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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06

The Wisconsin Weekly Blade is a
journal with a mission. 1t strives
to inform as best. it may within the
limits of its capacity its nearly ten
thousand readers of the weekly hap
penings of interest to them. It
aims to foster and create in Wiscon-
sin more particularly, and in the
countr generally, a healthier and
more equitable public opinion on
questions peculiarly affecting the
colored people. To do this it pur-
poses to employ not only the facile
pen of able writer's, but every other
species of skill known 10 journalism.
1t is, therefore, with no small de-
gree of pride that we announce the
engagement of "Gadfy," the dis
tinguished eastern artist and lee-
turer, who will furnish exclusive car
tOons Of current events and topics
for this paper
"GadAy," Mr.. G. Luther Sadgwar,
is not so we'll known in these parts.
but in that neck Of the woods os
which he is Indigenous, he is as well
known as TN, Potomac itself and no
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
THE PECULIAR MISSION OF
THE NEGRO JOURNAL

The Negro journal shoulders
gravcr responsibility than any
other so-called ,r class journal in
the country; first of all, it is i'm
possible for this peculiarly clas6ed
journal to cope in volume with
other journals; for the average Ne
gro journal is launched on faith,
while others are launched on
finance. Hence, the popular ques-
tion asked by its readers is, why
cant we have a newspaper like
other folk-as rule the persons
who ask this question would not
spend two dollars per year on q
Race paper, but borrow their neigh
boris long enough to pick flaws
they complain about the type not
sitting straight up or some person's
name being misspelled or the die
tion or rhetoric not according to
the best authority. As rule they
close their critical remarks in the
language Of "A disPruntled deacon
by stating that those folks just
won't do--now, that's ALL
However, the Negro journal,
humble as it is today is the only
outstanding champion Of the Race
It's mission is far-reaching Not
only does it make sentiment for
better conditions among it's own
people, but reaches out now and
then and turns a white enemy into
a black mans friend.
The peculiar problems that con
front the Ne. 70 people in this
country today affecting their peace,
prosperity and happiness, as a rule.
90 unnoticed by the majority Of me
big dailies.
Ye knockers Of any Race enter
prise, bury your hatchets and get
in the big boosters band wagon, in
order that when the big bear, preiu-
dice, shall have been killed in this
country-you can truly say, "Sce
what we did"'-Sacramenta Re
view.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
POSES AS SLAYER
OF Sc GERMANS;
NABBED BY POLICE

ST. LOUIS-Posing as Henry
Johnson, Negro hero, who is said to
have killed Sc Germans single-hand-
ed with bolo, Albert Parker of Mo-
bile, Ala, last night was arrested
when he appeared at the Coliseum
to tell 10000 his experiences while
under fire.
The arrest was made after detec-
tives read an Associated Press dis
patch from New York, saying John
son had arrived from overseas yes
terday.
The welcome was the greatest cele-
bration ever held here. Thousands
were turned away, although prices
OF admission ranged from 25 cents
to So. Mayor Henry w. Kiel made
the address of welcome.
Parker's left leg is severed and he
carries many "battle sears" De-
tectives say he admitted his leg had
been cot off by. a. Grain ana he re-
ceived his "battle scars" in various
affairs"
According to police, Parker ad-
mitted having duped audiences in
Montgomery, Ala; Savannah, Ga;
Charleston and Raleigh, N. c., and
other southern cities where he had
war talks. He was to have re-
ceived $500 for his address.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06

less appreciated. Mr.. Sadgwar is
Washington boy, in the schools Of
which city he was educated, after
ward taking courses in his special
ty, Art, in Philadelphia, Boston and
Paris. He is member Of the Penn
sylvania Academy of Fine Arts, a
teacher Of drawing in the public
schools of the District ON Columbia,
and a lecturer and contributor %
many periodicals upon the History,
Theory, Appreciation and Practice
of Painting. His cartoons have
frequently appeared in eastern jour
nails and received favorable com
ment. He is colored man himself
and believes most strongly in the
future and possibilities Of his peo-
pie. He has done and is still doing
much though his skillful drawings to
focus attention upon the injustice
and un-Americanism Of race preiu-
dice. He is an asset to any paper,
and we appreciate our good for
tune in securing the services of
"Gadfy" At any cost.
WATCH THESE COLUMNS.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
MR.. AND MRS. PETER WASH
INGTON, HONORED GUESTS.

