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The evening current., 1917-08-04
BIRTHDAY PICNIC.

Annie Lee. the little daughter of
Mrs. W. J. Barber, reached the sedatc
age of seven years yesterday, and
in honor of the day her parents gave
her picnic at the hume. w. j. took
an afternoon Uff and drove out taking
Mrs, Barber and the girls, and u
few friends who report a delightful
time. They had all kinds OF good
things to eat and the pleasure Of
being out of town was enjoyed by
Mary Frances and June Joyce, EIean-
or and Dorothy Flowers, Erma Linn
Grantham. They had the privilege
of taking swim, making koduS pic
lures. or fshinv and the question -.
did they make pictures for the little
Miss can not celebrate her seventh
birthday any more.
The evening current., 1917-08-04

than one man. and young Hall re-
membercd that. as the bullet went
through his body and the blood ca-,e
squirting out.
lie brought his machine safely to
earth. without smashing IL and there
is chance that he will live, although
only chance.
The loss of blood made him so weak
that he realized he must faint in n
moment or two Even so. he had
presence of mind enough TO shut off
the supply of gasoline, landing so
gently that the machine was not seri-
ously damaged. when he, unconscious.
was lifted out of it.
We ask you to honor this young man
and Tor a change to honor. also,
the noble American mother who gave
such son to righteous cause.
We print here with honor the name
of Mrs. A. w. Hall of Colfax. Ia.
mother Of this brave young American.
We wish that we might print her pic
ture.
While we rejoice in our national
possession OF millions of courageous
young men, let us remind ourselves
occasionally that for every courage
Gus man there is a more courageous
When child is born, the
mother suffers more than soldier
suffers when bullet goes through
his lungs.
And when other gives TO her
country for war a son that she has
brought into the world, she suffers
IN her heart AS no man ever suf-
fers.
Too much is said about men and
what they do, too little abou. women.
The evening current., 1917-08-04
& COMPANY'S CAMP
At DAM Is INSPECTED
BY RUSSIAN GENERAL.

Captain Peck, commanding G. com
pany, New Mexico national guard,
was in the city yesterday on short
visit to complete his examination for
promotion before the hoard here.
His company had the honor of enter
taining General Vladimar Roop and
his party at the camp at Elephant
Butte dam Sunday. The generals
party made the trip to Eagle by
train, and from there u the dam in
cars furnished by the Fl Paso cham
bcr of commerce.
After an inspection Of the dam,
which Gtnepl Roop said ranked with
Niagara falls as one OF the greatest
scenic attractions of America, the
party inspected the military camp of
q company and the general compli-
mented Captain Peck very highly on
the appearance Of his command.
Luncheon was served from the mess
kitchen OF G company AM all iaem-
bers of the party appeared to enjoy
the soldier fare after their trip " in
spection.
According to Captain PecR the
members of u company are enjoying
the ca mp life at the dam, where their
work is occasionally lighteicd by
swimming. The STATE game warden
doesn't allow the men to fish, al
though hsh are abundant, unless they
take out state liceuse.
The evening current., 1917-08-04
ID DEPORTATION Is DlSAPPROVED
BY GOVERNOR LINDSEY.
Says Purpose Of County Councils is
to Accomplish Government .Ac-
cOrding 10 Law and Justice.

Santa Fc. Aug. a.-Governor
Lindsey expressed his disapprovaT Of
the Gallup deportation in message
sent today to John r. McFie of the
Mckinley county council of defense
as follows:
"The major purpose Of the county
councils Of defense is to accomplish
government according to law and
justice. The deportation of individ-
uals from one county To another or
from the state Of New Mexico into
other jurisdiction as n possible es-
cape from the burden of law en-
forcement has at no time met with
my approval, In event your coun-
ell and the local police are unable
to preserve order in your couaty. II
necessary. assistance will he rend-
cred upon application here"
The governor is not advised Of the
present whereabouts Of the dcported
party. Reports from Gallup say
half the employees of the Diamond
Coal company ere on strike and the
Gallup American is working less
than 100 men, No disorder is re-
ported.
The evening current., 1917-08-04
$4,000 TO $1,000 SHEEP CHANGE
HANDS.

