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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
WOMEN INTERESTED
IN SPECIAL SESSION
Suffragists Willing to Bear Ex-
pcnse Of Ratification il
Necessary.

The women of the State, favorable to
equal suffrage. are deeply interested in the
move for special Legislative session, be-
cause they arc interested in the ratifica-
ton OF their own amendment and they
have been doing their utmost To remove
such obstacles MS have seemed to stand
in the way. and now with the indorse
ment Of both political parties, they would
seem to have a good chance to win out
Some weeks ago when the question of
the expense of q special session was raised,
the Delaware Equal Suffrage Association
stated TO Governor Townsend that TINT
objection should not be allowed tn stand in
the way because the association would be
willing To pay the expense of legislature
pledged to SIT only for the time neccssar,
to ratlfy the amendment The governor
replied that this was not in accord with
bis idea of Justice; that the expense of =
session would not deter him calling il
should he he convinced that il WAS for the
best interest of the State. Should he
change his mind at any time, said Mrs.
Henry Ridgely, president of the Delaware
Equal Suffrage Association. "our offer to
finance the session holds good. With %
active au1iliaries IN the State we would
have no difficulty in raising sufficient
funds for this purpose. The women Of
Delaware are very decidedly IN earnest in
his matter of their political freedom"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
INCOME TAX REPORT
MUST BE COMPLETE
fsxables Are Warned by Collector
That Schedule is Not Matter
for GuessWork.
A word of warning to income taxpayers

A word of warning TO income taxpayers
Is contained IN n statement given out
today by Internal Revenue Collector
Harry Graham who points out that re-
turns must show all items of taxable
income for 1919.
"Guesswork, estimates. and other hit
or-miss tactics are barred when person
is making out his income tax return.
Accuracy and completeness must be
insisted upon. And remember. the return
h sworn statement, as such, IL must
he thorough and accurate
Salaricd persons and wage-earncrs must
not contine their returns to figures show
ing year $ pay AZ so much day or so
much week. The actual amount drawn
should be ascertained and reported.
Overtime, bonuses, shares IN the profits
Of business, value of quarters and board
furnished by the employer, and a number
If other items Of similar nature which
are compensations for services, arc tax
able as part of the years earnings. and
must be included
IL must be borne IN mind that compen-
satson may he paid in other forms than in
cash 4 bonus paid in Liberty Bonds is
fSSahlc al the market value OF the bond,
a note received IN payment for services is
taxable income AZ its face value, and the
interest upon 1t Is also taxable.
Premiums paid by An employer for
life or other insurance in favor OF en-
pIoycs Us additional compensation To the
employees.
The income tax does not aprly 10
amount reoeived under accident and health
insurance, or under workmen's compcn-
sation laws; and damages recovered by
suit for settlement for injuries or sickness
l. also exempt
Tips received by waters, porters and
Others are taxable income for such do
nations are IN recognition Of services and
are not gifts.
4 pension paid by an employer or by
the L. ;. Government is taxable income
\ widow who received payments in recog-
nitions Of the services Of her late husband,
may conStrue such payments as gifts.
Aside from what person NAV earn by
his services. there are many other sources
d income. He must include In his annual
reckoning the gains he made in business
and other ventures; also the income that
hrs money and property earned
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
CHICAGO SEES GUNNER
IN WHOLESALE MURDER
Ten Deaths at Least Expected TO
Follow Killing of Messy En-
right by Feudists.
by Associated Press 10 Every Evening


