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The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
The Rector's Errors.

The Rector-"My dear young lady, I hope I am mistaken, but I thought I saw you talking during the sermon yesterday" Stray Lamb-"You cer- tainIy are mistaken. Why. I never talk in my sleep."-London Tit-Bits.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
Disorder Demanded.

"What made them fire that chairman out of the wfndow2". asked the bOl- Shevist. - % 7.
 He insulted one of our most rever- enced principles" replied the anarch- tst 'IThe first thing he said was The meeting will come to order.'"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
To Get Back.

'At twenty you left the, farm and came to the city. And for thirty years you have been working like hades. What for?"
 ''In order to get money enough to live in the country"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
What He Dared to Do.

She (romantfcally)-"W you risk your life for my sake?" He Gar dently)-'Pd beard lion in his den with safety razor !"-London An swers.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
FioUrind Un

"My husband Is always complaining of overhead charges" remarked Mrs. Flimgilt.
 "Office expenses?"
 "No. My hats"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
ShGs RidhE

II know Tom has his faults, but his heart Is in the right place."
 "Why do you think SOP"
 He's given 1t to me-"
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
Its Class.

'eWouId you classify telephone Op erating a profession?' --.- .-..-...-. ..
 Well, it is calling" f@'
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
Just So,

Money doesn't bring happiness"
 No, but 1t will enable you to tell the waiter what you want and have him bring it."
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
shopping ''
Nailed Down.

Nailed Down. "Got dollar, Jones?' Yeah, got one." "Will you lend it t muh?" Nope; that's tn reason I got one.'
 Wanted Too Much. CuStomer-That doesn't seem a very good fit. Dealer-Vot you exspect for Teven tollars-an attagk of epIlepsyP
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
A Quorum.

Peck-But, my dear, thought we had planned to go to the theater this evening.
 Mrs. Peck-Yes, know. but have changed our minds.-BostOn Evening Transcript.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02

The world owes us all living, but a lot of us birds find it a poor hotel unless we hustle.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02

preach. but the majority are satisfied with preaching what they practice.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
Short.

June-"What That tall lieutenant robbed you of a kiss? Bess-"Yes, but he had to hold me up to do it."
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
The Tie That Bound.

Lawyer-On what grounds, madam. do you wish a divorce from your hus- band?
 Client-Why, married him for his money, and he has lost everything.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02

Fortunate is the man who is a hero to his wife.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
The Other Way.

Lawyer--What is your occupation? Witness-1 am an itinerant musi- cian.
 Lawyer-Have you ever done time? Witness-No; beat 1t. <. .-'
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02

A probable story is the first weapon of calumny.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02

Mightiest powers by deepest calms are fed.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
Husband Con a

Husband Con a birthday present buying expedition) What size hosiery W uld a lady wearing a No. 3 shoe require?
 Saleslady-1 beg your pardon, but, listen, does she carry a bank &C., count, or
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-08-02
Or?
Too Advanced.

Tony Spagoni was having his throat examined at the infrmary. Say 'ch-h-h,'" said the doctor
 "Me no spik Englees," said Tony.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
WOMEN NOW Seem
CERTAIN OF BALLOT
House Will Pass Amend
ment Legislation Before
Close ofBusiness Todsy
EXPECT 65 VOTES
IN THE SENATE

WASHINGTON, May 2i United Press
Women suffrage was before the
House today as the first legislative bus
mess 0f the Goth Congress.
Urged by President Wilson in his
message and included in the legislative
program Of House Republicans. its pass
age was declared by suffragists 10 be
certain with more than the twO-thirds
majority refilred
"Antis,' however, planned TO fight.
Representatives Clark, Florida and
saunders, Virginia, presented a minor
lty report. Clark also was prepared 10
raise the point that the resolution was
illegal. He claims the suffrage commit
zee had not been completely organized
when Representative Mann called the
meeting which reported the resolution.
Mann said today he did not fear this
move and hopes TO get a vote late today
after four hours general debate. lie !
was praised today by suffragists for
the speed with which ne got committee /
action. This put suffrage alone on the /
House calendar where no other business /
;an displace il.
Suffrage advocates said today they eX-
pect the vote TO be for suffrage by a
wider margin Than when the House on
January 70. 1918 passed il 27i TO 1876.
Win two votes 10 spare
The reason The House has 10 act again
on the resolution is that the Senate
failed TO approve 10 before the Sixty
NTH Congress died.
With favorable House action believed
positively assured, suffrage leaders plan
10 speed up the Senate 50 that the
United States may beat France in the
'cform. The Paris Chamber Of Depu-i
lies approved woman suffrage yestcr-
lay by big margin.
Changes in the Senate have provided
.he necessary. votes. suffragists say, TO
lass the resolution at any time.
The late Senate vote showed one vote
acking Of the needed iWo-thirds. That :
ote. taken on February 10 was - for =
suffrage and % against. Sunragists now I
lain 60 for, % against and two non
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21


