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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-17
ST. PAUL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH
Cor. Cherry and Western Ave.

1900 am, preaching by the pas
tor--The Sins Of Bethel. $50 pm,
Sunday school Thursday night, trial
sermon. Sunday, s.: 90 pm, G. E..
meeting; 8: 90 pm, preaching by pas
tor General Judgment.-Pastor, Rev.
J. d. Meade, ID.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-17
PROGRAM FOR COUNTY UNION
Bethel Baptist Church,
Sunday, January 26, 1919.

Bethel Baptist Church,
Sunday, January 26, 1919.
Song 4sThe Morning Light Is Break
ing
Fifteenth Psalm BY the Union.
Prayer.
Song Open MY Eyes that May
See"
Study Jesus Our Example N sel6
ice" Philippians z: Ill.
HumilityMt Olive.
Obedience Bethel.
Confession Mt. Pisgah.
Song. 4.
Chart Reading "The INFERNO, Mrs.
Wheatley.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-17
i Ringing Resentment

| resent it III the name OF democ-
dacy--in the name OF liberty--in the
name Of brotherly love lin the name
Of the cYucified Christ--in the name
Of the living God. ] resent it in the
name of the unborn generations of
black babes-that they may be born
free. ! resent it because heaven gives
me strength to resent it, and | must.
| resent it because my heart bleeds
the blind blood of sn inward injury
that no human eye can see. | resent
1t because my spirit groans with the
travail of the truth that must be born
again and again, till this war-rent
earth and it's battle-maimed millions
are saved from that insufferable hell
Of race prejudice.
And the stars spangled banner in tri-
umph shall wave
Ger the land Of the free and the
home of the brave"
Sincerely yours,
LuCIAN ID. WATKINS,
Formerly Sergeant First Class.
Medsraa Department. ~. s. IA.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-17
4 Diiferentiai Apology

Sir, should anything | have written
seem. III your judgment, as unjust or
unreasonable, please consider the fact
that yours is but another door Of OPP
portunity that has been slammed in
another black face and resent it.
| would forever despise myself did
not resent this thing that / believe
mocks the American flag love and
did my utmost to serve faithfully for
nearly seventeen years. resent it,
not selfishly, but for the outraged race
to which ! belong, and to whom owe
the last breath Of my devotion.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-17
God Made Me Black

God made me black. II is to Him owe
Whate'er my mission in the mighty
plan
The Trinity resolved in making man.
White, yellow, red, and brown
made them so~
He made me back. and toilers all, we
go
Each to his task, though rol,ed il
white Or tan,
'Tis but the service Of the soul that
can
Make known lie measure of the Man
helow
We prize the cleaning glory of the
day
No less we lsse the beauty of the
We pause 10 haa the song birds
roundeEay
And praise ifs Coat Of color on OF
wi
Ear deepea 9lia reach Of mortal
God hatn ofdaisilsssdd and marked His
man of cfaw
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-17
Must he Pounded on princ;ples

BsHSt AK 2 UtA}sNStA Oif \ EifsNip1eN
It seems 70 me chat just democ-
lacy must be founded on the princi-
pies that: legally, there are but two
classes of people in the world those
who behave themselves and those who
do not; morally, there are but two
those who love others and those who
love themselves only; spiritually, there
are but two those who love God and
those who love the devil Surely, good
behavior, good will towards ones fcl-
low men and devotion TO God deserve
the highest reward on earth--as III
heaven. Whoever discriminates be-
cause Of the color OF mans skin,
disgraees the very name of democracy
and bellies the great claim of national
liberty.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-17
Nothing Personally

OF course, Mr.. Bissel, you hold
nothing against. me, personally, since
we have never met You doubtless
feel that you must bar "colored men,
from your college purely in the inter-
est OF your business, the other stu
dents, etc. When one caters to base
prejudice. one becomes part Of that
evil and maintains the deplorable con-
dition that makes such thing possi-
hIa
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-17

Emerson once wrote:
"Of what avail the plow Or sail
Or land or life, tf freedom fail 4
Today we agk The same question.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-17
DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA /! Curr,
Lucian B. Watkins Ringing
Reply to President Bissell

and in No Mans T.and.--to establish
on earth democracy that is bound
less and liberty that is color-hlind.
.1f it, is a crime to be black. don't
charge it to me. Charge il to my
Creator. because
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
SERVICE BUTTONS TO I WAR VETERANS Over 600 Men Have Regis tered With Welcome Home
 Committee.

