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Evening journal., 1919-07-12
CLAYMONT TO AID
IN WIDENING PIKE
Governor Townsend and
Engineer Urham Address
Community Meeting
NAME COMMITTEE TO
GET RIGHT OF WAY

Governor John G. Townsend, Charles
NJ i'pham, state Highway Engineer,
and W. d. Honecker, State Highway
Commissioner. met with the Commun-
rv League OF Claymont last night.
The meeting was held at The home Of
William ID. Mullen following a picnic
social held on the lawn Of Mr.. Mullen's
home The meeting was attended by
one Of the largest gathering Of citizens
ever held in ClaymOnt. and throughout
the entire proceedings every one SEEM
ed 10 be working toward one end-the
betterment Of Claym0nt and the exten-
sion OF every possible aid TO the state
Highway Commission in the building
OF the new highway through that com
munity.
Engineer Upham explained in detail
the plans for the improvement Of the
highway and the needs for more ground
on each side for its future widening.
The plan for the road calls for high
way GO feet wide, which is TO be made
so feet later on. requiring the attain
ment by the commission OF ten feet OF
additional land on either side OF the
present road.
The citizens OF Claymont in the dis
cussiOn that followed advocated the
building OF sidewalks and discussed the
proper width. grading. etc, necessary
that all shall be uniform.
Mr.. Upham spoke OF the manner in
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ITALY ASKS FOR
/. CONCESSIONS IN
T|EN TS|N. China
Big Five Informs Germany
Their Ratification OF
Treaty is Accepted
PRESENCE OF WARSHIPS
AT fIUME A SURPRISE

PARIS. July ~ United Press This
council OF five began issuing instruc-
tions today on the cessation OF tbs
blockade against Germany.
The council also started consldera-
tion OF lifting the blockade against
Russia. us maintalnance being rendered
most difficult by the Official decree
abolshing the barriers around Ger
many American delegates also held 10
was not legal.
Italy fled claim today asking thai
she be granted the Austrian concession
in Tlcn Tsln. China. the peace treaty
now providing that the concession re-
vert 10 China for international use.
The big i've forwarded a note 10 tbs
Germans today informing them that
their ratification Of the treaty had been
accepted
Intervention IN Hungary by the Ru-
manians, CzechO-Sloyaks and Iugo
Slavs was being considered today by
the Allied military commissioners and
representatives Of the three powers
which viii undertake the action. Mar
shal F0ch was asked yesterday to State
The amount Of supplies. munitions ana
other materials needed
Unity OF command also was dis
cussed. Representatives Of these coun-
iriss were instructed TO ask ihci-
home governments to submit reports
in response TO Fochs inquiries WITH
In eight days A decision on the IN
ieryenllon proposal viii be reached
soon after these replies are received
/ Dispatch Of British, French and
American varshps to Flume was a
/ surprise though apparently such a
/ course was decided upon at least 'wo
| days ago as the ships are now on their
way. 10 was hoped today that the
I presence OF the vessels would ZIP 10
( stabilize the situation but the ftal-
/ ians consider their q dspatch wholly o
French move They declare Premier
Clsmenccau proposed 10 The lls Tvs
mat a French warship be sent where
upon the British decided 10 send one.
America sending another 10 waica The
other two.
The German note suggesting creation
OF a German Polish commission VIII
not be answered by the Allies, II was
learned today.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
VHISKEY BEING
sold IN THE CITY
F.E. HALEY SAYS
Law and Order Agent States
Police Are Familiar
With Facts
Will FORCE saloons
TO CLOSE ON SUNDAYS

