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PICKENS MAKES LENGTHY TOUR Doan of Morgan College Shows Great Energy. LABORS IN MANY FIELDS Capable Yeung Educator Feregoae Va cation and Roaponda With Alacrity to Coll of Hia People to Berve In Im portant Movementa—To Addreae Na tional Baptiat Convention. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Foremost among the large number of well educated young men of experi ence and healthy moral stamina to whom the race must look fur adequate representation, advice and guidance at times like the present is Dean William Plckeus of Morgan college, Baltimore. Professor Pickens stands upon an emi nence in preparation and scholarship which overlooks several years of dili gent effort on the part of a well quali fied man who has done yeoman serv ice for racial advancement From this height he has caught the vision of racial struggle, need end hu- j DEAN WII.I.IAM riCKE.NS. man Justice for which we are striving He knows our handicap and Is striving in schoolroom and upon the public plat form to assist In the amelioration of the unnatural conditions through which the race Is groping Its way. Practical ly setting aside leisure from education work and home comforts, he Is spend ing the time assisting in the many movements ex ant for the opening of larger opportunities for the masses of our people. Professor Pickens Is now innklng his third speaking tour for this summer. Stirred by the Fast Bt. laiulh riots. Dean Pickens accompanied and acted as spokesman for the Baltimore dele gation which carried Its protest against lynching to Washington. He appeared before Vice President Marshall, Hpeak er Champ Clark, senators and repre sentatives of the house for the pur pose of getting federal action against lynching mobs and also In support of Congressman Dyer’s Joint resolution (118) calling for national Investigation of lynching and punishment of lynch ers. From July 15 through till the 22<1 he made a tour In company with M. I. McCoy, principal of the Virginia Col legiate and Industrial Institute at Pe tersburg, Vs., through the Shenandoah valley, speaking In the interest of bet ter and larger educational facilities for our people The speakers were given much attention, and their message w as received with enthusiasm. Professor McCoy Is making the Influence of the institute felt throughout the state. Iteturning to Baltimore and the north, the dean spent a few days with Ills family at Atlantic City, N. J , and then proceeded to Cleveland, where on Thursday, Aug 2, he delivered a most informing address on "The isolation of the American Negro to the Present World Crisis." This address embodies the true meaning of the kind of democ racy for which America Is tighthig The speaker shows In this address breadth of statesmanship and learning adequate to grapple with and master to a satisfactory degree the many In tricate problems which confront Amer ica now. Sunday, Aug 5, Pr fessor Pickens addressed a great throng at Toledo an 1 proceeded to Chicago and other points in Illinois, where he spoke to enthusi astic crowds of w Idle and colored peo ple. The boys at Port Dos Moines got u message to the dean asking him to visit their military training camp be fore leaving for the southwest I.eav ing Illinois, he went to Bluefleld, W Vii , where he extended his Intel lectual powers to great heights in a masterly adifress before the Cbnutau qua on Friday, Attg. 17 The dean will conclude tits speaking tour at Muskogee, Okla.. before the National Baptist convention, which meets on Thursday, Sept. tl. It has been the custom of the National Bap tist convention for many years to have Dr. Booker T. Washington, who was a Baptist, deliver the chief address at each annual meeting. Dean Pickens Is not a Buptist, and in this particular the convention shows that it Is broader than mere denominational affiliation It Is seeking light on all the great re ligious and civic movements; hence It invites the sage of Morgan college to express to the American people our achievements, hopes and aspirations. BROOKPORT, ILL- Mrs. Laura Pullen of Love Joy, j 111., returned home on the 2nd, af ter a three weeks’ visit here with relatives. A number of Brookportians were shopping in Paducah, Ky., Saturday Ist inst. Rev. Daniel Rodgers, was taken seriously sick on the Ist. We wish him a speedy recovery. They are carrying on a revival