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Evening journal., 1919-07-30

MILLER DRUG STORE. 4o4 Market
St.
WALTER l.. MORGAN, 1900 W. 3rd ST
ALFRED ID. PEOPLES. 507 Market St
RikER-HEGEMAN CO. tth 4 Market
st~.
SMITH & sTREvrG. DeIsw.r- Ave. a
Adams So.
sPRUANoE DRUG CO.. sol W. 7nd Sc.
sTRAYER DRUG CO.. 2o7 W. 10th 81
UNION DRUG CO. 70t \. Union 81.
HENRY NJ. WILLIS, 72o W. sth ST
Y. JULIE YATES, e8e Pine Sc.
J. W. ZIMMERMAN, 18th 8 Tstnan sts.
SAMUEL NJ. ZION, seo :. H>-ld st.
CHAS. v. YOUNG. tth a Harrison Sts.
r. A. ". RoyrTTT, 7th 4 wash. SIS.
". W. NANDEYER, e07-so9 Market -
CAPEIIT HARDWARE. PIP Market -
PENNA. AVE. PHARMACY, f7oi fenne-
Ave g..
". PRUNTE q BRO, 100 Market o.
NJ. HARRIS CO. iee Msrke.
". BFFRNAN, e15 Market 81
4 MILLER. f2S Market St 80, xf.-s-t
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wish ~ .r,. and address 70 TINS
q your -. window display.
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Miss Gertrude Russell and Miss Evelyn

Miss Gertrude Russell and Miss Evelyn
Rainier.
Pink roses and dahlias artistically ar
ranged In pink and blue leghorn hats
formed an artistic floral decoration for
the table, where the guests were seated
to enjoy the perfectly served menu.
The honor guests were most attract
lively gowned for the afternoon, Miss
Russell wearing an embroidered satin
gown in russell and gold. with taupe
hat trimmed with paradise feathers and
Miss Rainer wearing black velvet en-
broidered in gold with an overdrapery
of black lace with an embroidered black
and gold hat to match
The guest list included some OF the
special fTieifdasof the honor guests,
among those present being: Misses
Rainier. Russell Elizabeth Hill, Bar
-bara Smith, Mary Mallory Harris. Anne
I.eatherman Mary Lee Busby, Eleanor
Coate, Maude Renkert, Virginia Moore
Elizabeth Jordon, Mabel Pidgeon
Natalie Davant, Jewett Swift, Eliza
beth Hill, Anne Perkins, Virginia
Meacham, Margaret Boyle, Lucille War
wick. Louise Robertson, Louise LeMas-
ter. Fleeeie May Phillips, Mary Robin
son, Harriet Wilkie and Albert Hol'
ford, both Of Liverpool, Eng; Blanche
Cutrer, Of Clarlsdale, and Mary Leary
Of New York, and Mines. Mckay Var
Vleet. John Phillips, Jr., w over
ton Pervis Minor, and Guy Stolen
werk, OF Wilmington, Del
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07
In Honor of Mrs. Stollenwerck

Mrs Guy stotlenwerck. Of whining
ton, Del. who has been showered with
attentions during her visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mra. Dwight N. Arm
strong, was again eompltmented with
beautiful hospitality Friday evening,
when Miss Iewett Swift, a charming
member of the debutante set enter
tanned M dinner In her honor
Covers were laid for 10 on a daintily
appointed table, which was auIsticaily
decorated with pink dahltas and ferns,
| arranged as q centerpiece, The. pink
| color note was repeated ~ the mana
! PAINTED cards which marked the places
| For the evening Miss Swift wore a
| frnclt Of chiffon In the new ArgonnF
! shade Of green with touches OF gold lace
/ and French flowers, while the honol
| guest Mrs. Stollcnwerck. was attract
| lively gpwned 10 shell pink satin VIII
| lace uNerdrapcries,
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Weddings
DeLoach Adams.

