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The Era-leader., 1921-11-03
Lost

One shepherd puppy, white
with brown spots, left or was
carried from my premises on
Wednesday. Wearing block when
last seen. Liberal reward for
information, whether dog is dead
or alive.
P. E. Greenlaw.
The Era-leader., 1921-11-03
e,ankIlnton, La, Nov. 3, 1921.
School Board Proceedings.

iooton Parish School Board me
in regular session with the follow
| ing members in attendance: D
wallace, 0. E. Morris, F. B
Bsteman, L. 7. Richardson, Geo
c, Knight, G. W. knight, J. 4
Moore and Willie Russell.
Absent; j. K. Johnson, D. T
Cushing, J. H. Mitchell.
The meeting was called to or.
dor by President Bateman and
lad in prayer by Mr.. Geo. C.
Knight.
The minutes of the regular meet
Ing held July T., s, and the spe.
eisl meeting held August 81, 1921,
we're read and approved as read.
On motion duly seconded and
carried the teachers of the public
schools Of this Parish are instruc.
ted to require OF each pupil enter.
ing school from another school to
furnish satisfactory report from
tho teacher or principal .of
The school last attended showing
tho work completed and the gen.
srsl department or conduct of the
pupil.
On motion duly seconded and
carried Friday, October 21, 1921,
vas designated as Fair Day for
The white schools of the Parish,
and all teachers attending the
Fair are allowed regular pay for
this day.
On motion duly seconded and
carried the Franklinton school is
hereby authorized to dismiss at
noon Thursday, October 20, 1921,
% account Of the Fair.
On motion of L. T. Richardson,
lsconded by G. W. Knight, and
carried the following resolution
vas unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION FOR LOAN.
Whereas the Washington Par.
BIB School Board of Washington
Parish, Louisiana, is without suf.
deent funds to carry on the pub.
10 schools of the Parish for the
balance Of the year 1921, for the
lsason that the taxes for the cur
ient year have not been collected
laditis therefore necessary for
mid Board to raise the funds nee.
saaafy for said school expenses
ulGl the taxes assessed for that
purpose are collected.
therefore, be it resolved by the
Warrington Parish School Board |
y Washington Parish, Louisiana,
bat this Board borrow from the |
Washington Bank & Trust Com !
Pany, of Franklinton, La, the
aun Of S60,0OO.00 dollars, or SO
aach, thereof as may be necessa. |
y, payable On or before January |
" lg22, and that this Board do |
execute and deliver to the said |
Washington Bank & Trust Com. !
paay OF Franklinton, La, its Ger.
naeate or certificates of indebted. |
asas Tor said amount or so much |
ns'eof as may be necessary, said
ssfllncate to bear interest at the
a's q i've (5%) per cent per an
asl nom date until paid, and |
.s'u aoan TO be paid out of the
.saas - lo be collected for the year
-, as soon as same are collect.
a0f trom any other sources OF
B0ald.
= Y further resolved that said |
aA may be negotiated in install.
sA's and evidenced by one or
40ls eertifcates to be executed |
:, !, ! sae President and Secretary |
Z wy Board in such amount and
!, 'asa tunes as the funds may
$ ]. assQed; provided that the GER
'asss Issued therein shall not
- - Il
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
WORLD STRIKES HARMONIOUS NoTEi

