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Evening journal., 1917-12-31

cult and thsnkless office than First Ses
Lord, and few who have filled II hav,
Ions escaped cen ure, even if-perhap:
il should rather be said especially If
they have many friends ip the Fleet
No naval officer OF rank could go tc
Whitehall without some mlsgivings
Hawke himself. though a national hero
was subjected as head OF the Admiral
ty to hearty abuse. and the manner Ia
which "Junlus" at last recommended
that no expense should be spared 10
secure him an honorable and affluen'
retreat" Is very like the condescendlne
style OF 1.-The Daily Mail" and The
Saturday Review" toward the late First
Sea Lord.
Sir Rosslyn Wemyss Is trusted in the
navy as a singularly able and energetic
officer. He has now served some months
as Second Sea Lord, and In the quail
ity Of administrator has. no doubt,
satisfied Sir Eric Geddes. The y ocess
viii probably be continued AID we
shall hear Of further changes In the
constitution Of the board but for
evidence OF the changes so warmly de-
msnded by the more noisy critics we
shall probably have to wait indefinitely
and for a very obvious reason The
fact Is that the clamor has not ap-
parently been Inspired by any definite
conception Of reform. Everyone Is un-
easy, every one Is conscious Of being
more or less or the defensive, but no
one seems to have a clear plan Of ac-
tlon.
For this reason 70 Is impossible to
regard the ousting OF Sir John Jellicoe
as an event certain 10 be followed by
extraordinary consequences 4 II were
clear that he was a stumbling block,
II we had any reaeon 10 believe that
those who drove him from office had
we'll considered plans for dealing with
the ever-present submarine menace or
for spelling the German fleets the
changes at the Admiralty might be
hailed with more enthusiasm. But
though there has been a great deal
Of talk about aggressive action and the
Importance Of decisive victory, the
most industrious Of the takers have
failed hitherto either to make IL clear
what course they have In mind or 10
how that the new men are capable
OF executing their purpose, IT, indeed,
they have any Il Is true that the re-
formers have dwelt very earnestly on
the advantages Of youth and energy,
but how their energetio young men
are to be turned to account when they
get them we are not told
1t is hard to resist. the conclusion
that the changes have been made
largely in response to popular demands
caused by a vague discomfort There
is every reason to believe that the
progress made again { the submarine
has been steady for some time past,
and no reason to believe that any radl-
cal reform TO which Sir John Jellicoe
was opposed Is about 10 he estab-
lished. The disasters that befell the
conN oys do not differ es-
sentlally from the raids on the Engli h /
roast IN the earlier part Of the war,
and though on those occasions a panic
was imminent, the gov ernment wisely
refused to be moved by thoughtless
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

The Sun Is perfectly conscious OF
that At the same time it fnds Itself
asking why wise craftsmanship and
humane hope should shut their eyes
TO what is obvious on the other side
Of the shield.
These proposals or peace terms"
addressed generally TO the world
through the shatter pated Bolsheviki
by the naughty wielder OF the shining
sword, under circumstances that must
be more or less mortifying TO him, do
mean something more than is lndi-
Gated in the other view Of their sig
nifcance The fact may be IGNORED or
ilcially In this quarter or that, but It
is not thereby altered or removed from
the record
For the FIRST time since the war be-
gan someth'ng specific in the way Of a
statement Of war aims has been elected
by distress from the headquarters OF
the smh'tions which began the war.
For the f-st time there is a Diplomatic
ally guarded admls ion that the main
objects Of ambition are now seen to
be unatta'nahle. For the FIRST time
there is a definite, though Indirectly
conveyed recess on rom the purposes
with which the Teuton war was
started
Il Is not necessary 10 measure the
degree OF possibility or lmpos ibillty in
The Cvernn schedule, fo- there is at
this time before the United States no
question Of its acceptance or rejection.
BIT II NEGOTIATIONS with the active
Allies should begin and continue at
Gcrmany's further Instance. these nrst
asking te ms afford at least the eli-
dence OF its desire 10 quit. and q tart
Ing no'nt from which the details Of
settlement could be adjusted by the
reTllar processes OF diplomacy.
This Is the other side Of the shield.
In Count C,crnin's ca efully stud I'd
statement 10 the Ru SLAMS there Is no
word which marks IL as final. In con-
templatlng II frankly and dlspassion-
ately, in will'n mess 10 read from il
the highly important things II tells
US. there is certainly no weakness, no
way ering In the American purpose to
nght and win the war we have for
just reasons undertaken.
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