Asa and Ben Acrey, known here
AS the Acrey brothers, closed a deal
with Pete Etcheverry at Lovington,
buying his entire stock Of sheep, ews
and lambs, paying an average of
Sll for ews and S. for lambs. All
the bucks were thrown in. also the
camp outfit of wagons, cooking outfit.
and pair of horses. The Acrey
Bros. paying about Sis0,OOO. The
Acrcys know what they are about as
they have handled sheep for many
moons. Mr.. Etchcvcrry has been in
the business u few years himself but
not feeling good has decided to 90
to California in the near future.
The evening current., 1917-08-04

Do your swearing at the Current
pf,es. Notary always In.
The evening current., 1917-08-04
MAN At. DANCE Is SHGT AND
KILLED BY DEPUTY SHERIFF

Silver City, N. NJ, Aug. 4.-Thcre
was fatal shooting at Ficrro early
Sunday morning following trouble at
a dance there. in which Manuel Bus
tos, employed by the Empire Zinc
Company at Hanover, was shot md
killed by n bullet from n revolver in
the hands Of deputy sheriff, Two
of the deputies were wounded by be-
ing struck on the head with beer bot
ties welded by Mexicans participat-
ing in the ARRAY and NJ. ID. Minter
another man. who went to the assist
ance of the officers, also received a
bad scalp wound from bottle. The
row assumed the proportions of a
free -for-all fight, with a number OF
men attacking two deputy sherifs
James Conway and James Dickinson
who were assisted by NJ. ID. Minter
and Gcoi ge Denton.
Deputy Sheriff Conway went TO the
dance hall and arrested a man on a
charge Of creating a disturbance. As
he left the hall with his prisoner, two
other men interfered and attempted
TO take the prisoner from the officer
In the scuffle which followed, the
three men overpowered the officer
and relieved him Of his revolver.
The evening current., 1917-08-04

Rom Holt was busy today taking I'M
subscription to be used in repair
work on the road across the big sand
had this road been built at first by
making two strips foot wide of con.
crete from four to six inches deem
with two inch nangeS to prevent wa
gon and auto wheels from running
on the cost would not have been as
great as It was and we would have
an everlasting road. There is no
necessity of laying concrete the full
width of road as the space wheels
run on is not over six inches. Flnnpes
three inches higher or the outside of
the strips of concrete will hold the
wheels on and the surface need he
no more than eight or ten inches go
ns to make it possible for either wide
or narrow tread vehicles to travel
over. The money now being raised
VIII he used to drag the road and do
Sigh, repair work but that road
should he of concrete and would not
necessarily cost more than $4,000 90
per mile.
The evening current., 1917-08-04
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Telcgraphic facilities for Carlsbad
are bad worse than any other town
Of its size in the whole United States.
Flagstaff. Arizona, with but n little
greater population than Carlsbad. ha $
Two up town Offices. one for each of
the. great companies. the Western
Union and Postal Telegraph Co.. and
the people Of Flagstaff gc. service. YOU
bet Service compared with which ours
Is very bum. We have no fault to
iind with the gcntlcmanly agent of
,he railway, Mr.. Bales, or any Of the
force for what can he expected when
u man gets on the Job and is
making fair operator Il is but a
short time until he is moved The
people of Carlsbad have asked for an
uptown office and n competen. oper.
ator so that losses occasioned by
,auity messages may bc avoided and
that the press dope may be handled
correctly.
The evening current., 1917-08-04
PUBLIC UTILITIES co.
AUXILIARY PLANT.

