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The broad ax., 1919-03-29
WE ARE PRETTY GOOD.

The colored people one meets ev-
cry day are just the average of hu-
mainly. Their standard of goodness
may not be exactly fixed, and whose
standard of goodness is fixed?
We hold our heads high enough
alright, and try to combine spirit
with body which are contradictory,
and pat ouselves on the back believ-
ing what ever chances to come within
vision or mind, but with low, pitt
able little black hearts exercise our
tongues in parading our goodness or
somebody elses miserable misfor-
tunes or faults. We never take the
time to investigate or discover truth,
we pride ourselves on analyzing 9th
ers' character often when we have
no character ourselves.
With minds as dull as a candle
in a skull we rate our mental pab-
ulum above our neighbor and grow
eloquent on our own possibilities,
while we decry the possibility of 9th
ers. We get what we have honestly,
but have grave doubts as to the ways
and means other people acquire what
they have. 1t would be wonderful to
meet joyful, happy human being
with none of the shortcomings of in
telligent humanity, scene devoutly
to be wished.
Selfishness and absolute minuten-
ess of noble human impulses is the
vogue. Devotion to the higher reaches
of truth and sane justice is to say
the most that might be conjured Of
our friends But what a world this
would be if there was truth in the
smile, trust in the act, and sincerity
in the pretense.
In all PROBABILITY it is best that we
poor mortals should not 60 to roost
on the stars, but we should not abide
eontended where there is so much of
pretense and foolish vanity lest we
turn out to be a bowling group of
brigands and yelping hypocrits.
The notion that people are saints
at this epoch fthe world is all bosh.
The people are struggling up toward
freedom from religious bigotry and
intolerance astonishing indeed, the
more one thinks about it. In the light
Of sober sense we are beginning to
sit up and take notice that we are
very much human and in the flesh.
This does not mean that any peo-
pie may trample Gods laws under
unhAIlowed feet, and it neither pre-
sages a freedom to wreckless aban-
don of all the noble principles that
make for decency and condone to
human happiness.
And yet, misery is no indication
of righteousness. nor poverty an in
dication that heaven is a reward for
the sluggard.
Anyhow there's been enough church
church, and shouting and ignorant
tears 10 last Us the next fifty years.
and the economic life OF any race
should not be ehoked out Of it by a |
lot Of hysteris. religious bigotry and
preacher haaquets.
II you're honest you are o. K for
heaven and immortal glory.
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The Critics.

Critics are too apt 70 forget that
rules are but means TO an end: con-
sequently where the ends are differ
ent the rules must he likewise SOL
Coleridge.
The broad ax., 1919-03-29

Never bear more than one kind Of
trouble at q time. Some people bear
three-an they have now. all they
ever had. and all they ever expect to
have.-Anon-
The broad ax., 1919-03-29

The commander Of the forces Of q
large state may be carried on; but the
win Of even a common man cannot be
taken from hIm.-Confncius,
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Thouoh.fui Printer.

The bishop remarked that somebody
had a blank. expressionless face and
the thoughtful printer rendered It -
= sxpressionless face"
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Daily rhouubt

There 10 q feeling Of eternity IN
youth which makes - amends fos ~
wyfking.
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w. d. Scott's Lunch Room q"
Restaurant, 24s E. 35th Street.
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Mrs. F. A. Peyton, News SsAnD'
Confectionery Store. 5O12 S. S'AN
Street.
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Charles F. Mallory's Barber SO'P
and News Stand, 31S E. S5th Strss'
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FROM this DATE ONWARD,
THE BROAD AK Can A.
WAYS BE FOUND ON SALE
AT THE FOLLOWING
NEWS STANDS:

Mrs. L. Graves, The Provident
Candy Shop, Notion Store and News
Stand, Is W. 36th Street, near State.
George /. Martin, Cigar, Notion
Store and News Stand, IS W. 3ls
St., near State.
Edward Felix, Notions, Cigars and
News Stand, 3OO2 S. Dearborn St.
F. Bishop, Cigars, Tobacco and
News Stand, 8 W. 9th Street, near
State.
A. d. Hayes, Cigars, Tobacco, No
ton, Stationery and News Stand
3640 s. State Street.
Dodson's Shoe Shining PariOrs and
News Stand, So. West Corner SSu
and State Streets.
Lawrence NJ. Heard, TrayehH
News Agent, with news stands
1929 s. State st. and So. East COf'
35th and State Streets.
Charles F. Mallory's Barber SO0'
and News Stand, 313 E. 35th Strss
w. d. Scott's Lunch Room q"
Restaurant, 24s E. 35th Street
Louis Wimbley's Shoe Shlni~
Parlors and News Stand, 2s46 SOOD
State Street.
Mrs. F. A. Peyton, News StAnu'
confactionarv Store. 5Ol2 S. StaN
Street
Samuel Taylor. l72s Fulton St
News item left with any Of '''
above news agents prior to Wedn4
day mornings of each week, VIII -
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Louis Wimbley's Shoe Shlnil
ParlOrs and News Stand, 2s46 SOu0
State Street.
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Lawrence N. Heard, Trsveh@
News Agent, with news STANDS
1929 s. State st. and So. East C0f'
35th and State Streets.
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Samuel Taylor. I72S Fulton St

News item left with any OF "
above news agents prior to "eonI
day mornings of each week, VIII :.
their way into the columns OF :.
Broad Ak
The broad ax., 1919-03-29

Dodson's Shoe Shining ParlOrs ana
News Stand, So. West Corner 30"
and State Streets.
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A. d. Hayes, Cigars, Tobacco, No
ton, Stationery and News STAND
3640 s. State Street.
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F. Bishop, Cigars, Tobacco and
News Stand, 8 W. 9th Street, near
State.
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Edward Felix, Notions, Cigars and
News Stand, 3OO2 S. Dearborn St.
The broad ax., 1919-03-29

George /. Martin, Cigar, Notion
Store and News Stand, IS W. 3ls
St., near State.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
10 DlEDGE CANAL
TWENTY FEET DEEP

Specifications for dredging the Ches-
apeake and Delaware Canal, between
st. Georges and the Delaware Railroad
bridge have been completed by the
United States Engineers ONCE, sixth
and King streets, and forwarded TO
Washington for approval.
The specifications call for the dredg-
ing Of ten feet In the canal for three
miles. between th points named. The
canal there already Is ten feet deep,
and The dredging will make it a twenty
foot channel Later, however, the
present level Of the canal viii be low
cred seven feet. so that the total gain
will be only 3 feet. a second dredging
will then be made 10 make the net
depth twenty feet.
The amount Of excavation necessary
for the three miles Is believed 10 total
900 600 cubic yards. 10 Is thought prob
able the contractor who resolves the
work will use a suction and pipe line
dredge.
Bids for the work Will be advertised
for as soon as the specifications have
been approved and returned TO the
Engineer once here.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
RAILROADS TO
CUT OUT TRAINS
Drastic Order in Interest of
Coal Conservation May
Affect State
SUNDAY SPECIALS
ALREADY OFF

Representatives OF more than 100
railroads In the Allegheny district
which includes Delaware, were in con-
ference in Philadelphia today with l..
W. Baldwin, regional director Of rail-
roads and fuel distribution. to deter
mine the new schedule 90 20 into of-
feet next "Wednesday. when many pas
scnger trains In this district will ne
discontinued because of the coal short
age.
So FAR 10 has been definitely decided
that the Broadway Limited" the
lwcnty-hour train between New York
and Chicago on the Pennsylvania rail-
road. and THE Twentieth Century
Limited" on the New York Central
railroad. In the Eastern region, will not
modations between New York and Chi
cagO. and the principal intermediate
cities. can be had on other trains. be-
tween those points, and their with
drawal can be accomplished without a
great amount Of Inconvenience The
action will not only conserve coal. but
will facilitate the hauling OF the large
quantities OF coal that are now moving
from the cast TO the west.
Announcement has been made Of the
withdrawal OF all sunday excursion
trains. beginning tomorrow In making
any reductions or consultations in
regular passenger train schedules. how
over. it will be the policy 90 give the
maximum service with a minimum con-
sumption Of coal.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
NO CLUE YET TO (:
APARTMENT THIEVES

