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Evening journal., 1917-07-11
BARRY IS HELD ON
MORE larceny CHARGE

Charles Barry. young man claim
ing Scranton. Pa, as his home and
who was held under bail yesterday
for trial, on a charge Of larceny Of
watch from a young man named
Burns, was arraigned in Municipal
Court this morning on q charge OF the
larceny OF a pair OF shoes from the
store OF w. T. Farley, in Market street,
about month ago, and Of the larceny
OF 50 in cash from Mrs. Jennie Phipps,
Of No. 511 West street.
The latter testified that Barry ap-
piled for a room in her house and that
she had left 81 in a pocketbook in a
closet. She said that when Barry
left the house last Sunday afternoon,
she went 10 look for the money and
IL was gone. No one else had been
in the house, she said.
Detective Mahoney. who made the
arrest, testified that the man ad-
mitted taking the money from the
house.
Allen ]. Bush, manager for the Far
ley store. told that the shoes had been
taken from the store about four weeks
ago and that the shoes had been re-
covered az the house where Barry
boarded. Detective Mahoney testi'
fed, also. that the young man had
admitted taking the shoes from thu
store.
He was held under $500 BAN fol
trial. in each case.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
COUNTY employees TO. Get
PAY Twice each MONTH

In compliance with a law passed by
the last Legislature providing for
semi-monthly pay days for county en-
ployes, County Comptroller u. G.
Clark today fixed the second and and
fourth Tuesday OF each month as OIL
cial nay day. In cases where there
are Ave Tuesdays In the month. as
happens this month, tho pay days will
be as near the 18th and 31st days OF
the month as possible. This month
the pay days will be the nth and Slst.
Under the law all deputy county
officials and all clerks automatically
get an Increase in salary commencing
this month. The deputies viii here
after draw salaries Of $500 per year
instead Of $1,000, and the clerks VII
draw $1,000 per year instead OF Ssoo'
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
p,iI DTNIED wORMLEY.

Hearing Of the assault ana pat'ery
oharre AGAINST Frank Wormley. a
Negro. was continued for one week
in Municipal Court this morning, az
the request OF Court Ohicer Horace
McDannell. TO whom the case was re-
ferred Yesterday for Investigation.
wormiey Is charged with having Sc
verelv beaten and cut another Negro
named Harry Brown, In a house IN
cuthrie's Row. on Saturday night
McDannell reported 10 the court that
BROWN was now in the county hospi-
tai az Farnhurst. and In such ser.
ious mental and phys cal condition that
he was not able 20 talk at all.
Tho court granted the request o.
MCDANIEL. and held Wormley with
out bail for one week.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
TIDES NEARLY Smash
SUBMARINE CHASER

The submarine chaser Shark. which
was on duty in the Christiana River
yesterday while being maneuyered
toward the Charles Warner Company
docks, where IL was expected 10 take
on fresh water, was driven by the
strong wind and tide against the
north end Of the Market street bridge.
where for some time there was
danger Of its laundering. The tide
was especially strong. and. aided by
a powerful southeast wind drove the
frail Fritz Strafer" with a crash
against the bridge where II became
wedged between the bridge and the
wharf The strong tide was gaining
the battle. and the craft was heeline
over dangerously. when Robert Clark
bridgetender who was working close
to the scene of the accident rushed
10 the assistance OF the blue jackets
and with his assistance. the boat wa;
extricated. having suffered but little
damage.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
CHLEDOWSEI Still LEADS
WITH 1890 SLAIN FLIES

Increasing his lead 20 $500 In the
"Swat the Fly" contest. of tho Board
of Health, Stanley Chlehowski, who
was high contestant yesterday. renewed
his lead today. Lucy Finch. Of No. 2lo
Lincoln street, who was a winner in the
last contest, Is second in the present
contest with $500 flies, and Susie Moore
Of No. l7O5 Lancaster avenue, was
third with Alps.
others who registered in the con-
test late yesterday we're Helen Boles-
lawski, No. 500 Maryland avenue. 50t
flies; Frances Boulder, No. 1903 Ian.
caster avenue. 4,OS3 flies; Charles
Rentz, No. 2115 Carter street, 2l0l
flies.
The contest will close next satur
day week.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
COPS WAGE SCHEDULE
PROBLEM WON'T DOWN