The aux iary plant of the Public
Utilities Company is fast assuming
proportions that insure its compile
tlon within sixty days. The big 200
horse power Semi Diesel engine Is
about read for shipment and the
concrete foundation will shortly bc
ready. r.. plant is located near tho
railway - as to bc convenient 70
have n big railway car tank Of crude
oil deposited almost within the
building.
The evening current., 1917-08-04

In the meantime, Deputy Sheriff
Dickinson, Minter and Denton came
to the rescue Of Conway. while u num-
ber OF the friends Of the man arrested
attacked the officers in an attempt
to put them to rout. The attackers
used beer bottles, as weapons. In the
general melee, the shooting occurred
and Bustos fell, .mortally wounded.
Another Mexican is also believed 70
have been shot, but was carried from
the scene by his friends.
An inquest was held over the body
Of Bustos by Justice OF the Peace
b. NJ. Holtry and verdict returned
exonerating the officers. The body
Of the dead man was taken to Han
over where burial took place Tues
day. Bustos was married. o widow
and several children surviving him.
The evening current., 1917-08-04
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

The Sunday school class Of Mrs. j.
A. Hustons at Loving. gave her u
very pleasant surprise in the way OF
"A supper. and very merry time
otherwise, They had planned y trip
to the river and supper on the banks
when the rain intcrferred, 50 they
decided to invite her over to Miss Ha-
eel Flemming's home, which they did.
All the young folks at and around
Loving when they come to Sunday
school find u welcome and most II
them are in her class. After the
bountiful spread they surprised he'
by presenting her with one OF tho
vest best fountain pens money could
buy. They spent delightful even
ing.
The evening current., 1917-08-04
IMPEACHMENT OF
TEXAS GOVERNOR
BEGUN IN HOUSE.
Grave Charges Are Presented by
Speaker Fuller Affecting Personal
and Official Integrity.

Austin, Texas, Aug. 4.-Charges de-
signed to form the basis of impeach-
ment proceedings against Gov. James
+. Ferguson were filed in the house
of representatives by Speaker Fuller
this afternoon, Immediately after the
convenng Of the Legislature in called
session. Roll call in the house was
answered by ll2 members, seventeen
in excess Of quorum.
The principal charges against the
governor. as read in the house, were
in substance as follows:
THAT he was found guilty of mis-
application Of public funds at the re-
cent investigation and swore he would
repay them If so decided by the
courts, that the courts so decided
months ago and he failed TO do so.
THAT he had diverted the Canyon
City Normal insurance money to his
own bank, thereby reducing its in
terest of 4 l-2 per cent, and misap-
propriated $4,000 of the Canyon City
Normal funds
THAT he sought to defeat provi-
sions for the support of the Univer-
sitv of Texas.sougNt to influence some
of the regents and TO remove Others,
and that the location Of the West
Texas A. and VI. college was i'm
proper.
"That he lent money'to the speaker
of the house at a low rate Of interest
which the speaker accepted to test
the governor, whom he believed. was
trying to influence him and that the
speaker turned the money over TO the
house investigating committee"
The evening current., 1917-08-04

Owen Pearse is planning trip to
Hamilton, Mo-, going tomorrow night.
lie will join his sister, Miss Vera,
there and after n visit accompany her
home. Miss Pearsc writes she has
finished the normal work and is 20
ing to visit while.
The evening current., 1917-08-04

Miss Laura Perry, Of Artcsia, Is
visiting Virginia Files. the grand
daughter Of " and Mrs. T. VI. John
son. The girls are planning to have
n fine time at the Airdomc and the
Sweet Shop.
The evening current., 1917-08-04

Mrs. Ralph Thayer, Miss Vergie
and Walter f., came down from the
ranch yesterday and expect to he here
a few days. They report good rains
out that way.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

The building which is at BIS
Cherry street, contains is living
rooms equipped with all modern
improvements covering three
floors. 1t has reading room
and library smoking, game and
music room; dining room and
cafe, , bath rooms and an elec-
trlc eleVator-a perfect home for
men. 1t can accommodate from -
to 100 persons, The League
Club maintains the following
activities IN connection with the
home; Free Employment bur
eau to aid worthy men and
women to secure honorable em-
ployment at reasonable wages,
domestic science, sewing, music.
tailoring, printing, manicuring,
halr dressing, catering. night
school and lecture entertain
ments. Rev. J. S. Woods. for
merly pastor of st. Mark \. NJ.
+. Church is founder and war
den of the Industrial Center and
resides at the league home. j.
Walter Minor Jr.. of Brunswick
Georgia. is Secretary.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOP
PING EARLY

