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The Owosso times., 1922-02-10
Land Seized Under Gu!se of Science

The Cameroons and Togoland, which
are now under the mandate of Great
Britain by authority of the treaty Of
Versailles, were handed over to EN-
peror William Iby German professor
whose Ostensible interest in the black
races was scientific.
Gustave Nachtigal QS24 to 1850
had made many exploring trips into
Africa and brought back tales OF COM
mercial and other possibilities that
strongly appealed to Bismarck. In
1884, the Iron Chancellor instructed
Nachtigal to explore certain regions
on behalf of the government, and when
the scientist had arrived at his des-
.tination, a German officer who had ac-
companied him at the special direc-
tion of Bismarck, instructed him to
plant the German flag on the roof Of
the hut of the greatest chief of the
country and to declare the population
subject to the scepter Of the German
kaiser.
The Owosso times., 1922-02-10
No Society News There.

Living life of isolation on Palmyra
island, n lonely atoll more than 700
miles south of Honolulu, family COM
posed of two men and one woman
were discovered by the United States
eagle boat No. 4, which recently re-
turned from visit and an aerial sur
vey Of the island. They were trying
to start cOpra plantation. The wom-
an, who was i'll, returned to Honolulu
for medical treatment. The island Is
far outside the regular steamer paths
and has no wireless or other regular
communication with the outside world.
Dearborn Independent.
The Owosso times., 1922-02-10
SHE DYED A SWEATER,
SKIRT AND CHILD'S COAT
WITH "DIAMOND DYES"

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con.
tains directions SO simple any woman can
dye or tint her worn, shabby dresses,
skirts, waists, coats, stockings, sweaters,
coverings, draperies, hangings, everything.
even if she has never dyed before. Buy
Diamond Dyes"-no other kind-then
perfect home dyeing is sure because Dia-
mond Dyes are guaranteed not to spot,
fade. streak, or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to dye is
wool or silk, or whether it is linen, cotton
or mixed advertisement.
The Owosso times., 1922-02-10
Reason for His Preference.

Richard was fond of neighbor and
liked to spend the greater part of
every day at her home.
One day said:
why, Richard, I believe you like
Mrs. Ford better than mother"
WELL" he replied, "she isn't always
washing me up"
The Owosso times., 1922-02-10

Fortune really favors more people
than IL gets credit for.
The Owosso times., 1922-02-10

Some women are not afraid in tho
dark and others are afraid of the
light.
The Owosso times., 1922-02-10

Originality in social life should
never reach the disagreable.
The Owosso times., 1922-02-10

Strengthen The Nerves and In.
wgorate The Body-Easy And
Economical To Take--Results
Surprisingly Quick.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
PROHIBITION LAW
| IS BEING ENFORCED
Federal Commissioner Reports
Big Improvement Through
out Country.

That wonderful Improvement II
noted in the prohibition enforcement
throughout the entire United States
Ia contained In a summary OF pro.
hibition unit activities during the past
year received today by Robert 3. FL
lott, Federal director for Delaware,
from r.. A. Haynes. Federal Prohi-
titior Commissioner at Washington.
Taken as whole" the summary
reads" reports from directors show \
wonderful Improvement al. over the
United States. The courts are tighten
ing up. II is much easier to secure A
conviction from juries and judges are
melting out In many instances jail
sentences and penitentiary sentences
OF long terms"
That directors are receiving better
cooperation from county. municipal
and State officers and court officials IA
also emphasized in the summary. I,
was also mentioned that most news
papers. metropolitan and rural. are
giving valuable aid in UNFOLDING the
forces in enforcement OF the law.
Tho press Ia recognized ae an inn
porta:.' factoc In informing the pub
llC and arousins the people to the I'M
fortance of law enforcement In this
connection directors are requested to
obtain the cooperation OF the PRESS.
the report reads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
BLA|R-DOvER BATTLE
3 SUBSIDIES FOR A DAY
Washington. However. Spec
uIating as to the Probable
Action Of Harding.

