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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19
NEGRO LOYALTY!

During the whole course Of the war the Negro
population of the United States has been LOYAL to
the core and Of all the fantasies of German di-
pomacy toward the alienation of elements in
our composite population after it was recognized
mat our declaration OF war was coming, none
was more fantastic than the weIl-accredited plot
to turn our native Coored citizens against the
country with which all their fortunes are bound
up and Identified 1t has been possible for
PrussIanism to find among us some weak and
creduIous people and some even who, coming
mere as aliens and have prospered greatly under
our institutions, to be deluded with the notion
that they could reap advantage out of the ma
uoh humliiauon and defeat. But the Colored
cuzen q the mted States has had throughout
IL all a Sh.cWd understanding that we must NIL
stand or fall together and he doesl.. want n
fall
ASIDE from all such practical considerations
IHere Is Negro loyalty which is one of the fin
es' IatS OF the race. 1t has been sung i'm song
A"0 'olo I'D story. The older generation were
o}aI even TO those who wero fighting TO hold
mem I'D slavery. out Of ties OF love and affection
when nothing could break. Men of the south
hteuigeni ard high-charactered men. have per-
"''eo EfoSser clements to prosecute the raco
'"ey o0t 81 poutlca) considerations We trust
~" U0" otiie|e, that that diScredtable era is
"""iHE 70 a close. Ii has been the worst blot
81" t9yu.thto1 seldom married by want of
" .C II chNarF N fighting for a lost cause.
"V 3'ltd people are justifying All of our
"i.H. Not only have they at home. responded
,J5 , 20 eIer} patriotic need but their men in the
-. ~" - france are r"oNing themselves worthy
- "Ge9 ~ nose who 50 Slgnally earned laur-
Us q, '"' Juan and those who. on the Mexican
border under Pershng. proved themseiynl ~
"iI"' - 0e .ae stuff that American soldiers are
A4sdC OA.-- lIDatNIIip (lDa \ PoppL1t,
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19
BI.ADELETS

Cleanse our hearts Of hypocrisy
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19
4 MESS 4GE FROM FRANCE

came on him there at the edge of a wood
That the battle had shorn of its leaves;
NV ewes they were wet, as uncovered | stood,
For this black boy from far DER the seas.
All nature seem hushed at the tragedy there
Not sound came from song-bird or bee;
And noiseless the trees, scarce movement of
air,
But nothing so silent as he.
He died as he fought, with his face to the foe,
His rifle sill clasped to his breast;
How bitter the fight there were others to show,
Lying dead, in gray uniforms dressed
thought of the long, weary miles he had come,
With never a word of protest,
To fight for a freedom he never had known,
Yet, Loyalty doing his best
thought Of some others so snug there at home,
Forgetful of this sacrifice,
Who would rob this black boy of the glory he'd
won,
II freedom were named as the price.
A message | read, that death failed to erase,
Aye, say what you please of my color or Race,
God knows that | died like a man,
Dear God free us all from this vile sin of
caste;
Cleanse our hearts of hypocrisy;
And give to all men, now this struggle is past,
The freedom of Democracy.
S. T. Whitney in indianapolis Freeman
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19
SCISSORED THOUGHTS

If prison-keepers surrender prisoners to blood
thirsty mobs, if coroners iuries decline to find
out who is responsible for mob murders, if
sherilfs make no move to arrest mob murderers.
If grand juries fail to indict or petit juries to
convict the members of lynching parties, what
is to be done?
Public sentiment should be aroused to such a
white heat o. indignation against communities
or countles-or states-that countenance lynch
mgs that fear of the scorn of nation would
make them abolish the intolerabe evil-Pitts-
burgh Sun.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19
Oshkosh, Wis