Chicago, Feb. 5.--War among Chiearo
gunner and labor union feudists 10 avcnge
the murder of "Mossy" Enright. chief
Of feudirts and leader Of gunner, today
hinged upon police efforts to apprehend
and hold suspects before the dead man 3
friends found tn m and nceiled the
score in their own fashion.
The call for the Enright clan had gone
out, the police said md war and whole
sale murder" was imminent. There prob
ably will be ten more killings" before
the murderer IS caught, the chief Of police
declared.
Enright's fate was decided many WEEKS
ago and mems lowed him, hiding their
time until Tues ay night. Then they
discharged the contents Of a double
bar eltd awed of shot gun into his body
as ne sat in his automobile in from of ne
home.
We knew Enright was the next a The
old time gunner destined q, die" said
Msciay Hoyne, states attorney. But
VIC were powerless 10 prevent IL. Tho
tips were too elusive 10 follow up. But
we knew IL, and Messy must have
known ~. Enright was the I'D victim,
Of Chicago labor frudz
Big Tim" Murphy ~ the Street
and his pal, Michael Carozzo. presi-
dent Of the street sweepcrs union. were
among those arrested Carozzo was held
but Murphy WAS released. He denied
he ever used GIN IN 8 fight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
MUCH DAMAGE AT CAPE MAY; CON
VENT is IN DANGER.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Cape May, Feb. Sat Cape May the
storm was specially violent. For time
1t was feared that the Wills Marie Convent
at the foot of Cape May avenue would be
undermined. Although it WIS lasbe by
high waves, the building, protected by
heavy entertainments, withstood the at
tack bravely. The front porto of the
structure was slightly damaged.
IL Is believed the United States coast
artillery barracks near SeweI Point, on
the government reservations, will not be
able to withstand the onslaught OF the
storm. Other buildings in South Cape
May viii also be swept away. il is feared
Many small craft in the Thoroughfare
were crushed and battered and score
OF lighthouses at Somers Point. Ocean
ity and other places were completely
wrecked.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
PUBLIC SALES OF REALTY.

At the Public Building today j. j
Peirce u Son, agents, and Harry J. Std
ham, auctioneer, sold real estate as fol
lows.
Dwelling s3l West Sixth street. To Mrs
James Noon, for 81 ,275
Dwelling i36 East Ninth street. "a
Frank c. Bartram, for g., 100.
Dwelling 935 Chestnut street. 10 Frank
@ Bartram. for 81 500.
Dwelling Ola West Sixth street. To John
p. Rcardon, for 81 $40.
Dwelling al2 West Sixth street. to
J. A. Dohahue, for 81 $50
Dwelling s3i West Sixth street. 10
Andrew p. Mahoney, for ST. 800
Dwelling Cos West Third street, to
Charles W. Gooding, for 81 $50.
Dwellings l09l2, Ill, ll3 and lis
South Jackson street, to j. J. PIERCE &
Son, for s.. 600.
Dwelling 202 Monroe street, to Frank
g. BaTtram, for 81 400.
Dwellings sos and $40 Bennett street.
to Frank G. Rartram, for 81 500 each.
Dwelling 235 Poplar street, To Frank G.
Bartram, for s., 200
Dwelling S3l Windsor street, To Jay
Ephraim for 81 $40
Dwelling 226 Monroe street, To Mrs.
James Noon, for 81 ,555.
Dwelling DIS Monroe street, TO Nathan
Barsky, for 81 $50
Dwellings 100, l02, I04 and LOG Justi-
son street, to Samuel Frankford, for
5000.
Dwellings 10l5 and 1017 East Thir-
teenth street, to John eraser, for s725
each.
The dwell ings s02 and Sl4 Conrad
street and S3l Church street were with
drawn because of low bidding.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
FIRST SUBSCRIBERS
TO SERVICE DRIVE
Mrs. Coleman du Pont and Gen
cral Wilson Aid Com
munity Campaign.

