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horizon. God save the Government at
Washington.
TIE PAN AFRICAN CONGRESS-.

Tho report of the meeting of the
Pan-hfricm Congress ho,d in France
does not seem to have hecn cabled to
this side of Alar'c. although DR.. w.
E. 4. Du Bots, the leading character
in the affair is st.ll IN Paris. 1t may
tie that he is sending his report by
NAL, in which case, we may expect
to read much interesting information
affecting tho darker nations in hfri-
ca and lhc adjacent countries. We are
publishing the correspondence had
with the Department of State and it
seems that although the meet ng was
held, it. was wi Mout the approval Of
the French Government.
1t was private affair, says the
represent of the Government at
Washington. Just what This means,
we are not prepared TO state, for at
10 time WAS it expected to be official
" recognized by the Fr nch Govern
mcnt. L. is evident that Premier Glen
onccau would not revoke tho permit
oIlte gwen anu VOL clltcu nlhiScll Will
explaining that he and the Fronch
Government mad no further in crest
in the meeting. If DR.. Du Bots and
his associates contcntcd themselves
with discussing only the condition
Of The darker races IN Africa and
made Il plea for the partial self de-
termination Of these Same classes OF
people, il; would seem to us that the
meeting was harmless, so far as the
plans OF the distinguished President
OF the United States are concerned.
Rev. DR.. w. IL. Jcrnigan should
have been furnished with an abund-
ancc Of money in order to cable to
us the situation over there. Who h
CT or not tho use OF the cables hav,
been denied 10 Ii III romans 10 no OK.
planned. AS the matter now stands,
the colored people Of the United Sat
cs are wondering just what will hap
pen. Our rights in the North are be
ing steadily curtailcd and endangered
while our privileges in the South arc
being extended. The troops coming
back from overseas are beginning to
talk and The information given will
form q thrilling story to be told to
this and future generations.
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Robbers just Missed $40, OoO. 90.

Chicago, March Tho timely with
dra~al of $4,000 ny kock Island rail
road officials from the Merohant's
bank, 4649 South State ST., prevented
three Negro pay roll robbers from
mfklnR big haul on the bank short
ly before noon.
Tho three Negroes entered tho
bank, revolvers in hand and forced
Miss Grace Phillips. The cashier and
William Nichols q salesman living at
the Windsor Clifton hotel. into the
private office OF President J. p.
Casey OF the bank. and escaped with
between $4,000 and $4,000.
A deposit Of sac. 900 had been made
ct the bank 10 meet the Rock Island
pay roll today bus $4,000 had boon
withdrawn an hour before the rob-
berry.
Miss Phillips was In the cashier's
cage when the throc robbors drove
up to tho bank In big green automo
bile without license number. While
one Of the robbers forced Nichols into
tho private office the other two point
ed their revolvcrs at Miss Phillips and
ordered her to open the safe. She re-
piled that there was no money left
The combination.
AS the robbers turned away Miss
Philips attempted to reach under the
counter for a revolver, but her act
ion was seen by the third robber,
who snatched the sun from her hand
before she could use it. She then was
locked in the office with Nichols. The
robbers put all Tho money in sight in
to n sack ran to tho a,K omohile and
disappeared north on State street to
46th street and thence to Federal
street where race OF them was lost.
In the meantime Miss Phillips had
telephone the pol &C, who appeared
and took up the trail Of the robbers.
The Merchants bunk Is a private in
stitution owned by real estate deal
or. 1t WAS robbed abou. two years
ago Of about $1,000.
The police have identified the auto
mobile AS the machine used by three
Negroes who late last night entered
the office Of the Standard Oh Com
peny 1909 Prairie Avenue and robbed
Henry Frecke the agent, OF 500. The
same car wss seen by Detectives Ho-
gan and Kennedy at $500 South La
Sale -'ree; OF go A. II. today ba
fore the bank robbery.
In telling Of the holdup. Nichols
cr.'ccd Mics Philips for her GOODNESS
and attempt to Illustrate the robbers
IN the face Of danger.
The automobile used by tho tsreo
Negro bandits who robbed the Ner.
chants bank today was recovered by
the police shortly after noon at SSth
street and Cottage Grove avenue
whore 1t had been abandoned. The
81 om"h'c pas stolen las night nt
o'clock from Robert Read 1901
Prairie avenue and the fcense taK.
""moved. Tho car had a bullet hole
thru he resr seat supposedly as the
result OF revolver bntt'e between
the Negroes and policemen follow
'ng a ho'dup at 1902 Prairie avenue
rst night.
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Major White rendered A banquet

