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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
CALLS ATTENTION To-
Waste ON STREETS
Non-Partisan League Addresses
Communication to Board of
Street Commissioners.

Tho scattering of waste paper on the
streets as result of the use of an open
wagon in making collections from the
metallic boxes on the street corners was
called to the attention Of the Board OF
Street and Sewer Commissioners in a
communication received from the Voters
Non-Partisan League. The league sug-
gestsd that covered wagon be secured
or that cover be put on the one now used
to prevent the blowing Of the waste paper
over the street. The communication was
referred to the Street Commissioner.
Charles p. Wolhar, in communication
requested the construction OF sewer cx-
tension on West Tenth street between
du Pont and Scott. The matter was
referred TO the Street Commissioners to
ascertain the need and the cost.
petition WAS received from residents
IN the 400 block on West Seventh street
complaining OF the condition of the tracks
OF the Traction Company in that block
The communication had been referred to
the Traction Company, which stated TO
the Board that the work of rcmedying
the condition complained Of would be
attended to in few days.
The Wilmington Gas Company was
given permission to make openings in
streets for the purpose of making repairs,
rs follows: COS West Front. Sixteenth
between Clinton and Grcenhlll, 4o3 East
Twenty-eighth. and 9l7 Broome
At the board meeting this morning,
James $. Lowe. who is building a garage
on Pine street, between Twelfth and
Thirteenth, for the housing of motor
trucks, presented petition signed by
himself and another property owner in
the block for the paving of that block
He expects to have his garage completed
and in operation about the latter part Of
April, and rs very anxious To have the
paving done on the block which is in very
bad condition as a street, before that time
rs the necessity of closing his garage
during street paving work would be costly
The petition was received and filed. and
will take its course.
Jacob Zimmerman appeared before the
board and wanted the street traffic reg1i-
lations so amended as 10 make Fifth street,
between Market and French, n one-way
traffic street with travel from east to west
instead of from west to east, on account
of the steep grade, which he claimed made
1t dangerous for the market men, and
Others who parked on the street. The
ordinance was passed last week, and is
now in the hands of the printer The
board promised to consider the matter.
but it is improbable that any action will
be taken
George NJ. Peirce appeared before the
board 20 see if something could not be
done 10 remedy conditions on what IS
known MS Chamberlain street between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth. This is not
a city street, although it is open and used,
and the board has no jurisdiction to rem
edv the trouble caused by the water run
4 -
TO the land used rs a street is not in the
city.
Edgar NJ. Hopes, Jr., of the develop
ment department of the du Pont Com
pany, presented the board the deeds to
the beds of the streets in Wawaset Park
addition, the development built by the
du Pont COMPANY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
DARDANELLE'S FUTURE FIXED.
Council Finally Decides 10 Adopt Inter-
naturalization PROPOSAL

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
London, Feb 1.-THE International
ization Of the Dardnnelles, which had beer,
forecast, was decided upon definitely by
the Allied Supreme Council today.
The details of the control Of the water
way, however, have not been worked out.
The fact that continued possession of
Constantinople had been granted her
should not be misconstrued by Turkey, the
British representative was directed to in
form the Turkish government in plain
words. II did not mean, he was told TO
say, that the Allies would deal leniently
with Turkey should the recently reported
atrocities continue.
The Allied Supreme Council today CON
sidered the latest reports Of massacres Of
Armenians. Note was taken of the fact
that the reports for the most part emanst-
ed from Armenian sources.
Admiral DE Robeck will point out TO
the Turks that they must show an inclina-
ton to comport themselves properly or be
subjected to a peace more severe than the
council now is disposed 10 arrange.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
ONLY ONE BID TODAY
FOR GERMAN LINERS
No One Offered to Buy the Levia.
than, Formerly the
Vatcrlarld.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Contrary To
expectation, only one bid for any II The
30 former German liners was received to
day when the Shipping Board auction 20
receive competitive offers wss resumed
with the ships offered one at time.
4 bid Of $4,000 for the Otseqo by r. j.
Roberts, Acme Operating Cory,oration,
New York, was the only one made for the
10 steamers offered. Commissioner Scott
then asked if there was any desire IN bid
further on groups Of vessels and closed
the auction when no offers were forth
coming.
The largest ships Of the feet, including
the Levlathan, Agsmenon and George
Washington, were among those offered
individually without attracting Offers
Commissioner Scott again informed bid
ders fhst all offers, whether received st
the auction or previously would be stib-
mitted 10 Congress before the board took
action even II the injunction proceedings
is the District Of Columbia courts did
not interfere with the sale.
In addition 10 the three big ships named,
the Mount Vernon, Won Steuben, Martha
Washington, america, De KaIb. Aeoltia.
Huron, Moccasin, Mercury, Powhsfan,
Orion, President Grant. NanseTnoud
Philippines, Wyandotte and the Freedom
were offered individually without any
bidders
According 70 Shipping Board caIculs-
tsons, the best offers received Yesterday
represent total Of S21 $50, 900. which in
cludes SI3, 100, 900 offered for six vessels
by the International Mercantile Marine
and total Of x8,750,000 for nine ships
individually.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
SHIPYARD DEAL.
Baltimore Concern Likely TO Take Over
Gloucester Works.