Mrs. Coleman du Point is the FIRST wo-
man and General James III. Wilson the
first man to mako contributions to tho
budget campaign OF the Wilmington
Community Service. that is to open next
Monday. They have sent checks for their
contribution To John p. Nields, chairman
OF the campaign committee.
General Wilson said today that he
considered the campaign a worthy one
that every ono should participate in
"Ihave given ten ollars for every member
OF my household" said the General, "and
If necessary ! shall give more" General
Wilson is a member Of the general COM
mittee Of the Community Service and
before he would indorsc the campaign
plans, had the budget thoroughly OK
assured about it.
the expenses OF the campaign
Invitations have been issued for party
to be held ut the home of Mrs. du Pont
next Monday evening, that will prove
novel affair. A typical community ser
vice program will be rendered There arc
TO be classical and popular selections by
Irving easier, song leader and Mrs. Marie
L. Haughey; selections by the glee club
of the Young Women's Christian Associa-
ton; selections by colored glee club,
games such as arc conducted by the Ser
vice ut public affairs and sketch depicting
Community Service in all its branches.
Members the Junior League will act
rs ushers and are experimenting the ar
rangemcnts.
Mrs. Donald s. Ashbrook will have
charge of a Re m that viii man booth
at the Hotel du Pont next week. Mrs
john =. Nields is making the arrangements
for the booth.
The Benevolent Pioneers Association
at a meeting last night, Endorsed the
campaign and will furnish workers
Among those who are helping with the
campaign plans and will work in the
drive are: Mrs. F. du Point, Mrs. L. Hopes,
]. Holiday, Mrs. Eva b. Jenkins
Paul NJ. Cleawr, George Churohman.
Mrs. Howard Pyle, Mrs. II. Mumm,
Mrs. ]. b. Peiroe, Davis Armour, Alex
X. Barker, II. F. Beates, Eugene J.
Brannock, Geo G. Byron. Thos. II. Clark, |
Fred Clark, Chas. p Clayton. W. Cork |
ran, Franklin T. Cox Edgar A. Delaha,
Lewis A. Dunlop. Frank F. Everist,
Horace X. Fuirncr, Jas ID. Grantham,
G. l.. Gordy, Geo r. Gr,Ibb, c. ". Harer, |
NJ. P. Hastings, NJ. p. Hastings, Jr., 4
Raymond T. Hopes, r. X Horning,
NJ c. Jackson, w. +. Jones, w II Joneo, |
|. J, Landing, Pau II. Landing. Herbert /
$. Lilley, l. II. Mccall, w. Ii. Mescript. /
". 3. Nichols, c. W Papperman, f.
wood 4. Person, ROY Pleasanton, Har-
Z. Robinson, Z. f Roland, T. g. Sersou.
I. \, Simmons, Artemus, Smith, J. II
'tickel, T.. b. Talley. Geo, w. Taylor
Ralph IL Trader, Eli G. Trunnbower,
2. G Wagner, George +. Warren, A. W,
Geo. A. Wilson, w. +, Wood
ow, NJ. d. Warren.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
JUGO-SLAvS VU[GARLY
INSULTED THE ITALIANS
Hauling Down Flags Of Nation ON
Steamers Preceded by Much
Violence.
ny Associated Press to Every Evening

ny ns''~Na srsrs I'd Every Evening
Rome, Wednesday, Feb. "details Of
alleged JugoISlav attacks upon Italians
at Spalato and Trau are published in the
newspapers hsso. and cause further ex-
element over che situation in DaImatIa
II is reported that on January n a
manifesto was posted on walls at Spalato,
calling meeting in the principal square in
protest against Italian imperialism !"
The manifesto, it is asserted, was ex-
trcmely lnsolent contained vulgar in
suits against Italy and the entente and
urged the people 10 violence against
Italians in the city.
II is declared the commander of an
American ship at spalato did nothing TO
prevent the meeting, which WAS i'm
violation Of an order issued BY Admiral
Niblack in February, 1917.
Infiammatory speeches against Italy
and the entente powers marked the meet
ing, it is said. Col. Mihajlovic, the Serbian
commander in Spalato, being especially
violent in All address. When the meeting
ended a mob rushed throughout the citv.
sacking and destroying all Italian shops
and Offices Of Italian organizations
Later it went 10 the docks and removed
from two ships the Italian flag, which was
torn to pieces and tramp'ed upon No
arrests we're made, with the exception Of
two Italians who dared to comment on
the occurrence, il Is declared in reports.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
SALOON PROPERTY SOLD.
Daniel O'DonneIl Takes Over Nolan
Establishment on Shipley Street.

