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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
ST. BENEDICT SETTLEMENT
Organizes Charity Club.
Special to the Blade.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 10
The st. Benedict Settlement has
a Charity Club with
seventeen members and elected Of
ticerS. The club will meet on the
2nd and 4th Wednesdays Of each
month, SOB Winnebo st. All are
welcome.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13

Those who opposed the use of
American soldiers in France sure.
Iy see by this time what fatal
hlunder it would have been to per.
init France and England to he
beaten and then fight the central
empires alone. Spokesman of the
German government are talking
about the vast indemnities they
propose to levy on the adyersarics
of the kaiser. If Germany gets
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13

Ic should earnestly contend
for the faith which was once de
hYcrcd to the saints. Faint not,
but stand up in the strength of
Your manhood hold fast to your
integrity You are not response
bile for your black skin. remcm-
Der, color has nothing to do with
You bong a man. BE loyal and
patriotic to your country-Old
Glory is Your flag; You must fight
for it. You must die for it. God
is keeping tab ON the wrongs done
You, and at his own set time, he
will deliver us. God is riding
uow-Bchold the results of his
riding every day.
Galveston New Idea.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
LEST WE FORGET

We wish to inform everyone
while the Colored soldiers are go
ing over on the other side to teach
the Huns democracy. They are
not closing their eyes to the indig-
mites heaped upon them.
The present contest is beauti-
fully illustrating the fact that both
races are inseparably blended to-
gether. All races, faiths, and
classes have interests related
and interdependent. There is a
prevalent idea our greatness CON
sists in material things, and in the
educational development Of the
citizenry. The true measurement
is for the race more highly blessed
with material things to share with
the poor, the hum ble-the unfOr-
tunate brother in black. The Col
ored people are not asking special
favor and does not crave any. On
ly want an equal chance on equal
basis with other Americans, and
not anything in our past record
indicates other than our people
will give good account Of them
selves.
If clothed with responsibility.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
BLADELETS.
Don { Shirk.
Play your part like men.


Owning as they do property to
the value of IA billion dollars, no
one has the right to say colored
men shall not fight in its defense.
have asked for all the colored sol
dicrs available He must know
their value.
A speaker at Way $ Hall. Mil
waukcc, g. Jared that there was
only one flag which was not stain
ed with the lives of innocent Jews
and that is the Stars and Stripes.
Maybe those who engage in the
pastimc of staining flags with ii in
noccnt lives was too busy using
the innocent lives of Negroes.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
MIR. QUELLAR EATON
Golden Lodge, Milwaukee, Wis.

Who will attend the Golden Ju-
bilee, G. I. Q. of O. f., Madison,
Aug. 6, 7, 8 and 8.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13

The Colored man who operates
grocery store, confectionery,
woodward, shoe shop, restaurant
or amy other enterprise will sue
cecd if You patronize him. If he
succeeds he will employ some of
the young Colorcd people in the
town to help him. The white man
with whom you spend your mon
ey employs Except as porter
white boys and girls. We do not
blame him. lie should not turn
his boy away for your boy. Here $
lesson. Learn it.
Dallas Express.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-06-13
NOTICE.

Don't forget to pay your sub
scrIption to the Wisconsin Week
sure to read our adds. They con-
tain good bargains.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
HAD NOT BROKEN PROMISE
Because Others Thought the
Poker Was Hot.

Az farmer. hearing eommotion at
the back of his house, hurried out to
find his little boy, armed with red
hot poker, enjoying himself Immensely
by chasing some frightened farm Ia
boners round the yard.
After a severe lecture from his IA
tiier the youngster promised that he
would never do it again.
A day or two later the same COM
motion was heard and the same youth
was found causing havoc with the
seffsame poker.
How dare your" said the irate pa
rent
But father" interrupted the
young culprit.
Don't but father me- sir"
The youngster, however, convinced
of the satisfactory nature of his ex-
PLANTATION, would not be sileneed.
But, father" he said, its only
painted this time. london T4t-Bits.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
Army Of students N Line.