The police are making every effort
TO apprehend the robbers who stola
- $50 Ia gems from the apartments OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. G. Bennett, in the Col
lege Inn, ON Thursday afternoon. So
far no clues have been found, however.
The robberles Of the past week, which
have been confined mostly 10 apartment
houses. have baliled the city detective
bureau. Wednesday the apartment Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac A. Gray, on the
second floor OF the Vernon apartments,
was entered and the intruder stole a
necklace, diamond Gun links and several
valuable rings. the lot being valued at
about $1,000. In this instance the thief
was seen by persons living nearby,
Several weeks ago the apartment Of Mr..
and Mrs. Willard H. Porter, Jr., on the
third floor OF the Donaldson, was en-
tered and a considerable amount or
icwelry and silverware taken. The
apartment Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur NJ.
Natthes, In the Vernon, was robbed
three times recently.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
MARKET SHOWS
CHRISTMAS COLOR

Holly wreaihs appeared in The street
markets today There weren't many OF
them and the wreaths made little
holly so a long way, but The bright
red and green Frightened up the mar
ket considerably. Holly and laurel
wreaths sold for 25 cents each.
II was a great day FOR guiness. at
81 10 Sl25 apiece. Fortunately they
were dead. or the market would have
been a pandemOnmm with their shrill
soprano chorus. Many customers were
buying fresh country sausage by the
yard 10 cost 40 cents and a. cents a
pound, and lay like macaronl in coils
OF four yards or so. Eggs were fairly
plentiful at 90 cents a dozen. There
was much poultry left from Thanksgiv-
ing markets, though turkeys are belne
held for Christmas. Chickens were
about lhc same In price as before
Thanksgiving. $3.50 10 $3.50 per bird,
II was cold standing IN market to-
day. and early closing OF stands was
the rule
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
BRIDGE JUMPER
WAS A. YlNOKON
No News From Wife in Aus
tria, Man Kills Himself
While Despondent
LEFT OLD HOME
SIX YEARS AGO

Worry because he had not heard FOR
three years from his wife and child in
war-torn Austria evidently spurred An
drew Yanokow, Of No. an South Heald
street, TO slash himself and then leap
from Washington street bridge to his
death at noon yesterday.
His body was found crushed on the
rocks beneath the bridge. Nobody
seemed 20 know who the man who
killed himself was, until this morning
when David Cioma. Of No. al South
Heald street, identified the dead man at
the mOrgue as his brother-in-law. An
drew Yanokow. lie was 80 years old,
and had come from Austria six years
ago. leaving his wife and baby there.
lie had not heard from them for three
years and IL worried him considerably.
lie also suffered with stomach trouble,
and 10 is thought that his ailment and
his brOoding over his missing wife
caused him TO become temporarily in
sane lie left his home yesterday morn
ing and wandered out to the bridge
from which he leaped.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
WILLIAM N00NAN
DIES IN SIBERIA

William Noonan, aged q years,
whose home was in this city and who
has a number Of relatives in Whining
ton. a soldier in the American army in
Siberia, was killed on November ia by
accidental poisoning. Local relatives
received a telegram from the War De-.
partment this morning announcing his
death 2nd stating that q letter giving
details would follow.
Noonan enlisted in ihe Signal Corps
about 10 months ago and no word was
received by relatives here from the
Young man since that time. The de-
ceased was not married.
Surviving relatives In this city are
Timothy Noonan, an uncle, OF No. 100
Union street, Patrick Noonan, Of No.
COZ pine streets, grandfather; Elizabeth
Noonan. an aunt Of the same address; {;
James F. Noonan, and Thomas Noonan,
uncles, and Mrs. John T. Connor, an
amt
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
WANTED S0N-!N-LAW
TO KNOW HIS PLACE