Daniel O'Donnell, former saloonkeeper.
$40 Market street, was the purchaser Of
the saloon property Of the late James
Nolan, 100 Shipiey street, sold last Sa tur-
day for $4,000. IL is understood that
Mr.. ODonnell bought the place more or
less upon the speculation that some dav
Congress viii ease Up on beer and light
wines. In the meantime he will do whole
sale and retail soft drink business there.
without any alterations for the present.
at least.
ODonneli was IN the saloon business
here about p years He sold soft drinks
at SO Market street until last Saturday
when he took over the Nolan property.
Mrs Nolan, widow Of the former pro
prietor Of the establishment, continued
the business at 400 Shipley street. She
IS now hunting for house and az soon
as she finds one viii move out. The
purchaser has already taken possession
OF the bar.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
HENLOPEN LIGHT
Contin ued from page I

such a move would take the Ii VI of a
/ certain Ii and impair its usefulness.
| The Henlopen light is said TO be the
oldest in the United States Next 10 it
IN age is said to he the one at Cape May,
| fourteen miles distant. The history OF
Cap Henlopen light dates back before
the revolution. 1t was built by the
English IN 1854. according TO autbenti-
Gated records. The stones were brought
over from England The tower stands
l25 feet high from the bridge.
The lenses were also made IN England.
There are many of them In the building
and they are Of enormous size. Dark
red shades at the windows have ALWAYS
protected these lenses from the action
Of the sun. The brilliant light thrown
out across the sea is good for thirty
miles, mariners say. This light Is made
with plain kerosine vaporized by an
arrangement 10 the tower An ordinary
gas mantle such as that used In our
homes is all that IS needed TO make the
light IN the beacon The lenses take I'D
this small laxe and magnify it until
its intensity shines out across the waves
for miles and miles. This light is station
AIRY and requires constant attention, or il
would go out. A small hand-pump
4 sand dune two and half miles in
length and half mile IN width surrounds
the lighthouse. Millions of tons Of white
sand l. bleached there Much of il has
been hauled away.
Great damages have overtaken this
shore line in the past century Twenty
five or thirty years ago, it is said by old
timers, the living quarters at the light
house were not visible from Lewes The
land was then high all around the light. |
Some of the oldest inhabitants tell of the !
time when rabbits were caught in traps |
a mile or more seward from the present /
high-water mark. In all these years the |
water has been rising and rising gradually. |
The sand has shifted with il and together |
the too have covered up a heap of /
vegetation. The top Of underbrush have |
been discovered IN the sand along the |
shore.
There are some who think the Govern /
ment has not been appraised of the danger |
to the old light The keepers have been |
afraid of it for many years and it is /
thought hardly likely that the situation |
has never been brought to the attention |
Of the proper authorities at Washington. I
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05

Mayor Taylor said today he expected
Public Utility Commissioner Allen p.
Citing would resign from the commission
il he should decide 10 continue his resi-
dcnot in the Third district. Mr.. Citing
WAS appointed to represent tho Fourth
district Recently he moved from Sixth
and Washington streets to 700 West
Eighth. which is Just across the line, in
the Third district.
The Mayor snid he interpreted tho Inv
TO mean that a commissioners must reside
in his district. II have not BEEN able To
speak with Mr.. Citing" said the mayor
III presume, however, he intends To resign
II he intends to continue living in tho
Third district. The great trouble u il
difficult TO find man with the necessary
experience snd qualifications within the
Fourth district who will serve"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
WON'T GIVE UP WAR
CRIMINALS BERLIN
REPEATS TO ALLIES
Fatal Consequences Would Follow
Attempt to Surrender Them,
Cabinet Says.
TO SEND ANOTHER NOTE