If you have been in the habit Of
doing your holiday shopping the
last days Of the season Of the
night before Thanksgiving and
Christmas, you realize how diff
cult it is to get good articles as
well as to be waited upon. Ke are
deavoring through The Blade to
inspire our readers to shop early
in order to avoid the rush and
make better selections.
Our advertisers are in a posi-
tion TO serve you now and will
be able to not only give you bet
ter service, but will show you a
larger line Of better articles from
which you may make your selec-
tions. We urge that you take ad-
vantage of bargains offered
through our colmns now, by our
patrons. They will assure you
prompt, courteous service, and
guarantee you satisfaction in ev-
cry particular
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
SPECIAL TO THE WISCON-
SIN BLADE
BY
Cornelius G. Scott, Jr.
Big Meet at ~" For Boys.

Camp Grant, Rockford. I'll.
Nov. 22nd. That the Y. NJ. {. a.
Is playing an important role in
producing the true type of Am
American soldier is not to be
questioned. This afternoon we re-
celved a piano and tonight with
the aid of the ladies from Rock
ford the boys were highly enter
tanned with instrumental and vo-
cal music and readings. There
was enough variety to the pro-
gram to delightfully."- please all
present.
Miss +. Blake sang Joan of
Are" and further pleased her
hearers with Poor Butterfly. "
Others who offered selections
were:
Piano solo ----- Miss G.. Corlln.
Vocal --------Mrs. NJ. Robinson.
Reading ------- Mr.. Jack Wells.
Reading -------- Mrs. Scott.
Comic Scotch Pri. j. Jenkins.
Talk" Opportunity for Serv-
lee ------- Mrs. Boutte.
Star Spangled Banner" All.
We wish to thank all who
helped to make the evening pleas
ant and especially are we CRATE
full TO Mrs. Scott. whose efforts
have brought to us at Camp Grant
"A more lat homencss feeling in
our new life.
An added feature to the oc-
caSion was the presence of Gencr-
al II. NJ. Barnum who expressed
great pleasure in being present
and to have the ladies of the city
JOIN in creating high social en-
viroumcnt for the boys.
Mr.. Snyder, secretary Of the
w.. is very active in his work
He is always glad to have visitors
come in and share with him the
great work he is doing. aided by
the Rev. Walden. Mr. Dickcrson,
Mr.. Roscboro, and Mr.. King.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

Winston, Salem, n. c., former
student at the University of Wis
consin, and instructor at TuSke-
gee Institute, who is accomplish
ing the most laborious tasks at
the camp, and is destined to be-
come a CONSPICUOUS figure in this
war.
Rev. J. w. Luck Co. II 365th
Inf, Mess Sergeant, who is assist
ing Rev. Walden in religious en-
deavors. Rev. Luck was former
ly pastor Of Pilgrim Baptist
Church, Chicago, Ill.
Lieut.. c. IL. PAYNE, Gibson,
H., who served thirteen years as
@. NJ. Sergt., Q. NJ. c. and is in
deed atfable and brave.
And last but in no wise least,
First Lieut.. Jas. Blackwood, age
81 years, one Of the youngest
commissioned officers at the Camp
and the only member Of his race
from his state. Colorado, in the
Officers Reserve Corpse. He. was
formerly instructor i'll electrical
engineering at Tuskegee Insti-
tute.
Space does not permit that we
eulogize these gallant braves
further at this time, however
suffice to say that they are doing
Uncle Sam and their Race credit,
and are destined in this progress
sive age to be chronicled in
American History and if not
there to have their names re-
corded in the Negro Year Book
with Crispus Attucks, Toussaint
l. Overture and many other
warriors of their race.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
Beloit, Wis, Nov. 18th 1917

