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those binary stars which open
their glory and shed their splendor
on the darkness of the world
John Temple Graves joins in the
praise of Lee with these words:
For if in major or in minor
key
l could to the end of ages reach,
l would whisper the name Of
Lee"
General Grant did not return the
sword of Lee at Appomattox for
a very simple but very convincing
reason: Lee never rendered it to
him. Many Northern people err at
this point and not a few Southern
ers also. Mrs. Franklin D. Roose-
welt made this erroneous state
ment a few years ago in her daily
column. Historians refer to it as
myth" Grants Memoirs ex-
plode this myth, as does General
Marshall, General Horace Porter,
and a host of others. John Ran
dolph Tucker quotes Lee as say
ing: mo, sir, he had no oppor-
tunity of doing SO. By the terms
of the surrender the side arms of
officers were exempt from sur
render, and 1 did not violate those
terms by rendering him my sword.
All that was said about swords
was that General Grant apologized
for not wearing his sword, saying
it had gone off in his baggage,
and he had not been able to get
and he had not been able to get
it in time"
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ing in action over GERMANY !,
War department has informed tie
mother, Mrs. Alma TramhIo "ls
Rhodhiss, near here. u
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they will serve if they are phys
ically acceptable.
The men whose physical condi-
ton meet service standards will
return here as civilians and be
held ready by New Hanover draft
boards to fill requirements for GER
tain branches of the service. Calls
to local boards will be for a def
mite number of Army general
service, Army limited service, and
Navy men instead of for an over
all total of men, as at present.
Under the new system. which
becomes effective February l..
post-induction furloughs also are
abolished. Currently these are
three weeks for those indicted into
the Army and one week for those
who go into the Navy.
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BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
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Wednesday, January 10, 1914

init. He possessed every virtue OF
the great commanders without
their vices. He was a foe without
hat; a friend without treachery;
a private citizen without wrong;
a neighbor without reproach; a
Christian without hypocrisy; and
a man without guile. He was a
Caesar without his ambition; a
Frederick without his tyranny; a
Napoleon without his selfishness;
and a Washington without his re.
ward. He was obedient to authori.
ty as servant, and royal in au-
thority as a true king. He was
gentle as a woman in life; modest
and pure as a virgin in thought;
watchful as a Roman vestal in
duty; submissive. to law as Socra-
ties; and grand in battles Acnil-
less
Here is. another beautiful tribute
to the peerless Lee, this time from
across the Atlantic: ITO General
R. E. Lee, the most stainless Of
living commanders, and, except in
fortune, the greatest-this volume
is presented with the writer's
sympathy, and respectful admira-
ton:
The grand old bard that never
dies,
Receive him in our English
tongue!
1 send thee, but with weeping
eyes,
The story that he sung.
Thy Troy is fallen, thy dear land
Is marred beneath. the spoller' S
heel;
cannot trust my trembling
To write the things I feel.
All, realm of tornbs!- but let her
bear
This blazon till the last of time:
No nation rose so white and fair,
Or fell so pure of crime.
The widows moan, the orphan S
wall,
Come round thee, yet in truth
be strong!
Eternal right, though all else
fail,
Can never be made wrong.
An angels heart, all angels
mouth,
Not Homer's, could alone for me
Hymn well the great Confeder-I
ate South,
Virginia first and Lee.-P.S.W."
This inscription and poem ac-
companied the presentation Of a
perfect copy of the TRANSLATION of
the Had of Homer into Spenserian
Stanza,' by Philip Stanhope Wors-
ley, fellow of Corpus Christi Col
lege, Oxford-a scholar and poet
whose untimely death, noticed with
deepest regret throughout the lit
erary world of England, cut short
career of the brightest promise.
Robert E. Lee and George Wash
ington were both born in West
moreland County. Here is what the
Rev. DR.. B. M. Palmer, eminent
Presbyterian minister of New Or
leans, said about them: 1.-The in
fluence of George Washington and
Robert E. Lee as the representa-
tives of the highest traditions of
the South is like the radiance of
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COLDS everywhere

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try Penetro, modern medication in a
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STARK IN LONDON

