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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-24
lNCOME-TAx FACTS
YOU SHOULD KNOW

YOU SHOULD KNOW
Numerous inquiries are received by
collectors of internal revenue con-
corning the Income Tax in it's rela-
ton to the combined net income of
husband and wife. Occasionally
these questions indicate that there is
in the mind of the taxpayer the i'm
preston that income received by the
husband if turned over to the wife
may be regarded as gift and there
fore is not taxable. Such, however,
is not the case. If the combined in
come of husband and wife for the year
1919 equaled or exceeded $4,000, a re-
turn must be filed on or before March
Is, 1920. The combined net income
of husband and wife in excess Of
$4,000 is taxable The law provides
also that the income of minor depend.
ent children must be included in the
return of the parent.
For example, husbands net in-
come for 1919 was $1,000. His wife,
employed as seamstress, received
such work a net income of $500. Tive
minor sons, dependent upon their par
tents, each received $500 as messen-
gers. The total family income was
$1,000, from which may be deducted
the personal exemption of $4,000 plus
5000 for each dependent son. leaving
a taxable income of $500, on which, at
the normal rate of per cent, the tax
is S12.
Where the combined income of hus.
band mad wife is $4,000 or less the
wife's return may be included in that
of her husband. Where the combined
income exceeds $4,000, separate re.
turns are required for the purpose OF
computing the surtax, which applies
only to incomes in excess of that
amont.
The following will serve as an IL
lustration of the combined tax on hus
band and wife: The net income OF
a husband for 1919 was $1,000 and
that of his wife $4,000. From the hus
bands income may be deducted the
personal exemption of $4,000. On the
first $4,000, at the normal rate of 4
per cent, the tax is $3.50. On the re
naming $1,000, at the normal rate Of
per cent, the tax is $50, making the
total normal tax of the husband $24O
In addition he pays surtax of pei
cent on the amount of his net income
between $4,000 and $4,000, amounting
to $40, and per cent on the amount
of his net income between 5000 and
$1,000, amounting to $40, making {
total normal and turtax OF 1910. The
wife can claim no personal exemp
ton, and her entire income Of $4,000
is taxed at the rate Of 4 per cent, be
ing less than $4,000. The combiret
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-24

Just because it feels so nice to get
away from it? Lots of us have, but
it is our humble opinion that not
even the most enthusiastic of cold
weather lovers believe in the decora-
ton that accompany the chilling
blasts of old Boreas-such as peel.
ing noses cold that makes you won
der why in the blue blasted blazes
you stand for it, and coal and gas
bills that would wreck even ship
yard salary Then how does it feel to
heave-ho on mountain of night
time covering and step out on an
icy floor of mornings--when the
sound of running water in the bath
tub makes you wish that baths had
never been prescribed by the ethics Of
Eygenics? This makes gruesome
picture and we would turn your
thoughts in pleasanter things-to
Florida and the climate, which will
enthrall you like dream of para
disc.
So come to Florida, friend of ours
Shed your ugly coverings that make
you waddle like clumsy bear cub.
Here you may stand straight, walk
with a sure stride, for no icy pitfalls
are ever beneath your trusting feet
and you can grow almost as tall and
strong as the 1.-the pines. Skies SC
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-24

blue that they seem the result OF a
painters skill. The birds sing all
the winter through, the fish leap and
play from day light till dusk, the
lake ripple in gentle breezes warmed
by the hospitable breath of the trop-
les, flowers not at you from the way
side and woodland, orange groves
make pictures of unearthly beauty,
and at night a constellation of stars
form canopy that makes the most
glaring white way you ever saw look
like a little Christmas tree for the
Eskimos.
Along the sun bathed and sandy
shores of our tropiy seas the waves
curl in crests of creamy white, blues
and greens depict the depth where
fish disport themselves in plain view
through the combers. The waters OF
the Gulf registered II degrees on the
first day of February. Does this APP
peal to you as bathing possibility
in mid-winter. The beaches are she'll
strewn and each time the tide floods
a new store of ocean treasures are
cast up. The children will enjoy these
finds and the old folks can bask in
the sun and inhale the life-giving
ozones that always rejuvenates. Out
door sports can be INDUCED in;
walks, rides and drives through
scenes of semi-tropic beauty are
available all over the state, and you
may fish, hunt, swim, golf play ten
mis-, "barnyard golf" winter
in Florida! Does farming and grow
ing things to keep ''the pot builing'
form a part Of your ideal of home
Florida would be your mecca. Turn
your poor frozen feet hence and warm
up for once in your life-and tay
warm just enough Florida Grower
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-24
Don't get "skeered' over snake

