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Evening journal., 1920-05-21
FISHERMEN NOW
AFTER STURGEON

pENNSGROVE. n. j.. May 2i-With
the shad season waning, fishermen
this week began to catch sturgeon In
large numbers. Several Of the big
fish have been purchased for a local
caviar packing house. one fisherman
at Bayside landed cow sturgeon
which produced i03 pounds OF roe,
for which he-Was paid So "a pound
soon after he had taken the ilsh from
the water.
Sturgeon meat generally Is selling
FOR 33 cents a pound wholesale. ano
even the big nsh without tho roe are
proving prize catches for the fisher
men,
Evening journal., 1920-05-21
D. A. R. PLEDGES
HELP TO ARMENIA

A set OF resolutions drawn up at
the National Conference OF the
Daughters OF the American Revolu-
tlon in Washington. endorsing and
pledging support TO the work OF the
Near East has just been received by
Mrs. Salllc NJ. Council 1907 Penn
sylvania avenue. head OF the local
chapter OF the ID. A. r.
Ia view Of the sunerings which
Armenia has endured at the hands
OF the Turk, the delegates OF the
conference were agreed that 10 was
their duty, as inheritors OF the ideals
Of their forefathers, TO make il FIRST
part Of their program for the coming
Evening journal., 1920-05-21

Inspector Preston has issued the
following building permits:
TO Jacob protigal. 322 East Second
street, alterations, S25.
TO Marion Carpenter, 22i0 Market
street, addition, $3.50.
TO David Forwood, pos Market
street. addition, $3.50.
To Georgia Brothers. west side OF
Mcdowell street. between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, garage, $1,000.
To S. n. Snellenburg and Company
southeast corner Seventh and Market
streets, addition, $500.
TO Horace Warrington. 1905 Clayton
street, alterations. $50; Fred krapf
builder.
Evening journal., 1920-05-21
TATuEn IN SONS PULPIT.

The Rev. bdANord l.. HUBBARD, y. d.,
the father OF the Rev. Carlisle l..
pastor OF 81. pauls Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, viii preach at
both services next Sunday at 81.
pauls Church The pastor of st.
paurs Church is spending ten days
a 1.-THE General Conference Of the
Methodist Church, which is now IN
Evening journal., 1920-05-21
nIILnING pERNnTs.

year TO aid IN the rescue and saliva
iion OF these people.
Evening journal., 1920-05-21

These pumps are actually
worth S785; comparison
viii prove that But our
re gular money-saving
prices bring them to you
at S5.85 and now, we
have cut deep into this,
bringing to you these SUI
perb pumps for as little
as $4.65. The pumps
featured here and Illus
trated above-are among
the seasons most popular
models, suitable for every
occasion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
PRESIDENT NOlgHIKA TES
DR. HUGH s. CUNNING :
AS SURGEON GENERAL
Ndtire OF Hampton, University
Of Virginia Graduate, VIII
Succeed Blue.
[By Associated Press. 1

MASHlNGTUN. Jan. .7.--Dr. Hugh
=; cumming was today nominated by
president Wilson TO be surgeon
general of the United states Public
Blue. - iNuPerl
DIR. Cumming was born In Harm
ton. Va. August IL, 1869. and Was
graduated in medicine from the Uni
VerSity OF Virginia in 1893
re served Two years in St I,ukc's
Hospital. Richmond and thcn cntcrcI
me marine hospital service in New
ioEK. lie was stationed for a time
Returning 10 the United Statcs bc
was quarantine officer for four ycors
At Hampton Roads. and then wcnf
back 10 Washington, where he va
connected with the bactcrioloriro, do-
partment OF the United States, PuhIic
Health Service.
In December, 1915, he was sent TO
Europe and a letter from Mrs. Cum
ming on January 5, said that DR.. Cum-
Stantinoplc.
General Bluc has served two terms
as surgeon general. He was first an.
n,oihtrd during tho administration or
i,rcsiienl TAFT and rcappointcd bv
lIeHiacnt wilson. During the Taft
administration the regulations were
ChhnEed to make the term or the
;. ..rScon general for years instead
OF serving indefinitely, and il was said
today that this was the reason VIZ
pr, Blue was not reappointed.
Ut. bluc Will remain in tho Publi,
health Service. probably with the rank
OF an assistant surgeon general. doing
research work which he has under
way including the fight on influenza.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
DES MONIES FARM EDITOR
ENTERS WILSON CABINET
tary OF Agriculture, Houston
Succeeding Carter Glass.
ONE OTHER CHANGE COMING
Secretary OF Interior Lane Will Re-
tire to Private Life in Short Time.
But -Four Members of Original
Cabinet Remain.
Nv Assccintcd prn.. !