Beloit, Wis, Nov. 18th 1917.
Wisconsin Weekly Blade
Madison, Wis.
1t is very gratifying indeed to
note the acquisition of one more
subordinate Lodge and one more
Household of Ruth in the great
commonwealth of Wisconsin -
making a total of Lodges and
4 Households of Ruth.
1t shows that the Order is not
merely existing amongst us here,
but actually lives.-And wish
to extend to all the brothers who
have and may hereafter help
make this year s work a success,
my sincere congratulations and
best wishes, and | trust they will
keep up the good work. There
is no community in which there
is an Odd Fellow s Lodge but
what is better by reason Of that
lodge being there. The good
there. The gentle influences that
flow from every Odd Fellow s
Lodge have a healthy influence
upon the community and upon
the morals Of the whole common
wealth, and all people are bound
to acknowledge the value of its
Intrinsic Virtues. Let Friend
ship and brotherly Love prevail,
and we will continue to grow and
prosper i'll the future as i'll the
past.
The phenomenal success of our
Order i'll this state during the
past year demonstrates that the
rank and file have been harmon
iously at work, doing their ut
most in carrying out and dissent
mating the great principle of our
beloved Order.
Very Fraternally
l.. j. Ousley, d. G. d.,
d. &. l.. No. >
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
WANTED
200 Good Able Bodied Re-
liable Men.

A public meeting will be held
at Odd-Fellow' S Hall, 3335-37 S.
State St, Friday night Novem-
ber Both 1917, s o'clock for the
purpose of organizing an associa-
tion to become a new lodge under
auspices of THE GRAND UNI
TED ORDER OF ODD Eel
LOWS in America.
Male persons of good moral
character from twenty one (2D
to fifty (50), who are interested
in uniting with this fraternity
are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
In establishing this lodge it is
our intention to adopt the most
modern system for financing and
granting benefits for sickness
and funerals, possible under the
general laws of our order.
The fee for admission will be
FIVE dollars, $500.
Respectfully submitted
George 7. kersey.
Dist. Master.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
MILWAUKEE, WIS

The concert for the benefit of
Mrs. George w. Williams at Cal
vary Baptist church was a grand
success. Among those who took
part were Mrs. Jesseca Mohr,
Miss Wilhelmina Smith, a pupil
of Mrs. X. f. Reed, Miss Marie
A. Bargette. Mr.. Irving Hurst
and Mrs. Gladys Smack under
whose management the affair
was gotten up, and Miss Cathe-
rine Reeves.
The Booker Washington Social
Centre will have its formal open
ing on the 9th inst.
Note our advertising columns
and patronize our advertisers.
Mrs. X. b. Montgomery has
been indispOsed for several days
but is about again.
Mr.. Adriel Lytton is again
running out of Milwaukee,.
Mrs. O. w. Horton, formerly
a resident here but now living in
Chicago, was a recent visitor TO
the city.
You need the Blade Just as the
Blade needs you. Subscribe for
it.
Mr.. Benjamin PoindeXter has
been called to the colorS. He left
for Camp Custer on Tuesday.
Arrangements for the grand
concert to be given by Miss FL
more Revels on the 2Sth inst. are
well in hand. y fine program is
promised.
Milwaukee now has six barber
shops run by colored men and all
doing well.
Mrs. Robert Merritt, at first
10th to give up her husband at
the call to the colors, is now
anore reconciIed and bears the
separation with the spirit of the
Spartan women.
4 The following constitute the
&heer Committee of Colored clti-
zens, to aid in providing com
forts for our boys at camp: G. II.
Blade )
De Reef, chairman; Rev. r. r.
Reed, Secretary; Edw. Monroe.
Treasurer; Rev. i. .. Morley
Rev. S. Russell Mrs. II. b. Mont
gomery; Mrs. Rebecca Logan ;
Mrs. Ralph Sanford; l.. H. Pal
mer; X. II. Baylor; DR.. 4. l..
Heron, DR.. T. A. Boyer, }. G..
Thurman and H. b. Kinner.
Word received from the camp
says that the Milwaukee men
are still at Custer with no pros
pect of an early change.
Mr.. Walter Broadus said to be
from Lexington, Ky, was recent
ly committed to the Sanitarium
at Wauwatosa for treatment.
Mr.. John a. Hall is now in the
hospital corps of the IlIinoil Sth
Regiment at Camp Logan, lIous-
ton, Tex.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
Industrial Center Informal
Opening, Milwaukee, Wis.

