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The sun., 1919-08-25
Japan Faces big Sacrifice.

In the circumstances, President VIII
sons position Is very unusual in the
sense that the Senate committee has
taken the kind OF action which he
coubtless regards as meeting his ideals,
lut which from a practical standpoint
renders sanctioning the treaty by the
United States very difficult. The only
apparent hope would be for Japan to
aeree to restore Shantung TO China and
for Japan and the Powers to tear up
The sun., 1919-08-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

Unsettied, with probably local showers
to-day; tomorrow fair and cooler.
Highest temperature yesterday, So; lowest, 10.
Detailed weather reports editorial page.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
PASTORS HELPING
JOBLESS SOLDIERS
Yesterday Was Observed
Widely as First Employ
ment Sunday
NEXT SUNDAY TO .
BE MOTHERS DAY

In compliance with the request Of
Secretary OF Labor Wilson, practically
all the churches in the city, state and
nation yesterday observed Employment
sunday as a means Of assisting the
United States Employment Service OF
tle Department OF Labor and co-operat-
ing agencies in finding employment for
returning soldiers, sailors and war
workers. The entire plan had the
hearty Endorsement Of President VIII
son andit IS expected TO go a long ways
Sward a solution Of the labor prob
lens that are at present. facing the
country by taking up the slack that has
been caused by the sudden return OF
so many OF these men.
Miss Anna Jarvis, founder and presi-
dent OF MOihecs' Day international As
sociation, has asked that the drive con-
tinue through this week. eliminating
On next Sunday, which Is Mothers Day.
and which she suggests that it be
known as Mothers and sons Day. She
states That every mother will be hon
pred when her son has been offered
profitable employment, and that every
mother has right TO feel that sacri-
Ices have been disregarded and her
Ugh calling debased so long as a single
oidier Is debarred from an opportunity
o work and earn an honest livelihood. |
Evening journal., 1919-05-05

FUNERAL TODAY
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back IN time for the funeral he will be
represented either by Secretary OF state
johnson or some other State ofilcial A
number OF members Of the Senate OF
which the deceased was the presiding
ofilcer>as well as members Of the House
.of Representatives will be in attend
apce.
me floral offerings that arrived at
tlie house early this afternoon were
numerous and came from people in all
walks OF life. Members Of st. Johns
Lodge OF Mssons Of which Mr.. Ellason
had been a member for years will be
pallbearefs. The Rev. ]. II. carp. rector
or Emmanuel Church viii conduct the
services
Out OF respect to Lieutenant Gov
ernor Eliason all Offices at the state
House at Dover viii be closed this af-
ternoon.
Governor Townsend, who left the
latter part OF last week for the South 10
look after personal business in Tennes-
see, North Carolina and Louisiana. was
sent word OF the death OF Lieutenant
Governor Ellason, by wire and the
after passing though several
states, finally reached him at New Or
cans, from where he wired this MORN /
ng his sympathy and regrets in not
'elng able to attend the funeral.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
GEN. DUPONT NAMED
AS POLICE DEPUTY

General y. Coleman dupont has been
appointed by Police Commissioner En-
right, Of New York. as Special Deputy
Police Commissioners, assigned TO the
borough OF Queens He is the nnh
wealthy man to be appointed Special
Deputy Police Commissioner by Com
DHssioner Enright. The others heing
Allan a. Ryan. Dr John 4. Harrlss. Rod
man Wanamaker and Edmond a. Gug-
genheim, all millionaircs. Some Of them
are Republicans, as is General dupont.
The order for GEN dupont's appoint
ment became effective Saturday noon.
but there was nothing contained in the
order indicating what Commissioner
iuPonts duties would be.
Rodman Wanamaker. a Republican.
appointed under the present Democratic
administration in New York City. de-
veloped the Police Reserve. assuring the
city OF an unlimited supply from which
70 draw men or equipment in time Of
emergency. He is extremely interested
in aeronautics. lie has homes in Paris.
Philadelphia and New York. Besides
being v;cc-president OF the Nanamaker
stores, he has large manufacturing in
tercsts
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
AIRSHIP VICTIM IN
SERIOUS CONDITION
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Townsend, with Mr.. Bringhurst riding
with him, and IL was on the return
trip that he had trouble and lost con-
troll OF the machine.
on the return trip from Townsend,
70 Is said, Lieutenant Schofcd at
tempted a spiral spin at a heighth OF
probably 400 feet
The engine OF the plane was noticed
TO stop, and IL descended head first, I'm
ally landing in the newly-plowed field
Of John G. Green. near town. 10 barely
missed the great crowd OF more than
one thousand people who had as
sembled 10 witness the aerial stunts Of
the day. The plane landed square on
lis propeller. Both men were pinned
in the machine. and were semi-con-
scious when taken cut. They were
hurried to the Office OF Dr. n. w. Lewis.
and he, with Or. +. G. Clark. an Of
whom had been witnesses to the acci-
dent, rendered aid. Bringhurst and
Sehoileldwere hurried TO the Delaware
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
AGAIN URGES CHANGE
In COURT SYSTEM

