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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
VISlTEM TOMB OF,
HIS NOTED KlNSMAN

Mr.. and Mrs Morgan Swingle, OF
Washington, who visited Professor
and Mrs. d. II. Dodd. Boyd avenue,
left for their home. While in this
section they visited other relatives
and Mr.. Swingle took advantage of
the nearness to Winchester and
view the grave of his distinguished
townsman. General Daniel Morgan,
of Revolutionary fame.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
ARTERY SEVERED BY
PARTICLE, OF STONE

Edward Hill, Of Anderson avenue,
a well known colored employee Of
Kelley Island Quarries. met with mn
unusual accident Wednesday. A
small piece Of rock. clipped of by IL
nearby workman, struck Hill in the
face and severed the artery near tho
right ear. He bled copiously for n
while until DIR. M. u. Mccormack ar
rived and stopped the flow.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
HAS DEBTS OF S2,342,
ONLY $500 TO PAY WITH

B. v. Gordon. of near Harpers Fer.
ry, has filed a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the office of Deputy
Federal Clerk A. c. Nadenbousch, in
this city, and will be adjudicate by
Judge Dayton in a few days. He
states that he owes $2.342, and has
assets amounting to $500. He also
patton
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
SUCCESSFUL SALE
BRINGS IN $4,000

The stock sale Wednesday at Mr..
= T. Lewis. on the Jefferson farm.
asaf Ridseway. was attended by a
urge crowd and resulted in the dis.
p0sal Of s12,sOo worth Of horses,
N'ue. sheep, etc. The auctioneers
y we're Dodd and Hoffman. assisted BY
NJ Dunn, Of Winchester. Cows sold
(" The best advantage. some dairy
sa,mals bringing as high as $14s.
.0i's did not go so well and sheep
"0'sat fair prices, but as a whole
'ns sale was quite successful.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
Mr.. LEWIS NOSE
BROKEN BY A CALF

Mr.. II. G. Lewis, who had the
sale Wednesday near Ridgeway, suf
fered q painful accident at It's close
He undertook to load calf and tho
animal suddenly kicked him over
against a wagon. breaking Mr..
Lewis nose. Or, Hoffman was sum
moned and dressed the injury which
Is causing Mr.. Lewis no little In
convenience.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
MRS. KlRSON FINDS
HER $4OO damon D

Mrs, Wolf KiBon, of North Queen
street. whose $500 gold ring was lost
at the lavatory In their home. is much
happier today. The gem was found
with the assistance of plumber Luth-
or Casley. The lavatory was torn TO
pieces and the pipes dug UP almost
to the cesspool. Fortunately the ring
lodged in joint and 1t was with the
last Pickering hope that this joint
was broken, with the result stated.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
HUNS RETREATIllG ON 188-MlLE LINE.
AMERICANS DRIVE NORTH OF VESLE;
BRITISH 7AN>> IL, 900 HUNS IN 4 Days
GERMANS ARE NOW IN FULL RETREAT X
OVER WIDE FRONT ON WESTERN

(ey international News Servce)
5-The Germans falling
m miles before the allied
mo Agency dispatch battle today
Germans falling five different front
destroying they retreat These
regions of the Lys Scape
and rivers.
~ AMERICANS CAPTURE STRATEGIC GROUND
American troops driving forward from river
captured high ground strategic Importance dominating
valley
This big advance made by the
yee reached and gives General Pershng
lent opportunity thrust the Asne.
The falling back wider
ground stretching all
Pogeseert Belgium. has been captured
evidently retiring Aessnes
high ground taken by the Germans
oil
taken and passed Guis
crossing Of Scmme canal east OF Nese
FRENCH ADVANCING STEADILY
Canal Du Nord the French advanced all
guards
German again sifened both the
British offices
Of beaten off the allied
everywhere.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
NEW YORK DOCTOR

DR. Margaret b. Wilen, OF New
York City, accompanied by Miss
Helen r. Tanzier, who are on tour
through this section. stopped Last
night at Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
KAISER CHANGES
HIS BATTLE HYMN
Sings In Minor Key As Allies
Smash Forward.
10y international News servIce.)