Don't get "skeered' over snake
alligator stories that may be told
before you come to Florida. TouI
visit here year after year and d
see anything more startling I'M
spect to these reptiles than the 3
made from skins and for sale IN
! curio stores. Florida State MAI
| ing Bureau.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-24
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Dr.. John H. Vincent, retired bish-
op of the M. E. Church, famous as
the founder of the Chattauqua move
ment, born at Tuscaloosa, Ala, 81
years ago today.
Mrs. Margaret Deland, writer OF
many popular stories, born at Allie
gheny, Pa, 60 years ago today.
Sir George Cave, British statesman
and former cabinet minister, born in
London, Ga years ago today.
Jonathan Bourne Jr., former Unit
ed States senator from Oregon, bOrr
at New Bedford, Mass, 65 years age
today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-24

Eleven steamboat lines operate In
Florida waters
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-24

Florida has IL Of the IS Federal
reservations for the protection and
preservation of bird life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
R. R. LABOR BOARD
SPLIT THREE WAYS
Divergent Views Held on Wage
Controversy, 3 ut No
Deadlock Yet.
By Associated Press % Every Eveniuz

Chicago, June PA report IN cIrcu-
latIon in labor circles today said he rall-
way labor board was divided three WAYS
on the wage controversy. the labor group
holding out for an award which both the
company and public representatives
thought exorbitant, and the company
group refusing TO coincide an award
that the public group held reasonable.
No message from President Wilson
asking an immediate decision on the wage
question had been received y hen the board
resumed deliberations today.
While conceding hat each group held
its own ideas and that there was naturally
wide divergence OF opinion, O. ". Hanger
a member of the board declared t0day
that there was nothing q rhe present
situation 20 warrant The assumption tha
the board faced q deadlock. There Wa
every Indication. ne said, that -atl~-
factory agreement would be reached with
in a reasonable length Of time.
Mon leaders here. however. we're NOT
so optimistic The brotherhood men wno
adopted j stand Of passive neutrality when
the board was created anC later became
openly hostile when the decision was de-
layed declared they believed the board
would be wrecked on the same deadlock
that ended President Wilson S attempt 60
settle the railroad problem last winter
through another tripartite organization
Judge Barton, chairman 0i the board.
declined TO comment on tins report.
1t takes time for nine men represent
ing three different viewpoints, 90 grCee on
anything, he said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
HEARINGS OPENED BY
ANTHRACITE COMMISSION

Scranton. Pa. June 24.-The anthracite
coal commission, recently appointed by
President Wilson, opened hearings here
today in the wage controversy between
the hard coal operators and mine workers.
The commission IS taking up task over
which a Joint conference subcommittee
Of operators and miners worked in vain
for six months during April and May.
The commission ) program called for the
hearing of the miners Representatives
first, ana II was expected union officials
of the three districts comprising the
anthracite field would be the first wit
nesses. It was possible. however, that
before proceeding With the formal hear
ings members Of the commission viii make
an inspection of one OF two anthracite
mines and VISIT a mining town IN order to
familiarize themselves with the con-
ditions under which the miners work.
The specific demands OF the men have
not been made public. but it IS known they
viii ask to be placed on q wage parity
with the bItumInous miners who we're
granted an advance OF % per cent,
effective April /.
Recognition Of the union also viii be
demanded The hearings are expected to
continue for two or three weeks.
Members Of the commission are DR..
William Q. Thompson, president OF Ohio
State University, chairman representing
the public, W l. Connell, Scranton,
representing the operators, and Neal
Ferry of McAdoo, Pa, representing the
mine workers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
GRAY MAY NOT ATTEND
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Detained by Business, William
Coyne's Proxy May be Used
by Ex- Senator Salisbury.