washington. June Speculation
VAS rife today as 20 what effect the
memorial 10 President Harding, by
members Of the House. upholding the
efforts Of Assistant Secretary Dover
Of The Treasury Department 10 reor-
ssnize the internal revenue bureau
might have upon the outcome Of his
controversy with Commissioner Blair
who opposed the reorganization plan.
The memorial which came 20 light
yesterday 1.-THE same time that anoth-
ar document later characterized. as
false" by Secretary Mellon. was cir
culstcd anonymously among members
OF Congress charging that key posi-
tons IN the treasury were largely held
by Democrats had not been presented
% tho President today and there was
NJ indication OF any definite plans for
its presentation
In statement endorsed by Presi-
den; Harding. Secretary Mellon char
ac,erlzed as false and the product Of
selnshly Ambitious employees and some
oiscredited former employees" the doc
umsnt circulated with the memorial
and which listed almost $50 officers a.
key positions said 10 be held by Dem
ocrats. many 81 whom, Il was charged,
were disloyal 20 the present admins
tration. The treasury secretary g
statement asserted the administration
Of the treasury was IN the hands Of
Republicans and governed 10y Republi-
car policies" and that where Demo
Gratis had been held in office IL was
because Of their qualifications"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
MINORITY REPORT ON
RAIL WAGE CUT
HOTLY CONDEMNED
Continued from paKc

Insofar AZ the dissenting opinion
distorts the sentiments OF the majority,
misquotes their language and reflects
upon their desire and disposition to do
justice. we will refrain from comment.
We prefer to believe these improprie-
ties crept into that part of tho docu-
ment which was drafted by the en-
ployes In the headquarters Of the de-
partment OF the American Federation
OF Labor. and that they were over
looked by the dissenting members.
There II one feature OF the dis
senting argument. however, which In
so unusual that It should not be passed
over without notice, and that Is the
portion wherein the two dissenting
members advise the employees to strike
against the decision OF tho board.
ut is something new for labor mem
bers Of tho board TO issue incendiary
arguments TO employees In favor OF
striking against a decision OF the
board. The giving OF advice OF this
kind has heretofore been left to out
siders. who were not under the Official
obligations imposed by the Transpor-
tation act. the main purpose OF which
Is to prevent railway strikes and pro-
tcct the public from their dire effects"
Recognition OF budgets prepared by
the minority would result IN the loss
OF hundreds OF millions OF dollars to
the railroads each year, the majority
members continued.
This shortage would have had to be
paid by some form OF taxation on the
public, presumably freight rates. which
would have added 10 the burden. OF
every individual in the country. rich
and poor" they eaid.
1T Is well to remember" the state
ment continued. that the time will
never come In this or any other coun-
try when the ordinary rules OF conf
mon sense and business, call them
economic laws. il you wish. can he
absolutely ignored in the conduct of
any industry. The latest instance In
which these laws have been thrown
overheard and replaced by fine-spun
Socialistic theories. both in railway
and other industries. is found In Rus
ala, and the result there Is not one
that this country desires TO emulate.
The minority are sowing some OF
! the tiny seeds that have terminated
and blossomed into Industrial anarchy
in Russia. when they make such
statements as this: They (the eco
nomic laws) are simply n description
Of the way in which business and, in
dustry has worked TO date, and Il has
worked out very badly for human life
1t will readily be conceded that our
social and industrial system has not
invariably produced perfect results, but
upon the whole. It has demonstrated
Its superiority 10 every experimental
substitute that has been offered And
the fact must not be overlooked that
this great industrial republic has re-
warded labor with. its largest degree
OF labor, prosperity and happiness"
The minority report TO which to-
days reply was made. was signed by
Arthur o, Wharton and Albert Phil
lips. The third labor member OF the
board. w. l.. McMenimen. was in IN,
East on an investigating trip when III.
minority report was issued.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
OUTING ON THE RIVER
Plans Made for a Trip Next
Monday Night on Viii
son Liner.

