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Evening journal., 1917-06-30
COPYISI'S arm TRAVELS
11.14 mile EVERY Year

Statistical bugs at the County Build
ing have figured that Clarence II.
Poole. a copyist in the ONCE OF the
Recorder OF Deeds. makes his right
arm travel 10.14 miles every year In
moving from the page OF the record
book TO the ink well, when he dips the
pen IN the ink. Mr.. Poole writes With
his right hand and keeps his ink well.
by actual measurements. Just fourteen
inches. on the average. from the lines
OF the record book into which he IS
transcriblng records. 10 the Ink well.
BY actual timing for a nve-minute
period Mr.. Poole dipped his pen IN the
ink well fhreo times every minute.
Here are the figures. He dips The
pen three times each minute which Is
$50 times per hour or 1440 dips per
day OF eight hours each, or 400.S0o
dips in a working year Of $50 days.
His right arm travels fourteen inches
each time he dips his pen IN the ink
OF total OF 6.451.200 inches FOR the
460 500 dips per working year This
makes a total OF $4,000 feet or 1O1+
miles his arm travels each year. This
ia twice the distance from Wilmington
to New Castle. which is some travelling
for one right arm 20 do while the resi-
OF The body Is IN a sitting position.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
council MUDDLES
SALARY QUESTION
misunderstanding Over the
Status Of City Detectives
Causes Bad TangIe
WOULD NEED $3S,4OS
UNDER NEW PLAN

Through a misunderstanding OF the
workings OF the Police Department.
members OF City Council on Thursday
night in fixing a new wage scale for
the Police Department, have created
a muddie. and according 20 those
who have endeavorod to stretch the
S27, 500 allowed by Council TO ADJUST
the wage troubles to satisfy the scale
Il will require an additional $4,000
to meet the demands OF the retiring
Council. The mlx-up was due TO the
Counc'lmen passing a resolution IN
structing the Police Commission 20
Ak the salary OF eighty nine patrol
men al 5000 a year and line patrol
men on probation at $500 a year and
the FIVE detectives. who are now rated
as patrolmen. at $500 a year
Al the present time the local de-
partment consists OF the chief. two
street captains. fourteen sergeants,
and ninety-eight patrolmen. In the
latter group are included the fVe de-
tectives, who are rated under the city
charter as patrolmen. II Is claimed
that under the instructions OF Coun-
ell. ninety-eight patrolmen are provid-
ed for and the FIVE detectives. and the
money needed for all OF these salary
Adjustments would be S3S. .40S, instead
OF S27 500 as provided by the budget.
Members OF the department. espec-
tally the street sergeants who are
dissatisfied with the increases planned
claim that Council did not take into
consideration the fact that at the
present time. there is a vacancy n
the rank OF the street sergeants. Ser
geant King having been assigned e
! CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
MAYOR lawson
takes oath Of
Office At NOON
Judge Churchman SwearS in
Executive and Treas
ursr Banks
new Council TO TAKE
UP Duties ON monday

Changes IN Wilmington's city adj
ministrat'on will take place with tho
close OF today. when Mayor James b.
Price, City Treasurer william J.
Highheld, City Solicitor Daniel o.
Hastings. Assistant City Solicitor
John +. Lynn. President OF Council
Henry G. Downward. all Republi-
cans, and the present City Council.
will retire. Under the new admins
tratlon the Mayor will be a Democrat
as will the city solicitor and his assis-
tant, and the city treasurer will be a
Republican and Council WILDE con-
trolled by the Republicans. The new
city auditor 70 be appointed before
August /, will be a Democrat
Mayor-eiect John W. Lawson was
sworn into ONCE this noon IN the Of
fee OF Judge Churchman. in the
Municipal Building. There was no
ceremony attached TO the adminlstra-
ton of the oath. which was admin
istered by Judge Churchman In the
presence OF Thomas +. Bayard, who
will be the new city solicitor; John
F. Malloy. who VIII be assistant city
solicitor; Armon d. Chaytor Jr., for
mer deputy attorney general. United
States Marshal Martin +. Fairy and
several others.
Previous TO taking the oath Of ofnc'
Mayor-elect lawson took an oath be-
fore Municipal Corrt Clerk Newell rela'
tive to his expenditures during the cam
paign. This oath is required under th'
new Corrupt Practice act passed by th'
CONTINUED ON Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
-FOUR minute MEN,
TO Tell ABOUT War
c. J. Pyle Designated by Ex-
Congressman Miller as
Chairman
SPEAKERS TO TALK
TO MOVIE PATRONS