More than 10000 men were added
10 Americas fighting strength when
members Of the students army train
ing corps were formally mustered in
Rt the colleges throughout the country.
The impressive ceremony arranged FOR
the occasion was set for eleven o'clock
October l. A message from President
Wilson was read on every campus.
Uollegians in the training corps draw
the pay Of army privates, and are
housed, clothed, and fed by the gov
ernment. There is no tuition fee. Each
student is allowed only three subjects.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
Sometimes, of Course

Anger, for example, is an emotion
an abstract quality" explained the col
lege lecturer. "0ne can see only the
effects of it. One cannot taste it, hear
it, see 1t, smell il or feel it."
oh. | know, but professor, 1t has
color" said the usual class boob.
''You must be mistaken. young man"
replied the prof
Wen, in a book am reading it says
that mans face was purple with
anger"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
His Question.

'.WiRl anyone ask me a question
relative to any matter of life and
deathE" asked the thought reader.
We'll, mine refers to MURDER
An, I see blood ~ exclaimed the
thought reader, tragically You wish
to know who did the feedT'
Eyes, please
1T was a relative"
That's quite right. Father or moth
er's side?" ventured the inquirer.
Fathers"
wonderful. That, too. is correct.
But what was the object9"
CAIN
How marvelousl Go on"
"Alasl I can see no more. Now,
please read out your question, sir,
for the benefit of the audience"
''WhO killed Cock Robin?"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
President Draws Number 322 In
Registration Lottery at
Washington.
ONLY FIRST 100 NUMBERS
MADE PUBLIC ny WIRE
Practically Impossible to Forward the
Full Result Of the orswing--Ar-
ransements Made for District Boards
Announce This Later.

The president ia person opened the
ceremony Of drawing numbers for the
100000 men registered in the new
draft The capsule he drew contained
the number 322.
Amid ceremonies profoundly inn
pressive and of transcendent historical
significance, Gen, Peyton G. March,
chief OF staff of the army, received In
person this vast force of as yet ununi-
formed reserves, on behalf of the mill
itary branch Of the government.
100000 in Arms by July.
And from this reservoir of man pow
er-the largest body of citizen soldiers
ever offered by the people of any ma
ton to their government-General
March Is to recruit the army of 4,0O0,-
600 men which he has promised to
have overseas by July l next to back
up General Pershing on the battlefields
OF Europe.
Every man In the registration is af
fected, as from those who are not
called for active military duty the
country's war managers propose to
mobilize a great industrial army of
war workers to make certain of a con-
stantly flowing stream of men and mu-
nltions to the field of battle.
The roll call, which Is to assign to
each Of the 100000 men military
number determining the order in
which he is to be called, was begun by
President Wilson himself, and not fin
ished until late in the afternoon next
day
AS the tally sheets were filled they
We're rushed over to the government
printing Office for the official master
list, which, when completed, were sent
by General Crowder to all district
boards throughout the country, which,
In turn were to make them public
through the newspapers. In that way
the country at large was informed of
the order Of all the numbers within a
few days.
Wilson Is Applauded.
There was a hearty round of APP
plause as the president, blindfolded
with piece of cloth taken from the
covering of one of the chairs used
at the signing of the Declaration of
Independence, approached the table
ON which rested the famous glass
bowl used upon the first drawing.
Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder guild
ed his hand as he reached down into
the bowl to pick one of the 1900 blue
capsules containing the numbers.
There was increased handclappfng
when ii was announced that the first
number of the drawing was 322, for
the number which the president drew
has registrant representing 1t in
every one of the Assn local boards in
the country. Every man whose serial
number corresponds to it may there
fore consider that the command TO
march" or work" comes from the
commander in chief himself.
Vice President Marshall, similarly
blindfolded, picked out the second
number. 1t proved to be high NUM-
ber--T ,277--which will be order No. .
for an boards having registrants bear.
ing that number. The average number
of registrants to board ranges only
from $500 to 5000,
The number which President Will
snu drew has registrant represent
Ing II in practically every district in
the United States. Other numbers fol-
low:
A aS7
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
Pride.

MY brothers corporal in the
army"
That's nothin'. My brothers ma
rine."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
Recounized.