WASIi1NGTON. Jan. 27.-Two moro
changes in President Wilson's Cabi-
net were made today and third is
expected in the future.
David Franklin Houston. of St
LOUIS, Mo. who has been Secretary or
Wilson inistration. was given the
treasury portfolio and Edwin l.. Mere
dith. of pcs Moines, Iowa. was named
ment of Agriculture.
The third Cabinet change expected
soon is the appointment of Secretary.
X. Lane, VINO desires to retire to prf-
vate life. Mr.. Lanes, successor has
generally would not hazard n guess
as to whom II would be.
Surprises Omcialdom.
In selecting Mfr. Houston to succeed
Garter Glass as Secretary Of tho Treas
ury. the President ran counter to all
Euesscs of administration officials.
most OF whom had expected Assistant
Secretary Leffinswell to be given tho
In choosing Mr.. Meredith 10 succeed
Mr. Houston the President selected a
man. Mr. Meredith is the editor OF
"Successful Farming" and before cs-
taNi,IhnE ia ,ho r,t that nansr was publisher
president OF the Associated Advertis
ing Clubs of the World. a director OF
the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, AMI
of the Treasury Department appointed
in 1917.
In a statement today at Miami, Fla,
Mr., Mcredith said one of his lrs,
undertakings. as head OF tho !Agricul
ture Department, would be to work out
some method of getting crops to mar
He is expected In Washington within
a day or two to take up his duties
Houston Succeeds GInss.
Meanwhile, Mr. Houston will sue.
coed Mr.. Glass, who Will take his sea,
in tho Senate TO fill the unexDired
term OF tho late Senator Martin oi
taN{rElnia, after serving az Secretary ot
the Treasury for a littio moro than ]
year. hn
When Secretary Lane passes out OF
the Cabinet only four OF 'thc Presi.
dents original official family will re.
main. Beside MIR. Houston they arr
secretary Daniels. of the Navy Denart
/ mcnt; Secretary Wilson. OF the Labo
department, and Postmastcr-G G encra
EurlcSon.
Mr.. Wilson has had two secretarie.
or Statc-". j. Bryan and Robert
Lansing; two Secretaries of War
/, !.indlcy NJ Garrison and Newton -
Baker: three Attorneys General
James Clark McReynolds now an As
sociatc Justice of the Supreme Court:
?hnmas Watr Gregory and y. Mitchell
t'aIIncr; two Secretaries OF Commerce
William G. Ilcdiicld and Joshua w,
alexander; and three Secretaries of
the Troasury--William O. McAdoo,
carter Glass and David F. Houston.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
QUITS MEXICO CITY POST
AMBASSADOR FLETCHER
TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION
'e'eran american Diplomat Consider.
u'IIc Enort To Bring Car
ranzn tn See Reason.
INV Associntcd prs.s 1

