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Evening journal., 1919-06-16
WILL WILMINGToN an AmAnRonq
From lhe Wilmington Labor Herald.

| From The Wilmington Labor Herald
Last December. The Board of Harbor
Commissioners rendered ia City Coun-
ell complete report insofar as IL was
possible 10 render such report, OF
the plans needed to give Wilmington
a harbor Certain recommendations
were made. seaport piers were 10 be
built as soon as The plans mentioned
in the report had been approved. the
final plans perfected. and City Council
had appropriated the funds 10 carry
on the wOrk-or arranged for fnanc-
ing the lIarbor Boards program.
There is a hearty sentiment i'm VII
mington that is expressive OF The de-
sires of the citizenship for harbor de
velopment. The boards plans were
published in the newspapers and met
with general approval Of the people.
Now what the people want is a harbor
or they want the work commenced
by giving Wilmington a harbor az the
earliest possible moment. The Central
Labor Union and the Chamber Of
Commerce. both beseeched City Coun-
ell some weeks ago. before the 1920
budget was arranged, 20 provide for
the carrying out of The Harbor
Boards plans. During the prc-city
election days, we heard candidates
that they stood for a
harbor for Wilmington. And these can
ddates received the plaudts Of the
Wilmington has been ag-
tatng harbor development for 81
many years. that the people are now
in the state OF mind that they want
to see something started
The Central Labor Union pointed
Evening journal., 1919-06-16
GEMS OF THOUGHT

He that is much naered soon learns to nstter himself
;--:-:
Justice. 9 %
$3.50.
suspicion among thoughts are like bats among birds
they ever fy by twilight.
The hardest trial OF the heart is whether il can bear
rivals failure without triumph
-.-.-:
II is good to admire BY continually looking upwards
our minds VIII themselves grow upwards
.-.-.-:
Reputation is an idle and most also false imposition oft
got without merit and lost without deserving
Evening journal., 1919-06-16
SHE knew HUSBAND
NEEDED A HELPER

Mrs. William Vaughan. 6Gi2 Green
way avenue, Phila., knew mat her hus-
band needed a helper and found lust
the right aid for him. "He suffered
gastritis and catarrh and had a sour
acid stomach He had an ugly hrassy
taste in the mouth and would spit IN
Mucous He bought Tanlac because OF
my urgings. Now he's feeling a lot
better. Since taking Tanlac all the
nasty symptoms have been corrected.
We are never without Tanac."
me genuine J. I. Gore Co. Tanlac is
SOFA here by y. B. Danforih and other
leading druggists.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16
ENSIGN McDERMoTT HOWE.

Ensign John Thomas McDermott. who
was graduated from the United States
Naval Academy at Annapolis. Md, on
June 6. is spending thirty days fur
lough with his parents. Police Sergeant
and Mrs. Engene F. McDcrmott, Of No.
1908 West Fourth street, before enter
ing active service. lie was a member
Of the 1920 class. which was graduated
a year ahead Of time in accordance
with war measure. 10 is the largest
class that has yet been graduated, nnm-
bcring about three hundred midship-
men.
1t has been a long time since VIII
mington has numbered a graduate on
its list from the Naval Academy At
present there are four Wilmington
boys at the Academy: Mcssrs. Cross.
dupont, Williams, and ). F. B. owens.
Mr.. McDermott leaves after his fur
Tough on the George Washington. the
vessel to which he has been detailed.
lie is a graduate Of the Wilmington
High school.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16
COORDINATION.

G ENAToR MEDlLL MCCORMICK. OF Illinois has pro.
- posed in bin introduced by him that the secret
Service be transferred from the Treasury Department
20 the Department Of Justice. The secret Service
was originally established largely for the purpose
Of detecting such crimes evasion Of Internal revenue
laws. counterfeing etc, with which the Treasury he
parment had most TO do
But in recent years Federal jurisdiction has extended
to so many other subjects that the service Of the
concerned with other subjects than
with counterfeiting and operation Of Illicit stills"
Senator Mccormick would try to put all The secret
service work under the Department Of Justice which has
charge Of prosecutions
Evening journal., 1919-06-16
EDITORIAL OPINION

Thus the enlightened liberalism Of
proposals looking to suppressing a
form Of treason far more dangerous
than that Of giving aid and comfort to
an avoWed national enemv
Evening journal., 1919-06-16
Cn.nPEnAIInN