alton Of white ways eto.
The Electrical World" for October
20, 1917, refers editorially to psyche
logical effects such as may be expected
from daylight saving IF every ounce
OF coal is needed TO win the war" 1t
said, THE ounces that are con umed
in unnecessary white ways, in heed
less private and public lighting, could
be saved The strongest argument
against lighting that is not absolutely
vital to comfort and safety. however,
is the moral or psychological one;
people imagine the waste Is a thou
sand times more than il is"
That the country Is ready TO respond
and utilize the advantages Of daylight
saving is evident The State Councils Of
Defense in New England have united
in asking for daylight saving and other
State Councils have followed their ex-
ample Some legislatures, such as the
legislature Of Penn ylvanla, have me-
morialized Congress asking for legls-
latiOn Commercial organizations In all
parts Of the country have discussed
the plan and declared for IL. At a re-
cent conference of shlpyard employ
ment managers in Washington under
tAAD ahHliNIo VI OAlbIQ OAdhCo sup
ping Board @ resolution was passed
unanimously urging adoption Of the
plan as a material aid In the ship
building program. In the summer OF
1917 there was general discussion In
at least hundred representative COM
mlttees Of the possibilities Of daylight
saving. All these circum tances COM
bine TO give assurance that the country
is prepared to make daylight saving
an efficient means OF conservation In
the use OF coal
Chamber OF Commerce Of the United
st ties Executive Committee on Day
light Saving:
A. LINCOLN FILENE, Boston,
Chairman.
EUGENE V. KIAfBARK. Chicago.
HARPER 5. SIBLEY, Rochester,
N
Evening journal., 1917-12-31
OFFENsEs AGAINST AUTO OWNERS.

MO mercy should be shown by the courts 10 any
y Delaware who steals an automobile There
s no excuse for such crime and the property a stake
is too valuable to Justify the acceptsnces OF excuses
from the culprit. An auto thief is worse than horse
thief because the value OF the average auto Is several
times as great as is the value OF the average horse
There is another sort of offender against automobile
who ought TO be dealt with severely That is
the person who will throw glass OF other cutting or
penetrating substance In the roadway Such an oense
strikes not only al the pockets OF the automobnlss
who nnd the work Of keeping their properly shod
Increasingly expensive. but also at the safety OF the
drivers and other occupants. because there is tell
ing what the effect Of blowout s going to be-
The streets and roads In our city and state have been
studded this fall and winter with glass; tin and other
substances which spell ruin to a tire. no matter how
good It may be. Auto owners are entitled to protection
against such offenders and the and punishment OF
few OF them will supply H.
Evening journal., 1917-12-31
TIE SUNDAY CLOSING LAW.

From the Dover State News.
Elsewhere In this issue Of the Stat
News we reprint ed torials which ap
peared In the Wilmington Every Even.
ing and Wilmington EVENING JOUR
NAL during the past week. comment
ing upon the rigid enforcement OF N
Sunday closing law in Dover. AS WI
be noted by these editorials, the two
leading afternoon papers Of Delawarc
look upon the Sunday closing crusad
IN this commun ty somewhat as ar
absurd display Of ant'quated Puritan
ideas 70 is too h1d that those persons
back OF the Sunday Closing Crusade
have seen ~ 20 innict such a rigil an
fo"cement OF the old Blue Laws Upon
the people OF our town. These laws
would never have been enforced in our
town, any more than they arO in the
other communities Of the State, had
the matter not been agitated by a small
circle Of reformers who would like 10
see every pleasure. no matter how in
nocent, removed from the people Of
this town-(e Except those which they
enjoy themselves, Sunday newspapers
for instance).
While the Attorney-General gives his
opinion that the enforcement OF the old
laws is a local matter, yet as the Every
Evening says, an appeal can be taken
10 the State courts The Dover mer-
chants who are affected by the Sunday
Closing Laws should make a test case,
and II the State courts rule that they
MGst observe the old Blue Laws, a.,
they are being applied In this town,
then the merchants should see to II
that the observance is made general
In every community OF the state. II
This cannot be done then the old laws
have no place in our Statute Books.
We fail to sec where any good has
been accomplished by the strict en-
forcement Of these old laws in Dover
quite the contrary in fact. for it has
Evening journal., 1917-12-31
EBE w. TUNNELL.
rom the Newark Post.