4 beautiful home wedding Of wide IN
tereEt owing TO the prominence OF the
families and the popularity Of the young
couple waa that Of Miss Maldee Collier
Jetoach and Mr. Francis Chiffon Ad-
AIMS, which was solemniHed in the pres
cnee OF relatives and small guest COM
paLy last evening In the home Of the
brides parents, Dr and Mrs. \, b.,
peLaarh, on Onion avenue
The rooms thrown open for the acca'
sion were decorated With plans, great
suttadlng ferns and a profusion of roses
| and ehrpsanthemums, In which pink
and white color motif prevailed
Most approximately the wedding music
~AR played upon this VIOLIN with accom-
/ pauinrbt on cello and piano, Mrs. A..
| h McAlahan was the solost and rem
I dored several specially selected violin
/ numbers before the entrance Of the
/ bridal party with Mira. Frank Stnrm al
/ the piano,
The petite bride was more than usual
! n lovely In htt bridal robe of satin en-
! bruidorcd Ia white and silver, with a
/ drHpery Of duchess lace, from beneath
| which the embroidered train fell. or
anRe blossoms caught the crossed folds
~ the quaint bodice IN basque ettecl
and also reathed the tue veil, which
4 TELL from charming bonnet effect 81
real lace Her bridal bouquet was q
Bride roses and valley lilies, with !
shower Of ribbons and lilies
The ilttle ribbon bearers Josephine
I.aMaster ingram and Eleanor neloaeE
Phillips. niece Of the bride, with ~
little fewer girl, Virginia Randolph
Cheers, niece u the bridegroom, ~or'
dainty little frocks Of ruffled PINK or
candle over sink and carried miniature
bolluucta Of Sweetheart roses In coionia
holders The ring was hidden IN IN
heart Of lily In the center OF the TOW
or girls bouquet, ,r,4
Tine lnatron 1T honor, Mrs. Waite
scott Francis, waa gowned in pink tuit
over satin u the same exquisite shaat
With silver trimmings and silver aeceS
poriea. and carried shower bouquet 9
columbia roses, ol
rhe bridesmaids Miss Emma Collier
az Niekshurg. cousin OF the bride, an
Miss lone Driver, wore similar moae'
/ IL pink tulle and chiffon over saul
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other women who suffer tor II has
done such good work for me and |
know II win help others II they viii
give II 4 fair trial. MRS. LIZZIE
COURTNEY, los Eighth avenue, West
nska IooRa, Ia.
Whv 0u women drag along from
apy 10 day, year III and year out, Hut-
fertng such misery AS did Mrs Court =
ney when ouch letters ~ this arc
continually being published Eyoty
woman who cutters from displaec
tnent#, irregularities, inflammation
liberation backnehe. nervousness, OF
who IL passing through the Change O
Life should give this famous ROOT ans
hetb remedy Lydia T., Pinkham'
Vegetable Compound. trial. Foi
special advice write Lydia u. Pink
ham Medicine CO. Lynn. Nass TIN
result ~ is lang experience IN q
s your service
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07
For Miss Blaydes.

Mrs. William Pitt Martin was the
hostess at daintily appointed tea at
the Country club Friday afternoon, en-
PERTAINING in special compliment to
prettv bride-elect, Miss Edith Blaydes,
whose marriage to Mr. Earl Sayre
Ward, Of Charleston, w, Va, will take
place on Tuesday.
Dahlas and chrysanthemums We're
employed In the ornamentation Of the
tea table.
The guest list was limited to Miss
Blaydes' special friends.
Mrs Martin was assisted In enter
tanning by her daughter, Mrs, Franz
Martin owen
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07

embroidered in silver, and carried arm
bouquets OF Columbia roses.
Mr.. Adams was attended by his
brother. Mr.. Harrison Adams,
The ceremony was followed BY re-
ception, when the guests were greeted
by DIR. and Mrs. DeLoach, the latter
gowned in black satin and tulle, en-
broidered In silver.
After the guests had viewed the beau
tiful array OF wedding gifts, a delicious
wedding menu, in which the pink and
white wedding motif was carried out,
was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams left for an East
ern bridal trip, the bride travelling in a
suit of brown velour with accessories
to match, and black French hat, Upon
their return they will be at home for a
few weeks with the brides parents, at
1911 Union avenue,
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Compliment Debutantes.

