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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-12-06
FOND DU LAC NEWS

Miss Maude Jenkins was Hos
tess to a large number of rela-
tives and friends at her home on
10th St, Thursday and the boys
say she will make some man a
good wife. Turkey featured the
table with an abundancy of
other good things to eat. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin
Mathews, Mesdames Anna Hill
and j. W. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
+. ID. Clendenon, Hon. Jas. Math-
ews, Col. Tom Brown and Mr..
Anderson.
Miss Kate Williams left Fri
day morning for Florida to visit
her mother. Her sister came
from Peoria, H., and joined her
at Chicago. They will remain
South indefinitely.
Mrs. Solman Fowler has been
on the sick list for two weeks but
she Is convalescent.
Little Clifford, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Irwin Mathews has been
quite i'll, but is much better.
Wrights Just Right Orchestra
played to a crowded house at the
Valley Inn, Neenah, Wis, Sat
urday evening.
G. A. Scott and Norman Per-
son, both of Chicago, were visit
ors to our city this week, they
were accompanied by F. w. Lew
is and Mr.. Campbell. They are
jolly bunch and make friends
wherever rhey go. Thev spent
Saturday night in Green Bay and
will return to this city Monday
night. You are welcome to our
city boys.
Winfred Ray has returned to
the city after a three weeks hunt
ing trip in Northern Wis. Tie
reports pleasant stav in the
North Woods but he said nothing
about the game he bagged.
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September 28th, he was tried in
the District Court on the charge
of Breaking the House of Corree-
tion and escaping therefrom. AS
there was no dispute as to the
facts, Mr.. DeReef, defendant s
counsel, prepared to argue the
question of law-whether defen-
dant's escape constituted an Of
fense under the laws of Wiscon-
sin. The Judge peremptorily re-
fused to hear the argument and
ordered any evidence to be put
in, which was decfined, and on
the testimony adduced by the
state, the defendant was found
guilty and sentenced to a term of
one year in prison.
Counsel then appealed the case
to the Municipal Court when on
Oct. 9th it was heard and all of
the facts alleged by the state ad-
mitted, but the same contention
made that granting everything
alleged to be true, still the 0efen-
dant is guilty of no offense under
the law. This contention being
vigorously disputed by the Dis
trict Attorney in person. Judge
Backus, because of the impor-
tance Of the question raised and
its effect upon other cases recent
ly tried and others to follow,
took the matter under advise
ment requesting that written
briefs be filed by both sides.
After a months examination
Of the authorities the Judge has
just handed down a decision re-
versing Judge Page Of the lower
Court and sustaining Mr.. DeReef
in his entire contention. The
Judge suggested that steps be
taken to fit the situation. The
present law has been on the
statute books for more than
half century and under it many
men similarly situated have been
convicted and forced to serve
time.
Mr.. George Herriott DeReef
is one Of the most sincere attor-
news in the profession. He al
wavs enters his clients cases as
conscientiously as if defending
himself and is known from
Washington, D. G. and other
points in the East where he has
practiced as an efficient technical
LAWYER.
Wisconsin people should feel
proud Of the honor to possess
such an able iurist.
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PROCLAIM ATIoN NO. 2.

even attempt to bind its members
to the support of any particular
candidate, or to any particular
religious faith.
Every Odd-Fellow should be q
good citizen and it is the duty of
each to feel an interest in having
elected to office the best person
or persons obtainable, but, the
lodge room is no fit or proper
place to thrash out such matters.
4 The attention of Brothers hold
ing the offices of N. G. and P. N.
sG. and Advocate, is called the
Law LXXIV. Page 65, General
Laws of the Order, and strict ad-
herence thereto is required.
Given under my hand and seal
of office this the first day of De-
cember 1917.
Fraternally submitted,
GEORGE T. KERSEY,
d. M. G.
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PEYTONTowN, KY.

Everybody has been killing
hogs.
Mrs. Addella Miller and Miss
Merritt White were in Richmond,
KY, Saturday shopping.
Mrs. Ella b. Chenault was in
Richmond Saturday.
There was supper at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Campbell's Saturday night past,
given by the Church Aid Society.
Money raised $3.50.
Mrs. Eliza Campbell was in
Richmond, Kq, Wednesday on
business.
Miss Pattie Harris and
brother Curry Harris Jr. were in
Berea Sunday.
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Sunday being regular church
meeting at Pevtontown, the pas
tor, Rev. c. Embry was present,
accompanied by Rev. G.. Wilson
Of Irvine, KY, Rev. Wilson de-
livered a most spiritual sermon
both morning and night. Morn
ing's collection $500, night s col
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CHICAGO, ILL.