Members OF City Council as a com
mittee Of the whole. will confer with
the Police Comm lssioners this evening
Am Council chambers. Several weeks
ago the commissioners sent a COM
munication bearing on the department
wage scale 10 Council. Council or
dered this scale returned and tney
made one themselves which the com
missloners rejected last week. Couh'
ell then instructed Homer G. sim-
mons, clerk, 70 ask the commission
ers 10 confer with them this evening
Just what will be the outcome o.
this conference is not known. but II =
Thought that the commissioners VII
demand the rght, exercised by then
in the past. to fix the wages OF al
members OF the police department
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
Bad Weather HURTS
ARMY ENLSTNEbTS
Germans, However, Are
Fighting Every Day,
Corporal Green
Points Out
ONLY TWO
SAMMIES TODAY

The continued bad weather has had
a depressing effect on recruiting for
the regular army. now going forward
ct No. sos Market street, and the
members OF The recruiting party are
somewhat discouraged by the appar-
ent indifference. Corporal Green. in
charge OF the party. said today:
Those men, who are going 10 enlist
anyway, should remember that the
Germans are lighting whether it rains
or not. and that every day they de-
lay, thus preventing the War Depart
ment to carry out its plans, Il Is just
one more point gained for old Bill
Hunzollern."
II was expected that Captain Nc
Kenney, IN charge OF the recruiting
in the Baltimore district would be
here today 20 assist In the work of
inahgurating a drive for recruits 10
MI Delaware's quota in a hurry. But
at noon the officer had not appeared
and the members Of the local party
are not certain what powers they
have In the matter.
The army is still IN need Of tele-
graph operators for the signal corps
and In vital need of large numbers
OF infantrymen. Men who were re
/ fused by the local recruiting officers
prior 10 June IS on grounds OF phys
/ zeal disability are now asked TO pre-
sent themselves again, and Il is prom
Used that many Of the men so refused
will be accepted. Many physical dc
fects that have heretofore barred en-
listment have been waived. and on
defect. IL the applicant is otherwis'
sound, Will hardly be accepted a
grounds for rejection.
The following men had been re
ceived up until noon and were sent e
Baltimore: Charles II. Seward an'
Walter J. Murphy.
The following men were accepted
by the naval recruiting officers to
day and sent 20 Philadelphia:
Franklin s Springer, No. 1872 Yves
Seventh street.
John J. Mitchell, No. 22o6 Lamott
street.
John Il Chance. West Grove, Pa
Walter J. Burns. 1920 Bennett
street.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
DELAWAREANS Win
ARMY COMMISSIONS
-Four Former Co. E Men 10
be Second LieutenantS
With Regulars
SOME TRANSFERRED
TO FLYING CORPS

While Delaware men as a rule have
responded very poorly 20 the appeal Tor
men TO Join the Officers Reserve Oorps'
giving the State cause 10 fear that Il
viii not be well represented by officers
when the new select army takes the
field in the fall, the fact that lew Oh
Delaware's boys are doing themselves
and their state proud was brought 70
light al the armory this morning.
Out Of fftden student officers NJ
the camp at Fort Myer, Va, who, until
recently, were members Of the Delaware
National Guard two Delaware men
were selected yesterday 60 proceed a..
once 10 Toronto, Ont, where they WIZ
become students Of tho Canadian branch
Of the Royal British Flying school there
which is now training aHiators for ser
vice with the American Aviation corps
The men selected were Lawrence
Roberts. formerly Of Company ~ OF
this city, and Lawrence IA smart
formerly Of Company +, Of Newark.
-Four other former Delaware guards
men were transferred yesterday from me
Fort Nlyer Camp 20 the regular army
with commissions as second heutenants
The transfers were made on the merit
and qualifications Of the men, and they
were not required 20 take an examina
ton. They were G.. IT, Ferguson
Harvey G. Bounds and John w
ODaniel, all formerly Of Company =
Newark. One Wilmington man, Rober'
J. King. formerly attached 20 Compan,
/ A, was also transferred.
The men win not be officers IN tn
select army, but will hold tho sam
ratings as are held by West Point mel
upon their entry 20 tho regular army
and instead of being retired 70 civi
life az the end of the war viii be fire.
70 follow up the army os a career.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
bAGCIAG BOARDS
DELAY THE DRAFT
When Last Precinct Flashes
Ready, Human Lottery
Will Begin
CHANGE MADE
AT LAST MOMENT
BY WEBB MILLER