Arrangements have been completed
for the annual river ride OF the Catholic
Daughters Of America, which Will be
held Monday evening. The City OF
Camden Of the Wilson Line will be used
for the excursion, and it will leave the
wharf at 7.45 O'Clock.
Dancing iwll be one OF the main Tea
lures Of the excursion. and will be in
charge Of Herbert L. Kaighn. Hallowells
orchestra will furnish the music. The
executive committee in charge of the
outing comprises Mrs. j. A. Spragg,
chairman; Ella B. Lewis, associate
chairman; Nan G.. Walsh, secretary;
Mrs. J. B. Cibney, treasurer; Mae
Hughes and Elizabeth Toman, members.
In charge OF tickets will be J. b. Gibney,
Martin +. Kcogh, John McGoldrick and
J. A. Spragg. The committees in charge
Of the various tables will be as follows:
Candy table-Nan G. Walsh, chair
man; Mrs. Margaret Slater, Mrs. Peter
J. Ford, Mrs. Nan Harkins, Mrs. George
Pennock, Misses Mary Walker, Claire
OConnor, Margaret Murphy, Ella
Higgins. Eleanor Hughes, Mary Ford,
Anne Cassidy, Mary Mcguire and
Catherine Aherns
Sandwiches Miss Virginia Flanna-
gan, chairman; Mrs John Kruger,
Mrs. Frank Swinehart, Mrs. Agnes
Monigle and Stella Lang.
Cake-Mrs Herbert T.. Kaighn chair
man; Misses May Horty, Teresa Moran,
Nora Morgan, Elizabeth Lafferty, Helen
Grady, Mrs f. l. Toy, Mrs. Ella
Mullgan, Mrs, Mary Meyers and Mrs.
J. i. Curran.
Ice crcam-Ella B. Lewis, chairman;
Misses Jane McCaffcrty, May Higgins,
Jean Hughes, Margaret McClaferty,
Louise Behan, Elizabeth McClafferty,
Elizabeth Gibney, Catherine Phelan,
Rose Giacoma, Mrs. John McGoldrick
and Mrs Agnes Ruhlman.
Soft drinks--Mrs Julia Keogh, chair
man; Mrs Robbins, Mrs John 4. Casey,
Misses Mary Cummings, Agnes Wehn
Helen Lynch and Esther Splan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
NEGOTIATING FOR
MORE CANAL LAND
Government May Acquire 500
Acres Near Delaware City
for Two Basins.

Negotiations are we'll under way be-
tween the United States government
and two land owners below Delaware
City. for the purchase OF lowland COM
prislng more than 500 acres to be con-
verted into two distinct spoil basins
for depositing material TO he exca-
waited from the Deep Cut OF tho Chesa-
peake 4 Delaware Canal. according to
Colonel Earl /. Brown. United States
Engineer. Wilmington District, who
today outlined to a reporter for Every
Evening some new phases OF the pro-
posed improvements TO the canal.
One OF the proposed basins. Colonel
Brown said. will comprise $50 acres
of lowland. The second one will be
even larger, he said. More than TO-
100000 cubic yards Of material. about
one-half TO be excavated from the
Deep Cut sector. will be transferred to
the spoil basins.
Survey parties have been designated
by tho government to investigate the
and under consdera ton and within
the next few weeks. Colonel Brown
said. negotiations will be completed.
After bildl WIN Will Dt started I'M
mediately on constructing the two
spoil basins.
Relative to the purchase Of 900
acres of land at Delaware City by the
United States government for the pur-
pose of making a change In the mouth
OF the canal. Colonel Brown today
stated that this change was a part OF
the original project. IN 1919, Colonel
Brown pointed out. when the govern
ment took over tho canal. II also pur-
chased all the property for n distance
OF $50 feet on both sides of the canal
extending from Delaware City 10
Chesapeake City, Md. All OF this canal
land comprised many thousands Of
a, res, and the purchase Of the 900
acres. for which negotiations were
completed several weeks ago at a
price OF S25. 500. had been under con-
sideration since the project came
under the Jurisdiction Of the United
States government.
The land on both sides of the canal
was taken over three years ago with
the view OF widening purposes. As
a result, tho government today owns
about 90 per cent of the canal land
The land needed along the main line
of the waterway. Colonel Brown said
will not cost over $500 900.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
ClAYMONT RESIDENTS
VOTE ON BOND ISSUE
FOR NEW SCHOOL
Continued from page /

The frst speaker. William G. Robe
len, president Of tho school board.
gave review OF the school work OF
tho past three years. That Claymont
faces the necessity OF providing bet
ter Accommodation for school chill
dren was emphasized by Mr.. Robelen.
Present class-rcoms. the speaker de-
clared. are crowded 10 such an extent
that II is imperative that more space
be provided. At present only fourteen
small rooms are available and no pro-
scholastic age.
The Wilmington High School, at the
opening Of the fall term, members OF
the Claymont board were told. will
be crowded to overlooking and little
hope is entertained for accommoda ting
the children from outside districts
Parents having children OF scholastic
age urged that something be done i'm
mediately.
Other speakers favoring the bond
issue were: DR.. II. w Cooper, ]
Fred Parsons. superintendent OF
schools of tho Claymont district; O.
p. O'Bricn, representing Cattell and
Company, architects, OF Newark, N
j.; John ]. Rascob and Arthur A
Wilmot. The only person TO voice
opposition TO the proposition was John
G. Gray.
The new school building now under
consideration. according to Mr.. Par.
sons, county superintendent, Will
comfortably seat $50 pupils. 1t vii
be equipped with modern school room,
properly lighted. auditorium, GYM
nasium. cafeteria. manuel training de-
partment. domestic science depart
ment, shower baths and other neces-
sary departments. The building wher
completed will contain Is grade room:
and 10 class rooms.
The motion for referendum was
made by John j. Raskob. He asked
that immediate action be taken e
have the proposed project started a.
early as possible
The Claymont board comprises WI.
liam G. Robelen and William Haigh
! Another member will be elected TO-
day. the candidates being James Yer.
non and Oliver Hineman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.

