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Evening journal., 1919-11-19
WAR WITH AUSTRIA MAY
GIVE NATION DRY CHRISTMAS

the German treaty may be disposed Of
this week, as now seems probable
The President might yiew this as a
technlcallty and issue MS peace proc
lama.ion anyway, vets urge. But pro-
hlbitiOnists are prepared 10 go 10
court. they say. If necessary to save
wartime prohibition and keep Il effcc-
tive until constitutional prohibition
come into being January i6.
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VIII be Ignored

Treaties still to come before the
Senate:
I. Proposed alliance with France
by which America would promise 10
come 90 AID OF France In event oil
unprOvOhed aggression.
>. Treaty fixing Belgian boundary
signed by Germany.
3. Polish treaty signed by Ger
many.
z. Treaty with Austria is not
yet layed before the Senate.
>. Probable treaty with Hungary.
6. Treaties with Turkey and Bul-
garia probably will be brought be-
fore the senate.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
MT. SALEM MISSIONARY MEETING.

The November meeting Of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society Of Mt.
Salem NJ. E. Church. will meet tomor-
row afternoon, at the parsonage Mrs.
Charles A. Beck. recently appointed
president. will preside.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged. Papers on India will be read by
. $ Ralph Conner and Mrs. Alfred Smith.
ne Of the interesting subjects to be dis
cussed will be the anniversary of the
ciety. which will be held after the
Grst Of the year. The date Of the affair
will be decided at tomorrow's meeting.
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TO UNDERGO OPERATION.

Earl T. strough. who lives in the
Lyle Apartments, VIII enter the Ply
slcians' and Surgeons Hospital tomor-
row to undergo an operation. by Dr. B
r. Veasey. Mr.. Stroush saw active
service In France. Is a member OF the
American Legion and an employe Of the
dupont Company
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
Thanksgiving Proclamation
STATE or DELAWARE, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
THANKSGIVING DAY PROCLAMATION

OF all the Days Of Honor cele-
brated and Anniversaries OF
Events observed none so much
attracts as that Of Thanksgiving.
II is a day that appeals 10 all.
All phases Of political thought,
all forms of creed, all rank OF
station, az this season Of the year.
bow in humble recognition OF
Divine Guidance and render
thanksgiving for the blessings be-
slowed.
Through the years just past,
our people have been blessed with
the privileges 10 serve and sacri-
flee for those causes OF right and
Justice as we, i'm our honor, con-
ceived. Those principles, so cour-
ageOusly defended, stand today
triumphant. In the glory Of that
achievement. we have lived and
revelled during the past year.
The God of Nations has been good
TO America. But with this Glory
of Victory, there comes an obli-
cation of citizenship that with
our thanksgiving for blessings
received, there needs TO come a
reconstruction for the duties that
attend. In the unrest of mind
and confusion of action, incident
to the war, we should sense seri-
ously that our ideals OF govern
ment conceived nobly by our
fathers, and defended success
fully by our sons, should, by our
thought and energy, be ennobled
gloriously for those who follow
US. The year before MS, II we
live true 10 the thoughts and
events of the past, will demand
our best thought and consecrated
energy. Democracy is no longer
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
]. W. VS.. ORDERED
OUT or CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI. o, Nov. 10 UNITED
Press.)-I. w. WIS were served with
notice today by the members Of the
American Legion to quit Cincinnati in
two weeks.
TWO hundred leglonairos Broke into
Socialist headquarters last night and
made a bonfire Of radical literature in
the street. There was no one in the hall
when the veterans arrived.
Mayor Calvin today denounced the ac-
tion Of the legionaires. He said while
he had no sympathy for the Socialists
he was opposed 10 mobs Of all kinds.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 United
Press Plans for a wet Christmas to-
day seemed likely % mscarry.
The United states stlll will be in a
state OF war with Austria after the
Senate dispOses Of the German treaty.
10 was pointed out at the offices Of At
lorney General Palmer today.
President Wilson will not wish to
promulga.e peace in The face Of this
situation. 70 was believed, even though
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
HIS ShU l. CRACKED
BY GATE BLOW

George Smith. aged 65. OF No. 9lC
Linden street, was accidentally crushed
when a gate was closed against him al
the Harlan plant early this afternoon
His skull was fractured. The police
ambulance took him to the. Delaware
Hospital.
lie was examined by the hospital
physicians early this afternoon. who
pronounced his condition serious. but
said II could not be told until later just
how seriously his injuries would de-
velOp.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
TO GIVE PLAY AFTER
WAIT OF Is YEARS

The vestry Of st. Andrews Church
will give a parish reception on Thanks
giving Eve, when every organization
connected with the church will be
present. The Dramatic Association will
present poor Pilllcoddy." which was
given by the association IS years ago,
and will be repeated by the same cast
with one exception. Ms. Il. B. Rayner
is chairman Of the committee on re-
freshments.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
M. II. S. ALUMNAE MEETING.