A step toward permanent military preparedness with
"A minimum Of milarsm. Senator Miles Poindexter
of The state Of Washington has introduced bill directing
the Secretary Of War, on the application Of
to assign more commissioned officers OF the army
TO cooperate with the school authorities Of The State in
the establishment and conduct Of the co-caled Wyoming
plan Of physical and military training.
The bill also authorizes the loaning Of tents field
equipment rifles ammunition, etc, for the Of the
schools in their military training work.
The plan is TO have the Federal government cooperate
with the states without being the dominant factor in
military training.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

The League Of Nations propaganda started Of with a
whoop because II had lots OF money back OF it. But
sober second thought disclosed the Of the
onant, and its popularity soon passed.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

We fought make the world safe for democracy, and
Japan kept China out long possible because she
feared the moral awakening of four hundred million peo-
pie" next door,
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

We are glad to hear that the Firms and Es,bon,n. -
about TO clean up the Bolshevik but we wonder how,
much of Russia they have been promised for The lob And
how much Of China.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

The bureau Of labor statistics has found that % articles
of food 50 per cent higher than in 1918. Here
your basis for fair wage scale.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

Congressman Kahn predicts that The American people
will receive great surprises when they study The
treaty carefully Our is that the American people
won't even read it. much less study IL.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

Good business partnersI fps NAV be
found through a Want Ad.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

We have a large. overgrovn hunch that the German
Deope will insist that the government sign or resign.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

When Count Brockdorr-Hanizau writes note
about the peace terms he tells how utterly they viii
smash the fatherand Does he consider that argument
against the terms?
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

aere industry Is no guarantee of virtue bee hive is
ouss place. but II is also good place to get stung
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

villa is at It again, and it may not he such hard mat
ter to find Jobs for returned soldiers. after ALL
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

There men whom God has blessed with sense and
then there who believe that his record Of outrage
reachery and contempt Of right proves that eine to
be trusted now
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

Wool from the White House sheep is sold to help the
salvation Army and senator sherman doubtless hopes
that there will be left to pull the eyes of the
public
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

Happiness is lifes greatest pribo. II is awarded to
every mon who falls in love with his Job.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

II really believe in open-face diplomacy. let the
who did the fighting settle the fate Of the peace
treaty.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

President Ador declares that Switzerland can enter the
league with proud and erect head No doubt But car
she hold the pose after she gets in?
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

This isn't the same world we were living in back in
1914 But u hasn't changed much more than the war aims
that nourished back in that remote period.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

statesman is one who understand why 1t is wrong
to hill man in order to get his farm but right TO kill
many men in order to get a territory larger than a farm
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

The American ideal is square deal
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

The next time We have a war job on hand let's keep at
u until the party OF the second part learns TO talk in
gentle and plantivc tone
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

Funny isn't It, that the President says the soldiers went
TO France to nght for league of nations but we don't
hear any who came back shouting for it?
Evening journal., 1919-06-16

Bernstein declares IN Berlin newspaper that the peace
terms show sense Of moderation Well. yes. They left
the core.
Evening journal., 1919-06-16


This isn't the same world We were living in back in
1914 But II hasn't changed much than the war aims
that nourshed back in that remote period.
President AdOr declares that switzerland can enter the
league with proud and erect head. No doubt But can
she hold the pose after she gets in9
The next time have war job on hand let's keep at
u until the party OF the second part learns to tak in
gentle and paintlye tone
Any community where everybody is related 10 every
body else and quarcins about II affords miniature Of
the European problem.
There various ways to make good citizen out OF
sorry one. The easiest way is to nocuate him with
the savings bank habit
There win he an end Of war when the people OF all ma
tons decide to request diplomats and statesmen 10 do
their nghtns
Greeks who landed at smyrna had to Kill OF few
hundred Turks who had radical notions about self
determination.
Bernstein declares IN Berlin newspaper that the peace
terms show sense Of moderation Well yes. They left
the core.
II we really believe in opcn-face diplomacy let the
men who did the nghtng settle the fate Of the peace
treaty
villa is at it again and may not he such hard mat
ter to find Jobs for our returned soldiers. after ALL
Happiness Is lffes greatest prbc 1t is awarded to
every mon who falls in love with his Job
The American ideal is square deal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
Navy Anxious To
Show Practicability
OF Ocean Flight