Bronze buttons to be presented to all Bridgeporters who have served in either the army, navy or marine corps, and who register with the Vel come Home committee are being dis tributed by the registrars in the com mon council chambers at city hall. All men registering today received the buttons, and any man who has previ- ously registered can secure one by applying to the committee at the com mon council chambers. The commit tee is desirous of having as many men as possible call in person for the buttons but all those who fail to ap- pear will receive one by mail after February L The buttons are about the size of a five cent piece, bronze, and have the seal of the City of Bridgeport, engraved on them and an inscription showing that the wearer saw service in the late war.
 Over 600 men have registered with the committee and they continue to come in. Albert Noren of 63 More house street, who served with the l02nd Ambulance company at the bat tie of Chateau Thierry, was one of those to enroll today. Noren was one of the men who volunteered to un- dergo the French fever tests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
HOMER 5. BEERS
 HELD IN S1,5OO Automobile of Westport Business Man Kills Mrs.
 Ratzenberger.

Homer s. Beers of Westport. was arrested this morning and held in s1,- 500 bonds for appearance at the cor oners hearing at 10 o'clock tomorrow He struck the mother of Patrolman Joseph Ratzenberger while driving his auto on Fairfield avenue last evening and she died at II o'clock at St. Vincent's hospital.
 MT. Beers Is well known in this part of Connecticut. He was a represen- tative to the state legislature for one term and was at one time Democratic candidate for congress. At present he is connected with the Westport Meat & Provision Co.,, and is also in- terested in Mexican mining ventures.
 Fastening to assist woman he saw knocked down by an automobile. on Fairfield avenue, near Orland street early last night, Patrolman Jo- seph Ratzenberger of the Third pre- cinct. made the discovery that the auto victim was his mother.
 Picking her up, Patrolman Ratzen- berger placed her in a passing auto mobile and carried her in all haste to St. Vincent's hospital, where she died four hours later. without regaining skull
 The machine which struck Mrs. Ratzenberger was owned and driven by Homer S. Beers of Westport, Beers reported the matter to the po- lice at the Third precinct immediately after the accident. ,.
 In making a report of the affair, Beers stated that Mrs. Ratzenberger was evidently crossing the street, but that he did not see her until the ma chine struck her. He was travelling at about 10 miles an hour at the time of the accident according to witnesses. Beers was not arrested after making his report.
 Patrolman Ratzenberger was near the scene of the accident at the time it occurred, and accompanied his st her bedside until she died.
 Mary Ratzenberger was the widow of John Ratzenberger, and was 57 years of age. Mrs. Ratzenberger was born in Hungary and had been in America for about 28 years. She is survived by seven children, five sons, Daniel, South Norwa1k, Joseph, Geza, David and William of this city. and two daughters, Helen and Melvina, also of Bridgeport, and 14 grand children. The funeral service will be held at St. Stephens church on Spruce street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
BIER RkSHIRE' TRAIN HITS
 WOMAN Body Badly Mangled Found Laying Beside Railroad Tracks at II O'clock. FREIGHT ONLY
 ONE OVER ROAD Ascertained She Had Spent Evening in Rear of East
 Side Market.

