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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29

0OIne LSdu1uB QueSIlOuS.
| challenge DR.. Dubois to show in
any of the numerous memoranda
have written, or among the numerous
public addresses have delivered in all
parts of this country-without a
penny's charge to any one who came to
hear my message ge-concerning the in
terests of Negro soldiers and civilians.
any line or paragraph that falls short
of a firm demand for justice and fair
play. And, now. having specifically in
dicated a few of my efforts and activi-
ties in the War Department with ref
erence to overseas complaints, l. too.
shall publicly ask a few questions:
/. Inasmuch as DR.. Dubois left for
France December l, 1913. and waited
practically five months MAY issue of
The Crisis before becoming indignant
about the treatment of Negro troops
overseas, want to ask-if he (Du-
BOis) knew OF the conditions com
planned of and mdnifeStly thought !
ioGs in POSITION TO haze those t0TOngS
corrected. why in the name of Justice
and High Heaven did he not bring them
directly to my attention:
2. How many Of such overseas com
plants did he bring to my attention as
he easily could have done as a Cor
respondent" and as Mr.. Ralph W. Tyler.
Accredited War Correspondent, actual
ly did?
3. What did he himself do to help the
situation overseas and to have the
wrongs corrected? Is it not a fact that
when the opportunity was offered for
him to counsel with colored officers in
group that he refused to do so. pre-
ferring TO be in position to criticise
later rather than to be "a present help
in a time of trouble?" IL he did not
wish to report the grievances Of col
0red soldiers to me personally as being
beneath his dignity. did he not have
access to every regimental and divi.
sionai headquarters in France the same
as other correspondents?
4. Did he make any effort while in
France to have the injustices com
planned of ameliorated. or did he await
his return to America. 1000 miles away
from France. TO protest?
challenge him to cite specifically
what overseas complaints among Ne
gro troops he ever brought directly to
my attention or TO the attention of my
office. where according to his own tes
timOny. such complaints should have
been brought and pressed for correc
tion.
CALL FOR HIS BILL OF PAR.
TICULARS." eagerly await his
reply,
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29
REV. w. S. FURGERSON AND
CONGREGATION PRAISED
FOR THEIR EFFORTS

Never in the history of Milwaukee
has such an army Of High Men. Prom
inent Statesmen and Religious workers
Of the race assembled. as was present
and took part in the formal opening
and Dedicatory Service Of the C. NJ. +.
Church last Sunday Old fashion bas-
ket dinner was served and all present
was well cared for At II A. NJ Rev.
J. A. Bray. D. D.. Secy Educational
Dept. Of the Church preached one Of
the greatest, soul inspiring ana logical
sermons ever held in the Cream CITY.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29
COL ORE D COP AP-
POINTED IN OKLA
HOMA CITY

OKLAHOMA CITY. OKLA. May 20
A great step in political preferment"
was made here when the city commits.
sioners confirmed the appointment OF
W y. Fuller. as a member Of the police
force. He is the first ever appointed in
this city. His appointment came after
a spirited protest from one commits.
sioner
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29
NOTED RACE MEDIC
ANSWERS LAST CALL

AUGUSTA. Ca, May 29-Dr George
S. Burruss, one Of the oldest and most
respected physicians in the South. died
here. His death was the result Of blood
poisoning, contracted from performing
an operation. He leaves considerable
property. and is survived by a wife and
relatives.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29
THE FORUM HAS INSTALLATION Of
OFFICERS At CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

tory school. A much needed institu-
ton and one which was agreed upon by
the members of the forum as one Of the
greatest ways and means that is es
sential, to thessolution OF the problem
that confrOnts the race. its future and
it's advancement
A vote of thanks and appreciation Of
the effort and interest taken in the
colored people was rendered tho
knights OF Columbus and a signed
letter to that effect il to be sent the
organization in recognition of its kind
ness; by the Forums president. Mr.
Daniel Raynor. The installation of
the Forums officers elect was pre-
formed by Rev Russell. pastor of the
Calvary Baptist Church. who instruct
ed each and every officer in his or her
respective duties, with the advice to do
all they could for the progress and
success of the forum and its cause
The membership Of the forum is rap
idly growing. all are invited to attend.
The forum meets the second and fourth
Sunday in each month at three o'clock,
please come on time
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29
a Platform Meeting