Chicago. III. March-What will go
down In history as ono Of the most
unique events ever held in Chicago
was the banquet rendered Major
Whfc OF the 370th Infantry, the old
9Th regiment by the Public Life In
surance Company at their District
OF 'ces Friday evening More than
800 Officers and guests assembled to
pay homage to this returned hero.
Major White is a director of TIE Pub
lie Life Insurance Company, and this
Company was the host on this occas-
ion. After The splendid supper, Major
white was presented with sol Il
gold watch set witt. diamonds by
Mr.. Glover president OF the Company
Tho presentation speech was made by
R"DrcS"rta i've Adolbort II. PDherts.
superintendent Gillispic acted as
Tnast Master. Among tn, other speak
eres were Captain Gilmore 'Lrmtriy
of The old 18th New York who it "a
hoped w II he the next Colonel Of
tnat regiment; Col. John r. Marshall
Col. Johnson Major r. r. Jackson;
Attorney Edward H. Wright, Rev.
DR.. Thomas of Evanston and others.
Major White in a brief address stated
that he was unable to make q speech
but deeply appreciated the manifesto
ton in his behalf. Every spe tker set
forth the important fact. that the
t,me has come when each person in
America must be credited all his
rights and privileges as an Amrican
citizen. Music was furnished by VII
liam Typer's Symphonic Orchestra
More than 800 guests we're present.
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MIR. DEBS' CONVICTION.

The SUPREME Court OF the United
States has confirmed the sentence
of Hon. Bugone V. Debs to ton years
in the penitentiary. He is a political
prisoner and the action Of President
Woodrow Wilson In pardoning him
would remove him from tho arena Of
martyrs where his devoted followers
have placed him. We do not share in
in the opinions Of this type Of Ameri
can citizens. but unless care Is exer-
cised we may yet find ourselves in
thu midst Of a French Revolution Ia
the country and the colored people OF
the nation will be found the most
loyal element in the support Of tho
Sate and National Governments.
Congressman Victor Berger will
find no ray at Washington for him
In the recent decisions Of the Su-
prone Court Of tho United States.
The twenty year sentence of Judge
r.andis will assure6ly be affirmed. We
hope that some way will be found to
notify these extreme measures and
to check the upheaval that is now
under way in this country. President
Wilson will yet find that conditions
e1istent in Europe is In full swing in
this country and that his services arc
vitality nee,led at home. There are
dangerous stosm signals upon the
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DIR. n. M. Curtis Visits Chicago.

Chicago, Ill.,, March.-Dr. A. II
Curtis, tho noted phys clan and sur
geon OF Washington. D. O., WAS in
Chicago last week on a visit to his
mother. Mrs. Elcnor Curtis. 661a
Vernon avenue. DR.. Curtis stated
that oil 'ihru the East every effort ie
being made for proper Race adjust
ment in the reconstruction period
During his visit n dinner was given
in his honor which was attended by
David NJ. Manson, Col VIM. r. Cow
an; Geo. II. Walker; Claude A. Bar
nett and John r. Auster.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-03-15

VIltGINIA-~In Hastings Court Part
II CITY OF Richmond, Dee mber IS,
1918
GEORGES W. GARDEN. Plaintiff
VS.
NELLIE GARDEN, defendant.
Tho object Of this suit is to obta n
an absolute divorce from the bonds
OF matrimony by the plaintiff from
he defendant on the grounds OF aban
donmcnt and dcsertion continuing
for more than three years.
And affidavit having been made
and filed that tho defendant Nellie
Garden is not resident of the State
OF Virginia 1t ordered that che ap
rear here within fifteen days after
the duo publication Of this order and
do WHIT Is necessary to protect her
interest in this slxit.
A Coyp OF Teste:
w. F.. DU VAL. Cierk.
G. MTMMS. p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-03-15
REVERDY G. RANSOM COMING