meeting at Unity Baptist church, which is quite a success, there were eight conversions last week. Rev. J. B. McCrary, rector, is conducting the meeting. Quite a number of people from Shady Grove, attended the revival at Unity Baptist church Sunday night, anl assisted in the meet ing; among them were Messers (has. Reekie, Henry Stewart, -fames Zarbro, Andy Moorland, Henry Maxwell, R. Johnson. Mrs. Mary Rickey, Birdie Moor land and others whose names space will not allow ine to men tion. Rev. -I. K. Reddick, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church filled his appointment at Composite Chapel Sunday Mrs. Gertrude Odes of Carbon dale, Ills , has gone to Evansville, Ltd. Mr. Lee Jordan who has an em ployment of the Str. Paducah is home on account of sickness, he is some better at this writing. They are holding services in both churches, when those build ings are complete they will be the finest churches in this section of the country. Mrs. Tula Brown of St. Louis, Mo., is visiting relatives and friends here indefinitely. Airs. Miraimla McCrary and Mr A. llarinon of Metropolis, at tended tin* services at Unity church here Sunday. Mr. Joe Carlyle got hurt on the 28th lilt. Your Blankets and Quilts NEED CAREFUL ATTENTION By our scientific method they areclean ed perfectly, being washed in softened water from our well, with a special wool soap. We advise laundering, unless colors are very weak, in which case we dry clean, but in either case we run them through a special carding machine which leaves them soft and fluffy, even better than anew blanket. Prices 35c up. Send one for trial at our risk this week. —Let us do your laundry and dry cleaning. We take care of your work by parcel post if living outside of city At Your Scr 3F Laundry Cos. RHONE 4000 Launderers Dry Cleaners The New FALL AND WINTER COATS For Women and Misses Are Ready for your inspection Prices Reasonable I HINRICHS Dry Goods Company 3 N. Pinckney St. WANTED Roomers Neat, up-to-date ac comodations, Apply 235 State St One block of State Capitol. WHEN IN NEED OP A TAXI OR YOUR BAGGAGE HAULED, CALL PHONE 805. PROMPT SERVICE. WANTED—Live energetic agents to represent the Blade. Liberal terms. Write the Blade Publishing Cos., Mad- VISIT OUR LUNCH ROOM ROCKFORD, ILL. 221 So. Wyman St., South of Interurban R.R.Sta. Prices 10-15-20 and up F. N. PAYNE, Prop. Keep Your Voice Clear, Use LEWIS’ VEGETABLE THROAT GARGLE 25 Cents Lewis’ Drug Store PHONE GRAND 4494 X Furnished Rooms By Day or Week with Bath Rtv.E. W.Thu u. 02 Cedar St. Cor SthSt. MILWAUKEE. St. Benedict Settlement 823 Winnebago Street Milwaukee, Wis. Home for Coloree Working Girls and Women Strang ers in the City. Either Catholic or Protestants All Are Welcome Either with or without means MRS. L. DUNCAN Milwaukee, Wis. JNOTW. HILL Staple and Fancy Groceries Delivery to all partss of city 649 E. DAYTON ST. Phone 7975 Madison, Wis. No. 00 PREMO 75c A good camera that takes excellent pictures. Films 10c per roll. Let us show them. The Phntoart House Wm. J. Meuer, Pres. 212 State Street Nathan Wilson, Mgr. Generel Director and Embalmer Phone Day or Night No. 352 Herrodsburgh, Ky. Miss Hager Smith Golden, Lady Embalmer Polite attention given all calls. Autamobile Service. We have an Automobile line between Burgin and Her rodsburgh, Ky., which meets all trains that stop. Hitch and feed with us. Rates reasonable. BROADWAY AND GREENVILLE STREETS Miss Hager Smith Golden, a graduate of the Cincin nati College of Embalming, it with us and prepared to give First Class Service. \ / } n JL West Washington Avlnue IADISON • *TV IS CON SIN • SCHOOL SUPPf FS Children's Wear—Knee Pants, is*s, Hosiery hoes PHONE 3006 MILK CREAM ICE CREAM Zilisch Pure Milk Cos. PHONE 979 629 W. WASHINGTON AVE. MILWAUKEE Quick Service Hand Laundry Work Called For and Delivered The Same Day CLOTHES SUN DRIED SILK SHIRTS AND SOFT GOODS A SPECIALTY 224 STATE ST., NEAR 4th ST. ROBT. WHITE, Proprietor STEP LIVELY •r tired ach ing and •wollcn Feet A Preparation for for removing Callous, Corns and Bunions DR. M. PRYOR, M. T. Rheumatic and Veneral Specialist. Hot Springs Mercury Treatment and Vapors. Office: 316 Idlewilcfl Hotel 33rd St. and Wabash Ave. Phone: Douglas 4676 and 4677 CHICAGO, ILi.. S. BEINISH Meat Market FANCY CUTS A SPECIALTY Poultry,Game,Oysters in Season 720 Winnebago St. Tel. 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