From the Newark Post.
The life, character and work Of Eba
w. Tunnel were such that his lnnu-
ence male an impress on his county
and state. Quiet and unassumng,
he represented well, the best Of that
type Of gentleman known as The Old
School, fast passing away. And such as
we and our children can we'll emulate
10 the good and welfare Of today. With
the sadness that comes with the pass
ing of a character such as he, there
comes the beauty Of a life we'll spent
in the interests OF his fellowmen
Touching our life but slightly we are
yet proud to have known him and to
have seen the good that comes from
quiet dignity Of a Man.
Evening journal., 1917-12-31
Fuel Saving 10 be ExDecfed
From Daylight Saving

II daylight saving were adopted II
the United States through Act OF Con
sress, a very important saving IN con
sumption Of fuel. especially Of coal
would result What the total saving IN
coal would be is'very dlflcut 10 es-
innate. but II would apparently ex-
coed 100000 tons year even II day
light saving were In effect only for the
shortest period that has been sug-
gested and at a time OF year when
there Is least need for artificial heat
and light The saving would occur In
9th direct and Indirect ways
Direct Saving.
Daylight saving contemplates in
creased utilization OF natural light.
through better adjustment OF the active
day for the greater part OF the popu-
lation 10 the hours during which ar
tlflcial light Is not generally required
Coal enters into artificial light mainly
through development Of electric ener-
Ty and through production OF gas,
both by carbonlzation and In use un-
der boilers and retorts.
The amount OF coal that will be
eaved If the clock Is moved ahead one
hour Will differ with the period dur
ing which this method OF daylight
saving Is used Calculations computed
FOR different periods, based upon ac-
tual British experience in the summer
Of 1916, and modified by allowances for
differences IN latitude, etc. give the
following savings in coal for the Uni
ted States:
a. Saving Of $50 hours out Of
yearly ave are Of 1920 per year re-
duiring artificial illumination In the
U 5. q e by DAYLIGHT saving between
second Sunday in April and last sun
day in Sc tember according TO the
Calder hlll--S is5i-now before the
House Committee on Inter tate and
FOREIGN Commerce:
Tn electricity for lighting. 6f0 mn
tons coal: in ras Cor LIGHTING. iii.O00
tons coal total. Soi 000 tons coal
f2) savlng Of 400 hours from the
yea~lv average {. q with clochs moved
ahoad ono hour between April and
November 30l:
In electricity for l'~htlng SOC nm tons
coal: IN ras To- r~hHng. $4,000 tons
coal: fofal 10 Q00o ions coal
t3' Saving % i9s hovrs from the
yea~ly ave~a~e q. @ with clocrs ad-
,anced one how ihror~hout yearl:
In electricity for li~htng. 81 nm
tons coal: IN cas For li0hting, $4,000
tons coal: total. i.o6' OO0 tons coal.
The saving IN coal uscl 70" these
nurroees. could he tcn~Cs sented dp-
n~ov 'mately by the following percent
ages:
az With saving OF 80 hours:
Amount Of coal used Tor lightlny
THROUGH cas md electric ~. app~oxi.
matelv. i5.750OO0 tons; amount savrd. .
$4,000 tons; percentage saved, ; per
cent.
i2) With saving Of 40 hours:
Amount of coal usci tor lleA;'ns
through gas and electricity approxi-
matelv, i575O0OO tons: amount saved,
100000 tons; percentage saved. 6 per
cent.
(3l With saving Of i9S hours:
Amount Of coal used for LIGHTING
through gas and electricity. approxi-
mstelv. i5750OO0 tons; amount saved,
1861, 900 tons; percentage saved, &C per
cent
These Estimates Conservative.
Any estimate for the whole territory
OF the United States, such as has been
made above, must proceed upon many I
assumptions and estimates That the
estimates which are presented are con-
appears from several circum-
stanees. Fer instance, actual British Il
Evening journal., 1917-12-31
NEEpED-soLpIEns AND VET MonE soLnrns

