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Evening journal., 1921-12-14
No Land, No Hogs Does He Possess,
So NoU His Head They viii Assess

You surely must be rated as man
Whose possessions are nil;
And one. whose treasures are as
sessed on high.
Where you, dear friend, will see
them bye and bye
Obedient to His precious will.
In youth you heard your Masters
voice.
Struggled. decided and made your
choice,
And He. who spoke to you that day
Has made you richer than earth's
clay;
SO while no lands you do possess
Nor lot in Millions wilderness,
There still remains that which is
best,
Yourself. your head we must assess '
While the force in the ofiic OF
the Board of Assessment are some
what reticent in divulging the name
OF the man who filled out his assess
ment blank in poetic manner. yet
many are dealing in conjecture and
are wondering II the poet is not Dr.
Thomas O. Grouse, pastor of the
Milton NJ. p. Church. and one OF
the foremost ministers Of the Mary
land Annual Conference.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
Will INCREASE
STEELQUALITY

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per ton and made the Transporting
and purchase Of this necessary pro-
duct for the life OF the steel indus
try impossible. Mr.. Deemer said
he expect to see The industry in
crease its production from 10 70 90
per cent. a month. until Il reaches
beyond normal production Of boom
days.
Beside the announcement OF Mr.
Deemer concerning the Increased on
Grafton and optimistic prediction
comes the report from authentic
sources that the Penn seaboard Cor
poration intends beginning the on
Grafton OF its local plant by the mid
die Of February. Men employees OF
the American Maganese plant. who
have been making part time have
also been given an increased num-
ber OF hours OF employment a week.
Mr. Deemer predicted last evening
that labor both skilled and unskilled
would be in demand at good wages
within the next six months. He based
his prediction on the fact that at
present plants are only purchasing
and manufacturing materials. as
ordered. This coupled with the pros
pect OF a lower freight rate, he
thinks will soon result in renewal of
general Industrial activities.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
COPS SAVED FAMILY,
HUNT SENDS CIGARS

Members OF the police ambulance
and patrol crews today enjoyed
cigars presented to them by w. C..
Hunt. 2126 Lancaster avenue, whose
wife and children were overcome by
coal gas at their home several days
ago. The cigars were sent to the
police as a token OF Mr.. Hunts ap-
probation OF their quick response
10 the call to the Hunt home.
The gift was accompanied by the
following letter to Superintendent
Black which was read to the men in
line at City Hall today:
"Chief Of Police Black,
Wilmington, Delaware.
Dear Sir: I want to express my
appreciation for the promptness with
which the Wilmington police force
took care OF the situation at my
home last Saturday. There is no
doubt but that they are, in a large
measure, responsible for the ultimate
recovery OF the patients. The ac-
tions of the officers could not have
been more courteous and efficient
and as I had no opportunity OF
thanking them personally, I wish you
would convey to them my apprecia-
ton OF the services rendered.
Every truly yours,
wv. c.. HUNT"
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
FREE SERVICE OF
SUBURBAN MAIL
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for Elsmere. At that time, he said,
Senator Ball appeared to think that
IL the change proposed was good
enough for Elsmere IL would be bene-
fcial for the other suburbs.
At result OF this conference. last
nights meeting was arranged and
Senator Ball. who was invited to at
tend. explained how the postal auth
critics had decided that the Whining
ton mail service could be extended
to the suburbs by abolishing the
Elsmere fourth-class Office and open
ing a sub-station to be known as
Elsmere.
Senator Ball said he understood
there was some opposition to the
plan on the ground that Il would be
costly. He referred to the attitude
OF the late President Cleveland who
refused to approve OF the rural mail
delivery system on such grounds.
This system when placed in force
| by President Mckinley. he added
demonstrated its worth at once and
the people showed their appreciation
through a general use Of the system
The present Administration. he
said, was determined to serve the
people and II the people OF Elsmerc
and elsewhere wanted the free mail
delivery they could obtain such
through cooperating with the gov
ernment authorities.
Postal Inspector Sentman said the
residents would have to place signs
at the street intersections and the
houses would have to he numbered.
He said Il was planned TO operate an
automobile delivery OF the mails
from the wilmington office twice
daily and the collector would carry
back with him all mail left at the
sub-station. This station. it was ex-
planned, would also be equipped with
man boxes for those who desired
them.
Following the addresses a motion
was made that all those desiring the
new service should arise. No oppo-
sitlon to the plan was manifested.
Committees were named repre-
senting the residents OF Roselle and
Brack-Ex to organize their com
munities and provide for the num-
bering OF the houses and equipping
them with mail boxes.
The new system will prove OF
value to between fifteen and sixteen
hundred residents along the Lincoln
Highway.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
YOUNG DOCTORS
AFTER LICENSES