Wilmington High Sch0o; Alumnae
Association viii meet on next Monday
evening. in the Community room OF
the High School. Miss Irene r.
Brown. corresponding secretary Of the
association, has sent out special notices
requesting that all members be
present.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
TO TRY PRICES ON DEC. | FOR zEBLEY MURDER
PRESIDENT ASKS
PARTY TO KILL
RESERVATIONS

Lodge Resolution Cont a n n g
Treaty Preamble and IA Qualifi-
cations Goes TO Senate df Noon
Today After Wilson Writes Demo
Gratis That Adoption Would Mean
Modification. Republican Leader
Confident Executives Command
VIII be Ignored
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
oS5 GRAINS ON THIS con.

Benlsmln Sillitoe. tenant on me, Reg
ers Farm at Rogers Corner. brought an
ear OF corn to the ONCE OF his brother.
Walter +. Slllitoe, Inspector Of Weights
and Measures today, which contained
9s5 grains OF corn. Every grain ~
well formed.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
REPORT MISSING Roy

Mayor Taylor Today received a let
ter from A. Savige Of No. 1927 South
Thirty-nrst street. Philadelphia. ask
ing him to locate his son, C. II. Savige,
who was last heard from on October T..
At that time he was In this city.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
HOWE FROM HONEYMOON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Gerhauser have
returned from their wedding trip and
after today VIII be at home to their
friends at Ne. 1924 Washington street
Evening journal., 1919-11-19

the Senate 70 ratlfy the treaty
without the reservations adopted by a
large majority Of the Senate which
Continued on Page Nine.
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AUXILIARY TO MEET.

The Women's Auxiliary OF st. Johns
p. f. Church will hold is monthly
meeting at the RectOry. No 2300 BOule-
ward. at 2.3O o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
DIR. ODELL TAKES RESI-.

DR.. Joseph II. Odell. director Of the
Service Citizens, has gone to the Vir-
ginla Hot Springs for week Of recrea-
ton and rest
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
sun AND It'd.
Mouth OF CHRISTIAN.
TODAY's TEMpFR,TIrRF
LOST AND FOUND.

hinder OF BLACK VELOUR HAT. AT
Il Palace Hail. Nov. 13, Is known Mail
or send same TO 226 n. Harrison St, by
November %. 1919. nOvi9-it.
Continued on page fourteen)
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
ALLEGED SLA YERS
IN COURT TODAY
SAY "NOT GUILTY"

William S. HiIIes and Robert Fl.
Richards Are Assigned by Court
TO Defend Brothers Accused of
Murder. PdtrOlmdn Pierce, Shot
at Same Time Zebley Was Killed,
IS Out of Danger of Death, State
is Informed
Evening journal., 1919-11-19

Certified MIX for inisnis-Clover
Dairy Co.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19

an American theory, but world
acknowledged fact. And demOc-
racy in its trueSt conception
means advance in all those ac-
tivities tending 10 the increased
welfare of society. Holding this
view, our tasks are well and
practically defined.
For these blessings received,
for these opportunities accorded,
and In keeping with custom and
official proclamation. !, John 6.
Townsend. Jr.. Governor of the
State of Delaware. do designate
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER THE 9TH,
THANKSGIVING DAY,
and seriously urge that our citi-
zens relieve the tensity OF thought
and complexity Of routine, and
render devoted thanks 10 Al
mighty God. May we perfect our
sincerity for these blessings by
strong determination that the
problems of the coming year
shall receive all the honor and
power that is ours 10 give.
In testimony whereof, !, John
G.. TownsendS, Jr., Governor of
the State of Delaware, have here
unto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal to be affixed at Dover,
this eighteenth day of November.
in the year of our Lord, One
Thousand Nine Hundred and
Nineteen, and i'm the year OF the
Independence of The United
states, the One Hundred and
Forty-fourth.
JOHN G. TOWNSEND, JB.
BY the Governor;
Everett c. Johnson, Secretary
OF State.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19