At r. NJ. a great Platform meeting
was staged. Addresses delivered by
Hon. W. 5. Williams. Mrs. A. J. Jinks.
Beloit: Rev. S. S Russell Of the Bap
s>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~O~~ O~~~~~~~~o~~~~~>~~~
All visitors TO Madison during the
Race Convention will be amply cared
for. 30 do not hesitate for one minute.
out be on hand. be in the opening ses.
sion. be a part and parcel of this great
meeting. Show that you love your
Race by your activity IN and for its
future Advancement
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29
What the Record Shows

My record in the War Department
speaks for itself. / am not ashamed
of it. have no excuses or apologies
to make. Trde it is, II could not do
everything" as ha confesses for him
self, yet I challenge any man to show
wherein | have failed to perform my
whole duty. While no one expected or
could expect that civilian official in
the War Department could altogether
control every untoward incident or
harsh or udtactful handling of soldiers
overseas, it was always expected at
least and have so interpreted it as
nay duty that such an official should
go forward i'll the matter of presenting
tho complaints and grievances of such
men when brought to his attention, and
should do all in his power to cause a
thorough investigation and bring about,
X possible, prompt and suitable rem.
edy
The following recommendations.
among others, have been brought to
the attention of the War department
by me and urged as Offering an oppor-
tunity for better morale among Negro
officers and soldiers overseas.
l. That the Negro soldiers of the La
Dor and Engineer units be gwen the
same opportunity for promotion and
advancement as are given the white
soldiers.
3 That all Negro laboring units be
given Negro non commissioned officers.
3. That all Negro units be supplied
with Negro chaplains.
I. That military police be selected
from the Negro soldiers az we'll as
from white soldiers.
>. Also a change in the matter Of
drilling the men on Sunday without
special permission from commanding
officers.
6. That trials by summary court
martial in the case Of these particular
units be discontinued. The non con
troll Of social questions outside Of camp
limits unless requested by the French
authorities. This particular order re
ferred to a certain effort which had
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29
Makes Red-hot Reply to Editor of
"The Crisis"-Challenges Dubois
to Print "Bill of Particulars"

and yet offer no apologies for these
conditions or hardships!
In order that the exact facts might
be secured regarding colored soldiers
overseas it will be recalled that it was
upon the recommendation of the Negro
Editors Conference. held in Washing
ton, D. c.. June, 1918. which recon-
mendatiOn was pressed by me. Mr..
Ralph w. Tyler was designated by the
Committee on Public Information to
render this service. Mr.. Tyler con-
stantly called to the attention of the
War Department, through me, certain
conditions: and in each and every case
these complaints were brought to the
attention of the proper officials OF the
War Department.
My files evidence the fact that DR..
Dubois wrote me repeatedly calling to
my attention complaint after complaint
concerning wrongs, grievances, dis
among Negro soldiers in various camps
here in America. He was informed
time after time with reference to the
Investigations which followed as a re
suit of those complaints. and expressed
in writing his satisfaction with the ac-
ton taken in following up such com
plants. Having gone on his Mission
to France December I, 1918, why did he
wait five months until the May. 1919,
issue of The Crisis" to mention to me
any overseas complaints? I fear that
the animating impulse back Of his pres
ent inquiries has not as yet been alto
gether disclosed to the public An old
and familiar saying. when folks can t
use you they then knock you" comes
to my mind. DIR. Dubois knows. and
his friends know, and the record
proves, that as far back as two days be
fore the meeting Of the Negro Editors
Conference. which called here in
Washington. June. 1918, he was seek
ing my personal good offices that he
might realize personal aspirations He
knows that did everything could to
help him secure that much coveted
commission in the army. which he so
eagerly but vainly sought. He also
knows, as the record will show when
necessity arises, that there were other
occasions also when DR.. Dubois prob
ably felt l might be used for pulling
chestnuts out OF the fire for him.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29
Wisconsin Race Convention At Madison June l7-l8-l9
DR.. E.J.SCOtt Flags DR.. r.W.E.B.DuBOiS

been made to commit the military Off
cials to the solution OF social and other
questions non-military in nature.
Z. That racial determinations among
American soldiers both at home and
overseas be in no way countenanced by
the War Department.
8. That promotions OF cOlored officers
in combat units be made as such pro-
motions be earned. etc.
Challenges DR.. DUBOIS to Present
Bill of Particulars of Pre-
sumed Delinquencies and Asks
Some Leading Questions.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29

BISHOP R. A. CARTER, GA.
AND SECY. OF EDUCATION
DR.. J. A. BRAY TOGETHER
WITH OTHER DISTINGU-
ISHED PARSONAGE PRES
ENT
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-05-29

her Mansion Vile Lc Waro Oh the
Hudson. summoned by corps Of
eminent specialists, including the
worlds famous jacob, Major
Ward, DIR. Leo Fritz, Nccron and
DR.. Louis 7. Wright.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-25
s. HUNDRED HORSEPOWER FOR
EVERY FAMILY.