That whiskey and other alcoholic
beverages containing more than one
and one-quarter per cent. alcohol are
beng sold in this city was learned
last night, when the proof was found
by police officers in the arrest OF two
men, both intoxicated. This caused
no surprise to Frank Z. Haley o. the
Law and Order Society, who stated ;ov
day that he had reasons 10 believe
that whiskey was being sold by some
saloon keepers and certain wholesale
dealers at $3.50 and $3.50 per quart
Mr.. Haley even asserted that he
thought certain police officers were
familiar with such facts. He said he
may take some action If he can secure
sufficient evidence.
Police officials when Informed of
Mr.. Haley's statements expressed sur
prise and raised the question as 10
why Nlr. Haley did not furnish his in
formation 10 the Federal authorities.
as the sales Of such beverages wore
violations OF the Federal laws.
The two men who were arrested last
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WILSON VETOES DAYLIGHT
SAVINGS BILL REPEALER

ponement OF this legislation at this
Time" the President said in notifying
the House Of his rejection, but feel
obliged 90 withhold my signature be-
cause Of thecause which provides thai
'0n and after o'clock ante meredlsn
on Sunday. October pc. 1919. next. thu
act entitled an act 20 save daylight and
TO provide standard time for the United
States be and the same is hereby re-
pealed.
II believe that the repeal OF the act
referred 10 would be OF very grave in
convenience 20 the country and | take
it that / am justified in saying that il
would constitute something more than
an inconvenience. 70 would Involve
serious economic loss
"The act OF March 49, 1918. to save
Daylight resulted not only from a care
ful study OF Industrial conditions by
competent men famil ar with the
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WASHINGTON. July y United Press
President Wilson today vetoed the
agricultural bill because OF the clause
providing for the repeal OF daylight
savings.
The President also returned 10 the
House without his signature, the sun
dry civil appropriation hill because he
said Il contained items ''likely 10 be OF
hc\most serious consequence
Immediately upon the reading OF the
Presidents message announcing his
veto OF the agricultural appropriation
bill the House voted 225 10 ~ 10 con-
slider The veto next Monday on motion
Of Republican leader Mondell.
The announcement OF the veto was
greeted by applause by many Republic
cans from city districts who voted
against repeating the daylight savings
law.
II realize. Of course. the great lncon-
yenlence which may arise from The post
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CHORUS FACTIONS
At LOCCERHEADS
OVER BARNHART
Whether He Will Lead Rival
Sing on Tuesday Night
is Question
DISCORD LIKELY AT
MONDAY REHEARSAL

Two factions having cropped up in
the Wilmington Community Chorus,
one advocating the continuance OF
Harry Barnhart as leader. a meeting OF
the chorus members will be held on
Monday night to determine whether or
not to accept Mr.. Barnhart's offer to
lead the chorus on Tuesday night. Ac-
cording TO Miss May :. Simpson, Mr..
Barnhart has offered to lead the chorus
on Tuesday night and assist in raising
funds TO meet expenses Of continuing
the "sings." Announcement also has
been made that the chorus will sing
as usual in North Brandywine Park on
Tuesday evening under the leadership
OF William p, White.
In a letter written three days ago
TO the executive committee OF the VIII
mington Community Chorus, made pub
live today, Harry Barnhart, song leader,
emphasizes two things:
First. that under present circum-
stances he will be unable to continue
as leader Of the chorus, and secondly,
that he has all along been in favor OF
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Evening journal., 1919-07-12
ALBERT COMMONS,
B0TANIST, is DEAD

Albert Commons. aged 81 years. died
yesterday Of apoplexy, after one week
illness. Mr.. Commons was born near
Centerv.lle, Del, and had always been
resident Of New Castle county. For
more than thirty years he lived in
Wilmington.
He was the son Of the late John and
Ann Phipps Commons. and was the
last member OF his family
Mr.. Commons was q noted botsnist
and for many years had spent his life
m that study.
Mr.. Commons was rOt married. He
is survived by five nephews in This
city. They are. John e. Philips. J. w.
Philips. Edward NJ Philips, w. C..
Philips and Charles Philips
Funeral services will be held on
Monday morning, at II o'clock, from
the residence OF his nephew. John C.
Philips. No. $40 Van Buren street. In
cmcnt will be private
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
NO EVIDENCE THAT
WOMAN STOLE MONEY