Terribly mangled, the body which was identified this morning as that of Veronica Carson, aged IT years, of Trumbull road, was found laying beside the railroad tracks at Trum- bull road and Sylvan avenue, last night at II o'clock by George Ander- son of Trumbull road, as he was re- turning from work. Anderson, badly shaken, notified the Fourth precinct police station.
 The girl, had been struck by a freight train, which left the freight yards shortly after 9 o'clock last night, the only train over the Berk- shire division until early this morn ing.
 The result of the investigation of the detective bureau of the facts lead ing up to the young woman's death, were that she, with Frances Slafky, age 16, also of Trumbull road went to the meat market conducted by Leo Jamailik, on Sylvan avenue.
 Jamailik also conducts another market at 76O Ogden street. On ar irving at the store the two girls ask ed for the clerk, John Sotonantz, and was informed the young man was working at the Ogden street store. Jamailik, the proprietor, told the young women, however, that he would take the delivery truck and carry them to the Ogden street store.
 This he did. The girls went into the back room of the store, and were given some boiled ham, bread and apples. Sotonantz told the police that Veronia asked for something to drink, and he brought in a bottle of wine. All had a drink of the wine. The proprietor and clerk were then busy for some time attending to trade
 Both men told the police that when they had time to go into the back room again, the girls had had all the wine and were intoxicated.
 Neither was in condition to walk home, so the men decided to take them in the automobile.
 The four then started for the home of the girls on Trumbull road. When they arrived opposite the paper mill, Trumbull road, the machine stopped. Investigation by Sotonantz, showed there was no water in the radiator, Miss Carson got out of the car while it was stopped and stated she would walk home. She screamed when the men tried to get her into the car, and | after trying again to persuade her, i it was decided to leave her. She wanted Miss Slafky to get out and walk home with her. That young woman could or would not. It is supposed that Miss Carson walked along Trumbull road, until she reached Sylvan avenue and then started to walk up the railroad track to her home, as persons living in that vicinity are in the habit of doing.
 The train must have struck her soon after she started up the track as her mangled body was found near the grade crossing at Sylvan avenue. The police were somewhat puzzled because the body was clothed in a mans coat, until it was later learned that Miss Carson wore her fathers coat.
 There have been no arrests. There was nothing to show anytti g except accidental death.
 i The coroner will have a hearing on the case this afternoon at 2:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17

Berlin, Thursday, Jan 16(By The Associated Press)- Dr. Karl Lebknecht and Rosa Luxembug have been killed
 When became known yesterday that Dr Liebknecht and Rosa Luxembourg the Hotel Eden in the western part of the city, crowd stomed the hotel lobby. Both spirit ed to side entrance to the hotel but the mob oresaed the attempt of the troops to Frauen LuXembJWg She beaten into nsensbiliy and then thrown into automobile by the crowd which intended to take her to prison.
 few blocks down the street the machine halted by second mob and when the presence of Fraen uxembrq came known, jumped the running board of the car and shot her through the head The body dragged from the automobile and carried off It is supposed that it thrown into the canal but it has not been found.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
PREMIER CLEMENCEAU GIVES
 WARNING ANENT FALSE REPORTS
Cites Instance of Cabegram Address to New York Tribune Which Asserted President Would Withdraw Himself and Forces-Wilson Characterised It
 As Abominable Falsehood.

Paris Jan. 17-Premer Clemenceau in the Chamber of Deputies today warning against false reports ing the conference citing instance cablegram ad dressed to the New York Tribune
 "I yesterday telegram addressed to the New York Tribune he sad which said that President Wilson has threatened to withdraw all his troops and himself if tain sipulations of his granted telegram to Mr. Wilson this morning he replied What >n abOminable faIsehood"
 When this dispatch shown today to Garet Garrett managing editor of the New York Tribune, he said
 The Tribune has received statement from Paris and none remotely resembling such statement denied by President Wilson published in the Tribune"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
COMMITTEE WILL
 DISCUSS BONDS

Bond issues will be the principal topic under discussion at the meeting of the city's financial advisory com mittee to be held in Mayor Clifford B. Wilson's office this afternoon.
 At 8 meeting week ago, heads of various city departments appeared before the committee and asked for bond issues that will total s2,275, 1000. The committee has had the matter under consideration, and it is expect ed that several drastic cuts will be made in the acquisitions.
 The members of the committee in- clude Mayor Clifford B. Wilson chairman; John T. King, Charles G. Sanford Charles s. Garfield, Frank Miller, Guy P. Miller, State Senator George B. Clark and Clinton Barnum Seeley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
GOVERNMENT TAKES OVER
 EMPLOYMEN I OF CARPENTERS