Consolation is the reward Of
earnest labor. Are you in a
comfortable positions Do you
feel satisfied with your station in
life? Are you settled in a per.
minent place9 If not see the
Blade man at 3129-S. Dearborn
St.
Mrs. f. CASTOR has moved into
her new apartment, COB Bowen
Ave.
Lucas Caruthers has moved
from 3605 Dearborn ST., TO 381e
Rhodes Ave.
DON'T FORGET TO PAT
RONTZE OUR ADVERTISERS
AND SAVE MONEY ON YOUR
XMAS GIFTS.
A large audience attended the
program GA Night With the Ne
gro" at Orchestra Hall Monday
night, given Oy Mrs. DR.. Cook
and assistants, for the Y. NJ. c.
A.
The funeral of Hon. J. L. Cur
tis. United States Minister to
Africa, was held at Bethel A. NJ.
F.. church Tuesday A. NJ. Rev. W.
D Cook oficiated.
Rev. Cook preached the ami
versarv sermon for the Lady
Elts Sunday night.
Do something worth while
Join the army of interested read
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Rev. z. p. Smith who was
brought from Madison, Wis, un-
der and by virtue Of a requisition
from the Governor of Mississippi
to answer the charge of embez-
element alleged against him, was
released from custody by order
OF the Circuit Court without
trial. This action of the court
clearly evinces that Rev. u. p.
Smith discharged the admins
trative trust according to the
laws of Mississippi. Hence his
integrity remains unsulied. ..
Clipped from the New Era,
fernando, Miss, Nov. 30th.
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Who is rendering the State and
the working man untold service.
He is ever on the alert to see
that a square deal is given and a
just decision rendered. By his
faithful service he is endearing
himself to the people of the state
irrespective of color. He has al
ways proven himself to be a
friend to the race. May his tribe
increase.
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MILWAUKEE,. WIS.

A committee composed Of Rev.
r. T. Reed, Mr.. Edw Monroe and
Attorneys Thurman and DeReef
protested to Mayor Hoan on We'd
nesday against the insulting tao
ties of the Butterfly and Princess
Theatres. They do not refuse to
sell tickets to cOlored people but
accompany each such sale with
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PASTOR z. p. SMITH RE-
TURNS

Rev. 2. p. Smith, pastor of Mt.
Zion Baptist Church returned to
the city last Thursday after
achieving signal victory in
Mississippi. He is receiving d
hearty welcome from the citizens
of Madison. A large attentive
audience greeted him at the
church Sunday night. A number
of visitors were present.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-12-06
HON. G. L. (Dad) MILLER
A Constructive Builder-Popular
and Unassuring.

Closely connected with and in
terested in the civic welfare of
Madison and Dane County, who
for years has been District Man.
ager of the Wis. Telephone Co.
but now resigns to enter the In
surance field representing the
Guardian Life. His friends are
as numerous as the grass in
Spring.
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BELOIT WIS.

Mr.. Bell of 617 st. Paul Ave,
returned to Beloit last week from
the South, where he had gone to
settle important business.
We regret to record the illness
Of Mrs. Hyde of st. Paul Ave.
Beish Harris. who lost several
fingers and had 3 or 4 ribs bro
ken. and received other bruises,
IS resting well at Beloit Hospi-
al.
Robert Bradford, who had a
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-12-06
ATTY. FINDS TECHNICAL.
DEFECT IN LAW
Proves Escape By Strategy Not
Prison Breach-Colored Law
yer Raises Novel Question
and Wins Decision.
(By G. NJ. r.

Wy ~ A'As
That white men are not alone
learned in the law and colored
lawyers are able to note and ap.
preciate its technicaiities, is evi
denced by the signal victory just
won by Attorney q. II. DeReef in
the Municipal Court of Milwau,
kee County.
In August, one +. Adrians, an
inmate of the House of Correc-
ton, while working on the coun-
ty road, escaped the vigilance of
the guards and fed to Chicago
There he was arrested and brot
back to prison and made to serve
out his term. At its expiration
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ers of the Blade and be supplied
with food for thot.

