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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
ARDEN ADDITION.
One Hundred and Nine Acres of
Land Transferred to the
Trustees.

One hundred and nine acres OF land
in Brandywine hundred have been
transferred 10 parties representing the
trustees OF Arden for the sum OF s2s,-
03s15, II was learned today. The
transfer was made 10 George f. Stew
sne, VIM. Wonhington and Donald
Stevens
The transfer was made by VIM. +.
Kurtz. representing the following per
sons TO whom a transfer OF the tract
Of land was made for the nominal sum
Of 81 by Mr.. and Mrs. Fiske Warren;
Haines ID. Albright, Edwin s. Ross
Donald Stevens, @. Frank Stevens
Robert T. Woolry, William Worth
ington and Walter l.. Sweeting.
Albert Thatcher Handy, II was also
learned, transferred nine acres OF lant
in Brandyygine hundred 20 Fiske War,
ren for $500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
HEARINGS ON STATE
BUDGET START IN
DOVER ON MONDAY
Each Item to be Considered and
Department Heads Cues
toned.
TO CONTINUE UNTIL FEB. 2
Special Dispatch From Every Evenings ;
Stan Correspondent
by William j. Mcyey.

State House. Dover, Jan. 12-The
Budget Committee OF the Legislature
has completed its schedule Of hearings
OF State officials and department
heads. According 10 the list. these
hearings, which will begin Monday.
Will be continued daily except Satur-
days until February .. They will be
held between l and o'clock. either in
the legislative halls or the Supreme
Court room. An average OF four de-
partment heads will De heard each
day. except IN the case of DIR. II. v
Holloway OF the State Department Of
Education: former Governor Charles
r. Miller. for the University OF Della
ware, and c. ID. Buck. chief engineer
Of the State Highway Department.
Because OF the many things the
committee will have 10 take UP with
tsach OF the officials an entire session
will be given over to questioning
each OF them.
DR.. Holloway will appear January
% and Governor Miller on January %
Mr. Buck will appear January 81.
The balance OF the completed sched
ule Is as follows:
Thursday. January 25-H. V. Hol
lOwsy. superintendent OF public in.
struction. ! p. m.
Friday. January 2s-Secretary Del
aware Fair Association. p. m; Z
Rsughley, secretary Kent and SUISSE,
Far. 40 ,. m; w. @. Tatnall. Stat,
Archives Commission. 40 p. m.
State Board OF Supplies, p. m.
Monday. January &C. r. Miller
financial secretary, Delaware Tn!
yersity. / J. m.
Tuesday. January 40. lie Feyre
Board OF Game and Fish Commission
ers. p. m: State Board OF Repairs
40 ,. m; State librarian, 1.4O p. m.
J. a. Ellison, adJutant-general, p. m
Wednesday. February &c i
/ Gruoo. New Castle county engineer.
,. m; State COlored College, 1.35 4
m.
February 2-Charles McCue, Agri
cultural Department and Experi
/ mental Farm, ! p. m; Charles A
Hagner, Labor Committee. Las p. n
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
BILL OFFERED TODAY
TO REPEAL THE So
FILING FEE LAW
Presented in the House by Rep
resentative Brogan of
Wilmington.
MAY TAX EACH ADULT So
Special Dispatch From Every Evenings
stan Correspondent
by Wm. J. Mcyey.

State House. Dover. Jan. 12.-The
long expected repeater OF the 81 Ming
fee. in compliance with one of the
chief planks in the Democratic Party's
platform. also one OF the promises
made to the residents OF the state
by the Republican party in their cam
palgn last fall. made It's appearance I'm
the House Of Representatives this
morning. when Representative Joseph
NJ. Brogan. OF Wilmington introduced
House bill No. 2s. which provides for
the abolition of this 81 fee.
The proposed act is brief. but TO the
point. IL simply abolshes the present
tax. but does not propose any substi-
tute TN It's place. TIVE bill was referred
TO the committee on revenue and tax
alton, and Il Is understood efforts Will
be made 10 have IL reported back with
out delay. so that it can be put on
final passage through the House and
sent To the Senate for concurrence.
While this bill does not provide a
substitute for the So tax. It was stated
authortatlvely this morning that ther,
is 10 be presented in n short time a
hill providing for a straight tax OF 8.
on every adult male and female in the
state. This measure will. II Is believed
by the party leaders. provide az much
revenue as the So because there vii
be less objection 20 it. and more pcopl,
Will pay. There Will be provision FOR
filing an income tax return, with tho
payment Of this tax. and II will b,
collected by the regular tax collec.
tors in the same way all other taxes
are collected.
Continued on page
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JODAy'S NEW POINTS
IN RUHR OCCUPATION

