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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-21
ABBEWLLE IS. CO. BUSINESS
MEN CONDEMN LYNCHlNG.
Murderers of Anthony Crawford Are
Enemies to City and State.

The following resolutions were adopt
ed by the business men of Abbevile,
). G., in regard to the prevalence of
mob violence in the state and with
particular reference to the lynchirg Of
Anthony Crawford OF that city in De-
tober. The resolutions read:
We, the citizens of the city Of Abbeville
in mass meeting assembled, do hereby ex-
I press in unqualified terms our disapproval
or the recent violent acts of certain per
sons committed In our community and the
spirit of lawles-ness that seems rife in the
county resulting in continued acts of law
lessness Il is
Resolved, That the sheriff of Abbeville
county, the mayor Of Abbeyile the police
force and every officer of the county and
city be urged to use every effort to en-
( force the law and TO protect the citizens Of
the town and county regardless of condi-
ton or color.
Resolved. further. That we do hereby
pledge ourselves as individuals to give to
the officers Of 1Le law our physical sup
port in maintaining the law.
Resolved. further, That If it be neces-
sary to carry out this determination
the aid of the state and federal govern
ment be called in order that every citizen
may enjoy his rights under the constitu-
ton
Resolved. further, That a committee.
with Captain j. l.. Perrin as chairman,
be appointed for the purpose of ascertain
ing what can be done toward the organi-
cation Of a local military company for the
protection of the citizens of this county
and for maintaining order in our midst;
that this committee be empowered to act
in the premises.
Resolved, further That every citizen of
the town OF Abbeville be assured the pro-
lection of the men of this meeting as long
as he obeys the laws of the state and pur-
sues only his own legitimate business.
Resolved, <Grther, That meeting Of the
law abiding citizens of Abbeville county be
called to meet in this court house on next
Monday at noon to perfect an organiza-
tin for enforcing law and order In this
county, and that every community in the
county be represented at this meeting, and
that steps be taken to show to the people
of the state and United States that the men
Of Abbeville county will defend the law
and protect the citizens Of the common
wealth in the enjoyment OF Gil rights
guaranteed by the law.
At the meeting on Nov. 10 the above
resolutions were indorsed by prOmi-
nent citizens from all parts OF the cOun-
ty and a committee Of twelve men ap-
pointed. "who shall have for their du-
ties the furtherance Of the ends sought
by the meeting by taking up with the
citizens of the county the matters dis
cussed and endeavoring to bring about
a proper understanding between the
people of the county and due OBJ
servance of the laws of the land"
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-21

Mr.. Lewis served as ordnance SER
geant and regimental sergeant major
in the Eighth Regiment, Illinois Ma
tional Guard, having previously served
as sergeant in the old Ninth Battalion
under Major John c. Buckner.
He has served for number of
years as secretary of the executive
committee Of the Second Ward Re
publican Club. During his connection
with the office of Luther Latin Mills
he was on one occasion special mes
senger to Governor Altgeld, bearing
important documents in an effort to
save from hanging a man condemned
to die.
Aside from a continuous church
membership for a number Of years.
Mr.. Lewis has been a member of the
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
for over II years. He has served from
the most subordinate positions to that
of major general commanding the pa
triarchy or uniform branch Of the Or
der, succeeding to the office held by
the late Major General John c. Buck
ner under whom he served as adju-
tant general and with whom he at
tended the Odd Fellows grand session
at Atlanta, Ga, in 1912. He is a mem
Der of the Appomattox Club of Chi
cago.
Mr.. Lewis's family consists of his
wife and four children-two boys,
aged Z and 16, and two girls, aged 5
and ID. They reside at 1888 Forest
Avenue, Chicago.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-21
MllaStOneS In Career Of the
Rev. H. A. Booker.
PAID FOR OWN EDUCATION
Officials and Menrbe Of ST. Paul Ban.
fist Church In New York Unite In
Celebrating Tenth Anniversary of
Their Diiisent Leader-Much Good
Has Been Accomplished.
By N. BARNETT DODsoN.