The safe. Sensible Drink. CLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.
Evening journal., 1919-11-19
WEATHER

Fair, somewhat colder to-
night; Thursday northwest 10
north winds. fresh TO moder-
ate.y strong tonight. dimin-
ishina Thursday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
AndreU and m1ogene
LITTLE LIFE coNFDENCEs THE EXPERIENCE OF COUPLE PHILOSOPHIC THOUGH MARRIED
 By

Listen to me, puddin'" said Andrew, leaning back in his chair, putting his fingers in the armholes of his vest and puffing cloud of cigarette smoke to- ward the ceiling.
 q won't listen to your said Imogene, impatently.
 Why, what's the matter, honey?" asked Andrew, solicitously.
 There you go again" snapped Imo- gene.
 Why, what's the matter, pal?' said Andrew in his softest tone. Has some one been peeving you? Tell me about it and I will land on his jaw if he is he thing, and make fun of her clothes if she is she one
 Hit yourself, them" snapped Imo- gene, flor am peeved, as yon put it. am tired of your honey, your 'puliln and your pal talk. l am tired of those phrases and never want to hear them again as applied to me-
 Why, sweetheart, said AhdreW, those .ofe terms of endearment, and 1 am surprised when you tell me to can 'em.'
 ''Yes, I know what you mean, said Imogene, but it is simply that l do not want to be called 'puddin after heard you call the girl at the central office that over the telephone yesterday. l don't want any more of your honey when hear you call the coat girl at the Cafe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. c. W. streit left few days ago for New York, where she will spend the remainder of the winter
 Mir and Mrs. Kenneth Reyes have re- turned from Atlanta, where they spent Thanksgiving with relatives. They have recently come to this city to make their ncme and are with MT. and Mrs T. M Bradley.
 Mrs. John Warren is the guest of rela- tives in Marietta Ga.
 Mrs. Clarence Ballard continues very il lat her home on Eleventh avenue.
 Mrs. G. R. Stamps has been called to Evergreen on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Caroline Ivey.
 Mir and Mrs. John Ellis. who have made their home for the past year near Bes- semer, Are spending a week in the city with relatives before going to Spring vile to make their home.
 Miss Mildred S. Wald returned from a delightful trip to Monroe, La. where she attended the Hirsh- -Eirsch wedding as maid of honor.
 The many friends of Mir. and Mrs Give Richardson will regret to learn following an operation on Wednesday.
 Mrs c. ". Richardson has returned from recent stay in New York and Chicago.
 Mrs Cecil K Maxwell and little daugh- ter, Marie, of Boston are the guests of the formers parents. MT. and Mrs. Hugh Allison, on Sycamore street.
 Mrs. Leon Gray and Mrs. Clay Potts of Athens are the guests of Mrs. Reavis
 Mrs. Belle R. Harrison of Tuscaloosa is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sterling Wood. Later Mrs Harrison will visit Miss Kate Belle Harrison.
 MT. and Mrs. J. O. Taylor have re- turned from thsir wedding trip and will be at home temporarily with the groom's parents, Mir. and Mrs. w. Y. Taylor, at 110t Eleventh avenue, south. s Mrs. T. J. Cole ..has returned to her home in Ripley. Miss, after visit to her daughter, Mrs. R. c. Hemphill, and MT. Hemphill, Jr.
 Miss Carrie Knox of Anniston is the guest of Miss Margaret Nelson.
 Mrs. J. T. Nixon has returned from Tuscaloosa. where she spent some time with her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Part lowe, and pr. Partlowe.
 Misses Lois and Hazel Mckenzie Will entertain at shower on the afternoon of December 1S at their home in honor of Miss Eva Mae Jackson, a bride elect The guests will include the young wom- en who have offices in the Woodward building where Miss Jackson has many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
STONEWALL CHAPTER

StonewalI chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will serve dinners at the Zeiglar Real Estate office tomorrow from il 80 to 2.30 and from to O. clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
CH|LD'S TESTIMONY CLEARS MOTHER OF
 MURDER CHARGE