1T will probably be a Of much surprise TO the New
York World 10 find itself for in harmony with
sentiment expressed by President Harding Apparently
deeply impressed by the disposition OF newspaper
correspondents TO regard themselves the guiding spirits
not only OF the Limitation OF Amaments Conference but
Of all the other great problems OF the day the World
says
Many American correspondents and newspapers seem
to be aborng under curious misapprehension in re-
spect TO the Conference for the Limitation OF Armament
They not disposed to regard It conference at all
but a clinic presided over by the eminent Doctor
Hughes, who will personally diagnose each and de-
eide how much ne will amputate from the military estab-
lishment OF every country that is represented"
Then after extended discussion OF the unfair and
dictatoral OF OF the newspaper writer's the
World says:
Nothing could be more becoming on the part OF the
American press than genuine tolerance Of difference OF
opinion at the conference"
Somewhat to the effect although in a general dis
cssion OF the attitude Of newspapers President Harding
said two months ago in letter 10 a gathering Of
newspaper men in Honolulu:
Not only have the World War and the trans
pirng the armstice impressed all with the
and value OF the public press but they demon
straed the possible danger which resides in press too
freely employed for propaganda In the overwhelm-
ing emergency Of the war; propaganda became we'll
night universal habit; might also say code among
Journalists II was OF course Intended to be the propa-
ganda OF patriotism OF devout naonalism OF well in
tended aspiration for the salvation of the best human
society but not always entirely fair discreet
On the whole served splendid purpose in the crcum-
stances OF times but newspaper men could in
dulge ourselves in grevous than to
that propaganda is the 1rst leading aim OF a
properly conducted press.-
In all probability the newspaper correspondents against
whom the World aims its criticisms those who sign
their articles They the most given TO the at
tempt TO guide the destnes OF the world II has always
been for speculation among the laity TO the
reason why certain newspapers publish large portion
OF their articles under the OF the writer's. The
plausible explanation is that the editors not will
ing TO assume the responsibility for the statements made
and the views advanced and therefore, require the
writer shall identify the article his own.
II may not be Inappropriate to remark that Uhe World
has itself innocent OF the publication OF articles
Gled with propaganda which President Harding crit-
cized and to which the World takes exception An
inspection columns all through the peace
at Paris will show that It's special correspondents
gully OF all the intolerance against which the World
inveghs the view Of the World and lis special
respondents during the controversy the League OF
Nations every one who not in favor OF the league
was an advocate Of Since the World has raised the
question Of would like TO have point out
any instance OF greater intolerance than that
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
EFrpCr ON RAnRoAD NET EARNINcs.

ut should interest pair-mnded Delawareans 10 know
that the ~ per cent reduction, effective July
fell according TO reports received by the Interstate Com
Commission, far short OF enabling The railroads 10
make net earnings OF per cent which Congress author
lied The Transportation act necessary to re-estahsh
the credit Of the roads and 30 safe dependable
vice.
The dencites below the per cent, In the three months
referred TO- calculating e wage reduction at S3OOOOOOO
month follows:
Deficit under per cent in July. ....... sSseOiRp
Dehcit under per cent. in August. S775SsN
Dsfcf under per cent in SEPTEMBER. 5S2osso9
The actual percentages earned on the tentative valuation
OF the roads adopted by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion for rate making purposes were as follows:
Percentage value earned In July .........45
Percentage value, earned In August. .........5O
Percentage value. earned in September
The above figures however, do not represent normal
condition for the net secured large part by defer
ring maintenance OF equipment roadbed tracks, etc. q
charge which later must be made up
Had the ~ per cent reduction wages not been made
the net earnings for the three months the same basis
would have been for July 25 per cent for August PEI
cent. and for September per cent
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
overhead etc. raised the cost 70 5000 and 40 per cent d

overhead etc. raised the 5000 40 per cent ad
valorem duty levied based In the present sys-
tenn the foreign value and the landed price would be
$1,000 plus $780, or $780, But If the American
ton plan should be applied. and it is American goods
which being displaced the duty would be 40 per cent
Of $4,000 $4,000 making the landed price of the British
si00OO or just the amount OF the American cost OF
production to say nothing OF margin OF sales profit for
The American producer II the importer required TO
only the duty based foreign valuation, ne could
mark up the goods to $500 and still undersell
the American and reap a fair margin.
Moreover, regardless OF the origin OF pottery imports,
they would all pay the duty TO get in. Under the
present system, shipment OF identical with those
Of Great Britain but coming from Germany, would pay
far less duty for entry here. The American valuation
plan sandardzes duties nsues greater Federal revenues
better protection and efficient administration And
those are the reasons for its adoption
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
Editorial Opinion
wELCHERs SHOULD PAY