A imperative need in France and Flanders is Amerl-
"A can soldiers, moro American soldiers and yet more
American soldiers
Not an hour should be lost IN getting there every
man OF every branch Of the service who In shape 10
face the war-seasoned hordes OF the Hohenzoern Hun
World civilization looks 10 the American soldiers and
sailors to play conspicuous part In winding up and
cleaning up the Germans, Austrans, Bulgarians and
Turks It should not be kept looking too long,
Evening journal., 1917-12-31
Spirit Of the Delmarvia Pres3

stirred up much bitter feeling In the
community. The boys and young men,
who at present are prevented from pur-
chasing a plate Of Ice cream, a glass
Of soda water or cigar on Sunday.
Hre now seeking other ways Of spend
Ing their idle time on that day. A story
appeared recently Ia a Dover newspaper
to the effect that several Dover boys
were making trips TO a nearby town
every Sunday to purchase cider. How
much better it would be to keep those
boys at home on Sunday, and we have
no doubt that were they able to buy
oda water In Dover stores they would
have no desire TO 80 to other towns to
buy cider.
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

Higher wages paid to the thousands OF employees at the
Harlan plant OF the Bethlehem Steel Company will carry
with them create content and comfort for those EN-.
poyes and their dependents and greater volume Of trad
for the city OF Wilmington The wage Increase an
nouncement made by ). w. Weaver general manager Of
the Harlan plant has caused feeling OF satisfaction that
is community wlde
Evening journal., 1917-12-31
AS WAS EXPECTED.

IT HE expected has happened.
France and Great Britain have rejected the
Teuton peace proposals
The other allied nations including the United States
viii follow their lead.
There can be lasting or beneficial peace until Ger
many Austria Bulgaria and Turkey have been defeated
and punished for the many hdeous crimes they have
committed In the name OF "kultur"
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

Marshal Jofre is to become one Of the Immortals OF
the French Academy. Onlcal announcement has been
made to that effect by the Academy. which says that
1t Will show itself happy to receive to It's bosom the
glorious victor Of the Marne" We think most
Deawareans feel that such high honor could not be
bestowed more worthlly
Evening journal., 1917-12-31
vINDIcATE HUMAN FAITH IN THE HUMANITY OF


GAY, you prosperous Delawareans who have been
~ huggng your brightly blazing Yule-ude fires in
your comfortable homes and places Of business during
the last few days have you given much thought to those
poor exposion-racked impoverished and rooaess men
women and children 10 Halifax?
Have you been too busy thinking Of your own health
and happiness to think Of their misery and hopelessness
We trust not but the responses we have received to
our appeal FOR Halifax relief funds since this cold wave
sci In would seem TO indicate that very large propor-
ton Of you have thought little Of the intense suffering
that prevails in the Nova Scotan city the north OF us
Here a few Halifax figures we want YOU 10 CON-
slider before you pull out your purse nd your check
books and make up your subscriptions:
Kled-i2OO
Wounded-iOO0
Homeless-20OOO
Tempersture-Below zero
Do those figures. which do not include broken hearts
and blasted hopes, move youg
II not we fear that your tenderest hearcords have
been npped by the frost and made woefuy nsensible
20 human appeal
Think Of IL
Below-zefo weatherl
Thousands Of wounded women and children 10 s,v
nothing Of The men
Thousands Of homeless women and chlldren-not IN
mention the men
shherng homeless horde OF innocent sufferers from
calamity which they did not cause and which they
'oud do nothing 10 PREVENT
Beset by grisly winter and grim want thew arc bodi
put their arms to you'll
your ears be attuned Alright, you cannot fail 10 bear
every boreal blast their wall for succorl
your eyes suffer not from the astgmatism Of
prosperity and happiness they cannot fail to tell YOU
Ina' tne moon and the stars which look upon you
here and behold you, wel-housed well-clad. we'll
warmed and wenurtured look down upon the thousands
In Halifax who are suffering all the horrors which
suDArctc winter has In store for those who are home
less hopeless and heart-brokeni
So help us make up this second $1,000 to wire up there
Tor use IN saving life mitigating misery providing hope
for the hopeless homes the homeless and vindcatin
human faith in the humanity Of man
Our sword is drawn and none will dispute its blade Is
keen and free from rust'-secretary Daniels To- the
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

We have heard taIk recently Of the Delaware
troops being brought together again and kept intact
The people Of Delaware who exceedingly eager that
such course be pursued becoming tired Of Official
and political camouaage in the matter What they de-
sire is affirmative action
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

British troops continue to drive back the Turks in
Palestine The Tommies have made advance Of about
TWO and one-hah miles on nne-mile front. and that
much more territory seemingly has passed Turkish
possession forever.
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

From the Argentine Government the Allies in Europe
are to receive 25OOOOO tons Of wheat It is now up to
the Allies to see to 1t that e II any, OF II is sent to
the bottom by German submarines
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

