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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
MILWAUKEE, COUNTY JURORS

Our attention has recently been
called to what appears to be a Vi
olation Of the spirit, if not the let
ter of the laws relating to the
drawing Of jurors in Milwaukee
County. We have been reliably in
formed that for more than dec
AIDE no colored man has served as
a juror in any Of the courts; that
while many Of them have been
notified to appear before the com
mission, the mere appearance was
sufficient to disqualify them.
When we consider that in ten
years approximately 5000 persons
have served as jurors in the vari-
Gus courts. and that the city Of
Milwaukee alone for the greater
portion of that time has had a
population Of more than 1900 col
ored people, the failure Of some
one Of them to qualify and serve
raises in our minds serious doubts
Of the impartial administration of
the laws under which jurors are
selected. These doubts are accen-
tuated when we recall that nearly
300 young men within the draft
age have registered in Milwaukee
and more than a score of them
sent away to "make the world
safe for democracy
This is a matter that affects not
alone the colored people Of Mil
Waukcc County, or even of the
state, but every man, woman and
child living in the state and sub
.iect to the jurisdiction Of its laws.
If it is possible to eliminate col
ored men and get by" with it,
whenever it suits the purpose of
those in charge, other classes may
be eliminated-the jew, the Ger
man, the Pole, the Irish, the labor
er. and the capitalist. And there
IS no telling where the line may
be drawn next.
Besides this, the easy exclusion
of cOiored men from the jury lists
casts suspicion upon our entire jul
dicial system. What assurance has
a litigant or particular class of
litigantS that those inimical to his
interests are not drawn and his
friends excluded? How is labor
to know that upon questions af-
fccting its rights an impartial jul
ry will sit? If one knows of this
irregularity is it unrea-
sonable to suspect others? And
thus will the Courts be brought
into disrepute Like Caesar S
wife, our Courts must be above
suspicion.
That this matter has been called
to the attention of the Jury Com
of Milwaukee County
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
Brigadier General Marvin-Hill Barnum

One of the greatest shocks of
the season came down from Wash
ington the other day, when it was
announced that six Maior Gencr-
ais would lose their commands ON
account of physical uniitnesS for
oversee service. Naturally, these
reductions, together with the
many that must follow, again
bring into prominence several of
ticcrS who heretofore have been
given only passing consideration.
At Camp Grant over the lS;}rd
Infantry Brigade, commands Bri-
gadicr General Malvern-llill Bar
mum. 1t has not been the editor S
privilege to meet more demo
cratic. congeuial, clear-cut, square
and absolutely impartial gentle
man Circulating through the
Camp, as is our custom from time
to time, we often hear comments
about our General. There is
never anything but the highest
praise His influence is a bcnedic-
tion to every one. Just the other
day, we met fellow who was
proudly exhibiting a slip of pa
per upon which was some writ
ing Upon inQuiring. we found
that General Barnum had on the
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25

is attested by tie following copy
Of letter sent them. We are adj
viscd that others have also writ
ten, but to date no reply has been
received. This is but an incident.
yet it adds strength to the belief
that the exclusion of colored men
is not a result Of the ordinary and
natural operation of the laws gov
erning the selection Of jurors. The
letter follows:
Milwaukee, Wis, March 9, Is.
Jury Commissioners,
Milwaukee County,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Gentlemen:
beg to direct your attention
to what appears to me to be a
most singular operation of the
laws Of Choice and Chance in the
selection of jurors for the vari-
Gus Courts of Milwaukee County,
viz: the complete absence from
every panel, in long course Of
years, of any citizen of African
descent.
While | fully realize that it is
possible for one to live his whole
life in the same community with
out having been called to perform
jury service, yet it does seem high
ly improbable that an entire race,
without the interposition of some
eXtrinsic agency, would so uni
formly escape. This improbable
ity is made the more manifest
when we recall that the recent
registration under the Selective
Service Law discloses the fact
that, in the city Of Milwaukee
alone, there are more than $50 col
ored men between the ages of q
and 81.
A personal inquiry among the
colored people concerning this
matter has elected the lnfOrma-
ton that several Of them have been
called, but none chosen; that in
variably upon their appearance
in response to your call, they have
been advised that they would be
notified later. And this was usu-
ally the end of the matter. An
interesting incident in this con-
nection is the fact that |, myself.
was called by you less than two
years after my arrival in the
State.
trust that you will give this
matter your careful consideration
to the end that nothing may tend
to diScredit or east suspicion up
on the impartiality Of our jury
system.
Very truly yours,
George II. De Reef.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25