LONDON, Jan. 18-tR-Admiral
Harold R. Stark. commander of
American naval forces in Europe,
has returned to London after a
months visit to the United States
during which ne conferred with
PRESIDENT Roosevelt, Admiral
Ernest J. King, chief of naval
operations and other hih officers.
-V-
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MISSING m ACTION

HICKORY, Jan. 18-iR-Tech.
Sat Paul w. Tramble, flight engi-
.neer on a Flying Fortress, is miss
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COLD BEER

(The following story was
written by Second Lieutenant
William X. Holt, U. S. Marine
Corps and distributed by the
Associated Press.)
VELLA LAVELLA, Solomon Is
lands delayed "A nice cold
bottle of beer was an unheard of
luxury at this tropic outpost
that is, until Marine Corps fighter
pilots pondered the problem.
Now they carry a few bottles in
the cockpits of their corsairs when
they ride off to fight the Japs. On
the way back they don oxygen
masks, zoon upstairs to colder al
titudes, for while, and then drop
down to the field.
The beer that they drink in the
rest hut after landing is nicely
refrigerated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27
POLICE SEEKING
 AMNESIA VICTIM
Pierre LaFreniere Missing From Home Since Sun-
 day Afternoon

Feared a possible amnesia victim, Pierre Lafreniere, of 37 Ridge street, has been missing from his home since 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon when he left to go to St. AnnS church on South Main street.
 Flfty-six year old, MT. Lafreniere was wearing dark gray suit and top coat and gray felt hat. He weighs 130 pounds, is 5 feet 3 inches tall, has gray hair and wears glasses. He speaks English with a strong French accent.
 Anyone having knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to commun1- cate with his wife at 37 Ridge street. He was last seen at 6:30 last night by 8 friend of the family in the vicinity of St. Ann's church.
 MT. Lafreniere suffered from oc- casional lapses of memory, his family reported. He returned home from work at the Scovill Company at 9:30 yesterday, had dinner, and left to go to church. He had about SIP with him.
 A check of the city hospitals by the family proved fruitleSS. and they later notified Desk Lieutenant Ber- nard Burns at headquarters who turned the matter over to Chief De- tecSive Inspector Joseph R. Bendler for . search by the detective bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27
Treaty Bill Gets Boost

Washington, Nov. 27-(UP - A House judiciary subcommittee to- day approved a resolution propos- ing . constitutional amendment to permit ratification by a simple ma jority vote of both houses of con- gress.
 The resolution was referred to the full judiciary committee. Even if passed by the house, it seemed certain to die in the senate.
 Several resolutions to change the treaty ratification machinery have been introduced in the house since the start of Word War II. Their advocates say they wish to safe guard against repetition 9f the situation which followed the close which followed the close of the last war when the United States was kept out of the League of Nations by the lack of the necessary two- thirds maojrity in the Senate.
 The constitution can be amended by a resolution passed in both hous- es of Congress and approved by S6 OI tIlE 6LhJCO CAiA4C4 OAAASN0AA Legislatures or constitutional con- vention, but Senate leaders said today the current house efforts were hopeless.
 Sen. Walter F, George, D., Ga. said that even if the House passed a resolution for such an amend rient, it certainly can't" get the senate to go along.
 And" he added, T don't believe the American people, on sober sec ond thought, would believe that anything at present justifies such an amendment
 Another Senator, a member or the Senate Foreign Relations Com mittee who declined use of ms name, said the senate would give asch a house-approved resolution sReoent and reverential interment @ committee" Under the constitu- tion. treaties require approval by thirds of the esnate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27
NOTICE

On and after this date Nov. 27, IS44, will not be responsible for bills other than those contracted by myself.
 (Signed) 11-27-st ADoLPH LAFLAMME.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27

MARRIED MAN-With small fam fly wanted. Knowledge of farming and feeding young stock. Satis- factory wages. House with all mod ern improvements. Milk, fuel and electricity. No drinking. First class references. Job available at any time. Stabilization plan. High Brook Farm, Litchfleld. Telephone 445, ring 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27
NATIVITY SCENE
 TO BE EXHIBITED
Park Department Plans More Elaborate Christi
 mas Remembrance