New York.-The appreciation shown
to many leaders in the various lines OF
religious and educational work by
those among whom they labor il a
most notable sign of progress in our
social life. One such event recently
took place at the st. Pauls Baptist
church in this city when the officials,
members and friends united in a mag
niticent celebration Of the tenth ami
versary of the Rev. ii. Arthur Booker,
the successful pastor Of the above
named church.
The committee in charge of the cele-
bration was headed by Deacon Will
liam ii. Turner. The auditorium Of
the edifice was tastefully decorated
with the national cOlors, potted plants
and cut flowers. The ushers were
chosen from the female members IN
der the direction of Mrs. Jennie Small
wood. They were beautifully gowned
and wore their regallas, which desig-
mated the auxiliary to which they be-
long.
The efficient work of the deacon
board is fine tribute to the Rev. Mr.
Booker as a Baptist doctrinarian. for
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-21
THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOBS
Governor Manning Makes Effort to
BRING Lynchers to Trial.

The lynching of Anthony Crawford
at Abbeville, S. c., on Oct. u by an
Infatuated mob of white men has caus-
ed the chief executive of the state and
other officials of the law deep concern.
Prominent citizens in many parts near
the scene of the murder have express
ed their disapproval of the lynching.
Mr.. Crawford was a well to do colored
citizen, n business man of wide infiu-
ence. Mr.. Crawford's only Offense was
that of defending himself like a man,
in dispute with white man who
kept a store, over the price of an arti-
Gle which Mr.. Crawford wished to buy.
The Crawford family has been order
ed from the state, so it is said, but as a
guarantee that the Crawford family is
to be defended in their right to live in
South Carolina and enjoy the property
accumulated by three generations Gov
ernOr Manning has written Oswald
Garrison Willard, vice president of the
National Association For the Advance
ment Of Colored People, a letter in
which he says:
Il realize the gravity of this offense
and am determined to do everything
in my power to bring the offenders to
Justice l have called on the sheriff Of
Abbeville county TO take the necessary
steps To prevent any unlawful action
with regard to the expulsion of the
family of Crawford.
Il am giving serious consideration
to this matter with Il view to making
recommendations to the legislature, so
as to be able to deal with such condi-
tons when they arise"
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-21

the majority Of the present members
Of the board were ordained and train
ed to the work since Or. Booker be
came pastor of the church. The pro-
gram of exercises was presided over
by the Rev. Dr. Granville Hunt. The
choir furnished appropriate music, and
Deacon J. o. Cross and Il. X. Harper,
a licentiate OF the church. took part
III the opening OF the program.
The following named persons repre-
scented the auxiliaries OF the church:
DeacOns, j. Il. Edwards; trustees. w
NJ. Johnson: Sunday school. Miss ia
ME Freeland: Missionary society. Mrs
Ritter Hall; ushers, j. l.. Brown; lady
ushers. Mrs jamie Smallwood; Il. y.
p, L. literary. Miss Julia simmons:
the Busy Bee club. Mrs. jamie Ander
son; the Royal Banner club. Miss Mary
Smith, the Progressive club Mrs
Clara Moore: the Bull Moose club
Mrs. BESSIE Anderson; the Helping
Hand club, Mrs. Florence Harris. the
Lily Of the Valley club. Miss Edna
BANKS; the brilliant star club. Mrs
Martha Jackson; the Joseph club, Mas
ter Harrel Bats PASTOR Aid society
Miss Marion Johnson; the Cheerful
GiverS' club. Mrs. jeremiah Thomas
the choir, \. Ne Ancy; the church. W,
II. Turner. Clerk
The speakers and their subjects were
REV. Booker MS Pastor Rev NJ. r.
Iiuclcs u. u Rev. Booker ms Preach
er," Rev w. L. Lucas. i. r.. Il. H.,
REV. Rocker ms State Worker" Rev
G. II. Sims. u. d: "Rey. Booker as
I'inancicr," Rev. \. G.. Matthews. Il
D.: REV Booker as Friend and Citi.
zen" Rev. J. T., Robinson. Il. u. 4
brief response was made by Rev Mr.
Booker
The Rev Henry Arthur Booker. son
of William and Julia Booker. was born
In Amelia county Va about three
miles from Amelia court House. in 1879
As boy he attended the schools in
the county, hut when he MAS still very
young his mother died, leaving him.
with three brothers and one sister. TO
make their way IN the world as best
they could with the help of good
father. shortly after the death Of
his mother his father went TO Ri-h.
moud. Va. secured work and sent for
his children Here young Booker work
ed with his tuthet and then in other
places tin ISIS. when his father died
tie then wont North. going first -
Stamford Conn, where he remained
for about a wear. and then 10 Brook
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS.
Twelfth Annual Meeting Scheduled For
Nashville, Tenn, June 49, IS, 1917.


