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Evening journal., 1922-01-31
W. C. T. u. CONTEST
AT RODNEY SCHOOL

The FIRST W. c. T. u. prize decla-
nation contest was held in Caesar
Rodney School, on Thursday, Janu-
ary 16, and was a success. The pro-
gram was as follows:
"The Two me-Comings," Court
land Eyer; why the Beer Went
Back" Virginia Fifer; "The Amer
lean Flag Elizabeth Phillips, %The
Brides Toast" Doris Townsend; ION
the Fence" william Draper; Ga
briels Story" Edwin Meredith;
Keeping John Barleycorn off the
Train" Ethel Cosden.
State Superintendent. II. V. Hol-
loway Mrs Powell and Mrs. Den
nison, all OF Dover. acted as judges
The silver medal was awarded to
Edwin Meredith '23, who recited
."Gabriers Story. Elizabeth Phil
lips. '22, received honorable men
tion. Mrs. Bringhurst. OF FELTON,
presented each of the contestants
with a white ribbon pin as a remem-
brance OF the occasion. More than
one hundred people were present.
The regular meeting of the Par
ent-Teacher Association was held
before the contest. The children
OF the fourth grade presented an in
teresting health program. Later
refreshments were served by the so
cial committee.
The boys and girls basketball
teams played the teams OF Freder-
lea on the latter's noor. Friday, Jan
uary 81. The scores we're 22 to 10
in favor of Frederick in the girls
game, and 2s to 10 in Caesar Rod
ney's favor in the boys game. on
February 1 both Caesar Rodney
teams will play the FELTON, teams at
Frederick. On February 3 a.second
game will be played with each Fred
erica team on Caesar Rodney's floor.
The Community Club OF Rising
SUN has invited the members of the
faculty to a reception. Each teacher
has been asked to contribute to the
program.
On Saturday, February 4. "The
Sophomore" a comedy in three acts
will be presented at Magnolia by the
senior class OF Caesar Rodney.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
SUSPEND FIREMAN
AFTER WRANGLE

Fireman Hamilton of Engine
Company No. drew an indefinite
suspension from Chief Lutz yester-
day as the result OF an argument be-
tween Hamilton and his officer in
charge, Lieutenant Burns. Accord
ing to Chief Lutz during the past
three days the fremen were re-
quired TO stay at the engine houses
and we're allowed an hour for each
meal. Each man had to register tl0a
time OF leaving and returning to the
house.
Chief Lutz, who was called per-
sonally into the case, said that Ham
ilton had failed to come up TO these
requirements and when Lieutenant
Burns called Hamilton to task, an
argument ensued. During this ar
gument. which it is understood was
verbal only, It is alleged that HamiI-
ton cursed Burns.
When notified OF the incident Chief
Lutz made a visit to the engine
house and sent Hamilton home. II
was at first reported that the latter
had been stripped" The matter will
be brought before the Directors oi
Public Safety this afternoon. Three
ether fremen will answer charges be-
fore the directors It is alleged thai
one OF them is charged with beinG
drunk.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
SHIFT DUPONT
DYE CO. CHIEFS
F. w. Pickard, Vice-Presi-
dent, Now Manager, w.
F. Harrington Assists
MEADE, POUCHER,
STAFF OFFICIALS

Development OF American dyes
has become such an important part
of the dupont Companys activities
that the dyestuffs department has
been so strengthened that its person
mel can better handle the technical
and commercial problems which the
new industry presents.
F. W. Pickard, vice-president, has
been relieved of his duties as mem
Der of the executive committee to
become general manager OF the de-
partment. with W.F. Harrington as
assistant.
g. A. Meade, vice-president and
former general manager. who has
been connected with the dyestuffs
department since its organization.
and also M. R. Poucher. former di-
rector of sales, have been made ex-
ecutive stan officials. Both are di-
rectors Of the DUPONT Company.
Mr.. Pickard has been connected
with the DUPONT explosives and
chemical industries for twenty years.
October 80, 1918. he was elected
vice-president and director of the
company and was made a member
of the executive committee. Up TO
the time of the recent reorganization
of the company he represented the
general sales activities on the execu-
tive committee.
Mr.. Poucher has been associated
with the dye industry for many years
and is one OF the best known and
most prominent men in the trade in
America. When the dupont Com
pany decided, in 1915, to go into the
manufacture of dyes. he Joined the
organization, and has been most ac-
lively engaged in the development
OF the industry in this country. He
has been holding the title of director
of sales, but. because OF the in
creasing need for his services In
solving the> development problems
constantly arising. he has been re.
lieved OF the routine duties OF thai
office, and Cesare Protto, his assist.
ant has been made director.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
STREET DEPT. ROUTINE.

