Drill Master, disciplinarian and tactician. The Order would do well to choose such a man to lead the Patriarchy of the Order in America. The Blade is in hearty support of such a man. NEGRO ARMY DIVISION WITH OWN OFFICERS BOSTON, Mass, May 15—A meeting was held in Tremont Temple, under the auspices of the National Association of Colored People to advocate the creation of a division of Colored troops with all Colored Officers as part of the American army. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Maj J. E. Spingarn and Chas. Edward Russell, who was on the Russian Commission, were the speakers. Dr. S. M. Crothers presided. LAND WORTH $30,000,000 GIVEN TO NEGROES TAHLEQUAH, Okla., May 15.—Cherokee Indians have entered suits to recover from the government $20,000,000, said to be due as interest on an old claim adjudicated some years ago, and in the matter of compensation of lands of their race allotted to the Cherokee freedmen. This land was turned over to Negroes by the government, and is said to be worth $20,000,000. ARMY MUST TRY THE CAMP GRANT SOLDIERS ARMY MUST TRY THE CAMP GRANT SOLDIERS In the case of the 14 colored soldiers, charged with attacking a white woman at Camp Grant, an attempt was made by the defense, April 29, to have the defendants released by a writ of habeas corpus, in the District Court of the United States, for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern division. The petition was submitted by Attorney Adam E. Patterson, until recently a major in the 92nd Division. Judges Landis ruled that the case be tried by Military authorities, and the hearing will be in Camp Grant. Free Sample on Request 5000 Agents Wanted Dandruff, Falling Hair, Good Straigtening Use RHODAO (PREPARATION) Diplomas, Pullers, Combs and Temple Oil etc. Rhodoa College Tenth ard Division Nashville Tenn. Repairing of All Imported Clocks And Swiss Watches Repairing Complicated Watches A Specialty B. GREENBERG WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER 312 State Street Madison, Wisconsin Washington D.C. Writing in "The Nation" of May 5, 1919, George Raymond Turner, professor of European History at the University of Michigan, has this to say with reference to a lynching at Waco Texas, "Such is the tale. The story of a lowly and despised criminal, for whom there may not be much plight, nor any of the nobility and pathos which has enshrined the martyrs of Fox. It is the story of something SORRID AND BASE AND VILE, but it is also the story of a 6个月unity CASTING ITS SOUL. A AWAY." The propaganda against lynching is very well started, and committees of well-thinking Negroes see the importance of little by little teaching the white man that there is something abroad in the United States of America more damnable than that which they have been fighting overseas. Judge William Harrison, formerly of Oklahoma, but now practicing in Chicago, Ill., delivered an address at the Galbraith A. M. E. Zion church, of which the Rev. William D. Battle is pastor. The subject of Judge Harrison's address was "The Hour Has Come." The Rev. J. Francis Gregory, pastor of the People's Congregational church, and professor of public speaking in Howard University, who has been touring the camps in the United States, has returned to Washington. Among the twelve attorneys seeking admission of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia to practice were Perry W. Howard, of Mississippi, and James N. Luttrill and James B. Golden, of New York. The Delivers, a literary organization composed of interesting young folks rendered an excellent program before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, last Tuesday evening. Music lovers have revelled for the last few weeks in absolutely the best in music, and the end is not yet. For the Choral Society of Howard University is to present Hiawatha, when Mr. Rowland W. Hayes and Mrs. Florence Colbert Talbert will appear. Announcement is made that the celebrated Chel Club Orchestra of New York City will appear at the Belasco Theatre (white) May 23. The Baptist Ministers' Alliance of the city was tendered its annual dinner at the Metropolitan Baptist church, of which the Rev. M. W. D. Norman, D. D. L.L. D., is pastor. The Rev. J. L. S. Holoman, pastor of Second Baptist church, is doing a tremendous amount of work in his field. The membership has made rapid strides upward, and new life is to be seen in every department of the church. Because of the interest of numbers of colored citizens in several bills to come up for consideration at the next session of Congress considerable enthusiasm is manifest and local politicians are beginning to be active in one way or the other. There is still greater effort to have Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce, Assistant Superintendent in charge of colored schools removed from his office. A plan was on foot to picket Franklin Building, but for some reason it fell through. A petition signed by some 10,000 citizens was presented to the Board of Education at its recent meeting, demanded the dismissal of Prof. Bruce. Mr. R. R. Horner, formerly a member of the Board of Education, in speaking for the delegation said that Mr. Bruce has lost the confidence of the parents of the colored children of the city "by acts of omission and commission." No specific charges were made, however, and the Board so informed Mr. Horner. Colored teachers have done on record as planning to have Mr. Samuel E. Compton appointed on the Board of Education to make the place of Dr. John Hayden Johnson, whose term of office expires June 80, 1919 The white teachers are to name a candidate to run in opposition to Mrs Margarita Spalding Derry, whose term also expires next month. James Henry Jackson, colored, recently convicted of the murder of Miss Lillian Hood, a young war worker, formerly of Tennessee, was sentenced on May 9th by Justice Siddons in Criminal Division No. 1, to die on the gallows Wednesday July 9, between 8 and 10 o'clock a.m. His attorney noted an appeal to the Court of Appeals, and if this is granted the execution will be postponed until fall. The Amphion Glee Club nationally known as the best aggregation of singers (and certainly the oldest in point of service) elected J. H. Washington president; J. G. Chapman, vice president; Clarence A. Barbour, secretary; Charles A. Champ, treasurer, Leon Leonard, librarian. J. Henry Lewis is manager and director. Rockford, Ill. Mrs. Sarah Oneal is very ill. Mrs. Howard Lensley, was ill for two days but is better at this writing. Mrs. Dulen entertained a number of friends at dinner. All enjoyed the occasion and departed with best wishes to the hostess. Rev. J. A. Walden was dinner guest of Mrs. Martha Raox on Sunday last. Mr. Geo. Pool was very ill, but is now much improved. Mrs. Delta Cockran, left this city to take her nephew back home to his father. Little Helen Taylor fell and bruised her eye. She is the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Taylor. She is improving. Little Dorothy Woods (white) fell into the Rock River Friday and Ozerie Hall, colored chauffeur, was near by and rescued her, he was thanked and congratulated for his heroism. Buy The Blade for the latest news. Miss Rosa Ferguson, visited Mrs. L. A. Turner on Sunday. Mr. W. M. Thatch said "That it was every Colored family's duty here and elsewhere to boost The Wis. Weekly Blade." He subscribed and urges others to do likewise. Mr. J. M. Downing, Mr. Chas. Wilson, Sr. and Jr., visited Mrs. T. A. Turner on Sunday last. Mrs. P. A. McLamore is still sick. Mrs. C. Gilbert is much improved at this writing. Mr. Ozerie Hall, has resigned his position and is now employed as chauffeur for M. A. Lane. On Sunday last Miss Aspaira Ross, filled her place as secretary of the B. Y. P. U. Mr and Mrs. Duncan are employed at the Country Club, they expect to move there for the summer. Subscribe for The Wis. Weekly Blade, the greatest Western Colored Newspaper with the latest news, or buy a copy for 5c and get acquainted. For information see Oerie Hall, 608 Houghton St., for the best results write 326 State St., Madison, Wis., Wis. Weekly Blade. Mrs. Middy Davis is reported better. On Monday evening Mr. Oerie Hall was an invited guest of Misses Rosa Ferguson and Gertie Jarritt, his classmates, they enjoyed the evening. Mr. Murry Lensley, made a quick visit to Chicago last week on business. Mr. R. B. Gaza has been very ill, but is much improved at this writing. Sergt Hardy, Camp Grant, Co K. 365th inf expert athlete, served on front line in France, tells of some wond- erful events. Sergt Hardy will ap- pear in the issue of The Blade with some interesting facts. THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE AKodak THE PHOTOART HOUSE Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. W. B. Anderson Before Buying ANDERSO Loans Before Buying Real Estate Consult Sphinx Safe Dep Sphinx Safe Deposit Co. Vaults, $3.00 Per Year A. W. Knight will leave in a few days for Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. Help us make The Blade what it should be by sending in your subscription. Mr. L. J. Ousley, Dr. Normal and Price, spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Taylor, Chicago, spent several days in Rockford, visiting her brother, Booker Washington and wife. Mrs. Holt, Benton St., returned home from Athens, Ala., buried her daughter in law while away, husband and three children survive. Oshkosh, Wis. Mrs. Grace Mitchell and children will return to the city this week, after spending several weeks with relatives at Medford, Wis. Mrs. J. W. Smith and Mrs. Fred Brushel returned Wednesday from Grosham and Morgan, Wis. owing to the rainy weather their visit to other cities on the Reservation was postponed. Mr. and Mrs. Hart are staying at the home of Mrs. Sylvia Thomas, Neenah, while their new home is being finished. Mrs. Sylvia Thomas, Neenah, went to Appleton Sunday to visit Mrs. Ryan, who is very sick with a complication of diseases. Mr. W. S. Hart is convulsive, after a brief attack of Lumbago. Mrs. J. W. Smith, spent a few hours city this week. Mr. Prince Abanithy, is quite a busy young man. He is employed at the