peninsula" Of Dutch Limberg, whicf
runs down into Belgium. crossing The
Meuse near Maasiricht. They point out
this prevented them from holding tho
Meuse line In 1914 and llkewises permit
ted the escape of portion OF the Ger
man army In 1918.
While Beigiums claims have Impress
ed the peace conference 10 ihe extent
OF making provision IN The present
German treaty FOR revision OF the OBJ
jeciionable clause OF the treaty OF 1889.
there Is no indication that the Dutch
intend 90 cede any vital points with
ont putting mp a hard diplomatic fight.
u is understood the Dutch VIII espe-
eislly object 10 yielding any territory.
They are expected 90 oppose Belglums
desire Tor complete sovereignty over
.he Scheldi. The Dutch delegation is
prepared, among other things. 90 dem
lnstrate the fun value OF Dutch neu-
r7lity during the war.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
GOVERNMENT WON'T
MAKE MILK SURVEY
Washington Peeved Over
Lack Of Cooperation by
Board of Health
SAY SUGGESTIONS
ARE IGNORED

Wilmington, just now in the throes Of
series OF surveys Of various kinds. has
been ignored by the Dairy Extension. L.
;. Department Of Agriculture, insofar as
conducting a milk campaign here the
first two weeks OF next month. as the
government is planning 10 do through
out the country. This announcement
was made this morning by Miss Laura
j. Bryant. home demonstration agent Of
the government, who was instrumental
in having the government conduct
survey OF the milk supply here last
month.
The government authorities. Judging
by the letters received from them. are
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
HOPE TO END WINNIPEG STRIKE TOMORROW

WINNIPEG May 2 United Presoricla have invited labor
representatives. which strongest ef
for:s will be made to end the Winnipeg general strike
The food situation today serious
Nk the walkout Of water works
the pressure Sanitary were becomins
worse
The c-ss Of the approaching officials believe The
city divided no 1--WE military districts thousand
volunteers were ready report to their stations
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21

PARIS May 81 United in
today that the Of
their % treaty
the
. o'clock
tho
will
dicaton however that the n an
Progress assembling
e'ed tho
he
will
mated President Wilson will
=
Although the Allied delegates
cation whether nrSar
regarded significant N
visit England be
the
the American
subjects
Turkey
delegation
freedom in
the following charges We
lapan continental policy aims FIRST haemony through
possible only through possession Of Korea secondly mastery
Of australia aud the Pacific seabo States constituting
version Of the Pacific into -"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
BY LOWELL MELLETT

United Press Staf Correspondent
Copyright 1919. by the United Press
PARIS, May 2l.-The action Of nine
members OF the American peace com
mission in rendering their designations
as an expression OF their disapproval
OF The German treaty. has brought 10
light the fact that thei. sentiments are
shared by a great portion OF The com
mission.
II inquiries made by the United Press
are any indication those disapproying
the icrms form a considerable majority
Of the commission, albeit they are prin-
cipally the lesser members In fact.
Inquiries have not yet revealed any
member giving unqualified approval OF
the treaty. The nearest spproach 20
approval Is frcm those who say the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21

