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Evening journal., 1919-07-03
FIX CECIL COUNTY
TAX RATE Al SI.20
Company Incorporated at
Elkton to Manufacture
Soda Water Syrups
; YEAR OLD CHILD
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE

Special to The Evening Journal.
ELKTON, Md, July 3.-The tax rate
for the year 1919, has been fixed al
si2O, by county commissioners OF Cecil
county. The tax rate for the year jgiS
was Slip.
With a capital OF 100000 the Elkton
firm Of Perkins and Perkins, manufac-
turers of soda water syrups have in
corporated. The new company is COM
posed OF Joseph II. Perkins, Charles H.
Dennison, David l.. Sloan. J. Will Per
hns. The officers are Joseph II. Per
kins, president; Charles II. DennisOn
yice-presldent; John A. Hartenstine
secretary and ]. Win Perkins, treas
urer.
As John w. McCool was preparing
to place his two daughters, DOllie
aged three years and Elizabeth aged
twelve years old, in his auto, the young
est one ran around the side Of the car
when an automobile going north, struck
her, knocking the child TO the street
badly cutting he. head. Elizabeth tried
10 protect her sister and was also
struck, sustaining a severe cut on her
leg.
Assistant County Treasurer Philip NJ
Groves brought this week from Camp
Holibird, the two-ton army truck, do
mated by the United States Government
to Cecil county for road work.
The Cecil County Commissioners have
awarded $4,000 of county roads to the
Baltimore Trust Company and Hamble-
ton and Co. Of Baltimore, whose bid
was the highest.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
WOULD BUILD BRIDGE
TO CHINC0TEAGUE
specIal b Tho Evenlng Iournal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN. July AT meet
ing OF the Sussex County Bar Assocla-
ltlon yesterday morning, resolutions
were adopted ON the death OF former
Attorney-Generd Robert @. White.
Andrew j. Lynch presented the reso-
lutlons and upon motion OF C. w Cul-
len, they were accepted and adopted.
Associate Judges William Il. Boyce and
Henry C. Conrad eulosized The deceased.
Levi street. Moor Of Indian River
district, entered a plea OF gully TO a
charge Of assault and battery brought
against him by his wife, Sarah Street,
in General Sessions Court yesterday
lie was fined So.
Captain Jack Wheaton, Of Chlnco-
league Island. Va, Is endeayorlng 20
Interest the people on the Peninsula in
the formation OF company 20 con
struct bridge from The mainland
across TO the island At the present
time the people Of The Island use motor
boats TO gst. across the Assateague bay
to the mainland at Franklin city.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
SKIN TREATMENT
FOR HOT WEATHER
Difficulty of Keeping Soft Velvety Com
plexion Easy 10 overcome Now.
SPECIALIST SAYS

In summer the profuse use Of pow
der. The everlasting Precipitation. The
sticky, greasy weather, the difficulty OF
keeping face from looking shiny-from
breaking out with heat, or getting red
dish rcd with sunburn can be easily
overcome. The skin needs special care.
Must be projected from infection, dust
and germs.
Send away or get II your druggist a
25c cake Of Noxzema Skin and Com
pleXion Soap and use IL during the
summer. Use a jar Of Noxzema Skin
Cream, ii is delightful. II Is a highly
medicated. non-greasy. vanishing skin
cream that holds powder perfectly in
hot weather 1t is highly medicated
and heals the sunburned, reddish skin
keeps pores healthy. VIII not grow
hair, keeps and leaves the skin soft,
velvety and beautiful.
n. B. Danforth, Market and Second
streets, or sent direct; 25c. each in
stamps or coin. Noxzema Chemical
Co.. Baltimore, Md.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
Attractions at the City Theatres
AT THE MAJESTIC.