New York. 4 prIl 1.-two and Dos
slhly three NC airplanes viii take
par. IN The Navy Departments at
tempt tn win for America the honor
Of being first to make a trans Allan
tic fight II was stated by Lieut.
Commander Scotield. naval aide for
aviation. today Three machines are
being made ready AT Rockaway
Seacn, hut tests are still in progress
70 decide whef her they shall he equip
ped with three or four 11-cvlinder
Liberty motors and other models of
equipment.
While the navy IS bending every
effort TO complete IT'S preparations.
Commander Scofield explained that
haste 10 beat the British or other
competitors would not be allowed TO
interfere with = possible precautions
20 make he fight "a safe and sane
one II is not likely that a start Will
be MADE until early in May
Our object he said. is 10 make
- fight a nrac1ical one. To demon
st1ate that il can he done every day
IN the week. Even If someone else
gets there first / would not say that
we would abandon our plans"
When the navy machines start they
will follow the coast TO New Found
land and the real starting point on
that island has not yer been decided
on. Two or three routes are unde!
consideration after leaving New
Foundland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15

Taken from Du t c h
Over Year Ago
To Pay Netherlands for Use 81 400. 900
ocsdwc snt Tons at Monthly Rent
al Of Abou. So 2oo.0oo-con.rac
Favorable TO Dutch

Washington, April j Whrn The
American government took over an
Fortunately 40n oDo dc.itlw"i-,lt IONS
Dutch shipping. more Than wear
a-o. II contracted 70 pal he neither
lands government >. shillings to,,
n0ntalv rental al 81 definite rate Of
exchange. The figure was disclosed
nerc ;g.da! Tor the frs, Jgmr L
equals i Gt;lc more than - a dead
weight 1914, b more than So -p". 400 d
month
The United States agreed - nay
the full value OF each ship destroyed
and an assessed amount fof damaged
Ships.
All Of these ships now have been
ordered turned OYER 10 the Neither
lands government as soon as repairs
can De made Ia put them n as good
condition As when They we're taken
over. None has been surrendered Yet
but eight or nine probably VIII be
turned back this month.
The contract by which the reQuisi-
TONED ships were taken over was re-
% rded here as beng very favorable
10 the Dutch owners, as the ate ~
con- pensaI!on Vas haS=d on the
high freights prevailing during The
war ana me American government
assumed all war risks ri damage "
loss Furthermore the ships were Kept
constantly N operation, with no
losses from IDLE lime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
H c ard at Lawrence
Meeting
o State Soa-d Of Cancellation ard
Arbitration Wh,c, is CONDUCTING
inquiry Into Strike Of Textile
Workers 'ew n 1Tth Week

1000, -,
-'''i' MIL
"'''''diS vera heard ny .he State
F3natzi nj Cancellation and Araitra-
7.on "a, ne afternoon .e--s,o,, ~
-
.. '''
operatives mat Is now entering is
lin week.
George = ~inkarcIt. mill nvne,.
wa -,r.-..,....,
-, u nc 'se'''S ''
''''i'H .-'''"' pN me StT1r estsmaF-
81 1at n ne =, -" Eek; lie operatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
SEEKING AUTHORITY TO
ENFORCE War Time DRY LAW
LEGAL ADVISERS PUZZLED

alter une 81. 1873, until the con-
clusion OF the present war and there
after until the termination OF de,noDll-
lzatlon. The date of which shall oe de-
ler-nlned ana proclaimed ny the Pres
dent OF the United states = = II shall
ne unla wfui 20 sell for beverage pur-
poses any distilled spirits
The ACT also specifies thai in his
time no beer. w.ne or other intoxicat-
inE matt or vinous liquor shall be sold
for beverage purposes except for ex-
port.
The distinction between tins act and
other wartime liquor restrictions as
poin.ed out today by officials. IS that
L relates IN The sale of liquor. whereas
The others related 20 manufacture Con-
seruenilv il was explained tf1a' the
revenue bureau will not have power 10
take acton against Illicit sale. but will
retain its prese-.t- powers 10 prevent
legal production of liquor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
PROSPECTS POOR
FOR TRIAL AIR
FLIGHT ATLANTIC

-. Jofh y p a pr! 1.-THE
chances ~ Harry =. Hawker. Austria
liam alrnan hopping or within tn.
next day or TWO IN an attempt 20 az
across the Atlantic IN competition
for The London Daily Mall prize Of
100000 diminished tonight when n
drlzzle set IN again. The ground IN
'front.' OF ms aIrdroue al Mount Pear!
IS virtually a uuaEnare
Captain z p. RaNnham. British
aviator, who rneanw hile Is rushing the.
work Of assembling his Martinsyde
plane IN Time 10 take the air as soon
as aawker's Sopworth plane dined
tonight with ms rival. He il planning.
II possible. % make a trial fight to-
morrow taking off from 4 road IN
front of MS canvas hangar at QuiCii-
vidi. II IS said that II rain. fog or
wind holds Hawker hack another two
days. Raynham viii ne able TO give
him a real race for the honor OF be-
lnE the first 10 start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
On Corporation In
come and Profit Tax
To June -5-Ex:ens'on Does Not 40
ply . Individual Tax Returns
Winch Have Been Specially Es-
fenced 70 May

