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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19
Article Number Two Nativc-BOrn Whites

Adult illiteracy in the less develop ed sections of our country is not a proud matter of which to talk, but 1t is present. Men who speak in the language of Shakespe peare-and this is literally true, for their ancestors came here in his time bringing the | langua Ee of Shakespeare and the King James version of the Bible on their Iongues-tens of thousands of these men and women are today. af- ter three centuries in this country. unable to read one line of Shake speare or to sign their names. And yet they have fought for this coun- try through every war and have died as heroes for a land that did not ] concern itself enough about them to see that they were educated. Those ! people have not had their chance. l Their condition Is reproaCh to a re- ] public. And 1t is not that they are unwilling to take instruction, or that i they feel superior to it. For the eX- i pertinent has been made; and, day after day, old gray bearded men and ! ca ger-eyed women went to the noun 7, tain schools when given the oppOr- ! tunity, and their letters tell of the de- l light that is theirs because the world 1 has been opened to them.
 | And the children of these Ameri- 1 can-born people of Anglo-SaXon stock what of them? Are they to be left | to burrow their way through the l darkn ess-one out Of a thousand. perhaps emerging to the oppOrtuni- 1 ties of a railroad brakeman or a skill l ed mechanic after a splendid strug- ] gle against the handicap of early ig-
 norance? These boys are expected 1 to vote, and to vote wisely for those 1 who shape not only the destinies of their own land, but, as we now see,
 for those who are to mold the lives of many peoples. Are they to vote
 without knowing that such new na- tions exist-without the ability to rCld the names on a map or the text of a treaty? This would seem to be chal-
 lenging too strongly the protecting | hand of a patient Providence.
 The Negro
 Then, we must consider the negro
 For him and his condition we are responsible as for no one else. He came here without exercising his own
 will. He was made a, citizen
 without discrimination and ir
 a large out-of-hand way. The Indian
 we feel we are responsible for as 6
 Nation, and we give him an educa-
 tion-a most practical one. But the
 Negro, who is charge upon the
 American conscience and whose edu-
 cation, I believe, should long ago, ir
 charge upon the American pocket, i!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19

their chance at the good things spread on this rich table that Columbus found. Others came that they might have the larger satisfactions of ala Independent, unhampered. unmaster- ed growth as men among equals. They came in no apologetic humor, for they brought something from the older lands which they felt would be a contribution to a new civilization their art, literature, their far-reach- ing historical perspective, their fervor for the opportunity to experiment, to adventure, to give a cast to this new worlds life
 Here was an opportunity We met them at the gate with a truly Ameri- can welcome, which most of them could not understand: Enter and make a place for yourself This had been the greeting we ourselves had received There was to be no coddHng here. This was a mans land. a place of test. The art that was most needed was the art of getting on. If Iitera- ture and science and experiment were To come they must be founded upon the solid rock of a self-sustained uu- patrCniZed people. Dreams of ease and long debate must be cast aside until the right to dream was earned The American was to be a journey- man, doing his bit at the making of the land. If this was not worth while job, then there was no place for the stranger. We had mines to dig, wells to drill buildings to erect, railroads to construct, farms to blow sewers to lay, machines to build, and when one had done his share of these there might come the singing. The Lord had laid on us the responsi- 1 bility of retaining for mankind a large slice of this lost land, and all else could wait in life till this end was reached. In this steady drive we made ourselves. We were irnpa- ! tient with those who called out to stop or go slow. The pace that was set was that which must be kept. "All men are born free and equal" we called to the newcomer, and went on, forgetful that he was not free, for he l had still thel limitations of his cid life, nor equal, for many reasons. Mani festly a man without tools is not the equal Of the man with, and those here already were men who knew the Ian- guage of the new land, who knew it's spir&t and the way to meet it and run with it, who had access to the heart 1 of a people and knew what it's call was. Things did not lie obvious be- fore the eye like a seam of coal on a naked hillside. This new land was a hunting ground, and those who knew the favorite cover and could blend most quietly into the landscape found themselves best at the game.
 Gro be Continued)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19
CARRIED GUN; GOES TO JAIL.