German Ambassador Wied-
feldt rnakes formal protest 70
state Department at Washing
ton against occupation Of the
Ruhr by France,
Berlin announces that nation
nj strike OF one hour affecting
all workers will be called In
Germany next Monday as pro-
test against Ruhr occupation.
Polncare. in French senate
repudlates any heritage from
wari.se ancestors. and declares
presence Of French In the Ruhr
is essentially n guarantee Z
peace.
London Westminster Gazette
discusses possibility that Rhen-
ish Westphalian Coal Syndicate
may ship its papers % United
States.
Germans 81 'he Ruhr seem
stHCally 90 have accepted
French occupation but give i'm
precision % observers that dark
days are ahead.
France % press further Into
Germany unless occupation of
Essen promptly yields Repara-
ions Money.
England relieved mat occupa-
ton OF Ruhr was accomplished
without bloOdshed
General Degouotte. head ~
occupation forces does not ex-
pect conflict with Germans.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
See Venus and the Moon Meet TOMORROW
Morning, Early, in the Eastern Heavens.
IBy Associated Pre..s to Every Evening

from the period OF It's greatest bril-
liancy.
As seen through a telescope the
eastern sky Will show two thin ores-
cents in conjunction. that of the moon
nearest the earth. TO the unaided eye
Venus win appear 10 hang like a
bright spot on the moon, first on the
eastern limb OF the crescent and as It
eperges, in shining contrast with the
darkened limb. (According To compu-
tations the phenomena will be OBJ.
servable here between $40 and 6.iO a
| m. tomorrow).
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
Ray Wallace Reported Missing.

Ray Wallace of Marcus Hook.
Pa. il reported missing. II is
feared that Wallace carried into ef-
fecs recent repocted threat TO end
his life. The police here were inr9rm-
ed that Wallace wrote a letter from
this city to relatives. stating that he
would commit suicide Wallace is
3s years old. weighs $50 pounds and
is feet. s inches in height. When las
seen he wore an army overcoat. brown
sweater. brown shoes and light cap
lie has auburn hair and blue eyes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
PASSIVE RESISTANCE BLOCKS
FRENCH REPARATI0N DEMAND

Essen. Jan. l2.-Passiy'e resistance
by Germans 20 the occupation OF the
Ruhr has brought about a deadlock
In the negotiations whereby the occu-
patiOnal authorities are trying 70
bring pressure. through the German
officials. on the mining and industrial
operations IN order 20 obtain com
pliance on their demands for repara-
tons deliveries.
The Germans hold that they are
unauthorized 20 act in regard 70 the
administration OF the mines and IN
dustrial works or che distributions OF
their products.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
COUE'S "DAY ny DAY"
FAILED TO SAVE HIM
BY Associated Press.


Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. 12.-Emll.
Coue's rhythmic day by day"
auto-suggestion cure failed to-
day In every way 80 far as
Harry Conway IL concerned.
Conway was found dead In his
rooming house residence. PEN
ciled I'm large letters on "A sheet
Of paper at the foot OF his bed
was Day by day. In every way,
Tn getting better and better"
ON a table was n letter from
Conway's mother of jamestown,
Pa. IL said: II am sending you
"A new method OF healing. Say
Il ten times n day or as often
as you wish"
Conway for the last two years
had been n victim of stomach
trouble.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
i. S. ACTS CAUTIOUSLY:
NOT TO RECALL DOYDEN
Washington TO Take No Steps
in Reparations That Might
Compiicate Dispute.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.