w WASHlNGTON. Jan. 27.-Henrv y
rIctcher has signed as United States
atnDassador TO Mexico. to take erect
In the course of the next few weeks
r, Ih3se who know the reason for Mr..
fietcherS decision say that he was
convinced that continuation or me
efforts lie has made during the fomr
years in which he has held this i'm.
portant post to bring the Carranzn
government into accord with the IInited
states government on the many !rritnt-
ing issues which have arisen. involy
ing inc protection Of American lives
ana property rights. would he futile.
ME-. tietcher's resignation was not
In"S''iN Iast determined upon, and in fact.
las i;ist sumner, summer he sought to term nate
ms relations with the State Depart
mIent. But owing to the state of nub.
nc business and the illness OF some or
me higher officials of the department
ne was induced to remain in Wash :
ington TO act as adviser to the secrn
IarY in matters relating not only to
MeX.co; but all Latin-Amcrica.
AIT fletcher was appointed ambas
sador TO Mexico in February 1916 but
aid a not go to Mexico City until the
February OF the following year. He
nad previously been ambassador 70
Chilc, and was connected with tho di
plonatic service for eighteen wears.
Little more than TWO months aftor
ms ARRIVAL he was Kissed in tho Mcyi
can Cnamber of Deputies when he nj .
lendcu inc opening session
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
YOUNG WANAMAKER rs
RESCUED OFF FLORIDA
WITH PARTY IN PLANE
Picked Up at Sea Long Orcrdue
on Right to Miami From
Bahamas.
il3y Associated prcs,.l

VEST PALM BEACH, FLA. Jan. 81.
,Rodinan Wanamakcr. H., OF Philadci-
phis. and i've other persons. sixteen
nourS overdue in a Scaplanc from the
bahama Islands 20 Miami. were res
cucd today near the Florida coast. ac-
cordinS To a telegram received here
tonight from lieutenant Commander
plane.
In the party besides Mr. Wanamaker
and Commander McCulloch. it was,
said here. were .Iack Rutherford, OF
New York and Newport: Caleb Bragg,
of New York; Gurmcc Mum, OF Phila :
York.
Eleven planes and several naval
vessels along the coast had been or
dcrcd out TO search for the party,
which left West End. Grand Baham.,
Island. yesterday afternoon 10 return
to Florida. Tho message from Com
mandcr McCull"ch was sent to Mrs.
charles Mum here. but gave no de-
tails except that all had been rescued
seventeen miles at sea II was filed
at Jupiter Lighthouse and asked that
warm clothing he sent.
The six passenger seaplane in which
the party was travelling was an lis
navy type. said TO be owned by young
Wanamakcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
LABOR WHOLLY OUT
OF BRITISH CABINET
WHEN BARNES QUITS
HifhdraicuL From Coalition
Government Nay Cause
Ministry Shake Up.
TBy Associated Prrss.

LONDON, Jan. 27-GeorEe N;coll
Earnes, minister without portfolio. has
resigned from the Cabinet The sig
nii!cance OF his resignation lies in the
fact that il is the final withdrawal OF
labor from the coalition government.
WIN the Labor party, after the ar
misticc, called upon the Labor minis
tcrs TO Quit the government, Mr.. Barnes
elected. 10 remain, on the ground that
il was his duty to remain until peace
was ratified.
The food ministry will come to An
end within !. few months. and it is
expected that George II. Roberts, tho
only important La borite now In the gov
crnmcnt, will follow Mr.. Barnes. There
are rumors tonight that there will be
This Il is uniikoiy, at least until after the the
Paisley election, in which Premier
Asquith is a candidate. the result of
which will be unknown until towards
the end of February.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
HOLD FIRST JOINT SESSION
10 DISCUSS STATE BUDGET
various Department Head, tnn,,r =,
sent Schedules for Proposcd
Expenditures

mn ial joint hearing on the state
nuasot, provided for under tho Vjro
Sinia budget aw. was held in tho
s.ate Corporation Commission couri :
room yesterday morning heginninr ;, >
:" O'Clock. Several State department
lncludlnS the Auditor OF Public Nc
counts. the Secretary OF the Common
TWcalth. the State Treasurer and Tho
nivlslon OF the Dairy and Food Com
missioner missioner OF the Department OF Acri-
culture. were heard
=, senator w. 4. Garrett chnjrrhan of
me senate Finance Committee. ana
DelcSate j. Sinclair Brown, chairman
OF INC House Appropriations Commit
ec. we're requested by the committees
10 arrange schedule for the State do =
hearings. ring
The state Normal School and can
erhi Nichols, representing the Virginia
MlIitarE Institute. will be heard to-
night at O'Clock. at which time tho
committee again will meet.
Ihcse hearings, Chairman Brown
stated last night, will facilitate con
s,deration By the joint committee OF
me budget bill. Departments and in
stitutions that are disgruntIed ara
asked ASK to lay their grievances before
the Joint committee. which will tnlxo
steps to sec that all such are satise
hcd as Tar as the states funds will
permit. "'''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
TOW. DISABLED TRANSPORT
INTO HARB0R AT HALIFAX
Arrival OF Poyvhntnn Ends Ten-Dny
Battle With InceSsnnt
SfOrmB,
TRY Associated Press.