conference between representa-
iives of the United States Shipping Board,
the Pusey d Jones Co and the Baltimore
Dry Docks and Shipblilding Co. 10 be
held this week Is expected TO result In
satisfactory arrangements for the trans
fer Of the shipyards of the Pusev Il Jones
Co at Gloucester City, " j., 10 the Balti-
more concern. This was intimated last
night bv an official of the company.
The Shipping Board has been furnish
ing the money for the operation Of the
ward since it took control in September.
1918, and at the present time has four
ships under construction. They are H.
5OO-ton cargo carriers, and IL is said that
If the Baltimore company desires TO take
over these ships they viii have TO pay the
government at least 500 per ton.
1t is said that tie Shipping Board
has claim of s5.O00,000 against the
Pusey Il Jones Co : yard In this city, and
that for the past eight months Christofer
Hannevig, president of the local concern,
has tried to effect a settlement without
success. This settlement is now said to
be in sight, and that as soon as it is ar
ranged it is declared the shipyards at
Gloucester City Will be turned over to
the Baltimore company.
A conference took place this morning
in the Pusey d Jones Offices In Philadelphia
between W Grisoom Coke, vice-president
and general manager of the Pusey & Jones
Co, and Holden A. Evans, president of
the Baltimore concern.
The Wilmington plant of the Pusey Il
Jones Company is not involved In any
transfer proposal, it was declared. Only
the one at Gloucester would be affected
the least.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
INFORMATION FORMS.
Blanks for the Purpose Received at In
Ternal Revenue Collectors Office.

Collector of Internal Revenue III. T.
Graham announces that forms 1899 and
1896 for filing returns of income under the
information at source" provision of the
current revenue act may now be obtained
at his offices. Payments to others of ST.
600 or more made during the calendar
year 1919 by persons, corporations, part
nershlps, tducarles, etc, must be reported
to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
Sorting Division, Washington, ID. c., on
or before March ID, 1920. Such payments
include salaries, wages, fees and com
missions, rent, interest on notes, mort
cages, etc, premiums and annuities.
Report of each payment of 81 900 or more
must be made on separate form, 1899.
The returns must be accompanied by
letter of transmission on Form 1896,
showing the number fled and the toal
amount of payments.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue an
nounces there Will he no extension
for filing information returns this year
Taxpayers should bear IN mind that
information returns are not 10 be sent to
collectors. but to the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue. Heavy penalties for
failure to file these returns within the time
prescribed are provided by the law
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
HUNGARY STARTS ANEW.
Premier Protests at Opening of
Assembly Against Division of
Country by Treaty.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

Budapest, Monday, Feb. l6.-Hun-
gary's new National Assembly, which was
elected on January 25, convened today
IL will be called upon to consider very
important matters during the session,
among them being the acceptance or re-
lection of the Peace Treaty, determination
of the future form of government for
Hungary and economic laws
Premier Huszar, IN his opening address,
said
Count Appnyi, who defends our
cause before the worlds court, has the
confidence OF the whole nation We
solemnly declare it Is impossible to dissect
Hungary into five countries. There can
be no peace until unity is restored We
want plebiscIte and will not accept ter
rito gial dispositions provided for In the
treaty without it, We want light, but our
enemies want darkness.
After stating that the first task of the
assembly would be ratification of the
treaty, the Premier declared a constitu-
tion must be framed, the food situation
ameliorated, national army organized
and new social laws passed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
TO RAISE $4,000
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
1t Will Increase Taxes, But Dover
Wants Adequate Protection
From Fire.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover, Feb i7.--At IargBiy attended
meeting of citizens last evening in the
county court room to consider tho ques-
tion Of raising money for rcw apparatus
for the Robbins Hose Co, the pending
proposition which will entail substantial
incrcase in the tax rate for this year, was
approved with but one disenting vote,
by the adoption Of the following resolu-
tinr.
Resolved, BY the citizens ~ Dover
in town meeting assembled, that the
Town Council Of the town Of Dover be
and hereby il directed 20 purchase such
additional fire apparatus and ouch attach
ments as they may deem necessary and
proper, to be used thereon and Herewith,
and in addition TO the taxes now annually
levied and collected by law, also levy
and collect in the same manner as other
taxes are now collected the sum Of
$4,000, to purchase said additional fire
apparatus"
The raising of the money will increasc
the taxes from GO cents % 81 90 on the
800 of assessment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
DIAMOND STATE GRANGE.
special Correspondence Of Every Evenin