Charged with the carrying of on- cealed weapons Raymond Garcia, 6l5 Main street, was fined s100 and given five months in jail by Judge Wilder in the City Court, this morning
 Garcia had been arrested on com plafnt of Lucas Busto of 4S1 East Main street. who stated that Garcia had held him up and relieved him of s4 at Kossuth street and Stratford avenue, Monday night When ar rested the revolver was found in his possession.
 Lucas failed to appear as a summoned witness in the court this morning in time to testify in the charge of highway robbery also placed against Garcia. The latter charge was, therefore, noled and a capias issued against Lucas, who is now locked up charged with failure to- answar sthe sumu,onA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19

Providence had not yet decided to join the Eastern League, contrary to supposedly authentic reports publish ed in this city. Benjamin Moulton, Mike Lynch and Mike Norton, three principal stockholders and consti- tuting the Executive Board. in a signed letter sent to the writer in response to the question as to wheth- CT that city would be in the circuit. said that from present indications Providence will not be in the Eastern League" MT. Lynch in another let ter informed the writer that while the Sunday baseball bill has passaf the House it's passage in the SenM is doubtful and unless there is JSIn day ball in Providence that cit5rE Err,l have no league club this seazon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19

If Barney Dreyfus will waive his rights on Outfielder Davy Robertson of the Washington club Manager Hickey of the Cardinals stands a good chance of landing Doc Lavan, the crack shcrtstop. This is part of the big deal that is pending that will also send Catcher Gonzales, now with the to the New York Giants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19

the reason for the favorable report must lie with the two senators as he was absent when it was made. He called on any member of the com mittee who favored the bill to say so.
 In response, Representative Dick erman, of Hamden, said he was the member of the committee who moved a favorable report, and he was more interested in the passage of the bill than any other matter before the legislature. Dr. Higgins, of Coven- try, who said he knew nothing about the bill, and therefore felt competent to discuss it, moved the previous question. A viva voce vote on the motion to reject the bill was so close in volume that the speakers ruling was doubted. and the matter went to a rising vote.
 The motion to reject the i'll pre- vailed by a vote of 197 to @, the Democrats voting almost solidly against the motion and being joined by a few Republicans. 4 motion 10 reconsider was made by MT. Sher- wood and did not prevail
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19
RECRUITING
 STATION OPENED

A new recruiting station for the United States army has been opened in the Sturdevant building. e25 State street, with Sergeant Herbert and Corporal Suzor in charge. Men be- tween the ages of IS and 55 inclusive will be accepted for all branches of the service.
 Enlistment for three years will be required unless the applicant has had previous military experience when only one year is required. All sign ing for foreign service will be obliged to sign for three years.
 The recruiting office will be open from o'clock in the morning until O clock in the afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19

relatively wealthier city of New Ha- ven with it's superior shore frontage wont put up It's own money for a job of this nature but a:so petitions the state for this purpose why should Bridgeport pledge its credit for the far bigger scheme proposed? Why should not Bridgeport be equally fa. Eored in the matter of~gtztasaid2
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19
HEALTH AND TEMPER

IS ASSERTED that the engaged in pistol duel with a fellow watclman, sufferer with neuralgia, that temper subse Iuent death outgrowh of his pain Without attempt ng to dec%e upon the truth of the present case that here intimate relation between health temper Many quarrel is the consequence of impaired body Many
 crime is to be attributed to lesion impaired Junction. sometimes immortality a phy- 5ical defect club foot a hair lip.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19
NEGROES ROB MORRISON.