Miss Jewett Swift will compliment
Two Of the seasons popular debutantes,
Miss Virginia Moore and Miss Gertrude
Russell with a buffet supper on Sun
day evening In her home on Union ave-
nue.,
Count r. Giberholt Hansen, who is
attached 10 The Norwegian legation In
Washington as a member Of the dipio-
matte corps, and Maj John H. Muncas-
ter, stationed ut Governors Island, will
lima AIeorn Swift ana Miss swift.
Miss Alice Lake is planning a break
fast In honor Of Miss Swift and her
guests for Tuesday and several other
delightful affairs viii add 70 the pleas
ure Of their stay in the city,
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Announcements
Mrs. Wood Hostess.

Mrs. Percy Hoxie Wood viii be the
hostess at a delightful affair SATURDAY
afternoon when she will entertain Al
bridge in special compliment to three
lovely young girls in the dehutante
set. Miss Gertrude Russell, Miss Jewett
Swift and Miss Blanche Cutrer. OF
Ciarksdale, Miss. The elder sisters Of
this trio OF charming young cousins,
Mrs. Perry Wood, formerly Miss Amelia
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Hunter Lowry.

Mrs. Edna Rambaut Hunter, of Como,
Miss, announces the engagement and
approaching marriage of her daughter,
Winnie Belle, to Mr.. Sam r. Lowry, of
Memphis, Tenn, the wedding TO take
Mace on Wednesday, Nov, II.
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Entertainments
pEBUTkNTE BALL COMMITTEES
ANNOUNCED BY PRESIDENT

pE5UTANTE BALL COMMITTEES
ANNOUNCED BY PRESIDENT.
The members Of the Country club
have ar unusual pleasure in store for
them the coming week. when on Tues
day evening they will formally intro
duced to society the debutantes of the
season 1st9-1g20 This will be the first
time the Country club has served as
sponsor for the dehutantes and plans
have been made to make the occasion
memorable one
DR. Richmond Mckinney Mr.. STAN
ley Trezevant and Mr.. T. A. Goodwin
are members Of the committee in charge
| OF the arrangements for the affair IN
which they are being assisted by a
committee from the Girls C0tillOn club.
| Announcement has been mada that
owing to the very large guest list all
| guests, including The Club members, VIII
| be required to present their cards OF
| admission at the door
! Members Of the club may btiug guests
| from out OF town, but not those resld-
! ing In Memphis or Shelby county.
The reception and floor committees
| for the bah have been announced by Mr.,
r ], Turley, president Of the Country
club, as follows
RECEPTION COMMITTEE
Mr.. Robert Edits, chairman Mr. and
| Mrs Martin J. Condor, Mr. and Mrs
| Thomas J. Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. Noland
Fontaine, MIR and Mrs, w. Preston
| Battle Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayley,
| Mr. and Mrs Frank n Fisher, Mr.. and
! Mrs, Fred h Jones, MT and Mrs, w,
l NJ, Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Good
wyn Mr.. and Mrs, $, II. TrezeVant,
Dr. and Mrs Richmond Mckinney Mr..
aud Mrs G, x, Smith, Mr. and Mrs,
r. r. Williams Mr., and Mrs. 7. Nash
Buckingham, Mr., and Mrs. Francis An
drews Mr. and Mrs G. X, Ransom, Mr..
and Mrs j. s. Dunscomb, Mr. and Mrs,
y. Il. Boyle MIR. and Mrs d. $ Weaver
Mr. Leon Hart and MIR Thomas j.
Hunt ---.--..-....
FLOOR COMMITTEE.
MIR. Dorian Fleming G b a r m a n.
Mossrs. Rufus Armistead, John A, AUS
tin, Dunbar Abston Harry Bickford
Ben ~. Brode. Napoleon Hill, Henry
Craft, Ir., James NJ Dockery, Edward
Fontainc, F D. Gardner, Preston For
tune Nicely Grant, George Gunther
| Thurmond Harris, Hal h Howard, X
| Henry Lake, Garnet Newborn, Robert
Morrow. Ir., ]. ). Williams, 1r. Chas
| D. Richardson. Herbert Richardson, w
M Richardson, Edward Riddick, James
sloan, John X. Speed, Sam p. Walker
/ A. II. Beck, Chas. Wexford Bate vii,
liams and John Morgan,
II The officers Of the club are Mr. T
III j, Turley, president: Mr. Preston Bat.
| tle first vice. president Mr.. r. b Jones
second vice-p president, Mr.. holland Fon.
tuine, treasurer, MIR Homer X Jones
secretary, and Mr., II. A. BoBy chair,
man az the house committee,
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Russell; Mrs. jefferson Rison, formerly
Miss Amelia Swift, and Mrs. Duncan
MeCaHum, formerly Miss Elise Cutfer,
made their debut the same year ann
their mothers. Mrs. p. 3 Russell Mrs.
Iustina Alcorn Swift and Mrs. j. W;
enjoyed unrivHled popularity in their
Nnnnu lanNhnnn-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07
IN MISERY
FOR YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How
She Was Cured by Lydia
E. Pinkhanl's Vege.
table Compound.
Oskaloosa, Iowa.---"For years ]
was simply In misery from a weak.