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Stanton, Feb. 17.-Diamond State
Grange at Stanton, last evening, com
pieted a 500 grocery order among their
members.
a Farmers Institute viii be held In
Stanton Hall Wednesday afternoon, Feb
ruary %, and the following speakers will
be present: DR.. ". G.. Middleton, from
the Bureau OF Animal Industry, on How
to Have tuberculosis Free Cows" DIR.
Charles II. Keene of the Delaware State
tuberculosis Commission; DR.. Richard
Watson Cooper, Our Boys and Girls"
reading by Mrs. Salo Friedewald.
There were interesting talks on Grange
Spirit by Mrs John Mitchell and Mrs.
Mary L. Dickey
During the social hour there was origi-
nal comic valentine sketching, and Miss
Alice Wollaston won first prize for the
best valentine. These valentines will be
sold next Monday evening, when there
will be a special program in celebration
OF Washington Birthday. Real hatchets
Will be used IN a game which will be
played. There will be recitation by Paul
Dennis and reading by Miss Naomi
Dennis. Also, roll call OF members, who
viii be asked TO answer the question:
Are we following our obhgation?"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
AMERICAN LEGION
Con tinucd from page /

Resolved, First, that the Delaware
State convention Of the American Legion
place itself on record as being against whit
is known as the March-Bakcr bill.
Second, be it further resolved, That
this convention place itself on record a.
being in favor of some adequate military
policy which will carry with IL some
measure of adequate compulsory service. !"
Copies Of the resolution indorsinR the
Wadsworth bill arc to be sent to Dcla-
wares members of Congress and every
effort made TO secure the passage f the
bill.
Action on the new building project was
deferred for two weeks. The matter IL in
the hands of a special committee, which
reported last night on the progress that
hos been made up 10 this time.
The action of the executive committee
Of the American Legion. in asking Con-
gress To pass the $50-a-month bonus for
ex-service men was indorsed by unani-
nous vote of Delaware Post No. /.
Jack Dempsey WAS condemned for his
failure to be in the ring at Chateau
Thierry, st. Mihiel and the Argonnc, " in
a resolution which received the unani-
nous approval of the meeting also.
The resolution on the bonus p ropo-
sition cited the failure of Congress to
act on this matter after it had been left
entirely in their hands bv the Legion Mt
its first national convention last fall.
The resolution was to the effect that If
Congress is still waiting To know what
the cx-sSrvic. IN n desire they will be in
formed. 1t was the consensus of opinion
that the time for definite action by the
ex-service men has arrived.
Copies of the resolution will be for
warded TO Delawarc's representatives in
Washington. asking their favorable sup
port. The members of the post and all
ex-service men were asked to write to .he
States representatives stating their views
on the subject.
The resolution which vigorously con-
demns Jack Dempsey follows:
''Whereas, Jack Dempsey, heavy
weight champion of the United States,
found it convenient to put himself in
the ring at Chateau Thicrry, st. Mihiel
or Mt the Argonne when the fighting was
good in France, therefore be 1T :.
Resolved, That Delaware Post,
No. |, hereby protests against his being
received anywhere in the United States
as a representative of the sporting blood
of America"
The American Legion Band, under the
of S. Norris Robinson, made It's
first appearance at last nights meeting
and was received with approval. The
committee redeemed its
promise to provide surprise entertain
ment for the members. The talent WAS
from New York and made distinct hit.
John Thoms, Jr., entertained at the
piano William c. Montagnani, Y NJ. c..
A. interstate secretary for Delaware, West
Virginia, Maryland and the District of
Columbia, who was overseas with the
'EY" forces, told of his experiences.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Chicago, Feb. .-Hogs-Receipts, 40.
900. Bulk, 14.o0a14.65; top, $500; heavy
I3.S5a14.25; medium, l4.oOaI4-50; light,
14.40al4.S5; light light, l425s1460;
heavy packing sows, smooth, I30OaI3 so;
packing sows, rough, 12.50al3.0O; pigs,
12.50aI4. 50.
Cattk Receipts 140o; finn. Beei
steers medium and heavy, choice and
prime, 14,75al6.S5; medium and good,
lI.50al475; common, 9.25al so; light
good and choice, I2.5oal6.00; common
and medium, S.75aI2.5o; butcher cattle,
heifers, 6.40al3.00; cows, 6.4oa1I75;
Gamers and cutters, 5.0Oa6 40; veal
calves, l5.75al7.25; feeder steers, 7.5o
all.50; stocker steers, 6.75alo25.
Sheep Receipts 10000; steady. Lambs
lS.0oa2l .25; culls and common, l4.50
a17.75; ewes, medium good and choice,
IL 0Oai3.75; eulls and common, 6. .00al0 80.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
AMERICAN DUCHESS SON
WEEDS With MUCH POMP
British Royalty Attend Most I'm
portant Social Function of
the Season.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening

By assCSla1e6 Press 20 Every EVSnihE
London, Feb. l7-The Marquis Of
Bfandford, son Of the Duchess of Mari
borough, formerly Consuelo Vanderbilt
Of New York, was married this afternoon
TO the Hon. Mary Cadogan, daughter Of
Earl Cadoean, at ST. Margarets Church,
Westminster. The wedding was the most
important social event OF the kind since
the marriage of Princess Patricia Of Con-
naught TO Alexander r. VI. Ramsey a
year ago.
King George, Queen Mary, Princess
Mary, Dowager Queen Alexandra, Prin-
cess Victoria and Princess Louise, sister
Of King George, witnessed the ceremony.
The Duke and Duchess OF Marlborough,
Earl Curzon, the Foreign Secretary, and
several other members Of the government
also were present.
The gifts were many and costly. They
included diamond brooch from King
George and Queen Mary, diamond
pendant from Dowager Queen Alexandra
and presents from other members of the
ROYAL family
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
COUNTY BALANCES.

Treasurer Charles H. Lippincott re-
ported to the Levy Court today that New
Castle county has current funds amount
ing 10 s262 ,23I rs and miscellaneous
roads account Of s56074.
He also reported the following funds
for the maintenance Of dirt roads:
Christiana hundred. s24 4,095.46; Mill
Greek, S5,736.23; White Clay Creek,
s5,058.91; Pencader, S3,156.63; New
Castle, 6,22l 03; Red Lion, s4,568 &c; !;
st. Georges, S., ,5S0.SS; Appoauinimink.
81, ,s7O.14; Blackbird, So, ,521.77; Brandy
wine, l0,995.49.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
PROFESSIONAL.

The small son of well-known cleo
trical engineer is more familiar with
the appliances of modern civilization
than with the small things of Nature,
and when visiting the country unhesi-
tatingly picked up hornet to more
closely inspect its mechanism. When
his father hurried out to discover the
cause OF the commotion which immediately
broke the peace of the summer day,
the little lad was rliefully sucking a
thumb while tears streamed down his
face
why, what is the trouble, SOM
he was asked
''lt was taht bug" he managed to
explain between sobs II think his
wirin' is defective. | touched him and
he wasn't insulated at allF'-Philaelel-
phia Ledger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
Day- Star Bible Class.

The Day Star Bible Class of Wesley
NJ r. Church held business and social
meeting at the home of Mr.. and Nj rs.
Howard Sheppard last night. Among
those present were Mrs. Wifred Austin,
Mrs. c. w. Wells, Mrs. Grace Sheppard,
Mrs. Belle Murphy, Mrs. Rosa Grow,
Mrs William Hall, Mrs. Mary Porter,
Mrs. Mary Gropp, Misses Lillian Carter,
Beatrice Austin, Elizabeth Jones, Mrs.
Howard Sheppard, G. +. Thorp, II. T..
Valleau, i. II. Manley, Y. P. Gross,
Wilfred Austin, Howard Sheppard, Millard
Sheppard and Rev. H. w. Wells.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
BOARDLEY DISMISSED.
Said He Wanted TO Buy Brackets He Was
Accused of Stealing.

