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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
A FRIENDLY PROTEST

AS much as we appreciate the
very excellent motives Of the
Democrat in running this col
umn, we cannot, even III this in
stance, recede from the stand we
have always taken against dis
ordinations based on race or
color. We can discern no differ
ence in principle between Jim
Crow ear" on the railroad and a
Jim Crow Column" in a news
paper In each instance it is Sc
gregation based solely on differ
ence of race-a policy against
which we shall never cease to
protest so long as God gives us
a mind to reason and a voice to
be heard.
Give recognition if you will to
the colored people in the COM
munity, but give it just as you
give it to every other class OF
citizens. Place their Personal
Notes" in the Personal Column
their Society Notes" in the So
ciety Column and so on. For the
time being, forget the accident
of their birth.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
TRYING TIMES

These are indeed trying times
times that are pregnant with
most serious possibilities.
Because the District Attorney
of Milwaukee County purposes to
prosecute certain officers Of the
law for alleged violations of the
law, law abiding citizens are APP
pealing to the Governor for the
District Attorneys removal and
the appointment Of another in his
stead. For what purpose? TO
prosecute these cases or to dis
miss Them This is the first in
stance in our knowledge where
law abiding citizens have asked
the removal of a prosecuting Off
GER because Of his purpose to up
hold the law. Time was when APP
pealS Of tins nature were made
because Of the fear that through
interest or otherwise the District
Attorney would not do his full
duty in the premises.
Far be it from rs ever to coun-
tenance disloyalty to our country
either by word or deed of any
one; least Of all at this time
when loyalty is at such high
premium. But we cannot sub
scribe to the policy Of certain
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

The column entitled News Of
the Colored People, in the Sun
day edition Of the Madison Dem
oerat, is distinct innovation
and brimful bf well-prepared
and interesting news items that
would grace the pages of any
newspaper OF course we are
pleased to note the definite-rec-
ognition Of the fact that the Ne
groes are a part of the commu-
nifty Of Madison, and that what
happens among them is Of gen
eral interest " We very much re
gret, however, that we cannot
cnthuse over the form that this
recognition is taking We com
mend the purpose; the method
we condemn.
First and principally, we OBJ
ject to it because we are unable
20 understand the need Of a spec
ial column for general news
of general interest then they
are entitled to no different recog-
milton from that accorded every
other part Of the same commun-
ity. They should ask no more,
and acquieSee in no loss.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

spectacular patriots who would
brand as disloyal every word OF
act not in accord with their
elastic ideas of loyalty. Ours is
a higher and more permanent
standard-the Constitution and
the laws in accord herewith.
In the instant case, if the meet.
ing was disloyal, then the speak.
er and those responsible for it
should be punished to the full ex-
tent of the law. On the other
nand, if the meeting was a lawful
and peaceable one and was will
fully interrupted, the legislature
has provided penalty beyond
the power of any District Attor-
ney to vary. In either event a
trial will determine the question
Of guilt or innocence.
In the meanwhile, lovers of
law and order should refrain
from hasty criticism of the Dis
t'ict Attorney whose only offense
is that, in the performance of his
sworn duty, he purposes to
prosecute a complaint sworn to
by citizen and issued in the reg
ular way. Truly, these are try
ing times
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.

We learn with pleasure that
the case against John Mitchell,
Jr. the fearless editor of the
Richmond Planet, charged with
contempt Of Court because Of his
comments ON the recent Aubrey
Barrett trial at Charlotte c. H.,
Va. has been dismissed. OF
course this an no wise proves his
innocence Of the charge. 1t is a
safe bet that John always enter
tains sincere contempt of every
form Of injustice and inequality
whether inc curt or out Of it.
And, mirabile dictu, he has the
courage to express his convic-
tons even in Richmond.
And now that we are on the
subject of John Mitchell. Jr., and
his Planet. we may just as well
confess that we have tried hard
to think back to the time when
the two were not identical. 1t
can [ be done-at least by 'uS
boys. In these parts they may
not be we'll known, but in that
neck Of the woods to which they
are Indigenous. they are as well
known rs Richmond itself and
almost co-temporaneous with the
River James.
So. here to John Mitchell, Jr.
May he and his Planet continue
to do business at the old stand
for years yet unborn. and never
he less contemptuouS on a more
lustiiiable occasion,
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
AN APPEAL FOR AID
Dexter Lodge No. 2702.
Grand United Order of Odd
Fellows.