Carpenters who have been out on strike, or who are out of work, may go to work for the U. S. government according to a notice received by W. s. Parker government superinten- dent of construction in Bridgeport. The hiring of carpenters has been taken out of the hands of the Cauld- well-Wingate Co.,, and the represen- tatives of the l.. s. Housing Corp, which is a division of the National Labor Board, will have full charge of the men.
 So long as the Jurisdiction of the men has been taken from the hands of the New York firm, for which req son the men went out in a sympa- thetic strike with their brother car penters in New York, it is expected that many will return to their posi- tons. as government employees. If the men do not return considerable hardship will result among men sm-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
REDCATE ISSUES PERMIT FOR
 MASS MEETING OF UNEkIPl DYED

Permission for holding the protest meeting of the unemployed of the city has been granted by Superintend- ent John Redgate of the Police De- partment. Samuel Davis. business agent of the Machinists' Union, was given a permit after a lengthy discus sion with the superintendent and at once started the distribution Of cards announcing the meeting.
 Mayor Clifford B. Wilson has issued a warning to the men in charge of arrangements for the meeting, that no Bolshevik literature will be all lowed in the building. At the last meeting several outside parties were
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
SIX TRANSPORTS
 BRINGING TROOPS
Battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire Diverted
 to New York.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The trans port Melita. bringing 300 officers and 1900 men from France, will arrive at Boston, Jan. 21, and the transport Ortzaba, with 100 officers and 2.6Oo men. is due at New York. Jan. 23.
 Units aboard the Melita. the War Departpent announced today, include Casual companies composed of men from Massachusetts and other states; tile 4a2rd Aero Squadron. and Mobile Hospital No. 39, both of which are destined for Camp Devens; a detach- inert from the army anti-aircraft sohool a provisional anti-aircraft re- placement battery and 231 casual officers.
 The Orizaba also is bringing about 800 sick and wounded and the Sand Ammunition Train complete five Casual companies of Maryland men. and one each from New Jersey and New York.
 Other transports now on the way from France are:
 The Frances l.. Skinner. due at New York January 30 with one detach- ment casual company of New Jersey men; the Federal, due at Newport News January 16, with one casual company of Virginia men; the Gala mare, due at New York January 24 with 3s casual officers, and the Mon ticello, due at Newport News January 27. with two officers and 59 men of Pennsylvania. -
 Newport News, Va, Jan. 1.-The battleships Louisiana and New Hamp- shire. bringing troops from France, and scheduled to arrive here Tuesday, have been diverted to New York. It was announced today that orders were s1ysp ths sAips by wireless last night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17

present and distributed rurid Iitera- ture.
 Philip Desilets, assistant business agent of the Machinists' union, will act as chairman. Out of town speak CTS will be present and will present their views on the unemployment. Samuel Lavit will speak on the un- employment of the machtnists. Sev- eral prominent men of the city have been asked to attend and explain their attitude.
 A large gathering Is expected, as additional layoffs are announced in several shops of the city to take ef- feet tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
ID
 HEAD CABINET I I
Polish Leader Comes To Agreement With Gen.
 Pelsudski.

Paris, Thursday, Jan. IS - Ignace Jan Paderewski, the Polish leader, and General Joseph Pilsudski, the military director of Poland, have reached an agreement, according to a statement given out at the Polish national committee headquarters here tonight. The statement adds:
 "A reconstruction of the cabinet is expected soon, with M. Paderewski at the head of the new ministry. The terms of the compromise include definite agreement upon delegates to the peace congress-
 NJ. Demoski, president of the Polish nation and former Polish leader in the Russian Duma, has been decided upon as delegate by both sides.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
GRAND DUCHESS
 TAKES OFFICE:

Luxembourg. Jan. 17-Grand Duchess Charlotte Adelgonde, after she had taken the oath of office We'd nesday, addressed the delegation of the Chamber of Deputies which had been sent to receive her affirmation. She said:
 q intend to place the interests of the people above everything. I de- sire to work with the people of Lux embourg in strengthening the ties of friendship which must exist between this country and the Entente Powers, with which our economic life is bound up"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17