Although the recent General Assess-
bly, failed to pass a proposed bin pro-
yidins for certain changes in the Stats
judiciary. Robert q. Harman, father
Of the measure in a statement says.
"The State OF Delaware is sadly in
need Of judicial reform. We are be-
hind the times. with few exceptions
we are ploddlng along and plugging
away in the same old manner our fore
fathers did. and at the same old snail
like pace. We will wake up some day.
and legally speaking. toss away our old
Rip Van Wrinkle clothes and then the
people will come into their own. They
then may hope for speedy trials and
justice
Justice, the poor man must get 10
today in the lower courts or not at all.
for no cannot get into our Supreme
Court. His pocketbook IS =uot large
enough. The present method OF tax
ing costs. eXtortionate and inexcusable,
is principally responsible for this state
OF affairs. Our court rules should be
The judges can do this. and
30 this matter rests very largely with
.hem."
Mr.. Harman said that Jury trials
should be held every month, and the
courts should be open at all times FOR
he hearing Of motions, demurrers and
matters not requiring iuries. The
1ourt Of Chancery should be abolished,
le contends.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05

Special 10 The Evening journal.
NEWARK. Del. May 5-Beneath
crimson aud purple lights and stream
ers. the fraternity colors. members OF
the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
relatives and friends, held a delightful
informal dance in tho New Century
Club, here on Saturday evening. Many
OF the participants were Wilmlngton-
ians. The music was Furnished by
Jimmie Whites Orchestra.
The patronesses We're. Mrs. II. Z. Tff-
lany, Miss Edwna Long, Mrs. Lovl X.
Bowen, Mrs. George l.. Townsend, Jr..
Mrs. Finley, NJ. X Foster. Mrs. Charles
G. Palmor. and Mrs. George Carter.
During tho intermission refreshments
were served In the banquet hall in the
basement
10 was one OF the seasons swell az
fairs, the fratcrnltys big dance having
been held in Old College Hall in Feb
ruary.
Those present We're:
Misses Gertrude C.. Sturges. Emma l..
Ridlngs. Anna :. White. Kathryn Gull
YER, Eleanore Stewart Ruth +. Christy,
Helen b. Thilghman. Mildred Lee Car
ter, Corneha G. Piping, Dorothy Ford,
Eleanor II. Cannon, Marian Hatfield,
Helen Groves, Elizabeth :. Howell,
Pearl Jacobs, Helen Jacobs, Mildred r.
Jelfries. Elizabeth Edgar. Anna Ritz,
Elizabeth Williams. Grace Layneld.
Marie simon. Norma Bowen. Margaret
Reynolds. kathryn r. Robbins. Cath
crime McGrair, Elizabeth A. Culver
Marllia Wollaston. Mary Reynolds. An
ma Simpklns, Leila NJ. Thatcher NADIA
lyn Glsner, TIilda l.. Brown, Marion
Law. Edna Greene, Marguerite Groves, !
Katherine Wilson. Mildred Garrett and
Dora Law.
Herbert c. Mode Walter J.. Haley. i. !
Bayard Carter. Hugh Mclaughlin. Rob |
'rt stewart, Waller d. Smith. William |
r. Broughall. Joe Wise, C.. 4. AttiX. VII |
lam II. Fredeick. Waller Ritz. Wilson !
.attOmus. Clement Alexander. John
france. Howard Harper, Louis r. PLAN,