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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
MUSICAL AND LITERARY
ENTERTAINMENT

For the Benefit of
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
AT q. A. X. Hall
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
AS One Who Serves

As was said by Him of old My
place among You is as one who
serves may appropriately be said
of General barmum 5 place among
the Races soldiers. He Is truly
alive to every interest and thinks
the best none too good for the
boys. lie is the one man, the very
mention of whose name sends
thrills of emotion through all who
know him. Surely a Division of
Black men led by this soldierly
and predetermined Gene y would
make most formidable organiza-
ton.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25

Monday Evening, April both, 1918.
Auspices of Royal Blue Club No. 6
The committee will serve dinner
to the public from 1 Z. NJ. to &
Z. VI.
MENU
Chicken Pie. A La Franchise
Snow Flake Potatoes
Dreamed Peas
Strawberry Short Cake
Coffee or Tea
Jersey Cream
Mrs. Martha IlcniS, Chef
This is Il worthy cause and the
public is cordially invited to as
siSt the Club in raising money TO
pay off its indebtedness.
The Committee: j. n. Wilson.
Chairman, Mrs. Martha Harris, j.
Adkins, Jr., G. Is. Smith, Jos. Gen
try.
W. Il. Harris, Musical Director.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25
STARS AND STRIPES

United States, your banner wears
Two cmblemS -onc of fame;
Also the other that it bears
Reminds us of your shame.
Your standard S constellation
types
White freedom by its stars:
But what's the meaning of the
StrlpcSf
They mean your Ncgroe $ scars.
-Thos. Campbell.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-04-25

night before, actually taught the
young man to write his name. Up
on further inquiry. we found that
scarcely a night passes without
the General putting in his appear
ance at the schools for the illit-
crates and becoming one with the
Non-commissioned Officer instruc-
tors in teaching the men to read
and write. 1t is no uncommon oc-
eurrence to see the General leaye
important work to take sufficient
time to help soldier through
some difficult problem.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
American Association
 League Closes Season

Chicago, July 22-the American Association, the first of the baseball leagues to take action following Sec retary of War Bakers ruling that baseball was a non n-essentiaI industry, voted yesterday to suspend the 1918 schedule. This action was taken at a special meeting yesterday which was called by Thomas J. Hickey, pres ident of the league.
 The following resolution was adopt ed unanimously:
 Resolved, That on account of the war work or fight order issued by Secretatry of War Baker, the 1918 playing schedule of the American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs is hereby suspended for the balance of the 1918 season, and all ball clubs disbanded after July 21, 1918. This action is taken by the association to conform to the wishes of the government"
 The contracts of the players will be terminated and they will seek other work, MT. Hickey said. The clubs yesterday played their final games with double-headers, Several of the club owners said they thought it would be for the good of baseball to close their ball parks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
BOSTON'S SIDE
 OF PERRY CASE

Cleveland, O., July 22-The Boston Club of the National League filed an answer to the suit of the Philadel- phia American League Club yester- day involving the title to Pitcher Scott Perry, now playing with the Philadelphia Club.
 The suit resulted in a, restraining order being issued preventing the Boston Braves and the National Baseball Commission from interfer- ing with Perry.
 The answer entered today denies that the ruling of the Nationar com mission in giving title to Perry to the Boston club was arbitrary and alleges that the commissions ruling is bind. ing.
 The answer alleges the Boston Club made no claim for Perry until April 27, this year, because the club did not know until two days prior to that date that he was again engaged in playing professional ball, he having retired while the Boston club had a thirty day option upon his service for $500, with the privilege of extending the time contract.
 The Boston club alleges it notified the National Commission on Sept. 2S, 1917, that Perry was on the clubs re- serve list for 1918. = t-:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
GIANTS WIN
 DOUBLE BILL
Gotham Team Takes Pair of Games From St. Louis
 Score 5-2 and 6-2.