Carrie Thomas, a negro woman, was cleared of a charge of murder last night when d jury in the criminal division ot the circuit court brought in verdict of not guilty al o'clock.
 The woman wasfcharged with setting fire to her husband by pouring gasoline on him and then holding lighted match to his clothes.
 The only eye witness to the affair was the 4-year-old child of the negro woman, who was placed on the stand and test- fled that her father, Wesley Thomas, was standing over charcoal burner when it blew up and set him on ire.
 The trial occupied two days and was held in Judge William Forts dlVisloh or the circuit court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
EWS SEVENTSAND FEATURES

tective who nabbed Ballin and turned the tables on Red Larkin. Then Miss Tucker and Ballin started in on a series of adventures, into which I was drawn, ending up with the disappearance of my housekeeper perfectly respectable old lady, who has ben with me for years. Now. you are into it, too''
 "Weil?" the doctor asked. why don't you call in the police?'
 Very easy.2 Judge Crane smiled.
 "O46 we happen to be standing on a powder mine which the police would blow up if they got their finger in the pie. For years I have known-or rather sus- pected-that there is master mind in back of a gang of crooks. I've almost had my fingers on proof of this, and each time I'd lose it. If the police came
 into this we'd just capture few minor actors and the Star of the piece would stand by and laugh at us. No. we have to work outside the law, but we'll land our fish in the end; you SC if I'm not right.
 "An right" Dr. Rice said, with a whimsical smile. Count me in on it. don't know how much help l can offer, but I'll do what I cam
 Thank you, doctor the judge re- turned. "Our ranks are swelling. First there was only myself. then Ballin was drawn in and with him Miss Fucker. little chauffeur by the name of Tracy, which reminds me, what has happened to Tracy?~
 For a moment they looked at one am other in doubt. Tracy had been given the steps to guard, but it seemed im- possible that he could have remained out side the door and not been aware of the shouting that had gone on inside the house.
 That's so.''s Frances added. Where is Tracy? I don't remember seeing him when I went to the door to let Dr. Rice
 in. The steps were deserted. He wasn't there"
 ''Did you notice him. doctor?" Ballin put in.
 '.No, there was no one on the steps when I came in.
 By George" the judge exclaimed, do you suppose Tracy fooled us with his story about knowing Red Larkin and that friend of his. Annie, the girl who called me on the telephone?' q don't believe it." Ballin declared. I'd stake my life on Tracy's honesty. He's with us, first and last"
 The judge shook his head doubttuily and moved toward the door. the others catching his thought and followed at ms heels A moment later they stood out side on the steps, gazing with pianA faces up and down the street. The ehEly HIN iiieNAi A ,..4 o hours before, leaving string or wnlte bottles in his wake, the days traffic was beginning to crowkd the avenue, a postman whist1ed shrilly far up the block. I3ut otherwise the street was empty Of automobiles, iBallins or any other kind. Not even a taxi stood against either curb. Tracy and the lawyers car had gone The judge turned slowly and gazed into Ballin's face Well" he said after moment q think you're out perlectiy good machine" CT don't believe it ",Ballin answered, and as though in confirmation Of ms words. they saw a car swing in from the avenue and race toward them. it's eS- haret waking the echoes of the morning. ITO be continued tomorrow) (Copyright, 1919 Thompson Feature Service)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
NEWS OF ENS[EY

The benefit concert at the Elks ciuo Wednesday proved decided success both from m artistic and financial standpoint, the committee on sales realizing nearly $500 fo-. the cause for which it was given. The programme follows: "Til We Meet Again." Master Ernest Bibb. Jr.; The Rose Dance Miss Amy Fox; violin se- lections, Alex Norris; feature songs, Dave Moxley, vocal solo, Mother Mrs. Ernest Wakler; "Oh, What a Girl Was Mary" Miss Mary Furman; Scotch numbers in costume, James Stewart; song, Dear Old Pal of Mine,'' Miss Helen O'Hare; imper- sonations, Percy Rosenberger; duets, Whispering Hope.' and Lullaby Land, . Miss Edna Chapman and Miss Nina Pharr.
 The committee which arranged the con- cert was composed of Mrs. Robert Fur man, Mrs. J. 4 Rutledge, Miss Elizabeth Smith, Mrs J. D. Nelson, Mrs. D. Alva Mckinney.
 The Bush School Improvement associa- ton held their reuglar meeting. at which time Dr. J. II. Phillips gave an instructive talk on the work of the association. Fol- lowing the address, piano numbers were given by Miss Helen Shebee and Miss Kathryn Brigman and a vocal selection by Miss Norma Hickman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05