The Nativity scene depicting the birth of Christ will be displayed on the Green again this Christmas sea- son, it was stated today by city part authorities.
 Last year was the first when the replica was displayed instead of the giant Christmas tree heretofore erected on the Green and lighted by colored bulbs. The scene was of such interest to all and proved such a success that park authorities are preparing its erection aagtn.
 Plans this year call for more detailed portrayal including the in- closing of the scene within 8 shed to be erected on the Green.
 The display was made by Atty. John Greco who has made similar creaches for local churches and in- dividuals. It depicts the Christ Child with the Holy Family and the three kings bearing gifts. Rep licaS of animals and general back ground of stable all are included in large figures. The display is lighted with soft lighting effects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27
FIRST AID COURSE
 OPEN WEDNESDAY

Two Red Gross first aid courses will open Wednesday, one at the Bows club, p Cottage place, at 10 o'clock in the morning, and the other one at the Chapter House at 165 Grove street, at p. m. Arthur Verry will be instructor of the course at the Boys club, while Miss Ieona Keavaney and Fred Weno will be in charge of the other class. Miss Alice M. Briggs, chairman or the first aid service, has announced registration is still open. ana per sons interested may call the Red Cross headquarters, 3-2186.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27
NOTICE

A hearing on the application of Stanley Kairawics, corner of West Main and Robbins Streets. Water bury, Connecticut, for a Certificate of Approval for a retail gasoline station license will be held on De- cember 9th, 1944, at 11:3O A. M. in the Mayors Office, City Hall, Waterbury, Connecticut. as provid- cd by General Statutes.
 (SigEeO
 JOHN s. MONAGHAN. 1l-25-3t Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27
Employment
NOTICE

The Estimates of the Resources, Appropriations and Tax Rate of the City of Waterbury for the year 1945 have been made in accordance with Section 18 of Substitute for Senate Bill. No. 40, which Section amends Section 68 of the Charter of the City of Waterbury, and a copy may be procured at the City Clerks office, City Hall Building, City of Waterbury, on or after No- vember 27th, 1914.
 A public hearing on proposed Budget Estimates will be held be- fore the Board of Aldermen at 7:30 o'clock p. m., on Monday, Decem- Der 4th, 1914, in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall Building, Grand Street, Waterbury.
 Attest:
 JOSEPH M. SHEA. 11-24-3t City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT

This Is to give notice that l., Henry Martin, of Malmalick Avenue, Waterbury, Conn, have filed an ap- piication dated Nov. 21st, 1914, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Restaurant Permit for the, sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, S2 South Riverside Street. Water bury, Conn. The business is owned by Henry Martin, of Malmalick Avenue, Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Henry Martin, of Malmalick Avenue, w a e bury' Conn, as permittee.
 HENRY MARTIN.
 Dated Nov. 21st, 1914. 11-27-12-4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-27

WE CARRY-A complete line of new and used parts, save money, buy out of the high rent district. Will also buy late model wrecks.
 MOES's AUTOGRAPHS DIAL 4-6127
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-22
Summer Playhouse

New England will be the scene
of the first Summer Theatre in
the country to train colored tai
ent, according to an announce
ment made by the Sepia Miss
America Committee, Is Hunting
ton Ave. The theatre will be
the media through which young
aSpirantS W illShow their talent
to Broadway, Hollywood, and the
world. Many of the vehicles in
which the budding artists will
appear have been cleaned from
the best works of contemporary
colored authors and composers.
Following the final Miss Sepia
America contest in Chicago late
in June the young ladies inter-
ested in a theatrical career will
have an opportunity to show
their wares in the playhouse.
Those with genuine talent will
undoubtedly carve their names
in the theatre world, as the thea
tire and Hollywood have long
been interested in colored talent.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-22

ALBANY, NEW YORK - Gov.
Dewey this week appointed Mrs.
Bertha ]. Diggs, of Buffalo, Sec
rotary of the N. Y. State Depart
ment of Labor, at a salary Of
$4,000 a year, the first colored
person ever appointed as an off,
cial of this policy making body
which manages and directs all
labor in New York State inc1ud-
ing the Industrial Board, Board
of Standards and Appeals, Labor
Relations Board, State Board of
Mediation, State Insurance Fund,
Division Of Workmen'S Compen-
Sation, Division of Placement
and Unemployment.
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RANDOLPH NOT
TO RUN