London, Sept. 5.-"Wle have unani-
monsly decided 10 devote all our
strength to the defense OF the sacred
soil of the fatherland and its kultur,
which has been won in peaceful
work. against the assaults OF our enc
mics. God will continue with us"
This is the kaiser's explanation to
the German people Of the German re.
treat On The western front, and is
published today as an official mes
sage in the Dresden papers
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
NEW r. r. RULES

A new book of rules has been pre-.
pared for the guidance of railroad
employees and all Baltimore and
Ohio men in this locality will be ex-
amined within the next few days
after the proposed rules have been
thoroughly digested they viii be
put in operation.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
ELIMINATE GERMAN"

Upon petition Of the personal
workers Sunday school class, the
word German" has been removed
from the cornerstone of the German
BAPTIST Brethren Church DUNK
ards) at Hagerstown and the title
Church Of the Brethren" substitut.
cd
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
IMPROVING BERKELEY

Berkeley Place is in the throes OF
another important Improvement
Work has been started at the prop
crty of Mr.. Harmon Reed on con
crete sidewalks and it is expected
that other property owners will fol
low suit The council recently or
dered sidewalks in that section.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
AWAITING ORDERS

Miss Margaret Moler, a young
graduate nurse of the City Hospital,
who volunteered some time ago for
Red Cross work, is now at her home
in Charles Town awaiting orders to
report for duty.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
MRS. HETZEL TO SPEAK
BEFORE GOOD NEIGHBORS

The Hooge street chapter of the
Good Neighbor Society will hold the
regular monthly meeting on Thursday
at O'Clock in the afternoon, at.
which time Mrs Guy Hetzel will adj
dress the organization on the sub
ject of "Child Welfare
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
SERVICE RESTRICTED.

r. III. Bethel, president G. & r.
Phone Co. makes the statement as
required by the postmastersgeneraf
that all FURTHER service Of the CONF
pany, as regards extensions and bet
tenments is that nothing but what is
essential shall be done.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
NOTICE.

Kirson's Two Stores will
be closed all day Saturday
and Saturday night on ac-
count of holiday. Open on
Monday morning.
5 1p ct KIRSON BROS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
men WANTED

Permanent positions open
for a few intelligent men at
the interviewer Mills. Must
be under or over draft age
or have satisfactory CLASH
fication. 6 3 1p tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
SUPPER

Ladies' of Cherry Grove Presbyter-
ian church will hold supper for
benefit of church Friday. Sept 9th
at Four Mile Woods. Supper soc, ice
cream and cake extra. Sheriff will
see that good order prevails.
j 3 Up 81.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
WILL SEEK MEANS
TO FOOL ENTENTE
New Peace" Move to Be
Launched In Vienna.
(sy international News servIee.)

Amsterdam. Sept. 5.--Ceunt Won
Hertling. the German Imperial chan.
eellor. and Baron llussmek. the Aus
trian prime minister, are to meet IN
Vienna next week, according to adj
Vices received here The conference,
1t is believed is for the purpose OF
Launching peace offensive II Is
rumored that Vienna has asked for
the mediation of Spain
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
WITH INSURANCE FIRM

J., MISS Helen Lawson, Of West
'a !. street. is now with Mr.. H. Il.
!, s'eaander's insurance offices. the
Mer assistant. Miss Helen Price.
~ ne gone to H0peweil, Va, where
~ ~ sister, Mrs. Carroll BENDER. re-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
NOTICE TO FARMERS

Just received car load OF Pine
Tree Timothy Seed. Bags sewed
with a red string. the trade mark.
This seed analyses 9965qs pure with
a tag on every bag. All grades Of
fertilizer in stock at the right price.
s 90 1p IT r. N. STEWART & SON.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
TAKING A REST

Mr. Charles Martin, the well
known solicitor for the Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance Co., Is spending
some time at Mt MacGregor, N. Y.
for rest and recuperation.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
MEET AND BANQUET

Mr.. Clyde E. Smith. of Martins
burg, and other representatives in
this section of the Massachusetts
Bonding and Insurance Co., held i
pleasant conference and banquet last
Monday in Hagerstown.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
"A MISSION WORKER