On Wednesday eve, Feb. &c, Mr..
Asa Washington rendered his broth
er and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Washington a reception. The
occasion was to celebrate the first
year of their journey on the matri-
monial sea. Madison society was
present as guests and each contrib
uted to the enjoyment Of the other
Mrs. Washington was formerly Miss
Katie Scott. Chicago. During her
stay Of y months in Madison, she
made many warm and lasting fiends
who Ioathe to see her leave. On
Friday night Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Rich also entertained in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Washington. Mr. and
Mrs. Washington left Sunday, March
2nd for .heir future home, 3672 Wa
bash ave, Chicago, III.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
Tabloid Of News

breaking into the city Jail, Nov. II
and attempting to seize Russell High
were found guilty by jury in the
Surry county court and sentenced
to terms ranging from fourteen
months to six years on the county
roads.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI. - At a
mass meeting held at Bethesda Bap-
tist church, steps were taken to or
ganize a branch of the Women's
Cooperative Alliance, for the better
ment of conditions among women
and girls.
DANVILLE, Ill.-Although his
comrades are back in Illinois and
ready for the mastering out at Camp
Grant, news Of the death of Charles
Bradley, member of Company l. of
the Black Devils" the old Eighth
Illinois National Guard regiment
was not reported as killed in action
until today when his parents receiv-
ed the War Departments official
notification. Bradley was third
baseman for the Danville colored
Unions and had played with Chi
cago, Indianapolis and st. Louis col
ored teams, and was regarded as
good enough for the big leagues if
he had been white.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
"CAMP GRANT SOCIAL ITEMS
ROCKFORD, ILL.
BY GEO. w. McEWEN

The writer was very much pleas
ed to meet a couple of Comrades of
the Famous Old 9Th now 37Oth Inf.
in person of Corporal Jno. Lewis
and 1st CT. Pvt. Merritt also their
wives at the Douglas Hotel. Cor
poral Lewis captured a Germans
machine gun which Uncle Sammie
will let him carry home to show the
future generation what brave SOL
diers can do.
AS usual DR.. and Mrs. r. S.
Grant threw open the doors of w.
G. c. S. or the Colored Soldiers
Club, 2lS South Main St. and fed
The brave heroes. The mayor and
chief OF police, also two newspaper
men of our white brethren were
present a total of 4 to greet the
boys that fought for Democracy.
Bro. Tom Watson has done his
bit to our heroes as they return
from overseas. He is the proprie-
tor of Barber Shop & Billiard Par
lor at Colored Soldiers club, 2l5
Wyman St. Quite recently he and
his better half has given several
surprise parties for the soldiers. A
little AID in the WISCONSIN
BLADE will bring great results
Bro. Watson.
March End, 1919, the Pilgrim
Rest Baptist Church conducted
their rally and children's exercises
at 8 p. m. with recitations, solos
and drills.
Little Miss Lyllia Cochran was
the tiny wonder of the event. The
entire program being conducted by
the children. Little Miss Airline
Gilbert and Elnora Pythers being
the leaders of the affair. The pro-
gram was featured and directed by
Rev. G. W. Dudley. The Rally was
a great success in the evening. The
Club consisted of Generals and
Lieutenants which reported as fol-
lows:
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
GENERALS

Monday down in Southern France
and l am one Of the lucky ones.
l have had some wonderful expo
riences since I've been here; haven't
been sick day nor hurt. am long
ing to see the day when we land
back in the dear old u. S. A.
The French people are some Wor-
derful people, even if can't under
stand them. met some of the boys
last week and they are looking fine.
Tell Hugh "hello." Remembrance
to your wife and all friends. | met
quite few of the 365th Inf. and the
old 9Th boys. but haven't been able
to see Bill yet nor any Of the boys
from home.
Hoping to be home soon
Corp. Benz. Battice, d.
Co. l., 803rd Inf, A. L. f.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
SERGT FRANK FOLLINS

Is a member Of the fighting Oath
infantry. He is now attached .
the 161st Depot Bridage, 4th Train
ing Battalion, Camp Grant, Ill
More than 3 years ago he entered
the service at San Antoine, Texas,
and was one of the combatants with
General Pershing in punitive expe-
ditions, at Columbus, N. NJ. He
is also decorated with medals for eff
ficient service and accuracy, His
parents are now residing in Smith
field, Texas.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
COLORADO SOLDIERS.
WASHINGTON. ID, C-The g

will face serious shortage in agri-
cultural labor during the coming
season, according to present indica
tions, according TO officials Of the
federal employment service.
The reason for this shortage is
that a majority Of the negroes who
shouldered a gun are refusing to
go back to the cotton fields. The
lure Of higher wages in the northern
industrial centers is attracting them,
although there is an oversupply OF
labor in these places.
Many others came north becaus
Of the high wages paid for war work.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
SEARS ROEBUCK SHOW COUR.
T'EGY