HAIIFANI Jan. 27.-The disabled
United States Army transport Powha-
tan was towcd into Halifax harbor at
7:30 this evening. Captain Randall,
her commander. reported that with the
exception OF three men Slightly i'll, all
was well on board.
The safe arrival Of the Powhatan
with her crew of $50 men ends ten
day battle with inccssant storms
under extreme conditions of hardship.
which opened on January is, when the
distressed vessel, then about GOO miles
from land. sent out wireless appeals
for aid. She then had on board Ell
passengers. including women and
children. who suffered for five days be-
fore weather conditions permitted
their transfer at night to the trans
port Northern Pacific. The passen gers
arrived safely in New York last Satur-
Qay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
NEXT MEETING OF LEAGUE
COUNCIL WILL BE I'm LONDON
VIII Consider Consultation Of Perm,-
heht Court of International
Justice.
FBv EssOcllted Press. I

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2T-Thc second
meeting or the council of the league
oi nations, which in reality Will be
me hrst actual business meeting. will
nc heid In London probably February
today. ''''e
At this meeting the council plans to
enter upon consideration of one Of the
most important subjects with which
OF peace, namely, the constitution OF
~. permanent Court OF international
IL IS learned that the launching OF
the Permanent Court of InIcrnatio ionai
Justice has been decided upon after
great hesitation. because this was one
nt Lnc features OF the peace program
me greatest interest, in fact having
originated the project as one OF the
Dest means or preventing wars by re-
sort to judicial process
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
MAKE X-RAY PICTURE
OF ERzBERGER'S INJURY
Examination shows That Bullet
spifntcred Part of Shoulder blade
and Is Firmly Imbcddcd

BERLIN, Jan. 27.-An N-ray cxan;-
nation of the wound suffered bv
Matthias ErzberEcr. vicc-Premier and
Minister OF Finance, who waa shot
yesterday by Oltwig Won HirschfcId
as he was leaving the Criminal Courts =
building, shows that the bullet spliut
cred part OF Herr ErZhcrgcr's should
err blade, where II is firmly lodged The
wound is extremely painful. with miIch
bleeding. Herr ErZbcrgcr has no fc
Vcr hut is very weak
iiirschfeld, IN the course OF his ex-
animation today expressed tho onin-
ion that Germany must be freed of
Erzbcrgcr. Erzbcrgcr has appointed
Cnder-Sccretary Mocsle as his deputy
according to the Lokal Anzeirer TEs
Erzbcrgcr- Hclncrich trial has been
adjourned until next Eriday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
Wood Enters Pcpn,y,vop,, 1,,c,,

VIEW 1UitN. Jan. 27.-Major General
Leonard Wood will enter the fight for
delegates in all congressional districts
in Pcnnsylvania, according to an an
nouncement made here tonight by Rep
manager for tho Wood campaign com.
mittec. Under the Pennsylvania pri-
mary laws the last fling day is April
held on May 8.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
No t obacco League Now
Planning Great Drive
my UNIVERSAL Servicc.I