United Press STAN Correspondent.
WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE great
drait lottery is waiting upon the or
ganizatlon Of q few hundred oxomp-
ton boards. Within twcniy-four hours
after the last board Ia ready tho draft
will occur
One tagging board will hold up the
whole machine. This point has been
called 10 the attention Of every board
with a plea for haste.
More than 5000 boards are ready
with their registration lists serially
numbered and on file in the provost
marshal generals Office
When the last precinct flashes the
word 10 Washington that IL Is ready
Secretary Baker will announce che
method Of the draft lottery and the
date
Although the plan Is known in a
general way the final draft Of the scheme
showing frat levy of 6s7 900 men is
again before President Wilson for app
prevail
Minor changes we're made at the last
moment.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
Shown at the Victoria Theatre To-day
and Tomorrow
AT THE VICTORIA.

Melbourne Mcdowell. the we'll
known legitimate actor, makes his
first appearance on the screen IN the
new Triangle play. ''The Flame OF the
Yukon starring Dorothy Dalton. now
showing at the Victoria. He appears
as Black Jack. a dance hall propria-
tor and gambler who IS hated and
feared by his neighbors A much
wronged miner volunteers 10 rid the
camp OF this curse and what IS sa' "a
20 b the most realistic fight ever
screened onsues. In this night Mac
Dowell uses every art fee known In
the ring, in which he has had a Ions
experience as an amateur.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
LEVY court INVITED ON
ROAD INSPECTION TRIPS

Members of Levy Court have pros
poets OF two nice little trips within
the next week or ten days, the trips TO
be paid for by officials Of a paving
materials company. The court has al
ready accepted an invitation from
John Hall, OF the Westport Brick
Company. 20 make an auto trip to Bal
timore and Annapolis 10 view the
roads. Next Tuesday the court will
decide whether to accept an invitation
from ]. Merrick Horn, OF the Stand
ard Bitulithic Company TO be his
guests on a visit over some OF the
roads about New York City and Long
Island TO view roads constructed OF
Warrenite and also roads treated with
the same material.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
AM THE MAJEsTIN

Ethel Barrymore's stage successes
are known by heart. Her screen sue
cesses. n not as many by actual count.
are fully as enjoyable and the name
Of this gifted actress Is now as we'll
known on the screen as on the legit-
mate stage She will appear at the
Majestic today and tomorrow In "Ihe
Greatest Power" n romance OF hign
explosive ambition and love. She y
engaged in a chemists laboratory with
the young man. in finding COM
mercial solution for extracting ne"
explosive. Il As a fitting picture q
follow Mss Barrymores previous
Metro successes.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
RALLnON AT sHELLPOT.