lraper Smith, Arthur +. Spaid Robert
J. Kite. II. Burton Shipley, Willard r.
riggs, William Jacobs, Joseph II. Fair
anks. Ernest NJ. Marks. w. Norris
'ierson, Enoch George Tonking, Tom
armstrong. Barclay Challenger. ID. r.
llmond. Jr, Gilbert d. Chambers, II.
Wendell Gray, James =. Robbins, G.
ray Carter, Earl Ramsey, II. Ritchie
owen. n. Thompson Swing, T. ;.
owan and J. w Humphrey.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Carter. Mr.. and
Irs Charles c. Palmer, Or. and Mrs. 7
inley NJ. X. Foster, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gorge l.. Townsend. Or. owen Sypherd ,
H. and Mrs. T. w. Campbell
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
PNEUMONIA ENDS
LIFE OF OFFICIAL
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when double pneumonia developed on
saturday. Professor Fussen. OF the
University OF Pennsylvania, and Dr.. r.
J4 Courey, Of Chesapeake city, Md, 4,
were called in.
DR.. Steele was widely known
throughout this city and State. lie had
hosts OF friends everywhere. lie was
prominently connected with many or
CARNATIONS in Wilmington and Phlla-
delphia, and was always ready 10 lend
himself TO any movement that fur
ihered the interests OF the state and
the community in which he lived. lie
was thoroughly like and II was said
OF him that he had an unusual capacity
to make and hold friendships. His
sudden death this morning greatly af-
fected his friends.
lie was connected with the dupont
Company for fourteen years. Born in
Chesapeake City, Maryland he studied
the profession OF dentistry at the Uni
versity OF Maryland and afterwards
practiced for a while in ElktOn. He
gave up the profession. however, to en-
ter the powder business in 1901 and
was successful and progressive mem
Der OF his department. lie first became
a travelling auditor for the company and
in 1919 became assistant auditor and
credit manager OF the auditing depart
ment.
He was prominent n Masonic circles.
lie was member OF dupont Lodge. No.
20 A. F. & A. NJ; ST. Johns Chapter
No. 4, r. A. NJ: st. Johns COmmandery,
No 4, knights Templar: Delaware Con- Z
sistory Cunning Bedford Council and I.
Ihe Lu Lu Temple, Philadelphia. lie
was a charter member and director OF I
he City Club and at one time was a
member Of Grace NJ. +. Church choir, |
he being a singer OF much ability. He .
vas an expert trapshooter and member
" the dupont Gun Club. lie had won
,rizes in many Journeys.
He was a son OF the late Mr.. and Mrs.
oseph II. steele, OF Chesapeake City,
nd is survived by mis- wife. who was
fiss Annie w. Simmons, and by two
hildren. Stsnely, IT., and Edward
Jewell Weed He also is survived by
he following brothers and sister: Ben
EFT. ]. Groome and Harold steele. OF
hesapeake City, and Mrs. w. H. Sher-
IAN.
His funeral win be held on Wednes-
ay afternoon and services will be in |
harge OF st. johns Commandery, |
nights Templar. Intcrment win be in ,
ethel cemetery, Chesapeake City
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
JUDGE GRAY ENTERS
HIS EIGHTIETH YEAR