Dispute between George Heal and his
mother-in-law. as 10 whether a door
In the house should be open or shut
led 10 Georges arres; on a charge Of
breach OF the peace, preferred by the
mother-in-law. lie was dismissed,
however, when given a hearing before
Deputy Judge Finger, In Municipal
Court this morning.
Mrs. Laura street, the mother-in-
law. said that she did not want any
thing done 10 George. but merely
wanted the court TO instruct him as TO
his "place." she declared that she
will not take a "crack" or her SON
in-law or any other man. for that mat
ter. she stated that George. because Of
the door episode, struck her last nirlt.
George denied striking Mrs Street,
and stated that he pays the rent Of
the house in which they live. and sup
ports both his wife and his mothcr-ln-
law.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
COME LOOK US OVER,
MISS CHICAG0AN!

Homer C. simmons. clerk Of City
Council, enjoyed a good laugh ms
morning a. the expense Of a woman
who signed herself. Myrtle Moore. of
Chicago. who evidently thinks Whining
ton is a village, she addressing a letter
Town Clerk or Railroad Agent, VIII
mington. DEL The writer is asking TO
locate a Mrs. Helen NJ. Guthrie.
Mr.. Simmons also received letter
today from o New York man who Is
seeking information about J.. A. Kelly.
who lived at No. s3i Market street In
1873. and James =. Mason. who lived
at that address In 1850, and James ".
Pickett. who resided at No. 623 West
Sixth street In 1880. The written said
that these three men in their early
days purchased a popular weekly and
he desired 10 get copies from them.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
WHO'LL MAKE XMAS
HAPPY FOR THESE?

Near Wilmington, across from Hope
Farm is a little house called sunny
brook Cottage"
Here are eleven children. seven girls
and four boys, being made well and
strong. expecting the most wonderful
Christmas this year that they have ever
had, and the managers are asking the
public 20 help item.
The boys want Santa Claus TO bring
them bicycles, klddy cars, trlcycles,
roller skaes, books. footballs, etc.
The girls all are asking for dollies
that go to sleep. that they can dress
and undress. doll cradles. handker-
chiefs, hair ribbons, etc.
Mrs. Doonald 5. AshbroOk and Mrs.
George 5. Capelle. Jr., have been named
as a special Christmas committee TO as
sist the regular entertainment commit
tee and they would be very glad for
gifts Of used or new toys, books, etc
Gifts Of money also would be accept
able.
Any contribution may be sent care Of
Mrs. J. Bail Peirce, Red Cross Rooms.
Old Town Hall.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
'AY0RS PR VATELY
OWNED U. S. MARINE

The Chamber Of Commerce OF the
United States today submitted TO its
1896 member organizations the report
OF its committee on ocean transpOrta-
tiOn concerning disposal by the Gov
ernment Of 2OOO or more merchant YES
sells the Shipping Board now possesses,
or has under contract.
The various Chambers Of Commerce
are 10 vote on the committees recon-
mendations and will determine the at
titude Of the National Chamber on a
question, which will soon come forward
for Congressional action. The commit
tee recommendations are:
4. That wooden vessels and steel
vessels under 6OOO tons dead weight. be
sold on the best terms obtainsble from
American or foreign bidders.
,. That other government-owned
vessels be sold 10 regional associations
for transfer al cost TO private individ-
uals and corporations Of the several re-
giOns.
3. That the government absorb the
difference between the war cost and the
present value, as a war loss.
a. That there be freedom from regu-
lation as TO routes and rates.
.. That there be restriction for a
period Of years upon transfer 90 for
cign nag Of steel vessels over 6000 tons
dcadwcight purchased from the gov
ernment.
o. That preference be shown for
American underwriters, and that the
underwriting market of the world DE
used for insurance not covered 10y
American underwriters, without inter
yentiOn by government insurance.
Z. That encouragement be given L
an American classification society.
s. That Congress be asked to max
a general declaration Of a policy O
give aid toward the main;encnce OF
privately owned and operated American
merchant marine.
O. That the operation OF the compe
tent American shlpbuildlng yards, OF
private account both as 10 yaids anC
The vessels they construct, be con-
tinued
The Board Of Directors OF the loca
Chamber of Commerce has voted favor
ably on all nine questions. thereby
approving OF the recommendation.
made by a special committee
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
HELP WAS NEEDED .
TO TAKE NEGRO GIRL