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mad. rhe world power ..a-ry
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Leisure. e1ucarHr progress Na.
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-25
BRITISH WILL URGE
FORCE To SETTLE
NATIONS DISPUTES
Continued from Page one }

ua league should apply coercion 20
sovereign states
THE rrs case would be where
one 1Hnu 300 bad compile with The
unanimous ro.lr. of the conference
or council of iIa lcaEuc on with The
ward of The court of arbitration.
while lho other disputant refused TO
accept this as rpal The league
would have 90 assist the complying
State DO .hc other should offer viol-
.u.a Tre second would be- that 81
lu aE.re >ivo power which insisted
30 eore to war without allowing
Inc 'n -ro time 20 discuss the case
rgU.rr
Must sever Relations.
T.. 'ra1ur's members would he
urrG boz both cases to sever diplo-
uati and economic relations with
Die offending state The military
1r naval steps necessary Go enforce
fh,f.ar.. to the laws OF the league
Limitations which. international law
wra-, ,r War-'ikp actions
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-25
RECOGNITION or PRE-MAR
UEBI WOULD BE DISCt SSEu

tH Accented '.f
PARIS Jan. 20 Recognition
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200 Frances official circles That th,
tH. French b0uIi receive priority "a.
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-25
Fl ~fNl~~ MN 10 GO
ON "a HOPEAN M>,NION

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representing mo Copper
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rr.H .. .bH European metal mar
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-25
Extraordinary Values

Without the inflated advertised see the
opportunities that o which will be buying
will Of the h and will pay you
o now a thegsp calprces
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-25
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-11
STORE, HOUSE AND SHOP BURNED
Loss of s25,ooo Was Sustained at Ferris
burg Center.

Ferrisburg Center Aug. IL Fire,
breaking out in the rear of general
merchandise store conducted by Mrs. H.
w. Howliss, located in block owned by
Lyman S. Dumas of Burlington, former
ly of this place, shortly after noon yes
terday, totally destroyed the store, its
contents, a dwelling house owned by
Oliver Denyou, occupied by his family
on the first floor and his sons family on
the second floor, and wheelwright shop
owned by B. c. Parker. 1t was checked
finally by the local fire department, as
sisted by an automobile combination
chemical from Burlington, sent on re-
quest of the local authorities when the
south wind famed the flames high into
the air and scattered ashes for yards
around.
Where stood the store, the dwelling
house and the shop, now lies only heap
of charr6d ruins. The only things that
could be saved were the household goods
of the Denyous, which were taken to the
homes of David st. Clair and Edwin
Denyou, another son. The father and his
family are now staying with the st.
Clair family, ,sand the younger Denyou
with his brother. Insurance was carried
on the store, the shop and the Denyou
house, but the loss will total about
S25 900.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-11
STRIKE REACHES VERMONT.
Boston & Maine Men Went Out at
White River Junction.

White River junction, Aug. 1.-THE
maehinists and car repairers employed
by the Boston & Maine railroad at this
place and West Lebanon, n H., went on
strike at o'clock Saturday. These men
belong 20 the union whose headquarters
is located in Boston, from which word
was received, ordering the men to strike.
The Central Vermont maehinists and
car repairers, whose union headquarters
is located in st. Albans, have not as yet
received orders to strike. Representa-
tives from the local union at White Riv-
er junction are in st. Adams conferring
with the leaders of the union, and it is
expected that these men may receive or
ders to strike at any time.
On account of the machinists and car
repaiTers' strike at Boston and Spring
field, Mass, all trains have been running
late, and the Pullman car service from
Boston and Springfield has been tempo
rarily discontinued. 1t is reported that
no freight is moving TO White River
Junction from st. Adams, st. Johnsbury,
Concord, n H., or Greenfield, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-11
VAR VAS HARD BLOW
TO ANDREW CARNEGIE
He Had Been So Long Identified with
International Peace Movement That
the Outlook of World War
Was a Sorrow,