City Treasurer White reported to
the street and Sewer Department
This morning the following balances:
current expense fund, s3i,445.44;
special expense fund. S54,452.03;
sewer extension fund, S5,274.95;
street paving tax fund, Ss1,7S4.71;
total. s1e2,e07.12.
Permission was granted the Will
mington Gas Company 10 open the
streets at 60 South Van Buren
street, and 421 East Eighth street.
to repair leaks.
The report OF Clerk OF the Market
Edward 5. McAteer, submitted
showed the collections for January
to be as follows: 4O1 spaces at 25
cents each, S1OO.25; spaces at so
cents each. $3.50; spaces az 81
| each. 81; spaces at $3.50 each,
S4.5O; 4 spaces at 81 each, SS; l
space at $3.50 each. s2.50; making
total S120.75. II is a coincident that
these collections are the same as the
collections for January OF last year
The Wilmington and Philadelphia
1 Traction Company was granted per-
mission TO install a pole in front OF
40S Lincoln street TO supply current
10 that address.
The payrolls Of ss.s7s.30 for labor
and s1,466.s6 for cart hire we're or
dered paid.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
MARKET LIST
OPENS HEAVY
Oils Main Point Of Attack
in First Hour of
Trading

NEW YORK. Jan. 81 Omitted
Press 1.-THE list was heavy at the
opening OF the New York Stock Ex-
change today. Oils were again the
main point OF attack and Mexican
Petroleum made an early low below
10. This marks a new low on the
decline. Asphalt again met support
at 55h. The stock touched this
ngure twice during the last month
previous to today. American Su-
matra which was heavily sold on
Monday opened unchanged at 2s.
Consolidated Gas was up u at 81.
There was still a great deal OF
pressure on Atlantic Gulf and most
OF the early sales were around 25,
Off about 10 points from the Decem-
Der high.
Sugars were frm and American
Sugar gained one point at 65A. New
Haven continued to lead the rails.
opening at Is, up u. steel common
opened at s5. off X. and held bet
ter than independent steels.
Opening prices included; Ameri-
can Sugar 65h, up 1; Mexican Pc
troleum 11O'- of Il; New Haven
15% Studebaker ssk. up 4; Cru
chile 5s% up k; U. S. Steel IS, OF
h American Telephone III; Amer
lean Sumatra 2s; Bethlehem B.,
59h. of 9s; Consolidated Gas 81
up 4; New York Central. "a; Allan
tic Gulf ASA, up Il; American Can
se%.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
FILES SUIT TO
RESIST TAX ON
DUPONT STOCK
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that he Is the owner or 1884 shares
of common stock of Il. 1. dupont de-
Nemours and Company Of Delaware;
that the f. 1. dupont de Nemours
Company of New Jersey conveyed
all OF it's assets as an entirety and
"as a going concern" to the Della
ware company; that he was and has
been the owner Of 37.767 shares of
the common stock of said company;
that in the transfer of its assets to
the Delaware company, the New
Jersey company received certain
shares of stock. In the distribution
the afiant received on October l..
1915. a total of 1854 shares Of the
common stock OF the Delaware
Company of the par value OF 800
per share.
Mr.. DUPONT further states that on
March /. 1916, in making his per-
sonal return of total net income ac-
cruing to him during the year 1915,
he appended a written statement set
ting forth the above mentioned
transaction and protesting against
the inclusion Of the stock he had re-
ceived in the Delaware corporation
in his income tax. He further states
that 95 per cent. Of the stockhold-
ers OF the Delaware company attach
ed a like statement to their per-
sonal returns for the year 1915.
The commissioner OF internal reve-
nue. has taken the position that com
mon stock in the new dupont Com
pany thus received resulted from a
stock dividend and is therefore tax
able as income at the rate OF s347.5O
a share.
Judge Morris filed a statement
that in view or the fact that he is an
owner OF certain shares OF dupont
powder stock which he has owned
for some time he deemed II i'm
proper for him to sit In the case,
ordered that the fact be entered on
the court records and that a cert.-
fed copy be sent to Hon. Joseph
Burlington. senior circuit judge for
the third circuit OF the U. 5. Court
Mr.. duPonts suit is expected tC
bring about a test OF the effort Ia
collect taxes on the new DUPONT
stock issued to stockholders Of the
old company in 1915. The Supreme
Court has held the stock is taxable
as a stock divident, but many per
sons who received the stock at the
time OF distribution in 1915 and who
have not sold II, claim the arbi-
trary value OF s347.5O placed on II
by the Revenue Bureau is not a faii
valuation. but represents an inflated
market valuation that prevailed al
the time of issue. The stock to-
day is quoted around $50 a share.
Many stockholders will await the
outcome OF Mr.. duPont's suit with
deep interest.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
PAY WATER TAX
TODAY TO GET REBATE