Joshua Boardley. colored, charged with
the larceny Of two automobile spring
brackets from the yard Of the junk shop
Of Joseph Bfotigal. 323 East Second street,
last night. was dismissed by Judge Hast
ings in Municipal Court this morning
Brotigal testified that when he called
TO Boardley, when he saw him take the
brackets, the Negro threw them back.
Brotigal said the brackets were worth
about $40. Boardley said he could buy
brackets like them at 80 cents apiece.
He also testified that he off cred to pay
Brotigal for the brackets but Brotigal
would not listen to him. Philip L. Garrett
Hepresented Boardley.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
JUST LIKE A KID.

Part of the peace ceIebration was
a shooting match for lads under H..
Although the Judge had his doubts
about some Of the competitions he
held his peace.
The prize finally lav between t~o
HarksrneD, and the excitement became
intense
A small boy Of 10 or so. who had
crowded lip ciose 70 the barrier, sud
denly called out To one of the com
petitors.
Good shot. dadi A few more of
those and you'H get the prize' r.
Pittshurg Press
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
HUGHES NOT 4 CANDIDATE.
Unwillin9 To Run = Second Time. He
He Writes Nebsaskans.

~ ANN51htod Press % FveTy EvenIng
Omaha, Ncb., Feb. 17.--ChArIes r..
Hughes has written hitter TO County
Clerk Frank Dewey asking him not TO pro-
'cesd with plans To present Mr.. Hughes
name in the State primary ns candidate
for the Republican nomination for the
presidency.
II cordially appreciate your personal
interest and friendly sentiment YOU
exprrr," Mr.. Hughes letter reads.
II arm utterly unwilling, however, 10
undertake second candidacy. / am
deeply interested in Republican SUCCESS
and anxious that there should he Bepubli-
can unity, but there is no lack of available
men and do not recognize any obligation
tn permit my name To be uscd. ! must,
therefore, ask you not TO bring my name
forward
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
FUNERAL OF G. H. SPACKMAN.
Services Attended by Rotary Club. Men,
bers of Which Served as Pallbearers.

The funeral of George III. Spackman,
president Of the Rotary Club, who died on
Friday OF pneumonia, took place this
afte rnoon from his late home. at Holly
Oak. Members of the Rotary Club turned
out In force to pay their last respects
and escorted the remains to the resting
place in LawncrQft cemetery.
The members met at the Hotel du Pont
and went from there in body to the house
Service was conducted at the house at
230 O'Clock by Rev. r. w. Trapnell.
rector of st. Andrews Episco pal Church.
Six Rotarians were pallbearers They were
William L. Holland, Joseph S. Hamilton,
William i. Metten, John Krause, Walter
5. Brown and J. E. Owens.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
Some Insignia.

The inquisitive old lady standing be-
side the discharged but still uniformed
.ldier kept eyeing his red chevron per-
sistently.
What division does that represent"
she asked.
THAT, ma am, replied the ex-sol-
dier, represents the division between
me and the United States Army. The
Home Sector.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
NON-SUPPORT CASES.
Two Called Today in City Court and Con-
tinued

Judge Hastings in Municipal Court
this morning continued until Friday the
case of Charles MCGEE, charged with
non-support.
The case of John Highlander on a
similar charge was continued until Tues
day. Court o ficer Mcdaniel was ordered
to make an investigation in this case.
Highlander said he objected to pre-
pairing meals for boarders at his home
The wife said he did this only when she
was unable to do it herself. She said the
trouble all started because he refused to
build fire on a recent cold morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
PHI ADA TO BUILD WARSHIPS.
Two of Largest New Battieships to Cost
SIS. 900 GOO.

Philadelphia. Feb 1.-THE two battle
ships which Rear-Admiral Charles Z.
Hughes recently announced would be
built at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Will
be the largest of their kind in the world
Captain w z. Robert, construction
officer at the yard, said yesterday the war
ships would be 900 feet long, with 43, 500
tons displacement and l05-foot beam.
Hog Island workers may be employed
next summer, when work on the vessels
has been started. The ships viii cost
S46, 900 600.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-17
Reception to Italian Mothers and Children

The Americanizatlon committee of the
Service Citizens Of Delaware and the
Child Health Centre gave Italian mothers
and children a reception in the health
centre at Ninth and Union streets this
morning. A valentine party was feature
of the exercises, and pleasant social
time was had.