Hotel Athenn and gets many calls to play string or piano music in some of the private homes in the city. Mr. Wardner, Leach, visited in our Mrs. Emma Honas has been indisposed, but is very much better at this writing. in Neenah Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs. Hart. Chicago, Ill. The Virginia Society, in its regular monthly meeting, Wednesday evening May 21, at 3638 State St., will be addressed by the executive secretary of the N. A. C. C. P., Mr. A. C. McNeal All members and Virginians in general are earnestly requested to be present. A part of the evening will be given to Echo meeting. SUIT CASES TRUNKS TRAVELING BAGS and all kinds of Leather Goods Largest Stock in State Chas. Wehrmann & Son 116 King St. Phone 666 Everybody Should Have REMEMBER YOUR FRIENDS, THE GOOD TIMES AND ALL BY TAKING KODAK PICTURES "Everybody's Doing It" Kodaks—Kodak Finish Picture Framing Phone Douglas 206 SHAMPOOING AND DANDRUFF REMOVED MEN'S WORK A SPECIALTY Rev. G. W. Register, pastor of Michigan Ave., A. M. E. Zion church, 40th and Michigan Ave. spent a busy week in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa in the interest of his work. Mrs. Dorothy L. Delaware, 1950 W. Austin Ave., has returned home after spending some time at Hot Springs, Ark., and other cities. Mrs. Delaware is much improved in health as the result of her trip. The Milton Mercantile Agency, 2658 State St., continues to grow. Last week a large bulk of collection and adjustment matter was received from Indiana and Missouri. If you have any collection or adjustments to be made any where in the United States or Canada, see M. T. Bailey, general manager or call Douglas 5295. Attorney Frederiek McKinney, formerly of Hannibal, Mo., is now located in the city with offices at 4723 B. State St., where he will be able to take care of the legal matters of his clients. Mr. McKinney is assistant attorney for the Milton Mercantile Agency. Rev. B. H. Hunter, pastor of First Baptist Church, Lake Forest, is much pleased with the success of the rally held last Sunday at his church. Moss dames Maggie Davis and Mildred Jordan are due exceptional credit as captains of club. Through their efforts $375 was raised by their clubs. The band of the Supreme Royal Circle of the world recently organized, is making great progress in the musical world and has established headquarters at 3638 State St. Rehearsals will be held every Sunday afternoon from one to four in order to make preparations for the benefit of their many music lovers. Trinity A. M. E. formerly located at 1825 S. State St., is now located at Archer Ave., and Dearborn St., where they will be able to accommodate their increasing congregation. With Rev. Baffley as pastor and W. A. Wallace, superintendent of the Sunday School, the mission is doing a great work. Mr. A. T. Young, Detroit, Mich., is in the city on business. While here Mr. Young is stopping at the Hotel Idle wild. The Progressive Negro League held an interesting meeting last Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Women's Home, 5740 LaFayette Ave. A forceable address was delivered by Attorney E. J. Marshall. Mrs. L. Johnson sang a pleasing solo accompanied by Mrs. C. Garrett. On the 4th Sunday afternoon at four o'clock, the league will be honored with the presence of Sergt. E. V. Dorsey formerly of the 370th Inf., will speak on "The Negro and the Newspaper." Prof. C. W. Rogers, Des Moines, Ia., is visiting the city. Milk Cream Zilisch P 629 W. Wa Telephone 979 Painless Chiropodise Massaging Prof. I HAIR REFINING PRO Water Does SHAMPOOING AND MEN'S WORK 3518 South State Street 2nd Floor, Room 14 son buying Real Estate RSON & T Real Estate 3539 So fe Deposit Co. Vaults, $3 Idlewild Notes Mr. Jas. Finch of Peoria, had breakfast with the Idlewild management Monday last. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dickerson down east milliners gave grand spring display of latest creations in Ladies' Head Gear, Wednesday last at the Idlewild. The parlors were crowded with Chicago's elite. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson are guests of the Idlewild and will fill all orders. You will fall short in both your duty and pleasures if you don't visit the Moseley's Stadium and Recreation Park opposite Idlewild, only amusement park in the city operated by our people. Open from six to eleven thirty p. m. daily. Arrivals at beautiful Idlewild: Robert Earnest, Champaign, Ill.; J. W. Mitchell, DesMoines, Iowa; L. E. McCants, Detroit, Mich.; H. L. Porter, Riverside, Iowa; Russel George, Litchfield, Ky.; E. J. Yancey, St. Joseph, Mo.; Wm. Nicholson, Houston, Tex.; C. F. Richardson, Houston, Tex.; Frank Smith, Camp Grant; Jas J. Reed, Metropolis, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Danville, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, New York; J. T. Roger, Wisconsin; J. K. Jenkins, Nashville, Tenn.; P. Glimer, Nashville, Tenn.; J. E. Gibson, Nashville, Tenn.; Robt. H. Grant, Champaign, Ill.; J. W. Mitchell, Des Moines, Iowa; Maj. A. E. Patterson, Rockford, Ill.; Dr. R. M. Calvet and wife, Tulsa, Okla.; Robt. Anderson, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. Carrington, Boston, Mass.; D. R. Pillery, Toledo, Ohio; J. C. Nivor, Pittsburg, Penn.; Harriet Casonhua, New York; Linton Ellis, Buffalo, N. Y.; T. H. Norris, Col. Springs; J. Dubose, St. Louis, Mo.; B. Blackburn, Toledo, Ohio; Phil H. Brown, Hopkinsville, Ky.; Sam Bailey, Buffalo, N. Y.; Samuel McCant, Gary, Ind.; G. C. Moore, Gary, Ind.; Joe Parreil Toledo, Ohio; H. Griffin, Jr., Toledo Ohio; George Williams, Cleveland Ohio; Frank Ewing, San Francisco Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. Waddell, New York; J. M. Morris, Minneapolis, Minn. Sergt. Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio; J. A Saunders, Pittsburg, Penn; J. J. Clark Kansas City, Mo.; J. Buwell, Dallas Tex.; J. R. Maxwell, Cleveland, Ohio; E. C. Anderson, Cleveland, Ohio; W. A Pearson, New York; Jessie West and wife, Evanston; Bert Lewis, Gary, Ind.; J. E. Johnson and wife, Muskogee Okla.; G. L. Grant, Philadelphia; R Balthrop, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. C. J. Jones, Oakland, Cal.; H. O. Pearson New York; H. Johnson and wife, Detroit; Chas Holmes, Gary, Ind.; D Bryant, Rockford, Ill.; E. 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If it fails money it by mail to any address upon receipt operations, send $5.25 for a full $10.20 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN e Cream City Interest Concerning Milwaukee People MILWAUKEE OFFICE nasin Weekly Blade, 217-218 Empire Bldg., 14 Grand Ave. Phone Grand 4504 R U. E. Church will go into its 6th and Walnut Sts. Sunday, then Bishop Carter will be a conduct services. An ex-gram has been prepared and ing day is promised. as Velougie Latham, daugh- and Mrs. A. F. Latham, made as a pianist at St. Mark's ently. C. A. C. P. is in the midst of or new members. An inter- test has developed and the expecting to go "over the lies' Aid of St. Mark's church y successful bazaar on the A neat sum was realized for Rally. V. Minor recently passed a examination for a position stifice. His standing was loid of News ILLE, Ky.—The new colored use and the Knights of Coiling in the colored area at aary Taylor, Louisville, Ky., utilized to the fullest extent entertainment and social for the colored troops in ery Friday night the War immunity Service Club gives one of these buildings, and retainments are largely at the colored enlisted men. DN, Texas—Thirty-two colfer men have filed a suit in ith District Court to enjoin the Police Scary Baker fering with their soliciting g of baggage to and from the trial and Union depots. NGTON, D. C.—At Camp Gorta, Ga., a school for illiterate Colored organization has stained to it. More than 100 n regular attendance. The et five nights a week. This maintained and carried on by L.A. assisted by five women atlanta city schools. LLE, Teen.—In the recent r Work drive the Negroes of were asked to raise $150,000,eded in raising over $200,000 ORK.—The League for Dem organization effected recent soldiers recently dis em the service and other overseas, has established its city at 325 7th Ave. ENTO, Calif.-That the question is giving President I his co-workers deep conlite manifest in the recent sent by Secretary Lansing stary of the California Senoes of California are deeply in this racial subject, bevery evident that it is one es against the darker peo-delicate has the matter be the President greatly fears suggestion of interference GTON, D. C.—A letter from all Stimson, associate die Four Minute Men of Cali- r the Committee on Public, commends in the warmest effective labors of Charles Noah D. Thompson, H. B. iam E. Easton, Hugh E. d Fred M. Roberts, in conb the war work campaigns ia. NG, W. Va.—The Wheeling he National Association for cement of Colored People attorney, Mr. E. J. Granam, ed 15 petitions to the city date, April 18, requesting to pass an ordinance requi- renters and moving picture ater to the public generally. France.—Twenty five thousands of American soldiers are owed from their temporary 10,000 American Colored ho are going at their work same determination and seriat they went into battle. ENCECE. R. L.—The Civil I pending before the legislating the joint support of ans and Race leaders. ESTON. W. Va.—Announcement made recently by Governor OR BUSY PEOPLE 218 Empire Bldg., 14 Grand Ave. grand 4504 R St. Mark's church was filled to its capacity on Sunday last, when Rev. H. W. Jamison, a former pastor, preached the annual sermon to the local lodges and Households of the G. U. O. O. F. Mr. and Mrs. James Terry, formerly of Delavan are now housekeeping on upper 3rd Street. The entertainment given by Princess Ellah Chapter O. E. S. on the 15th was a grand success both socially and financially. Mrs. T. Jones of Fourth Street has been quite ill. Rev. J. S. Woods has returned from Madison, were he delivered the annual sermon of the G. U. O. O. F. Our advertisers invite your trade. The Wisconsin Blade is fast winning the approval and support of Milwaukeeans generally. John J. Cornwell of the members of the State Board of Education and of the State Advisory Board for colored schools of the state, the organization recently formed under the new school code recently enacted by the Legislature. The appointees are J. W. Robinson of Northfolk, W. Va., and Frank Jackson of Fairmont. LEWISTOWN, Pa.