D1 A-rpEAaN.l E~Ft-- 70 Livery EstrlTK.
Washington, Jan. 12-Develop-
ments in the repararions crisis. \
which further complications loom
with the declaration OF Germany THAI
she - not IN a position 20 make
actual repsrations 20 those, powers
participating in me Ruhr Occupa-
ton, found the American government
today apparently stiu without nope
of any amount of opportunity Or
helpfulness in the situation.
A course dictated by The friendliest
sentiments toward France as well IS
the other allied powers has been
adopted 20 be followed by the admin
istration. it IS said. in awaiting any
possible opportunity 20 aid in adjust
ment OF the reparatious crisis. In me
meantime. i- Is the administration =
purpose. it was sad authOritatively.
70 avoid any action that might fur-
Their complicste matters or lead %
needless MISUNDERSTANDING. In this
connection, 10 was reltesated hat
there was no present intention Of re-
calling Roland ". Boydon, American
unofficial observer on the reparations
commission. despite agitation in Con-
gress for his return.
Holding the Ruhr occupation 20 bs
in contradiction with he treaty (of
Versailles and International law. IN.
German government. in a formal pro-
test left az the state Department axe
yesterday BY Otto Wiedfeidt. the Ger
man ambassador. declared that -
Ions as the alleged violations obtained
Germany is not IN a position 20 make
actual repa-aCons 20 those powers
who have brought about 1his state u
Affairs The German government.
/ however. The protest said. did not
intend 20 meet violence with violence
nor 20 reply 20 the breach OF ne
treaty with a withdrawal from az
i treaty"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
MAYOR TEST|F|ESHE
SAVED 3 MEN FROM
LASH OF XII KLUN
Tells Of Holding Up and Disarm-
ing Of Mer Rouge
Party.
NAMES MEMBERS OF ORDER
?, Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

~ Associated iress 10 Every Evening.
Bastrop. La, Jan. i2.-Rcbert u.
Dade. mayor of Mer Rouge. today
named DIR. H. NJ. Mckoln. Captain j.
*. Sklpworth. Kelly Harp and Ed Ivy
as members Of a ku I<luN klan band
which held up and dlsarmed Watt
Daniel. W. G. Andrews and Harry
Neelis. Mer Rouge citizens. near the
village Of Gallon, La. several months
prior to the kidnapping and murder
OF Watt Daniel and Thomas +. Rich
ards. last August.
Dade had admitted previously that
he was a member ofthe Klan band.
George :. Guion, assistant attorney
general asked:
What was the purpose Of the trlp?r
We started up 10 investigate "a re-
port that Negro was running a
gambling house in which white per
sons were permitted 20 gamble with
Negroes"
Bringing his narrative to the hold
/ ing up OF the three men. Dade con-
tinued
"Neeus, Daniels and Andrews had
stopped their automobile up the road
and were sitting in the car. Some OF
the men approached and asked them
who they were"
Were they whipped"
No. there wac no violence. but
their guns were taken away from
them"
Was there anything else contem.
plated or suggested?" was asked.
There was some talk OF giving
them whipping. but | said: Eel
lows that we will not do, We have
4 known these boys all the time and
cannot stand for that"
Dade said the men were lectured.
Who gave them a lecture"
Captain Skipwith."
What kind OF a lecturer"
"A moral one. about drinking and
gambling"
States attorneys announced thai
Captain J. X. Skipwith. exalted cy-
clops of the NJ, rehouse parish Ku
klux Khan has requested a conferenc,
with Attorney General \. G. Coco and
his assistants in connection with IN,
hooded band atrocities in this parish
Captain Skipwith is said 10 have re
quested the conference in order TO ~
into full details Of the operation OF tn.
Morehouse khan since It's organization
and al the same time 10 establish tha
the operations OF the black hoode,
band were not under the supervision
OF the khan.
, Only six Of the twenty-one wltnesse
, scheduled 10 appear yesterday in tn
open hearing held 10 determine tn
tortures and slayers OF Watt DAME
and Thomas Richards were heard
Nearly all were reluctant TO give ties
timony involving the Ku Klux Kla
in this and other ou,ragee in More
house Parish. The notable exception
was h. l.. Dade. Mayor OF Mer Roug,
and himself a former ISlansman. Il
. his testimony he repudiated the Klar
assailed !ts deeds. denounced il and dc
clared he was through with Il for a
time
, Mayor Dade. In a voice hear
4 Throughout the courtroom and whic
, fell on the ears OF many Klansmei
y asserted that before the advent Of IN
5 klan in Morehouse Parish. Mer Roug
was a quiet. peaceful and contente
Continued on page ~
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Cambridge. Mass. Jan. l2.-Har-
ward astronomers made arrangements
today for observations OF the darken-
ing Of Venus tomorrow morning when
the moon win swing betw"sn that
planet and the earth. This occultation
viii be visible In most parts OF the
country. For those in Washington
it will begin at $50. New York at 6.i5
and here about ! a. IN.
Venus and the moon now are almost
at their nearest to the earth, and
Venus is only a fortnight removed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12