ness anu u WluI
pain 8 49, a II d
nothing seemed
to do me any
good. A friend
advised me to
take Lydia II.
pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
| did so and
got relief right
a way. J can
certainly recon.
mend this val,i.
able medicine to
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07
In Honor of Miss Toombs.

Tho first OF series Of lovely social
courtesies extended 10 Miss Ruby
Tnombs previous 10 her marriage 10
Mr. s II Turnbuil. on Wednesday, Nov
Z, will he the box party Planned by Que
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07
LUNCHEON 70 HONOR
TWO DEBuTANTES MISS
RUSSELL AND MISS RAINIER

ingly AS hostess al an elegantly an
pointed luncheon at The Country club
Friday afternoon, when she specially
complimented two pretty debutantea
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07

NJ her bridesmaids. Miss Frances
Wood for Saturday afternoon AZ the
LYrir theaier to see MitEl
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07

the week-e end with his family in St.
Louis.
Mrs. William kippley Of Terre
Haute, Ind, has returned after ac-
companying her cousin, Miss Florence
kippley, home on account of her
fathers sudden death.
J. r. Chisman, freight service agent
for the n c. 4 st. l., railroad, re-
turned Thursday from a two weeks va
cation spent in North Carolina.
E. r. Jacobson, freight service agent
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07
Additional society on page 10

Chears Metal Memberships
are used in more than 1900 homes ana
public buildings. ASK for estlmaa.ees'
Chears Floor / SCREEN Co. Main 1888,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07
Here and There

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w Adams are again
at home after an extended VISIT with
relati and friends in Louisville.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07

After an absence Of several days Mrs,
r. B. Russell will reach home on sun
day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07

J. L. Knapp, freight service agent for
the n, c. & st. l.. railroad, will spend
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-07

for the N, c. & St. l.. railroad, arrived
here Friday to spend the weekend with
his family.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30
$4,000 TO BE SPENT BET
TERINC CITY'S LIGHT PLANT