—Col. David Douglas VanValzahr, 80 years old, was buried here today with solemn requiem mass. Col. VanValzahr was a veteran of the civil war, having attained the rank of captain by brevet, and remained in the regular army following the war. YESTERDAY'S HERO — Ping Bodie. Two catches by the redoubtable Ping saved Herb Thornhill from defeat in Detroit, the winning, 1 to 0. Mrs. Arth PORO SCALP Mrs. Arthur Taylor PORO SCALP TREATMENT 1213 West Street St. Be Settle 815 Winne MILWAUF Home for Colored Wor All Are Either with or Arthur T SCALP TREATI ROCKFORD, ILL. Benedict Settlement 5 Winnebago Stre MILWAUKEE, WIS For Colored Working Girls and St. Benedict Settlement 815 Winnebago Street MILWAUKEE, WIS. Home for Colored Working Girls and Women Strangers in the City Either Catholic or Protestants All Are Welcome Either with or without means COMMITTEE BILL AUTHORIZES PURCHASE OF GROUND BY CONTRACT The assembly committee on municipalities submitted to the legislature today will bill authorizing purchase of land by the municipality of Laud purchased for park, school or other purposes can be secured by written contract, providing for payment by instalments over a period of not more than five years, and for payment of interest on deferred payments at not more than five years, and for payment of interest on deferred payments at not more than five years. The city shall have all the rights of ownership to such lands. Annual payments shall be raised by taxation and all can be retired at any time. Common councils shall authorize purchase by adoption by three-fourths of its members, of a resolution setting forth the terms, but the principal shall not exceed £5,000 a year. All pending contracts for purchase by any city of land or buildings are legalized. TAFT SEES G. O. P. VICTORY RATIFY LEAGUE AND PARTY WILL BE SWEPT INTO POW. ER, HE SAYS INDJANAPOLIS, May 15.—That the Republican party will be restored to national power at the next election— if the Republican congress ratifies the league of nations—was the prediction of former President William H. Taft, of addresses last week. The O. P. success, he said, demands largely upon whether the party does not make too many mistakes between now and the election. SUPREME COURT IN MEMORIAL EULOGY FOR LATE JUSTICE BARNES WILL BE DE- LIVERED MAY 24 Memorial services for the late Justice Jason Barnes will be held in the supreme court at 10:30 a.m. m. Tuesday, May 27. P. H. Martin, Green Bay, will deliver theology and the response probably will Chef Justice Winslow. No cases will be called for argument until 2:30 p.m. that day. No session of the court will be held May 30, Memorial day. Wilford G. Oakes of Patton, Mei- who is home after a remarkable persec- of service in the war with a Canadian artillery regiment, has brought with artillery program, has own grave, with his name showing, slab erected to mark his last resting place. He was shot several times and has been cited for identification tag. He has been cited for identification and has received a medal of honor. Manager Branch Rickey of the St. Louis National league club announced Wednesday night that he had bought John Layan, an infielder, from the Washington club. Layan, who has been in service, will join the Cardinals May 29. thur Taylor TREATMENT Phone Forest 2919 nedict ement Cabbage Street KEE, WIS. king Girls and Women Welcome without means HON. W. S. WILLIAMS BELOIT, WIS. PRES. WIS. RACE CONVENTION Hon W. S. Williams has been invited to speak at the opening and Dedication of C. M. E. Church, Milwaukee, Wis. on tomorrow. MADISON MEN TO BE PRESENT AT CHURCH DEDICATION MILWAUKEE.-Editor J. Anthony Josey and Mr. W. R. Harris, are to be on the program on the occasion of the Dedication of the Institutional C. M. E. Church, in Milwaukee Sunday The Editor will give a talk while Mr. Harris will render a vocal selection. Those who have heard Mr. Josey are looking forward to a great treat of eloquence as his usual form is convincing and captivating. E. C. W. Some day in the future there may be a political creed that isn't political Colonial Bi nial Billiard P A. MONTERO, Prop. Cigars and gars and Cigare Street M 237 4th Street Dick Ray, Mgr. 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It will affect the earnings of more than 2,500 employees in Kenosha, 700 in San Francisco, 400 in Newark, N. J., 700 men in the 32 branches of the sales department jobs country and 10 branches in Canada, and 1,000 in the four plants in Canada. In December 1919 all employees will be paid, in addition to wages, oneump dividend upon wages received. If the earnings of the company do not warrant payment of a cash common stock dividend and no such dividend is paid, then the employee will be paid. Regardless of when the employee entered the service, dividends will be paid in December. If the employee voluntarily leaves or is dismissed for cause, he will not share in the dividends, but if he is laid off temporarily because of conditions beyond his competence, he will receive the dividend upon the sums he has received in wages. In case of an employee's death, the dividend will be paid to the legal beneficiary. 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Hoehnen 617 State Street BILL ENDS DEFENSE COUNCIL MEASURE BEFORE ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR DETAILED RE- PORT OF ACTIVITIES According to a bill reaching the asso- ssembly today from revision, the state council of defense goes out of existence June 30. The bill repeals the act of bill establishing the Council. The same bill provides that the council is to prepare and transmit to the legislature, on or before June 30, a detailed report of its activities and finances. The council is directed to deposit all papers, records and other documents in its possession with the secretary of state, such papers to be available to any state history commission, committee or similar body that may be created. DANCING—Esther Beach tonight. Adv. Hear Case May 26 The Barley changed with driving an automobile while intoxicated, will be heard in Superior court May 26. KINY HAIR Eralente Medicine Co., Albany, Ga. Gentlemen! 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MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION THEY ASK NO FAVORS BECAUSE THEY ARE NEGROES, BUT ONLY FOR JUSTICE, BECAUSE THEY ARE MEN.— Foraker. THE ONLY ANSWER peace! What has such as thou to do with peace? I murdered with the gallows in thy gaze Whom pance with a sudden impulse sways encumpling thee to disport the innocent fleece over thy foul wolf hide. With Infamy's lease, last running out, thou seest at hand the days when retribution shall terrific blaze, and, whelmed in ruin, thy bellish dominance cease very thy false pen and save thy perjured breath! the sword thou didst adjure, and by the sword halt suffer judgment until every death and crime thy blood steeped chronicles record eifty fold repaid by thee—so saith each stern tribunal whom thou hast implored! —London Saturday Review. Peace! What has such as thou to do with peace? A murdered with the gallows in thy gaze Whom prone with a sudden impulse sways Prompting tree to disport the innocent fleece Over thy foul wolf hide. With Infamy's lease. Fast running out, thou seest at hand the days When retribution shall terrific blaze. And, whelmed in ruin, thy hellish dominance ceas Dry thy false pen and save thy perjured breath! The sword thou didst adjure, and by the sword Shalt suffer judgment until every death And crime thy blood steeped chronicles record Be nifty fold repaid by thee—so saith Each stern tribunal whom thou hast implored! —London Saturday Review. BLADELETS Be polite, not servile. Don't admit, even to yourselves, that this is a white man's country." Some colored people think that any white man knows more than ten Negroes. Remember, men, in these parts, the law requires that you be given your full rights. He who denies you, is a lawbreaker. What has become of the old fashioned mother who used to know where their girls spent the evenings. Because he continued to wear his uniform and decorations after returning home from France, colored soldier was beaten to death by a white man, Georgia. Isn't it hell? An average of two mob murders a week for 3 years is a helluva record for a country boasting itself. "The Land of the Free and the Home of the War," The War Camps Community Service of Milwaukee is planning to open a club house for colored soldiers—a sort of Jim Crow's Nest. After being held up several days by the postal authorities the Crisis, N. A. A. C. P organ was reused last week. The truth must hurt some people. Have you read the May CRISIS? Read it and the issues to follow. If wrong, apologize; if right, yield to no man even though the heavens fall. Don't admit, even to yourselves, that this is a "white man's country." Some colored people think that any white man knows more than ten Negroes. Remember, men, in these parts, the law requires that you be given your full rights. He who denies you, is a lawbreaker. What has become of the old fashioned mothers who used to know where their girls spent the evenings. Because he continued to wear his uniform and decorations after returning home from France, a colored soldier was beaten to death by a white mob in Georgia. Isn't it hell? An average of two mob murders a week for 30 years is a helluva record for a country boasting itself "The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave." The War Camps Community Service of Milwaukee is planning to open a club house for colored soldiers, a sort of Jim Crow's Nest. After being held up several days by the postal authorities the Crisis, N. A. A. C. P organ was released last week. The truth must hurt some people. Have you read the May CRISIS? Read it and the issues to follow. If wrong, apologize; if right, yield to no man even though the heavens fall. NEWSPAPER PROSTITUTION primes Due