Dover, Jan. l,.-Republican mem
bers % ,h. House and Senate held a
lonv caucus this morning, 10 discuss
what attitude they shall maintain to-
ward IN. legislation presented in both
houses and 20 discuss their own lesis-
istivc plans in a general way.
Senator Walker presided and Rep
f.sentafivs McManUs was secretary
cs the caucus. In addition 70 the mem-
bern ~ both houses present, Leu
tsnsn, Governor J. ID. Bush. who is
also president Of the Senate. and Sec
refary - State a. r. Benson were in
Attendance.
Tho caucus was secret and et its
conclusion those attending stated
there Was nothing agreed upon IN the
way - bills 20 be presented In either
rhe senate or House.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
FRANCE AWARDED
DEMURRAGE CLAIM
Based on Storage on Shipments
Of Munitions in Wilmington
in 1919.
~ A.socIated Prsss 10 80 l.v-nIn..

~ Associated Press 20 r.very isv-ninv.
Washington. Jan. 127-The French
republic was given an award Of rep
arations against the United States
Railroad Administration today by the
Interstate Commerce Commission
amounting 20 S71.4O2.
The director general of railroads
was ordered 90 pay that sum 70 the
French agents on or before Fe,ruary
90. on the ground that Illegal demur-
rage and storage charges were ASSESS
ed against French shipments of muni-
tions Of war at Wilmington, Del, dur
ing 1919
The French agents have a series
of complaints against the railroad ad-
ministration arising out OF similar
wartime transactions in which il al
leges that II was required 10 pay over
charges.
Inquiry was made today of local
railroads and munition shippers. re-
railroads and munition shippers. rel.
ative to the above dispatch. but nC
S5nia officials said as far as they
could learn. this was not a Pennsyl.
vania matter.
The du Pont Co. Il was stated haC
been unable 20 learn that il had any
connection with the shipment in
VOlved.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
ITALIAN COLONY.
To be Located on Sixth Street From
Greenhin 60 Grny Avenues.

Wibur j.. Adams. attorney for John
G. Rennie, Is planning TO establish
an Italian colony on land owned by
Mr.. Ronnie and extending along Sixth
street from Greenhill avenue 10 Gray
avenue.
Two blocks will be graded and di-
vided into building sites. and a park
w.h also be put on the tract.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
Public Of1icIals III.

Frank X. Jones. president Of the
Levy Court, rs confined 20 his home
with a severe attack OF grip. At
torney-Generai Townsend IS m with
a heavy cold.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York, Jan. 12.-Liberty bond
quotations at p. M: 31's. iOt. 40;
first AIS $3.50; second AVS. 1854;
third AIS. 9S.92: fourth AIS. 9S.52;
incalled Victory 4A's. 1OO.24: T.. s
government AVS. 99.95
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
No CHANGE IN ARMYS SIZE.
New Appropriation Bill Provides for
$4,000 Enlisted Men.

Wsrhinston. Jan IA standing
army OF iz5.0O0 enlisted men and H.
GOO commissioned officers. the same oe
nuthorizet last year IL provided for in
ths Army Appropriation bill reported
Today in the House.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
Central Bank Elects Officers.

The Central National Bank has re-
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Robert j.. Robinson,
president: Philip J. Carpenter vice
president; George +. Baird, secretary
and cashier.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12

by Associated fress % EVery hvenlnk.
Santiago. Jan. IA strong earth
shock was felt last evening from
Rancagua 20 Copiapo. No dana.s re-
suited.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
Amusements Tonight.

Play hOuse--.'T The Three Muskoteers.
Garrick The Brat"
Altine-N audeyllle and pictures
Arcadia Hail the Nomsn."
Queen 'Singed Wings
Majestic Good Men and True
Savoy-''Thc Worldly Madonna
strand Doubling for Romeo"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
Judge Conrad III.

Former Judge Henry &. Conrad OF
Georgetown IS reported 10 be very III.
He Is In Norristown, Pa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. l2.-weathcr fore
cast for Delaware:
Fair tonight and Saturday. colder To-
night,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
CUT Button Found.

gold cuff button was found yes
terday at Tenth and King streets by
Probation Officer Handy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12

For Clover Dairy Safe Milk phone
lsa0-lb4l.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12
REPUBLICANS CONFER
ON LEGISLATION
G. o. p. Members OF Both
Houses OF Legislature Held
Caucus al Dover Today.
BY william ]. Mcyey.