Mound City, H., Nov. II, 1917.
I'll. and Wisconsin Jurisdiction
Greeting:
On about the 18th : October
the two-story building of Dexter
Lodge No. 2702, situated on
Main street, in the principal part
u the city was burned, with a
total loss of everything except
the seal and the ledger of the i.
5.
The building was insured but
this will not cover ali the loss
To rebuild, we are compelled by
the City Council to erect build
ing Of better material and more
safe than the one lost.
We are TO build more com.
modious building, for the use of
our people than any other lodge
here. as community center. To
do this we will need some assist
ance, therefore we are asking
each lodge for donation.
Send all moneys to 2. s. Jas
Il. Campbell, Box 81, who will
return for the same, recent.
Yours in F. L. r.,
Il. Y. Which, n. G.
Jas Il. Campbell, P. S.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF WISCONSIN, SUI
perior Court, Dane County.
CHARLOTTE ABRAMS. Plain
tiff, vs.. WILLIAM ABRAMS,
Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin, to the
said defendant:
You are hereby summoned to
appear within twenty days after
service of this summons exclusive
of the day of service, and defend
the above entitled action in the
Court aforesaid; and in case of
your failure so to do. judgement
will be rendered against you ac-
cording. to the demand of the
complaint, of which a copy is
herewith served upon you.
KRONCKE, SAUTHOFF &
MURPHY, Attorneys.
Post Office Address, Badger
Annex, Madison, Dane County,
Wisconsin.
The above entitled action is for
IA divorce from the bonds of mat
rimony and the complaint is now
on file in said Court.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
AZ I KNIT


authors Note 1T has been
asked who but Browning could
have written a poem like THE
Metidja We accepted the
challenge time, fifteen minutes
fiat, but Browning beat us by two
stanzas. Nevertheless, this is
the world s greatest knitting
poem.
As | knit while ! sit,
On a sweater for a kit,
Or sock or nit
I am hoping it will fit
That the heel won t rub and hit
On blister and unfit
As | knit, while | sit.
As knit while | sit,
In the balcony or pit,
The stage is darkly lit
AS knit while | sit;
And do not care a bit
If the Villain in the skit
by large ripe egg is hit,
AS | knit, while | sit.
As | knit. while | sit.
! IN not blessed with skill or wit
| only do my bit
As knit, while | sit.
But | know | will not quit,
Till | We made the whole outfit,
Sweater, scarf, sock aud nit r
As | knit. while | sit,
Mary 0'Haver, in Butler
Collegian.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

General H. NJ. Barnum, com
handing 365th Inf, Camp Grant.
is indeed pleasing character 70
meet. lie is an officer who is striv-
ing for Democracy in America and
is endeavoring to give all the boys
at the camp, equal training and
discipline without any race dis
tinction.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

Blade 3
In spite Of their many alleged
atrocities. Belgium and the LMsi-
tania with its women and chill
dren drowned like rats, the kai-
ser and his followers are more
welcome in many parts of this
country than any Americans of
African descent, and that too hy
persons not of German ancestry.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

Some fellows lose five minutes
early in life and neeyr find it.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

Every single forward step in
history has been taken over the
bodies of empty-headcd fools
who giggled and snickered "
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

The world is full of disting
uiShed men of humble birth.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

The help of every loyal citizen
is needed in this war Are You
giving yoursf
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

If right refuse to compromise
if wrong, admit it.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

Are you knitting for the sol
dicrs2 II not. why mote
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