The Dutch delegation. invited 10 The
peace conference 90 aid In revision OF
The treaty OF 1889. t. IN conference with
the council Of foreign ministers and
Belgian representatives. The following
demands have been made by Belgium:
l. Annulmrnt OF the clause Of the
treaty Of 1899 binding them TO perpetual
neutrality. They point out this failed
10 save them from invasion IN igfi and
insist on their right now 10 make slli-
anccs and take other steps 20 protect
themselves against future aggression.
?. Revision OF the clause which cuts
on Antwerp from the sea. They declare
this clause, which gives Holland pos
session of the LETT bank of The Scheld.
prevented the revictualizlng Of Antwerp
In 1919. and also resulted in The in
iernment Of 5000 Belgian soldiers who T.
crossed into Dutch territory on the west I
bank.
3. Removal of the constant menace /
% the Belgian border created by the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
PREPARING FOR
SOLDIERS WELCOME
General Committee Will
Map Out Plan at Meet.
ing Next Week
GALA DAY FOR
10000 BLUE CHICKS

A great impetus to the Homecoming
celebration for Delaware's soldiers and
sailors was given yesterday by the well
come news received by Governor Town
send in a letter from Colonel ]. War
ner Reed that prospects were bright for
the arrival OF the Delaware Pioneers in
America next month.
The Wilmington Citizens Committee.
Of which Former Governor Miller Is
chairman, immedistel set in motion the
machinery which will result in a gala
time for Delaware upon sone OF the
greatest days ever to be recorded in the
States history. Not only the 400 men
In the 5sth Pioneers. but the $500 or
Continued from Pags Two.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
HANKER PERHAPS
LOST. ONLY NC-4
WILL CONTINUE
FLY To LISBON.
NC-l and NC-3 Are Out OF
transatlantic Race:
Former Plane Sinks
at Sea
TOWERS DELAYS FLIGHT
FOR ANOTHER DAY

LONDON, May 81 Omitted Press)-
With no word received as 10 the fate
of Harry Hawker, who disappeared on
his attempted flight in a sopwith plane
from New FOundand 10 ireland, there
was an inclination today in some quar-
ters 10 blame the government for not
properly safeguarding him.
The Times attacked what IL termed
the governments inaetiOn in not pa
trolling IIawker's route and declared
the government climaNed this by
bungling the cOmmunique'S Monday.
The Post commented on misleading
eonmuniques which is said, aroused
premature elatiOn.
An investigation by the Admiralty as
10 how misleading official reports re-
Jarding Hawker's flight originated, re-
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
AMERICANS CONDEMN BOTH
TREATY AND THE LEAGUE

treaty Is bad but that the lersue OF
nations redeems its faults.
Mingled with detailed objections to
the treaty are condemnatlons Of Presi-
dent Wilson for giving his assent.
though on the other hand, may defend
his sincerity. saying that creation OF
the league was bigger and more dif-
NUT task than those outside OF the
peace conference appreciate and that
ne was compelled 10 sacrifice one pur-
pose after another in order 10 accom-
phsh this one great aim. They say
the Shantung settlement is bad. the
sasr settlement Is bad. the Italian set
tlement is bad and 30 on: but n tho
league works, all these things VIII be
Strengthened out in the next generation.
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
HUNS WILL SIGN EVENTUALLY.

WASHINGTON May 2 UNITED Press)-Reports that the Ger
cabinet has authorized its peace refuse to sign
the Paris treaty regarded by Department as
serious.
Refusal at least for the treaty present
FORM had been expected in Washington probably it was
stated here, their refusal Immediately to further
conferences between the Allied and German delegates
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
BALL RE-APP0INTED
W0RKH0USE TRUSTEE

JUDGES Rice and Heisel have reap
pointed J. Frank Ball as a member Of
.he board Of trustees Of the New Castle
County Workhouse. Mr.. Ball is secre-
AIRY OF the board and was one Of the
original trustees named when the work
house was built some years ago. Ills
term expired some weeks ago. but il
was not until yesterday that he was re-
appointed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
IGNORE Low bid
ON GARBAGE WORK
Board of Health S Award
May be Attacked on Ground
of lllegality
TO SAVE
CITY EXTRA $4046

ignoring the bid Of A. G. B. Anderson
local contractor who submitted an
estimate Of sii2,Oo0 for collecting city
garbage for the coming two years.
members OF the Board OF Health at
their meeting yesterday afternoon
awarded the contract TO the second
lowest bidder, Sylvester Healy. the
present contractor, at his price Of sii6.-
0i6. The action Of the board caused
much surprise as the board had reject
ed the first bids opened two weeks ago
on the ground that they were excess
Continued on Page Sixteen)
GLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarlieo. pssieurixvd and pure.-Adv
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
Advertisement
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
MRPLANE WRECKED; AVIATOR SAFE.