The Booker T. Washington
Social and Industrial Center,
will have its informal opening
Tuesday Nov. 9th. Visitors re
ceived from I to 10 +. VI. A pro-
gram Of speaking aud music will
be rendered; and refreshments
served gratis during the recep-
tion Of visitors. The Industrial
League Club home for men.
where the reception is to be held
is the only one Of it's kind in the
middle northwest for our people
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
DESDEMONIA JUVENILE So
GETTY NO. 795.

The dcsdemonia Juvenile So
ciety, No. 759 met Saturday Nov.
18th with a good attendance,
the usual routine Of business was
followed. Inmates Birdie Woods
and Jessie j.. Bonds were visit
ors. An inmates are cordially
invited to visit the Juvenile, the
first Saturday in December.
Much credit should be given SUI
pervisor Ella Dueberry for her
ardent work in making the So
ciety a success. Don't forget to
PAY your subscription to the
Blade
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
EQUALITY FOR NEGRO
TROOPS, is T. r. PLEA

Camp Upton, Nov. lS.-De-
nunciation of fifty-ffty" Amer
leans, pacifistS and conscientious
objectors and plea for equal
treatment Of colored troops were
the topics Of Colonel Theodore
Roosevclt's two addresses today,
more than 5000 officers and rook-
its comprising his audience.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22

The following persons Will par
ticipate in the musical and liter
airy programm to be given at the
G. y. r. Hall, THANKSGIVING day
8 p. NJ, for the benefit Of Mt.
Zion Baptist church. w. r. llar-
riS has charge Of the musical
features. Their respective voices
are also given as follows:
Sopranos: Mesdames c. NJ.
JoSey, Phoebe Lawrence. Char
lotte- Abrams, c. b. Smith
Misses Anna Glenn. Sarah Win
ters.
Altos: Mesdames Sadie lick
man, George Buckner; Misses
Sylvia Alexander and G. Reu-
ben.
Tenors: c. b. Smith, a. b.
Fields.
Bass: Claude Smith, c. a. Hen
derson.
Soloist: Mesdames Vim. Mil
Ter, Phoebe Lawrence, George
Buckner, c. B. Smith and Miss
G. NJ. Reuben.
Rev. L. J. Phillips will deliver
an address.
Recitations Mrs. Ida IIender-
son. Misses Anna Glenn and
Winters.
A turkey dinner will be served
from 12 to 6 80 p. NJ. by the com
mittee.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
MEN

If You are seeking employment
come to Milwaukee. Wis.
Wages 2.50 to 500 per day
Board and room reasonable. For
further information call on or
address The Booker r. Washing
ton Social and Industrial Center,
3l8 Cherry ST., Milwaukee, Wis,
j. S. Woods, Warden,
j. Walter Minor Jr.. See v.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-22
WoMAN'S s CIVIC LEAGUE

The Woman's Civic League
met at Quinn Chapel Sunday
Nov 18th and transacted great
amount of business. Newly
elected officers are, president,
Musidora Anderson; 1st vice
president, Lulu Wylie; 2nd vice
president, Mary Mosely; secre-
tary, Jessie L. Bonds; corres-
pondent, Minnie Woods; treas
urer, Louise Rose, chairman, exc
cutive board, Eliza bloomington /;
chr social Committee, Hannah
Hart The League endorses Rob-
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PRINTER WANTED

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-ployment dept. Wisconsin
Weekly Blade, 3l9 n. Henry st.
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