Mr.. Jerry Moon, was laid to rest
Sunday. The funeral service was
held in the Gospel Mission on MAR
street. Standing room only was
available. Much credit is due Rev
Phllander Watkins for the able ser.
mon. The choir rendered some very
touch ng selections. Messfs. viii
johnson, Fred Bushnell, Geo Stew.
/ ems and Tony Faust were pail bear
ers. Those who came from out OF
/ town to attend the funeral were
Mr.. II. Yockum and Mrs. Ella Quin-
ney, Red Spring Wis, Mrs. Martha
| Gibson, Arthur and Delbert Moon
Milwaukee, Mrs. w. S. Hart, Neen-
ali, Wis, Mr.. and Mrs. Monmum
Winneeconee, Wis.
Mr.. w. S. Hart, Neenah. Wis.
has been confined to his bed for
several days. We hope to see him
out again real soon.
Mr.. Norman Person certainly
proved his loyal friendship to the
Moon and Smith families during
their recent bereavement.
Mrs. A. Green was able to attend
church Sunday for the first time
in several months.
The collector for The Blade will
call on you soon, please be ready to
pay your subscription. We need the
money
Mr.. Joe Parker was painfully, but
not seriously hurt, when lump of
coal fell from wagon that was
being unloaded which struck him
on the forehead.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Person Chicago,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hart, Neenah. Mr..
Will Johnson and Miss E. Lenas
sent lovely bouquets of flowers to
Mrs. Moon and family as token
of friendship during their hereave-
ment.
Mr. N. Person was welcome
guest at the Smith home Friday and
Saturday evening.
Obituary
Jeremiah Moon, an old resident
Of this city, passed away early this
morning at his home, $3.50 Broad
street, Of heart failure. He was
seventy-one years old, having been
born at Brothertown, Wis, October
81, 1847 Besides his wife, two
daughters and two sons survive:
Mr. j. W Smith, Mrs. Charles Fer
ry, both of this city, Henry Moon
Of Madison and Frank Moon, who is
a member of the 127th infantry sup
ply company with the American ex-
peditionary forces. The funeral
will be held Sunday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock from the residence. Rev.
Philander Watkins will otficiate and
interment will be at Riverside.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19
TIE BURkE RESOIJTIOy

senator jennings Of Milwaukee. we are moved
20 address yoa because Of your very recent con.
SpI5cooas exhibition Of partisan zeal. You are
q democrat. hut you were elected as the repre-
D ~. ~ al me people of the 9th Senatorial
for a,''lg y 'es,ate for the entire state Be
to support the constitution ofthe I'nitei So, 0''i
W Tliu me constitution of the State Of Wisconsin "
j." = ASSUME that You fully appreciate your obi
,,l me constitution Of the United States. in its
IN, IN ~ .icle Amendments Section ,. pro
ar"eS .i.as entatvQs shall be apportioncd
among me several states according to their r..
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19

surely. the hour has struck for us Americans
10 east the beam out of our own eye if we would
see clearly 70 cast the mote out of our brothers
eye M whatsoever corner Of the earth he may
INe. Racial antipathies have accounted for
most oi the blood which dranches the pages OF
i5 and that between the white and the
0l"lN i perhaps the most deep-Seated of all
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19

There are many white people who trust US
most eonsIderately-who do us favors which
sometimes astound in business way-who
stand aghas, when it comes to enjoying the
rights and comforts of life. on equal footing with
them.-Newport News Star
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19
REV. W. S. FERGUSON, d. d.
PASTOR G. NJ. +. Institutional Church
Nilwo,,kan Wis

Pastor c. NJ. f. Institutional Church,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The good people of Milwaukee
county is about to show their appre-
citation for a man of untiring effort
and indomitable will. The pastor
and members of the c. NJ. f. church
have purchased the Brick Church,
corner Sixth and Walnut SITS, and
will have their formal opening and
move in on May 18. High church
dignitaries will be present and take
part IN the program Full program
VIII appear in our columns later.
ROCKFORD, Ill.-Strangler Lew
is defeated Charles Stone in straight
falls. =
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19

There are many things that can and will be
done for the negro in appreciation of his Ameri-
canism. Changes cannot come too abruptly.
but there will be changes, if the negro does not
get IN ms own way again and follow Improper
ieaders-Columbia IS. c. Record
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19

Cleanse our hearts of Hypocrisy
The popularity of the American pastme does
not seem to Wane.
Japan's stand at the Peace Conference for a
declaration Of the Equity of Races was a Just
one
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19

But for the Coored porter on the southern
trans the Coored passengers would have a
worse time Many white train man, would
rather go to HI than give Colored person a
respectful answer.-Dallas Express
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19

In the absorbing task of promoting democracy
IN Europe we have allowed democracy in Amer
lea to wander far atield. This is more evident
every day. II is becoming dsouieting to real
American democrats-Ca Capital Times
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-04-19

just now. when the world is still tender over
PITS dead in the cause of liberty and when our
Presiden, is sailing toward Europe to put into
effect 1t may be- his theses on the rights of man.
Is very fitting time for us Americans to look
INTO the corners Of cur own household.-Chicago
Evening Post
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-02
MANGANESE is
MADE MONOPOLY