At the home coming Of the 370th
Inf, or the old sth H., Sears Roe
buck e. Co. gave to their colored en-
ployees a holiday from I1:O0 a. m.
with full pay. This was indeed an
act Of qualification, the like Of
which has iiever been done hy sini-
lar concerns. This company en-
ploys upward Of 200 race men and
women.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
NEVADA DRAWS COLOR LINE
CARSON CITY Nov No+uit ;, -

standing more than 100000 Ameri-
cans of African descent have for
the years past, been defending this
country, of which Nevada is a small
part, against the atrocities of white
men. Nevada has by a vote of to
amended the prize fight law so 70
prevent white man from engaging
in contest with a colored man. 1t
understood Gov. Boyle will sign the
bill.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06

Mr.. ]. Anthony Josey,
Editor, Wisconsin Blade. >z'
Madison, Wis. 8 M &
My Dear Mr.. Josey: x
have been absent from The cit{
on official business which accotIIi<
for this delay in answering your 11Id
letter of recent date relatiue III
having Hdqs. Co. and Co. II 8l}5th
Infantry permitted to stop III M a<li-
son enroute 10 Camp Grant. Im-
mediateiy upon my return to the
city, took up this matter with fhe
office Of the Chief of StaIf, and in
an official memorandum lust receiS
cd am i'm rmed,-"1. ARRANGE
ments already made to have that
part of 3G5th Infantry which is as-
signed to Camp Grant, liz, Stop In
Chicago. Madison, Wisconsin. viii
also be included. 2. The 3t}5th In
fantry enroute to Camp Grant con
sists Of men from Illinois and Wis
consin, and it is impractlcable to.
route via Cincinnati; Policy "a Wars
Department is to let home pno13le
see their own troops in parade.
THE policy of the War DHNar
nent which is applied as a gene1stS 3
rule, is to separate at the port Of de-
barkation Getacnments belonging Id
other parts of the country than the
bulk of the regiment and to send
such detachments directly To their
own states. The bulk Of the regi-
ment is then assigned to the Calnp
in the state from which Il comes.
The part of the regiment which
usually contains the band Is useN
for parade purposes.
1T is not practicable TO arrange
parades for small detachments which
trave' on ordinary commercial trains
due T. the delay involved"
Wisning 10 assure you Of nv en-
tire willingness to serve at any time
in any matter in which YOU 81 the
other good citizens of Madison. Wis
consin, are interested, / am.
Sincerely yours.
Emmett j. Scott
Specia. Assistant to Secretary az
War. Rooms 144-146.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
PRESIDENT s. L. LESTER
COlOred Mems Improvement Assn
Rockford Ill

! The Blade is pleased to announce
that Mr.. Lester is an old Atlanta,
Ga, regular, who since coming to
Rockford has made good. He is a
thorough Race man and fully be-
lieves in organization. He and his
family are comfortably domiciled at
1922 18th Ave. More anon.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
SERGT. ARRUS EMANUEL

oath Inf.-A Soldier With Record
Seven years or more of service
in the U. S. army has made of
Emanuel a well seasoned fighter.
He is an intense race man, and al
ways stands ready to support a
worthy race enterprise. He is sta
toned at Camp Grant c. & B. school.
His native home is Rome, Ga.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06

Our editor was the dinner guest Of
Of Kemps Al Rockford, H., last Sat
urday He found even Kemp boy
full Of glee and making q fine rec
ord in school To their many friends
the family sends remembrance.
They are handsomely located at 9l5
Island Ave.
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OVER SEA MAIL
Somewhere in France,
90 80 ~

Jan. IS, 1919.
Mr.. J. A. Josey.
Dear Friend: / receive the Blade
quite often and you don't know how
glad ! am to learn the news from
dear old Madison. We are now To-
Gated near Verdun, not very far
from Germany, and we expect to
come home soon. Some of our COM
pany will go on z or 10 day pass
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
SERGT. GEO. Z. TAYLOR

End Battalion, Co. A, Camp Grant
Dashing soldier, who believes in
discipline and one who has been
with the famous oath Inf. through
the Philippines and Mexico. He is
native of ElesYa, Ohio.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
VETERANS OF WORLD WAR re-.
BE GUESTS OF MADISONIANS
900 MEMBERS OF 365tIs II
PANTRY TO ARRIVE
IN MADISON.

