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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

We got kinda mixed on tn names
Coue and Cooey. until a feler, explain.
cd { us that Coue was tryin t make
people healthier while Cooey .spe.
cialized in handlin' dead ones.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

Fatty" Arbuckle's sure gettin'
lot O publicity these days-but lts
hardly the kind he was looktn' Tor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

Who can remember away back
when
A prominent South Side citizen was
killed by being run into by speerer,
who was alleged to be under the In.
fluence OF rotgut, and Wheeling ap
peared to be "all het up about It!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25
RlPPL ING RHYMES
BY W ALT ID AS o u
AVOIDING TROUBLE

cheerful ana 30
friends mine
hard
and thunder ana
TALL
all 30 OF I've seen the
should be cherished men
shoudk il
jealous OF all
and dscords Tyre
yrisht, oorGc Matthew Adams
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

After reading that 10 OF the IL new
booze warehouses are to be located
in Kentucky, we would suggest that
il wouldn't be a bad idee t station
couple of army corps in that vicinity.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

Benwood movie magnate. We read
is bein' sued cause he used tn song
"A Good Man is Hard to Find. VITA
out obtainin' tn proper permish
We'd like [ advise this Teller that
we've just completed another tha's
Just as good, which we've called "A
Good Bootleggcr is. Never Fined Gin
case this II do, just address us, care
of Intelr)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

A guy stops US with: See \
house,"
We thought he was picked, until
we learned he was lookin' for tn Z.
A. House musickers place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

It will be nice Christmas present
West Virginia will give Gonzasa this
afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

Christmas spirit comes high TINS
year, SIS dollars quart.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

A good many OF the overseas vet
rams will remember this day four
wears ago with a good bit OF pleasure
The headache the day after will also
be remembered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

Nellie Mccoy, owner OF the smallest
foot In New York wears n number IL
and one-half size childs slipper.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

365 more days until Christmas -
do your shopping early.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

Eleanor Boardman, movie actress
was bitten by a camel, and may lose
her arm. it is stated.
This, while serious, Is triflin' COM
pared to the number OF young sQuirts
that seem t have atrophied noodles
On account O. too many cameis.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

Indifferent? He Is but getting even for
,uch better. Any medical man Will toll
, college education Is but a naive COM
Who steals my purse steals trash
No matter who builds the fires. man
and wife may rise at tho same time II
either tries TO start fire with kero-
sene.
Considering what they know OF
solemn pledges, 1t must be hard for
diplomats to look solemn while making
one.
In the old days 4 ford was tho
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-25

Some people are branded with "a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
DEATHS