Tiflis, September 16.-Via Paris, october
1.-The constituent assembly Of the new
republic Of Georgia, sitting as parlia :
ment has declared the output of man
ganese to be a government monopoly.
Private concerns may hold and mine the
mineral, but the sale shall be made sole
~ through the government treasury. This
is declared to be the most important
financial step which the republic has
made.
The assembly has levied new taxes upon
small tradesmen which have caused IN
dignation A porter is to pay 500 erubles
a bootblack 1850 rubles flower booth 300
rubles, fish market 10000 rubles, a wine
store 100000 rubles Merchants declsre
that the tax is prohbitive and that uey
will refuse payment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-02

Selma. November 1.-(Special.)-A mar
rage of interest to Selma friends was
that of Mr.. Wilmer Melville Grayson
son of Nj. and Mrs c. c. Grayson of
this city, and Miss Anne Boyd of Baton
Rouge, La, which took place Thurs
Gay at Baton Rouge. Present at the
marriage, which took place at o'clock
IN the evening at ST. Thomas Episcopal
church in Baton Rouge, were Mr.. and
Mrs. Grayson and son Richard of this
city and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Grayson
of New York
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
MRS. Thomas D. Boyd of Baton Rouge.
and is young woman OF rare personal
charm and magnetism. After a brief
wedding trip Mr.. Grayson apd has bride
will go to Nogales, Ariz,, where Mr.
Grayson will be connected with a big
sugar refinery.
With the advent of fall. social activity
is becoming more pronounced, and an in
dex of the coming winters social calen-
dar may be found in the reorganization
of several bridge CLUBS, which had been
allowed to lapse for more important in
terests during the war period.
Initial meetings of several of these
clubs were held recently, and among
the hostesses of the past week were
Mrs. Eugene Driskell, who entertained
the Wednesday Bridge at her attractive
home in West End. Members OF the club
present were: Mrs. Lucen Burns, Mrs.
Benjamin Craig, Mrs George Craig, Mrs
Winston Brown, Mrs. Robert Word,
Mrs. Claiborne Blanton, Mrs. Henry
Smith, Miss Lucy Monk and Miss Kate
Smith.
Mrs. Lucen Burns was hostess for her
bridge club, which met Tuesday at the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-02

I win occur on November &c at the home
! of the brides aunt, Mrs. n. j. Davis,
in Marion
MIR. Gilmore is a civil engineer and
saw several months service overseas.
After short wedding trip the young
couple VIA make their home in Boligec
Mrs. Roger c.. Jones has returned from
Demopois. where she was the guest or
her daughter. Mrs. James Webb
Mr.. Joe saks of Birmingham spent the
weekend in Selma.
Mr. Julian Eliasberg and Mr.. Ed
Rowan are spending a short while In
New York on business.
Miss Emma Herndon Agee and Miss
kroXie tanning have returned to Tus-
ealoosa. where they are students at the
university.
Mrs Lester Griffith Of Iynnbrook l..
t.. is the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Sewell Jones.
Mrs. Sam Carr is in Camden visiting
relatives.
Or. and Mrs. ", W. Burns have taken
possession of their attractive home in
West End. vacated when DR.. Bnrns went
overseas with the medical corps.
Cards have been received here telling
Of the marriage of Mr. Lloyd Barnes, son
of Mr.. and Mrs L. r. Barnes of this
city, and Miss Helen Dyer of Washington.
The ceremony took place recently in
Washington. where Mr. Barnes Is asso-
ciated with Chapn-Sacks company.
Miss Bernice Summers, formerly of
Birmingham, who has been overseas
with the Red Cross, and served with the
tuberculosis section IL Italy, was honor
guest of the West End club recently,
and made a charming impression by her
pleasing recital of some cf her expert
ences and the work of the Red Cross in
Italy.
A Frenchman has invented methods
for charging records to obtain in
creased or diminished sound intensity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-02
ALPINE CLIMBERS
HAVE ACCIDENTS