Four negroes held up M. T. Kicker son of 26s Gilbert street, last night. about 9 o'clock, and relieved him of s65 in money. Nickerson says that just after he left barber shop at Union and Water streets the negroes approached him, placed revolvers to his head and searched him. Several suspects are being watched today by the police
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19
WOMAN SUFFRAGE REPORT

THE COMMITTEE has reported avoraby upon the bill to A enable women to vote for presidential electors necticu will be started upon the right That to vote is quite settled. This improvement in political engagements has arrived stay state make any changes its methods social machinery, just old fashioned and Waefu machinery their factories Nothing is gained by being out of step with the times ought to vote Equity demands and progress requires it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19
To Keep Bridgeport Republican House Kills
 Investigation Measure

Hartford March 19-A sharp fight took place in the House yesterday before Senator Cars Bridgeport nvesga ton bill was laid The BOraback crowd had originally intended to put this through of getting rid of King domination in Bridgeport but the upstate leaders abored with successfully they abandoned the pur- pose The used to bring the change of mind ply that the disclosures resulting from investigation would make Bridgeport Democratic city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19
GRANT SWISS DEMAND,

Paris, Tuesday, March 1S-(By The Associated Press) - The commission n on international waterways ports and railroads of the Peace Confer snce decided today to recommend to she conference that Switzerland should be given the navigating facili- ties on the Rhine for which she has made demands.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19
HOT ASHES CAUSE FIRE

A small fire occurred just before noon yesterday in the home of Mrs. Thomas H. Garrity at 120 Harral avenue. Chemicals extinguished the blaze before any damage had been done. The fire was caused by the dropping of hot ashes on some old carpets in the cellar.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-19

that would work in conjunction with the U, s. Employment Bureau and such relief organizations as the Red Cross. Here would be a chance for men to avail themselves of the $300,- 000,000 fund set aside for such pur- nosas'
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-10-09
SANITARY WORKERS START
OPERATIONS.

In accordance with announcements
of the state board of health the state
sanitary insepetors began active
Operations in each of the 10 sanitary
districts in North Carolina High
Point is the seventh district, which
comprises the counties N this vicin-
ity>
+ Claude Hussey is the inspector in
charge of this district. He is assist
ed by H. c. Blackwell. Mr. Hussey
is a citizen of High Point and is
widely known throughout this section
as a sanitary expert. He has had
considerable experience in sanitary
work, having served for several years
in the Panama canal zone. Mr. Hus-
sey was selected for the position
from a list of more than 100 appli-
cants.
The duty of the san.sary Inspector
is to carry out the provisions Of the
statewide law which demands that
every residence within 300 yards of
another residence must be provided
with a sanitary privy or some other
method of sanitary waste disposal
The law was effective October 1. 1t
also provides that the inspector shall
collect a fee of 40 cents for each
privy inspected in order to defray the
expenses of the inspection service.
In recent years it has become so
we'll known that typhoid fever and
other diseases are the fruits Of in
sanitary privies that the state has
taken notice of that fact and decided
that the unsanitary privy shall no
longer exist in congested communi-
ties. The purpose of the law, there
fore, is to save life and protect the
careful man against the carelessness,
Indifference or ignorance of his
neighbor, over1whom he could other
wise have absolutely no control.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-10-09
SHORT PARAGRAPHS FOR
QUICK READING