The rich boy has his future
mapped out for him; the poor
boy maps out his own, and, being
more familiar with it, is more
certain of attaining it.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
SUBSCRIPTILN.
NOTICE

t. b. =. l.. is not responsible
fer any financial obligation Of 1he
BiaGc.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
THE KNOCKERS
B L A d E L EFT S

BE sure you are right and 90
ahead.
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Our advertisers invite your
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
OATS PARK SCHOOL
SATI IRDAY -

Professor Frandsen of the Uni
yersity of Nevada will deliver an H.
iustrated lecture at the Oats Park
Auditorium. next Saturday evening
IT o'clock He viii take as his
Animal Life of the Past "
This subject should prove highly in
tsresting and entertaining. especial
~ when one considers that the ad-
dress will be supplemented with the
Gtereopticon.
There will be several preliminary
numbers on the program which will
lie very entertaining. Mrs. Leslie
Brigham will sing; there will be q
folk dance by four girls of the Sth
grade; and one or more fencing
matches by members of the class in
physical education Besides these
numbers, Miss Price expects TO dem
onstrate some of her regular work
in the dramatization of reading
stories by pupils of the first grade.
The public is cordially Invited.
No admittanee will be charged. 1t
Is hoped that all who can will be out
Saturday night
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
MISS MARJORIE MEAD IS
BRIDE OF ARTHUR DOWNS
Popular Young Couple Surprise
Friends BY Being Quietly Married
At Reno Last Sunday

Announcement was made last
Sunday of a quiet wedding at Reno
at which Miss Marjorie Mead became
the bride of Mr.. Arthur Downs. The
young couple arrived on yesterdays
train and proceeded Immediately to
the home ranch in the Island district,
where a reception was accorded them
last evening by their many friends
in that neighborhood.
The bride is the daughter of M
II. Mead prominent rancher of the
Island district. She is a graduate of
the University of Nevada and taught
school for one term following her
graduation in Humboldt county. and
was an attaehe during the recent
session of the Legislature in the ca
paeity of committee clerk.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. l.. Downs, one of the pio-
neer families of this valley where he
was born and raised. Both the
young people are deservedly popu
lar among their aequaintances and
will enter upon their matrimonial
journey with the kindest wishes of
a host of friends. They will make
their home on the Downs ranch,
where the groom has already
planned to erect a cozy cottage for
his bride.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
MAY VETO AMENDMENTS TO
IRRIGATION DISTRICT LAW
Governor Boyle Intimates Objections
Go to Carson Thursday.

Last Saturday Messrs. Douglass,
Wightman and Kent wired Governor
5oyle as follows:
I'VE nave no reason to think
4mended district water bill will not
ocome a law, but II there is any
danger kindly advise US as we are
d-eply interested. Must have farm
0onk loans and drainage"
To which the following reply was
received from Governor Boyle:
Certainly do not like amend
mants 10 irrigation district law. but
Uill hear you before vetoeing it if
Gu will set date"
To Mr.. Kent as chairman of the
legislative committee of the water
ers, replied as follows:
Message just received. viii get
mmittee together this afternoon.
en- viii it be convenient to give
hearing? Have engagement here
iday evening. How will Thursday
De? We viii come by auto. Answer
lick our expense"
The attitude of the Governor
me IS a surprise TO the committee
at a meeting held in the Senate
amber attended by the representa-
i've of the Carson valley interests,
e flu committee from Fallon and
oint committee Of the House and
Senate, after full consideration pro-
nounced the amendments satisfae-
tory to all interested The bill was
passed unanimously in both houses
t,th this understanding
However, the entire committee
from Fal'on will leave here Thurs
day morning in two or three autos
and urge the Governor TO sign the
bill.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
L. L. DOWNS LETS CONTRACT
FOR MODERN BUNGALOW