New York, Aug. Although Mr..
Carnegie, ho was in his SID war had
been an invalid since 1917, when he suf-
fered an attack of grip, the news of his
death was a shock bo old friends and
former business associates here Since
his previous serious illness he had been
under the care of two nurses.
Identified so long with the interna-
tional peace movement, Mr. Carnegie
was said 70 have been more severely
affected by the world war than most
men 1t came as a hard blow to him
and the cause which he had so close at
heart.
Owing to his i'll health, Mr.. Carnegie
for some time had led a secluded life,
and his withdrawal from all public ac-
tivities gave rise to frequent statements
concerning his health. After his retire
ment he was compelled to limit the num-
ber of his daily visitors, and until his
last illness he met and spoke with only
few of his oldest and closest friends.
His physician decided he frequently over
taxed his strength by seeing all callers
at his Fifth avenue home here.
Two years ago Mr.. Carnegie found a
refuge at Shadow Brook" his new sum
mer home at Lenox, which he purchased
from the estate of Anson Phelps Stokes.
Previously he had spent his vacations at
Skibo castle, at Dumfermline, in Scot
land. When he purchased the property
it was announced that neither he nor
any member of his family probably
would ever again visit Skibo because of
changes, physical and sentimental. caused
by the war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-11
CONTINUATION OF STRIKE
DEPENDS ON BALLOTS
Union Leaders at Boston Stated To-day
That Result Would Not Be Known
Before Tonight or Tomorrow.

Boston, Aug. ll.-Continuation of the
strike of New England railroad mechan-
les, which has crippled freight and pas
senger service throughout this section for
the last three days, depended on the re-
suit of balloting at meetings of the strik-
ers yesterday and to-day. Union leaders
said the outcome would not be known
until late tonight or tomorrow morn
ing.
Cancellation of passenger schedules
continued to-day on the New Haven and
the Boston & Maine lines. The Boston
& Albany road, which has maintained
nearly normal service since the strike,
hoped to be able to continue, with the
elimination of dining cars and Pullman
cars This road, however, instituted a
sweeping embargo to-day against all
freight except food shipments.
Traffic bulletins posted to-day indicat-
ed that nearly 800 trains had been re-
moved from the several divisions of the
New Haven and Boston & Maine roads
and approximately 10 suburban points
had been entirely cut off since the begin.
ming of the strike of shopmen and me.
chanics last Thursday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-11
FUNERAL OF MURDER
VICTIM HELD TO-DAY
Large Number of Friends Paid Tribute to
Edmund Rioux, Who Was Shot Fri
day by Antonio DaPrato-Body
of Latter Was Taken to
Swanton.

This morning at 8 o'clock the tolling
of the Catholic church bell summoned a
great many friends and relatives to the
funeral of Edmund Rioux, the victim of
Antonio DaPrato who shot and instant
ly killed the young man and then turned
the gun upon himself for instantaneous
death at his North Main street fruit
store Friday afternoon. The funeral pro-
cession consisted of great number of
carriages, as well as several automobiles.
When the body was borne into the
church many beautiful flowers decked
the casket. Immediately Rev. Father
Reilly began the high mass, for which
James Bennett sang several selections.
The body was then taken the Catholic
cemetery on Beckley street for burial.
Mrs. Rioux, who it was feared would
not be able to attend the services, she
having received a severe shock at the
news of her sons death, attended the
srvices with her family.
The following is the list Of the flowers:
Cross of flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Rieux and family; wax wreath, Annie,
Rebecca and Rosie Sirkin, Mary Copi,
Margaret Tomasi, Mildred Glass, Cath
crime Tosi Ivis Rattazzi, Elya Mudgett,
Geneva Reilly and Agnes Cleary; asters,
from East Barre friends, Barre Memo
rial Granite Co., Angus Desilets and
family, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Z, Cutler, Mr..
and Mrs Forrest Wolcott, Robert Bar
clay and family; wax crown, from neigh.
bors; white roses, Gilbert Camire and
family; sweet peas, Mr.. and Mrs. Car.
rier; roses, Athol Bell, Miss Smollet and
Miss Murphy; bouquets, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvin Hall, Mr.. and Mrs Sawyer and
Wanda Bellrami
The body of Antonio DaPrato was re-
moved yesterday afternoon from the
Perry s Noonan undertaking rooms to
Swanton, where funeral services will be
held tomorrow morning.