Nashville. Tenn, June IS, 1917.
Nashville. Notwithstanding 10 an
nouncemcut. this city is to entertain
the twelfth session of the Baptist sun
day school congress. Such was the re
port Of the Rev. Henry Alien Boyd.
secretary OF the congress movement,
the last week in November The date
of the congress, declared Secretary
Boyd. is June 1918. inclusive
The sunday school congress has met
twice before ia Nashville, and each
meeting has been largely attended.
Nashville capturing the meeting this
time seems to have hccu on account Of
a mutual understanding between the
officials of the state convention and the
congress movement after their recent
meeting
Chairman Clark. who has served as
chairman since the beginning. and Or.
II. H. Boyd. director of the congress
movement stated that there would be
gathered here sunday school workers
and sunday school EXPERTS from every
portion OF the United States
one Of the chief departments Of the
Sunday Sehoo. y0U-rvS> Is the i. Y,
T. L. departments which includes work.
crs and members Of r. y L. L. soeje-
ties from every missionary BantiSt
church in the United States There
are fourteen other departments
one OF The big features of the con.
sreSS for the next year viii be tie
great boy adet cucampWeut and the
big Motoka AND Ca'eaa demonstration
Reduced round trip rates are TO lie
CrNN.ed ~ all roads.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-21

itdtTlSpui =, ill's
\ Young man of pleasing appear
ance whose friends are legions.
Baths Of Diccletian.
1t is said that when the tdthS Of
Diocletian were in operation they must
have accommodated rot fewer than
3,0oc bathcrS at a time, With some
of the cmperors bathing seems 10 have
been o sort of fad, as they expended
vast sums i'm the erection Of lighthouses
and bathing apparatus. piocictian.
however 0ccS not depend entirely en-
the haths for his place in history He
became emperor IN Isl \ II. and alb
Dictated IN oV5, Two years before his
ahdicatiou he became very active in
prosecuting Christians, SO much So
that in the annals OF martyrdom his
reign is alluded TO as the Diocletian
era" Ii is said that the Diocletian
baths were built by Christians. 10000
OF them being compelled to do the
work.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-21
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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-12-21
Sam'l r. Banks, Esq,
on Gov. Staff
Executives Department
State of Wisconsin

Who leaves Friday morning
for a visit to his home town,
Woodford County, Kentucky.
This being his first visit in
% years. He is held in the
highest esteem by all who
know him regardless of color.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
MRS. N. D. BAKER AIDS
SUFFRAGISTS' CAMPAIGN
Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. ouston Also
Enlist in Feminist Cause.