Hon. Emmett J. Scott,
Room l44,
War Dept. Bldg,
Washington, d. c.
Dear Sir:
365th Infy scheduled to arrive III
New York ON White Star Liner
Olympic next Tuesday. Would like
to get Hdq Company and Co. +.
stop in Madison enroute to Camp
Grant or the entire Battalion. To
whom shall we wire?
Respectful1y,
Wis. Weekly Blade.
j. Anthony Josey,
Editor The Wisconsin Blade.
Madison, Wis.
Detachment three hundred sixty
fifth infantry about nine hundred
men leave camp Upton Mnrch 5
for Camp Grant, ILL.,, stopping IN
Chicago and Madison enroute, ar1<ve
Madison about March 10 OF IL, de-
finite date from railroad authorities
at Madison. Please make necessary
arrangements with the mayor to-
have streets properly policed during
parade.
HARRIS.
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SERGT. /. w. ZONES

OF the old oath Infantry, is a man
Of 3is years service. Now of B. &
c. school, Camp Grant. He is a
sharpshooter and is destined to make
a No. / record as a soldier.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
MEN FROM OVERSEAS TO PARADE HER
SERGT. ORLANDO REED
oath Inf, No. 161st Depot Brigade,
Camp Grant, Ill.

For more than seven years Serg..
Reed has done service in U. S. army.
He is now with the discharge unit
from over seas. He was with Gen.
Pershing's punitive expedition in
Mexico and wears upon his breast
badges and medals of efficiency. He
is a native of Oxford, o.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06
VETERAN NE
TROOPS V
W
Detachment COntai
Madison Men viii Pax
Around Square
The Capital Iinl

Madison will have Chance "
he boys of the 356th infantxX
gro) who are just return1uR x<4
overseas, on March 10 or H. aS<
ing to a telegram received late
morning by ]. Anthony JoseX, e<zE
of the Wisconsin Blade 1. (.
A detachment of 600 men
leave Camp Upton March 81
Camp Grant and will stop ek ca
go and Madison. The troops M
parade around the square and p|1l<1
are now under way for recoz q
by the Red Cross. 81 II
The 356th left for France III 6z1<@
and was in the thick Of the fGl1f
around Metz until the signing ox ttk6
armistice. The following Madleoz1
boys are with the detachmen4 whj<l1
is to visit here. Lieut. r @. Atkins
(cited for bravery; Corp.
Carmichael Wheeler Wilkiutoz
Samuel Dunn, Austin Roberts ard a.
c. Scott. Atkins and Scott Waxe
formerly students at the unlvernjfys
The credit of bringing the 355kl1
here is due to Mr.. Josepy, who h&9
been communicating with the div{~
sion commander for the last weak
Following is the telegran rece1rrtz
this morning from the cor1nan1din8
officer:
Detachment Of 356th infantry az
about 900 men leave Camp Uukou
March 8, for Camp Grant, Ill. stops
ping in Chicago and Madison on-
route. Arrive in Madison abo1t
March 10 or H. Definite date from
railroad authorities in Madison.
Please make necessary arrange
ments with mayor and have streets
polced."
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sERGT. GEO. E. REAvIS
14th Co. Depot Brigade, Camp
Grant, Ill.

Urant, TIT.
An old Atlanta boy who is now or
furlough visiting in his native
home. Sergt. Reavis has seen serv-
ice in the Philippines, Mexico and
wears medals of service. He is an
old Summer Hill boy and his parents
reside at 266 Martin ST., Atlanta Ga.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06

CINCINNATI, O.-Referanium
elections will be sought in fourteen
states on the federal prohibit ID
amendment, according to an an
nouncement made by the National
Association of Distillers and Whole
sale Liquor Dealers here on Tues
day.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-06

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.-A bill
designed to put an end to lynching
in Missouri was introduced by Sem
ator Kinney Of st. Louis, which
penalties mob violence to either per-
sons or property.
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WINSTON SALEM, n. c. - Fiji
teen Of the sixteen men tried for
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-06-17
ENEMY TO ACCEPT OR
Reject TERMS FRIDAY
Hun National Assembly Ex.
pected To Make Decision
In Three Days.
By oarI D. orOat.