DR.. r. G. Ransom. the great
preacher and lecturer, Of New Jersey
will preach at the Third Street Bethsl
A. II. e. Church, Sunday, March 16
and lecture at True Reformers Hall,
Monday night, March IT.
He will preach at the morning ana
night services at Bethel and lecture
at $50 p. M. on. Now Wine SIX rs
for New Wine" DR.. Ransom's lee
ture for Monday night. the 18th at
True Reformers Hall. will be n great
effort. The subject Is, Booked for
Passage On the Ship OF State" You
cannot AFFORD to miss 1t. Everybody
come. Admission, rs cents.
Under tho auspices Of the Lay
mans Missionary Movement Of Third
Street Bethel A. III. e. Church. Rev.
NJ. E. Dav S, D. D., Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-03-15

New York,--In q recent Issue Of
the New York Post, white. q full
page 10 devoted to description
with illustrations, Of tho Negroes Of
Harlem, where and how they We and
what they arc doing. One OF the in,
portant features brought out Ia tho
fact that scores Of &ms that do a
national buEincss nTe opened up
branches in tho Harlem district man
aged by Negroes, and are appealing
particularly to the Race for trade.
This fact Is further emphasized by
the Increased advertising space many
of these national firms are taking In
Negro newspapers.
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WANTS TO FIND HER BROTHER

would like to know the where
abouts OF David Green. He left
Hopewell, Va. last month for Rich
mond and has not been heard from
since. H'a homo was in Rocky
Mount, N. c. Any information will
be thankfully received by his sister,
MRS. MARY PAGE 331 Hackensaw
Street, Petersburg, Va.
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SENATOR CHAAIHERLAENE'S
PROTEST..

The outrageous treatment of col
orcd troops by tho military author,
ties as cXcmplificd IN tho Browns
vile and Hous on riots is being re
echoed in the treatment of white
troops under similar conditions. 1t
emphasizes the fact that you cannot
wrong colorcd people without ulti-
matcly wronging white people us
well. 1t means that the divine de-
claIation that the same measure We
mete, The same shall be measured to
you again is as true to day as it was
when first written.
These thoughts come TO us as the
result Of the following interesting in
formation:
Now York, March 10.-Describing
certain courts-martial sentences In
the American army AS things that
make Bclshevisis Of our young mon,"
United States Senator Chamberlain,
cha rman Of tho Senate Committee
on military Affairs, sharply criticized
courts martial procedure in an ad-
dress before the United Waist League
of America today.
'"rhese sentences arc imposed alb
.solutely without any systom in tho
administration Of the CRIMINAL laws
of the land" he said land thoy are
really imposed at tho order OF tho
commanding officer, because IL tho
Court makes q ruling which Is un-
popular 10 tho commanding Officer he
- nSN1
In some cases issue instructions to Il.
Referring to long sentences which
had been imposed for slight infrac-
tions Of tho rules, Senator Chamber
lain said:
"Thesc boys know an injustice has
been done them and It will not Ia
crease their respect for tho govern.
nent.
"I havo found boys OF seventeen
and e ghteen not yet NATURE" he con
tfnued. "sent away for long terms in
prlson. some OF them because they
wore Absent without leave--homoedck
YOU MS who left TO say goodby to
their nnthers, or perhaps a last word
with their swecthearts. Eve days
away led ono of them to he sentenced
rox forty years.
Uni. cd States Senator Chamberlain
IS speaking Of white boys. not color
Ell ones. When >olored soldiers were
treated with no show Of right and
were summarily executed, the horror
Of the situation did not seem to ap-
peal 20 him. but when the flower Of
li,e white American army met SIM
liar fac at the hands OF his own
people. H.. voices protest that is now
being heard around the world, Let
us pray for Senator Chamberlain and
those who have so grieveously treat
ed the American soldiers of both rae
es in an eXh bition OF power and
AL .hority which should never have
been accorded to them.
The Scriptures say by praying for
them, we shall be heaping Goals Of
fire upon their heads Then let us
pray for them not only until those
Goals Of fire become red hot, but I'M
til they reach white heat.
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Your postmaster has several War
eaVlngs Stamps for you. Drop by
and gte thom.
Beware OF little expense leaks.
Small holes often sink the ship. Stop
little wastes by buying Thrift Stamps
and War Savings Stamps.
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REL <XSIOyJS EDUCATION

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Richmond, Phone tantoph 0i0G
Printing Publishing
atu Music Bibles Books Etc Everything for Church
The Management
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Mrs. Roberta Miller returned to
the city last "Wednesday from Wash
ington. where che visited her husband
Mr.. Junius Miller.
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LIBERTY BONDS.