Bayuk Brothers, Inc, quarterly Of , per
cent on first preferred. payable July Is.
Boston Elevated Railway Company
semi-snnual Of per cent on preferred.
e. Paso and Southwestern Company. -
per cent. payable July
General Motors Corporation. quarterly
Of Ia per cent on preferred and per cent
debenturo and "a per cent on per cent
deoentu payable August !.
International Mercantile Marine Com
pany. semi-annual Of per cent on pre-
ferred. payable August
Jones Brothers Tea Company. quarterly
Of ~ per cent on preferred. payable
Kansas Gas and Electric Company.
quarterly OF Ia per cent, payable July l.
kaufman Department : torres. kIuc.. quar-
terly Of - per cent on preferred. payable
Little schuylbdn Navigation Railroad
and Coal Company. semi-annual OF %
per cent. payable July IS
MacAndrews * Forbes Co. quarterly OF
"a per cent on common and Ia per cent
on preferred, payable July IS.
New York state Railways. 81. per
cent on preferred. payable July I
Pettioone-MUlbken Company. quarterly
OF ls3 per cent on first aud second pre-
Ridge Avenue Passenger Railway Com
pany, quarterly OF Per cent, payable
Southwark Title and Trust Company.
semi-annual OF , per cent, payable July T..
standard Commercial Tobacco Com
pany, semi-annual Of ga per cent On
preferred. payable July 3
Standard Textile Products Company.
quarterly Of IA per cent on preferred 1
and B. payable July
Superior Steel Company. quarterly Of ,
/ per cent on first and second preferred.
payable August IS.
Tansue Il Williams steel Forging Cor
/ poration. quarterly Of 50 cents share.
payable July 10
United states Industrial Alcohol Com
pany. quarterly OF "a per cent on pre-
ferred. payable July Is.
Warren Brothers Company. quarterly Of
P IL per cent on irst preferred and Ia per
cent on second preferred. payable July
Winnsboro Mills. quarterly Of , per cent
on common and ~ per cent on preferred
payable July T.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
STOCK TAX
DUE BEFORE JULY 81
Collector Herring Gives Basis
for Determining the
Amount.

The basis for determination Of cap
ital stock tax which is due on or be-
fore July 81. is not in all cases the
fair value" or net worth Of a bust
ness as reflected by the statement of
assets and liabilities" Collector of In
ternal Revenue John W. Herring point
ed out this morning, in reviewing the
next Federal tax 10 be collected. This
tax only affects corporations doing
business" in. or maintaining a statu-
tory representative in the district OF
Delaware.
AS a rule" Collector Herring stated
the difference between actual assets
and actual liabilities represents the
value Of business. Items Of real e.-
tate. buildings. machinery. securities
cash, notes receivable, Inventory, etc
constitute the assets while accounts
payable. notes payable and certain
specified reserves allowed by the Com
missioner make up the liability side in
computing the fair value" II is well
10 notice that the par value of the
outsta nding common and preferred
stock. although necessary TO the bal
lance sheet. as we'll as the surplus, IS
eliminated in arriving at the ne,
worth.
In exceptional cases, however, the
annual average income for the last
/ five years is out Of proportion to the
worth of the capital investment. Fo,
instance. a corporation may be earn.
ing 20 per cent on its invested capita
and not reflect such value on its bal.
ance sheet. The usual earning may b,
about per cent. In such a circum
stance, it is not the policy Of the de
partment 10 allow taxation on IN.
lower schedule, but 70 capitalize III.
average income at the s per cent fig
ure, and assess the tax on the bash
of the value as reflected by net income
under schedule C, Of form 707."
Collector Herring cautioned all man
ufacturing concerns TO complete tn
sales" block embodied in the return
turn the form TO the maker for com
pletion. All schedules bearing on tn
particular business should be care
fully investigated and completed wher
necessary. In other cases. outside sale
Of the stock on the market may indi
cate the value Of the stock more clear
ly nd closely than either of the othe
bases in which case the schedule show
ing the prices and amounts of stool
sold during the year must be recorded
II such sales reflect the value of tn
stock above the balance sheet value
this figure may be used.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
RECORDS
ASSA|LED At TRIAL
Witness in Minister'S Case SAYS
Their Records Were
Not Uo0d.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Charles Town, June He. T Eng
land. Encouragement Of West Vir-
ginia, testifying today in the trial OF
J. L. Wilburn. Blair minister. charged
with killing John Gore. Logan
deputy sheriff last summer during
labor disturbances. said the reputation
OF the deputies for peace and order
in the vicinity OF the Logan Boone
county border. was not good.
Mr.. England said also. that the at
titude OF the deputies toward the
United Mine Workers of America was
not good. as he understood II. in a
general way.
Attorneys defending the Rev. Will
burn, sought to introduce testimony
given by Sheriff Don Chain Of Logan
county, at the treason trial Of william
Blizzard. The state objected and
Judge Woods took the motion under
Amusement.
George Farley, who was on the
stand when court adjourned yesterday,
was cross examined this morning. He
denied that he told Ava Roe. of Blair.
that he had sold a iine to John Will
burn, son of the defendant. before
the killing of Gore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
NEW CHARTERS.