The semi-annual examination for
licenses to practice medicine in
Delaware is now being conducted at
the Delaware Hospital and the
Homeopathic Hospital. this city, by
the state Board OF Examiners.
Those taking the examinations
at the Delaware Hospital are DR..
Elmer Bertrand, Lewes, graduate OF
jefferson College, 1920; DIR. James
w. Butler. Wilmington, graduate OF
the University OF Pennsylvania, 1920;
DR.. G. p. Giambalvo, Philadelphia,
graduate OF Temple University,
Philadelphia, 1921; DR.. r. T. Larue,
GaIlipoiis, Ohio, graduate Of Temple
University 1920. and DR.. Francis e.
Proctor. Philadelphia. graduate Of
jefferson College. 1921.
DR.. Frank d. Dorsey is being ex-
amined by the Homeopathic Board
at the Homeopathic Hospital DR..
Dorsey resides in this city. and is a
graduate OF Hahnemann College,
Philadelphia, 1921.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
some CHANGES IN
income TAXLAW.
Collector Graham Shows
Differences in Recent
Federal Enactment
MORE EXEMPTION
FOR DEPENDENTS

enactment Of new revenue legis-
iation has brought to the offices Of
Collectors Of Internal Revenue a
flood Of inquiries regarding various
provisions" said Collector of Inter-
nal Revenue II. T. Graham today.
..rhc revenue act OF 1921 becomes
effective November %. 1921, unless
otherwise provided for.
ITO avoid error in the preparation
Of their returns and later difficulties
with the Bureau of Internal Rev
enue, taxpayers are advised to care
fully note the changes and when
they become effective.
'.The excess profits tax Is repealed
as of January 1. 1922. The rates FOR
1921 are unchanged.
'sThe surtax rates for the calendar
year 1921 are unchanged, and range
from 1 Per cent. on the amount OF
net income between $4,000 and $1,000
to 65 per cent. on the amount OF net
income in excess Of s1,0O0,000. For
the calendar year 1922, the surtaN
rates range from / per cent. on the
amount of net income between $4,000
and $4,000, to so per cent. on the
amount by which the net income ex-
ceeds 100000
THE exemption allowed for a de-
pendent is increased from 5000 to
s40O. Married persons living with
husband or wife and heads OF fami-
lies are allowed a personal exemp-
ton Of s25OO (instead OF $4,000 un-
less the net income is in excess OF
$4,000 in which case the personal
exemption is only $4,000. The act
provides that in no case shall the
reduction Of the personal exemption
from s25O0 70 $1,000 operate to In
crease the tax which would be pay
able II the exemption were $500 by
more than the amount OF the net in.
rome IN excess Of $4,000. This is &c
overcome the disparity in the cast
of tw otaxpayers. one OF whom 4
Just within the lower $4,000 exemp'
ton and the other just within the
higher s2500 exemption.
"Single persons. and married per
sons not living with husband oi
wife, are allowed an exemption o
$1,000. Nonresident aliens are al
lowed a single personal exemption
Of $1,000. Persons having gross In
comes for 1921 Of $4,000 over are
required to make a return, regard
less Of the amount OF net income.
provision is made for the repea
as of January /. 1922, OF the tax OF
stockholders OF a personal service
corporation as such. After that date
such corporatins are to be taxed il
the same manner as other corpora
tons"
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
GARBAGE QUESTION
MAY BOB UP TONIGHT

There Is a possibility OF a pro-
and-con session tonight when the
members Of the City Board of Health
meet with those of the finance and
the public health committees Of City
Council to talk over the garbage sit
uation.
Where. at the last meeting, the
Health Board requested a hearing OF
City Council. this time the City
Councilmen have asked the Health
Board to appear before them. There
were some intimations today about
the Public Building that there might
be something doing when the con-
ference finally gets underway tonight
but President Ward, of Council, who
conferred for a time with Mayor
Harvey. in the latter's office, this
morning, said it was his understand
ing that the garbage question would
be treated only in "a general way
tonight.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
TROLLEY Men
HAVE CONTESTS
Election of Officers for Rail
way Union Tomorrow
Will be Spirited
SEVERAL NOMINEES
FOR EACH OFFICE