Blanche Harlow was dismissed by
Judge Churchmau in Municipal Court
this morning on charges Of larceny
as bailee. she was represented by
Philip L. Garrett.
She was accused Of the larceny Of
$40 and a revolver, valued at So, from
Daniel Branner, on May D. Branner
said the Harlow girl, with a man, came
to his house, beyond Market street
bridge, and he gave them the use Of a
room. The man later got some whis-
key, and after pouring Branner out a
glass he iBranner) fell asleep, the
complainant said. When he awoke his
SIS and a revolver were missing.
Il was held that there was insufficient
evidence to hold the woman because OF
the presence Of the man in the house
when the articles are alleged to have
been stolen.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
DIRIGIBLE R-34
$50 MILES FROM
LONDON THIS A. N.
Expects to Land at Pull
ham, Norfclk. at 9 A. NJ.
Tomorrow
CRIPPLED MOTOR CUTS
DOWN Speed OF ship

LONDON. July ~ United Press -
The British dirigible, R-3i was $50
miles west OF London, az A A. NJ,
Greenwich time. : A. NJ. New York
time. The Air Ministry announced to-
day. Her position at that hour was
$3.50 north latitude and 1890 west lon
gltude.
Owing 10 storms over Scotland the Air
Ministry wirelessed the R-3i shortly be
fore noon 10 land at pulham, Norfolk,
about 100 miles northeast OF London,
instead OF proceeding TO East Fortune
The craft was expected 10 reach Pulham
about Q o'clock tomorrow morning,
London summer time; Z 4. NJ, New
York time.
The reduced speed Of the R-3i result
ed from disabled engine. She re-
ported this In the following message
"The R-3i 40 $40 Greenwich time
fitO d. m. New York time) Is 1000
feet above the clouds and going strong
despite a disabled engine. We arc Just
about 10 descend TO look at the sea. All
well"
u was assumed that the cripple motor
was the one on the port center eon-
dola since that engine sustained a
cracked water jacket on the trip TO
America. The R-3i apparently was
employing only two engines. as Major
scott. the commander. announced be
fore he started at midnight Wednesday
/ that nc would use the two rear motors
only II the dirigible encountered un.
/ favorable winds.
The R-3i averaged - knots FOR sew
eral hours after she left Mineola. y. y
and gradually Increased her speed 10 an
average Of co. making even as higl
as 20 at one time Afier The accident
20 her engine. The crafts speed fell OF
and al . a. M. Greenwich lime ia
D. M New York when she was al
I5ii2 north latitude. 1000 west longi.
iude, she was making only 20 knots
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
WIDEN PIKE ROAD
UP M'KEE'S HILL

Bids Will be received by the Levy
Court. on next Tuesday. for The widen
ing Of the Concord turnpike from the
foot Of Mckee hill te~the enirancs OF
the Porter reservoir. The driveway on
each side OF the road which is row be-
tween four and 1--WE feet wide. VIII be
widened TO ten feet. allowing mo,e
space for pedestrians and sewers HAT
have been causing aIiomobilisls some
annoyance. will be set back.
The road Is constructed OF brick.
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WOULD PERMIT TRADE 10 MAINTAIN RESALE PRICES

WASHINGTON July u United pressl-in special report e
cong s he Federal Commission today urged passase Of
legislation permitting manufacturers to fix and maintain resale
prices
such legislation committee stated would promote '
efficiency Of manufacturing and Institutions and serve
the interests 0 the consuming public
Under legislation reconnnendsd by the ooi"i'
facturcrs desiring and maintain resale prices ~
with agency. to be designated by Congress
articles contracts OF sale and the price sene0u''
ARMY OFFICERS KILLED BY AUTOS PLoN'I
ALEXANDRIA Va, July i2 United Press
four enlisted men killed and eleven soi'''
,u,omobne truck which they were ro"s ''''''
rail Of the bridge Greater Hunting crss' 0u'' u ''
today and plunged into the water; Ihe dead are
captain Charles Jaburen Captain A. Mermann Corporal
,,h.r II Esnie and Private VOORHEES, Batse
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
OPPOSES PROHIBITION BUT
WOULD ABOLISH SALOON

measure which would prohibit any
drink containing alcohol being sold and
consumed on the same premises. This,
he said. would wipe out the saloon.
Tests by medical experts prove 2.75
per cent. beer is not intoxicating, Tn
termeyer declared.
''Three pinis Is the extreme amount
The human stomach can hold, and the
average is 2i-2 pints," he explained. 1T
takes one gallon OF 275 beer a long
time to have any effect whatever
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
Mn. SWIM AT n,NOvER.