LANCASTER Pa May 81 United Press)-The army apsne
in which Lieutenant Lewis nyins Aberdeen Md.
Wilkes Barre, Pa wrecked today
Lewis escaped injury
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
DOUGHNUT DAY
FOR S. A. DRIVE
Intensive 3 Day Campaign
Will Start v ilh Rally at
Noon Tomorrow
DR.. ODELL WILL
MAKE AN ADDRESS

Saturday will be Doushnut Day
throughout the state. The dainty that
reminded The doughboy OF home when
he was in the trenches will be sold
wherever human beings congregate TO
aid the salvation Army campaign for
si5OOO0 in Delaware. The doughnut has
become the symbol Of the service
which the organization rendered dur
ing the war period in France, and are
sun rendering to the boys who are
over there for that matter. Here
after the doushnut should be the SYM
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
SUN AND TIDES
LOST AND FOUND.

oST-oN SPRINGER STREET. NEAR
=. Union. black fur neckpicce Reward
II returned to G29 Springer 81. mavc1-st'
continued on Page FourteenJ
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
THE POLITICAL CRIME OF 1917
(EDITORIAL)

which
erk kounn
c
Price h Mayor
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
TODAy's TEMPERATURE.

Al The Evening Journal Omce.
500 4. VI. ....6s POOP. NJ
1000 A. VI. ...76 loop. NJ rs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
HUNS MAY GET MORE TIME TO CONSIDER TREATY
FEELING GROWS
THAT HUNS MAY
BALK ON PEACE

Time Limit for Signing Expires
Tomorrow But May be Extended.
General Pershing Remains in
France as q PrecautiOn Should
Germany Ralk. No QuibbIing With
Austrians. Belgium Asks Changes
in 1889 Treaty
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21

a feeling OF securit. goes with
GLOVER DAIRY MILK.-Ady,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-05-21
WEATHER

Unsettled tonight; slightly
cooler in the interior; Thurs
day probably fair; gentle TO
moderate south winds be-
coming variable.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-02

developed and manufac- tured; our business is aiding inven- tors, bu, ,lding their models and the
 manufacture and designing of all
 tools and small machinery. Fred G. Rreul. 2S2 KoSsuth St. '19L26aIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-02
Wm. Van Wagorser

AUTOMOBILE TIRES with reputa' ton and Value, no seconds, dead stock or lert-OEerS. Tire repairing vulcanizins and retreading of the same hlEI grade quality. Racine \ lsK, Hood. Kelly Springfield 13F JohH St, near Broad SJ- Phone Barnum 6S66. '1SR6ds"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-02
AUTO PAINTING
AUTO ACCESSORIES

NOTICE-The D. & c. oil Co.,. Inc. will open May D with a full line of automobile supplies and tires. Qual- lty and service our motto. Corner State and LssDia Sts. '19RlaUs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-02
SERVICES OFFERED

EAGLE SHOE SHOP-Goodyear Shoe repairing system Work done while you wait. We do right repairing, no cobbling. 2693 Main St.
 '1yL5al.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-31
A I. I II E
4 HE "A I + K 5
I LAST TINE ToN1GHTREX
AN Che REX tonight. the last sho'

At the Rex tonight, the last shoF
ing Of Nine Petrova will besseen In
THE Panther Woman. her fifth
Petroya picture produced under the
First National Exhibitions ass0cia-
tion. Large houses saw this feature
yesterday and 1t will be shown again
tonight, it's second and last days
run. There will also be q good
comedy. 53.s$5
In THE Panther Woman. seeking
relief, Patience fees to- the woods.
There she meets Garon d Onrkes
noted criminal lawyer from the East,
He inspires her to ambitions beyond
her dreams. When he 10 gone Ha-
thence decides to seek education and
a career. She finds employment I'm q
Welfare House, near New York.
Beverly Peale, d degenerate BY dis
sipation, falls i'm love with Patience,
who finally consents to marry him
out Of gratitude to his aunt. her benz
efactor. In one of his violent at
tacks of temporary insanity he at
tacks her. She warns him. His par-
ents get him to bed, and the next
morning he Is found dead Patierte
is accused of his death. II
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-31
LIQUOR INTERESTS ARE DESPERATE.