to Dixie Negroes, Life and Property Endangered by Southerners, says Zabel. Desperate Negroes, responsible for all manner of crime, are at large in Milwaukee and endangering life and property, according to a statement made Friday in Municipal Court by District Attorney V. C. Zabel. "These Negroes were brought here from the south at a time of labor shortage, but now, idle, are menace to the community," said Mr. Zabel. "Most of the crime committed during the last year were work of these Negroes." The foregoing is a part of a newspaper account of the trial of these Negroes. Crimes Due to Dixie Negroes, Life and Property Endangered by Southerners, says Zabel. Desperate Negroes, responsible for all manner of crime, are at large in Milwaukee and endangering life and property, according to a statement made Friday in Municipal Court by District Attorney W. C. Zabel. "These Negroes were brought here from the south at a time of labor shortage, but now, idle, are a menace to the community," said Mr. Zabel, "Most of the crime committed during the last year were the work of these Negroes." The forgoing is a part of a newspaper account of the trial of two colored men. It appeared in the Wisconsin News of Milwaukee and was given the usual prominence attached to Crimes committed in Colored men. We know Mr. Zabel and could not credit him with such a statement. For that reason and because we desired to fix the responsibility for the dirty slurder, we confronted the District Attorney with the chipping. Without a moment's hesitation he repudiated the quotation and denied responsibility for the statement. But suppose he had said it, is it not apparent to any one who visits the courts frequently that it was untrue. That the Negroes of Milwaukee may commit crimes out of proportion to their numbers may be true; that they commit the "most of the crimes" no one will believe even though it be vouched for by Zabel. The "sub" who wrote it knew it was false; the city editor who passed it and gave it its headlines did not believe it. The files of the newspaper itself disprove the charge. Then why was it published and given such display. Have the parties responsible a grievance against Negroes? Are they so prejudiced as to desire to injure a people already struggling under almost intolerable burdens? No, it was for none of these reasons. Neither the cub reporter nor the city editor had any particular grievance against Negroes. In fact they are kindly disposed toward the oppressed. It was for the pennies and nickles in it. They were simply prostituting their talents to public sentiment. They knew that news of that nature would appeal to the readers and they were not above catering to that diseased appetite. What a disgrace to a profession which has such possibilities for good. Some day the men who thus prostitute their talents will be brought to account. And woe be the day. Prostitution is vile in whatever field. RADICALISM used to think that certain of our people who continually harped upon and pro- tet discrimination and injustice were a radical;" that they ought to go quickly about their own personal affairs in acquisition of property and education, selfs worthy of better treatment; there denied the right to occupy property in a desirable neighborhood, the property elsewhere and by their own that neighborhood. And there are aired people who think that now. We have long since changed our view project. We think differently now. When if it is possible to be too radical in our own to race hatred, discrimination and certainly no opposition that has failed, reforms in this respect can be too after all, what is opposition to existing things, but Radicalism? Can he have present conditions be other than civilism is the disposition to preserve satisfied-satisfaction with existing conditions. Conservatism is the exact Progress. It obstructs reforms and the head of civilization. Politicalism is the herald of Progress, the a of Reform, a guide to civilization from the reluctant hands of King Judea Magna Charta; it broke the yiad and gave independence to the 13 d of the world a great republic. It struck jobs of four million human beings the of slavery and made them the posses own persons, the directors of their own realism does things. Be sure your and be as radical as you can. Your radical in a righteous cause. We used to think that certain of our leading men who continually harped upon and protested against discrimination and injustice were entirely "too radical;" that they ought to go quickly and modestly about their own personal affairs and by the acquisition of property and education make themselves worthy of better treatment; that if they were denied the right to occupy property owned by them in a desirable neighborhood, they purchase property elsewhere and by their own act improve that neighborhood. And there are lots of colored people who think that now. But we have long since changed our views upon the subject. We think differently now. We really doubt if it is possible to be too radical in ones opposition to race hatred, discrimination and injustice. Certainly no opposition that has failed to accomplish reforms in this respect can be too radical. And after all, what is opposition to existing order of things, but Radicalism? Can he who opposes present conditions be other than radical? Conservatism is the disposition to preserve what is established—satisfaction with existing customs, things, conditions. Conservatism is the executioner of Progress. It obstructs reforms and retards the spread of civilization. Radicalism is the herald of Progress, the handmaiden of Reform, a guide to civilization. It forced from the reluctant hands of King John at Runnymede Magna Charta; it broke the yoke of England and gave independence to the 13 colonies and to the world a great republic. It struck from the limbs of four million human beings the galling chains of slavery and made them the possessors of their own persons, the directors of their own destiny. Radicalism does things. Be sure your cause is just and be as radical as you can. You cannot be too radical in a righteous cause. WHAT WILL THE REWARD BE? at gratifying has been the black man's war. His spirit throughout the struggle, the grand outburst of love for his enemies manifested in every act and action, the consciousness of American great man freedom, and of American man with chafing under unpatriotic and inattentive of the American people, and even under the fine-spun webs of German chan man subordinated all other strife of his soul to the supreme devotion to God. Not a single charge of disloyalty, the highest opportunity given his worst oportunity, "I told you so." His conduct has transparent. The dark, devious, practices were left to those citizens who only more indebted to America. The patriotic fervor rose to a sort of riot. He fought, bled, and died for the destem of government which he has no except through observation. His powers at home and abroad have evoked hostile quarters words of warmest contempt that the war is over, what will be true. Will he still be subjected to American nation, segregation, and prejudice? Helping to make the world safe for deserts and still find democracy at home unreal. Oh, that America, the Savior of theocracy, might feel the burning pangs he and give to her black citizens not and shelter but their rights, together in the government! It is only when one of a self styled democratic government to enjoy their inalienable rightocracy is unquestionably safe.—Howard R. Record. Most gratifying has been the black man's part in the war. His spirit throughout the struggle has been one grand outburst of love for his country. He has manifested in every set and action his intense consciousness of American greatness, of American freedom, and of American manhood. Though chafing under unpatriotic and inhuman treatment of the American people, and even tempted to enter the true-spun webs of German cunning, the black man subordinated all other strong passions of his soul to the supreme devotion to his country. Not a single charge of disloyalty! Not the slightest opportunity given his worst enemies to cry out, "I told you so!" His conduct has been open and transparent. The dark, devious, treacherous practices were left to those citizens who were infinitely more indebted to America. The black man's patriotic fervor rose to a sort of national cestasy. He fought, bled, and died for democracy—a system of government which he has never enjoyed except through observation. His patriotic sacrifices at home and abroad have evoked even from inestile quarters words of warmest commendation. Now that the war is over, what will be his reward? Will he still be subjected to American discrimination, segregation, and prejudice? Will he, after helping to make the world safe for democracy return and still find democracy at home unsafe for him? Oh, that America, the Savior of the World's Democracy, might feel the burning pangs of conscience and give to her black citizens not merely food and shelter but their rights, together with a hand in the government! It is only when all the people of a self styled democratic government are permitted to enjoy their inalienable rights that democracy is unquestionably safe. Howard University Record. SCISSORED THOUGHTS a minister of your church is a human rest of us, and he is feeling the pressed cost of living just as we do.ument decree has raised his salary, on or tradeunion stands back of him not go on strike. He simply trusts and works faithfully for them seven and many nights, and struggles to able, and yap his bills, and perform expected of him, often for less than the young girl stenographer who teaches Sunday School or the wages of the m The minister of your church is a human being like the rest of us, and he is feeling the pressure of increased cost of living just as we do. But no Government decree has raised his salary. No corporation or trade union stands back of him. He does not go on strike. He simply trusts his people, and works faithfully for them seven days a week, and many nights, and struggles to look respectable, and yap his bills, and perform the miracles