At sheIpot Park this evening inc
balloon ascension. postponed from last
night. will take place The oallooh
viii 20 up IN the early evening while
Il Is light enough for people TO get =
good view OF II. The ascension,s on
the Fourth Of July attracted leTse
numbers OF people Tomorrow the
Sunday schools Of Brack-Ex. Mar.
shaliton the Cedars, Richardson PARK
ana Newport will picnic at Shellpot
Despite the bad weather the Ml ila.,.
NIinstrels at shellpot Park are draw
ing good crowds. One ADVANTAGE w M, !
this park has is that the FANNY i me, me
atre Is rooted over and PERFORMANCES
can be given. no matter what me co..
dnion of the weather. IL IS the W
gest and best minstrel snow wlAci
has ever been offered at the PARK
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
dies OF Heart TROUBLE
While WORKING IN SHOP

Stricken with heart disease while
at work In tho car shop Of the Harlan
and Uoliingavorth Corporation short
Is after 10 o'clock this morning.
Clement Jones. aged ga years, OF No..
1916 Chestnut stree died before q
physician could be summoned. The
body was removed 10 the morg2o
and later 10 his late home. Jones was
married and ia survived by wife
and several grown children.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
NO CONVICTION IN
kent MURDER Case
snecial 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL,

special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. July 1.-THE Jury IN
the case Of the State vs. Robert Car
pentcr, charged with the murder OF Isaac
brown. on May % last near VIOLA,
after being out all night, was ordered
brought into court this morning, and
after informing the court that II was
impossible 70 agree, was discharged win
the regret Of the court lhe Jury sstoou
eleven for second degree murder ana on'
for manslaughter.
Carpenter was remanded 70 jail. A
second trial win likely 10 held mt th'
October term of court.
John Jones. colored, pleaded guilty q
charges of assault and battery an'
resisting a public officer at Smyrna. Oh
the first Charge he was sentenced Z
one wear imprisonment and on the seoon
charge TO two years imprisonment
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
COMPLAIN OF BOGUS COLLECTOR

Omclals OF the Phoenix Fire Com
pany have learned that somebody is
going about the city soliciting contri'
buttons under the pretcXt that be 10
a representative OF the company, and
that the contributions are desired for
the benefit of the companys amnu-
lance. Officers OF the company WISH
TO inform the public that the company
has no representative soliciting con-
trihutions for any such purpose.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
apRoTHFRs WINS HIS DISMISSAL

Eighteen men we're before Municipal
Court this morning on the charge CT
drunkenness and were assessed various
sums. One OF them, when asked wnere
he lived, said TO Judge Churchmani
II live way out beyond Prices
Corner. brother.
In the laugh that followed he was dis
missed.
OF the men, eleven were fined 81 enc
So: two. 5. and one $40 and costs. Two
were dismissed
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
AT THE QUEEN.

Jane and Kaihrine Lee are the
sweetest most angelic youngsters IN
the world In their mothers eyes
aiNuf sod." Instinctively you smile
on hearing those magic names or me
Fox baby gr1nds You immec ately
see the uproar'ous capers OF tho lnl9-
len lane. tho solemn humor or the
more sedate Kathrine. Now they are
apnearing in a picture all their own.
n h "The Two Little Imps'' showing
Al the Queen today and tomorrow. IN
addition 10 this feature see Pershlns B
Landing In France.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
ROLIISON.BULIFANT.

Miss Anna NJ. Rollison and Isaiah
Bulifant. hc& OF this city, were mar
ricd a. 10 otiock this morning by the
Rev. Henry Cunningham of East-
lake preshyteria Church, al his home
No. "a West Twcniy-ninth street
They were accompanied by Mrs. Mar
gerry Tucker and Miss Dora Cronk
Mr. and Mrs Bulifant viii live at NO
1904 Madison street
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
yArpEvuLLE AT THE sPRTNGs.

Large numbers Of the patrons 81
iprandywine Springs Park have con.
GRADUATED Manager James ~ henry
on having put vaudeville in tho ram
flv Theatre at that park. An excel ,,.,
lent bill has been obtained ior mn p,
Vet, wee ana the program shows FIVE OF
re classical acts Of vaudeville eve
seen in this city. Only the best wlish
car he secured for the park VIII oe
offered IN the Family Theatre. Bran ...u
vine Springs IS entertaining many
excursionists who come on the VIII
son Line boats.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
AT THE SAVOY.