Private Butler tformer press agent,
doing sentry duty)-Halt! Who goes
there?
Private Leggett former reporter)-
Hist Joe, could you slip me two ON
the aisle for Monday night?
Express.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

II man wants TO get line on his
popularity as a speaker let him hire
a hall and charge sc cents admission
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
A Poor Memory.

Monk-Now what did my wife tie
that knot in my tail for to make me
remember?
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
ma Eonntain al Yonth

Knlcker--A man is as old as he
looks.
Bocker-As old as he looks in uni
form.-New York Sun.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11

The man who handles the truth reek-
lessly is sure OF a iarge crop when it
comes to raising doubts.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-10-11
Stronn Anne

THAT widower is all broken M"
"oh, he'll soon be repaired ,"-BaIti-
more American.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
GOVERNMENT ORDER STOPS
 WEST THAMES STREET WORK

Mayor J. J. Desmond received a teie- gram from the authorities at Wash ington on Friday that puts an end to the building Of the concrete road in West Thames street, at least just for the present.
 In order to carry on this new work for which the city meeting cppropri- ated $24,000, Street Commissioner Fox had an order in for 1000 barrels of cement and 7,59o square feet of rein forcement, which is the steel and roGs that are used to lay in the cement
 Now the city will be able to, get none of this order. as the national gov ernment authorities have ruled that ! delivery must be withheld because of the need of cement and steel for war uses.
 Street Commissioner Fox will ac- cordingly do the best he can to fix up the street as well as can be done with what material he can command,
 such as cinders and other filling ma terial.
 The street commissioner now has the stone crusher on Rosth street working i again, with electrical power running
 it. and can thus go ahead with the l West Main street improvement and l the other work in the city in which crushed stone is called for. He also 1 has two cars of crushed stone in the ! city and another on the way. which 1 will be enough to do the North Main street improvement.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
JERSEY BREEDERS ORGANIZE
 IN HOLLAND COUNTY

An adjourned meeting of the Jersey breeders of Holland county was held Tuesday afternoon at Rockville. Or ganization was perfected that is in some respects unique among such or ganizations in the United States. Its agreement which is signed by owners and managers contains three articles which are probably different from those included in other organizations. They are; C) To make application for the government cooperative tubercu- losis eradication work, such application to be turned over to the secretary treasurer, which constitutes applica- tion for membership; f24 to keep daily record of the individual cows in herd and to place herd under either the registry of merit or farm bureau test, or both: (9l to submit to a committee to be known as the sire approval committee" the qualification for ap- proval. and to abide by their decision when said bull is deemed unworthy to head pure bred herd There were 12 present who signed the agreement, and steps were taken to reach other Jer- sey breeders of the county at an early date. Dr. Blake of the bureau of ami nal industry was present and made arrangements .or testing some of the herds within short time The off cers elected follow: c. H. Savage, Storrs, president: Prof G. c. White,
 Storrs, vice president; A. H. Benton
 Andover. secretary treasurer: direc-
 tors, John E. Kingsbury, Coventry;
 Samuel Johnson, Holland: George V
 Smith Wilmington, and Thomas Childs Rockville. It is planned to hold ths
 annual meeting in November.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
NORWICH REGISTRATION
 TOTAL IS INCREASED

The draft board was kept busy tab ulating the registration returns on Friday and when completed found that there were 4,062 who had registered in the Norwich district. The increase was accounted for by the fact that Taftville registered more than she as was Ledyard. and several out of town registration cards were received.
 There were 234S native born citizens. 516 naturalized citizens, 91 citizens by fathers naturaliZa tion before regis trant's majority, 312 declarant aliens, Ss6 non-declarant aliens. There were SsS1 whites, 65 negroes, s orientals and g citzein Indians.
 According to ages the 4062 regis tered as follows: IS years. 227; 19 years. PA; 20 years, 227: 2l years, Il :: 22 years, l: 25 years, 1 27 years, l: 2S years, 1; 31 years, 5: g years, 14S ; a8 years. 2SS; 34 years. 270; S5 years, 23S; S6 years, 267; 37 years, 35S; ,3S years, 29e; 39 years, 23S: 40 years. 229: Al years, 209: 42 years, PA; 43 years, 245; A years. 219. 40 years. 276
 Those registrants between 21 and S1 should have registered in the draft Of June 1917 but evaded it and now are in the second draft. It is proba . ble that those between these ages will be the first called as they should be in the army at the present time, il physically qualified.
 The 39-year-old class drew the largest number while 34's were a close second
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
AUDITORIUM THEATRE.