Director-General McAdoo has demanded from the rail-
roads greater speed in the handling Of freight. We
hope he Will get It because he merely echoes public
demand that has filled the American atmosphere for
months.
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

Real estate transactions are under
henehcent ruling and change of loca.
tion, effected through a Want Ad. will
bring happiness and prosperity.
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

President Wilson celebrated his sxty-nrst birthday by
doing the usual amount Of work. That is the American
spirit just now and it only proper that the chief execu-
tive should set the pace for the nation.
Evening journal., 1917-12-31
DON'T SUFFER
WITH NEURALGIA
Use Soothing NIusterole

When those sharp pains 60 shooting
through your head, when your sl:uii
seems as if it would split juct rub a
little Musterole on your temples and
neck. 1t draws out the inflammation,
soothes away the pain, usually giving
quick relief.
Mustcrolo Is q clean, white ointment,
made w..h cI Of mrosard. Better than a
mustard Easter and does not blister.
Many doctors and nurses frankly rec.
ormend kiusterole for sore throat, bron.
chitis Group, stiff neck, asthma, neural.
GA, congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism,
lumbago, pains and aches of the back or
oints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises
chilblains, frosted feet - colds of the
chest Gt often prevents pneumonia). II
Is always dependable.
SOC and 60c lars, hnshitai sizn g En
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

Our sword is drawn and will dispute its blade is
keen and free from rust"-secretary Daniels 10 the
lrouble all lies In the hilt
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

Advert sng rates on application.
Ne attention paid 70 uns.sned communications
Evening journal., 1917-12-31

THE ErEN1No JOURNAL uses the Tinted Press News
tervicf. we'd n ts edInria SPECIAL
Tbs newspaper sale regulirly every stand
n Nfuirgvn and the prnei1H towns the state of Della
ssc AZ brupd Sts Twenty fourth and
Chestnut Sireeis Station. Pm ladelpha Pa.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
New City Officers
Now In Charge

The new city officers elected last
month took charge Of city affairs Mon
day night. W. ]. Halloween is the new
Mayor, elected for two years, The
new aldermen are e. H. Wilson. LIST
ward, appointed to All Halloween va
cancy, A. B. Catalan. End ward, r. e.
Saltmarsh. Bird ward, w. K. Burke,
LIST ward.
The appointed officers are Chief of
Police. J. j. Strut; Auditor, T. o. Tel
Ter; Assessor, G. C. Briggs; Water
Commissioners, Edward Corrin and
Albert Hansen.
The new administration is consid-
ering the advisability OF purchasing
a tractor engine for street grading
work. 1t is stated by those who have
had experience in the work that II is
often difficult to get teams, and en-
CINE men claim the work can be done
quicker by an engine.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
PLENTY OF MONEY
FOR LIBERTY LOAN
Treasury Crowded With Subscriptions
10 COuntry's First War Loan

Washington, May 5.-The nations
response to the first offer Of liberty
loan bonds is a deluge of gold. Sub
scriptions poured in today at a rate
threatening to choke the telegraph
lines leading into Washington. Prac-
tically every messenger boy was en-
gagged in carrying subscriptions to
the treasury. The rush was so great
the kilograms were delivered in
bundles. There was no elimination in
the rate, of $40, OOO, 900 an hour at
which the offering is being subscribed.
Subscriptions received during the
first few hours today were far in ex-
cess of the original $3S, 634, 900 tabu-
lated yesterday. Every section of the
country had been heard from today.
with the exception of Alaska. AS on
the first day, Ne wY0rk continued to
lead in the offerings, both as to size
and numbers.
Substantial subscriptions were re-
ceived from Hawaii, the Philippines
and Porto Rico.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-05-10
PRICE OF COAL
IS UNWARRANTED
Congressional Committee Says Supply
Is Adequate

Washington, May Prevailing re-
tail prices of anthracite coal are un-
warranted and the supply for next
season Is adequate, the federal COM
mission stated today in a preliminary
report based on the partially COM
pleted investigation ordered by con
gress last winter. The commission
warned consumers against buying
larger quantities Of coal than usual
this summer, saying there are symp-
toms now Of such a buying panic as
that which enabled spectators last
winter to force prices above normal.
No good reason exists, says the report,
why May prices should not be subject
to the usual summer discount. The
is keeping in close touch
with the situation and promises to
expose any INSCRIPTIONS whoIesal-
er, jobber, or retailer who seeks to
mislead the public in the belief that
exorbitant prices are ju~stiiable."