Blueb'rd Photop'ays. Inc. have pre-
pared for the entertainment OF pa
irons OF the Savoy Theatre clever
five-act drama which will be shown
today only. entitled "The Little OF
phan," that reflects new possinil ue'
as the outcome OF the world war
Flla Hall will be the star. imperson
ating a little Belgian, orphaned as
result Of the conflict who is orougn
40 America TO be installed In the HON
OF some charitably inclined citizen.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
SIM FEINER WINS.

By The Jnltci fIcna'
LONDON, July lid. y. Valera. a
Sim Fein adherent was elected to
Parliament in the Bye elect on al
East Clare. according to word re-
ceived here otday.
The vote was Valera 500 against
Lynch (NationalisD. 20S5.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
American Liner
ESCAPES TORPEDO
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
AN ATLANTIC FORT, July 11.-An
American liner arriving here today
reported being attacked by a subma-
rine on her last Eastern voyage, June
20. a torpedo passing within ten feet
OF her bow.
American gunners fired three shots
at the submarine. but could rot tell
II any reached their mark The at
tack was at IL o'clock al night. Mem.
beers OF the crew believe that a for
ward port hole accidently permitieC
enough light 20 show TO permit thu
attack. The engines were reversed
and the ships course reversed, thu
torpedo passing harmlessly by.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
sRNr TO sTATE HOsPITAL.

Charles Schultz. a Hungarian was
found acting in a strange manner by
tho police on Front street last night
Polica Surgeon Forrest and DR.. =. w
Tomlinson adjudged him insane tnia
afternoon and he was taken 10 the
State Hospital.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
VTnrWlNis NAM DTRNFD.

George T. ~ gh, Of No sos Lombard
street. a fireman. while az the VII
mington steel Company's fire early
tsds morning. had his right hand burn
ed when n fame OF gas struck IT, High
was irving 10 extinguish the flame by
throwing wet cloths on It.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
AUTO HITS AFFLICTED MAN.

Harry Banner. a well known resi-
dent OF this city, was injured early
this afternoon when he was struck
bv a mud guard on an automobile
owned and operated by p. p. Tracy. Of
Pittsburgh, Pa. The accident occur
red az Fourth and Market streets.
According to witnesses Banner fell
IN a nj Just as the Machine was upon
him. He w<s removed to the Della
ware Hospital in the Phoenix ambu
lance. suffering from q cut head and
chin.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
HOTEL KENTUCKY

WITH FIREpROOr ADDITION.
Kentucky Ave. Nenv Beach. Capacity 400.
Majority Of rooms with hot and cold rum
ming winter. 90 with private bath. Ieio-
phone and electric lights in every room
Elevator from atroot level. Send Tor boob
lot and points of interest. American plan
rates. including good meals.
e. TO Sf DAILY $40 TO $3.50 WEEKLY.
II. d. kENNADY. proprietor.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
AnnIIInN md fnusE.

Ellis p. Preston. building inspector.
today issued a permit 20 Arlie L.
Cooper for an addition AZ No. 100 West
Eighth street. 10 cost $3.50
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
SUMNER RESORTS ATLANTIC
CITY.
NETHERLANDS

New York Ave. so Yards from boardwalk.
Overlooking lawn and ocean, capacity au!
elevator. private baths. over 30 outside
rooms have hot and cold running water
$40 % $40 WEEKLY az no "a DAILY.
SPECIAL FREE FEATURES.
BATHING ALLOWED PROM HoAhh,
LAWN TENNIS COURT DANCE FLOOR.
Boohlct--points az Interest in Atlantic city.
AUGUST RUrIWApEL, Prop,
Evening journal., 1917-07-11

The Leading Middle Glass uotol
Arkansas Ave. main thoroughiare 90 heacA
and Million Dollar Pier. Large cool poi'ncsI
onen surroundiues. use OF baths with hot aud
cold water Now beds Table has ny equal.
white service Rates S1.50 up daily; 20
un weekly. Bathing from Hotel. booklct.
MRS COLNfN a BRO.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
OSBORNE