ers of the Blade and be supplied
with food for thot.
DR.. Marshall is on the street
again.
James Douglas, 2815 State St.,
is seriously ill.
Joseph Reid will reside in Ar
go, ILL.,, where he is now en-
ployed.
1t is regretable that many
people jump at conclusions with
out being qualified to do so when
argueing the Bible and on other
important subjects. Learn to read
more intelligently and with more
understanding; then discuss your
subject thoughtfully. In this way
you will be in a better position
to give effective advice and shed
new light on dark places.
The boys from the various
training camps were heartily
greeted here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Vaughn, en-
tertained Fannie and James
Vaughn, James and Minnie Sim
mons, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Per-
kins at a family reunion Thanks
giving afternoon.
The Society of Foresters gave
a successful Thanksgiving enter
tainment last Sunday.
Bishop Isac Lane oficiated at
the cornerstone-laying at st.
Paul G. M. E. Church, Rev. DR..
j. A. Winters, pastor.
Rev. L. K. Williams, pastor at
Olivet Baptist Church, has re-
turned from Forth Worth, Texas.
A large number of people have
enlisted to assist us in our 1000
drive for The Blade. We desire
an eight page paper by Jan. 1st.
Sergt. Larry Galloway, Co. A.
Eighth III. Inf, is reported dead.
He was fourteen years in the
service.
Centrafize your aims and am
bitiOns. Realize the opnortuni-
ties before you. Combine your
energies to one standard. Per
feet days only come through ap-
pliance to the rules of nature and
right. If you do not know how,
let us help you. Call at the
Blade Office and secure informa-
ton to your welfare.
Everyone is invited to visit
the Odd Fellows Club. The cor
respondents were favorably i'm
pressed by it Friday.
The movement to organize
new lodge is being received en-
Enthusiastically. Look for some
thing interesting before long.
Subscribe for the Blade and
make it a success and you will be
well repaid.
Mrs. Lloyd, Mary Corvdan,
Levenia Lewis, Mary Robinson
and Georgia Isabel served the
American Beauty Charity Club a
dainty luncheon at the home of
Mrs. Lloyd, 6648 State ST., Tues
day. Next meeting Thursday
Dec. II at 334S State St.
|. T. Burrell, Travelling repre-
sentative, 1928 S. Dearborn st.
Arthur Perkins, Correspon-
dant, 455 f. 31st st. Phone
Doug. $3.50.
Enterprise and talent right
fully receive the Lions share of
this world s profits; if you are
not contented-change; if you
want a better position-Win it;
if your hands protest their
wages-offer your brain for
hire; See the Blade man, and take
a chance with some of his good
places, where you can give your
brain a chance to expand. Have
YOU not passed up all manner of
favorable opportunities? When
will there be a better time to
wake upY Eliiahs ravens are
gone and fairy godmothers are
Dut of date; But perseverance is
still doing wonders at the old
stand. The Blade office is always
open for any good we can do
YOU; come and see. 2128 Dear
born st.
BELOIT. WIS.
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insulting remarks that tenu not
only to keep the person away in
the future, but also to a present
breach of the peace. The COM
mittee was accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. James Like, who had
been victims of this treatment
The Mayor promised to take up
the matter with the theatres
managers with a view to the sup
lpression of the practice.
Samuel Barnett Of the Milwau.
kee Road has been suffering with
a very bad eye. He is now much
improved.
II. r. Cant of Camp Custer, in
full uniform, spent forty-eight
hours with his parents and
Friends over Thanksgiving. He is
booking the picture of health and
reports all Milwaukee men well
land happy.
fffhe Colored Citizens Cheer
Committee (C4) recently sent a
consignment to "Our Boys" al
Custer, consisting of tobacco, Gig
arettes and cigarette papers
They also subscribed for the Mil.
waukee Journal. Literary Digest
and Chicago Defender. Bags
have been placed in six tobacco
stores where those who purchase
may also share with the boys
The next meeting of the commit