MRS. Z. F. Harvey, of Kinston, pres
fldent of the State u D. c., is the
Eguest of Mrs. w. Fl. Plummer at the
EElwood Hotel
/ Mrs. H. A. Mills was dame of honor
at the Scott-Wa1ton wedding at
HStatesville last week.
+ Mrs. Joseph P. Rawley attended the
wedding of her sister, Mrs. Laura
EMcCoy to L. A. Bailey, of Norfolk. in
Charlotte last week.
Q. G. Walker is now superintend-
Sent of the Barnes Manufacturing CO.
Hof this city,
fstudent at the Greensboro College at
Greensboro spent the weekend with
her parents here.
John Farlow has accepted a posi-
'tion in Charlotte, where he will re-
side in the future
Next Stop, the big Central Carolina
Fair, which is the Fair of the people,
especially in a radius of twenty-five
miles.
J. Radford Newton attended the
'Greenville reunion last week.
daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. H. M. Broaddus on Oct. 2.
Miss Mabel Moore is recovering
nicely from an operation at local
hospital.
Mrs. J. G. Lambert and daughters,
Misses Emily. and Bess, visited Win
ston; Thursday.
Miss Agnes Haney is improving
from a recent operation at local
hospital
A truck belonging to the Guilford
Transfer Company was stolen Satur-
day night and found few hours later
in a damaged condition along the
Freeman Mill road.
Will Yoze1 white man, was arrest
ed Monday at the Highland Cotton
mills for trespassing and fined $5 and
the costs in recorders court.
This is the month we speak of them
as the October brides"
The new credit store of James H.
Farley did rushing business open
ing day Saturday. This store is des-
tined to take a leading place here.
Several speeders turned loose some
little money in recorders court Mon
day.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-10-09
WANTS LANDING FIELD FOB
PLANES.

Travelling in a White automobile R
M. Thomas, who is touring the state
in an effort to find suitable landing
places for airplanes, arrived in High
Point Friday morning and searched
the city to see if High Point could
furnish suitable place. The air
plane that passed over the city at
noon was one of the three mechines
giving exhibition fights in Greens
Mr.. Thomas says that he is repre-
senting three aviators, Robert F.
Shank, William G.. Jenkins, and Fl. w.
Powers. 1t is their purpose to ar
range a route for the u. S. govern
ment and that they are required to
report to the army or postoffice Off
Gals. He says that it remains with
High Point, Winston-Salem and
Greensboro to furnish a satisfactory
landing place. High Point has very
splendid landing place at the WeIch
field if few improvements are made
there, he says.
The three avators are anticipating
bringing their planes to High Point
this week.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-10-09
EVERYBODY GET READY!
THE BIG CENTRAL CAROLINA
FAIR WILL BE A HUMMER
THIS YEAR.

Every one in and around High
Point is talking of the forthcoming
Central Carolina Fair at Greensboro
this month, and it is a safe bet that
tremendous crowds will be on hand.
Secretary King has gotten together
the best amusements ever offered pa
irons of this fair, and there will be
plenty to delight, entertain and in
struct every one. The premium list
is very attractive and the purses Of
fered for the races are exceptionally
attractive.
There will be four days chock full
Of pleasant moments, and you will
miss a treat if you do not attend. Our
fair is one of the best in the South
ern circuit, and gets better all the
time.
Look up the big ad on last page
which tells you all about the Fair,
and make your plans to go now.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-10-09
NEWS FROM ROUTE 4, CITY
MARY A. Clodfelter).

MARY A. Clodfelter).
"A very sad accident occurred near
here when Ford car, in which three
men, J.. w. Brown, his son, and Arch
Stevens, all of Stokes county, were
struck by a shifting train at the
Southern Railway crossing art East
Fourteenth Crossing. Mr.. Brown, age
81, his son aged s25, and Stevens, aged
40 were all killed. Those who wit
nessS@ the accident sag that the
bodies were so torn they had Ito be
taken up in baskets. Mr.. Brown was
returning from the hospital where
he had undergone a slight operation.
A curve hindered them from seeing
the engine
D. M Wyer carried another load of
tobacco to Winston this week for
which he received $4,000, and is pre-
pairing another load to take soon.
Chester Motsinger and his sister
Anna left last Thursday for Green
vile, S. c., where they will visit rela-
tiyes.
The farmers are beginning to dig
their sweet poatoes. 1t is rather soon,
but they naQ DeICef get CA0H O"I "O
fore it rains. They are not very
good this time as the dry weather
came just when they were doing their
best growing.
D. e. Clodeflter sold load of to-
bacco that brought him 100000.
:. Mrs. c. C. Smith, who has been SICK
for some time, is improving we are
glad to note.
The continued dry weather will
hurt the farmers about sowing thelr
wheat, if it continues much longer.
Charlie Bodemhammer is some bet
ter at this writing.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-10-09
TWO HORSES STOLEN FROM
HERB ToMLINSON, ARCHDALE,
MONDAY NIGHT.