Annual election Of officers will be
held by Local Division No. SAP,
Street Car Railway Mems Union,
embracing Wilmington. tomorrow
and some spirited contests are pre-
dicted. Ballots will be cast from
10 a. m. until 6 p. m, in ConnelTs
cigar store. 1920 Delaware avenue
directly opposite the Delaware ave-
nue. trolley car barns.
There are 400 members in the
local division, and there has been
much campaigning within the men,
bership OF the organization for rival
candidates Both an old and new
ticket is in the field. II. II. Gallagher
is running for recollection as presi-
ldent. He is opposed by ]. B. Max
well. For vice-president, II. A. Bell
the present incumbent, also seeks
reelection, but is opposed by two
nominees, J. W. Lyons and j. n
Wilkinson.
For financial secretary A. II. Kine
seeks reelection, but has three op-
ponents, E. f. Mcmahon. H. d
Weyl and j. Babby. S. w. NOVEL;
the present recording secretary, has
been re-nominated, but is opposed
by J. w Lyons, r. A. Pritchett, w
r. Roach and W. ]. Hunter.
For the executive board sever
members will be chosen. A ticke
numbering 10 men is in the field
or these G. II. Hall, Jr.. II. d. Weyl
j. w. Lyons. II. Renshaw, ]. J. Ma.
honey and F. J. Wahl are member.
Of the present board and seek re.
election. New Candidates for the
board are c. G. Hutchinson, II. A
Bell, c. w. Ferguson. J. W. Dill. J.
n. Wilkinson, II. o. Edwards, J.
Walsh, j. B. Maxwell, b. McLaueh-
lin, o. b. Glanden. e. G. Miller, H.
L. Harris and ]. Parsons.
For treasurer the nominees are f.
Wingate and o. Glanden; for con-
ductor. s. d. Wright. ]. o. HAYES
and l.. L. Davis; for warden. w. II.
Lloyd and G. Richard; for sentinel
X. J. oliver and NJ. ]. Saunders. for
press agent. j. Babby, j. w. LYONS
and J. Parsons; for auditing com.
mittee' three to be chosen, II. d
Weyl, II. A. Bell, c. C. Hutchinson
\. 7. Quandt, l.. f. Conlin and G
Sebold.
Delegates also are to be chosn tc
the Central Labor Union and IN.
Labor Temple Association. Sever
are to be elected as representative,
to the Central Labor Union. Tn,
nominees are j. B. Maxwell I N
Wilkinson. w. ]. Hunter. c. Rel
vile, A. H. King. J. J. Mahonev G
G. Hutchinson. c. W. Ferguson. ]
w. Parsons NJ. Allen. G.. sebold. E
Gray, G.. Mcdowell. II. A. Bell an,
J. Lyons,
For delegates to the Labor TEN
pie Association. two to be chosen
following are the nominees: E. ]
Wahl, II. II. Gallagher, II. Rem
shaw, E. +. Mcmahon, w. II. Gol
and G. Sebold.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
FIND OPENING FOR
SIX TANK TESTERS

This was a "dull day" at the Pub
lie Employment Bureau. in the old
City Hall, Market street above Fifth.
Only nine men were registered, fiva
referred to positions and four placed
Call, however. was received for six
tank testers for a shipyard. The
jobs will be permanent.
In the women's division, three
were registered, fifteen were referred
to positions and six placed. OF the
fifteen referred, four were for cleri-
cal positions and one as a sales
woman. OF the six women for
whom positions were found, five
were given domestic occupations
and one clerical work.
There was a large crowd Of men
eager for work, in the main room OF
the City Hall throughout the morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
in
AUTO MIX-UP
Cole Sells Truck to DuRosS
Bowers Says He Also
Will Sell
LATTER OFFICIAL
HAS VEHICLE

Constables Bowers and Cole are in
TO that Of Button, button. who has
the button" only that in this case
the button" happens to be a one
ton Bethlehem truck. the property
of Charles w. Waltman. 623 East
Sixth street.
The machine was first seized by
Constable Bowers and advertised for
sale to satisfy claims against the
owner. For some reason the con-
stable called the sale off.
Constable Cole, claiming that the
time had expired in which Constable
Bowers could advertise and sell the
machine, seized the car on claims
entered before Magistrate Broman,
and advertised it for sale at o'clock
this morning. at the garage at Peach
and Heald streets.
In the meantime Constable Bow
ers re-advertised the machine to be
sold this afternoon at the garage at
SIT Orange street
When Constable Cole went to
ItdEn anu Altdlu SlAttAoi AAAAo AAbA
ing, to sell the truck he was inform
ed that Constable Bowers had re-
moved the machine to S17 Orange
street. Going there, Cole made a
search but failed to find the car.
Leaving the garage, and accomp-
anied by Attorney Robert Adair
and Edward DuRoss, who held the
claim in Coles hands. Cole went to
the Office of Magistrate Gluckman
demanded the delivery Of the car by
Bowers, under threats Of arrest II he
failed to comply. Bowers refused
Cole then, under instructions from
the attorney, announced that he this
morning had sold the truck to Mr.
DuRoss for $3.50. Mr.. DuRoss also
under Mr.. Adair's instructions, de-
manded Of Bowers the return Of the
car, and as he still refused, MT
Adair also made a demand.
Mr.. Bowers announced that he had
advertised the machine for sale at
S17 Orange street this afternoon
and that he would have the car there
at the proper time.
The affair attracted a number OF
witnesses, owing to the novelty OF a
clash between the two constaoles.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
% GLAD YEARS
FOR CITYK. OF c.