The stork was at the home OF
Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Yeakiey. OF
North High street yesterday at 4
o'clock and left nine pound girl.
Mother and babe ARE doing well
Greetings.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

II. z. Meyer Co., 12-f4 West 33rd
Street, New Works greatest millinery
concern, sells entire sample line OF
hats worth up to $500. Ladies'! Go
to il! Pick any hat that looks good
TO you. Not one worth less than S..
All on sale for your choice at $1.ss,
at THE LEADER. S Up 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
FESTIVAL

The Church Improvement League
Of the M. e. Church, of Gerrards-
town will hold festival on the
Church Lawn Saturday night, Sept.
Z. ALI are cordially invited. 8 A Up 2ts
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
ACCEPTS POSITION

Mrs. Nellie Miller, formerly Miss
Kimmell. of West Martin street, has
accepted a position with the cleri-
cal force of the Merchants and
Farmers Bank.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
DUES TEA FRIDAY

The annual Dues Tea OF the 10.
cal branch Of the w. G. T. u. will be
held Friday night at the home of Mrs.
Sewell Cunningham, West John
street, and an interesting program
viii be rendered.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
FESTIVAL

The Ladies' of Arden Will hold a
Red Cross festival Thursday night,
Sept 9Th at Sheriff Miller's woods.
3 1p ct pd.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
HAD GOOD TIME

The HERS Sewing Club was
most delightfully."- entertained We'd
nesday night at the home Of Miss
Emily Miller, North Raleigh street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Misunderstanding houses for
girl employees. Regular rates paid for
comfortable rooms and good boafd
Write us immediately quoting rate
and stating number can accommo-
date.
THE INTERVIEWER MILLS, INC
Is 81 LIP Ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Messrs. j. M. and c. A. Dawson.
of Philadelphia, spent several days
at Hotel Berkeley. This is Mr.. psL
VISIONS first trip to Martinsburg In
two years. He Is now representing
the Irwin Valley Gas Coal Co
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
FESTIVAL AT PikEsIoE

The Ladies Aid of Pikeside will
hold a festival, Saturday night, Sept
II. Chicken soup, Chicken and ham
sandwiches, ice cream. Buses will
run from Square Last festival.
IS 1T Up pd. NJ
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
NOTICE.

Important meeting OF the Public
School Chapter of the Junior Red
Cross on Friday at 430 p. m. in Y
NJ. G. A. building.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
FINE NEW BRIDGE

The fine concrete bridge over the
Tuscarora near the residence of Mr..
Homer Small is practically COM
plete and has been opened to traffic.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
WAS MR.. G. W. BARR.

The other day in announcing the
death of their little baby Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Barr were incorrectly
called "Mr, and Mrs. w. B. Barr"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

n. z. Meyer Co., 1914 West 33rd
Street, New York City, sample mil
linery stock now being sold q THE
LEADER. Values up 10 $a.O0, Az on
sale at $1.98. s In ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Mrs. Robert Bridges, of Breyuke.
Md, and Mrs. Lewellyn Bridge, Of
Hancock. spent Wednesday night at
Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Wanted: Several men with me.
chemical Ability. Apply Norwalk
Motor Car Co 8 ~ Up tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Mrs H. N. Pendleton and Miss
Laura Pendleton. of McKeesport.
were at Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Miss Eta Caskey. OF. Washington,
has returned to that city after visit
ing Miss Dora Wlolfensberger North
Raleigh street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Big sale on Sample Jersey Dress
es, all sizes for ladies and Misses.
KIRSON'S WOMEN'S STORE.
8 4 Up st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
ATTRACTIVE PROPOSITION

For Automobile or Accessory Man.
For more particulars address auto"
care Journal. 93 Up st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

LoST-One white Leghorn her
with black circle band on its leg. Re
ward if returned to Harry M. Grove
next to Postoffice. s lip 2
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
FOR SALE

Ford delivery truck in good condi'
ton. good tires. Prices right. See r.
A. Minor. " Up II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