residence of Charles b. Galcn. 7io $; 2tth
siSr st; solemn requiem mass ST. hn,h9pgs 3rr,
SllS;,IN SillG; y =; nee IS iaaS 3 MAIR,CBii IrISrsi
Wed, r NJ. Services in Turncrsvile NJ.
,o ,s!s N7R AHgS W,. 6, city ,sy N. Horace
Stebhins. Relatives and friends are invited
S ,%nsls s"1 pdlcss qSSsa s TP yss oslnt sSs
A'lnif stfTrR fyo ns l" M H HIs@s'pi osa WlHSM n n
friends, also Quaker GUY Council. No. ,7s.
T9rth IE ,AmcrlcH,n Union and CrrloycS ~ T.,
Te ;:FyS,' EHGi gaS M s 1T, "s rf,s,o FS.
yfsM &i&ar : PCS i&Ha,fff1sN Nsis'i2ss sSd
%v" t" sS@9 'aPSg" aSSs
sti; Fraukford Int. private North Cedar
TAYLoR. Dec 10, 1922, HARRY mA\&tr.
IN rs $o,h yGar Relatives and fGrHisen's oi;91 o'is91
!, NJ. Oriental Chartcr, ". 1,sa,, II A. NJ !
% p'S"2 i@ rftG fHoGFa, 'SFSiy'S SS MsSSS r M
.,TAYLoR.-D6r. is. JoIrN L., husband Of
cherry Taylor ,n"G, McGauleyl, i hSia,ivG%s G
was u member, and employees Of McCaTrcy
File Works. arc iryitci to attend funeral
services, Tues. I y. NJ. late Residence. G3l
TorrCsdaic ave. TaCoul Int, private. Re
mains may h" viewed Mon. eve.
TuOMAN.--Dcc. 10. l922 MARY A. wifi"
c%rf Francis n. ,Thoma1 Fun%"nra sery,Ces
1sss T"@, $50 F. A M T''"Gn'r nj" rr3%o va S@%'H
widow Of AVA W. rEomis Relatives and
FREUD are invited to services. Tues, y.
NJ. at h-- late rpsidcnCo. GOj y. aith st.
lu'. f"rrwuod '"m. Friends may ral Mon.
TUWNsE&p. .-,,cc. II. ELIZA J.. vito
.to WiNinm ard Iuny iillen EGIuvcs mad
r-r"rds. also SANDY Row Iu''g y, =. /
~. t.. ar" Invited tn att'ui funeral, 'rucg.
= r. NJ lat" residence, 4l2o Amin ST. Int.
fHruwuud Icm, Friends may call Muu. cNc
WE1GAND. Dec. IL. 1922. e. August.
'usb1ud of Caroline H. WcIganf Relatives
and frinnds. also Phn. TurnEemeinde and
al other societies Of which ho was a ,uem-
tcr. invited 20 funeral. Mon. a. 7 NJ. from
r. s.Ionc". 3o23 Collins st. Int. at Cedar Hlii
rcn
wEssNI'R p,c. IL. MARY wIf" of tho
rs,e Philip Wrssrc". Relatives and friends
invited to funeral. Tues. $40 A n. from
h"r lat., residence. 2235 y. Muttor -. Solemn
requiem high mass -, BonifHc"s church,
Ia 4 VI. Int Most Holy He!Hemcr Gem.
WIt:ATt.ANn Dec: =, 1922 .st Hor,
sham Pa, CIIRISTlANA T.. wife Of E'wpof
y Whcatlnrd. Funeral services Tues. 2:3o
=. Nj. At llatb0ro VI. l.. Church. Int. Hat.
hpro Com
WHETSTONE.--Dc Dec. -. EDMUND. hus.
'ont " a'o Rachel Is. milestone, Relatives
anh f!t"1ds invited 10 funeral services, Mon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
DEATHS
ence. 1888 Erie ave. Int. pri.


2 p. NJ. residence. 1889 Erie ave. Int. pri.
vate.
wILKINsoN.-pe -16. 1922. MARY
Relatives and ffiends are invited to attend
fg1eral services Mon. 1870 +. NJ: s44 N.
wIi,sEY.- = Suddenly. Woodbury.. N. j..
Dec. 10. ALFRED, w!LsEY. sr,. escd
80. Relatives and friends arc invited TO
attend funeral. Tues. Dec, 10. 1890 A. Nj.
from hts late residence. 10 Harrison st (:
House, y. j. Friends may cali Mon. 7
WINTER. Dec. u. 1922. formerly Of 2o23
y. eth ST., ESTHER. widow Of Steward Win
tor in her roth year. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend funeral services. Wed.
. +. VI. precisely. residence OF her daughter.
2sii y 18Th st. Int. private. Viewing Tues.
to q y. NJ.
,,," N,nnic Wood aged ao Rciaijycs and
friends invited , to funeral Tues =. NJ
= Broad at. Int. Oakland Gem. Remains
may be viewed Mon. eve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
SALESMEN