expected of him, often for less than the salary of the young girl stenographer who teaches a class in his Sunday School or the wages of the man who lays the sidewalk in front of his church. Southern Christian Recorded. "Own a Home for Your Children's Sale" U. S. Dept. of Labor, W. B. Wilson, Secretary. Ambitions may be realized in your children if you have the home environment which transmits to them the ambition. The basic need is a home and the sense of shelter and security which goes with ownership. If there were no other arguments worth while men would be more than justified in building and owning their own homes for the children's sake. Like father like son! The next generation will not be a home owning one if the present generation doesn't show the benefits of home owning and inculcate the home owning ambition. If you are determined that John and Mary shall have a fair show to make good on your ambitions for them, get them tucked away in a good home—a home that is all yours, and theirs. It will become to them the very hub of the universe; a very sacred spring of inspiration and a very tangible example of the prudence of thrift. If you would do your part toward making your children's future secure in a nation of home owners—BUILD NOW. BUILD NOW! "More Americans Should Own Their Homes" Somewhere in the heart of every man is the desire to be INDEPENDENT. Independence is the measure of one's standing in the community. The first step along the road to independence is to own one's home. The man who owns his own home is the respected, the trusted man in every community. One of the largest employers of labor in the country ordered a canvass of his factories to determine what percentage of his employees owned their own homes. At the same time he urged all employees in the establishment to become home owners or home buyers. Sound logic prompted this action. The responsible man is the valuable employee. The HOME OWNER has a deeper sense of civic pride. He is established; he is responsible; he is interested in everything that tends toward the peace and security and up building of the community. The example set by one manufacturer will be followed by others. It will daily become more requisite to a man's securing responsible employment that he Owns His Own Home. There is little excuse for a man not owning his own home. The great Liberty Loans have instilled into the American people lessons of thrift that will endure through the coming days of peace. Every man can and should own his own home. There is no appeal from the man who seeks a position that is treated so lightly, by private and public employer alike, as the appeal which comes from the man who has everything to gain and nothing to lose. The INDEPENDENT MAN always Owns His Own Home—BUILD YOURS NOW. DEATH LEVEL SAME DESPITE FLU DEATH LEVEL SAME DESPITE FLU MORTALITY REPORT SHOWS HOW OTHER DISEASES OFFSET PNEUMONIA FATALITY The Wisconsin death rate for the first quarter of 1939 was no higher than the average for the last seventeen years, despite the prevalence of influenza, according to the quarterly mortality report of the state bureau of vital statistics. The rate was 152.2 per thousand population. The death list was 8,395, exclusive of stibbritis. In 1939, 8,395 of deaths reported from pneumonia and influenza for the first quarter of 1939, as compared with similar reports for other years, "is offset by the decline in number of deaths reported from practically all of the other com- There was an actual increase of 1,280 deaths in the first quarter over deaths in the same quarter of 1918 important causes and the number of deaths from each were Pulmonary tuberculosis 27, 277; Pulmonary tuberculosis 27, 277; Pulmonary tuberculosis 24, 291; Diphtheria 40, scatlet fever 28, measles 25; wheoping cough, 24, pneumonia, 1,199; diarrhoea, enteritis, under 2 years, 126; meningitis, 74; influenza, 1,094; peraluria septicemia, 12; cancer, 417; violence, 296; *obstetrics*, 39; *obstetrics*, 39; *obstetrics*, 39; in the same period of 1918 were noted as follows: Tysiphon fever, 10; diphtheria, 17; scarlet fever, 30; measles, 1; meningitis 32; peraluria septicemia, 2; violence 28. Increases were Pulmonary tuberculosis, 30; other tuberculosis, 27; whooping cough, 3; pneumonia, 286; meningitis, 30; other meningitis, 2 years, 23; influenza, 1,289; cancer, 69 Lethargia encephalitis, or so-called sleeping sickness, took three lives during the three months' period—one each in Oshibosh, Nijama and Sparta, according to registrars reports. Fourteen deaths were reported from sparta from both the tetanus and tetanus from the paralysis and I from anthrax. The deaths from infantile paralysis were in Milwaukee and Racine counties. T. W. Townsley, Beacon Cigar Store and News Stand, 1020 You St., N. W., Washington, D. C. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL All Agents Correspondents Advertisers do not understand that town now wants matters for publication in the Publication of the Press office no later than Tuesday of each week to update publication in the current issue. MOTON ENTERS POLITICS (Blade News Service) NEW YORK—Dr. Moton, it is reported on reliable authority, has recommended to Chairman Hays, of the National Republican Executive Committee certain Colored men to constitute a Colored advisory committee. The same report says that Chairman Hays will rely on Dr. Moton's recommendations in national politics, if Colored voters in northern states offer no protest. Girls and Police Recover $100,000 CHICAGO. May 15—Thru the arrest of two girls, one 14 and the other 15, police here today solved the mystery of several robberies, recovered A. W. KNIGHT & CO. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN Real Estate and Loans 510 Elm St. Rockford, Ill. Phone 3383 Main Keep Your Voice Clear Use Lewis' Veget- table Throat Gargle 25 Cents Lewis Drug Store Cor. Gilman & State Sts. JNO. W. HILL & SON Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all parts of city Best Ice Cream in the city 649 E. Dayton St. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis. The Browns did a wee against a flock of Philadelphia ers when they scored obvienr Mahleles failed to get any. NOTICE! All news matter for the Blade must read our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue. The Blade goes to press every Thursday. All news matter for the Blade must read our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in the current issue. The Blade goes to press every Thursday. THE MANAGEMENT deal Farm Land For Sale in Vernon County, Wis. Six acres of well tilled Land at terms to suit the Buyer WRITE TO BLADE REAL ESTATE CO. Ideal Farm Land For Sal in Vernon County, Wis. Six acres of well tilled Land at terms to suit the Buyer WRITE TO BLADE REAL ESTATE CO. Against Falling, Sp Eczema, Grayness w ting, breaking, It Insure Your Hair Ask for "HAIR VIM" and do not accept anything sald be 'JUST AS GOOD.' There is nothing "just as good as HAIR VIM. On sale at all first-class Drug stores at Hair Shops. 35 cents. 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The subject was handled in a masterly fashion and all who were present agreed that "it was good to have been there." The Rev. Delaney declined an invitation to speak at the First M. E. church to be present with us. While in the city Rev. Delaney was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Anthony Josey. The Griggs Concert Company to Appear in Madison The Griggs Concert Company of Chicago will appear in Madison, Monday night, May 19, under the Auspices of Local Organization of WI Wit Race Con The Local Branc hof Cooperative and Development Assn. Meet Friday Night, May 16, Mt. Zion Church Every race man and woman are cordially invited to be present. We are to prepare for the Race Convention which will convene in Madison June 17, 18, 19. Be on time 8:30 p. m. JACK JOHNSON TO BOX SAM LANGFORD IN MEX!CO ON JULY 4 Thirteen years ago, at Chelsea, Mass., Sam Langford, then a middleweight, lost a 15-round decision to Jack Johnson, a heavyweight, who knocked Sam down a couple of times during the milling. Sam got bigger, Johson became champion, but never again could the Boston Baby entice "Lil Arthur" into the squared circle. But today it is different, Sig Hart, representing Langford, and Gus Rhodes, a cousin of Johnson's met recently and concluded all arrangements for a finish fight between the two warriors in the bulrling at Juarez, Mex., on July 4th. Some eight or nine years ago this would have been a wonderful battle, worth going miles to see, and even at this late date it promises a lively evening, or maybe it will be held in the Grower tions IN'S, Laven- tion Powder; cream; Tetter ower (Extra ile Shampoo- Oil; Battle- Comb. We Are W We are building our bran Indian H Hair Grower Preparations MME. E. J. 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Once used, always used—praised on every hand, "Bred in old Kentucky, Born where the Blue Grass Grows." After trying the rest, now try the Best. Agents wanted everywhere. Best terms, send $5.00 for Agents outfit and begin to earn money today. I have helped others; I can help you. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Wm. Harris, W. Dayton, has been confined to her bed for several days, her many friends wish for her early recovery. Mrs. Owens, was in the city over andday to see her little grand daughter race, who is now much improved at the General Hospital. The Rev. J. S. Woods, was a guest the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hines title in the city. Mrs. Wm. Abrams, M. N. G. read and cellant paper, Mr. W. R. Harris, N. P. undered a solo, and Mr. Geo. E. Bucker, N. G., presided at the Annual thanksgiving Sermon of the Odd Fellows and Ruthites at the St. Paul A. E. church Sunday afternoon. The Mission Workers, met at the one of Mrs. Mary E. Hines on Wednesday evening with quite a few members present. The Grigg's Concert singers will appear in Madison at the Kehl's Hall on Sunday evening, May 19. The public we requested to hear them. The Live Pigeon Pie Social given at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on Thursday evening by Chairman Martha Hardy was a decided success. Mr. W. R. Harris and Editor J. Ansony, will attend and appear on the program at the dedication and formal opening of the C. M. E. Institutional march Sunday, May 18, Milwaukee. Mrs. Thos Horton returned from Beit, Wis., Monday, where she went to send Mother's Day with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner were the inner guests of their daughter Mrs. J. F. Webb, State St., Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sims, Chicago, Ill., are the city where they will make their future home. They are stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kishino, assett St. Prof. E. Champ Worrick will spend the week end in Chicago, Ill. Miss Salena Adkins was recipient of many birthday tokens on her birthday Saturday last. Mr. Wm. Hughes was on the sick list few days last week. Four talented singers and performers will appear at Kehl's Hall Monday night May 19, under the auspices of Race Convention. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson are spending the week end in Chicago, visiting ir. and Mrs. Claude Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Gentry. Don't fail to hear the Griggs Concert company Monday night at Kehl's Hall. Attend the meeting at Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday night, to help arrange for the Race Convention. Howard the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. hephard is persuasing a course in Dentry in the University of Minn. He as A No. 1 Orchestra of his fellow students and they are making good. --- AGENTS WATCH US GROW MME. E. J. CAIN. President. We Are Going To Share Our Fortune With You. We Need $15,000 We are going to buy and build a six story office building, apartment and labratory, to manufacture our brand of goods; The Famous Black Hawk Indian Hair Grower. Onward We Go; Are You With Us? 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Langford blames Johnson for his refusal to give him a crack at the title, and the Boston Baby has already started active training as he never tried before to be in tiptop shape when the gong rings at Mexico. SHERIFF REFUSES TO HANG COLORED MAN (Blade News Service) LEESVILLE, La., May 15.—The Leesville jail holds a colored man who is sentenced to be hanged in August of this year. Neither the sheriff nor deputy sheriff relish the task the court has set for them. An attempt was made to place the burden on the Shreveport authorities, but they refused on the grounds that the jurisdiction came within the confines of Vernon parish. PROGRESS IN NEGRO EDUCATION There has been a wonderful increase in the readiness of Southern school superintendents and school boards to urge the appropriation of money for colored schools. Recently the Legislature of South Carolina appropriated $74,000 for the annual work of the State Colored Agricultural and Mechanical College at Orangeburg. The Legislature of Louisiana appropriated $25,000 for a new building at the state school for colored youth to meet the $25,000 offered by the General Education Board. Now the county school boards are paying for the larger part of the Jeanes teachers' salaries through out the South. Recently the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in North Carolina said that it was the aim of the Department of Education to provide a good high school for colored boys and girls in every county. At present there are 14 county training schools in North Carolina. Last year there were 54 of these advanced schools in the South, to which the Jeanes Fund gave $30,000, the General Education Board, $15,000, and the county authorities, $152,000. This year there are 73 of these schools which give colored youth some valuable training through the tenth grade. Virginia now has six and plans to have twelve next year.—James H. 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The Warden Rev. J. S. Woods returned from Madison where he delivered the Annual Sermon to the Odd Fellows. He expressed himself as being highly pleased with the visit, be ing pleasantly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Hines, Editor and Mrs. Joscy Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Rev. L. J. Phillips. Rev. Sutton has returned from a trip to La Crosse, and reports a pleasant visit. When you come to Milwaukee call at the Center, 3118 Cherry St., and if you are in quest of employment the Free Bureau will be pleased to render your assistance. Two hundred men can secure work in the Tannery at from $24 to $25 per week, unskilled labor. Call on or address the Warden of the Center at once. Mr. S. J. Fountain of Chicago, was a guest at the Center last week, he is in the Undertaking business in Chicago and Evanston. Mr. Price Woods, a practical printer has taken charge of the printing office and is putting out first class job work Give him a call. Hon. Wm. H. 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Depot Phone Bad Learn to Grow Hair and Make e Cheap ats, Suits, Shoes, Hats, s and Shoes so— and Suit Cases YOU DON'T WANT ed and Repaired While Wait STORE BE BUILDING Phone Badger 7400 For Sale Cheap Second Hand Overcoats, Suits, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' Coats and Shoes —Also— Rings, Watches and Suit Cases I BUY ANYTHING YOU DON'T WANT Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired While You Wait JOE'S STORE ELVER HOUSE BUILDING Opposite C. & N. W. Depot Phone Badger 7400 Learn to Grow Hair and Make Money Complete Course by mail or by personal instructions. A diploma from Leila College of Hair Culture is a passport to prosperity. Is your hair short breaking off, thin or falling out? Does your scalp itch? Have you more than a normal amount of dandruff? Write fc. booklet which tells of the positive cures of all scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out and starts it at once to growing. Beware of imitations—all of the Mme. C. J. Walker Preparations are put up in yellow boxes. A six weeks' trial treatment sent to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all money orders payable to Mme. C. J. Walker. Send stamps for reply. Agents Wanted. Write for terms. See your nearest Walker Agent or Writ THE MADAM C. J. WALKER MFG. C 640 North West Street, Indiana Hair Grower tune walker Agent or Write WALKER MFG. CO. Indianapolis, Ind. See your nearest Walker Agent or Write THE MADAM C. J. WALKER MFG. CO. 640 North West Street. Indianapolis Ind Hair Grower Board of Directors Mme. E. J. Cain, Pres., Louisville, Ky.; Hon. Frank Williams, Legal Counsel, Atty. at Law, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. J. T. Hill, Teacher, Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. W. J. Wood, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Bettie Stay, Madison, Ala. Thos. W. Cain, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Fannoe B. Hall, Harrodsburg, Ky. E. J. CAIN, Secy, and Treas. WE WILL INVEST YOUR MONEY AND MAKE MONEY The first $15,000 received from shares will be invest in Louisville Real Estate, 2 lots whose value will increase 95% within 90 days. We will then erect a 6-story brick building, the basement will be used for researching, fire or ground floor, will be used as Beauty Parlors, Off-Laboratory, Waiting Rooms and Instructing Rooms. Second floor will be 75 living rooms for students. This fourth, fifth, sixth floors will be used for a Hotel, as the is no Hotels in the city of Louisville for Colored People. All of this will begin to pay as soon as opened. I have given you inside facts, cash in on it. For further information address me personally. Mme E. J. Cain, Pr. Box 2331, Louisville, Ky. NOTICE We will soon publish a Weekly News Paper, known the Guiding Star of Truth; which will be the official organ of this Co-operation. If you are interested in Negro up-send $1,00 for this paper for one year. This will also give employment to the members of the Race. Emory Jas. Cain, Secy. & Treas. P. O. Box 2331. Louisville, Ky. Mme E. J. Cain, President Says: I am in this business to succeed. I cannot succeed without carrying our Company to success. We are incorporated under the Laws of Kentucky for $15,000 Capitol Stock. Our $15,000 will be invested in Real Estate so you see you cannot lose. MAIL THIS QUICK MONEY AND MAKE IT MONEY Your shares will be invested when whose value will increase when erect a 6-story brick used for researching, first by Beauty Parlors, Office Instructing Rooms, Secrets for students. Third, used for a Hotel, as there isville for Colored People. It is soon as opened. I have on it. For further inform-Mme E. J. Caine, Pres., NEW News Paper, known as which will be the official organ interested in Negro uplift year. This will also give the Race, Main, Secy. & Treas. P. O. Box 2331, Louisville, Ky. d. I cannot succeed with success. We are incorpor-ucky for $15,000 Capital in Real Estate so you WE WILL INVEST YOUR MONEY AND MAKE IT MAKE MONEY The first $15,000 received from shares will be invested in Lousville Real Estate, 2 lots whose value will increase 95% within 90 days. We will then erect a 6-story brick building, the basement will be used for researching, first or ground floor, will be used as Beauty Parlor, Office Laboratory, Waiting Rooms and Instructing Rooms. Second floor will be 75 living rooms for students. Third, fourth, fifth, sixth floors will be used for a Hotel, as there is no Hotels in the city of Lousville for Colored People. All of this will begin to pay as soon as opened. I have given you inside facts, cash in on it. For further information address me personally. Mme E. J. Caine, Pres., Box 2331, Louisville, Ky. NOTICE We will soon publish a Weekly News Paper, known as the Ginding Star of Truth; which will be the official organ of this Co-operation. If you are interested in Negro uplift send $1 00 for this paper for one year. This will also give employment to the members of the Race. I am in this business to succeed. I cannot succeed without out carrying our Company to success. We are incorporated under the Laws of Kentucky for $15,000 Capital Stock. Our $15,000 will be invested in Real Estate so you see you cannot lose. MAIL THIS QUICK THE BLACK HAWK INDIAN MFG. CO., INC. M.M.E. E. J. CAIN, PRESIDENT, paidDear Madam: I hereby make application for ..... Shares of the Capital Stock of the Black Hawk Indian Mfg. Co., Louisville, Ky. Organized for the purpose of Manufacturing Toilet Goods and the Famous Black Hawk Indian Hogrower, Buying Real Estate, Building a Six Story Medical Building and employing Negro Girls. Capital Stock $15,000 divided into 7,500 Shares at $2.00 each fully paid and non assessable. Enclosed please find ..... Post Office Order Bank Draft, Express Money Order or Certified Check or Shares. Name ..... No. Street ..... Court R. F. D. No. ..... Sta. Shares of the Hawk Indian Mfg. Co. of the purpose of Manufactur- ing Black Hawk Indian Hair building a Six Story Modern Girls. Capital Stock at $2.00 each fully paid Post Office Order. Order or Certified Check for County. State. I hereby make application for..... Shares of the Capital Stock of the Black Hawk Indian Mfg. Co. of Louisville, Ky. Organized for the purpose of Manufactur- ing Toilet Goods and the Famous Black Hawk Indian Hair Grower, Buying Real Estate, Building a Six Story Modern Building and employing Negro Girls, Capital Stock $15,600 divided into 7,500 Shares at $2,000 each fully paid and non assessable. Enclosed please find..... Post Office Order, Bank Draft, Express Money Order or Certified Check for ..... Shares. Name..... Street..... County. No..... Street..... County. R. F. D. No..... State. PARIS.