WANTED: Blacksmith helper. APP
ply Norwalk Motor Car Co.
s q lip IT,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
POLICE JUSTICE

~. ~ Frank H. Krehs, a well known
s M man Of Winchester. has
II. A elected police Justice OF that
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Mrs. w. P, Teller, of Kalamazoo,
Mich, no visited her daughter, Mrs.
K. A. Bradford, East King street,
left for her home.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Mr. Oscar M. Ramsey, of the Der
kelley Installment Co.. has returned
from a visit toorelatiyes near Staun
ton, Va.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

81, saones for sale at North Noun
orchard They are ready. now.
y y r. g. HENsHAw
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

e, .oA sALE-Stock ewes. G. G
''ove and Son. AZ n \
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Big sale on Sample Jersey Dress
es. all sizes for ladies and Misses.
KIRSoN's WOMEN's STORE.
. 4 Up st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

WANTED-A lady clerk. Apply at
Banks Bros. 8 LIP 1t.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

u n' 3 dance Y Arpaory Friday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05

Read the Want ADS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-09-05
WEATHER

Cloudy tonight; cooler and fair on
Friday.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
LOCAL FORECAST.

District Of Columbia and Maryland: Fair
Tuesday; Wednesday probably rain; gentle to
moderate northwest winds becoming northeast
BY wednesday.
Virginia: Fair Tuesday; Wednesday probably
rain: moderate to northwest winds becoming
northeast by Wednesday probably increasing.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
DANIELS REDUCES
NAVY EXPENDITURES
A Percentum Topped Of Original
Estimates for Fiscal Year.

Reductions in naval proposed ex-
penditures aggregating 81, $50, ,3l5, ,573. are
itemiZed in a memorandum sent yes
terday by Secretary of the Navy DAN
iels to Mr.. McAdoo, Secretary of the
Treasury.
The original estimates for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1870. for the navy
were S2,644, 3J7, ,046.O5. The navy has
therefore Topped of over "A per cent
of the sum.
The items OF reduction are: Pay,
miscellaneous, s5,015OO0; aviation, s13s,-
n0.1OO; Bureau of Navigation, A,O26,-
6o3; Bureau of Ordnance, 1913, AZ, ,7l6;
yards and docks and public works,
s9.45S,OoO; pay of the navy, s275, 324, ,2S5;
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, s224. =
Sl,3l5; Bureau of Construction and
Repair. sS7,50o.oo0; Bureau of Steam
Engineering, s2s,OOO,O0O; Marine Corps,
$35. .702. .954: Naval Emergency Fund,
sll3.145, 600
In the memorandum Mr.. Daniels
says: Il will advise you before the
weekend Of the manner in which
these reductions affect the figures i
have supplied you of probable treas
ury Withdrawals during the ensuing
fiscal year"
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
HONOR SCROLL
FOR WAR WORK
Honorable Discharge Tes-
timonial Planned by Ord
nance Bureau.

Each woman war worker in the
Ordnance Department when she is re-
leased from the service is to receive
document-an honorable discharge
similar to soldiers or sailors, II
plans now under consideration are
carried out.
With the grind at the Office, and
living conditions here to contend with.
the civilian worker in Washington
has had very little of the glory and
magnificence of war to Tighten the
service. or to write about to the folks
at home.
Now the Ordnance Department, II
is understood considers giving to each
civilian worker, on separation from
the service, an honorable discharge"
stating that the employe has done
faithful work. 1t is thought that the
signature of Mai. Gen. Clarence C.
Williams, Chief of Ordnance, will be
one feature of the document. and that
the signature of/the head of the di-
vision in which the individual was
employed will also be appended.
Many war workers are anxious to
possess such a document as a keep
sake. to aid in obtaining future posi-
tions
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
SEEK
MISSING GIRL
Pretty Frances Vaughan
Leaves Home to Seek
Future Alone.