From the San Francisco Call.
To those persons who lost so
heavily in the San Francisco fire
through the refusal of certain Ger
man insurance companies to recog-
nize the obligations arising under
their policies, the recent statement
made by Alien Property Custodian
Thomas w. Miller reads like good.
hard common sense.
To the person who recognizes that
contract should be lived up to in
the highest good faith by the par
ties thereto, the clean-cut statement
Of the Alien Property Custodian that
he intends to make the welching
companies pay the just claims they
repu dated reads like an attempt to
teach the central empires a lesson
in the observance OF contracts, SINH
lar to the lesson taught them re-
garding the observance of treaties.
There should be no confusion about
the matter. and no misunderstanding.
Mr.. Millers statement makes II
clear that he does not intend indis-
criminately to recommend, for in
stance, that the funds'of some indi-
vidual alien enemy shall be used TO
liquidate the indebtedness OF these
German insurance companies. II
happens that there are in his hands
at the present time, as Alien Prop
erty Custodian. funds belonging to
the particular companies which had
0rif-en Insurance in San Francisco
and which failed after the fire to set
tie in accordance with the terms OF
these policies.
In other words. through fortuit-
ous circumstances Mr. Miller finds
himself in a position to be able to
force the settlement by these COM
panies of obligations which honor
ably they should have settled fifteen
years ago.
Nothing could be simpler and
nothing could be more just.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29

meet an emergency such as arti-
ficially hoisted living costs, acute
shortage Of labor or war exactions
has been construed afterward as
final determination Of a specific
question decided. as IL it were an
Interpretation by the Supreme
Court OF legislative statute or Of
clause Of the Constitution OF the
United States. Not merely have
labor unions been prone so to con-
strue the arbitrator's award, but
later arbitrators have shown a ten
dency to build upon such an award
as courts might upon judicial opin-
ions and decisions. Notable in
stances OF this are found in the
coal industry, the building trades
and the railroad business.
In putting wages up the arbi-
traitor is a swift performer; in put
ting wages down he is a weak and
shuffiing thing.
In this way It has come about
that many of the labor disputes,
strikes and vacations" OF the pres
ent are due to the processes of the
kind of arbitration which was so
quick to put up labor costs 10 a basis
which could not possibly be main
tained under adverse conditions or
in normal times. yet has shown
itself without the power or the will
to put them down when they must
come down II business is to operate
and employment continue.
10 is not too much to say, under
these circumstances, that the usual
forms and methods OF past arbitra-
ton have cost and are costing the
public more, and vastly more. than
strikes and lockouts are now cost
ing anybody. This is not an argu-
ment against the principle OF the
intelligent and competent economic
agency which sound and fearless
arbitration could be. 1t is an argu-
ment either for the complete re-
formation OF the kind OF arbitra-
ton the country generally has had
or for the abandonment OF the
whole system
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
Arbitration and Strike Losses
(From the New York Herald).

Four millions of dollars a year,
with a million dollars a day from
the New York garment strike alone.
Is the amount at which the United
States Labor Department estimates
the present loss OF wage earners
through strikes. lockouts and delib-
crate absenteeism from work II
bulks a staggering economic vast
age. But the conclusion OF the
Government statisticians that this
stupendous loss Is chargeable to the
refusal or failure Of employers and
employees to take advantage of the
mediation and arbitration machinery
OF the Labor Department is not al
together sound. There are losses
from attempting industrial opera
tion on a wrong basis that are as
killing as losses from Industrial
Istagnation.
II is an unfortunate fact, and
nothing is to be gained by conceal
ing its truth, that arbitration in the
faulty way It has been practised
must bear its share OF responsible
ity for the very economic disturb
ances and industrial paralysis now
amicting the country.
There have been two striltingly
transparent troubles with needless
mediation and arbitration schemes,
and they have borne bitter fruits in
the situation now confronting the
country. One is that almost invari-
ably the arbitrator has scaled up
wages. whether an industry could
stand the burden or not. for the
express reason that the arbitrators'
purpose and commission are to pre-
vent strikes. and they have found
this the easiest way to prevent
them. Following this line of least
resistance in the main, they have
disregarded the fundamental ques-
tion OF the welfare of the industry
or business upon which absolutely
depend the job OF the employe and
the function OF the employer.
The second fault with such arbi-
tration has been that decision
sought primarily II not solely to
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
DELAWARE FRESHIES
MERRY AT DINNER