s.s,o,en Orders Nillism A. Brsdyt
olcturs OF thrills, which has been at
ma Majestic since Mondsy is still there
and as we might say, is still going
.S>ons. Prohibition, the weather and
tas vacation period has little or no ef-
test on the thousands that have come
10 see the picture and from the look,
81 things II seems that each day means
but another rung higher on the ladder
lof popularity and increased patronage.
And 'tStolen Orders" is worthy OF
all such enthusiastic homage from the
photoplsy fans. It's action is all action
It's speed is record time and its thrills
rive the word its true meaning.
Wlen you see Carlyle Blackwell as q
Young naval iSSStenant diving from the
deck of Dattleshlp into the sea in or
der TO save the love and domestic hap
piness OF his brother and sister-in-lsw
and then when you see him riding IN
hydr opisne after a balloon 10 save the
rirl ne loves, you see thrills that are
real and have been so superDiy present
cd that their realism has a unique ef-
feet on the audience.
KITTY Gordon is the sister4nlsw OF
the Young Lieutenant while George Nc
rpuarrie appears as his brother and his
superior officer, an admiral OF the y.
Is. Navy.
juno Elvidse as the young girl sweet
's1esrt and flsncee OF The Lieutenant IS
>one Of the brightest and most lovely
lg,lres OF the story and picture.
Also Mack sennett's comedy, Hearts
and Flowers
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
BEGIN TEST OF
INCOME TAX LAW

To test the constitutlonality OF the
State income tax law, James II. Pin
der, OF No. 5O7 East Fourth street, a
member OF the state Income Taxpay-
ers' Defense League, was arrested last
night, on a charge OF falling to pay
his income tax for the years i9i7-is
Plnder was held for court in 500 bail
by Magistrate Glllls.
Members Of the protective organiza-
ton are convinced the case Will prove
the law unconstitutional. In support
of their contention they cite the case
Of the Adams income tax law, which
was declared lnvalf1 twenty years ago
after having been tested in a similar
manner by Willard Salisbury.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
TRYING TO UNITE
WAR TORN FAMILIES

The local Y. NJ. II. A. and the He
brew Charities Association are CO.
operating with the Hebrew shelterlng
and immigration Society I'm an en-
deavor to reunlte Jewish families sep
arated through war conditions. The
local association in their Office at Third
and King streets In recording the names
and addresses Of men whose wives and
children are abroad and from whom
they have not heard for a long time
The Office Is open every evening from
$50 To $50 TO take care OF this work.
II is thought many Jewish families
viii avail themselves Of this service.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
To Have Perfect Skin
Throughout the Summer

This is the season when she who would
have q lily-whtte complexion should turn
her thoughts to mercolized wax, tho firm
friend OF the summer girl Nothing so ef-
fectually overcOmes the soiling effects OF
sun, wind, dust and dirt. The wax liter
cred or coarsened scarf skin. bringing forth
brand new skin. clear, soft and girlishly
beautiful. IL also unclogs the pores re-
moving blackheads and increasing the
skins breathing capacity.
An ounce Of mercOlized wax, obtainable
at any drug store. applied nightly like
cold cream, and washed of mornings, will
gradually Improve even the worst COM
plexion. There is nothing better for the
removal OF tan, freckles or blotches.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
All LIE VICTORIA

As special attraction the Victoria
management has secured Harold Lock-
woods best picture. "a Man OF Honor
70 ls story OF high finance and OF
the South sea Islands.
The story is Of a youns college man
who was endesvoring TO "buck the
trust" How the young fighter finds a
pirates hidden hoard and with It de-
fests the proflteers is skillfully woven
into charming love story amidst the
beautiful scenery Of the tropics maxi
ing a NJ monument 60 perpetuate the
memory Of this great actor so tragical-
ly cnt on in the prime Of his youth.
As an added attraction, Daddy Am
nrose has been secured In a side
splitting. mirth dispelling comedy. The
regular summer prices will prevail as
usual
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
At THE RIsLTo.