St. Louns, Mo-, July 22.---The Giants won both games of the double-header with the Cardinals here yesterday af- ternoon by scores of 52 to 2, and to ?, and cut the lead of the Chicago uCbs to three games. The second clash went Il innings.
 While Cecil Cauzy pitched a good game against Lee Meadows in. the first affair his showing wasn't as inn pressive as that of Bob Steele in the second game.
 Starting his first game for New York, the former Pirate and Cardinal pitched shut out ball ten innings. The Giants were blanked for ten innings by Bill Sherdel and in the eleventh put the young left handler to rout. With two runs in, the bases filled and none out, Bill Doak went in and be- fore retiring three men, was found for four runs.
 Cauzy had the better of his pitch ing duel with Meadows in the opener The Cardinals got only six hits off him, three coming in the ninth, when the New Workers got two runs off Meadows. The Giants poled nine hits, the big inning being the fourth, when four blows were punched for three markers,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
Kumagal Retains
 State Net Title

Utica, N Y, July 22-Ichiya Kum- agae, the swarthy little Japanese, who was the tennis sensation of two years ago, stepped to the forefront in the first match which. he has played since his return to this country when he successfully defended his title of New York State champion on the courts of the Yahnundasis club yesterday after noon. He defeated his fellow country man, Solichiro Kashio, in an espec- ially created challenge round, with thes core of 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 9-7.
 It was hardly brilliant match, all though it was hotly contested all the way There was too much of same ness of style between the players to make the match sparkle as some in which Kumagae has been a contest ant. It showed Kumagae in the same strong position as regards the game that he held when he left this country for Japan shortly after the national championships of 1916.
 By his victory Kumagae won his second leg on the Maurice E. Me Loughlin Challenge Bowl, which all ready has inscribed on it, in addition to the name of Kumagae, those Of S. Howard Voshell and William Nc Ellroy.
 Kumagae was probably not in his best form against Kashio. There was, however, every indication that he has lost nothing of his tennis ability. Ku- magae has developed a net attack, and it was this which he used at times with affactiveness against KaShiO He finished many of his points by crisp, clean volleying, but he was cautious after the first set in making the run t5 the net.
 The passing shots of Kashio are such as might instill a great respect in the most accomplished net player. The match duel, with only now and then the crisp play over the net which l is the delight Of the gallery in any | tennis event.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
|MURLINS DEFEAT
 COLON|ALS 3-1
Ty Cobb Plays First Base for Latter Team and Fails
 to Get a Hit in Game.

New Haven, July 22.---Ty Cobb, Ray Fisher and the remainder of the illustrious Colonial team failed to feaze Danny Murphy and his Murlins one little bit at the Lighthouse yes terday. Playing like real champions every step of the way behind the wonderful hurling of Frank Wood ward, the, Eastern Leaguers sprung the biggest surprise of the season by humbling their ancient Colonial ri- vals, 3-1, before an attendance of $500.
 For the first time Of any of his ap- pearances here Cobb failed to shine and the reason was not difficult to find by those who knew the cpndi- tions under which he played. It will be remembered the famous Georgian strained his shoulder in a headlong dive after Pratt at the Polo Grounds last week, the injury keeping him out of two games. He re-entered the lists in Boston Saturday only to further aggravate the injury and add twist ed knee to his casualty list. Realiz- ing what a disappointment his failure to appear would mean to New Haven fandom and the Colonial management he consented to play, but his every move meant considerable pain. The result was a near-colapse at his hotel after the struggle. Cobb felt his fail ure to hit and promised to more than make up on his next appearance which will probably be soon.
 The 'entire Colonial team, with the lineup changed considerably, was far from the form which has character ized it's play throughout the season. Even the redoubtable Ray Fisher was away off color, although the leaguers could find him but for few hits. Two runs in the first, which decided the issue, were very cheaply purchased. To Frank Woodward belongs the honors of the day. The local lad all lowed but four hits and appeared to have everything on the ball, slow fade-away being particularly effec- tive. Christie on third also showed brilliantly. The entire team, in fact, supported Woodward in great style, and it is to be hoped that present ne- gotiations to keep the team intact for one and possibly two more games of the series will be successful.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
Kramer Victor; Likely
 to Regain His Crown