Bought. Sold, Loans. Advance
money to pay up books CONNER
CIAL GUARANI'EH CO., % N. 9th
st., Richmond, Va.
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It's not what you had, but what
you have. Get tho saving habit. VIZ
Savings Stamps are still being sold.
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PHONE RANDOLPH aGa1
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matter what your d.nease. sickness or anlistion
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Cn.c,a III q: 3ise Posi- ODics AZ Richmond
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jJsAN MzICHk14h, Ss., EDITOR
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
WILL ORDA!N
 TWO MEN HERE
 AT ST JOHNS

Next Monday morning the Right Rey. Chauncey B. Brewster. Bishop of the diocese of Connecticut, will come to this city to ordaln Rev. Harold J. Edwards of Middletown and Rev. Da- vid R. Johns into the Episcopahan priesthood Tho Very Rev. William Palmer Ladd. dean of Berkeley Dt- vtnity school. will preach the ordina- ton sermon. The services will be heId at St. Johns church.
 Rev MT. Johns is a native Of Anso- mia and was graduated from Berkeley Divinity school in 1918. Rev. MT. Ed wards is a Bridgeport boy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs Henry w. Ed wards of 3,51 Main street. He was graduated from Berkeley in 1918. Last June he was ordained deacon and in July l. 1918. became assistant minister at the Church of the Holy Trinity. MiddletoWn. where he is stationed now. The public Is invited to attend Mondays ordination services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
ARRESTED FOR
 THEFT OF CAR

Claiming to be a resident of 242 Holroyd avenue, Falco Rocco, was ar rested yesterday afternoon by Motor cycle Policeman Harold Beardsley as Rocco was leaving the Bridgeport Auto Wrecking Co. driving high priced Sedan. He had offered to sell the car for S690 which sum was not one-third of it's real value.
 Rocco stole the car from a physi- clan in Philadelphia and drove 1t to Bridgeport The theft occurred on May 16 The Philadelphia authori- ties have been notified of the arrest. In the city court this morning Rocco stated that he would not object to going back to Philadelphia to answer for the theft but desired a trial in Bridgeport. The case was continued to Saturday and bail was fixed at $1.oo0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
 ~-r~w
Sanitd
Made by Warner Bros.

Made by Warner Bros.
 This exhibit of neces- sa1y garments for wom. en will be held through out the week.
 The main demonstra- tion in charge of an ex- pert is on the main floor, center aisle.
 A second exhibit is at the Corset Section on the second floor. Sanitor Specialties for women have been de- signed by medical peo- pie for the health and comfort of women. The protective qualities of these goods have never been equalled.
 The belts and girdles are safe, which never pull or cause discom- fort.
 There are also dress protectors in several de- signs. All are scientific ally correct.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
DEVON

The program at the Memorial Day will consist of a parade from tho headquarters of the Improvement As sociatton on Naugatuck avenue tC Liberty Rock. In the procession VIII be headed by the Devon Fife ana Drum corps and wili comprise the Hose company, returned service men Red Gross, school children and prom = inent citizens. The exercises at the Rock will take place at s:3O o'cloch where a new flag will be raised wlth an appropriate short address, salute and music by the drum corps Ihe ceremonies will be brief and i'm pressive, after which the procession will return to the starting place anc disband in time to allow all to at tend the exercises at Milford cen ter,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
The Voile Dresse:

Whether of plain col or or novelty stripes or figures seems to be an important feature of the summer.
 Voile is pre-eminent- ly a warm weather fab ric. It is agreeable to wear and looks as a summer dress should a simple frock with a ruffle or two, or three a hounce or so, and may. be a sash and fichu.
 Quaint and charming.
 S20.00
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
DIED.