INDItNAPOLIS, IND, Jun. 2T.-
Plans for making the United States
smokclcss IN well aS drinkIcss
were discussed tOdny ut the Stnte
convention OF the No-Tobacco
League.
Grucsomc pictures OF tho evil ef-
fccts of nicotine were painted for
'he ~hihcatton of the delegates by
scrcrn1 speakers. male md female
~ wns alleged, among other
thihSs. that use of the weed hns n
"wnrfinE effect tho growing
generation. and the hope was cx-
pressed that ere long tho nntion
VII send Lady Nicotine to Join John
BarIeyc0rn in exile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
M0DIFlES WHISKY RULE
Kramer Orders Collectors 10 SuppIy
Ncw York Hospitals with Liquor
for "I'lu." Victims.
IRy Universal Service.
Ian oz nrA,,rA,

WASHINGTON Jan. 27-Prohibi-
tion Commissioner Kramer today wired
the internal revenue collector OF the
New York district to supply whisky
to hospitals. which apply for the
liquor for use among influenza patients
without compelling them to undergo
tho regular procedure of filing a hond
and then awaiting Its approval In
WASHINGTON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
HOUSE VOTES TO REFER SUFFRAGE ISSUE TO PEOPLE N
URGES DLSHONORABLE DISCHARGE FOR ADMIRAL SIMS
Flu SPREADS IN RICHMOND BUT DEATH RATE SLON
Says Universal Training
Will Cost Billion
IHy Annocfnted Prcsa.l


WASHINGTON, jan. .7.-Politi-
cal oblivion for tho leaders of the
purity responsible for adoption OF
universal military training was
predicted in the House todny by
Representative MondcII. of wyom-
ing, the Republican lender. The In
ttial cost OF the plan would be $1.-
ooO,0OO,O0O, nc sniJ, requiring an
additional bond issue.
Nen cannot be trained for n
mere pittnnce," he continued. at
costs ~ 900 for six montlis' training
Tor every mum In the regular syn-
TEN. This amount would he ex-
cecdcd for men undergoing their
hrSt training. because of additional
clothing and other equipment costs.
1--WE would also need $4,000 uddI-
tionai ofhcers. Three hundred mil
Hon dollnrS would be ncccAsnry TO
put camps and canton nts In con-
ditiOn and SGO.OOO,000 In required
for their maintenance each ycnr."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
T|E-UP ON TRAINING BILL
OKLAHOMA REPUBLICAN
REFUSES APPOINTMENT
Representative Hondcl Asserts Adop-
tion OF LcEislRtiOn VIII Cast Party
Into Political Oblivion.
Lny A..ocla,ed Prcn.l

wAsHISGToN. Jan. s7.-variance
between Republican leaders OF the
senate and House on enactment OF
ton today came out in the open.
Closely following Incorporation yes
tcrday OF universal training provision
senate Military Committee, with seven
out OF nine Republicans voting in the
a,iiirmnt!re, representative Mondell Of
wyoming. Republican leader in the
House. declared in an address today
that leaders OF the party responsible
ior inauguratior Of such legislation
senator Wadsworth. of New York.
Chairman OF the Military Committee.
yesterday estimated that adoption OF
four mqnths' training for ali youths
between the ages OF Is and 81, Inclusive.
would enable such "a reduction in the
regular army establishment as TO cut
l09o9o,oo0 to approximately 100000
00c
Unable 10 Report Dill.
Chairman Wadsworth was unable TO
report tho army reorganization bill
morrow.
The universal training controversy
also was brought into tho surface dur,
sentative narreld. Republican. Okla
homa, elected recently ona platform op.
:
ncnt 10 the House Military COMMITTEES
lie wrote Representative Mondcll
sire to be the center OF a CONTROVERSY"
adding, n nc were a member OF the
Military Committee nc would be forced
10 vote against compulsory military
framing because hc had been elected
on such PLATFORM.
When Mr.. Harrcld was selected bv
me committee on committees, Rcpub-
Ncan leaders objected strenuously be-
cause of his opposition TO universe |
training. Ills vote, IL mas said would
nave resulted in n committee dead
lock on the question.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
WYOMING RATIFIES SUFFRAGE
Willie Governor of Ncvndn CnU. S,c-
,cin Session To Act on Federal
Amendment.