New York, July 22.---Frank Kramer gives all signs to be on his way to regain the bicycle championship of America, which he held for 16 years and lost to Arthur Spencer last sea- son. Kramer won the quarter mile championship race at the Velodrome in Newark yesterday, and, with only five more races to be contested to de- eide the American championship, Kramer has a lead of eight points. He rode in great style yesterday, and was master of his bike all the time.
 Kramer led to the tape Ali Brenda, Bob Spears and Willie Hanley. In the first semi-fnal Kramer raced Spencer and was give nthe decision when Spencer was disqualified for switching Kramer far up the track. Kramer beat Spears from in front in the grand semi-fnal, and won the final by toying with Brenda. Spears easily beat Hanley for third place.
 The standing of the leaders in the championship competition now reads: Kramer, 26; Spears, r; A. Spencer, 13; Verri, [; Granda, G. Authur Spen- cer won the championship consolation from Verri, Magin and Granda, who finished that way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22

GOLF ENRICHES
 THE RED CROSS

New York, July 22-Gil Nichols and Wilfrid Reid again had the sat isfaction of defeating Jim Donaldson and Pat Doyle in Red Cross four ball exhibition match at the Deal Golf club yesterday afternoon At Norwood a few weeks ago the English team also was successful. The mar gin in favor of Reid and Nichols at Deal was 2 up and 1 to play, their best ball reading Il, to 72 for the oth- CT side.
 Incidentally, something like $15, 1000 was raised yesterday, thereby estab- fishing a record in the Eastern Dis trict. Quite a few novelties were brought off in the bidding, among them that the man who bid the highest for the caddying privileges had the right to name the flag to go with his favorite professional. The first player to be auctioned off was Doyle who was chosen with the American flag, by James B. Began, the amount being $1,2OO. A. T. Herd followed bidding S1,100 for Gil Nichols, and the English flag, while Francis J. Arend, president of the Deal club, offered s1,OO0 for Donald son, and J. T. Wellwood gave $1,5OO for Reid. After that they started to bid for fore-caddie privileges, the first three bringing $500 apiece, while the fourth was sold for $1 900. For scoring privileges three men paid $500 and the fourth $1,000.
 Nichols was credited with the best individual score, going round in 76. Donaldson needed a stroke more while the other two had 7S each. It was good golf from beginning to end all four professionals hitting long halls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
LEONARD READY
 FOR GRADWELI

New York, July 22-Benny Leon ard meets Young Gradwell at the Armory A. A. in Jersey City tonight The lightweight champion has work ed seriously for this bob-tailed fray bob-tailed since they box but eight rounds-and the champion has been spurred on to arduous endeavors simply because Gradweu has always been looked upon as a very tempestu- ous child of ye roped arena. True he hasn't knocked out any champions but he has always tried hard enough when the opportunity to toppIe a ti- tie presented itself.
 Gradwell can hit, and he boasts that he has never been knocked off his high horse when in the ring. He has fought hitters like Leach Cross and Milburn Saylor, and as a cub he gave K. O. Brown a very torrid thir- ty minutes at a time when Brown was budding out and just full of fight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
Hartford Polls
 Beat Winchesters

Hartford, July 22.---Before a crowd of over 1000 fans, the Winchester Red w nine went down to defeat at the hands of the speedy PoH club, in East Hartford, yesterday, in a free-hitting contest. Pike, who twirled for the Poh club, was touched up for 12 safe- ties by the munitions makers, the home club driving out 14, off Meyer jack.
 Kopf and Jacobson both had a big day at the bat for the home nine, the former driving cut three hits out of four times up, and the latter three out of three. Kepf also ran wild on bases making four steals and scoring four runs himself
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
FAST AFFAIR WINS TROPHY