Dover, June l7.--Charters were fled
yesterday as follows.
Borden's Farm Products Co OF IL
lnois. Wilmington; 50, 500. 900.
Alec Building and Loan Associate ton,
Wilmington: $500 600
The Westmoreland Corporations Will
mington: $500. 600
National Extension Library. Inc. Will
mington: Sl50,000.
Florida Health and Recreation Camp.
Inc, Wilmington; 500 900.
Shadek Pennell. Incorporated Will
mington: 500 900.
.wernimont Johnson Mfg. Co. Omaha
Neb.: SIo0. 900.
H G. Simeral Company. Inc. Pitts
burg, Pa $4,000.
Brookland Auto Service Co. Inc, Wash
ington, ID. c.. s25. 900
Increase in capital of Mesabi Iron Com
pany. increase from $50. 600, 900 TO sIO3 =
900 900. or 500. 900 shares without nominal
or part value TO si,0o0,oo0 shares with
out nominal or par value.
A. l.. Super SPARK Plug Corpora ton
New York. 500 900 to $500 900
Meitio Sea Food Company, st. Louis
Mo. from 100000 TO 100000.
Change In name from Sahin Manu-
featuring Co 10 Michigan Radio Corporu
ton. Grand Rapids. Michigan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
NO MONEY AVAILABLE
FOR SAFETY BOARD
Majority Of Council Said to Op-
pose Increase in Appro-
priation.

Although nothing definite has been
done, as yet, regarding the claims Of the
directors Of the Department Of Public
Safety that Council has not allowed
them enough money in. their budget for
the next fiscal year 20 maintain the FIRE
department as at present constituted,
and that unless they get more they will
have TO reduce the number Of companies
by at least two, the subject probably
will be taken up by the directors at
their meeting on Tuesday and by the
Council next Thursday night.
II was learned this morning that there
is strong sentiment in the Council
against allowing the safety department
any more money, in fact that II is prac-
tically agreed that that department is
not going to get any more for the next
twelve months and because OF this it
seems evident the board will have TO
take steps at once TO so reduce their
personnel that the $1,000 allowed for
maintenance will be sufficient to meet
oil running expenses. They have esti-
mated that the only way to do this is 10
cut down the number OF companies by
dscharging the men and retiring the
paparatus from active service.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-17
WOULD DEMAND DYESTUFFs.
President Would Aid L. s. Through
Repnrations Provisions.

Washington. June ia Joint reso-
luton authorizing the President TO
take such steps as are required to per-
nit Americans to obtain dyestuffs and
chemicals under reparations provi-
sions OF the treaty OF Versailles was
introduced late yesterday by Senator
Shortridge. California, Republican.
The resolution was drawn 10 carry
out the suggestion Of President Hard
ing made some months ago In n letter
to Senator Frelinghuysen. New Jersey.
Republican. that Congressional action
provided the only means by which
Americas right to purchase a share
Of the reparations dyestuffs and chemi-
calls turned over TO the Commission
by the German government could be
exercised.
The Commission had refused 10 de-
liver the dyestuffs TO other than desie-
mated agents of this government. II
was explained. and there was no one
to receive them legally, when. after
protests had been entered with the
state Department. II was announced
that the arrangement with the Textile
Alliance was ended.