PECK-In this city. at Tho Stratfield, "wednesday. May 21. 1919, Mary Curtis widow of Eugene B. Peck, in her 63nd year.
 JS OSS-In Nichols, Tuesday. May 20, 1919, William T. Lyons.
 FriAnds arc invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his fister, Mrs.Henry Alhxi ght. No. 1s43 East Main street, on Friday. May 23, at s:30 a. m., and, from St Charles church at 9 o'clock.
 Burial in St Michaels cemetery. Automobile cortege. R21b"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
INTOXICATED DRIVER

For driving an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating \ N7iquor. Percy Parnelly, age 34, of 10 'gencf1Iotte street, was arrested last nj zht on Main street. Tn the city cor art this morning the case was con >-tinued to May 24 and bonds fixed at
 s15o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
Von Eantzau Wants Extension of Time to
 Reply on Peace Pact
rconttnued from Paee On,

rCODtnued rom Page One.) draft of the treaty of peace trans mitted by you contains no facts in support of this view, no proof on the subject IS furnished therein. The German delegates, beg you to be SO good as to communicates to them the report of Allied and associated gov- ernments for the purpose of establish snE the responsibility of the war.
 Accept, MT. President, Etc.
 (Signed)
 Count von Broclzd lzdorff-Rantzau.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
VETERANS ATTENTION,

All officers. soldiers, sailors and marines of the World War are fnvit- cd 70 attend a meeting to be held at the Armory. Saturday, NeT 24th. 1919. 8 ?. m., to make arrangements +o participate in tho parade and cere- monies of Memorial Day, May 90. 1919, and dedication of a bronze tab let, given by the city of Bridgeport in memory of your comrades who gave their lives in tho service of their country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21
TODAY'S WANTS

pass book. No. 112s51. Bridgeport Savings Bank. Reward for return to bank. Application for new book to replace same having been made, any claims upon said book must be presented to said bank without delay otherwise said book will be cancelled and closed and new book issued in lieu thereof
 R21ss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21

The announcement that a new coal yard was to be opened in Devon caused great joy among the residents who have been handicapped in re- cent years fn obtaining their neces- sary supplies. There is no question in the minds of the citizens of this end of the town that the new com pany will do a large business and US success seems to be assured from the start. The new company is to be known as the Devon Coal Co. and its yards will be located on the property of the New Haven railroad between the east bound railroad station and the former Dorman property, running west from Nauga atuck avc ue to the river. Specifications for the build in~s. spur track and other equipment have been prepared and will be made public in a short time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21

The. convention of the Daughters of Castle held here Monday was the largest and most successful conven- ton ever held in the town. First Seiectman M. J. Cheney welcomed the delegates to the town and Will liam B. Mccarthy gave a very elo- quent and interesting talk on the Good That Has Been Accomplished During the War by Catholic Women" This talk was the most interesting and talked of event of the meeting and 1-r. NcCarthy's array of statistics and stories convinced every one of the wonderful work of the Catholic women.
 Dinner was served by Mrs. Jones at the Milford Inn after the business meeting. The menu was good and abundant. After dinner the following officers were elected for the coming year: Grand President, Mrs. C. Mo NamaEa of South Norwalk; rTand secretary, Mrs. Mcguire of New Brit ain; grand treasurer, Miss Maun of Ans lia- reelected; grand monitor. Mrs. Jamos Kennedy of Derby; grand advocate. Mrs. M. Lavery of Bridge port 1s,
 After the meeting tho delegates fpeut the afternoon fin sightseeing in cars loaned by the residents of Mil ford.
 While here the delegates were the guests of Court Laurleton and were much pleased by the attention shown them by tho members and by the people of Milford.
 The committee of Court Laurelton having charge of the convention were Regent. Mrs. William Buckinghsu insisted by Mrs. James Barney. chairman; Mrs. Gerald Walsh, Miss Annie Phclan, Mrs. Fred Ueibour. Mrs simon Mulvihill, Mrs. William O'Hara- Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Shea of Walnut Beach. The next conven- tior will be held at South NorwallS fin 1921.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-21

Teacher: '.Now the head of the Redskins is called . chief isn't he? We'll, now. can anyone of you tell me what the ahjeTs dAughtsr ts aa1lsd q.
 amAst 6iSls "lktS.okiaf1s