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George S. Messick. 'Harry w. sher-
win. John 7. Clark, James z. Feeney.
'John II. Feehely. |Dr. John C.
Fahey, James /. Ford. William HUI
Der. y. Harry Monaghan. Harry C.
Keller. Frederick Kienle. John b.
Bradford John T. McCracken. DAN
iel w. Mullin .Wnliam J. Gibbons
John A. Butler Or. Phillip A. Tray
nor. James A. Mulugan, John r.
Bonner. John L. Byrne, Dennis f.
Leary. Patrick Fahey. sFrank ]. Nc
Nulty, 'Wnliam f. McNulty. sJo-
seph J. II. Logan. Alexander J. But
Ter.
The past grand Knights OF the
Council have been as follows:
Peter J. Ford. 1s96-1SeS; John T
McCracken. 1S9S-1900; Mark /. Nc
Kenna. ls00-1902; Matthew d. Muir
ply. 1so2-19o4; George A. Messicl
1904-1905; Martin +. Fairy. 1905
1907; Harry T. Graham. 1907-1909
Peter A. Horty 1909-1911; william
J. Horrlgan. 191l-1913; Leo. NJ
Montgomery. 1913-1915; James L
Gibney 1915-1916; William A. Han
nigan. 1916-1917; William ]. Hanley
1s17-191s; e. T. Toy. 191S-1919; J
Alfred spragg 1919-192O; William +
Lynn, 192O-1921; Peter J. Ford
1921-1922.
The committee in charge OF tn,
reception and dance, L.st night. wa,
composed Of:
T7uvoro uvo,- ch,tr,,,,... NJ.
Horty. Alexander ]. Butler, Herbert
f. Kaighn. Thomas NJ. Monaghan
James II. Cole. George K. Hanley
Edward J. Dougherty. John f. Ma
honey. Joseph II. Gaule. James +.
Hoey, Harry r. Mellon. Charles F.
curley, Thomas +. Finn, Frederick
J. O'Toole. Walter F. Kane. George
s. Finnan. Hugh f. Collins. w.
Frank sweeny. Charles A. McAteer.
secretary.
Tonight the anniversary celebra-
ton will be continued with a dinner
tor the members only This will be
~field in the Hotel dupont. Charles f.
Curley viii be POSTMASTER and the
speakers will be the Rt. Rev. John
J. Monaghan, Bishop Of the Will
mington Diocesei Admiral William
S. Benson. Of Washington; James A
Flaherty Of Philadelphia. suprems
knight Of the order: Peter J. Ford
grand knight Of Santa Maria Council
and John S. Rosseli. president OF ths
Security Trust and Safe Deposi
Company.
Admiral Benson who will be tn,
chief speaker at the BANQUET IS
fourth degree member Of Council No
1876 OF Philadelphia. He Is presiden
Of the National Council OF cathoIl
Men. having been elected to this OF
nee a short time ago at the conven
Zion held In Washington.
Herbert z. Kaighn is chairman r
the committee In charge OF the bar
quet. Matthew d. Murphy Is chail
man Of the general anniversary con
ihittee: J. Alfred Spragg. secreta,
and James 3. Gibney. treasurer.
Il IL announced that a second ar
nual charity ball will be held in III
Hotel dupont. under auspices
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN. Dec. IA. - Re
Gently the Sussex County Board Of
Assessment mailed blanks to all Of
the taxables Of the county on which
TO made their returns. and within
the past few days hundreds Of them
have been coming into the office
When the clerical force OF the board
opened the mail a few days ago.
they found the following verse writ
ten on one OF the blanks hy resi-
dent OF Milton, the home town OF
William II. Welch, the chief clerk:
mo foot OF land do l possess.
Nor cottage in this wilderness;
A poor wayfaring man.
No horse no COW, no colts, no sheep.
No breeding hogs, nor mules keep.
SO put me in the pauper clan,
Find my assessment, IL you can"
Chief Clerk Welch, who is a
former member OF the Delaware
Legislature and for many years
was assistant principal Of the Nil
ton High School. replied in a poetic
strain. as follows:
Il cannot place you in the pauper
clan,
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
BY A. l.. BRADFORD