We know thi. Td. will spPssssII, =. 9nIy S,g,IS 70
tween the ages OF SO and 30; don't ,NM answWM
il You are under 81, but don't m.s hes,!s"f =" .
men S In our line under 50 make .,sS :SoS:" ss.r
we won't promise to MAKE you ricn vtii
night or promote you to manassm.shnyy
or an executive position In a,rery 2 rev sSucs.
ton. q respectable aPpea gSod he rsmw '.
CONNECTIONS and a pleasing personanas.yy.. ,,on
can show you, very attractive oa' sssScr.IIS ws.IS
W@onderfui Won men; small percentago, IN n SSiy SaE
portion to the replies. but we got tne lumber SS
We wanted. in spite Of the tsn l,rs' u,s su NOR.
NAM mno OF the seme caiiber. who have .oS tnS
foresight to work on strictly com,n,';yWOuu nm yOu
basis, with no drawing account; nt;.ttiv" ~" sM
know why oRly tho most It.. '05,ervsss ri, connection
10 psrmsnent' and YOU viii represent, ySms Ts.
Of the bisgest men in Philsdeiphisr sssslspSous sss
rointment for an hours confldentlnl ',ah.r sp.
you clone, and thsre will be no nSr,cs c.d during
pliean. either present osa SG !" .sxer W. 0ffics.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
OPPORTUNITY

EnlarEing upon a branch of our circulation
department. we are anxious to secure The
services Of 2 or 3 clean,cnt young men be.
OF n high school education. with nm active
Interest in their own future and a willing
ness to develop 1t: they must be able 10
meet people and hold an Intelligent conver-
sntion with them.
II YOU believe that you are this typs o,
chap and are willing to prove It, write us
giving full details In your first letter,
Address THE AGENCY SUPERVISOR
Curtis Publishing Co.
Philadelphia. Pa,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

SALESMEN-Two experienced sAesnsn
wanted by nationwide publishers: colleeS
or university graduates preferred; e1peHsaeS'd Hs''
tories: must be able to secure. train snd
maintain highest quality statesmen: not sfyaid
10 hire or nre: wo assure permanent opo9I'
tunty. with Income just as big as the
dyidual See Mr.. Rogers. 1912 Liberty sloI
SALESMEN-Establi blished manufactures. ~
tending business, desires ! or salosmen
familiar with selling chemical fire extin'
guishers and engines OF all types to tae.
tories. garages. etc. drawing alcount ana
expenses; experienced men only. AdaIa.
with reference, 3d4 Madison ave-. New folh
or u R33, Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
SAI,DsMEN

Saleoman wanted by well,khowrma sra COS
msnS,a''S's ms.iS. tn Cover established trade u
Philadelphia; salary and e9n,,dde
MUST be scauainted win tne hhIha macepti'
Gals. third floor. 24o : roadway. Tel ~ men
SALEsMEN-We desire TO add dSW,,Iar priced
TO our sales force to sell men gno
have sold typswritsrs. cash re-. rss saorts Y
sp.ciai sour:s Of suso%9,Si'2S Snow; % sis.s ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
sALEsMEN
YOUNG MEN

Clean.cut. willing workers with n,o.s,,u
parsonality, who arc ambitious TO secure =
permanent selling position with our I'ircu,a
tion Department ua-
Commission basis. with early opportun,,v
70 secure saIarted position II qualihed. ex-
perlenCe unnecessary. as we will train yon
openings for only limited number. ''''
Ask for Mr., Cox only. between = md q ao
\, M. Monday. Employment Division, curti.
Publishing Co.. 0O+ SAMSON st. '''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
DEATHS