Geneva. October 2.-Mountain climbing
brought an unusually heavy crop of ac-
cidents this season. one of the most SEN
sational occurred on the Piz Col a few
days ago when two women slipped and
fell into a crevasse 100 feet deep. Their
male companion, unable to help, rushed
for guides and after seven hours i'm
prisonment the women wereA extricated,
one dead and the other unconscious.
on the. same day three young couples
had just reached the summit of Luisin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-02


hove ~ A.. u N A, .,.,
r ave-, n pretty nora decoration OF
ra,.tra,,t t,r.,'., eu we oeeuts VI ene
$500 eill .''nu
A., ~, q 'aiiu SIN l'o9e.
ro,o,,1;,, "'9 seiNe Gu "' INC
U9io'I Vi tiie s"iHe
FEATURED at the recent bimonthly meet
ing Of the Selma Music Study club held
at the Y. Nj. {. A. auditorium Wednes-
Gay morning was the trio from the
holy CITY sung by Mrs. Dunlap Nicely
Mrs. waiter Allen@ and Mrs Bowie
smith. Inc programme was in charge
| the "Naise Brilllante," op "a, No. l,
from CHOPIN Played by Mrs John Tate,
! Inc MAIDEN Wish by Chopin, played
by Mrs L. Is McNoyi a violin solo,
-Adoration' played by MISS Gertrude
larry, ana Two vocal Selecuons
! hiNer Dream, by Lorihg 1homas, ana
songs MY Mothef Iaught Me by
| -
| the hf-n7onthlv tea at the Country, cll1b
Friday afternoon, when four tables of
! bridge plaVers contested for several at
| tractiye prizes Card games began al 1
/ ers were Joined bv number of club
members from the golf links. who dropped
in for tea.
| ing hostess for the members of the
| Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club recent
| " when she included also a few substi-
home on I.auderdale street.
Bridge was played at three tables and
I
| mour, Elizabeth Clay Carolyn Young
Lorine Peacock Helen Anderson. Annette
Mintern, Dorothy Rowel, Mrs. Howard
| A cable received the past week by Mr.
Harry Reid brought encouraging news
from England, where his mother and
sister were recently taken seriously ill.,
Reds former home near Liverpoof.
brings news of the improvement of both
patients.
her home in New Orleans after visiting
her mother, Mrs. A. Kayser Mr. and
Mrs Leo Kavser who were also guests
of Mrs A. Kayser. returned Tuesday
Mrs. Edward Walters leaves this week
nj
spending a short while in Selma on
business.
Mrs f. G. Conner ha & returned to her
home in Tuskegee after a visit to Mrs
Eugene Kendrick.
Mr. and Mrs Charles NIco,,epon bave
named their Young SON MAY Rav
Miss Anna rreaeb hos rat,,rnad 70
Thomaston where she is teaching in
the High school after snending the
weekend in selma
DR.. + G DuRose and Dr s <irknat-
rick have returned IRON, New yarly
where thev attended a convention Of 1no
eminent surgeons of me Trnitad states
recently held at the Waldorf Astoria.
Miss Helen schuster has returned from,
Montgomery where she was the lovely
e,uest Of bar sister Nrrs Nevar ca.
SON
Mrs Poss ~ Sovar,ob hos hoe, |
the guest of her SON. Mr.. Melvin s Ross
time in san Francisco
Meridian 70 visit Miss stella Eagle
Mr. w q Ward was bost AZ a. dinner
na,,y racentlv nelahratino NC hirtbdav
an,,iversarv coterie Of intiTnate |
frianas vrho arc inyited 10 ehara r. INC !
nleasura Of the bannv celehration each
which was centered nv = silver haskell
ana uitb yallow cbrvsanthem,,ns
.oft Glow vas shed IN vellow-sbaled can ]
lIas b''.,i,'o. in crvstai candlesticks ana
ne warm aolden tint was perfected i'm the
icas md MINIS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-02

peak, above salvan. when a girl q years
old collapsed and fell 500 feet After
an ail-night search guides found her body
and carried it with great difficulty to
the village of Martigny
A climber named Durisch died at ST
Moritz after a fall on Mt. Rosatch.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-02
Embroideries From Switzerland

BY Associated Prtss
Berne, Switzerland, October EN-
broideries TO the value of 100000 francs
were exported to America last month,
compared with $4,000 francs worth in
September 1918
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-02

The handsome suite illus
trated here is made of tri-
cotlne with white collar,
reveres and vestee. Jacket
has flary peplum cut with
points in front, set-in
sleeves with cuffs and
novel cut back. The belt
has buckle in front and
back. Skirt is tailored and
measures one and one
half yards around the
bottom.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-02

A Frenchman has invented methods
for charging records to obtain in
creased or diminished sound Intensity.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-05
--~------------------
The United Telephone COMPANY

is about to issue its new directory.
Any change IN listing desired, or
change n class OF service contemplate
ed should be reported to the manager
at once. A good time to order tel
ephone installed.
T.. {. BEEM.
Mgr. United Telephone Co.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-05
DR. PAUL BERNADO ALrENDORF,