Two horses of Herb Tomlinson, of
Archdale, were stolen from that place
Monday night and 16-year old white
boy, was shot in/the hand by an un-
known man as he made an effort to
prevent the men from taking the
ho1 ses from the stables.
It is said that the boy, who was
sleeping on the porch, heard the men
at the barn, promptly procured his
shot gun and began firing at the men.
Several shots were exchanged before
the boy received a painful wound in
the hand.
The horses were later found near
this city.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-10-09
ACTIVITY OF THE .WoMAN's

! Wednesday the Woman's club gath
cred for the opening meeting of the
season at the Elk's club.
I The executive board discussed sew
eral matters Of Importance, after
which the regular business of, the
meeting proceeded as usual The re-
ports from all the committees of the
club were given, all Of which showed
the wonderful work already accom-
plished and gave bright outlook for
the future
With the close of all business Mrs.
H. A. White announced that Mrs ]
S. Cunningham of Durham, would ad
dress the club.
Mrs. Cunningham opened her adj
dress by giving some very interesting
facts about the fire insurance depart
ment of the state. She then proceeded
to explain the meaning of the Safety
League, new league organized for
the purpose of preventing loss Of life.
and property She is very forceful
and entertaining speaker and has been
in this work for several years; speak
ing in factories, schools and clubs. She
has devoted a great deal of her time
to the work and the results, she stat
ed,- are. exceedingly encouraging.
Mrs. Cunningham told the club that
she was here for its help and that she
would like to offer some suggestions
that might prove helpful in the com
ing Cleanup Week''-Oct. sill. She
said:
= "It would be we'll. for you to ap-
point committees to look after the
cleaning and the removal of the trash
after it is collected.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-10-09
TWO CASES IN COURT.

Friday was quiet day IN municipal
court Only two cases faced Judge
Kirkman. Will Wrightenbery was
found guilty of assaulting Frank Nor
gan, 7-year-old white boy of this
city. Wrightenbery, it is alleged,
struck the Morgan boy with a whip
as the latter climbed on the back Of
his buggy. He was let off with the
costs.
A. M. Rankin was found guilty of
operating an automobile without
chauffeur license. Although Mr.. Ran
kin made desperate effort to per-
suade the court that failure to secure
the license was not any intention to
violate the law but was mere negli-
gence on his part, Judge Kirkman did
not heed his argument and taxed Mr..
Rankin with the costs in the case.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-10-09
cRooME-sNoW WEDDING.

A pretty wedding ceremony was
performed at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Snow, on South Main
street Wednesday evening at 9 O'Clock
when their daughter, Miss Dorothy was
given in marriage to James IRWIN
Groome.
Rev. G. P. Coble, pastor of Presby-
terian church, officiated using the
beautiful and impressive ring cere-
monv. Only the members OF the IN
mediate families being present.
The bride wore a tailored suit OF
taupe with accessories to match and
a corsage of brides roses and valley
lilies.
Mrs. Groome is the youngest daugn-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Snow and
is gifted with rare musical talent
heing educated at Converse college
and Madison Hail. She is a petite
blonde of beauty and charm and ad-
mired by a host of friends.
Mr. Groome is the son OF T. >.
Groome, of Georgetown. He was edu-
Gated at Davidson college and the
University of North Carolina and is
q voung man of splendid business
ability. He recently received his DIS
charge from the service and VIII De
connected with the r. J. Reynolds
company at Buffalo, N Y.
The bride and bridegroom left inn
mediately after the ceremony for M
agara Falls and points in Canada. Al
fer october Is they will be at home
in Buffalo, IN. Y.