In order that the municipal light
and power company Of this city, builc
and enlarge in accord with the
growth of the town and the demand
for the excellent service they render
the Commissioners contracted for an
expenditure Of nearly $4,000 CO.
This amount is for the installation OF
new machinery and providing add.
tional floos space. This contract
was entered into we are informed
last Tuesday night at the regular
meeting of the Commission.
The city now owns in its light
plant here, three l00-horse power
Fairbanks Morse engines. The de-
mand for current is necessitating the
running of all three engines con
stantly In order that they have a
surplus supply Of power for emer-
gencies, a new two-hundred horse
power of the same make as the 9TH
ers viii be installed at cost Of
$4,000 This will give the city
ample power 10 supply the necessary
surplus current and sill be used also
in the near future, we are led 10 be-
lieve, for running the pump TO an
other well that this city will dcmanh.
IL is now. being contemplated by
those who are in position 10 know
and act that well will be drilled
probably within the coming year.
The growth and demand for water
works, makes it necessary that we be
furnished with q surplus Of sources
from which 20 draw in cases Of emer-
gencies.
The commissioners also contracted
for the erection of one story brick
addition 30X3O, to give additional
space for the installation of the new
engine. This building will be amply
large enough TO install more machin-
cry as the demand necessitates. The
cost Of this addition is estimated
around $500; altogether an expen-
diture Of S20,0OOO0 will be an
preached.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30
500 Reward, 500

The readers % this paper win be
pleased 20 learn that there Is a. least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able 70 cure In all lie stages and
that Is catarrh Catarrh boing greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment Halle
Catarrh Medicine Is taken Internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous sur
faces ~ thc System thereby destroying
the foundatau OF the dise1sc. giving ire
phntnt strength hN nuliiing I'D tne con-
7fifuton ard asH'r'irr nature iu doing ifs
work The rrrpr'ef0rs have 10 much
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70 cure send Tor ii7t ~ testimonials
Address r. J CHFNrY A co, Toledo
ohio. - p. rr-- -i-t. TIC.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30
STOMACH 0. K.
Indigestion, Acidity, Sourness
and Gases ended with
"Pape's Diapepsin"

Millions of people know that II is
needless to be bothered with Indigestion,
dyspepsia or disordered stomach. A
few tablets Of Pape's Dapepsin neutral
ize acidity and give relief at once.
When your meals don't III and you
feel uncomfortable, when you belch gases,
acids or raise sour, undigested food.
When you feel Jumps of Indigestion pain,
heartburn or headache, from acidity, just
eat tablet OF Pape's Diapepsin and the
stomach distress Is gone.
The cost is so little. The benefits so
great You, too, will be a Diapepsin
enthusiast afterwards.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30

Harry Stone, editor Of the Semi
mole Sentinel, and formerly an en-
ploye Of the Avalanche. was here the
latter part Of last week to receive
treatment for one Of his eyes. Mr.
Stone reports that business is better
IN Seminole and great deal Of
trading in real estate.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30
EXCHANGE OF FARMS
VERY ACTIVE IN LUBBOCK

The exchange of property in Lub
book county has been unusually
heavy during the past few months
Property, especially in the country
small farms, etc, have been more ac.
tive than any other class. Last week
the following men bought farms in
our county:
j. l.. Bradford, Of Colorado
Springs, bought of Sears and Powell
fine section located in the extreme
northwest part of the county, pay
ing $40 per acre.
d. A. Ray and w. b. Trotter, OF
Whitewright. were here prospecting
also last week. and Mr. Trotter pur-
chased a farm containing one hun
dred and sixty acres a few miles west
of this city and will move here to
make his home in the near future.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30

Mrs. B. c. Rix. Of Big Spring,
who has been here a few days visit
ing with her son, j. A Rix, left last
Sunday for her home in Big Spring
Miss Ruth Rix, a sister Of ]. A. Rix.
who has also been visiting, left last
Sunday for Fl. Worth where she will
visit a short time before returning TO
her home in Big Spring.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30

Mr. and Mrs. J A. Isbell. Of this
city, are contemplating moving TO
Planview to make their home Mr.
lsbell is an employee Of Thorp's boot
shop, and is spending this week at
Plainview arranging for the move.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30

High quality usually means high
price-Cole's Down Draft Range
gives you high quality at modern
prices. Cole-Myrick Hardware a
Implement Co. ISL
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30
0rove's TasteIess chill Tonic

restores vitality and energy by purifying and en
richine the blood You can sooa feel is Strength
snine, lnviaoratine Effect Price soc
Evening journal., 1919-05-10
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1919.
nm GOLDEN CAR!