Ths Committee on Public Informa-
ton. appointod by the President Of
the United States. and composed Of
the Secretaries OF the War. Navy and
State. with George creel as civilian
chairman. Will operate IN Delaware
through tho Department Of -Four
Minute Men,"
Former Congressman Thomas W.
Miller. secretary OF the Defense Coun-
ell OF Delaware. has been requested
by the Council Of National Defense at
Washington to designate a State
chairman for this department in Della
ware. and has appointed as chairman
Clarence ]. Pyle, business manager OF
THE EVENING JOURNAL.
The Department Of -Four Minute
Men" is a national organization of
volunteer speakers for government
presentation OF topics OF national I'M
portance TO moving picture audiences
and Is authorized by the President OF
the United States, through the Com
mittee on Public Information, TO CO
operate with the government depart
ments for publicity on subjects con-
nected with the war.
Mr.. Pyle is to have a local chair
man under him In each town where
there are moving picture theatres
Each local chairman is TO select two
or three good speakers and arrange
with the moving picture theatres e
let them occupy the stage for fouI
minutes and no longer. These speak
ers will be supplied with authentic
statements to make concerning the
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
VETS AND 'DRYS'
ALREADY Clash
OVER Campaign
"Drys" Effect Temporary
Organization of Depart
ment of Elections
MESSRS. mooney and
kane fail TO attend

City Auditor William P. white,
Former Mayor George NJ. Fisher and
Joseph s Hamilton, the "dry" members
Of the Special Department Of Elections
TO conduct the license or no-license
election in November, held meeting at
noon in the Church building and effected
temporary organization by electing Mr..
White president, and Charles A HRgner
secretary. Mr.. Hagner Is a resident of
the Ninth ward, into which he just
moved, he having been resident Of the
Eighth ward and member Of the Board
of Education up TO today. He Is a Into
type operator, connected with this news
paper.
Timothy ]. Mooney and James
Kane appointed by Governor Towns
end last night to be wet members
of the special Department OF Elec-
tions. did not attend the meeting.
They we're notified by Governor
Townsend by telegraph OF their ap-
pointments and their commissions
were mailed to them by special deliv-
cry last night.
They were notified by letter. deliv-
cred by messenger this morning. from
Messrs. White Fisher and Hamilton,
Of the meeting 70 be held a. noon to-
day. Thev viii be requested TO sub
NIT a list OF names from which reg
sstration officers representing the
"wets" can be selected by 4 O'Clock
this afternoon. IF no list Is submit
ted by that time Messrs White. Fish
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
BY Tho United Press.

Nv IN" 1NlhtN ANNArs
LONDON, June 3O.--With irresist-
ible force English troops swept on
closer around Lens today. Gains over
a front OF four miles we're reported by
Field Marshal Halg.
"As the result of our attacks he
said. strongly organized defensive
systems ON both banks OF the Souchez
River covering Lens wero captured.
Our whole objectives were gained
with slight losses and with consider
able casualties.
Positions OF great strength as we'll
as tactical and strategic importance
are ours
Additional information confirms
the success OF the Lens operations.
Besides captures in prisoners and
machine guns. an important advance
was made over a total front OF four
miles to a depth OF ono mile"
Although the British commander
in-chief did not specify exactly In
which suburb OF Lens his forces had
made their greatest gains. Il was be-
lieved here that the main drive was
now centering from the South.
IS in this section that the souchei
River lies. running from southwes
OF the city 70 its very environs.
,'The positions Of stragetic import
ance" was believed here 20 refer Z
the small ridges which command N
French coal city from tho south an
above Avion and soutl
3 east OF Flu ID Lcnvette. Battlefrol
dispatches declared the Germans wei
entering their defense on tho knot
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
GREEK ARMY WILL BEAR ALLIES
BURDEN ON MACEDONIAN FRONT

Eelos resigned as premier under formef
King Constantine and established HIS
provisional government at Salonika,
a large force OF soldiers attached
themselves 70 his standard. The Greek
military and roynllst party. however,
continued TO control a majority OF
the armed forces. Il win probably be
several months before these two fac
tions in the army can be united and
made ready for effective service The
personnel OF the Greek army, how
ever. is OF the highest, many OF the
soldiers being veterans OF the Balkan
wars.
It appears that Greece win throw
her forces into the Macedonian CAM
pnlgn. releasing several hundred
thousand French, British. Russian and
Italian soldiers now there for service
on the western front. Such cam
paign would arouse enthusiasm In
Greece as one OF the main causes of
unrest was former King Constan.
tines failuer to keep his pledges to
aid Serbia
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
NO Salaries TODAY
FOR CITY OFFICIALS