Washington. Apr.l l4-Fur-her ex
NJ corporation income and profits
lax returns was ordered today by
Internal Revenue Comm s>ioner Rop-
or The first extension vas from
March l. % Nay I.
This extension VIII not apply n
individual lax returns for which an
extension Under certain conditions
has been allowed 10 May !.
Corporations making returns On
fisca! year basis. either Jan. u or
February g. will he sITen further
extension 10 June - m these conoi-
tons.
Announcing this Comm ssloner
Roper called attention 10 the fact
mat L IS to The interest or corp.''
atoms to file returns as soon as pos
slbie 10 avu'd the interest charge Of
ane-haif Of / per cent a month
In notice sent % revenue COLLECT
tors. Mr. Roper said
In view of the short time between
me date on WHICH loIIllS were dHdi4-
able and the due date March Is. of
Calender yoaI>re,ufls required under
me revenue act. notice was given
through the public press and other
wise thai tentative returns accom-
panied by a first InStallment Of one
fourth II ne estimated lax due
would he accepted on that Gate and
that n such cases as days would he
given n which TO file complete re-
Turns. hit that interest at the raIc
Of one-halt OF i per cent a month
upon the amounts BY which such in
sIallment payments fell short If the
correct amounts would be collected.
All corporations taking advantage
If the further extension will be re-
quired TO pay on or before June L
A sum equivalent 70 one half of the
tax due AZ shown by the final re-
turn together with interest on the
deficiency Of the first insraf1ment.
This sum may include the first pay
ment made on March Is
1t Is not deemed nevesSary," said
the commissioner. Ito grant an ex-
tension If time beyond the As days
originally granted for the compile
ton If personal returns except on
spt Cial request for sufficient reasons
gwen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
By Explosion on SUI
Chaser 291
Two Probably Fatally Iriuren-Es-
oiosion Caused by Spark leaping
Wireless On Boat 20 Stora1e Tank
Of Gasoline

san Diego, lHl.. April IT, len men
,ya,e. h,,r,ad fyo probably fatally. II
,..nt,,o ..,ios,on. today IN The
1. a. u
,' > N"'l-4''' AK
lhe Municipal pier ''ne ~ ne 'iie-'
Was i civilian driver # m "A! truck
r,,,,, ,,.b,c, e-nsolinc Vas being
- ....,t, -, .,a
'ui''s'''t may =
"naser. II was n1'ol4'c'ai'> ''s'4 =
hat TIE explosion probably vas
-..,,,sad ~, e,,.rl 1eanIr. from th.,
~ ,,,,, ,,.t,sIcs.
anieAnae on ne 'e''i''
J. r. Barrow. nachinlsts mate
i,S-r,,ss Worcester Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
Paralysis Of Service Throughout New England Un-
less Unexpected Happens Wire Heads Make
No 0vertures and Operators firm--Strike Set
for 7 A. N. This Morning -BurIsm Sends
Orders to Officials on Course TO Pursue
BOTH SIDES FIRM

Boston. April 14.-Unless
something unexpected happens
before morning 10 change the
plans of the union leaders. the
majority of telephone sub
scriberS IN New England will be
without service tomorrow. The
strike of several thousand OBJ
orators employed by the New
England Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. and the Providence
Telephone and Telegraph CO.,
called 10 enforce demands for
wage advances and a system Of
collective bargaining directly
with company officials. is set
for 7 A. NJ.
Company officials made no
overtureS toward a settlement
today, maintaining that they
were ready to receive any de-
mands and pass then, along.
with their recommendations as
TO how they should be treated.
70 the agencies created by
Postmaster General Burleson
Continued on Pare l-coi. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
BURLESON' 5 ORDERS