Mrs. Newton d. Baker, wife Of the Sec
retary Of War. has agreed to help the
National American Woman Suffrage As
sociation push the Federal amendment.
With Mrs. William Jennings Bryan, who
has also agreed to become one of the
Congressional aids" Of the Washington
committee, and Mrs. David F. Houston,
wife Of the Secretary Of Agriculture, Mrs.
Baker has agreed to do everything possi-
BILE to aid the national organization In its
fight.
All three women will take part in the
house warming Of the National Suffrage
Club" as the new Washington head
quarters Of the National Association Is to
be called, on Saturday night, assisting
Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, chairman of
the reception committee, and Miss Hello
ise Meyer, sister of former Secretary of
the Navy George Won L. Meyer chair
man Of the committee on arrangements.
The new headquarters is just of Scott
Circle, at 1926 Rhode Island avenue.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait. president
Of the National Association, will be pres
ent at the house-warming. Mrs. Walter
McNab Miller Is chairman OF the WASH
ington committee.
Assisting Mrs. Hartman on the recep-
ton committee will be Mrs. Houston,
Mrs. Brandeis, wife Of Justice Brandeis;
Mrs. Harriet Blaine Beale, Mrs. Leigh
Hunt, Mrs. Glendower Evans, OF Massa-
chusetts; Mrs. Gait, and Mrs. Walter Nc
Nab Miller, of Missouri.
Society girls who will assist in serving
will be Misses Katherine McClintock,
Mary Lord Andrews, Laura Delano. Eliz-
abeth Kingsbury, Susanne Chase, Doro-
thea owen and Mary Howry.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
YALELISTS GRADUTES;
1886 IN DIRECTORY
Living Alumni Of New Haven lnstitu-
ton Given Permanent Record.

The directory of living graduates OF
Yale University, issued this week mas
1916 holders of Yale degrees. This Is a
gain at the rate OF somewhat more than
500 a year over the total OF 1887 In 1913,
17,2s1 In 1872 15,95s in 1910, and 1855 In
1904 This rapid increase is due to the
large recent graduating classes, which
overbalance the number Of deaths IN the
older classes. The total number OF grad
yates to whom Yale has awarded degrees
according to the figures In the quinquen-
nial catalogue Of last year, is 3,164.
About two-thirds Of those who have grad
uated from Yale during the rs years OF
its history are now living.
Although the number Of living grad
yates has increased by well over 5000
since 1904 the university's records of its
graduates and its constant contract with
them has been SO maintained that there
Is actually a smaller number Of grad
yates whose addresses or occupations are
unknown now than was the case twelve
years agt. The address of but 292 and
the OCCUPATIONS of but 40 are not re-
ported IL the 1916 directory.
The most rapid increase has been In
the Wefern division. The ten cities with
largest Yale population are:
New York, 3,27S; New Haven, 1.645; Chi
cago, MS; Hartford, 517: Boston, 4s2;
BRIDGEPORT, 27S; Pittsburgh, 20; WASH
ington d. C.. 265; Philadelphia, 2s4s Cleve-
land, 20.
Othtr cities at a distance from New
/ Haven with large Yale groups are: Buff
falo, 1897 Cincinnati, ia; Denver, Colo,
ia; Detroit, 40; Honolulu, a; Kansas
City 10; Los Angeles, 113; Minneapolis
and st. Paul. III; Portland. Ore, 96; San
Francisco, 11s; Seattle. 9s. and St
Louis, II.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
GAINS 88,10l BOOKS

Dr. Herbert Putnam, librarian of Con-
gress, has submitted his annual report to
Congress. In the fiscal year ending June
30, 1916, there were S. 101 new books added
to the collection in the library, bringing
the total up to nearly two and half
million The library contains 2,451, ,974
books, 154, 200 maps and charts, T024S vol
umes and pieces Of music, and 392, 9O5
prints.
There were large additions made to the
Chinese Japanese and Korean collections,
credited to DR.. Walter T. Swingle. of the
bureau of plant industry. Among these
is a copy of the oldest piece of Japanese
printing extant.
A large number Of Yiddish volumes
were added, including the two Deirard
collections.
DR.. Putnam asks salary increases for
employees.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
BILL WOULD REGULATE
WEIGHT OF D. c. BREAD