Deputy Sheriff Thomas X. Parker
Yesterday afternoon took into custody
Henrietta Rudolph, i6 years old, for
whom the Juvenile Court officials have
been seeking on a charge OF being in
corrigible. She was taken 20 the de
.cntion house.
sheriff Parker was passing Fifth and
jefferson streets when he saw Henriet-
Ia making things a little lively for ner
sister. Mary Rudolph, p years old. lie
nterceded, and when told by the older
ylrl that She had been told by the Ju-
venile Court officials TO detain Hen
rictta the next time she saw her, he
look the girl to the detention house.
sheriff Parker had to deputize a civilian
to drive the machine because Of the
struggle put up by the girl.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
FISH POUND CASE
NOW UP TO BAKER

At the conclusion Of the hearings on
the fish pound cases IN the rooms OF
the Board OF Education yesterday, the
district board OF engineers held a meet
ing, and decided what recommendations
should be sent 20 Washington. The
board would not make these recon-
mendatloPs public What action the
board tOoI on the matter Of the fur
nlshing OF $500 bond for each ash
pound ownAr. and the payment OF $50
for inspect on charges Is a matter OF
considerable conjecture.
The secretary OF war will announce
his decision In this case In short
time.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
FIVE DiPHTHERIA
CASES In CITY

With Ave cases OF diptherla reported
during the past week the Health Board
records show that the disease which
has been prevalent here for the past
three months Is not diminishing TO any
extent. During the past week one
death from the disease was reported,
making a total OF nine deaths from this
ailment In the past eight weeks. Dur
Ing that same period 80 cases OF the
disease has been reported.
The records of the Health Depart
ment for the past week shows PC
deaths. 20 births and 81 marriages as
compared with - deaths, 62 births and
81 marriages for the corresponding per
iOd last year.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
LITIGATION OVER STOCKINGS.

Judge Helsel, In Court or Common
Pleas yesterday, reserved decision in
the case Of the Orion Knitting Mills
against Harry Brodsky Brodsky claimed
that the plaintiff delivered an order Of
,econd-grade stockings while the plain
iii contends that the stockings We're Of
the first grade.
Brodsky claimed that the stockings
were worth Si.75 a dozen and Robert
Chaiken testified that they were valued
at Si.S5 a 6ozen, retail. G. B. Gould.
agent for tie manufacturers. testified
that the hose were worth $3.50 a dozen.
Judgment for Si02.jO for the plaintiff
in the case Of George c.. Collins VS.. Nit
chell Pryor for damages in a motor
cycle sale. Henry r. Isaacs appeared
for the plaintiff and Edmund :. Hellings
represented Collins.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
ANDERSON BIGAyY
CASE CONTINUED

Hearing in the case Of George l..
alias Grover Lee Anderson, charged
with bigamy, was continued until neXl
wednesday, by Deputy Judge Finger, in
Municipal Court this morning, at the
request Of Philip /. Garrett. attorney
for the defendant. Bail was set at $1,000
Il is alleged that Anderson. after living
three years with his second wife, who
was Miss Cecilia Pasota, was confront
ed by his first wife, whom he declared
had committed suicide before he mar
ried the second time, July /, 1916. His
first marriage took place July, 1910,
Mrs. Anderson No. lives in Hartford,
Conn.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
0VERHEATLD STOVE
STARTS THIS FIRE