L. L. Downs, one of the Oldest and
most substantial ranchers of the Is
nd district has just closed a con
tract with Harrel & Buhrlage for the
lection of a handsome broom bun
salow on his 9OO-aere place. The
9'ans call for one of the most modz
ern homes in that district and will
include all the latest in up-to-date
obstruction
1t is understood that it is Mr.
owns purpose to retire from the
active management of his large acre
age, surrendering the reins to his
two sons. Arthur and Ray. who are
both recently married and will short
ly begin the erection Of residences
on the home place.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
]. K. MUSSELMAN SUCCUNbS
TO ATTACK OF APPENDICITIS
Unable to Withstand Shock OF Oper-
ation-Suryiyed by Sister and
Niece in the East

lanes X. Musselman. who for
come time past has been employed
IN the street department of The city
...Verument. sueeumbed to an acute
rack of appendicitis last Wednes
fay morning following an operation
ne previous evening. 1t developed
that deceased had been a sufferer
en- the complaint in a chronic form
or some time past, but had neglect
cd to seek surgical aid and as a re-
ts.t. although q man Of wonderful
physique, was unable to Withstand
tie shock.
Mr. Musselman was a native Of
Indiana and was 55 years of age at
lie time OF lis death. lie came to
Iallon fourteen years ago and has
resided here continuously ever since
during which time he has aecumu
.ated considerable property in town
lots and small dwellings. lie was
married to Mrs Hulda Brayton at
Marian, S. D.. who died in Iallon
about five years ago and was Buried
in the Fallon cemetery The5 had
no children, but Mrs Musselmau
eft a son b. her former marriage
who has been residing at Roeheste
and Hho arrived in Falion last Fri
day on earning of the death of his
step-father. From letters among his
effects, 1t is learned that Mr. Mussel-
nan is survived by at least two rela
tiyes-a sister, Mrs. Mary A. War
of Grinnell, Iowa or Illinois, it is
uncertain which. and a niece, Daisy
T. Clark, of Lyondale, n. Y.
Deceased was perhaps one of the
best known citizens OF Fallon, hav-
ing been long employed by the city
In different capacities. in all of
which he proved faithful and con
scientious official and was universal
ly esteemed for many sterling quail
tiles of mind and heart concealed be-
meath a rough exterior. There vii
be many in Fallon who will sincerely
regret the passing Of Jim nMussel-
man.
The remains we're inferred in Fal-
lon cemetery beside those of his
wife last Thursday and were follow
cd to the last resting place By a
large concoursa of sorrowing friends
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
INTEND TO ENFORCE LAW
AGAINST SLOT MACHINES

AS consequence of reported eva
sions of the gambling law as it re-
lates to the playing of slot machines,
District Attorney Kenny has notified
the various constables of Churchill
county through Sheriff Wildes, that
any infraction of the law will be fol-
lowed by prosecution. AS the law
Is very clear and mandatory its en-
forcement Is a matter of course.
The law provides that slot ma
chimes shall not be played for money,
checks or tokens redeemable in
cash, nor shall play backs be al
lowed. The penalty for violation is
from one to five years in the peni-
tentiary.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
SUBSCRIPTIONS OPENED FOR
new BANKING INSTITUTION
Upwards of $4,000 Subscribed by
Local Capitalists When List Is
Circulated Last Saturday.

1t became known last Saturday
that a movement is on foot to estab-
lish another bank in Fallon. AL
though the promoters of the idea
have been working very quietly on
the organization in an endeayor to
feel out the public pulse ON the ad-
visibility of the move, when it came
to the point of securing subscribers
to the stock and a list was placed in
circulation among the business men
of the community it was no longer
possible to maintain secrecy.
1t is said that nearly $50, was
subscribed before the paper had been
in circulation for three hours. This
is taken to indicate that many peo-
pie of Fallon believe that this city
is no longer lone bank town. ="
However, this is no reflection on the
present institution, but rather a COM
pliment to the growing industrial de-
velopment of the community, which
recognizes that competition is the
life of trade in banking as we'll as
in every other line of business and
that there comes a time in every
growing community when one or two
close corporations cannot hope to
monopolize it all.
The men behind the new banking
proposition are among the strongest
financially in Churchill county and
are interested in many different lines
of trade. That they have associated
themselves together in the organiza-
ton of the new financial institution
is the best evidence of their faith
in the conviction that the future
holds fattering prospects for Fallon
and Churchill county and that one
of the most urgent needs of the next
few years will be cocentration of
the scattered financial sources OF the
community into form where it can
be utilized to the utmost in the de-
velopment of latent possibilities now
lying dormant or inert through lack
of liquid capital.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
( C.ARLOAD OF FORD CARS
FOR NEW DORRIS GARAGE