Hale Hamilton, popular and a typi-
cslly American star, who IS appearing
al The Rislto viii be seen there for
fie last time today in Full OF Pep"
his last and most invigorating vehicle
Of laushs and fun in a story that Is
partly serious but always with a con-
slant strain and thread Of comedy in 70
Tomorrow Is the Fourth OF July and
iAe feature for that time and Saturday
q Bessie Barriscales latest picture, "a
ii1tk OF Fate
This picture presents q delightful
,0ry OF a dual nature In which Miss
arriscale IL called upon % take the
al OF two characters who while re-
-smbling one another remarkably are
ko IN their tastes and ideals and
manners.
rhe dclishiful beauty OF the charm
ing Miss Bsrriscale accounts no doubt
Tor The pleasant and delishtiul recep-
t'on that this picture has received else
where upon It's presentation and no
doubt Wilmington VIII also find itself
q Victim 20 The charms OF Miss Barrls-
sale as a delightful demure little girl OF |
an Old southern family and as The chic. |
saucy queen of the comedy in a mid |
night cafe in Paris where she wins and |
casts aside the affections or men as a |
matter OF course but remains the slave
to ono man.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
RETIRES AFTER 53
YEARS OF Service
Harry Fisher, Vetcra n
Foundry Chief. viii Re-
turn 10 Old Home
H. & ]. co. MEN
PRESENT GIFTS

Superintendent Harry Fisher, OF the
Hilles and Jones Company, retired yes
terday after SO years in the foundry
business. a gold watch and chain,
with a Masonic fob, and a Masonic
ring, were presented to the retiring
Official by the employees, at a farewell
gathering held on the lawn at the rear
Of the plant. Mr. Fisher entered the
foundry business in England, when he
was but nine years old. He has been
superintendent at the Hilles and Jones
plant for the last six years. lie VIII re-
turn TO Scotland for a well-earned
rest.
! The farewell ceremonies were attend
ed by more than i5O employees. A large
platform was erected for the speakers
John 4. Harrington. foreman Of the core
department, presided.
The watch was presented by J. :.
Sterling. general manager OF the foun-
dry department. on behalf OF the office.
I MIR. Sterling expressed his regret that
the pleasant associations between the
men Of the plant and the retiring SUI
( perlntendent were TO be severed and
wished him a happy future.
On behalf Of the employees OF the
foundry department. Joseph Brogan
presented Mr.. Fisher with gold watch
chain with Masonic fob attached, and
a Masonic ring, the retiring super
intendent being a 32d degree Mason.
Mr. FaufI ftsfh 10 n
many good qualities of the retiring
official and expressed the sincere
thanks and appreciation OF his fellow
workers for their Treatment at his
hands He also took occasion to speak
a good word for General Manager Stec-
ling; Harry Mason, who has charge Of
the office; Francis Mulvena, foreman OF
the foundry; Mr. Harrington, foreman Of
the core shop; James Gallagher, fore
man of Shop No. and James Payne,
general labor foreman.
Francis Nlulvena, foreman Of the
foundry. expressed his sorrow that Mr..
Fisher was 10 leave the foundry, and
pledged 90 his successor, Mr.. Peck, the
cooperation Of all the men i'm the
plant TO hold up the high standard OF
the Hilles & Jones Company
Messrs. RS. Smith, vice-presilent.
and Lawrence r. Jefferis, treasurer Of
the company. added their good wishes
to those expressed by the employees. Il.
c. Harris, a colored labOring man, ex-
pressed the good wishes Of the col0red
employees OF the foundry.
In reply, Mr.. Fisher made a brief ad-
dress in which he expressed his sin
cere thanks and gratitude for the many
evidences OF goodwill on the part OF
the men and their more material tokens !
Of affection
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
At sHELLpoT P,RK