-.
MScgrS ReSt'ySs and fFiGpG' cT. aG GlyG
and an Sacred Heart society, invited 10 funeral
2n wedIss4nE at $50 A. NJ gsrSns rsois TGs
mass mass CnUTch Of St Gregorv's at 10 4. NJ. |
Tntermcnt Holy Cross CemetcrN
saHi a srv rasaE TS X nec S-i FraPE ss.q
Relatives and friends, also, members National
,9sSg sayCTf fuSSSs soSf uc. G A ere from 2ioi ic
y on St ,,5lSS s"iSmn nigh yMiau''m mass at St
widow Of 2. C. Hocomhc nFen - yotrs.
Relatives ard fg!crs are rY,"9 ,bs 1'r e. 'ue r
r3air Buildns 1920 Chestnut ct. Int. pri- !
II ANNA s.. wife or late David TToldcraft |
Funeral services We'd, ! r. NJ lat. r"si- |
.SrjSs AZ ION aYncm @ rsmd'c com ~ narc T%f
PnycrIv. = T., g3U NJ
iIorE-og Dc - ,2123o CLARA JAR. scri o1i
frIInds arc Invited 10 he service on Monday
Sfterno?% at qCoc a, her Drvn,s lHts residence
2"r rNtG2BhE 2BS!h l'S WIT EEe.,cr' ,"s on sx,h.day
Twelfth Month lI,ttn LhNE .,ys,o "a, widow OF
fF2G'EiiR fFT2G%'EiRGI22ER GI2SGRRs -r~i u"' i. iiS$S q A.
kNERrHER, hu,no"d Of iNT ia,T RoS'mi
fr'rYIs also mcrnars ~ 81 Juhunr. ~ !
Lu'h. Chmr.h or" ,nL,"1 +" n,.n' otH7 ottHdT".%
Do,or s., Int D-l.pto. G,rmsn luth"ra', .
ccm, R"maiT;; vteTlod M"1s; IG%s; eve ,r,t,p,vr
KAXr Re'atl,cs aud fr."rds arc. invited .
10 r''ord fauoru Tv.~, $40 \. NJ. from ,
tor lat, residence. ~ lo'h 81 Sol"',n
rre,,.c'v. Int, Ca'holra' com.
InnN ono \ GGT,s TGT Ff;E Ess n}H"GE I'm aroa
ii,oar" 80 ,SS; v. an9 \, s.: Loh:" y"
" ,-cri r,2r H2r rn%s tS9 sf N,"@1 ~
Arr,strorr's ,Ng7 % y nro7t tn' ,rrivrt"
,. kEnMM N--,,. tpcro,,rc,, cId frotSs a-c
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
SALESMAN

Occasionally through some
develops In our sales organiza-
ton: our valued inside em-
ployes, specializing In lines
other than salesworli, cannot
be transferred to the sales
force. as high degree Of sslos
ability and selling experience
are essential.
We now have some territory
available and are seeking by
means OF this advertisement to
get IN touch with an expert
salesman who can travel ex-
tensively. He will inherit an
established clientele OF sub
scribers to our publicity serr-
Ice, nnd the commission on re-
ness Occurred, should net more
than $40, 900 annually: VIC have
paId Some of our salesmen two
and three times this amount.
This flrm has bcen estab-
lished more than fifty years.
has the highest commercial!
rating and conducts a nation
wide business.
II YOU arc between 2s and
As and can start within
week, we will arrange for an
interview. providing you state
your eales experiences. Please
give telephone number.
Address NJ 10. Ledger offce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

REGISTERED pharmacists wanted at once;
must have salesmanship ability. Write to
Dox 500. Allentown. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

EEYS-Iost. keys. with name plate bearing
namc of II y. Murdoch. Finder please
Notify n. B Murdoch. .1ohnstOwn. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

assistant, apply in writing.
giving full information as to age. experi-
nee, salary expected and references also
.hcthcr at present employed. Address N-5I.
PpN 3iSJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

FIRST CLASS. WANTED ON
Work, APPiY TODAY. AFTER q
p. NJ. AT 800 CHESTNUT ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
LOST AND FOUND

BAG-Lost. a beaded bae. saturday after.
noon at Adrlphia Theatre. Reward and
uo questions asked " returned to l.. A. W.,
IS'h floor Commercial TT. BLDG. 10 $ Broad
RRNCELET-Iost Friday afternoon, be-
tween Broad and 18th. Spruce and Dia-
mond. onyx bracelet. Reward II returned TO
1l99 spruce st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