By Associated Press to Every Evening
London, Feb. 5.-The German cabinet
has decided to send another note to the
Allies calling attention to the fatal
&c nsc1uenccs which would ensure upon
cStradition Of the Germans demanded
for trial by the allies for war crimes,
according to Berlin dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph.
Berlin, wednesday, Feb. AT the
conclusion Of tonight's cabinet session, q
member OF the z vernment informed the
correspondent of The Associated Press
that the ministers were unanimous in
declaring that surrender of the men
demanded by the Allies in the unofficial
list received here. or any other extradition
list WAS an utter physical impossibility.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
HONOR BRANDYwINE CHESS CLUB
Through Presentation Of Set of Chessmen |
Of Ancient Design.

The Brandywine Chess Club has been
presented something rare in the form of a
set of antique chess men. The pieces are
replicas of set of Scandinavian design,
said to have been taken over to England
by the Norsemen.
They were the property of James L.
Magee, of Philadelphia, editor of "Our
Folder" a magazine published in the in
terest of the Good Companion Chess
Problem Club. Mr.. Magee gave them to
the Brandywine Club and they are now in
custody of Rev. DR.. Frederick NJ. Kirkus,
president of the club. The donor is well
known In Wilmington chess circles,
having played here many times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
81, SOC, 900 DAMAGE AT VA.
BEACH RESORTS BY STORM
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Norfolk, Va. Feb Damage esti-
mated at more than 100000 was done
by wind and high tides today at Ocean
View and Willoughby. More than fifteen
houses on the beach toppled under a
thirty mile Wind after being undermined
by the tide that smashed through the
bulkhead Many other buildings are
threatened.
sand of Willouahby Spit. the water has
cut channels connecting the Chesapeake
with Little Bay. and damage In excess OF
a million dollars is feared.
More than score of families are
marooned water rising from two to four
feet arc, nd their homes, and Others are
moving from the food district
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
MUST SUPPORT FAMILY.
Although Husband is Now Applying for a
Divorce

A temporary order OF SIS week was
placed against John II. Reynolds, nv
Judge Hastings In Municipal Court, this
morning, Tor the support Of Reynolds
wife and three children.
Philip l. Garrett. counsel for Reynolds,
objected 20 the amount, but his objec-
ton was overrlIled. Mr.. Garrett announc-
cd that he X going to take habeas corpus
proceedings for the possession OF the
children and that divorce proceedings
are now pending.
The case was continued until next
Tuesday morning In making his decision.
Judge Hastings said that be has for FIVE
wears been trying TO get the couple to-
getber
MIR. Garrett wanted the case continued
IN order 10 complete the babe as corpus
proceedings before the non-support case
was heard and TO see who would have Dos
session of the children
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.
By Associated Process 70 Ev,ru Eveusnr

By Associated Press N Evsru Bve1inv
Chicago, Feb s. Hog Receipts. - :
90; lower. Bulk, l4DOs1f %; TOP.
1910: heavy, l375a1415: medium.
lfG0alf30; light, l4Ooai4 20; light
light, l3.75ai4f5; heavy packing sovs.
smooth, l3OOal3 80; packing sovrs rough
12.75s13O0; pigs, I3O0a1375
Cattle Receipts 10000; steady. Reef
steers, medium and heavy. cho,ce and
prime, l500al7Do; medium and zood
IL 25si5Oo; common, 915ali Is: lighi
good and choice, I225ai6Oo; ornrnon
and medium, 575al2 %: butcher cattle
heifers. 6.65ai3 %; cows. 66saIf rs.
Gamers and cutters, 550a6.65, veal
calves, 6J0als0O; feeders. steers Goa
~ 90: stocker steers. Z 25ai0S5
Sheep-Receipts. 10000. strong
Lambs, IL p0a21 10; cTIlls and common
ls.OCal7 %; eues. medium. zOod ami
choice. 10 2sai3 %; clIlls and common.
q. 50afo75
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
SPAT ON FLOOR.
OF Restaurant and Then is Fined for
Disorderiy Conduct