Patrons OF Shellpot Park Will be de-
lighted with the announcement made
Yesterday that the traction compqry
today expects TO have a double track
line IN use which VIII carry psssen-
gers direct 10 the entrance to the park.
There viii be a big display OF fire.
works at Shellpot on the evening Of tho
Fourth Of July in addition TO the nu-
merous other attractions and the track
arrangement which the traction COM
pany has now made will make Il pos
sible to hsndle the holiday crowds with
facility and at the same time take
them direct to the park.
The excellent vaudeville bill which
IS now appearing in the Family The
atre at Shellpot including Bse Pierre
Brookhart and his assistants. and other
vell-known acts, win continue after
noon and evening FOR the remainder OF
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
HOLIDAY AT SPRINGS

Those who are planning Fourth Of
July p,cnlcs will probably take Brandy
wine Springs Park into consideration
as an objective point The Springs is
well filled with amusements Of all kinds
and there are plenty Of tables and other
accommodations for excursions and pic
mic parties. The double track trolley
line running directly TO the Springs
makes 10 possible for the traction COM
pany TO give good service at all times
and hundreds are taking advantage OF
the long and pretty trolley rides.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
No Trouble To Keep
Skin Free From Hairs
lThe Modern Beauty.l

There is no need for any woman tn
countenance superiluous hairs, because
with a paste made by mixing some
powdered delatOne with water IL is
easy to get rid Of them. The paste is
applied for to 3 minutes, then rubbed
Off and the skin washed. This treat
ment will rid the skin OF hair without
leaving a blemish, but care should be
taken to see that you get real delatone.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
RIyER nInEs P0PULAR.

Those who are seekig a Fourth Of
July trip viii md that the Wilson Line
boats with their full summer schedule
viii MI the bill rne boats offer an
excellent opportunity TO escape the
heat OF the city and also afford an eX-
cellent view OF the river The can
collation. by the government OF a num-
ber OF railroad excursions on the
Fourth OF July on account Of cars be-
ing needed 20 carry soldiers, has left
many people without a trip hut they
can nll IN the gap by making trip on
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
AT THF OtFEN

To-Day for the last time jess Nilis7d's
epioture, '1he Challenge OF Chance" VIII
Roe on exhibition at the Queen, where,
ksiuce Monday. the crowds that have
e,one 20 view 1T have come TO The
heen enjoyment OF the exhibition OF
Nthe physical prowess OF superman
whose life Il fllled with events that are
almost beyond the capabilities OF the
ordinary mortal and which are decided
Ay entertaining and above all coherent
and probable.
10 view OF the proximity Of the com
ing bSttle OF fists that Is TO take place
tomorrow those who are interested In
the bout will find much TO convince
them that they ought TO see this pic
ture FOR it gives portrayal OF the
abilities OF Mr. Willard IN a truer and
more comprehensive manner than has
heretofore been seen.
The giant Willard even at the max
ms OF this picture was in splendid
fsliflng condition so imagine just how
no he will be when he goes into the
ring tomorrow after some months OF
intensive and extensive training under |
the coaching OF experts in boxing and /
physical training.
Beginning tomorrow William s. Hsrts /
picture. Truthful Tolliver." will be |
seen FOR two days remaining in the |
week. Here you will have an oppor- !
tunity 10 see Hart in a picture that
forms one OF the foundations OF his
present success.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
Pile Sufferers
Can You Answer These Ques-
tons?


no you know why olntments do not
give you quick and lasting relief:
Why cutting and operations fail?
Do you know the cause OF piles Is In
ternal?
That there is a stagnation Of blood In
the lower bowels
DO you know that there Is harmless
internal tablet remedy discovered by Or,
Leonhardt and known as HEM-ROID. now
sold by y. Il. Danforth and druggists
generally. that Is guaranteed?
I HEM-RoID banishes piles by removing
the internal cause, by freeing blood cir
culation in the lower bowel This simple
home treatment has an almost unbe-
! lievable record for sure safe and lasting
relief TO thousands OF pile sick sufferers.
and saves the needless pain and expense
OF an operation. There is no reason why
Il should not do the same for you
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
YOU Will NEED THEM THE Urn.