Boston. April 1i.-Matt s.
Jones. president of the New
England Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. received the follow
ing telegram tonight from
Postmaster General BurlesOn:
The telephone systems are
now operated by the govern
n1ent and you are its represen-
tative. In case the threatened
strike IN New England actually
occurs, take every action pos
sibie 10 render the public SER
vice and see that II suffers as
little inconvenience as possible
from any action taken by the
operators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
CRIME INCREASE
DIE TO SOLDIERS
WITHOUT JOBS

leans La, Apr9l A1-~-' -A'iS'
vi -;,.aAers aid was caused oy ioT-
r.. .o1.ers. unable 10 secure employ
r.. Vas discussed al the OPENING
ste ere TODAY of the 9th annual
Dr. IN Of the International Asso-
r.- Chlels of Police william
II :.rrton. one Of the speakers de-
,..-ra - 5r!ieved the present increase
-: -obheries was due IN large
-~t-.--a . Unemployment among DIS
'':rrt-- soldiers.
ie;aods Ised.' he SAID. are those
= -el ac-lstorned to taking grea,
-sks. r.ea who will brook no Interfer-
f.1. -aey Constitute a new class o1
e-.'-a.s- They are not professionals.
~ g Usually Young men between .
- e ears of age. who will kali II
fsS,f1' -5e mentioned recent bank
"a. = 7 81. Louis and a daring hold
~ 81! I'M Springs as instances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15

Washington. Apriu illegal ad-
v,sers of government agencies inter
esied IN liquor regulations examined
statutes and executive orders today
without finding specific legal author
ity by which the internal revenue
bureau might enforce war time pro-
hibilion after July !.
President Wilson under the Over
man ACT. giving him power 10 trans
fer function from one department 10
another might delegate the author
ity 10 the revenue bureau. some law
yerS declared. However. this still
would leave the bureau without ade-
quate funds TO pay the costs Of main
tanning a large federal police force.
unless there is some Legislation al an
early special session of Congress
Suggestions received today did mol
change materially the air of uncer-
taInry over the question Of now pro-
laibition is TO be enforced after July
!. as caused by Internal Revenue
Commissioner Ropers announcement
that his bureau had not the author
ity nor the funds 20 carry out The
enforcement measure properly
Many kilograms received al the COM
missloner's Office today reflected keen
interest by individuals and orsanlza-
tons throughout the country in The
status Of war time prohibition. Mr.
Roper added nothing TO his statement
in replying 10 these queries II was
said
Legal advisers Of other agencies -
day discovered thu an executive or
der of the President dated Sept - lsl1,
issued under authority of the Overrnan
act, delegates TO the revenue bureau
the CUSTOM division the enforce
rnent of the provision of the food con-
servation act of Aug. 10. 1917, which
prohibited the use of food materials IN
production of whiskey. and paved the
way for restriction of beer brewing
These agencies acting under the treas
ury were authorized by the President
TO EMPLOY such additional assistants for
this work as the sec-etar! Of the treas
ury might deem necessary.
The amendment 20 the agricultural ap-
propriation act of Nov. =. 1915. by
which wartime prohibition effective
Jul was established. did not become
a law until long after that executive
order was issued. and consequently the
order would not apply 10 the prohibition
measure
The az. Of Nov. y, 1915. provided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
MPOSTER SAYS
DRINK WAS
CAUSE DOWNFALL

ottawa. April l4-ttobeTt v l!iaEn
Guuier VINO under the name Of
Major Campbell" and Sir JAMES
Cologne osed n Montreal. New
YnrK Rochester are half a dozen
othrr mes as .. returned war ne-o
with a sensational record. vas ne
handed FOR sentence IN a police court
TO-DAY after pleading guilty 10 AL ne
charges of deception brought against
him. When arrested ne was wearing
A Canadian majors uniform adorned
win nine war decorations,
one IF t1unterS favurlt- stores
was mat ne was IN charge If the
tir.ng squad which executed Carl
Lodr. the rInan sp>- n the London
apwer After pleading guilty ne SAID
that hr had really held a commission
II the Canadian army and blamed
rink fol mis- downfall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-15
GERMANY MUST PAY ALLIES
ONE HUNDRED BILLION MARKS
IN COLD PLUS DIVERS OTHERS

Paris April 14-tBy The Associated Press)-One hun
dred billion gold marks is the Germany pay
the Allied and associated governments losses and dam
ages caused in the plus other billions be determined
by special commission which Germany o be repre-
sented.
This is the final and definite conclusion which has been
reduced writing after weeks of negotiation which
wide range and involved frequent changes modica-
tons. The payment of the OCOOCOOOOOO gold marks is
to be divided into three dstinc, follows:
First-Twenty billions within two years.
Second-Forty billions during so years beginning in 1921
Thrd-Forty billions when commission shall determine
how it shall be done