Pire, caused by an overheated stove
in a second-story room at No. 9i3 Mar
ket street. this morning brought the
Fame company chemical apparatus 10
the scene in a hurry. The flremen eX-
tinguished the blaze before serious
damage was done. The room In which
the fire occurred was occupied by a
man, who was absent at the time. The
damage was slight.
Members OF the Fame company to
day laudcd the traffic police along Mar
ket street for the manner In which they
managed drivers Of vehicles. The FIRE
men were not compelled 10 stop their
machine once on the way 20 the fire,
despite the heavy traflc in the street.
the officers clearing the road FOR them.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
WOMANs CLUE MEETING.

special to The Evening Journal.
NEWPORT, Dec. 6.-The weekly busi-
ness and social meeting Of the Woman's s
Club Of Newport. was held Wednesday
evening at the home Of Mrs. John A.
CranstOn.
The speaker was Mrs. A. D. Warner,
president OF the State Federation OF
Clubs, who talked on general club
work.
A report was received from the COM
m'ttee in charge Of arrangements for
the dance which the club will give in
The Masonic Temple. on New Years
eve. Mrs. J. Harmer Rile is chairman
OF this committee, and is arranging a
delightful affair.
The next meeting OF the club will be
held at the home OF Mrs. William
Crawford. Justis street; Miss Edith L.
Hughes, State chairman Of thrift, will
speak.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
NU-RUB OINTMENT FINE
FOR COLDS, SORE THROAT
LoosENs CONGESTION OVER
NIGHT

Nu-Rub Ointment - counter-irritant
clean, sweet smelling and exceptionally
penetrating, "Acts like magic Simply
apply to parts afflicted. in a moment
the blood tlngles Nu-Rub generates
its own heat and penetrates thru the
pores. After all, that comforting,
soothing, cooling, feeling. It's great.
Physicians and nurses recommend Nu-
Rub for rheumatism, Lumbago. Neu-
rslgla. Headache, Sliif Joints, and sore,
aching muscles. Even the vapOr II in
haled Is fine for head colds. and open
ing clogged nOstrils. Get a jar today
all dru gglsts, 35c., toe, 500 Jars. The
Nu-Rub Ointment Co., Phila.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
ONE dis IN Linn.

UNION CITY. Ga, Dec. G. United
Press Ono life was lost and property
damage running into thousands Of dol
lars was done here carly today whoa
1re destroyed the main business us
trict.
Robert Burdett. ~. night telephone
operator. lost his life when the tele-
phOne exchange burned.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
WHO WANTS GIFT PENCILS?

Until December 10 orders for ind!-
vidual name pencils for Christmas may
be sent TO Mrs. Donald S Ashbrook, or
any other member OF the candy COM
mitiee OF the Home Of Merciful Rest.
The pencils sell at 10 cents a pen
Gil and come in holly boxes, holdirs
three, six or twelve.
The committee Is still desirous OF
having clean, empty candy boxes which
may be left at the Red Gross rooms.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
eocI,I NICuT ron Y MEN.

Al the musicale and social Of the Y.
NJ. C.. 4. Mems Dormltory Association
last night. an enjoyable time was spent
Miss Edna r. Bradn IA furnished violin
solos. and Miss Isabelle B. Wales sang
solos. Miss Mabel Hurley was accom-
panst
lee cream and cake were served at
The conclusion Of the evening. A mum
bcr Of similar affairs VIII take place
during the winter months at the \.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
DENIED DIVORCE, MUST
SUPPORT HIS FAMILY

The case OF Benjamin F. Lare, charg-
Cd with non-support OF his wife and
two children, was continued until Tues
lay, al the request Of John T. Lynn,
attorney for the defendant, by Deputy
Judge Finger, in Municipal Court this
morning A temporary order OF $40 a
week was fixed against the defendant.
Lare was denied a divorce decree from
his wife in Superior Court yesterday.
The case Of Harry r. Truitt, charged
with non-support Of his wife, was
continued until Friday.
Evening journal., 1919-12-06
10 DRAFT REsOLUnONs.

AZ a special meeting Of the Delaware
Horse Show Association, on Thursday
evening. J. Writ Willis, Reuben Satterth-
waite, Jr. and James p. Winchester
were appointed committee to prepare
a resolution on the death OF Howard T..
Wallace, who was president Of the as
sociation.