Tennis and keds for the boys and
girls. The kind that wears. for less
money. We have them for you also.
Pay us less for extra, quality chill
dren's Stockings; white, brown, black
colors in stock. Open this evening.
Formsn's, Fourth street between Mar
ket and King streets.-Adv
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
MAYOn MARmEs TIRsT COUPLE.

Mayor William G. Taylor performed
the first wedding ceremony OF his OIL
cisl career as chief executive OF WI
mlngton shortly after Z o'clock last
evening. The groom was Frank
Guslppe Menconi aged % years,
OF this city. and The bride was Lucia
Vlale. aged 81, OF West IIoboken. ~ }.
Mrs. Taylor the mayors wife. and his
son, Roger g. Taylor witnessed the
ceremony.
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
FLIEs OLD FLAG AGAIN.

Mrs. C. s Middleton Of No. $50 West
street displayed a Aag in front Of her
house on Saturday, which has not been
flown since The close Of the Civil War.
This Tag, which was made by Mrs.
Mddletons mother is five feet long
Evening journal., 1919-07-03
Learn Shorthand, S Days

You win be amazed at The, qulcknes,s
with which you learn the Wonderiui n,
Shorthand Thoroughly practlcai lol
stenographer or as aid TO anybody
efficiencv. Surprisingly simple and easy
home study. In few hours your knoy
fading down dictation. conversation
speeches. orders, etc, as fast as a persoI
talks. Free lessons will be mailed by hlns
Institute. EA-3O2, station r. New f2rs 1la
SONS and try them Astonish everyooo.
with your ability and earn more u0ns,
Show others this advertisements
Evening journal., 1919-07-03

aud three feet wide and bears thirty
two stars. Mrs. Middleton celebrated
the signing OF the peace treaty by
floating this wonderful relic
Evening journal., 1919-07-03

the Boats to some Of the parks or 9TH
er places OF interest about Philadelphia
and also get The benent OF a cool and
1 pleasant river ride
Evening journal., 1919-07-03

the week. aud will be the Fourth Of
July attraction. The band will also
have special program on that day
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-24
EDMUND H. BEHR IS AWARDED
CROIXDE GUERRE FOR BRAVERY

Edmund h Behr. newspaper man,
formerly a lieutenant in company A
141st infantry, received Tuesday a
croix de guerre with gold star from
the French government and an army
corps citation for bravery in an at
tack on Oct. s. 1918. near St Etlenne.
The citation is signed by Gen Petain.
commander in chief Of the French
armies in the east
Lieut.. Behr was wounded by shrap-
mel and gassed during the St. Etienne
engagement, and spent several months
in the hospital before being sent
home last March.
Previous to his entry into company
A Of the 141st infantry in FL Paso in
May. 1917, Lieut. Behr was with the
American forces in Mexico as a news
paper correspondent and in that ca
pacity became acquainted with Gen.
Pershing. When the United States en-
tered the war against Germany. he
was recommended for the first Off
GERS training camp by the present
Cen Pershing, and at the end OF the
third officers training camp at Camp
Bowie he was commissioned second
lieutenant and assigned to the list
infantry. he was later transferred TO
company Aof this regiment and went
overseas in July. 1913.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-24
MAY CONTINUE
CRUELTY PROBE
High Army Officers May
Be Summoned; March
Confirms Brutalities.