—A Havas dispatch from Dijon states that American Army authorities at Is Sur Tille, a village near that city, have sentenced and hanged an American lieutenant for an attack upon a little girl who died in consequence of the injuries received. A. E. H. MADAM C. J. WALKER President of the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company and the Leila College, 610 N. West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. NOTICE paidDear Madam ```markdown ``` 75 Serge Suits, Satin Dresses, Taffeta Dresses, Party Dresses and Women's Suits Sold as high as $25.00 to close out at $5.00 One-half Price for New Taffeta Dresses One-half Price for One Lot of Suits 100 Skirts Plaid Poplin $3.95 The following address of General John H. Sherburne of the 92nd Division on the fighting qualities of the Colored soldiers under his command in France nails as a tie any criticism directed against our boys overseas. The address was delivered at the National Conference on Lynching held at New York City on Monday and Tuesday this week, and is reported through the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. At this meeting whose purpose is to secure for the Negro fair play and equal protection of the law, it is my privilege as well as my duty to testify to the high achievement of the Negro in a line of military activity in which he had never before been tried. The fighting qualities of the Colored soldier are too well known to need comment, but until the German war their service had been in the infantry and cavalry arms and they had never served as artillery either in the American army or in any other army. When I was assigned to the 1957 Field Artillery Brigade the artillery authorities of the expeditionary force were frank in saying that they considered the experiment an impossibility and I joined the brigade with a bad heart and a full certainty that the jaws of the trap had at last closed upon me. Even the ever kind French friends shook their heads in doubt. But after the first day with the brigade my barometer began to go up. The first impression was the marvelous spirit of the men, their neatness of appearance, their military courtesy and their discipline was most striking; and they were so earnest in their desire to learn and excel. The brigade never failed to do creditably any task it was called upon to do, and many appreciative and flattering things were said about it by the military authorities who observed its work. Perhaps the best testimony, however, is the fact that when the intelligence officer of the German division opposite came into our lines at the close of hostilities, he refused to believe that the artillery supporting the Colored infantry was not French artillery. But perhaps second and above the performance of the merely technical duties was the splendid quality of the morale of the brigade. The courage of the men under fire was without criticism. The men booked for leader, situp, but they did not show fear and were always ready to do what they were called upon for. In some instances gun crews and telephone lines men showed a very notable courage and determination under fire. At all times and under all conditions the men showed a fine cheerfulness and willingness. Their conduct was almost flawless and they left each officer with the good will and affection of the French civilians. I cannot pay too high a tribute to the splendid spirit of both officers and men of the brigade. The officers gave themselves to their task in the fullest measure and the credit of the brigade's achievement is in a large part due to their work and especially to Colonels O'Neil of the 19th Prosser of the 20th, Carpenter of the 31st and Andrus of the Ammunition Train, but their inspiration was the spirit of the men who have known throughout an ingerness to learn a determination to excel and adhere to the rules and ideals of military service unequalled in my experience and measuring up to the highest ideal of American patriotism. By Wm. Anthony Aery (Special to Wisconsin Weekly Blade) HAMPTON, Va., May 15—Hon William H. Taft, president of the Hampton Institute Board of Trustees, speaking in "Ogden Hall" at the Fifty first Anniversary exercises of Hampton Institute, which included the celebration of the School's Semi centennial, paid tribute to the work of Armstrong, Frissell, and Gregg. He said, "Hampton is a great National instrument of progress, invented by General Armstrong and perfected by Doctor Frissell. It is given to few schools to be a pioneer in education, as Hampton has been. Hampton is the mother of a new system of education. General Armstrong conceived the possibility of uniting mental training with that of the hand in useful trade." Rev. Dr. M. Ashby Jones of Atlanta speaking for the white South, outlined "Hampton's Contribution to National Education." Dr. Jones said, "The glory of Hampton is that she is the first to give the Negro an opportunity to speak for himself. Hampton said, 'We do not know what the Negro is capable of, for he has never had an opportunity to speak for himself.'" Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute declared that General Armstrong hoped that "through Hampton's work there would come a better understanding between the North and South and a more sympathetic and helpful relation between the two races"—and the hope has been realized. Dr. Lucien E. Warner brought greetings from the American Missionary Association, "the mother of Hampton Institute," which in 1887, at the request of Samuel C. Armstrong, bought the tract of 157 acres on which the Hampton School has been built. Homer L. Ferguson, president and general manager of the Newport New Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, was elected a Hampton trustee. The Board has authorized on the recommendation of Dr. James E. Gregg the institution of an advanced, two year, teacher training course. Dr. Gregg announced the following gifts: from the family of Robert C. Ogden, appropriate platform furniture for the completion of "Ogden Hall," from the family of Capt. Charles B. Wilder, $20,000; from the General Education Board, $25,000 for the maintenance of "Ogden Hall," and from the Hampton Alumni Association $5,500 for scholarships. Moorfield Storey of Boston spoke to the alumni on the value of cooperation between white and colored people "I have been astonished and inspired," said Mr. Storey, "by what I have seen. The lesson which Hampton is teaching this country is the lesson which every citizen ought to learn." "Ogden Hall," which is a $200,000 auditorium with a soaring capacity of 2,000, designed by Ludlow & Peabody and built by The Whitney Company of New York, and is also a National tribute to the memory of Robert Curtis Ogden, was dedicated with addresses by Rev Dr. Wilton Merle Smith of New York, Isaac Fisher of Pisk University and Chancellor Kirkland of Vanderbilt University. Suits, Satin Dresses, Party Women's d as high as $25 close out at $5.9 Price for New Taffet Price for One Lot Plaid Poplin . . PARSON'S 121 State St. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15.—Upon the highest authority it is declared that Hon. Emmett J. Scott, Assistant Secretary of War, will leave his position as Secretary of War on July 1, 1919. That he will go back to Tuskegee for a period at least, as Secretary, is prophesied, but that he will permanently remain there is questioned. There have been many alluring offers made to Mr. Scott to enter large business corporations in the North, but these, it seems, have been uniformly turned down. The offer, however, which is still open, and which rumor presists in having him accept, is that of a directing official or cashier in a Colored bank that has long been in contemplation in New York. That rumor connects the names of Bankers Brown and Stevens of Philadelphia, with enterprise. That Tuskegee can ill afford to lose its most efficient secretary and one of the most level-headed and far seeing diplomats of the Race, all agree. But that a series of circumstances both at Washington and at Tuskegee have made this change possible, if not probable, those who know declare certain. SCOTT ASKED TO REMAIN (Blade News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15. Besides filling the very important position of Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, Dr Emmett J. Scott Secretary of Tuskegee Institute, has prepared an authentic history of the World War, containing several hundred illustrations, showing the part the Negro soldiers of the world took in "making the world safe for democracy." Dr Scott has been asked by the Secretary of War to retain his positions, for which he gets $1.90 a year in order that the gigantic work of