The audience that witnessed the production of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cab bage Patch was transported back 50 years when the electric lights went dead during the evening and the play went. on in the gas, lamp and candle light as they did back in granddad's time. The lights went off at an op- portunN time. as it was the first act, which was kitchen scene. and the lamps came in handy.
 Mrs. Wiggs and Lovey Mary, as ev- erybody knows, were two separate stories by Alice Hogan Rice. About 15 years ago Anne Crawford Flexner dramatized both tales into d footight version that instantly enjoyed a tre- mendous success, and after a short season on the road the play was brought into New York. where it re- mained for two solid years. By this time Mrs. Wiggs. Miss Hazy, Lovey Mary, .Mr Stubbins and the various other characters in the company be- came as well known footlight and fiction figures as Old Scrooge, Micaw- Der, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
 The play is one of human interest and is produced by an excellent com pany The part of Mrs. Wiggs is well taken by Miss Olive West. Miss Blanche Meinsen makes an adorable Lovey Mary. These two are supported | by strong cast which includes Clara Mathes, Harriet Mayfeld, Will Marsh, August Thorn and Frank Frayne, Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
EPIDEMIC OF GRIP
 STRIKES THIS CITY


 The. epidemic of grip which has been prevalent in the eastern states and New England has struck On to Nor wich, New London aud the vicinity with considerable force and many cases of the grip have developed in this city. There is a question whether this is the disease known as Spanish Influenza or a malignant form of or dinary grippe.
 An investigation of the disease is being made both by the state authori- ties and the local health officer. Dr. E. J. Brephy, and within a short time in- structions regarding dealing with the disease will be announced. With th-s disease the fever is higher and al though the disease is persistent if care is taken it leaves the patient very suddenly.
 The advice of the health department is that when the first symptoms of the disease appear, which are chills, backache headache and coughing, the patient sholld immediately go to bed and call physician and not try to battle the disease as it is liable to run into pneumonia as is the case in sev- eIal families n the city. All patients Fhould be kept in an isolated room by themselves and no one should be al- lowed to sleep in the same room. The patient should have his or her own eating and drinking utensils. The pa : tient when he raises should expec- tcrate into cloth that should be burned. The disease is the most con- tagious form sof grippe and every means to prevent the spreading of this disease should be -aken. The health department will issue more in structions regarding it within the next 4S hours and these instructions should be obeyed tc the letter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
ENcoURAGlNG RESTRICTIONS
 ON CHRISTMAS BUYING

At meeting of the Reail Merchants Bureau held Friday morning with Chairman Will L. Stearns presiding it was voted to indorse the request of the Council of Defense in regard to Christmas buying. The communication received by the bureau asks all retail merchants to encourage restricted buying and asks that no gifts but use- full ones be given. The merchants are also requested not to increase their working force for the holiday rush but to exterS the Christmas buying from October until Christmas shus avoiding a last week rush. As mate rial is scarce and shipments are slow the public are advised to do their holi- day shopping as soon as possible,
 Several reports from the Dollar Day committee and the committee on the fall opening were received and ap- proved. The merchants voted to rec ommend to all retail stores that they close on Tuesday at 5.30 D. m. out of courtesy to the French band which visits Norwich on that day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
DOCTOR REPRESENTATIVES, ON
 VOLUNTEER SERVICE CORPS