A. Philip Randolph, interna-
tional president of the Brother
hood of Sleeping Car Porters said
this week that he does mot elect
to run for Congress.
Randolph expressed his appre-
citation to friends who desired to
draft" him for the CongresSion-
al race and gave as reasons for
declining:
1. He does not wish to be-
come involved in the entagle-
ments of politics and politicians"
He believes he can render equal
ly as much service "to the cause
of colored people" outside Con-
greSS as he can inside; Does not
beI1eve any one man is"inols'
penSable" to the representation
Continued on Page ~
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S. Abbot Launched

RICHMOND, Calf. - The
SIS Robert S. Abbott, third Lib
erty Ship named for an out
standing publisher was launch
ed at the Permanente Metals
Corporation Shipyard No, 2 at
Richmond, alif., Thursday af-
ternoon, April Is.
Thursdays brief launching
ceremony was attended by
large delegation of friends of
the founder of The Chicago
Defender. Mrs John H Seng-
stacke, wife of the president
and general manager Of The
Defender, was sponsor of the
vessel and Rebecca Sengstacke,
sister Of the late Mr. Abbott,
served as maid of honor. Flow
er presentations were made by
Lula Hammel, a shipyard work
er, who sold $4,000 in war
bonds in a recent drive.
John S. SengStacke, president
and general manager of The
Chicago Defender, accepted the
presentations and character
lied the occasion as historical
in that it marked the first
time that a ship named to
commemorate the memory Of
distinguished colored person is
being financed completely by
colored citizens through the
purchase of war bonds and
stamps. The citizens of Illinois
in a special war bond campaign
have set 100000 as their goal
to pay for Thesis Robert S Alb
bolt.
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Marian MCCree
Sings In Recital
Sunday, April 80

A musical event of wide spread
and unusual interest is the forth
coming recital of Marian McCree
in Jordan Hall, Sunday night
April 30.
Miss McCree has made a host
OF friends by her generous con-
tributions as a soloiSt at all the
greater Boston and Cambridge
C h C h e s. at t h e
lodges, clubs and other organi-
cations. She has never denied
her services as singer when
ever asked to give of her talent
for a worthy cause. Her recon-
penSe is the oft expressed CRATE
fitness of tn emany friends she
thus has made.
But the interest in the McCree
recital is not confined to these
numerous friends. Reports of her
wonderful development in her
art have stirred anticipation to
an unusual degree among music
critics and music lovers, also.
Her teacher at the conservatory
where she has been studying the
past 3 years after instruction
by private tutors, is SO impressed
with the Towering of Miss Nc
Cree's talent she has advised
her pupil to give up all other &C
tivitieS and her regular employ
Continued on Page Four
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that pictures of colored girls APP
peared in these papers.
1t is now predicted by the
Committee that at least 200 cities
will participate in the Contest.
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CLUB HONORS
ANNA BOBTTT-
GARDNER

The Jolly Progressive Club of
Boston was hostess at an Edu-
cational Program and Victory
Buffet in honor Of Anna Bob
itt-Gardner, one OF Boston'S
most progressive music teach
ers and director of the Acad-
envy of Pianoforte and Dra-
mates at the Women's Service
Club, 464 Mass ave on Thursday
evening of last week.
The hall was packed beyond
its capacity with students, par
ents and friends, who listened
with keen interest to the very
interesting program. Mrs Helen
Harris, chairman, announced
the opening with the singing
of America, followed by the
Royal Light Quartet, The mis-
treSs Of ceremonies, Mrs Edna
Medley, introduced the speak
ers whose topic was "The First
Seventy-Five Years of Our
Races Freedom" Mrs Harriet
Jones spoke on the first twen-
ty-f1ve years, DR. A M Roberts,
on the next twenty-years and
Attorney G Bruce Robinson,
the remaining twenty-five
years.
A piano solo was rendered by
Ena Harris, senior student at
the Academy, followed by re-
marks by the president Of the
club, Miss Mae Byrd, who told
Of the various achievements Of
the honored guest, the vice
president, Mrs Lillian Richer
then presented her with a
beautiful gold trimmed desk
set. Anna Bobitt-Gardner re-
sponded in a very fitting man
ner, thanking the club gra-
Continued ON Page Four
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Mrs. Diggs is well known In
Western New York for her lon
years Of active work in labor and
social welfare fields. She is Asst
Secretary for the Erie County
Clerk; a member Of the Labor
Relations Council Of the Buffalo
Urban League; Buffalo Citizens
Committee on housing; Advisory
Board of Hickory st. Christian
Center; Inter-Racial Committee
and Buffalo Branch Of Anti
Poll Tax Committee of the N. A.
A. C. P. and was formerly Chair
man Of tn eLabor Relations Sub
Committee of the Temporary
State Commission Of New York.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-22
SEPlA MISS AMERICA CONTEST
New England Pace Setting The Nation With Seven
Contests Announced.