Forty members OF the freshmen
class OF the University OF Delaware
attended the annual freshmen dinner
in the Lambros restaurant last even
ing, following which Is a theatre
party was held at the Garrick The
atre. Harry Jackson, president. gave
a brief address to the class
When the class invaded the Gar
rick Theatre. u found that the
sophomores had stolen march on
II and had taken down the freshman
banner with 1925 looming large on
il. which the freshmen had carefully
placed on the stage. AS many of
the sophomores were in the audi
ence there was considerable amuse-
ment and excitement through the
exchange OF yells and calls.
The freshmen officers are: Presi-
dent, Harry Jackson; vice-president.
Robert France; treasurer. Paul Rim
ard; treasurer Theodore Weeks, and
class historian, Kenneth Gibbon.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
NO money FOR
TRADE School
Will Close Unless $4,000 is
Forthcoming From Out
side Sources
HOSPITAL ROOM
FOR HIGH SCHOOL

Unless an appropriation OF s7.so0
or $4,000 can be made by the board
closing OF the trade extension
schools win be necessary. members
OF the Board Of Education were in
formed at their meeting last even
ing.
Action on the matter was deferred
until after a consultation with SUI
pervisor Anderson and after his
needs are analysed.
y Shermer II. Stradley said that
while he would like to see IN,
schools continue, the board mus
watch its finances. The board mus
live within its means. he stated. HI
said that he would like to know
more OF the details or the needs oi
the schools. whereupon the motion
for a consultation with Mr.. Ander-
son was adopted.
Action on bids for motor cars was
deferred.
The board authorized the equip
ment OF a hospital room at the High
School with such material as rec
ommmended by the three medical
members of the board. Doctors Pal
mer Washburn and Banton. Mr.
Stradley felt that the physicians
should first report to the board be-
fore the purchase Of the material.
The supervisor Of buildings was
authorized TO obtain estimates for
drinking fountains for School No.
.12.
A request was received from
George Newcomb, OF Arden. asking
the use OF the auditorium OF the
High School for a meeting to be
held under the auspices OF the
Friends Of Soviet Russia on the
evening Of December 20. superin-
tendent Ward was authorized to
grant the request II II does not in
terfere with his program.
AS no charge is ever made for the
use OF the auditoriurs-of the High
School. a check received from the
Masonic fraternity for the use Of
the hall was returned The check
was for SO
Victor Gilman, at his low bid Of
S1S2. was awarded the contract for
installing new boiler tubes. John
P. curran, at his bid OF s1sB. was
awarded contract for drinking foun-
tains. II. w vandever Compsnv
was awarded the contract for FUR
nishlng equipment required for the
High School gymnasium for Sis4.s2.
Action on the purchase OF eouln-
mont for grammar school eymna-
slum work was deferred.
superintendent Ward repeated the
request OF tho director OF trade ox-
tension work IN the schools fo,
s2s0o to $4,000 20 carry on the work
the balance OF the term. Unless the
money Is forthcoming. ne said, some
of tho work would have to be ais
continued, including cooking and
some general subjects.
The board authorized the nav.
ment 70 Annie Davis OF $3.50 70,
seven months cleaning work in IN,
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
BREAKS ONE LEG
IN 65-FEET FALL

Failing e5 feet from a tower be-
ing built on the estate Of Irenee du-
Pont, near Guyencourt, yesterday.
Charles Barber. aged 3s years. OF
Talleyville. is in the Delaware Hos
pital with a broken leg.
The injured man had stepped from
a platform on which he was working
to an elevator which gave way
without warning. plunging to the
ground The impact when it struck
the ground threw Barben to the
floor. breaking his leg. His condi-
tion Is not serious.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
OUR UNIVERSITY AND IT'S FINANCES.