Judge George Gray was 70 years old
yesterday While within a year OF
being an octogenarisn, Judge Gray is
tale and hearty Among those who
congratulated him on his birthday ami
versary were: Judge Burlington. Judge
Of the Circuit Court Of the United
States. Philadelphia district; Philander
g. Knox United states senator from
Ponnsylyania; William n. Day, asso-
cliate Justice Supreme Court Of the
United states; ludsou Harmon. atior-
ney general Of the United States IN the
cabinet Of President Cleveland: Frank
lin X. Lane, secretary Of the interior;
John Bassert Moore former ASSISTANT
Secretary Of State, and Professor Of In
ternational Law, Columbia University;
James Penniwell, CHIEF justice Of Della
ware John G.. Townsend, Jr.. Governor
Of Delaware; General James II. Wilson,
George " Massey, former chief counsel
for the Pennsylvania railroad: Cardl-
nal Gibbons, head Of the Roman Catho-
lie Church in America: Frank l.. Polk,
acting Secretary OF state: John Cad
walader. distinguished member OF the
Pennsylvania bar: Josiah o. Wolcott,
United STATES senator rom Delaware;
Henry Cabot Lodge, United states Scna-
tor from Massachusetts; Samuel Rea.
president Pennsylvania railroad: Alex
ander B. Cooper former United states
District OF Delaware: Henry
B. +. Mcfarland, former president OF
the District Of Columbia Commission
ers; Champ Clark. Speaker Of the House
Of Representatives John sharp VIII
liams. United states senator from Mis-
sissippi William C.. Sproul. governor Of
Pennsylvania: Boise Pcnrose, United |
states senator from Pennsylvania;
Richard J. Besmish. directing editor |
Press: Felix Agnus editor
md proprietor Baltimore American, and |
Nlton b. Parker, Democratic candidate /
or President in 1901.
In reply to an inquiry Saturday night
udse Gray replied-thst he felt almost
overwhelmed by the many expressions
Z kindliness he had received from so
lany sources.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
nAIsE MAM,sEr CHIEFS

Chiefs OF Mawaset Tribe, I. .. r. NJ,
have been raised as follows:
Sachem. Edward Devinney; senior sag
amore, William Mcdowell; junior saga
more, David Taylor: prophet. David
Brown; chief Of records, Robert 6.
Wood: collector Of wampum, w II.
Ferguson: keeper OF wampum, John II.
Gerry; sannaps, Samuel Gamble and
John w. Stewart; warriors, William j.
Stewart, James Mcdowell, Clarence
Thomas and Robert Canmocls: braves.
Ellwood Taylor, Frank Knox, Benjamin
Deveney and Benjamin Long; guard Of
wigwam, William w. Maxwell; guard
Of forest, Irwin Gerry.
on Saturday evening, May a, mem
bers OF the Improved order of Red
Men and councils OF the Degree OF Po-
sahontas will assemble at Rcd Mems
Hall, No. SIS Shiplev street, at 6i5
o'clock. and march in q body to Trinity
Episcopal Church, where special sery-
ices and music are being arranged by
the pastor. The great sachem is very
desirous that as many OF the members
avail themselves of this opportunity
as well as reflect credit on the order
in general.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
SOLDIERS.
in grim SERVICE.
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manders. And we don't wish to lesson
tlat honor by parading under false
colors. For thousands OF other men
over here know where we've been and
what we've done And the American
soldier-and all other Americans -hold,
in contempt the four-fusher. To hang
such a picture as proposed in the state
House would be holding up to ridicule
men who cOnscientiously did their bit.
The Third Battalion from September
% 10 November n worked close 10 the
front lines in the Meuse-Argonns sec
tor. The work was varied-building
roads, installing water points. building
and maintaining light railways. All
tremendously yital-but certainly not a
picture. We were subjected
to all the dangers and hardships OF Tn.
region, but denied the privilege of re-
taliating directly on the enemy. we
did our duty conscientiously and feel
mat we are deserving of better than
1eing made ridiculous by false delinea-
True, the Argonne is not so inspir-
ng to the eye Of an artist as the Rhine.
But real men played a mans game
here. And we did our best in the small
ole assigned us. Such a picture OF
Tim reality should mean more TO the
rue patriot than mere romanticism in
/ beautiful setting.
Sincerely yours,
-. r. SHULTZ." !
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
Today's News Today
Italian Delegates TO Return to Paris;
Fiume TO be Made Free POr
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ment The Germans have
ciudmg those of the Jugo-Slavs.
Immediately after presentation of the treaty "bs
three Will begin assembling the Austrian pact
cordn8 10 authoritative information While
mas been made to that effect generally
has been dispatched to the
m eieeas TO the conference Preparations
ep1o at o German Versailles begun Sunday Unof-
nc has been received that the Auans will probably
arrive IN o German week from today.
imminence of the peace negotiations with b. Aus.,. nj,
rally has resulted bringing the to the fore
Italy will be affected terms of the Australian trea &
any other OF the Allied nations ~
ConsUnmabon of the peace with R,Ir,r. - r...l
Deheved Will be undertaken practically time as The e
hemen with Austria The United will not be directly con-
cerned other treaties not at war with b. ,,.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
GRAPHOPHGNE co.
TO ISSUE STOCK