The collections at the Office OF the
Water Department in the Public
Building yesterday amounted to ;1s,-
O94.s3, exceeding that for the cor
responding day OF last year by about
$500. The total collections for
the month so far amount to s164,-
SS2.S2. is about s37,OO short of the
collections for the corresponding
period OF last year.
Today is the last day in which tax
ables may secure a rebate. Begin
ming tomorrow morning the fun
amount will have to be paid.
As usual there is a rush OF people
who postpone the payment until the
last day and as a consequence Ions
lines OF people were in waiting in
the corridor all day. in addition TO
those paying in person a large num-
ber OF checks were received by the
morning mail which have not yet
been counted.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
RELIEVE FIREMEN
AFTER 77-HOUR DUTY

After being on duty continuously
for a period Of a hours. owing 70
the blizzard, Chief Lutz ordered the
night fremen on duty this morning
and the regular routine has been re-
sumed The men receive no addi-
tional pay for the extra time they
put in as a fireman is supposed to
be on duty all the time when needed.
Fortunately the hremen have had
no big fires TO fight during the past
few days and while they have been
compelled TO remain at the various
engine houses have not suffered
from overwork, the only fire Of any
Importance occurring at the Weldin
lumber yards Saturday morning.
Chief Lutz said this morning tina;
he will make another attempt on
Saturday to go 10 Atlantic Ciy "a
witness a demonstration OF Ross
hydrant thawing device.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
COUNTY TO SUE
FOR UNPAID TAXES

Through the adoption OF a resolu-
ton by the Levy Court today rela-
tive to depositing security FOR costs
in tax suits. II became known that
the county is preparing to take ac-
tion to collect unpaid county taxes.
The resolution provides that the
clark OF the Court OF Common Pleas
bFallowed to bring such suits at the
requests OF the late receiver Of taxes
and by the present collector without
requiring 50 deposit as security
for costs.
The monthly payroll OF the Public
Building Commission 10, slO51.S5
and that OF the county for 1880 was
approved. The bill of the Delaware
Dredging Company for $3.50 for
work at the Red Lion Sluice was
also ordered paid
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
TO DEDICATE
laurel School
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school building in behalf OF the
board and people OF Laurel. H. F.
Wolfe and DR.. J. r. Elliott. with
President Adams. compose the Laurel
Board. Mark E. stine is superin-
tendent OF the laurel schools
The general program for the cere-
monies will be as follows:
11.25 a. m. reception to the visit
ing school officials by the school
children OF Laurel. on the arrival Of
the 1125 train train from points
north.
12 noon, dinner in the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
p. m, dedication exercises.
7.3O p. m, dedication exercises.
The afternoon exercises will be
concluded in time to permit the out
Of town guests to take the 4.31 train
from Laurel.
Construction OF the Laurel High
School was begun on March 21, OF
last year. II Is located on site
c6vering and one-half acres The
building contains 13 regular and five
special class rooms. and will ac-
commodate sol regular and IS special
pupils. The building contains 500, 900
cubic feet OF space, IS two stories in
height. Its exterior Is OF red brick
laid up in Flemish bond in comlbina-
( ton with terra Gotta.
Rooms are provided for manuel
training, cooking, sewing, chemss-
( try, physiology. agriculture and study
classes. There also is a library and
on the second floor there is a hand
some combined gymnasium and au-
ditorium with motion picture
booth Guilbert and Betelle, New.
ark, n j.. and Vance w. Torbert
New York. formerly Of Laurel, are
the architects of the building. Th'
II. d. Watts Company, of Baltimore
and Washington, have done the con
struction work. II IS expected tina
pupils will move into the new build
ing soon after the dedication.
The handsome S265,000 schoo
building at Lewes. for which the
town OF Lewes voted $4,000 and tho
Delaware School Auxiliary gave
$4,000 also is nearing completion
, II probably will be inspected abou
: February Is, preliminary to accept
b ance from the contractor.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
HEAR CONCERTS BY RADIO