First returns from the nations
cities show New England pacing
the field with a one hundred per-
cent quota filled in the forth
coming Sepia Miss America Con-
test. Contests are scheduled for
the following New England
cities: Portland, Maine; Spring
field, and Boston, Mass; Hart
ford, New Haven, and Bridgeport
Conn.,; Providence R. L; and
with a New England Regional
Final to be held in Boston at the
end Of the other seven local
contests.
Cities Throughout the nation
are about ready to start; from
Alabama comes word that six
contests are underway; land
similar reports are pouring in
from all over the nation. Places
of registration, where to obtain
application blanks and other per-
tinent material on the local
contest will be published in this
paper shortly.
The nation wide enthusiasm
for the Sepia Miss America Con-.
test is unprecedented. Time
Magazine, one of the nations
leading journals, carried an arti-
Gle on the Contest; the Boston
Herald, largest Boston paper,
carried a feature story on the
Contest: and all of the leading
white papers throughout the ma
ton through the press services
have carried the pictures of the
lovely colored contestants an d
news stories. This marked the
the first time in many instances
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-04-22
Abandon Twins
In Swank Apt.
House Lobby

NEW YORK-C-Two newly
form boys, apparently twins
were found last Tuesday in the
lobby Of fashionable 555 Edge
combe Ave, all wrapped up in a
white bedSpread and furniture
cover. PhineaS A. Babe, who lives
at the address, made the discov-
cry while entering the building.
Police said that this was the first
time in their memory that newly
born twins had been found in
Harlem. An ambulance doctor
pronounced the boys in good con-
dition.
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A. Philip Randolph Will MOI Enter Congressional Race
WANTS STIMSON TO CHANGE POLICY
PURGE ARMY OF BIAS

WASHINTON-In a statement
made public last week Senator
Robert A. Taft (Rep., Ohio
urged Secretary Stimson to re-
examine the War Department
program and determine whe-
ther maximum use is being made
of colored soldiers" Any officers
in the General Staff with pre-
conceived notions Of race super
iority, denying to colored SOL
diers an equal chance to fight
for their country" he declared,
SHOULD be removed from the
service"
He explained his attitude on
the soldier vote legislation and
the measure to provide Fedral aid
to education and received at
length the history of colored SOL
diers and sailors in all the wars
from the Revolution through
World War /.
With reference to the use Of
colored troops, Senator quoted
from his recent letter to the War
Department:
my attention has been called
particularly to the status of 249
men in the 43rd Signal Construc-
CONTINUED ON Page A.
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TO FETE MARVA
LOUIS

Marva Louis currently at the
Mayfair, Henry Letang and the
Caryatids-six marvelously beau
tiful girls-of Dream with Mu-
sic" will be guests of honor at
Boston's "Hot Spot Of Rhythm, .
the Cafe Savoy, Thursday night,
April 81. Furnishing the music
will be Pete Brown, all-American
saxophonist and Ray Perry and
their orchestraS.
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Announcement

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Graham
announce the engagement Of
their daughter, Eleanor Louise,
to Mr.. Alfred J. Richardson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Richard
son Of Saugus, Mass. The we'd
ding will take place in June.
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Continued ON Page 4,
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CONTINUED on Page Four
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ANN FORBES, SOPRANO
Who will be the guest SOloist at
the Community Church of Bos-
ton, on Sunday morning, April
%, at 1890 o'clock. She will also
sing on Thursday evening, May
a, in Brown Hall, with William
Rhodes Opera Society, which is
New England'S first established
COlOred Opera Company. Mr..
Rhodes will conduct and
scenes from Samson and Deli
lab, Carmen, Der Freischutz,
Erminie, Norma, and the Opera
Antar. Music by Mr.. Rhodes.
LibrettO by James Henderson.