DISTRICT SALES AGENT-National pub
fishing house has opening for a salesman
to secure orders from wholesale and manu-
featuring houses for it's well-known and
widely used business informa tion service and
publications; sole Philadelphia and district
agency open, with renewal privileges; per-
manent employment; liberal commission. with
drawing account: previous experience desir-
able but not essential; exceptional oppcr-
tunity for permanent connection. Apply by
letter to s. Il. Hendricks Co.. Inc. 70 Fifth
ave, New York. n. Y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
GIRLS

GIRL. bright. with about months office
exp; must have knowledge Of stenogra ply
state age. exp, and sal. des r 9Ol. l.. o.
Girls and youns women for the manu-
facture OF umbrella fra mes: steadv work
hop runs - ,mCnths IN the wear: good
%ortuni'y for sdvannc.mer,; ! square from
'rapkford J.; get 9ff &! Marsar.t a. e.; Tslt Tsas
PAUL st. FrTnkforl Pa,
Urls, experienced In invoices and accounts
payable. VI III, Ledger Office.
GIRLS for finishing laces. bromley Lace
90. Somerset and ste.
INpNE WORKERS to separate and scallop
fancy laC"s. Bromley Lace Co, Somer-
set and A SITS
MARKERS and cutters, thoroughly expert
enCcd Oh athletic underwear and work
,hirts; steady position; special opportunity:
s,ate salary and fun particulars In hrst
'ettrr Apply s. LEVIN Co. 1888 Hamilton
s'. Allentown, Ia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

WHETSTONE.-- Doc. ~. EDMUND. hus-
nni " ia'r Rachel Is. milestone, Relatives
rh r.--nMs lmN-lnd % fMMernl serNlCes. Mon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

watch: makci. Champ: monogram II. u. r.. :
either IN WanamHkcr = or on Chestnut st.
or in trolley Route %. between Mt Airy
and Chestnut st. Reward II returned to II.
Trceburn. Penra. Inst. for Deaf. Mt. Airy.
phila.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18
CREoIT MAN

DESIGNERS AND ORA rTSMEN
FOR ELECTRICAL AND ME-
CHAN1CAL WORK WITH MANU-
FEATURING CONCERN IN CEN
TRIAL NEW YORK: STATE PAR
TICUI.ARS REGARDING EDUCA-
TIoN. TRAINING AND EXPE.
RIENCE. M'11s LEDGER Of
FIcE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

.,DOkliEF.PER. experienced. douhle-cntry.
Apply 5O7 Mariner and Merchants Bldg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

CLERK for general office work. must be
accurate in detail work. permanent posi-
ton with promotion. Apply Elliott Lewis
Elect Co, 1917 Race st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

CLERK-Goneral office work steady posi-
tion: must be quick and accurate: high
ar business school graduate preferred i
I education desirable.
for large manufacturer in Kensngton.
! hone Garfield 200.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

3. 1922 FRANCIS \.
,a'A John ]. OBriru
, are invited N af'or7
N from residence ~
O'Neil. 81 F.. Wayi.,
TiEh mass 81 JDscrl'S
Pa 10 A NJ. Irr
Ak" Sharon Hi ca a'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

s.. peC. -. 1872
lGta Joseph = arH
mains may he view 4
r.. Samuel ". Fro
.. GermaU'DN' n 20
VI. Mon. For. -
'hurch, MHul',Iu ar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-18

~ nv " y Z ~
q. 1927 PETER =.
ace Re" hwor1 Park
: 20 \. NJ from the
.,nE 1870 Chestnut ~
b"ris Church. Ard
- Hcuis' cow
heSt"r. on Dec. T.
END. widow Of Charles
'oar. Services az '.e-
. church st. on We'd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
For Sale and Not for Rent.

Through a Misunderstanding Il was
eaid in Saturdays paper that No. 3
East Twenty fourth street was for
rent. The house is for sale and Will
not bs rented
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
LOCAL SECURITIES.
Reported Daily at Noon by Laird ;
Co., du Popt BufldInr
FINANCIAL NOTES.
Previous
Max.