Reports of the various radio con-
certs recently heard in this city
were given at a meeting of the
Delaware Radio Association last
night. The meeting was held in the
Wilmington Trust Building. Ar
rangements were made to listen-in
on other concerts being given from
time to time in the big cities
throughout the country. This method
OF entertainment is proving quite
a popular pastime with young radio
enthusiasts in Wilmington. For a
small sum and little energy anyone
can have a radio outfit in his or
her home. With a fair-sized ap-
paratus It is possible 10 listen to
musical concerts and catch bits OF
news several miles distant.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
DISCUSS UNIFORM
n RIVER, BAFLAWS

At a meeting Of the commission
Appointed by Governor Denney
about a year ago for the revision OF
the fishing laws OF the Delaware
river and bay. held in TIE Public
Building yesterday. the secretary OF
the Delaware commission was di-
fected communicate with sim
liar commission from New Jersey
and inquire what action the COM
mission OF that state had taken re-
Karding a tentative draft submitted
By the Delaware body last summer.
The Delaware Commission was
created by TIE last Legislature. II
Immediately began an exhaustive
study Of laws governing the river
and bay, and as result OF the in
Vestigation drafted a model fishing
eide. suggested as a uniform code
for both states. when was submit
ted 10 the New Jersey authorities
Tor ratification.
Joint action by the two bodies is
necessary to make the code effec-
tive Under the laws OF both States
the fishing commissions have wide
authority. hut TO avoid conflict on
the river and bay, II is desirable that
both states have uniform laws.
AT Yesterdays meeting much
stress was laid on the importance OF
preventing the pollution Of the Del
aware river and other streams by
Oh freed from steamships.
The members OF the commission
who we're appointed by Governor
'Denney are; Frederick Bender
Delaware City. chairman; J. Hal
Anderson. Dover. attorney and Har.
ris Samonisky. Wilmington. secre
tary.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
BUSH DECLINES
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business at present is such, and will
be throughout the year, as to require
an my effort and time Consequent
ly I cannot even consider holding
such an office. much as I appreciate
the honor and distinction that It car
ries."
Election OF president, two vice.
presidents. treasurer and secretary
is expected 10 be considered by the
board Of directors OF the Chamber
az a meeting on Thursday afternoon.
1t is possible that definite action may
be postponed in which event the
present officers will continue until
their successors are chosen
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
4 CITIES FEEL
EARTHQUAKE
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awaken some light sleepers.
1t occurred at approximately SIS
a. m.
The semi-seismoEraph at Santa
Clara University. located at Santa
Clara, so miles south OF here. showed
what Father Richard, in charge,
characterized az a wonderful rec
ord" from the scientific viewpoint.
1T was a very great disturbance, "
Father Rickard told the United
Press
The record was such that It will
take a few hours to compile the
readings for possible location and
duration.
SAN LUIS, Sonora. Mexico. Jan
31.-(United Pressl Radio queries
sent throughout Northwestern Mex.
leo today revealed the fact that this
mornings earthquakes. recorded n
various seismoghaph stations
throughout the. United States wer'
not felt In this area.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
CHIIDREN MOURN MIR. zEIGLER

The fneral OF Horace u. zeigler
took place from his late residence.
afternoon. The Rev. w. G. Harris.
pastor of Goodman NJ. r. Church,
onciate. Many children from Pub
lie School No. Z, of which Mr.. Zeig-
Ter was at one time janitor. viewed
the remains. Out OF respect TO him
the flag on tn school building, 524
East Fifth street. was placed at half
mast Misses Grace and Ethel
Lynch, W. J. Hoats and c. NJ. Car
yer, a quartet from Goodman NJ. e.
Church choir, sang "I'n Live For
Him." Blessed Assurance" and
when the Roll is Called Up
Yonder."
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
RLIND IN CONCERT.

A concert will be given at the
Playhouse on the evening OF Febru-
airy 1s. for the benefit of the Blind
shop The program will be presented
by four blind artists OF the first
rank and most of whom are famil-
lar to Wilmington audiences. Those
who will present the concert are:
Abraham Taitowitsch, violinist; FL
mer Vogts. pianist; Lucille Mahan,
soprano. In addition to those out
of-town musicians, Miss Marion Bur
rows, pianist, Of this city, who has
been blind since birth, will be heard
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
INCOME TAx BOOKLET.