Emanuel DAVIS, colored charged with
disorderly conduct was fined $40 and costs
by Joseph Hastings in Municipal Court
this morning
Davis was charged with acting dis
orderly IN George Coleman, Negroes,
restaurant at 4 West Front street. Cole
man charged Davis with splitting on the
floor and then on the stove despite Cole
man objections. Coleman said that
Davis then picked up a chair and threw
II at him.
Davis in his own defense said Coleman
lis not tellin' il as IL is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
Postpone Rotary Entertainrr ent.

The entertaInm ent which the Vii
nington Rotary Club had planned to
give the Chester Rotary members this
evening at the Whist Club, 1903 West
Thirteenth street, has been called off
owing to the weather and the illness OF
several members OF the Wilmington Club
The two clubs we're to have spent the
evening with ganes, etc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05

The regular monthly business meeting
Of the Philathea and Baraca Bible classes
of Union NJ. Z. Church will be held tonight
at the home Of Miss Jones, 40 Jefferson
street. All members and their friends are
requested 10 be- present After the business
= transacted social time will be had.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
AIDS JEWISH CAMPAIGN.
"a Friend" Sends Contribution of Dollar
TO Fund,

That the urgent need for relief OF starv-
ing babes, mothers and families in Europe
L keenly appreciated by the rank and
tle Of residents In Wilmington. Is indicat-
ed by striking incident which happened
IN the headquarters Of the Jewish War
Relief campaign, 203 Church Building,
today.
In the morning mail the following note.
written IN lead pencil, was received:
Dear Sins: Kindly use enclosed
dollar through your relief work.
Respectfully yours,
A Friend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
Carter Joins Mundy Forces

Julian r. Garter, Wilmington boy,
who served with the 18th Division in
France, has returned and joined the sales
force Of Mundy d Company. This is the
sixth salesman their firm has who has
served Uncle Sam on the Western Front
in France
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
WOMAN'S PARTY LUNCHEON.

When the Womsn's Party meets here
tomorrow al the Hotel du Point, one of
the features of the meeting win be
luncheon at 1890. Among the guests
vii be Gov John C.. Townsend. Jr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
Governor Here ON Bridge Question.

Governor Townsend came To Whining
ten today 70 attend the meeting "a the
Washington Street bridge commission
which is to discuss whether efforts shall
be made 70 proceed with the building al
the structure or await an additional aD-
proprIation. which Is needen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05

Rev 4. b. DInaEsy has rendered bis
resignation az pastor n the Baptist
Church at Accornac, Va, effertive Anrri
/. DR.. Dunaway participated N The
Baptist 81. 900 600 campaign and h.-
church raised its superintendent NJ
sI7 500 He was pastoral supply " Scr
Ond Baptist Church, Wilmington. -
years zyo
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
UDGE BANS HUSBAND.
Who Persists In Threatening Wife in
Her Home

Her Home.
II don't want 10 live with hiln, for he
treats me like dog and never cges me a
nickel, wa the declaration Of Fest. l.iii.,
oolored. in Municipal Court fhis faorning
when she charged Isaac Barnes, colored
with a breach OF the peace.
Essie said shc has had Isaac in Court
several tiuer on the same charge and that
again yesterday Isaac threatened 70 thrpw
her ont Of the house.
Telling him to get his ciothes, Jude
Hastings disms~rd Gibbr, telling him 10
stay away from ESTES ho,,se in theIfntire.
Isaac told E~ic she could bsye he ssoye
which IL now in the house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-05
Sickness Halls Mission Meeting.

Owing to sickness among the officers, the
Woman's Home Missionary Society of
Scott NJ. L. Church has postponed the
regular meeting until Friday evening
February 13