In Hanover Presbyterian Church.
Boulevard and Eighteenth street. To-
morrow morning. the Rev. n. Framer
Smith Will be The preacher in the ab-
sence OF the Rev. Charles II. B0hner.
the pastor. There VIII be no evening
service al Hanover.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
ASSESSMENT BOARD
REFLECTS PRESIDENT

The New Castle County Board OF As
sessment organized at a meeting this
morning with the reelection Of VIII
liam B. Smith. Jr.. as president
There will be no changes in the pres
ent office force. Leslie r. Casperson IS
th only new member OF the board,
having been elected by the Levy Court
sometime ago to succeed Charles w.
Gooding. John C. Aston was reelected
as a member Of the board.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
AUDITORS TAKE
DAY OFF TO FISH

Members Of the auditing department
of the dupont Engineering Company
located in the Old Court House. Tenth
and Market streets left early this after
noon for a fishing trip TO st. Georges.
From the amount OF bait taken these
anglers evidently anticipate a wonder
fully large catch. They expect TO have
a large number Of fish TO exhibit upon
their return.
Several weeks ago members OF the
freight department Of the dupont En-
gneering Company went to. Lorewood
Grove. and had a successful day. The
auditors expect to outshine their rival
fishermen.
Those on the trip are: r. L. Lind
say, j. j. Murphy. J +. Emmons AMI
q. 3. jenkins,
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
PLAINTIFF GETS 5rpGur>T

Judge Rice has handed down deci-
sion in Court Of Common Pleas in the
case Of the Comly-Flanagan Company
against Jacob Thompson, awarding the
plaintiff the full amount asked for
S20i.7J.
In The holding-Over tenant case OF
Lewis Sasse against lon We Mark. IN
volving the building. No 2Og French
street. the court gave decision forl the
plaintiff.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
FINE POOL RoOM sMAsHER.

For assault and battery on Samuel
Feldman. John Richardson. Negro. was
fined $40 and costs by Judge Church
man in Municipal Court this morning
The Negro threw a bottle through a
window OF local pool room. the frag-
ments OF broken glass showering Field
man and cutting him.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
COUSIN SAYS MAG0LIN
INVESTED FOR HIMSELF

Hearing in the case Of Samuel Mago-
lin, charged with embezzlement of $3.50,
was continued until Friday by Judge
Churchman. in Municipal Court this
morning. Magolin is alleged to have
been given s7OO by his cousin, Ida Boil
ton, TO invest for her, and to have
failed TO do so, returning only siiO.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12

WASHINGTON, July ~ United
Press s)-Abolition OF the saloon, in
stead OF total prohibition, was advo-
Gated today by Samuel Untermeyer.
representing British investors and
brewers, testifying before the Senate
Judiciary Subcommittee.
This course was advocated as tenn
porary measure under wartime pro-
hibltion TO avoid loss OF capital in
vested in liquor manufacture.
He suggested an amendment in the
wartime prohibition enforcement
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
CONTRACTOR LOSES
PROFIT ON FIRST JOB

For building a chimney on a brick
addition TO the house No. an West
Second street less than . inches thick
and without terra Gotta lining. Pascale
Sestilio was fined 500 and costs and
$40 for each day that the faulty chim-
ney is allowed TO stand, by Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court this
morning
II was the first job done by Sestilio
as contractor, he said
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
FINE RMLR0AD TREspAssrns.