This incident would indicate that notwithstanding assurances to the contrary despatches filed by Ameri- gan correspondents in Paris appar- entiy are still bein censored and perhaps withheld by the French au- thorities. The Paris despatch shows that the cablegram addressed to the Tribune was shown to President Will son, and evidently was suppressed at the order of the French government
 The question of Russia continues to be one of the most important before ahe Supreme Council of the peace conference. The problem at present principally concerns how and when she shall he represented before the conference, for opinion in conference circles Is that she must be represent ed.
 The position of the council regard Ing the publicity is considered today IS likely to be modified, and 1t was believed, with the assembling of the Eouncil today that the press would be Admitted on Saturday to hear Presi- dent Poincare's speech before the full kssemblage. In such case, however, the newspaper men would withdraw when the real business before the conference was taken up
 The separate representation accord I'd the British colonies in the peace conference having unfavorably i'm pressed the French colonial world, the Havas Agency has issued a note pointing out that by reason of the in- terchangeability of the delegates the French government can, when neces- sary, call in specially qualified pleni- botentiar1es, and that thus the differ snt colonial problems will be dis eussed with all the necessary safe guards.
 Washington, Jan. 17.---Senator Bo- tah of Idaho addressed the Senate to- Gay in protest against secrecy at the peace conference. He said the ques- ton was whether President Wilson S point for open diplomacy was to be b e,arded entirely.
 Continued On Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
CHINESE !. ". WIS
 IN NEW YORK

New York. Jan. 17-What the po- lice claim was the headquarters of the Chinese representatives of the h. dustrial Workers of the World, in New York. located in the heart of Chinatown, was raided early today and four men, who said they were students. were arrested on a techni- cal charge. Loaded revolvers were found on the men. the police claim. a great quantity of I. W. W. literature was seized. According to the police. the accused have been visiting Chi nese restaurants In this vicinity, spreading l. ". W. propaganda and advising employees to strike for short CT hours and higher wages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17

pioyed in other trades now at work on the houses.
 Men who start work for the gov ernment wilL be paid so cents per hour, the same rate as they received before the walkout. Should any diff ticulty arise, 1t is the intention of the representatives Of the Housing Corp. to do all in their power to ad- just the difficulties to the satisfaction of the workers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
NO TAX ON THIS LAND

: 4 casual review of the Tax and : Assessors List is a revelation in many ways. In one Case it Is : noted that in the year 1885 the
 heirs of John w. Sterling con-
 veyed q 6E acre tract of land [ located on the UnquOwa section
 s of the BrookIawn district to Will : liam F, Seeiey. This whole tract : neyer has appeared on the As- s sesors' List. In 1890 this tract was apportioned into building
 s lots and many parcels of the ; original tract are still overlooked { when it comes to taxation. Mir. [ Seeley is treasurer of the Repub- Mcan town committee and a lead CT in the King machine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
LEAVE SINN FEN ALONE

London, Jan. 1.-The British gov ernment is not expected to interfere with meetings of the Sim Fein Par liament as long as 1t keeps in the bounds permitted debating societies and only pass it's resolutions, says a Dublin dispatch to the Mail If it exceeds these limits. however the dis patch adds, and does anything inter fering with liberty or the rights of the government will be compelled to take action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
PROHIBITION THIEVES.

Thieves evidently of prohibition tendencies, entered the saloon of George Taresewich, 2s Railroad ave- nue, last night, ransacked the place, stole a .3s calibre revolver, and 30 cents in pennies, but did not take even drink of the stock. The owner reported the robbery to the police this morning. Entrance was gained by breaking a pane of glass from one of the rear windows.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
STRIKES MINE; 800 DROWNED.

Rome, Jan. 1.-The French steamer Chaproni has struck floating mine in the Straits of Messina, sinking in a few minutes. Five hundred pas- sengers, mostly Greeks, Serbians and Russians, have been drowned. Another steamer saved 150 of those on board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-17
HUN SOLDIERS
 STILL UNDER ARMS

London, Thursday. Jan. 16.-There may be 500,OOO German soldiers still under arms, according to estimates of military experts of the British army. The situation in Germany is very un- certain, however.
 Should Premier Ebert maintain the upper hand in Germany the men still held in the army would be freed, if is believed.