Royal that when she hands you your hat.
 T don't want to be called pal when know that you call ths street car con ductors, the elevator beys and the man who sells tickets Tn the theatre the same thing.
 ''The woman does not live who is not fond of having the man she loves call her pet names and interpolate little terms of endearrpent into his conversation with her, but when she finds that he uses these same terms of endearment in his daily conversation with the women he meets out in the world they become meaningless and instead of making her feel kindly toward him, they make her think that he simply looks on her as he looks on telephone girls, manicures and hat girls in cafes.
 There are just a few things in this world that a woman wants all to her self, and these things are among them.
 The reason these appeal is because they single her out as the one woman among all the number with whom he comes in contact that he drops all for mality with, and these little terms of endearment are what show her the per feet understanding there is between them and they single her out of the crowd as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
To Ward Off Winter
 Complexion Ills

To keep tbe face smooth, white and bear- tiful all winter. there's nothing quite good as ordinary mercolized wax Rough. chapped or diseolored skin, inevitable in tn weather, is gently absorbed by the wax ard replaced by the newer, fresher skin beneat'i. The face exhibits trace of the wax, tn 2 latter being applied at bedtime and washed off mornings. Creams. powders and rouge. on the other hand are apt to appear con spicuous at this season, because of alter mating expansion and contraction of the skin. due to changing temperatures. You are ad- vised to try this simple treatment. Get al ounce of mercolized wax at any drug store and use like cold cream This will help ar complexion at once. and in week or SO { skin will look remarkably youthful | healthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
DREADED FOR
 NIGHT TO COME
Texas Lady, in Pretty Bad Fix, Heard of Cardui, Tried It, and Now Says
 It Saved Her Life

Chiffon, Texas.--Mrs. Mary, Reese. of this place. states; sometime ago l ouite sick and suffered a great aaaI At times I had such severe mains in my back, across my hips and in my sides-I was in pretty bad fix was so restless l dreaded for night to come.
 Having heard of Cardui. I thought ya trv if I commenced to get better with my first bottle. I took six bottles of Cardul. and will tell any woman what this Cardui Home Treat ment can and will do if taken according to directions. We not only feel 1t cured hut most likely saved my life. I am able to do my work with ease and know Cardui did it."
 Cardui has been found to relieve many womanly pains and ailments. and thousands of women have written to tell of the benefit it has been to them in cases of female troubles and weak mesa
 Cardui is prepared from mild me- dicinal ingredients. which act as tonic and help build up health and strength in a natural manner.
 Try Cardui. At druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
IRES FOR WOMEN READERS

his and make her know he is hers.
 When their distribution becomes OCT, mon they fail in their purpose, and you want to call the rest of them the names. quit calling me by the same tern Therer'
 "I got you. Steve," said Andre thoughtfully. T shall not quit callii. you these things. but I will cut them c with other people,
 Andrew" said Imogene, seriousl, :, there are times when you grasp m meaning so quickly that I have hopes Q you.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
TROY


 Troy, December 4.--(Special)-Jeff Star ling, crop reporter for Pike county fer the government, Tuesday fell and broke the kneecap of his right leg.
 successful hog sale was held here Wednesday There were 327 for sale. In the lot were 195 first grade SS second grade, 3l third grade and 13 roughs. They were bought by w. l.. Thompson for 11ai cents.
 Sheriff Reeves and deputies are making it unpleasant for. moonshiners in this county. Saturday he captured big solid copper 1o0-gallon still near Mims creek. and Tuesday within three miles of that place captured two other illicit stills of large capacity. They were confiscated in the Tarentum community onA the place of Henry Seay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05

Il 80 to 2:30 and from 6 to o'clock.
 Mrs. George A. Miller will entertain at bridge today for her sister, Mrs. w. H. Newbold, of Joliet, III.
 The Sesame Literary club will meet with Mrs. II. D. Keith on Terrell boulevard this afternoon. at which time Mrs. D. A. E,chois will give a report of the state federation meeting at Huntsville.
 The Willing Workers class of the Pratt City Methods. church will entertain at a social Tuesday evening, December 9, at the home of Mrs. T. o. Outlaw.
 The carnival given by the Plunket Memorial church Wednesday and Thurs day evenings was unique affair and netted q nice sum for the proposed church building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-05
PIKE AVENUE PAVING

The paving of Pike avenue, which was ordered by the. city commissioners at the request of the residents on that street, is well under way and has nearly been com pleted to the intersection. of Ensley ave- nue The paving of thls street will aid materially in Tightening the traffic to Fairfield, and will also add to the com fort of the people living on that street
 Plans have been completed for the smoker to be given the Woodmen of the World at the Woodmen of the World hall this evening, at which time protest will be voiced against the proposed raising Of insurance rates All Woodmen are in- vited.