CFIEI ENNE, WYO. Jan. 27-Tbe
extra session Of the Wyoming Ieg's-
iature today completed ratification OF
the woman's suffrage amendment to
the Federal Constitution. when tho
House passed the bill, ~ to o. The
Senate acted yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
SNOW HALTS NEWBERRY CASE
Trains Bringing Defendants md Tales
men to Trinl Unable to Reach
City In Time,

GRAND RAPIDS. Jan. 27.-Trial of
United States Senator Truman II. New
berry. and 1873 co-defendants. on
charges Of election fraud and con-
spiracy, scheduled to begin here to-
day. failed to get under way because
OF the enforced absence OF number
number of whom wero delayed by
snowbound trains. Court adjourned
this afternoon until tomorrow morn
ing without having started selection
OF n jury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
NEvADA'S GOVERNOR CALLS
SPECIAL SESSION FEBRUARY z

RENO. NEVs' NTEIV:s'V'JJiun Ian. rF:s F:os5Icovernor
Boyle issued a call today for a special
session of the Nevada Legislature TO
consider ratification of the Federal suf-
fraGc amendment
The Legislature is to convene for one
daN. February q.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
CAN HOLLAND HOLD WILHEl NJ
Allies Send Note Asking Dutch to Civ.
some Guarantee to Retain Him
Permanently.
IBv VniH"rsal Service. I

1U.HI'O.H' JaI Zt,.The allies. ac-
coruihs 10 the Daily Express, arc
about 20 ask the Dutch roycrnmcnt
whether. in view of its refusal to sur
render the eX-Kaiser. it Is prepared
20 guarantee its ability to retain him
VIII ask the Dutch government IL IL
Is prepared to give assurances Will
hclm VIII be unable to escape TO Ger
many should developments there
tempt him TO seek his restoration as
Emperor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
WILLIAM WOODHEAD DIES
Former President of Associated Adv.
fisins Clubs OF World Heart
Disease Victim.
, BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO. Jan. 27--WiIiiam Wood
head Of New York. SIS. formerly pres.
idcnt OF the Associated AdvertIsinc
Clubs OF the World. dropped dead In
the Union League Club today Of hear,
disease. Mr.. Woodhead was publicity
manager Of Sperry & Hutchinson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
CHICAGO COPS VERY SOBER
For First Time In Twenty Yenrs To.
lice Trial board Docket
Is Ibiank.
BY Isentiatcd Press.

CHICAGO, Jan. 27.--For tho first
time In twenty years the police trial
board docket tomorrow will not con-
tain case. Prohibition, in my opin-
ION, Is responsible" said President
Perry B. Coffin, OF tho Civil Service
Commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28
INind One Jurnr tn rrx 4 ~ ~

MoNTESANO. WASH, Jan 27.-Ex-
animation, of talesmen in tho case OF
the World. charged with the Armistice
Day murders. continued here today
Only ono temporary Juror, John G.
Connor, remained in the jury box late
today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28

How TO Make Spnrk-PIug Tester
AND how to do and make many other
aseIui thtngs fully described in Feb
news stands.-Ady,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-28

Ex-kniscr Celebrates Birthdny.
THE HAGUE, Jan. 27.---FormcT En-
peror William observed his sixty-iirst
birthday--his second since he has been
at AmcronEen-today.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-07-08

answered when they arise, and read
in leisurely way some long
articles which have only skinned
through before. But really, have
very little time for reading or study,
as I sleep morning and afternoon,
and 60 TO bed early at night. II |
ever do come out Of this weakness
and stupor, | hope TO be a better
neighbor and friend than | have
been in the strenuous years of the
past.
IL does seem TO me that with the
start Berea had three years ago, if
| could have gone ahead with full
strength for seven years more until
| was 70-we could have made q
great beginning in the task of
abolishing poverty and ignorance
and lawlessness in our Southern
mountains. But God has others to
do his work, and | take my place
with the great company of those
work is done. These per-
sonsl words are for the many whose
kind letters I cannot now answer
one by one. wish you to know
that | am very happy, and very
grateful for my friends.