Columbia Graphophone Manufactur.
ing Company, which is controlled b,
Wilmingtonians, contemplates the is.
suance OF s7.2OOOOO Of additional pre-
ferred stock, with which TO retiuo the
outstanding bonds and notes Of the
company and to strengthen its working
capital reserve. The issuance Of the
new stock will be voted on at a special
meeting of stockholders, on May o in
Bridgeport, Conn. In a letter 10 stock
holders, Francis 5. Whitten, president Of
the company, says:
"Since/the organization of your com
pany in December, 1917, all the assets
and business Of the American GRAPHIC
phone Company have been acquired by
your company, which has also ASSUMED
all the liabilities OF the American
Company.
"The only funded debt thus assumed
were the bonds Of The American
Company secured by the
mortgage dated June 1. 1910, and the
notes Of that company issued under
The indenture dated May 4, 1915. OIL
This debt there are outstanding ap-
Si,936SO0 par value OF
bonds and s2,2OO.0OO par value of
notes; segregating approximately s4-
36.sOO.
The business thus acquired has
iince greatly improved. and the out (
'ut OF your plants has been much en-
arged, the volume of sales greatly 4
increased. and the percentage OF profits /
maintained at a very satisfactory fig |
re- It IS now deemed highly desirable |
y the management OF your company
hat both the bonds and notes above
eferred to should be retired. and your
thus relieved Of all funded
ebt. To this end your board Of di-
ectors has determined that, with your
pprOyai, 1900 shares OF preferred
tock OF your company. now in the
should be sold. Through this
ale your cOmpanys financial position
ill be greatly strengthened and the
roceeds, in addition TO providing for
ne retirement OF these bonds and
otes, will also provide a substantial
idition 10 working capital To facili-
tie the sale OF this preferred stock
D amendment Of the certificate OF in
lrporation has been deemed neces- ]
lry.n il
The amendment also will provide for
Ie creation OF a sinking fund for the /
'tirement Of preferred stock.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
FRIENDS UNIT is
RECLAIMING FRANCE

A spool OF thread costs IS in Serbia.
Professor Rufus VI. Jones, OF Haver-
ford College, told the audience, as
sembled at Friends Meeting House, Sat
urday night to hear Of the Friends
reconstruction work in France. He
said thousands OF people in the war
stricken countries have almost no
clothing, and The more the workers
get into the enemy invaded regions.
the more appalling disclosures Of des-
ttution become.
The Friends, he said have 200 square
miles in the region around Verdun, for
the reconstruction work Of their unit.
The mo Mans" land in this section.
he said, was the scene OF greatest de-
struction in the war. lie did not
think anything could be done in NO
Mans" land along the entire western
front except TO plant it in pine forests.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
SHERIFF SELLS PROPERTIES.

Five properties seized and taken in
execution as the property Of the Sub
urban Land Company, were offered for
sale this morning at the court house
by Sheriff Joshua Z. Grassland. They
were bought by +. G. Cook, attorney.
for S3,500. The properties. at Hllcrest
and Gordon Heights, comprised two
lots and dwelling house at Woodside
and Lore avenues; two lots at Hillcrest
and Woodside avenues: four lots at
Hillcrest: two lots at Springfield and
Lore avenues; and land at Gordon
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
pICKpOCKET SPOTS PALMFR.

owen J. Palmer, Of No. 1905 B street.
reported to the police yesterday that
while riding on a New Castle trolley
car late Saturday night his pockets
were picked, the thieves securing s36
and several checks. While the police
are at work on the case, Palmer was
unable TO furnish them with any clues
: he did not suspect any one.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
sRGONNE HERO A rsIroR.