reconstruction may have the benefit of Doctor Scott's rich experience. FOURTEEN MEN KILLED IN MINE EXPLOSION FOURTEEN MEN KILLED IN MINE EXPLOSION (Blade News Service) BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 15—Fourteen Colored miners were killed in an explosion at Majestic mine, near here, this morning. Eight men were probably fatally injured. The dead: Ed Ferguson, Noah Tyson, Wool Hooks, Richard Archibald, Alex Johnson, Elliott Douglas, Jack Walthall, Lige Hooks, Ensley Hooks, Grant Hatrnsworth, Roger Williams, Claude Williams, Elbert Hurt and 'im Moseloy. Those probably fatally injured are: Mia in Arnold and Evyage People. As the injured were brought out they were rushed to the Birmingham infirmaries. Late Thursday night it was reported that their conditions were serious. Nothing could be said, according to hospitals, as to whether they would recover or not. W. B. Blank, Federal District Engineer, bureau of mines, reached the mines soon after the explosion, and stayed underground doing rescue work until late at night. Morris W. Bush president of the Majestic Coal Company, which owns and operates the mine, was on the scene a few hours after the explosion. HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK Fifth Avenue and 44th Street NEW YORK Sauce for the Goose "I know no method to secure the repeal of bad laws so effectual as their strict construction," said General Augural of 1869. There is a world of practical wisdom in this home is particularly applicable to the prohibition legislation. Beer, No Work," is not the weapon wherewith to fight to the law is contrary to the true spirit of American life. The Harriman National Bank would favor Grant the Eighteenth Amendment be added to the Constitution scrupulously observed. At the same time, let the moment for which Lincoln fought and died, be observed uluousness in every state of the Union, including those where the negro vote, even when it is cast, is not counted not permitted to be cast. Incidentally, of 380,710 colored men inducted in draft, 239,077, or 65%, were citizens of Southern state white contribution was only 370,269. Mississippi gave 19,206 white; South Carolina, 25,798 colored, 18,261, 28,711 colored, 27,494 white; Georgia, 34,303 colored, Florida, 12,904 colored, 12,012 white. While the Harriman National Bank is not direct the wisdom or justice of negro suffrage or prohibition directly and deeply, with the rights and privileges conferred by the principles of the Constitution under successfully achieved 130 years of our national life. —The Sun, the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws tion," said General Grant in his in- wisdom in this honest utterance that hibition legislation. Rebellion, "No wherewith to fight it. Opposition spirit of American democracy. would favor Grant's method, and if it to the Constitution, would have it one time, let the Fifteenth Amend- died, be observed with like scrup- ion, including those Southern states is cast, is not counted, and is often men inducted into the Service by ans of Southern states whose total 9. Mississippi gave 24,066 colored, 88 colored, 18,261 white; Louisiana, orgia, 34,303 colored, 32,538 white; Bank is not directly concerned with rage or prohibition, it is concerned, its and privileges of citizenship, as Constitution under which we have our national life. "I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effectual as their strict construction," said General Grant in his inaugural of 1869. There is a world of practical wisdom in this honest utterance that is particularly applicable to the prohibition legislation. Rebellion, "No Beer, No Work," is not the weapon wherewith to fight it. Opposition to the law is contrary to the true spirit of American democracy. The Harriman National Bank would favor Grant's method, and if the Eighteenth Amendment be added to the Constitution, would have it scrupulously observed. At the same time, let the Fifteenth Amendment for which Lincoln fought and died, be observed with like scrupulousness in every state of the Union, including those Southern states where the negro vote, even when it is cast, is not counted, and is often not permitted to be cast. Incidentally, of 360,710 colored men inducted into the Service by draft, 239,077, or 65%, were citizens of Southern states whose total white contribution was only 370,269. Mississippi gave 24,066 colored, 19,296 white; South Carolina, 25,798 colored, 18,261 white; Louisiana, 28,711 colored, 27,494 white; Georgia, 34,303 colored, 32,538 white; Florida, 12,904 colored, 12,012 white. While the Harriman National Bank is not directly concerned with the wisdom or justice of negro suffrage or prohibition, it is concerned, directly and deeply, with the rights and privileges of citizenship, as conferred by the principles of the Constitution under which we have successfully achieved 130 years of our national life. —The Sun, New York. TIME. WALKER IS IMPROVING NEGROES ORGANIZE TO GUARD CITIZENSHIP MME. WALKER IS NEGROES ORGANIZE TO IMPROVING GUARD CITIZENSHIP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Reports Huge Increase in Membership During the War. Fought Jim Crowism in Army and Lynching Colored people of the United States are awakening to the need for organization to assure them the guarantee and privileges of citizenship which are at present denied them, according to the annual report just published in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Throughout the country 85 new branches and 24,712 members, largely colored, were added to the organization, or an increase of 375 per cent in membership and over 100 per cent in the number of branches. "The Association is striving to become so strong in numbers and so effective in method," says the report, "that no President, no governor, North or South, no member of Congress of any party and no mayor of a city will dare to commit any indignity against colored people without realizing that the legitimate and constitutional rights of the race will be defended in the Ripp's B Starting Fri and continuing for MEN'S SH Big Friday, Ripp's Big Removal Sale Starting Friday, May 16th at 9 a.m. and continuing for 30 days if the stock will last at these prices Mens $6 and $7 black Oxford Men's $12 Edwin Clapp brown Oxford Men's $7.50 black Calf Oxford Men's $8.00 Vici Kid, me dium toe A SHOE SALE THA THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY BLADE (B'ade News Service) NEW YORK, May 15.—The illness of Mme. C. J. Walker, which caused such widespread anxiety among her large circle of friends and business associates throughout the country a week ago, has diminished to the point at which her physician, Major Ward, contemplates allowing his patient to see a few of her friends by the end of this week. Mme. Walker is now at her new residence, Villa Lewaro, Irvington-on-the Hudson, where, under the direction of Dr. Ward, bulletins as to her condition are issued daily from her New York home, 108 West 156th street. Miss Violet Davis, chief bookkeeper of the Mme. C. J. Walker Company, is here from the Indianapolis office. In stalling a new system for the Eastern Branch of the business. Miss Davis has been with the company for more than four years. Her work represents a hundred per cent efficiency. The clerks and managers of the various lines of Mme. Walker's business are all doing their best work during her illness, which shows that they have a strong personal interest in the success of their employer. DANCING—Esther Beach tonight. Adri 10 per cent Discount on all Edwin Clapp Shoes. Men's $9.50 dark brown mei um toe $8.45 Men's Oxfords Odds and Ends -The Sun, New York. press, on the platform, at the ballot box and in the courts." In making public the report, John R. Shilladay, secretary of the Association, said the membership had been increased since January 1, by 40 branches and 9,000 additional members. This increase he said, was more than the total membership a year ago. KILBANE BARELY SHADES TOUGH SYRACUSE BATTLER OLDVELAND, O. May 15.—Featherweight John Kilbane barely had the Your Sp Is Here We feel for our st large and eluding a colors in and soft Your Spring Hats Here— We feel sure of it, for our stocks are so large and varied, including all the best colors in both stiff and soft models. Baillie Hedquist Co. The Newyear House of Madison OUTLET STO 11 So. Pinckney Street OUTLET STO 11 So. Pinckney Street OUTLET STORE 11 So. Pinckney Street SALE Ladies fancy Organdie Waists, all colors and white $1.19 Millinery sample line of low priced trimmed hats at $1.95 Ladies fancy Organdie Waists, all colors and white $1.19 Millinery sample line of low priced trimmed hats at $1.95 Children's Hats at 95c Untrimmed Hats at 19c White oxfords and pumps at $1.79 Men's best Dress Shoes at $2.75 Ladies' Pump Specials Patent and Dull Finish $1.95,$2.95,$3.95 to $6.85 Ladies' $9.00 black Suege Pumps . . . $7.95 Ladies' $7 Patent and Kid Pumps . . . $5.95 Ladies $7 Dull Kid Pumps . . . . . $4.95 Ladies $8.00 Colonial Kid Patent Pumps . $6.45 Ladies' $7 Brown Calf Walking Heel Pumps $4.95 $5.00 Black and White Satin . . . . . . $1.95 $7.00 Dull Kid Oxfords . . . . . . $5.45 $4.50 Black Kid, Low Heels . . . . . $2.95 $8.00 Brown Calf Walking Heel . . . . $6.95 $9.50 Black Suede Oxfords at . . . . . $8.45 --- shade in a 10 round fight here last night with Ralph Brady, Syracuse Brady proved a tough battler, making the champion miss many blows, but Kilbane finished strong. It was a tame encounter. KID CANNON FLOPS YOUNG GOTCH IN STRAIGHT FALLS CHICAGO, May 15.—Hughie "Kid Cannon, Chicago, won his first professional match by defeating Youns Gotch in straight falls here last night. Cannon flopped his man for the first fall in 16 minutes and the second three minutes later. oring Hat Take it home with you tomorrow T STORE ackney Street e Waists, all $1.19 of low priced trimmed $1.95 95c 19c umps at $1.79 oes at $2.75 Sale at 9 a. m. at these prices Pump Specials and Dull Finish $1.95,$2.95,$3.95 to $6.85 Pumps $7.95 Pumps $5.95 S $4.95 Patent Pumps $6.45 Walking Heel Pumps $4.95 Oxfords Tin $1.95 $5.45 Heels $2.95 Heel $6.95 S at $8.45 SLE MADISON! Madison, Wis.