YE1HRoUGH The courtesy OF A. G. wilkinson Business
q Administrator OF the University Of Delaware we have
received printed copy Of the financial statement OF that
Institution for the fiscal year June 30 1921 That
statement which Just has from the press was pre-
scented b the trustees at their meeting Newark today.
Accompanying it a compact and comprehensive
budget report for the first months Of the current uni
vesty year That budget report shows that OF total OF
S7o9350 covering all the many items the budget the
aggregate expenditures The first four months ended
October 81 this year. s652e53 leaving budget bal
ances aegregatng sh5097 In other words the expen-
durcs for the first third Of fiscal year have eaten up
httle more han onehird OF Che income That excess
doubtless is explansbie by the fact that It may include
expenditures FOR supplies and other things which will
carry through the entire university year expen-
dftures along those lines lighter the eight months re-
naming.
This budget report which shows the financial oond-
ton Of the university ocarly something new II is
the Business Administrators dea and is his pur-
pose to send every month TO the members Of the finance
committee for their information and guidance.
Tho financial statement for the fiscal year ended June
30 last also admirable piece Of work 1t shows to
what systematic and scientific basis the financial affairs
OF the institution have been reduced through the setting
up OF the Business Administrators onlce.
Among the outstanding facts in the Business Admins
traitors report for the year are the following:
The above amounts added 10 this years. deficit show
dn oNcfCfdIl OF otir54Io
This dcnct was anticipated in our budget placed be-
fore the General Assembly March, i92i our estimate Of
the amount being s9 1851 which sum was allotted to
this item in the appropriations made by the Legis aure
70 he University There is therefore, balance on this
account Of S907o
ihe dining halls have taken OF Themselves after
being charged proportion OF administration expense
Amons the larger items Of income and expenditures
during the past year. would bring your attention the
following:
Two temporary dormitories were erected at the
Women's College at cost OF sish9s This being gift
by the Delaware School Auxiliary nom the Pierre S
DUPONT Trust Fund
AN amount OF aA90IOo contributed by friends OF
'ne University during the year which together
with balance brought forward from previous year OF
Saos made total OF si9sg223 This amount has been
expended for salaries this being the purpose for which
donated
S1 dwelling houses have been purchased on Delaware
avenue Newark at cost OF 1000 70 provide aocommo
cations for families Of the nstruchonal STAN
From whatever angle they may be viewed the financial
statement for the last scal year and the budget report
for the nst four months OF the current fiscal year make
an encouraging showing along most Of the lines covered
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
ENDED JULY ?. 1921.

TINE officially TO and end July 3 1921, sc-
cordng TO the peace proclamation signed by Presl-
dent Harding November "a.
Almost two years and eight months from the signing OF
the srmstce and the actual cessation OF hostos peace
was accomplished fact.
How much sooner that condition could have been
reached had q not been for the costly chickering's at Paris
and the inssterce OF certain misguided individuals the
entrance Of the United States into the League OF Nations
despite tho explicit warning Of than third OF the
Senate that they would 10 such an arrange
mcnt
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
PLENTY or woRK. sLErp AM MILK.

fSsEW WSimingtonians want to die and most OF them
Il read eagerly hints which make for long life
Dr. Stephen Smith, who viii be % years old next Febru-
ary, attracts attention al health exposition He founded
tbs American Public Health Association
70 live long ne, work hard keep out OF the aasy
NE get plenty Of Sleep drink milk and do not eat
loo much meat
Dr. smith knows what he is talking about Hs was
scAy until he reached co. Lived crackers toast and
rrcsmmendS ~
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
FRENCH PROTEST. KHAKI.

PARIS-Members Of Parliament
have been receiving protests against
the decision to substitute khaki for
the horizon blue worn by French
soldiers throughout the war. But
the decision will stand.