Hundreds of school teachers, pa
trolmen and other city officials were
disappointed this morning when they
applied at the Office Of City TREASURER
Highfield for their checks. only to be
informed that they would be paid on
Monday.
It was explained that no checks are
supposed to be paid until the first
OF every month, but this rule has beer
waived in the rast II would have
been done this morning but as the
retiring city oficials desired to have
their bank books balanced. no check.
were paid today.
OF the $50 .604.54 in bank to the
city's credit, II was stated today thai
S42 .Se9S4 Is IN the active depository
and the remaining S45,740.1O repre-
sented an unexpended account IRON
the sale OF the old city buildinls.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
VACATIONS FOR OFFICERS.

Eighteen patrolmen. including Two
sergeants viii start the vacation
period OF the local Police Department
on Monday. The officers will take
their res. periods in as fast an order
~ possible. and they are 70 leave
their addresses with the police cap
1a'ns before leaving. being subject 10
duty az q moments notice.
Hv allowing eighteen men TO go on
duty a one tine. & is hoped 10 shorten
The periods and thereby have the
city policed with as many men as
possible later in the season.
Those who will be OF duty next
week are: Sergeants Davis and
Cozior and Patrolmen Jolly, Burns,
Reilly Serson Collins, Atwell,
Walker. Flynn, Veasey. Woatherby,
Patner. GIL zebley. Kempsh and
Lewis.
Sergeant Davis is al present a
member OF the Delaware Regiment
on recruiting duty.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30

By The United Press.
ATHENS. June So.-Greece moved
atdiy today in action against Ger
many.
All Greek diplomatic representatives
ln the central powers capitals were
formally recalled and all Greek army
chiefs wero summoned TO Athens for
conference as TO best utilization Of
the army
In the capital It was confidently ex-
pected that Germany would respond
Immediately with a declaration OF war
against King Alexander.
The full war strength of Greece Is
somewhere around 100000 men, ac-
cording Il best available data Prac-
t,oally all OF this force has been mob
llized for nearly two years. The
army IS formed under the compulsory
service law and IS generally regard
ed as we'll disciplined although not as
we'll equipped as necessary for efec-
tive service. When Eleutheros Veni'
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
VITAL STATISTICS.

According to the records OF the City
Health Department there were 80
deaths. 40 births and 1s marriages re-
ported here this week as compared
with ss deaths. 81 births and SO mar
riages for the corresponding period OF
last year During tho week just end
ing there were few contagious dis
eases reported. the list showing but
two cases OF measles, one OF typhoid
fever and two OF whooping cough
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
PATUOLMAN ]. I. SCOTT
ON FORCE 29 YEARS

PatroIman James 7. Scott IS the
Oldest policeman in point OF consecu-
tive service on the Wilmington police
force. He will have finished twenty
nine years on the force at 12 o'clock
tonight. and was congratulated by his
comrades today on his record Of long
service.
Patrolman Scott. the oldest man In
service on the force. and Jehu Rob
erts. more than 100 years old. the old
est resident OF Wilmington, attended
the funeral together this week Of
Joshua X. sharpless.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
MISTAKE, SAYS MASTEN.

Edward Masten, a Negro, was charg-
ed in Municipal Court this morning
with having committed a larceny in
Chester. He contended that the police
had arrested the wrong man. The
matter was continued until Monday
morning, by which time a Pennsyl-
yania officer Will be here to identity
the man.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
on LOOKOUT FOR THTFvFs

The police received word today from
the authorities OF Chester. Pa. that
the gents furnishing store OF Messick
in Edgemont avenue. that city, had
been entered sometime last night and
robbed Of $500 in cash. FIVE dozen silk
shirts and $50 worth Of jewelry. The
local police are watching all pawn
shops here for the thieves or loot.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
THESE NAY BE OFFICERS.

Having been examined. both physi-
aclly and mentally during the past
on the local police force are expected
10 be appointed at the meeting OF the
commission on Tuesday. These men,
Who we're named some time ago are:
Charles Davis. John ianfredo and
larry Prilchett.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
WAS PROFANE IN WRONG PLACE.