Pacific aud Arkansas Avenues.
Elevator hot and cold running water n
rooms. Private baths. Excellent table
Bathing from house, 81 90 10 $3.50 daily.
30 to 500 weekly. Cap. BOO Orchestra Gar
aro booklet NCckcy lcttor'
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
HOTEL NnRMANDIE

Kentucky Ave. Near tho Beach.
Elevator private baths. superior table
Ocean view rooms Am Now metal beds. Ncat
nnardwaik. churches nicfs nnd depoif frco
bathing from h0tol Dancing. " up oaiiys
Special weekly j. liAhiLlvN'
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
Summer Resorts
ATLANTIC CITY
sSViII0 NOUa"

Ocean Ave-. near Beach Ocean liew
Rooms with running water and private
bath Reasonable rates Capacity goo.
The courier-index., 1917-12-14
Lights Dim, Power Weak, Water Pressure Low, Service Uncertain, Charges Ouha-
 geously High---Many Insist Franchise Should
 Be Revoked---C Council Committee Meets.

Due to the fact that the given by the Arkansas
 Light and Power Company during past thirty days has been abomnally bad while the bills for month outrageousy high the and light committee of inc city council consisting of Aldermen R. L. Mxon Miller and w. Harris held conference with several citizens for the purpose discussing what action should be taken 10 force the company comply with its
 tract and to its patrons least passab decent service
 For than month the product from the local utility ihe water low the service constantly shut off without sort of warning Industries depending upon endless inconveniences On Monday night the plant ed to shut down shortly after o'clock the power the city was without lights and water.
 On Wednesday night the plant again shut down from
 Local Manager Harris has been working day and night in his to keep the service going but he handicapped not disposed blame the service the local force but the nggardly misery pubcbe damned policy o the hlgherups who are demanding more revenue and insisting curtamen in operating expenses
 The public has become so thoroughly dsgsed with the make-shft service that when man appeared here ten days seeking franchise to put in competing plant the demand daily growing stronger the city council to grant electric light plant of crpplng the business of the Arkansas Light and Power Company but most of the patrons held to the belief that the situation here cannot be made with two losing plants than with one that either cannot or will not give service
 light committee and citizens various plans suggested and discussed force the company improve it's service The Others thought the ordinance recently passed granting crease in rates should be repealed and the ola schedule o the local field All agreed the Arkansas Light and Power agreed there little prospect for an improvement in the service unless drastic action was taken It was argued the good service but they ebeed against paying kind of rate Tor uncertain and inadequate service It stated that the ing per Complaints general from all classes of patrons from the of domestic service to the tonae increase in the Novemebr without One drug proprietor exhibited his October bill for light
The courier-index., 1917-12-14
CITIZENS ARE DISGUSTED WITH
 ROTTEN ELECTRICAL SERVICE


 and water. showing it was $26.34. His November bill for the same service was $44.93 The Hotel Ma rianna paid seventy odd dollars for service in October, and S126 for No been a slight increase in both the water and light rates, it is pointed out that there is something radically wrong with meter system that in- creases bills from forty to 100 per cent on ten per cent increase in the rates. Many of the patrons have announced their intention to de- cline to pay their bills. However, they will probably recede from this decision because they apparently have no choice in the matter. It is a case of being robbed or doing with out the makeshift service.
 No definite action was taken at the conference yesterday. It is prob able the council will hold special session to stili further consider the matter In the meantime the in- famed state of the public mind and the vigorous kicks the patrons are making may serve to jar the head officials of the company to a real ization of the fact that the people of Marianna are entitled to a little consideration, and that there is something more vital in the operation of public utility plant than iE paying $60.000 for $35.000 worth of junk. and then pulling. off piece of high financing and bonding 1t for $90,000, and in the end expect pat rOns to pay a rates. for miserable service that will yield return on such inflated valuation.