Joseph Archer and Joseph Swartz
were fined - and costs by Judge
Churchman. in Municipal Court this
morning for trespassing on the p. b.
and W. railroad. They were found N
box car in the Third stret yard last
night by Special Officer Parker They
said that they were broke" and had
no other place to go. I
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
STOLEN HORSE ABANDONED.

State Detective Frank w. Mccoy
and Sheriff McCallister, Of Elkion, on
Thursday located the horse and car
riage stolen from the barn Of man
named Geesman, at Newark. on last
Sunday night. The team had been
abandoned near Port Deposit. and the
horse had been turned loose and taken
in by a farmer living nearby. No clue
has been obtained as TO the thieves.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
AIRPLANE GUNS
TAME TEXAS MOB

LONGVIEW, Texas. July i2 UNITED
Press Army airplanes, millt.amen
and Texas rangers today patrolled
Longview 10 prevent repetition Of yes
ierday's race riots, when one white
man was probably injured, three other
whites were wounded and several Ne
groes were reported killed or wounded
The Negro section Of Jthe city was
partially burned.
BOSTON. July i2 United Press
Although the strike OF seamen which
is tying up shipping in Atlantic Coast
points, was not scheduled TO go into
effect here until Tuesday the crew Of
the steamship Montgomery Of the
Ocean steamship Line were on strike
today.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
ORANGEMEN PARADE TODAY.

Members OF Diamond Slate Loyal
orange Lodge No. 122, Daughters Of
Diamond State Ladies' Loyal Orange
Lodge. No. POI left This morning for
Philadelphia to take part in the picnic
and parade which was held there go
celebrate the Battle OF the Boy
Iarland Band accompanied the local
lodges.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
THUNDER SHOWERS NEXT WEEK

WASHINGTON, July r. United
Press Weekly forecast:
North and Middle Atlantic les
The weather next week will he most
ly fair but with occasional loca' show
ers and thundcrsiorms ana normal
temperature.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
VISITORS IN ELsuERE prIp,r

In the Elsmere Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning. Lawrence A. Davis
will be the speaker. In the evening
the Rev. William Gibson. who was a
sergeant-major in. the British army
will be the preacher.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
THIEVES ROE scorr HOME.

Mis- susan P Of and sycamore streets reporsd
to e police department that thieves entered her house s'
evening and stole goods $780, The articles stolen included
sohl watches la,alcrc and Liberty bond
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
Sun AND TTDEs.
lost AND FOUND.

WILL THE GIRL THAT PICKED TT
w n gold wrist watch at 2iS Walnut
tree please return same and no aues.
ions Will be askeds Reward IL returned
jy12-1t.
Continued on Page Fourteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
TODAY,S TEMPERATIRE.

At The Evening Journal Onlce.
e00tA. VI. 10. 1900 p. VI. ....79
1000 A. NJ. 10 100 p. NJ. so
Evening journal., 1919-07-12

Safety flrst-Drink CLOVER DAIRY
QUALITY MILk.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-07-12

BE good to the chlldren-G!ve them
GLOVER DAIRY NURSERY MILk.-Ady
Evening journal., 1919-07-12
WEATHER

Partly cloudy weather, To-
cal thunder showers prob
ably late tonight and sun
day; somewhat warmer to-
night; gentle 10 moderate
south winds.
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Daily Thouqht,

Great thoughts, like great deads,
nee,i nc trumpet-Bailey.
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WEST DANVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Carrick and
little daughter, Helen, of Boston,
spent Saturday at Henry Clifford's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ward of St.
Johnsbury and Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Carrick spent Tuesday at Henry
Clifford's.
Mrs. Hattie Willoux, who has
spent the past two years at Wash
ington, D. c., arrived home Thursday
and is at her brothers, Henry Cliff
ford's.
Word was received here July 18th
Of birth of daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. William Brickett of st. Johns
bury and granddaughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Brickett.
Mr., and Mrs. Ruiter of st. Johns
bury are camping at Joe's Pond.
Miss Poor and Miss Page of West
Newbury, Mass, are guests of Mrs.
Clayton Harrington.
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Use for Waste Lands.