George Webb was fined $40 and
costs In Municipal Court this morning
on a charge OF disorderly conduct, pre-
ferred by members OF the recruiting
party Of the National Guard. operating
at Fifth and Market streets last night.
It was testified that the man was
very dlsorderly and profane during
the meeting.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
SIMPSON MAKES BAD THREAT.

Charles f. Simpson. a Negro. was
placed under $500 peace bond in
Municipal Court this morning. HIS
wife testified that yesterday he an
nounced his intention OF working un-
IN he could buy the biggest gun on
Market street 20 kill her with. She
said that he worked a day or TWO each
week and "boozed' on the proceeds.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
THIRTY CARS ARE Held UP
when ONE LEAVES TRACK

Street car trafic was jammed for
awhile about $50 o'clock last even
ing when a car jumped the tracks st
Tenth and Market streets. owing to
the street being torn up there. In
. short time thirty cars were strung
out and the paralysis OF traffic af-
fected all lines north OF Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
GIY'S BONDED Debt NOW
MOUNTS UP TO Sc. .G59.1OO

City Treasurer William J. Highheld,
who retires from office tonight, has
complied for publication in accord with
the law a statement OF the city's bonded
Indebtedness Mr. Highheld has given
much attention TO this compilation. 1t
shows that the total bonded indebted
ness Of the city is S6,05o 100, the annual
interest ON which is S259524.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
VENEZUELA NOT IN GERMAN INTRIGUE.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. June so-venezuela denied today that
Germsn submarines
This Is vene1uelas answer to American representation
against disposal o the TeuiOns
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
on ArTO TRIP s0rrH

William NJ Dole. OF the dupont
Powder Company. and William c. De-
vine OF the Wilmington Trust Com
pany. left yesterday by automobile for
an extended visit 70 Hot Springs. Va,
and Washington. D. C.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
British Capture Foes Defensive Systems on
Both Banks Of SOuchez River, Gaining
Full Objective With Slight Losses and
Considerable Casualties eS-.-MainDrive eCenterS
From South.
CROWN PRINCES TROOPS ARE FORCED
OUT OF YERDUN FIRST LINE TRENCHES

railway lines which converge NORTH
east OK Avion. II the Britiah reach
this junction tho Germans VIII bo cut
on from their lines 20 the south and
the city itself isolated except from The
northeast.
BY The United PresA
PARIS, June 20. -- Picked troopo
driven forward In perhaps the most
savage attack the German crown prince
has attempted in six months succeeded
in penetrating the French frat llns
trenches near Verdun over a front q
nearly n mile and n half last night, but
were Immediately driven out Fearful
losses were inflicted on tho attackers
and the net gain wns a small bio Of
ground held on tho west slope Of Dead
Mans Hill, according 70 official report
today.
con Friday evening, west Of Dead
Mans Hill the Germans powerfully as
sumed tho offensive on n front Of about
mile and half" the statement said
"rhe assault was by picked troops Ia q
furious attack, but the French resistanco
nearly annihilated them The Germans
succeeded IN penetrating our first line
on the entire front, but energoti'
counter attacks drove them out every
where with the exception Of on the west
Il ern slope of Dead Mans Hill
, "As evidence OF the German con
3 centration OF troops, so prisoner
taken In this fighting by four force
- belonged TO four different regiment
Z Northwest OF Cerny the enemy r.
e newed his attacks at night. Nv
4 (contnued cn Page Two)
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
COUNTY Assessment
BOARD IS NAMED
Aston, Smith, Gooding and
Mc6fory Get Places
on Body
ELECTION CLOSES
PROLONGED FIGHT
NEW ASSESSMENT BOARD.

Two years-Charles w. GoodinR
Wilmington, Democrat and John c.
Aston, Middletown, Republican.
-Four years-William B. Smith, Jr.,
Wilmington, Republican, and Patrick
McGrory, New Castle, Democrat
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
SERGEANT HOWGATE Also M.

Patrol Sergeant Howgate who has
been acting house sergeant in place
OF Sergeant Thomas Keyser, who IS
III. is confined to his home by illness.
Street Sergeant Wardle is acting
house sergeant today
Evening journal., 1917-06-30

MsLED BANDITS ROB RUSSIAN BANK.
ry The United Press
PErRoGRAD. June so-'-en masked bandits In the most
approved style held The oceanic Tank Of Ust
terrifying seslrg 10000 roab'es @hout '5'ioo)
and number CT doeuments Several towns people
we're killed when the bandits went through tho
streets demanding eyerboay vauabes The ten got safely
away.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30
WEATHER

Moderately warmer Sunday
with westerly winds.
Evening journal., 1917-06-30

Sisss,st'S" Ss.'s4sss 1897
NON-RETURNABLE
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-15
DON'T SCOLD, MOTHER! THE CROSS CHILD IS
 BILIOUS, FEVERISH
Look at tongue! If coated, clean little stomach,
 liver, bowels.