FIIst lieutenant Walter a. Meeley.
OF the nth Machine Gun Corps who
was wounded in the Argonne Forest
drive, was visitor here over Sunday.
being the guest Of James r. Godfrey. a
boyhood chum. The army officer.
whose home is in Trenton. n. j.. saw
several months active service in France
prior TO the signing Of the armistice.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
AUTOS CHOKE COUNTRY noAns

Yesterday being the first sunday That
all roads in Delaware were free TO We
hicular traffic, coupled with the fact
that the weather was ideal, caused
hundreds Of auto owners TO use the
kennett Pike. At times the roadway
was blocked with machine.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
FINED ron DIsORDERLY CONDUCT.

John Jordan and Clarence King were
each fined 50 and costs by Deputy Judge
Finger, in Municipal Court this morn
ing. for disorderly conduct, at Sixth and
King streets, Saturday night.
Robert Valiant and William Buckley
were fined like amounts for disorderly
conduct, at the Pennsylvania railroad
station.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
TO COLLECT REVENUE

Under a new plan being worked out
by the Internal Revenue Department
Delaware is to be separate revenue
district with its own collector. At this
time Delaware is a part OF the Mary
land district, the local office being in
charge OF a deputy. II also is the plan
10 nave offices snd deputies in the lower
part OF the state.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
PRIVATE MASSEY HOME.

Howard Massey. OF No. 1871 West
Sixteenth street, who served 20 months
with Company C, 10Th Pennsylvania
Engineer Corps, has returned 10 his
home here. The young man is a brother
of Patrolman Frank Massey. He went
over the top several times.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
MISSIONARIES VISIT CRY

Mss Margaret Sutherland Of Ran
Foon' Burma. Miss Roeder. from South
Inina, and Miss pitlman, from India.
gre uiree returned missionaries who
nave been visiting in this city. They
sllended The recent Baptist Missionary
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
SWALLOWS DEADLY
POISON BY MISTAKE
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he had no other pains As the man
claimed to have taken the medicine ai
least two hours before he learned his
mistake, physicians at the hospital said
his condition was serious as some OF
the poison was absorbed by the mans
system.
Stone said he had the poison tablets
n one pocket and several other tab
lelf. ffr minor ailment in another
pocket and he took the poison tablets
in mistake but did not realize this until
until he began to experience severe
pains across his kidneys.
While enroute 10 the hospital the man
informed the police in case Of his death
his best friend lived in Union street
near Eighth street, but he asked thai
the name Of the family be withheld. If
possible.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
DELM.R NEAR GOAL.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DELMAR, Del. May 5.-Delmar's
quota for the Victory Loan is $4,000,
and the goal is in sight Total sub
scriptions to Saturday afternoon were
ssl. l.OOO
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
DR. w0OLsTONs TO
ADDRESS ITALIANS

on account ~ the heavy rain last
thursday night. many Of the Italian
children were prevented from attending
the Sunday school rally in West Pres
byterian Chprch. In behalf OF the
workers, the Rev. C. II. Woolston, d. d..
or Philadelphia, has consented to take
the children of the west end OF the
city through Wonderland. with the use
OF dinerent objects, illustrating the
Bible. The meeting will be held in
First Italian Presbyterian Church, Sew
enth and dupont streets, on Thursday
night.
J. il. Burns, superintendent of the
school, Will preside, and the Sunday
school orchestra will furnish music.
Real estate and farm lapds viii no
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
UNDER BOND on WIFE's CHARGE.

Antonio Gorski was held under a
$500 peace bond -'by Deputy Judge
Finger in Municipal Court this morn
ing for breach Of the peace toward his
wife. The case was heard last week
Evening journal., 1919-05-05
Quality Soft Drinks

Purest material, manufactured
under most approved sanitary
method. Straight sugar-no sub
stitutes used.
Evening journal., 1919-05-05

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