bill b regulate the weight of bread
offered Or sale in the District was in
troduced in the House yesterday after
noon by Representative Bennett, of New
York.
The bll provides that all loaves OF
bread M inufactuTed and sold in the Dis
trict shdl weigh not less than one pound,
and tha half loaves weighing not less
than eiht ounces may be sold.
\ peaIty of 81 for each violation OF
: the terms of the bill is provided, The
bill staes that its restrictions shall not
apply q rolls or fancy bread weighing
less thin one pound.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
UNCLE SAM HARD HIT
BY HIGH Paper COST
Deficiency Appropriations Asked by
War and Treasury Departments.

Owing to the increased cost of paper
government departments are asking de-
ficiency appropriations, made necessary
by increased prices.
The Treasury and the War Department
both ask further appropriations, declar-
ing the sums available are not sufficient
to cover the needs of the departments
owing to the fact that every item Of sta
tionery has increased in cost from 10 to
200 per cent The average increase Is
given as 80 1-3 per cent
Byron R. Newton, Acting Secretary OF
the Treasury. says that $73, 1850 Is neces-
sary over the present amount already
appropriated for the purchase Of 16, $50. .OOC
sheets for the printing of the national
and Federal bank reserve notes.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
OPPOSES CENTRALIZING
OF RAILROAD CONTROL

Opposing Capitalization of power in
connection with railroad suggestions for
Federal incorporation, William J. Bryan
appeared yesterday before the Joint Con-
gressional Committee investigating trans
portation problems. He also opposed the
lessening of power of State railroad COM
missions by lodging greater power with
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
It is the belief of Mr.. Bryan that to
transfer regulatory power to the Inter
state Commerce Commission would i'm
pose an impossible burden on the au-
thorities here.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
MRS. FREDERICK sCHoFF HERE

Ms. Frederick Schofr, of PHILADELPHIA,
PRESIDENT of the National Congress of
MGhers. is here for several days to con-
fe with Mrs. Arthur A. Birney, CORE
spnding secretary. and Mrs. w. F.
Hatcher, treasurer, to decide what steps
sould be taken at the twenty-first an
nal convention of the association. which
VII De in session here at the Raleigh
rom April "a to May 1, next.
Mrs. Schof has just returned from the
'exas border, after investigating condi
ions Of the army
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
Al Ready for Christmas nth O
Complete Stock of Fine
Linens for
Every Use

An enviable assortment of
Fine Linens at special holiday
prices that mean economy.
4sx36 Hemstitehed and Embroi-
dered Pnlowcases; good mus
lin; no dressing; each, 3ac.
ao1zxssH Fine Bleached Huck
Towels, hemstitched ends;
key borders; each, soc.
Ain. Fine French Voiles, made
of 2-ply yarns, and closely
woven. Colors: Light blue,
rose, green, Alice blue, tan,
gray, lavender and black.
Dress lengths; nicely boxed;
yard, SOC.
7a-in. Round Renaissance Lace
Table Covers; hand made;
each, $3.50.
17xso-in- Fine Lace-T T m m e d
Plain Center Filet Effects;
each, soc.
All Pure Linen Round Thread
Scalloped Bureau Scarfs-
Isx36 ........ $I.oo
18x45 ........ $I.75
ISx54 ...... $I.5o
14xas-in. All Pure Linen Bird
eye Guest Towels; hem
stitched, plain and mono
gram borders; each, soc.
Iox36-in. Heavy Mercerized
Turkish Bath Towels; excel
lent range of colorings in
plaids and stripes; each, aoe.
aax44-in. Extra Heavy Mercer
ized Jacquard Turkish Bath
Towels in pink and blue de-
tached figures on ! white
ground; wide monogram bor-
ders; each, 59c.
70 pieces All Pure Linen Satin
Da1nask Scalloped Lunch Sets
-IS Doilies in three sizes and
one Centerpiece; set, $I.so.
36-in. All Pure Linen Hand-Em-
broidered and Hemstitched
Tea Cloths; each, $a.oo.
7axIoo-in. Hand Embroidered
and Hemstitched Null Bed
spreads; each, $Ia.5o.
Palais RoyaI-Second Floor.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
Dress
Trimmings