Washington. D. c. July z4.-Ihe
speoial house war investigating COM
mittee, which yesterday heard read
war department records showing that
three commissioned and five non-com-
missioned officers had been court
martialed because of brutalities in
handling American prisoners at camps
in and near Paris, today was consider
ing the ACCESSIBILITY Of calling addi-
tionaI witnesses. It was believed that
If more witnesses are called they will
include a number of army officers Of
high rank
Smiths Sentence IS Months.
The records submitted to the COM
mittee yesterday by Gen. March. chief
Of staff. give the first official con-
firmation 20 reports Of cruel treat
ment by their own officers Of Amer
lean soldiers in France. Names OF the
officers courtmartialed were given in
a cablegram from Cen Pershing and
from reports of Brig Cen Edward r
Kreager. acting judge advocate gen
eral They include Lieut.. F. H
Smith. known in the service as Hard
boiled Smith, who is serving SEN
tence of IS months at Governors
Island for his part in i'll treatment Of
prisoners under his charge at farm
No. ?, near Paris.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-24
BUSINESS CONDITIONS GOOD
IN NEW MEXICO. SAYS AHTRY

business conditions in New Mexico
are better than ever before" said
John H Awtry, territorial savings ad-
visor Of the Ell Paso district. who has
just returned from a tour Of that
state
ganized Deming and Luna county for
the war savings stamps campaign.
Frank Nordhaus has been appointed
chairman Of the county. From Dem
ing. Mr.. Awtry went to Silver City
and perfected a complete organization
for Grant county. George Z. Crysler,
manager OF the Phelps-Dodge Mer-
camille Co, was made chairman for
Grant county.
Mr.. Awtry spoke TO the New Mexico
postmasters' convention at Albuquer-
que on July II.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-24
FRANCE WANTS U. S. MILITARY
PROPERTY AT FIFTH OF COST

Paris, France. July Ply the As
ISOLATED Press France Will offer TO
take over American military property
IN France. consisting mainly OF docks
railways and real estate. at one fifth
Of its cost 10 the Americans, according
to a statement given to the Associ-
ated Press by Luis Moret. under sec
rotary To-. the Liquidation OF stocks.
N. Moret said that what seemed to be
a low offer in reality is liberal be-
cause much of the military construc-
ton will be of little value in peace
time and much Of the property, such
as railway equipment. was designed
for use different from that required
for French operations.
Foods and other movable stores. it
was said, probably would be returned
to the United States.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-24
WAR RECORDS
SOIdiera' and Sailors
WHO'S WHO
Compiled by the War Camp Com
munity Service

IHTLLIE A ADAMS. private. FL Paso,
w entered service Dec Il. 1917. at
FL Paso; discharged July Il. 1919;
service IN A E F. from April Is. 1918,
to July 5. 1913; s11th supply company;
character excellent.
John Alderman. mess sergeant, e.
Paso; entered service Nov. II, 1913.
at jefferson Barracks, No; discharged
July Il, 1913; service in A E. F. from
Aug. II. 1913. 10 June 1s. 1918: bat
ties. Puvenelle sector. Oct 19. Nov. g:
Second army offensive, Nov. s-11: ma
chine gun company, 34th infantry
character excellent.
Earl Kendrick. private first class.
E Paso; entered service May 81, 1918,
at Globe. ARK; discharged July II.
1913; service in A z. F. from Oct. u,
1918. TO July 1s. 1913; character ex-
ceilent: no A. ". o. L
Hoyt Holbrook. seaman second
class. e. Paso. entered service July
Is. 1918. at Fl Paso; released from
active duty March 2s, 1919; naval re-
serve force.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-24
1000 SOLDIERS WANT TO
JOIN VOCATIONAL CLASSES

approximately 1000 men in various
military units OF the Ell Paso district
have asked for entrance into the vo-
cational and high school training
classes, according to reports received
at the office of chaplain ". B. Zim-
norman Thursday. Practically COM
plete returns from the seventh COW
airy show that 20 percent Of the en-
listed men have requested entrance
into the various vocational courses
Similar percentages are reported from
other units stationed in this district.
Several additional vocational courses
have been added TO the educational
system TO be conducted among troops
in this district Among the more
popular courses offered are book
keeping, commercial geography, sci
entific craftsmanship. business prac-
tice, typewriting, auto engineering
and mechanical drawing