DR.. Paul Bernado Altendorf, one Of
the remarkable figures whom the war
has brought into prominence. A mill
tary intelligence officer of the United
States whose hatred Of Imperialism,
coupled apparently with all the quail.
ties that 90 to make up the true ad.
venturer and soldier Of fortune, made
him leave the place of his birth in
Galicia at an early age. He studied
medicine in Vienna. went to Paris,
London South Africa, China, Japan,
South America, India, Mexico but, as
he says, fate intended that | should
be an American and in 1917 he was
sworn in us a regular member of the
United States army intelligence office,
having given his services voluntarily
for quite some time previously. He
caused the arrest Of the spy RESPONSE.
Bile fer the Black Tom explosion, OBJ.
tanned the German imperial code for
the United States; warned the coun.
try Of the intended submarine raid in
1918, and nipped hundreds of other
cOnspiracies.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-05
FOLLOW A CNlLD'S It AD.

=, The heart of a child Is the most SIN
I, cere thing in this troubled cynical
n world
Z When a child gives, he gives his all
., and gives it from his heart The mo
L tives that prompt generosity on the
"A part of a grown-up are not always of .
4. creditable nature. Perhaps he gives
4 to cause because he is obligated to
y the solicitors, or because he expects to
VI gain something in return, or because
" his neignbor gives. and he must keep
&up appearances But not so with a
y child .
Il A child is utterly frank in his likes
Sand disikes When he grows Older
che learns to hide his real feelings,
1and his actions are largely governed
Sby the thought Of what others will
think. But during his childhood cam.
.souilage has no part in his makeup. II
@he likes you he tells you so. II he
ssdoesnt he IA equally ready in express.
.yjng his opinion. He may aot do so
Tin words, but his actions leave no
doubt as to his feelings
& All Of us are selfish. That Is only
human. The grownup succeeds to
3more or less extent in hiding this
quality. He IL asked to contribute his
time and money to some cause in
which he will not be directly benefit.
tted, he Is very apt to excuse himself
lin way that will leave no cloud of
t+elfishness upon his reputation.
AZ A child does not hide his selfishness
Rny more than he does his likes and
Jislikes. Therefore. when Il child
gives his possessions sou may rest as.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-05
RED CROSS NEEDS FUNDS
FOR ALL KINDS OF WORK

National headquarters of the Amer
lean Red Cross has issued a statement
Of the financial operations of that or
ganization for the months succeeding
the end Of the war
The armistice brought increased eX-
penditures to the Red Cross for sew.
eral months, the statement reports,
For January and February OF this
year the appropriations We're the
largest in the history OF the organiza'
ton and for several months after
February the appropriations main
tanned high level.
On Feb. IS the American Red Cross
had $33 100000 in the hands OF its
chapters. S53 ,0G0 900 invested in relief
goods in foreign countries and SAL
0o0,t0) available for new expenditures
The January and February apprO-
priationS were necessary because Of
the heavy movement Of troops to their
homes. and the increase in the num-
Der of wounded in hospitals In addi.
ton the cessation OF war opened up
many sections OF Europe which had
been shut off from the world and re.
Fealed appalling conditions of destitu.
ton. starvation and illness This was
particularly true in eastern Europe,
whore conditions were and still are
unbelievably bad
1t would not have been possible to
postpone call for funds until No
vember and to contine the Red Cross
appeal to $l5. 00G 900 had it not been
that all types of work that could be
terminated or contracted were pushed
so vigorously that very large savings
from appropriations were obtained
from amounts set aside for the WORK.
particularly in foreign fields. the state
ment reads.
As a result. our comptrollerS re-
port for September shows Sl45t0 900
free for appropriation With this sum
and the sum derived from our chapter
memberships the Red Cross hopes TO
be able to face and meet demands
abroad and at home
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-05
Were Hearty Eaters.

Many great musical composers had
Handel dined alone at Il restaurant he
usually took the precaution of order
ing a meal for three Haydn. yet
more voracious. was known to con-
sumo meal that would have salts
fed five ordinary appetites.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-11-05

p. S. We have some special guar
anteed tires in Ford sizes that we
sell much below our regular price
tires.
Champion plugs. 75c; Splitdorff and
A. c. plugs, soc. Rclners, pumps, in
ner tubes. jacks, blow out shoes and
supplies at reduced prices. $3.50
Spot Light $5.25.