Special Dispatch From Every Evening.
Stan Correspondent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-12

Mundy Bros. sell furniture. Paons
s29o.-Adv,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-20
SPIRITS To HELP
PROBE CR|MES,
F.. SAYSDOYL
Sherlock Holmes Of Future to
Get Aid, Especially in
Murder Mysteries.

LOON LAKE, N. T.. Aug. 90
The Sherlock Holmes Of the future
i'm fact. even the plain, everyday
adjective of the day to come-will
depend to a great extent upon guild.
ance from the spirit world in the
solution of crime. Particularly will
this be true in crimes involving
the loss of human life.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Gre
ator of Sherlock Holmes. and the
champion Of photographs OF the
spirit world, photographs that have
aroused a storm Of controversy,
sponsored the foregoing.
Sir Arthur was interviewed at a
local hotel, while resting from a
lecture tour. Guidance from the
spirit world, he Gays, Is now being
receiyed. Why should that help
not be applied to the solution OF
arfne? Particularly 30 when the
enirit of the murdered is enlisted
IN the hunt and a practical means
of communication Is established
lust what weight the average
American jury would give to such
Testimony Sir Arthur neglected &c
atafe. In fact, there was broad
hint that American turies have been
noted for disreEarding testimony oi
What "unbelievers" call rea! value
IN favor of sentiment.
However, Sir Arthur likes the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-20
|. s.
LEAVING
RADE
ALONE
Extensive Program Of Bankers
Is Outlined to President
During Conference.
BY GEORGE E. DURNO,
international News Service.

Headed by Julius H. Barnes,
President of the United States
Chamber of Commerce, group
Of international bankers and ma
tionally prominent business men
today outlined to President Cool-
idge the ''needs Of big business"
Program IAN Wrong"
Present Administration policies,
together with the views of organized
business, were discussed at the con-
ference. Taxation, the present pro-
gram OF which was declared to be
"all wrong and the general mat
ter of the entry of Government into
business particularly were stressed.
A comprehensive program was
laid before the President by the
Chamber Of Commerce committees
Briefly, 1.-The policies desired by big
business were put as follows:
Taxation-Age general revision Of
the resent tax laws and especially
a lowering of "super-taxes.'' y
Merchant Marine Private owner.
ship.
Irnmigration-Drastic restriction
but an additional per cent selective
quote Aover and above the present
per cent allotment.
Transportation-P con.
solidatfon OF the railroad systems OF
the country. 9e
Tariff - A separate board TO
-
iff, now handled by the Tariff Com
mission.
Soldier Bonus.-Direct opposition.
World Court.-The chamber IA
.vors American entry into the IN
ternational body.
Government in Business There
should be as little interference in
business by government as posi-.
BILE.
Particular stress was laid upon
taxation by the Presidents callers.
This DTmDlem, it was held, consti.
tutes one of the most pressing mat
ters at present before the Admin
istration.
1.-THE Governments superlevies
are driving private capital into un.
profitable enterprises" Barnes de-
clared, following the conference.
THE present tax policy is all wrong
There should be general readjust-
ment so as to encourage investment
and the release of money into trade
channels rather than tax-exempt
securities as is the present prac-
tice."
Included on the committee that
called upon President Coolidge were:
A., c. Bedford, chairman Of the
Standard Oil Co., of New Jersey:
John H. Fahey. New York and
Massachusetts, publisher; Louis E.
Pierson, New York banker; Willis
H. Booth. New York banker; Fred
I. Kent, New York banker; Charles
F.. Weed, Boston banker, and Elliot
H. Goodwin, of Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-20
ROBS DISTRICT ATTORNEY
BY POOLING SECRETARY

YORK, Pa, Aug. 20.-Enticing
his secretary out Of the building, a
stranger robbed the office of Attor-
ney Charles H. Still of 500 in cash
and a gold wrist watch. A man ap-
peared in the office early in the
afternoon, and, ascertaining the law
yer was not in, left after obtaining
office.
A few minutes later Miss Mar
garet Frey, the secretary, receiv~1
telephone call to come to. the
office of the Security Title and
Trust Company for mail. She found
no mail, but on returning discovered
the robbery.