Rosebud Trimming for fancy
work, in all colors, solid and
combination; soc and soc yard.
Metal Drop Ornaments an d
Tassels in gold, silver, antique
and steel; Ioc to soc each
Silk and Metal Cords in all col
ors and sizes; SC to soc yard
Metal Fringe in silver and
bronze; sec to $r!oo yard.
Metal Laees and Braids in gold,
silver, steel and bronze;
e inch to 6 inches; Iac to $I.6e
yard.
PaIais RoyaI-street Floor.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
CHURCH BAZAAR HELD.

st. Georges Episcopal Church, of Far
lee, Va, held a bazaar and tea for the
benefit of the church yesterday at the
Raleigh. Christmas dolls. home made
cakes and candies. and fancy work OF
all kinds were offered for sale. Mrs.
]. N. steed. of Alexandria, Va. who
was in charge. said that the sales at
both the tea and bazaar were very salts
factory.
A concert was held last night by
pupils Of Arthur, Green.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
Shop Early-
Mail Early

We viii mail fres by Parcel
Post to any part Of the United
States merchandise, with few
exceptions, purchased during the
holidayR It is wise TO shop
and mail early this Xmas.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08

$1.a5 Special Kid or Cape P.
K; also ChaInois Kid, in
yellow; all sizes; $1.Ie.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
Leather
Goods

For Men-Military Brush and
Comb-in leather case. at
S1.00. The very gift a man
would appreciate.
Leather Collar Case, $l.00.
Draw string; outside pocket
for collar and cuff buttons.
Women's Genuine Morocco and
Pin Seal Handbags, s.; as
sorted colors. ..
PaIais RoyaI-Street Floor.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
Umbrellas

A Special lot of Umbrellas-Sl-
yer caps, ivory button top, with
cord loop. Natural wood, fine
mixed silk, for ladies, at ta.So.
Also Umbrellas with New Nov
city Handles, S. to So.
Dress TrimmIngs-Palais Regal
Street Floor.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
NEW HAMPSHIRE FOLK TO MEET

The New Hampshire State Association
VIII meet in the Dewey Hotel, 1890 L
street northwest, Monday evening. II
Is expected that Representatives wason
and Sulloway will be present A nnsicaI
program has been arranged. Refresb-
ments and dancing are announced.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08
Cloves

Domestic makes Heavyweight
1-Clasp Cape p. K; all the
new shades; $I.so, SITS S..
A New Strap Wrist Kid Glove
in white, putty, sand; for
$2.oo.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-08

Misses Kid Gloves; 2-clasp
dress kid; $I.oo and $I.a5.
Boys and Girls Cashmere Golf,
fleece lined; knit, soc, 7oe; also
Gauntlets in this lot, 7ee.
PaIais RoyaI-Sreet Floor.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1916-06-08
NEWS BULLETIN.

Larger postal savings deposits
will now be accepted at the post
office. This is made possible by
an important amendment to the
Postal Savings Act just approved
BY President Wilson. A postal
savings depositor may now have
an account amounting to 81 900
upon which interest will be paid,
Formerly $500 was the maximum
amount he could have to his Gre
dit. This enlargement OF postal
savings facilities will be very gra-
tifying to thousands of depositors
who have already reached the old
$500 limit and are anxious to en-
trust more of their savings to
Uncle Sam. Another feature OF
the amendment that will avoid
further embarrassment to the
public and to postal officials is