KHT lLLIM g. TAYLOR Is a mid-eyed and helpless
w Golden Calf set up in the Wilmington political
wilderness by Alfred dupont to be worshipped by all
Republicans who have wandered from the faith and
aho are disposed to worship false gods.
Veal comes high. but Alfred J. must have il,
Mr. Iaylors presence in the Republican primary field
and the money that is being spent TO keep him there and
draw worshppers his shrine are ample evidences Of
the facti
The same political butchers TO the polls two
and made slamblcs of them by kninnu James
y Price the Republican mayorally candidate TO death
politically, have charge of Arcd duPonts Golden
Calf and paradng the wards calling upon Repub
lieans 10 fall down and worship him.
But Ihe Republicans Of Wilmington are not eyncing
The fondness for political veal that is being dis
played by Alfred l. DUPONT aud his organized political
Rnircmcu
There thousands Of Republicans who refuse 10 fall
down aud worship the Golden Calf and political veal has
become drug in Alfred l. duPoui's municipal market.
Political knfemen who participated in The electoral
assassination OF 1ames r. Price the Republican mayoray
eaudidatr in 9 may weave garands Of roses and hama
them about the neck Of the Alfred duPonts Golden Calf
they bed him in Spring ,ioIes blanket him with pink
and white dogwood blossoms feed him three times a day
ON fresh foroet-me-nois water him from a aolden
bucket ncd with delicaely perfumed crystal nud from
the Fountain Of Everlasting Political Hope but he always
viii in The eyes loyal Republicans as
The Golden Calf OF the campaign Of i9l9-the mildeyed
and helpless sacrical offering Of Alfred l. DUPONT 10 the
Wilmington electorate,
Evening journal., 1919-05-10

poses.
For the safeguarding OF these
aims lour DECLARED war aims the
first essential Is a definite under
standing that the same necessity
arising IN the future there shall be
/ The same complete accord and CO.
! operation with our chelf co-bel-
llgerenis FOR the defence OF ciyill-
zaiion."
That Is why we respectfully insist
mat the entirely normal treaty now 10
be submitted by the President should
be named In honor OF Senator Knox.
The other idea Of dream safeguard.
a rainbow barrier against wicked in
cursl0ns and selfish aggressions, an all
powerful supersovereigniy or world
federation superseding the present sys-
tenn Of self-inlerested natlonalism- the
abnormal conception Of sudden mill
lennium Of harmony and peace among
nations to be effected by schemes Of
organizations and councils and assem-
blies and secretarlats and other hope
ful poundings on the keyboards OF op-
timis'ic typewrting machines, is fast
fading Ike the pale moon when over
Whelmed with cold daylight.
There could be no more impressive
admission Of the practical futility Of
The covenant as a safeguard OF peace
than this announcement OF forced
return TO the practical Knox proposal.
ignored and suppressed in a Demo-
cratic Congress by the administration
legislative agents 1--WE months ago.
Derisiblc, If not pathetic. is the llnger-
ing attempt TO connect the normal en-
gagement with the original Wilsonlan
idea by making the treaty's obligations
nominally subject to the approval Of
the Council Of the League Of Nations
II the Knox treaty becomes an Ameri-
can obligation by the vote Of the SEN
ate, the obligation 10 go to the defence
OF France on proper occasion Is likely
to be fulfilled as a purely American
duty and responsibility, and without
thought OF the approval or dis
approval Of League Council members.
representing in the Geneva Palace Of !
Peace foreign governments which are |
not parties to the treaty or mentioned in !
.he United states Constitution as cen
'ors OF American declarations OF war. |