Port Washington, L. T.. July 22- Securing big lead in the early stages of the race yesterday, when the. best that clements provided was a fluttery southwest breeze, Edwin V. Willis, sailing the Altair, in the col ors of the Port Washington Yacht Club, maintained his advantage when the wind shifted to the south and in- creased in vigor, and won the fourth annual race of the Star class to Great Captain Island and return, a dis tance of ferty-seven miles, By win ming this race MT, Willis becomes permanent possesser of the rich tro- phy presented by George W, Elder, who conceived these distance races for the little Stars,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
Heavyweights Keep Fit

Harrison, N J. will be placed on the pugilistic map this week when Fred Fulton and Jack Dempsey meet at the former Federal League ball park next Saturday afternoon at 6:SO D. m. It will be the first big match Of importance since the New Jersey law went into effect.
 Dempsey made a deep impression with the fans at Long Branch yes- terday, when he boxed with Clay Turner. the Indian heavyweight, who was dazed in the first round with 8 vicious right,
 Fulton put in an hours work at Grupp's yesterday afternoon boxing with the Jamaea Kid and Jack Espen. Billy Grupp, a good judge, said Full ton was ready now, and 1t would take a champion to beat him,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22

Two base hit, Lai, Three base hits, Roy Grimes, MeQuiiian, Vim. Hit by pitcher, by Townsend (Phoe- nix, McQuiilan); by Kiefer lRoy Grimes Burke1. First on balls, off Kiefer 4; off TewHsead 3; off Len non + off MeQuiiian 1, First on errors. Worcester l. Bridgeport g. Left sH. bases. Worcester T; Bridge pert T: Sacrifice hits, Redaan, H F. Baker, Meouiiian. Stolen bases, Brophy, Yim, CeeHey. Struck out, by Kiefer ai by Townsend Ii by Len non l. Umpire, Crista1. Time, 1.33. Hits, eff Townsend 0 in 1 inningj of Lennon 4 in $ inningsIaoff Kiefer in
 5innings ioff McQuiilah l in 1 inn ing, Winning pitcher Lennon. Los ing pitcher, Kiefer,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
GOLFERS RAISE s1O,O0O.

San Francisco, July. 22-Approxi- mately $10,O0O was realized for the Red Cross in a golf game yesterday between Mrs. W. A. Gavin, womans metropolitan champion. and John Black, on one team, and Miss Edith Chesebrough, woman's North Carolina champion, and Mike Brady, Boston professional, on the other. Mrs. Gavin and her companion won the match. The game was one up in an 18-hoTe four-baIl foursome.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
Officers Elected
 For Soccer Assn.

At the annual meeting of the Con necticut State Football Association held yesterday in the True Blues rooms the officers for next year were elected, Jimmy Miller, of New Ha- ven, and J. A. Drake of Hartford were reelected president and vice presi- dent respectively. Jee Booth of this city was reelected secretary and treasurer, G.. Denhe1m of Ansonia, J, E. Walton of Devon. and Arthur Stead of this city were elected delegates large.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
NATIONAL OWNERS
 PLAN TO CONFER

New York, July 22- Secretary Heydler of the National baseball league received a telegram here to- day from President Tener, who is in Pittsburgh, announcing that definite arrangements have been made for a meeting of the National league club owners in Pittsburgh tomorrow, Tues day.
 It is expected that the question of the duration of this seasons play will be thoroughly discussed and finally settled at this session.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
HARRY WIGGER WINS THE
 JUNIOR TITLE FOR MILE

New York, July 22-Harry A. Wig ger of the PauIist. Athletic Club achieved one of his athletic ambi- tions at Celtic Park yesterday after noon. The West Side boy won the junior metropolitan championship at one mile, while more than 5000 spec tators damned the old field of sport to capacity. The games were con- ducted under the direction of the Knights of Columbus, and never were more successful.