tee will be held at Attorney De
Reefs Office in the Empire Build
ing, Tuesday Dec. 18th at 8 p. M
Rev. j. A. Higgins, Presiding
Elder, preached at St. Mack's on
Sunday and held Quarterly Con
ference on Monday.
Word received from Camp
Custer is to the effect that Rob.
Merritt is the most popular man
in camp. He has already been
promoted to Mess-Sergeant in
charge Of the preparation of the
food etc.
Every advertisement in these
columns is an invitation for your
patronage and an assurance Of
courteous treatment.
Mrs. Fannie Robinson and
Mrs. w. M. Wells of Moberly,
Mo-, are visiting their daughter
and sister, Mrs. Jacob Stevens of
320 Prairie st. Mrs. Wells is a
young matron of a charming and
vivacious personality and is the
recipient of many courtesies
while here.
Mr.. Gladstone, formerly Of
this city but now residing in Sc
attic is seriously i'll at this writ
ing.
The Woman's Improvement
Club will give its annual Bazaar
at Owls Hall on Dec. 10 and 20.
Many interesting and novel feat
ures are promised.
You may need the services of
the Blade some day, so keep it
alive with your subscription now.
Mrs. Gertrude Ford 724 Win
nebago st, and Mrs. Potter have
been on the sick list.
Mrs. Katherine Ford is better.
Mrs. Chas Tailor and children
have been i'll but are better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook left Mil
waukee Monday FOR Springfield,
Ohio, to join the bishop.
Mrs. George Williams has re-
turned from Hot Springs where
she spent three months recuper-
ating from the effects of para
letic stroke.
Rev. T. L. Scott and assistant
Rev. Strothers, Chicago, were
by Mrs. Mamie
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foot broken on the 23rd, is rapid
ly recovering at his home on E.
Water st.
Mrs. l.. Bond of Bluff St., is
indisposed. Mrs. Bonds services
and presence are missed greatly
Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Guyton
wishes their many friends to
know that they are now domi-
ciled at 1855 Union St.
H. c. Cowan of the Carolina
Hotel, S. State St, is on the sick
list.
Services at the A. NJ. f.
Church on Thanksgiving A. nj.
were very instructive. A dinner
was served in the afternoon and
night.
The golden smile Of II. I. Di-
vine was much in evidence on
Thanksgiving.
Fredric Evans blew into town
IRON. Milwaukee or Fhanhsgis~
ing.
The Bazaar given by the off
GERS and members of Emanuel
Baptist Church, came to a sue
cessful end on the night of the
29th. Each department did their
part, and the public is to be con-
graduated and thanked for their
generous and unbias support.
Blade 5
The departments were represen-
ted as follows; Mrs. VIM. Harris.
Missionary Circle, Apron and
Novelty Booth; Candy stand,
Misses Ora S. Bell; Onie Barr,
Ora Bradford and Mrs. NJ. Hob
son & Williams, Store depart
ment., Mrs. j. A. Jinks and Rev.
w. S. Williams Sunday School !;
Mr.. G. w. Barr, B. Y. P. u, A. G.
Cook and Rev. r. L. Guyton,
dining room an refreshment;
Messrs. A. G. Cook, NJ. Bell,
Andrew Pindon and GuytOn,
Door Keepers; A. G. Cook, W.
s. Williams, House Marshall; A.
J. Jinks. We are especially in
debted to Mrs. Robt. Mayo of
HiIlcrest for representing so alb
ly the Northeast Side; and we
wish to thank Mrs. Amy Mytee-
ners for her services. Special
aid was rendered by Messrs.
Monamus for which we are very
grateful.
Messrs. Frank Ollie, Farley
Hobson and Little Velma Bell
rendered valuable aid. Mother
Hobson is not to be forgotten for
her work. We feel very proud
indeed to acknowledge hearty
support of Beloit business men
and The Wisconsin Blade for
their able assistance. Last hat
not least we would thank all who
in any way contributed to the
success of the affair and as we
are unable to amply repay you
for services rendered, we com
mend you to Him who takes a
inst account of ali deeds done by
His children on earth.
Respectfully
Emanuel 2nd Baptist Church
REV. G. i. FOX. Pastor
w. S. WILLIAMS, Sec'y.
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HON. VIM. L. CAREY ASST
CASHIER OF COMMERCIAL
NATIONAL BANK UNANI-
MOUSLY ELECTED EX-
ALTED RULER
Elks No. 410.-A Young Man of
Executive Ability - Business
like and Popular.