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent. .
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-The
big three" delegates Of the arms
conference are rapidly approaching
a definite agreement on the question
of limitation of naval armament, it
was learned today.
A realignment of the list Of capi-
tai ships of the three powers after
the Hughes program goes into ef-
feet so that Japan may keep the
mighty Mutsu is now under consider
alton.
The United States is standing firm
against any modification OF the
Hughes program that would en-
danger its vital principles But both
this country and England are said
not to be raising strenuous objec-
lions to Japans desire to keep the
Mutsu.
II this is done the three nations
would scrap one or two older ships
and keep one or two new ones vir-
tually complete.
Battleship tonnage Of the three
powers would remain virtually the
same.
IL is believed that a complete
agreement on the naval agreement
will be announced at a plenary ses-
sion before the end of this week, one
OF the delegates said.
There is said to exist an agreement
among the big three for settlement
/ OF the naval questions II was also
stated that detailed agreement
would be reached at another meet
| ing of these three statesmen today
As has been known for days, ia
pan has signified her intention OF
adhering to the 5-5-3 plan Baron
Kato agreed to this in the momen-
tous meeting OF the "hig three"
when the scrapping of the Anglo
Japanese Alliance, the substitution
I thereof OF a four-power Pacific en-
tente and an agreement TO halt for
tihcation Of the Pacific islands were
decided on.
The United States and Japan arc
believed 10 he progressing to a denn-
tie agreement OF 1on-fortifcation of
the Pacific islands so that this can
be soon announced and Il Is said
that preliminary work has been
started on the drafting OF a treaty
TO cover the general agreement for
reduction and limitation OF naval
ornaments among the powers.
The possibility that Secretary oi
state Hughes and Arthur ]. Balfour
chief British delegate. might hi
called upon to settle the wide dif.
ferences between the Chinese and
Japanese over payment for the Kiao.
Tsi Railway in Shantung hung as g
sort OF implied threat over the me
diation situation today.
Persons intimately Identified with
the problems, however. believed tha
the chance OF such Intervention
would serve 10 make them compose
their differences
At brief session OF the Far East
ern committee this afternoon the Chi
nese submitted n list OF agreement
under which spheres OF influence"
have been established in China. The
Japanese desiring a chance to study
it. asked adjournment. The shan
tung meeting was set for 3 O'Clock
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
NEW NEIGHBoRHooD BODY,

Residents in the vicinity OF Rod
ney Reservoir and Eighth street, are
organizing a neighborhood associa-
tion. to join m the municipal celebra-
tion OF Christmas and to organize
community affairs during the COM
ing year. At a meeting last night
the new association was discussed al
length. Another meeting will be
held at s o'clock tomorrow night
in the home OF Miss Blanche ]
swayne. 1900 West Seventh street
to which all residents OF the neigh
! borhood are invited.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
vooATIoNA1 SCHOOL WORM.

The free evening vocational school
conducted under the auspices Of the
Wilmington Board OF Public Educa-
ton ends its fan term Of ten weeks
tomorrow evening. The evening will
mark the close OF one unit OF self
improvement. which the school has
given to the citizens OF Wilmington
since It has opened its doors for eve
ming school work on October 1.
An exhibit has been arranged OF
work completed in the present ses-
sion to be shown in the halls OF the
main building. The various instruc-
tors promise agreeable surprises in
the nature OF work zone. Parents OF
the pupils are invited.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
WHO GETS THE RING?
WE'LL ALL KNOW SOON

The much complicated case of
Louis Mehr, formerly manager Of
the provision department Of the
Golden Rule store, who was adjudi-
Gated a bankrupt several weeks ago.
was aired yesterday afternoon in
the offices OF J. Rankin Davis, ref
cree in the case. The question dis
cussed was who owned diamond
ring valued at $1,000. which Mehr
has and which his creditors are seek
ing as part of his assets.
Mehr claims that he gave the ring
to Manuel Cohen as security for a
loan, whereas Cohen claims it was
for security for debt
After hearing the evidence in the
case Referee Davis reserved decision.