When Frank Polk acting secretary Of the state Of New
York. Wednesday declared the federal antquor conu-
ona amendment ratified in that state the executive COM
mee Of the national dislers issued statement declaring
the ratification Illegal 5g
Of the 43 states whose legislatures have acted the
amendment the constitutions Of o. the disters claimed
tain referendum provision which expressly provides that
action Of the legislature becomes effective until ninety days
after adjournment during these ninety days five six
cent Of the voters petition for referendum the action OF the
legislature must be submitted to the people
Of these % states the committee added the
of fourteen still in session. and the 80 in which
to petition for referendum have not begun to The COM
mttee announced that immediate steps would be taken to have
referendum invoked in these fourteen stats and probably
in others" laE& ###@# zSa5sS
Action in these fourteen states final until the people
have had opportunity act the disters declared Consider
ing only these states and deducng them from the forhree
whose legislatures have acted the committee said showed
that the "drys have captured only 20 states less
than the three-fourths required
The fourteen states referred to Arkansas California
Colorado Idaho Maine Michigan Missouri Nebraska Nevada
New Mexico, Ohio, Utah, Oregon and Washington
Merely another indication OF the desperate attempts made
by the booze interests thwar the will of the majority Of
the nations states is technical proposition in its entirety
and will make difference in the ultimate result if the whiskey
makers allowed to gain their point for the people will
rise Enthusiastically wipe the nefarious business off the map
of the nation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-31
OCEAN HIGHWAY WOULD BRING RESULTS.

What might at first gace be almost impossible
task is the project the Atlantic direct to Duluth
and the head of the lakes but scanning shows that
gigantic it would it really simple matter and
that would open the Of the great northwest direct
to eastern and European ports sE@5
Every conceivable industry, incident to the northwest
would have equal advantages cereals live stock dairy pro-
ducts the Of the great nines the manufactured
ducts Duluth and other cities Not alone this local
national proposition but has the hearty cooperation
Canada in the order Of things that the spirit
of unity prevails.
Enlargement of the Weland canal and the canalzaon
of the ST. Lawrence jointly by Canada and the United States
would bring about saving of millions and would be second
only to the Panama canal. #*#zSa.
In the past the iron and steel industries of Duluth have
felt the discriminatory hand competition and the plus
rail have had their dire effects The highway would
eliminate all this rail rates would drop and thousands of
Others farmers included would benefit from the direct service
This project should merit the hearty support of the entire
northwest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-31
SHOULD RECEIVE scANT ATTENTION.

When certain north Minnesota member the state legs
lature successful in defeating the incumbent absent
the lover there he had defeated reelection
of his home city Now the first shot of the box
he wants insert the probe into the Minnesota public safety
commission for the Governor Bunqust stated he
would the commissions funds for relief of the
victims and the said legislator seeks notorie by batent
wanting to know s
It the safety commission backed and supported by
heroic horde that rushed to the distressed when the elite
of of the stricken communities comfortably situated
in Duluth Superior and other safe cener unindfu of
dions back home and attempts to dscred the work Of
the commission should receive scan attention.
--0--
Mr. Simonds admits President Wilson has the ace. The
quesonis How in the deuce he going to play t?S Paul
Pioneer Press?
some drops the trey he will the Deuce all right
The government is requesting figure up 1919
income that there will be delay turning income
tax schedules at the time is also deicate hntng
at the probability of Victory Liberty loan in the spring
Dr. Lebkneehts death reflect constant
hazard attending the life of revolutions The only thing
which offsets is the fact that contain
dull moment se
have drilled into him where he gets off with congress
patch. Il
The drys satisfied, the are dissatisfied But how
about the class of citizens who
dryer than wet-how do they take it?
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-01-31
ELKo TONIGHT.

Vivian Martin againsappesrs-atth the
Elko theatre tonight III the delight
fully human story that Locke has
given us in "Viviette, and the pro-
ducers have succeeded admirably in
preserving the delicacy and human
ness of it. It is the story OF two
brothers of strongly contrasting
types and how the whimsical, 1irta-
tious "Viviette" comes into their
lives and almost, but not quite,
causes tragedy. ss