The central governing board of the volunteer medical service corps of the council of national defense announces that the Connecticut state executive committee of the volunteer medical service corps is comprised of the fol- lowing doctors: Frank H. Wheeler, M. D., 27 Perkins street, New Haven; Charles C. Godfrey. NJ. D.. $40 State street, Bridgeport; Edward B. Hooker, M. D., Hartford; Phineas H. Ingalls,, M D.. 4s Pearl street, Hartford; s. B. Overlook, M D., Pomfret; T. F. Rock well. M. T.. Rockville.
 The purpose of this committee is to co operate with the central governing board in prosecuting all activities per- >taining to the mobilization and enroll ment of members of the volunteer medical service corps throughout the state.
 The central governing board of the volunteer medical service corps also authorizes the appointment of one county representative in each county in every state of the union. The county representatives include: New London county, John 6. Stanton, 9S Huntington street, New London; Windnam county. s. B. Overlook, Pom fret; Windham county, George Nj. Bur- roCghs, Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
GIVEN JAIL SENTENCE
 FOR THEFT OF TIRE


 George Grant, 33, native of Can ada, who has also lived in Williman- tie, was found guilty by the jury in the superior court here on Friday af- ternoon and sentenced by Judge Will liam $. Case to nine months in jail for theft of an automobile tire on Aug. l from the garage of Charles B. Brom- ley on West Main street
 MT. Bromley. the owner of the tire, Nelson V. Theroux of Franklin street, to whom Grant sold the tire, and W. Russell Baird, who identified the tire, were the witnesses against him
 Grant claimed that he bought the tire from man he did not know and has not seen since. Deputy Sheriff George H. Stanton was also called in as witness for the defense by Pub lie Defender Allyn L. Brown and of failing to find witness who was wanted to substantiate Grants story. Frank H. Foss testified against the man as to previous theft record in the Wiliinantic police court.
 The jury rendered a verdict in about 20 minutes through Foreman R. R. Barber, The following comprised the jury:
 Norwich-Frank W. Brewster. Bur riil W. Lathrop. Clinton Rogers; Preston-Charles + Benuet: sCol- shester-John Higgins, William C. Sherman; Griswold-Wiiliam La Point Frank C. Whiting; I.ebanon-George F, Dimon Bo2rah-Nathan Gilman; Srrague-Benjamin s. Gallup; Lisbon R. F. Barber
 At the opening of court Joseph C;emna pleaded guilty to theft of a safe from GroteH restaurant contain ing s1.56e in money and $500 in Lib erty bonds. Sentence was deferred till next Wednesday.
 Court adjourned at 4 o'clock till next Tuesday morning at t0 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
TROLLEY PERPETRATORS
 POSTPONE THEIR HEARING

The board of arbitration, chosen by the trolleynnen of the Shore Line Flee tric Railway Go. and the officials of that company, met at the common council chamber in New London at 11 o'clock on Friday morning. The board iS William c. Fox and John c. Ellis, chosen by the trolieymen; Nathan Belcher and Arthur M. Brown, chosen by the company, and Hugo Momm, se- lected by the other four members of the board. MT. Monm presided.
 Attending the hearing were Warren A. Lewis, motorman;' Alexander Swa- rir, conductor: Attorney c. 3. Whit tlesey, General Manager NJ G. Strat- ton and Traffic Manager Cain of the Shore Line Electric road.
 There wos presented a general agreement between the men and the company governing all settlement cf disputes, which applies in this case as in others. This agreement was read and ratified by both parties to the present controversy. This agree of arbitration has been selected, the board shall hold a hearing within a week and such hearings shall continue daily until the hearing is closed"
 Attorney Whittlesey suggested that the meeting be held next week, and MT. Brown. of the board. said it would be impossible for him to attend next week John c. Ellis suggested that rossibly by getting together. the mat ter could be adjusted in few hours at the most and the representatives Of the trolleymen and the trolley com pany went into conference in an en- deavor to come to an agreement +n submit to the board of arbitration which waited their report
 MT l ewis stated that the trolleyme1i have the company's word that they will withdraw the use of the Rooke register, provided the men can shoa that it is a hardship on them The men contend that it is g hardship. and this is the only matter which is the subject of the present controversy.
 The conference lasted an hour or so and an agreement was drawn ID | for the presentation of the contro- rersy, before the board of arbitration. and it was agreed tfat this continued | hearing shall occur on Monday, Sept. 2S, at 10 o'clock. in the co-ncil cham 1 ber