When pretty l5-year-old Frances
Olive Vaughan locked the door of her
room in her home at so6>I street north
west. Friday morning. she did so with
the intention Of also locking behind
her all childhood memories,
This is the conclusion of her mother
Mrs. ]. NJ Brownell and her stem
father, after discovering numerous
matters which her daughter had sur
reptitiously attended to during the
past six weeks
While her mother never SUSPECTED
that Frances, who was a student at
the Central High School, intended TO
leave, she is now confronted with evil
dence which undoubtedly proves her
daughter had been laying elaborate
plans in connection with a prerneditat-
ed disappearance.
Police, detectives and the Depart-
ment of Justice have already prepared
circulars bearing the missing students q
Photograph and are securing neigp.
boring cities where her mother be-
lieyes she may have gone to get en-
ployment as telephone operator.
in which capacity she is experienced.
After unlocking the door of her
daughters room Mrs. Brownell found
she had taken all pictures of herself
from their frames. as well as stripped
her closet of a well-filled wardrobe.
She asked her mother for money Just
before she left her home. presumably
for the Central High School.
Little Miss Vaughan also took with
her her jewelry, including a diamond
ring and about SO in cash.
Her teachers at the high school can
offer no clue to her disappearance.
They declare she had been a girl who
was studious, yet she had never
mingled much with the other students.
Her pleasures were of the quieter
sort and it is not believed by her
home folks that she had movie as
pirations. although she often visited
nearby theaters.
Friends OF the girl declare she is
decidedly attractive. possessing a
quantity of gold brown hair, hazel
eyes and a delicate pink and white
complexion.
All VIII be forgotten and forgiven.
her mother stated. If her daughter will
return. Every hope is held by the
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
COAL RESERVE BAN LIFTED.
Users of Bituminous in Pittsburgh
District May Lay in Supply.

pleted, at conference held in Pitts
burgh, for the storing by the indus
tries and domestic consumers of that
district of their winter supply of BIZ
luminous coal, the United States Fuel
Administration announced yesterday.
This is in accordance with sched-
ule for bituminous distribution. While
coal was being shipped to lake points.
the supplies OF domestic consumers
and industrial plants in the Pitts
burgh district were limited to actual
necessity. Now they can store their
winter supplies.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-26
.FAVORS BOOST
IN POLICE PAY
Pullman Recommends Min
imum Salary Of S. Per Day
for City's Guardians.

washington policemen are to re-
eeiVc a minimum Of IS per day II
the recommendations of Mai. Pull
man in his report for the fiscal year
ended June 80 are adopted.
MAJ. Pullman in his report points
out the increased responsibilities
oevolving upon the Metropolitan Po-
ilcs Force, due to the great increase
In population caused by the influx
OF war workers. The immense increase
In the cost of living, with no conse-
qucnt raise in salaries, is given by
Maj. Pullman as the principal rea-
son for the depletion of the ranks
of the department to such an ex-
tent that limited service men in the
army lad TO be called upon for DO
lice duty.
THE time has come when trained,
conscientious patrolmen of the high
est grade should be paid a salary of at
least IS per day. Although this is
far more than is paid in any Ameri-
can city at the present time. it is be-
lieved that within the next three
years scores OF cities will be paying
this much or more to the men VINO
are responsible for the protection
of the people and property of our
cities"
Maj. Pullman also recommends
that an appropriation be made
which would enable the government
to Fay the cost of uniforms. Ac-
cording to the report, the cost OF
uniforms has just been doubled N
the last two years.
The Sheppard prohibition bill rs
declared by Mai. Pullman TO be the
principal factor which has contrib
uted to the lack of serious disor-
der or riots CT any kiud during the
entire period of the great war. Ac-
cording to the report, the percent
age of drunkenness under licensed
dealing fell 5S per cent under prohi-
bitio0.
During the fiscal year covered by
the report the record of the depart
ment in homicide cases was 100 per
cent. Every single murder occur
ring during the year was cleared
up and the parties charged with the
crime arrested. During the year
there were twenty-seven murder:
being the second largest in the his
tory of the city.
The large number of crimes COM
mitted during the year by ire
sponsibls people. particularly by
bootleggers and poolroom hangers
on carrying dangerous weapons. en-
phasizes the need for increased po-
lice authority to regulate more
strictly the sale of firearms OF all
kinds" says the report.