United Press staff correspondent
Weimar, June l7.-Germany's deei-
sion on signing the revised peace treaty
probably will be reached Friday and
be communicated % the allies in Yer
sailies the following day.
The cabinet IS scheduled 10 meet
Immediately after the arrival Of Fo-
reign Minister lBroekdarff Rantzau
tomorrow and determine what sections
Of the treaty shall be referred to GER
tain bodies Of experts. The national
assembly IL expected 70 begin dis
euasions Wednesday. The cabinet and
its experts will make their reports
after the ministers consult the party
leaders. The national assembly, ae-
eording 10 present plans viii vote after
three days consideration of the rev
terms Brockdarff Rantzau viii al
onee return to Versailles and publish
6ermany's answer. probably on satuf'
day.
While the assembly generally fol
lows the advice of Its leaders, govern.
ment officials frankly admit they ara
doubtful a. 10 The attitude Of thai
body. The cabinet, however. is still
backing Broekdorff.Ranfzau position
that the treaty viii not be signed
unless the notifications are Of snffI-
cienf importance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-06-17
WILSON SELECTED BY
council TO Be mayor
Successor To c. {. AIbn Is
Named On First Ballot;
Vote Is 6 To 5.

Otto J. Wilson was elected mayor Of
Salem on the first ballot by a vote
of to at the session Of the city
council last evening. He succeeds c
e. Albin who had previously rendered
his resignation to take effect upon the
election Of his successor.
Mr. Wilson will serve as mayor one
and one half years, as the term of
Mr.. Albin would have expired Jan.
/, 1921.
Although the vote for mayor was
by ballot, il is understood the line up
was as follows: For Wilson-Simeral,
johnson, Moore, Schnnke, McClelland
and Wilson. For Wiest-Utter, Vande.
vort, Scott, Austin and West.
The nomination Of Mayor Wilson
was by A. H. Moore who had not com.
mitted himself when the fight was on.
He said Mr.. Wilson had served on the
council six years with no pay like the
othes aldermen. The nomination was
seconded by Paul johnson, who pre-
sented petition signed by So business
men, supporting Wilson.
II. II. yandevort nominated W. A.
West for mayor, saying he was per.
fectly competent. Mr.. West arose on
a matter Of personal privilege, after
his nomination. He said he was not
campaigning Tor tho position of mayor
nor did ne seek IL. but he did take
exception to the petition as presented
fayoIing Wilson. A number Of signers
were led By absolute falsehoods, he
said, to place their names on the
petition, wherein il was claimed thar
West was a socialist and anarchist
aud that he favored the Richardson
bill.
Mr.. West cmphatieally disclaimed
any sympathy with the Richardson bill
and said that his opponents knew how
he stood when they circulated rumors
about him. After the election of May.
Or Wilson, Mr.. West moved that the
election Of Wilson be made unanimous.
Mayor Albin, as he stepped down
from the mayors chair, said that he
had never worked with finer set Of
men than the city eopncilmen and that
when he got back to the farm, he
would never forget them. Mayor vii.
son, upon being called for 10 deliver
a few appropriate remarks said that
he had nothing much to say but that
he thanked the gentlemen for their
support.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-06-17
ALLIES KNOCKING At
Gates OF PETROCRAD
Outer Defenses OF City Re-
duced And Armies Are
, Within Few Miles.

Stockholm, June 17.--(United Pfess)
The outer defonaes Of PetrogFad have
practically been reduced and allied
forces are advancing upon the former
Russian capital, according to dispatches
received from Helsinfors today.
Kransiadt, the great naval base ly-
ing 80 miles west Of Petrograd, was set
on fire BY artillery bombardments sun
day, II was reported. Shortly after.
ward seven bolshevik warships left
their anchorage and surrendered 10
the British squadron. Az about the same
time the big fortress Of Kfasnay Cor.
ka hoisted the white flag, followed by
several lesser forts.
Allied troops we're Immediately land
ed 70 the eastward Of Krasnaya Gorka
and began marching upon Petefhof (is
miles west Of Petrograd), according "a
the dispatches.
Up 10 Saturday II was said NOR,
than $4,000 boishevik prisoners had
been taken IN the Petrograd region
in addition to 327 machine guns. 81
field guns, six armored trains and vast
quantity Of ammunition.