Every state in the union has some
part of the swamp and wet lands that
for the entire country have an aggre-
gate area of 102,SOO,OOO acres-larger
than Iowa, Illinois and Indiana com
bined and three-fourths as large as
France. The agricultural value of
these lands varies considerably, but
specialists of the United States de-
partment of agriculture believe that
large areas, if properly drained and
cleared by public or private co-opera-
ton, could be transformed into pro
ductive farms,
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Evening Caledonian
Established 1897
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1919
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Helen Bonnet Of Concord
was visitor here Friday.
The Berry-Ball store is being i'm
proved in looks by a coat of paint.
J. C. Amey returned from a bust
ness trip Saturday to Boston.
Guy Gates has left Brightlook hos
pital and gone to the Gates hospital
in Cambridge, Mass.
Mrs. Hairy Amey and daughter AL
pha of Island Pond were visitors here
Thursday.
Mrs. >. c. Amev All son, Perkins,
and her sister, MS Gla,s Perkins
are in camp a. joe's Pond.
In the case of Lee S. Blanchard
VS.. Max Hatch, the court found for
the plaintiff to recover $l,s27G3.
Miss Madeline Clifford has return
ed from a visit to Mrs. Helen Bon
nett in Concord.
Mr., and Mrs. Walter Clapp who
have been here the past six weeks
have returned to Brooklyn, N. Y.
Property, tenantless get taxed, may
become a real burden. Get personally
interested in classified advertising!
William C. Woodbury. and his faith
er, Charles H. Woodbury. of New
London, Conn, is here calling on
old friends.
Allard Graves and Miss Natalie
Marden and Theron Calderwood at
tended the dance at Lyndonville, Fri
day night.
Ernest Brown was in Barre Thurs
day to attend a meeting of the I'm
derwrtcrs' of the New York Life In
surance Co. and all other companies.
Mr.. and Mrs. George LaPoint, who
were to have gone to Ocean Park
Friday will not go until Sunday or
account of the illness OF his biother,
John at Lyndorvillc
Ralph Trip and Dorothy Beck,
William Dimick and Dorothy May
left Saturday for Lake Memphrema-
cog to spend two weeks in camp with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Trip,
Mrs. Helen Bonnet of Concord
went to Pittsford Saturday to accom-
pany Hugh Clifford who goes to the
Massachusetts General Hospital for
treatment Monday.
Mrs. Theodore Wilforc of White
River Junction is spending the week
end at the home of Clinton Wilfore.
Saturday, July 10, is Evelyn Will
fore's birthday. She is to have a
party with Is or 20 little girls pres
ent. Icecream, cake and waters with
to be served. Tables trimmed with
bluebirds for the children. A general
good time istobe enjoyed by all.
Osman P. Hatch of St Johnsbury
and James I. Allen of Peacham, who
have been in Norfolk, VT, since last
November spent several days recently
in Washington, d. c. They stopped
at the Metropolitan Hotel on Penn
sylvania Avenue during their stay.
They heard a debate onthe League
of Nations in Congress.
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ONLY Real Monument.

"Those only deserve a monument"
wrote Hazlitt, "who do not need one;
that is, who have raised themselves a
monument in the minds and memories
of men"
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KEEP SHARP WATCH FOR CATS
PouItryman Must Keep Up Fight
Against Furred and Feathered
Chicken Thieves.

Look out for hawks, foxes, cats and
other marauders at this season. You
will need to wage war all the time
against the furred and feathcred chick
en- thieves. Foxes and hawks are par
ticularly plenty and bold in some sec
tons. The hawk, especially the little
bullet hawk, will do away with lot
of little chicks.
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Uncle Eben.

"Dar ain no use tryin' to bury de
Ratchet wifi some folks" said Uncle
Eben, mot as long as dey kin keep
dodgin' into de hardware store an
gettin' mo- cutlery"