Earnings Of the public utility division
OF Cities Service Company for February
exceeded estimates for both gross and net
indica ting improvement in business in the
districts served. All utility subsidiaries
have laid in ample stocks OF fuel and gas
coal in anticipation Of the threatened
strike.
Exports OF mineral OILS in January show
a gain In volume and in value. compared
with the previous month. They were
pa .037 $3.50 gallons. valued at $50. .O37 .O44,
compared with 220, ,32Q l94 gallons valued
at S2S .3Gl PIG. in December. The prod
ucts which showed gains were gasoline
illuminating oil and crude Oil
Commercial loans Of the federal reserve
system on March 10 stood at less than
s363. 100000. That represented a con
traction Of advances of such character in a
year of nearly 1862 600 900. the total
hen having been almost 81 .225 900 600
Combined earnings Of American rail-
roads for January amounted to S2g, ,6O4 -
600. This represented returns from POO
class l systems. and 235 ,3So miles out OF
an approximate 250, 900 of rail mileage in
the United States, and equals 260 per
cent return on the property investment.
Decrease of 1882 In idle freight cars
was reported for the week ending March 8
by the American Railway Association.
20 39S .0S2. of which $4,000 were out of
repair. ,,
says: we think that it will not be long
before Investigation OF the federal reserve
| statements will be directed toward the
discovery of an increase in business actiYi-
| ties which would be reflected in an ex-
| pansion OF loans. An enlarging demand
money was actively returning TO work In
| industry and trade, and therefore IL may
/ soon be q bullish sign II reserve ratios
instead of increasing. begin TO decrease. u
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21

itAl in this country. and out OF the
prof,ts they would receive mn adequate
return on their capital. after portion
had been set aside In n fund for the
reimbursement OF claims OF Americans
against Germany, determined upon af-
ter proper adjudication. II might be
that tho government of tho United
states would settle or underwrise
these claims and be reimbursed from
yenr 10 year until the whole indebted
ncss would be cleaned up. With Ger
many I'm the financial state we know
her TO be today, this echeme may be
n practical wny 60 solve tho problem
Of the return OF the allen property
and the settlement OF proper Ameri-
can claims against Germany.
Another suggestion has been made
whereby a portion OF the seized prop
erty could he used for the settlement
OF claims without resorting to con-
fiacntion. Under tho German tax laws,
two taxes are assessed against all
property brought into Germany by
anyone within the jurisdiction OF the
German government.
"'rhe first tax assessed is what is
known as the war tax on the increas'
OF capital. and for this purpose the
value of the mark is taken as that OF
July 80, 1919, namely thirteen marks
per dollar. | have had translated from
the German tax laws the rates OF the
war tax on the increase OF property
or income.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
GEN. rON HAUsEN DEAD.
Commanded Kaiser's Third Army
Corps, ShelIed Rheims Cathedral.


Berlin, March 2le-General Won
Hausen, former commander OF the
Third Army. is dead. according 20
dispatch tot he Lokal Anzciger. yester-
day, from Dresden.
General Baron Max Won Hansen was
ono of tho leading commanders In the
German advance Of 1914. and in his
war memoirs took upon himself the
blame for the bombardment Of Rheims
Cathedral.
lie led the Third Saxon Army, co
operating with the Second Army, un-
der Gen. Won Buelow. Won Hausen
occupied Rheims. but neglected to
notify Won Buelow. who fired the city
after his emlssaries failed to return
from an Interview with Marshal Foch.
| Won Hausen was removed from his
command after the first battle OF the
Marne. In his anxiety TO smash the
! French centre. he loft n gap In his
own flank through which Foch, then
commanding the French centre, drove
his own forces. II was this that lost
the Germans the battle and the drive
for Paris.
At the end Of the war II was re
ported that Gen. Won Hausen had beer
sent 10 a sanitarium To recover hi
health. He was IS years old.