C. L. Benadum is wearing a broad
and satisfied smile these days, due
10 The arrival last Monday of
whole carload Of new Ford cars, thus
enabling him to partly fill his orders
that have been delayed for months.
Mr.. Benadum states that even an
other car would not clear his wait
ing list" and he expeetsA- to go 10
san Francisco as soon as the pres
ent lot is assembled in an endeayor
10 speed up another consignment and
keep out of sight meanwhile of those
who we're disappointed in not get
ting a delivery out of the recent
shipment.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21

A goose-step in Berlin causes
lot of goosefesh in congress- Brook
lyn Eagle.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21

Whoever put the fist in pacifist
it.-Philadelphia Press.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
CATHOLIC LADIES DANCE
PROVES ENJOYABLE AFFAIR

The dance given by the Catholic
ladies of Fallon as benefit for the
church fund last Saturday night was
we'll attended and proved both a So
cial and financial success. 1t was
one of the largest public dances Civ
en- this season and the ladies having
the affair in charge are to be con-
graduated on the lengths to which
they went to see that nothing was
overlooked that would contribute to
the pleasure and comfort of their
guests.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-03-21
FARM LOAN DIRECTORS WILL
MEET TO ORGANIZE ON 27TH
Vice President II. l.. Douglass Ad-
vises Immediate Organization Here
To Take Advantage of Act

Following the receipt of his noti-
fication to an appointment as Vice
President of the Berkeley Land Loan
Bank last week, X. l.. Douglass has
received instructions from Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo to attend
a meeting of the Board of Directors
at Berkeley on March 27th, when
organization will be perfected.
Pending the organization of the
board Mr. Douglass stated that he
was not in a position to forecast the
future action of the bank insofar as
1t will affect the homesteaders on
government irrigation projects. AS
is well known under existing con-
tracts the project lands are held by
the government as security for the
payment of the construction charges,
as a first lien on the lands. This
tact has operated to make 1t diff
cult for settlers to secure financial
assistance especially in the early and
crucial stages of their attempts to
establish a home on the desert land
1t is the opinion of many who have
made a study of the situation since
tile inception of the federal loan
banks that this difficulty could be
removed by the organization of ir-
rigation districts which would take
over these liens and provide for the
construction charges as well as those
of operation and maintenance by
direct taxes on the property. Chief
Counsel VIII r. King of the Recla-
nation Service is on record as hold
ing this view of the matter.
The settlers on the Truckee-Car-
son project are about to organize
under the State Irrigation district
law and it is believed by many that
under the provisions of the law as
amended at the recent legislature 1t
will be possible for the district or
ganization to take over the responsi-
bility for the payment of these
charges as they fall due and thus
bring project settlers under the op-
Grafton of the federal farm loan act
While it is true that Counsel King
has signified his disapproyal of the
/ amendments as passed, his objec-
j tions apparently had to do only with
the voting features of the measure
where vested right owners would
have say in all matters concerning
bond issues in proportion to the
amount they would pay in the event
of its carrying. This provision in
the law, however, would have no
bearing on that feature dealing with
the rights of the district to assume
the responsibility of taxing project
lands for the collection of construc-
tion and water charges, and hence,
according to eminent authorities,
unquestionably comes within the
provisions of the federal loan act.
As a director in the loan bank.
Mr. Douglass urges the farmers to
organize under the district law at
once and immediatly thereafter to
form local farm loan associations in
order to be prepared to avail them
| selves of the provisions of the act
at the earliest possible moment in
the event that it is held that the dis
trict organization plan renders them
eligible to its benefits.