Mr.. Carey numbers his friends
by the thousands and has always
proven himself to be a true and
tried friend of our people. The
Blade joins his host of friends in
extending congratulations.
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Office of District Master,
O0e1 c. CAo4. O.

Chicago, Ill.
To all
Lodges of Grand Jurisdiction
No. 8. G. U. 0. of o. F.
Greeting,
My attention has recently been
called to the fact of the approach
ing spring municipal elections,
and that political addresses are
being permitted in regular lodge
meetings, and resolutions endors-
ing certain candidates have been
passed and entered upon the re-
cords.
The purpose of Odd-Fellowship,
its obligations, traditions and laws
have always (and wisely so) stood
firmly against any interference
with the political and religious
views of its members, and no
lodge has the right to bind or
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LOST

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formation dead OF alive.
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0ur advertisers invite your
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MADISON. 6
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-12
Increased Production Of Gold to Make
America Real Banker Of World
BY W.C. RAlSTON
Formerly A,sstan. u. S. Treasurer at San Francisco

given thought the financial situation know that
We shall upon all that has in here and
besides question naturally suggests ITSELF Where this more to
from?
The United and its territories produced gold 1916 S1o
$9000 which shows that gold production
falling stock of gold this country has increased from
the outbreak the about 100000 today
unlike other IN the world does
interest itself very much in the production of gold.
Once you make the statement that there
plenty gold this country and leaves with the idea that gold
does not cut very the finances of nation The true
Of found in asking the question: What gives
ENGLAND the financial world? Not her not her
her products but the fact that she controls the gold
product world for that able to establish under ord-
conditions the rates of exchange and to make the English pound
the basis thereof.
We are that have been getting much profitable knowledge
from the visits foreign to this country regarding
war conditions meet them Let step further
and add preparedness present work. and adopt Btans
method "g go We have wonderfully rich domain in the
territory west mountains and Alaska 1t is only awaiting
when properly developed will increase the production
GOLD that become the bankers OF the world
in fact-not in only, today.
man would be foohay who would attempt forete what will
b.nen this country the this amount
Gold has gone natural channels and called
furnish gold help resue and rebuild the countries at
war myself would hazard guess But thing certain
increased production Of gold will further toward helping
diton that may arise than any other one thing
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-12
Constructive Thrift Is Sane Spending
as Well as Sane Saving
By S. w. STRAUS
President Of American Society for Thrift

midst period when great must be exercised
by bring the business interests of the country
through practices of misguided thrift We must bear in mind that
there thrift destructive and constructive Neither ndls"
wanton constructive thrift Con-
structve thrift spending well as saving
every citizen of America quit spending would not be
long ourselves the midst of industrial chaos Whether
rprehenb and at the present time
food unparo But the legitimate currents OF money that
turn the nations wheels of industry must flow
The declaration business shock from which still
have not entirely midst of this the nation sought
refuge and keep the food supply
ourselves and allies Naturally there considerable hysera
Happily however, getting around to normal condoswe
beginning to find ourselves
Secretary recently the bankers Chicago that the
United States allies will spend for supplies in
the year, the continues that long, AT the same
time he excellent advice "Hve reflected what it
would and the country should during
ordinarily wasted by each in the OF food
supplies? reduce their demand the
supply food and materials through the oppge OF waste
extravaganza would release amount which IN turn could
purpose of supporting and maintaining the 100000
soldiers in the field.
oreove helpful influence in keeping down the prices
preventing the harshp which imposed all the
people general level of the necessares of life ra
Let each study individual Let him eliminate waste
toward the production and OF the nations food
supply indulge in the baneu practices OF mis-
guided thrift and thus keep from circulation that gtuy
belongs there
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-12

difficulty (and it is serious one just
now in Italy) of obtaining wool can be
got over they devote their spare mo-
ments to knitting socks for the men
on the heights.
The markets all through the country
are the gamers by their industry, as
we'll in picturesque effects as in useful
and profitable supplies. Who that has
ever been at Verona, in late summer,
say, but will recall the scene in the
''Piazza dele Erbe," with its sea of
wide white umbrellas pitched all down
that lovely market place, with the has,
kets stacked with apples, white and
black grapes, pears, peaches, medlars
and ounces, while on every spare inch
of ground are piled vegetables, beans,
carrots, potatoes, cabbages, cartoons,
with any number of pumpkins, huge in
size, and in beautiful tones of color
varying from dark green to bronze,
orange and yellow?
The sites chosen for these fruit and
vegetable markets are, when possible,
beside some fountain, or occasionally
at the corner of some great palace, as
for instance, at Florence at the Stroz-
ri and Riccardi palaces, where the
wide projecting roofs make welcome
shade for the flowers which are ar
ranged so tastefully upon their cool
stones; more often, indeed, small
'spiazza" or square is chosen that
boasts a supply of water in its midst,
around which ''the neighbors come and
laugh and gossip" relating the sue
cess or failure of their bargains, and
more often than not INDUCING in Ian.
guage-often used quite unconscicusls
for which their parish priest will
reprimand them one of these days
from the altar.