Patrons OF the Wilmington Trust
Company are complimenting the Of
fcers OF. that banking institution on
the excellence OF a pamphlet that
has been isued, How Much Income
Tax VIII I Pay for 1922" The
booklet relates only to the law pre-
scribing the tax on personal incomes.
Persons who have examined the
pamphlet state that It is the equal
Of any they have examined in its
neld. The booklets are being dis
tributed to the banks customers on
application.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31

ON Street,
SAY HOLD-UP
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lance. There DR.. william II. Speer,
surgeon. performed an operation. He
found that the mans skull had been
fractured on both sides. apparently
from the blows Of some heavy in
strument Forlino was still uncon-
scious this afternoon
There was a suspicion in police
circles this afternoon that the at
tack on Forlino was due 70 the
Rlack Hand, and that IL was CON
nected with the Christiana murder
at Third and Washington streets. a
few weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
HEIGHrs Asso. MEETING.

A meeting OF the recently organ
lied washington Heights Association
will be held tomorrow evening in
the Washington Heights Century
Club. Twenty-third street and Boule-
ward. Questions of civic interest re-
lating not only to the Washington
Heights section but the city at large
will be discussed. All persons inter-
ested are invited to attend the ses-
sion.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
NURSES I'LL, ONE
HAS SCARLET FEVER

One student nurse at the Delaware
Hospital is IN with scarlet fever and
another student nurse has developed
symptoms Of the same disease. They
have been quarantined in an isolated
section Of the hospital
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
FUNERAL oF MRS. c. R. LONG

The funeral OF Mrs. Clara r. Long
took place at 2 o'clock this after
noon, from the home of her brother
in-law, Carl Lorbentzen, 30S West
Twenty eighth street. Interment
WAS in Riverview cemetery.
Mrs. Long was a daughter OF
Isabella and the late William ].
Forr~~k
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
no PLAN HERo's FUNERAL.

Arrangements for the funeral OF
Edward Quails. of Company c.
3l2th Labor Battalion. whose body
arrived in this city Saturday night
will be made al a meeting OF Nor
man d. Scott Post. No. 5. American
Legion, tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
TO OBSERVE WASHINGTON DAY

Call has been issued BY Mrs.
Frank s. Garrett. chairman. for a
meeting OF the Washington's Birth
day Celebration Committee, in the
Board OF Education room OF the
Public Building, at o'clock Thurs
day afternoon. Plans are under
way for a general civic demonstra-
ton on more elaborate scale than
any similar event held in the city.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL. Jan. 81 Omitted
Press )-Spots opened quiet today
with prices easier. Sales amounted
to 5000 bales. Receipts totaled 49,
900 bales including 1900 Ameri-
can. Futures quiet.
American middlings fair. 1850:
good middllngs, s.95; fully mid
dlings, 9.55; middlings. $40: low
middlings, s.25; good ordinary, 700;
primary, 6.25.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
In memoriam

In memory Of Sanie ~ nr.rr,-.
who died January 81. 1915: "'Ai"eeS
Today recalls sad menor;os
OF a dear one gone to rest:
anu tnose who think OF her today,
Are those who loved her best
Mother and Sister Viofet.s
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Jan. 81 Omitted Press)
Opening grain;
Wheat. May 11sh@K; July
1O4% 9105.
Corn, May 54M; July 55h.
Oats, July 40A,
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
FOREIGN EXCHANcr

NEW YORK, Jan. 81 Omitted
Press) Demand sterling opened at
427h; francs, .oss4h; lire. .O45sh
marks, .0O50.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31

Piles Cured In to u Days
~ Atts SIR Ss.S.s - reiund money II PAzO ONT
1,nes, ~ - Ialis 10 cure Itching, Blind
bieealng or Protruding piles. In
stantiy relieves Itching Piles. eOc.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
CorNTY CoNIpTRoLLER IIn.

James G. Shaw, county comp
troller is confined TO his home in
New Castle suffering from severe
cold.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31

You Need Not Have = Cold
I YOU will take Laxative BROMO QUl-
NINE Tablets when you feel the hrst
Itfnrtoms Of a Cold coming on.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
Slnes and Welchc
FLORISTS

2i2 WEST EIGHTH STREET
Cut Flowers and Funeral Dedrn,
a Specially
d. & A. Bs73
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
NEW YORK COTTON,

NEW YORK. Jan. 81 Omitted
Press)-cotton opened firm today.
March was up 2s at 1910; May
1915. up 25; July 1880, up II.
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company DUPONT Build,
ing, furnish the following quotations
OF local securities. Bid. Asked
nfornnna Too 49, fto.r
Evening journal., 1922-01-31
X. OF p. LEAGUE STANDING

Calanthe ......... 21 21 21 21 I'll.
Morning Star 80. 10 16 ~
Standlno of Teams