Don't scold your fretful. peevish child. See if tongue is coated; this IS sure sign it's little stomach, liver and bowels are clogged with sour waste
 When listIess, pale, feverish, full of cold, breath bad. throat sore, doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom- ach-ache, indigestion, diarrhoea, give taaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs, "and in few hours all the foul waste, the sour bile and fermenting food passes out of the bowels and you have a well and playful child again. Children love this harmless fruit laxative" and mothers can rest easy after giving it, because it never fails to make their little "insides" clean and sweet.
 Keep it handy, Mother. A little given today saves a sick child tomorrow, but get the genuine Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Re member there are commercials solG here, So surely look and see that yours is made by the California Fig Syrup Company" Hand back with contempt any other fig syrup.
 (Advertisement)
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-15
.BLUEBIRD PICTURE
 FEATURED AT EAGLE
"The Honor of Mary Blake" the Attraction at Eagle Theatre for Tonight Only.

There is a different charity than the mere friendly or lratcrnal giving or aims. there is a charity of heart and mind that, m some communities seems tO be trait Of character that has gone undcvclopcd. The little town ot Hills dale was one Ol these When the minister called for a collection ot benefit foreign missions th' pennies which usually dropped into the plato were increased to nickles and dimes, the great charitable heart ot the con gregation was touched by the appca! for money to go to heather lands But when Mary Blake. an actress. was lett stranded m the town, through sudden illness. she had a taste of Hillsdale charity and Bluehird Photoplays have made eneaginc entertainment |dt or her experience. Under the caption ot
 The Honor Of Mary Blake. at the Eagle theatre today only. Violet Mer- scrcau will enact thc role oi Mary Blake. sick. fricndlcss and among strancers Had she been a Fiji ls- lander. seeking religious benefits. her fate might have been dinerent-but she was "only an actress. There iS a forceul moral veneered in gripping photoplay entertainment in "The Hon ',r or Mary pl1l-c"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-15
KIRKLAND TRIAL IS
 POSTPONED PENDING
 RETURN OF WHITNEY
Attorney for Dairy Man Asks That Case Against Him Be Thoroughly Prosecuted; re- quest is Granted.

The trial of George Kirkland. charg ed with selling milk below standard. was yesterday afternoon continued until the return to this city of City Attorney l.. B. Whitney, who is now in Phoenix, at the request of Starr Williams. attorney for Kirkland. At tOrney Williams stated to the court that Kirkland, if found guilty of the charge. stood to lose hundreds of dol lars. Mir. Williams contended that the case should be thoroughly thrash ed out and asked that it be continued until Attorney Whitney returned to represent the city.
 Dr. R. B. Durfee. city bacteriolOgist who swore to the complaint against Kirkland. stated that his only Objec- tion to continuing the case any long CT was that it might prove a menace to the health of the public if Kirkland continued to sell milk below standard. Judge Thomas informed him that he had the privilege of swearing out ad- ditional complaints against Kirkland if the latter continued to sell inferior milk.
 A complaint was issued yesterday afternoon against the Standard Dairy charging the same ofense.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-15
COMMERCIAL CLUB
 FAVORS SIDEWALKS
 ALONG THE CANYON

The board of directors of the War ren District Commercial Club last night recommended to the city coun- cil that it use it's influence to cause sidewalks to be layed in Tombstone Canyon, where the city is laying new curbing. President C.. w. Allen told the directors of the investigation he had made of street paving in Phoenix. on his recent trip to the capital city, and urged that the same material be used in paving Subway Alley. The movement in favor of this improve ment is gaining additional support every day and it is probable that Ne council will take definite action on the question at it's next meeting.
 The following members of the Com mercial club were appointed members Of committee to assist the Warren District Business Mems Association committee in entertaining Fl Paso business men who will arrive here on the Pep. Push and Progress Special" next Thursday night: J. J. Bowen, T. NJ. Buckwalter. C. Mcdonald and NJ. J. Cunningham.