Because Of press of professional business
John G. Gray, alternate for William Coyne
will not be able 10 attend tbc Democratic
National Convention m San Francisco
next week.
Former United States Senator Willard
Salisbury, who attends the convention es
the National Committeeman from Della
ware, will most likely, use the proxy Of
Mr.. Coyne.
Mr. Coyne was elected the delegate
from Wilmington, but later found that
business would keep him home His
alternate, DIR r. o. Cooper, was unable
30 attend the convention and the proxy
was given to MIR Gray. a resident of
Brandywine hundred who bad been
chosen by the state convention rs the
alternatefnr Eben -. Frazer Of Newark the
delegate from rural New Castle county.
ff he does not attend the convention,
the Delaware delegation win designate
who shall use the proxy. and As former
United States Senator willard Salisbury
will be there as national committeeman.
the proxy doubtless viii be placed in his
hands and he will serve as a delegate aa
we'll as committeeman
MIR GRAY said today that If he finds in
New York tonight that he is unable 10 20
20 San Frnncisco, he viii wire Mr.. San ls-
bury to that effect
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
OH. COMPANIES INDICTED
Ten Brokerage Houses and Fifty individ-
uals Also Charged With Fraud.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
New York, June 24.-Four oil COM
panies, ten brokerage houses and about
hftv individuals have been indicted by the
Federal grand jury on a charge of using
the mails TO defraud investors out of
millions of dollars. it was learned today
when seals on the indictment were
ordered broken.
Federal agents in cities throughout the
country are now engaged in rounding up
the men indicted They are charged with
having made gross misrepresentation
regarding oil properties and with paying
dividends out of money obtained from the
sale of stock.
The roundup now being conducted is
said to he the beginning Of n nation wide
campaign against oil stock swindlers who
are credited with having cleaned up
millions of dollars within the last few
months. The indictments were returned
after long investigation by postoiflce
inspectors.
The companies involved are the Ranger
Oil Company W p Williams Oil Company,
Great Western Petroleum Corporation
and Crown Oil Company
Brokerage concerns indicated were
Sticknev Rawlinson & Coleough, Boston;
Curtis Packer & Co, United Securities
Company. II Kent Holmes & Co, III.
Morgan Pollok s. Co, Thompson, James
& Co. Crossman, Sherman & Co, George
A. Lamb & Co, A NJ Fuller Il Co, and
Greenbaum. Bgelow & Greenbsum. near
" all of them with headquarters In this
CITY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
BRITISH TROOPS
HAVE QU|ETING
EFFECT ON RIOTS
Nationalists Said TO be Gathering
for Attack on London
derry.
ELEVEN DEAD TO DATE

By AssocIa ted Press TO Every Evening
Londonderry, June 24.-More British
troops have arrived in this city and their
greater activity in efforts TO protect life
and property have ha d quietinp effect.
Only occasional shots were heard early
today. Two snipers were arrested by sol
diers. Besides attacking the snipers with
arnored cars and machine guns the troops
did much rescue work When IL was re-
ported last night that The Snn Feiners
were about TO attack n cluster Of houses.
armed cars were rushed 20 the scene and
the troops removed terrified women and
children 10 n section of town where Ma
tionalists predominant. The gas works
have been protected by armed men.
Terror held sway yesterday and last
night. rifle and machine gun fire sweeping
the streets in the fiercest fighting 10 dc
velop thus far i'm the civil war which began
last Friday between Unlonist and Nation
alst forces
II is believed that there were scores Of
victims Hospitals are being taxed 10 their
capacity in caring for those struck down
by bullets fired by the opposing factions
Nationalist forces are said to be gather
ing 10 the northwest of the city prepnra-
tory To nm attack while Unionist adherents
are entering town and are being collected
for grim defense A British destroyer is
living in Loligh Foyle near the city. Men
engaged in the actual fighting are the ex-
tremsts OF the contending factions and
probably number. only a few hundred
They absolutely terrorized the city
Yesterday. however as they fired volleyB
down the streets from barricades they had
erected. or posted on roofs or IN windows
shot at almost everyone who dared to
appear.
The number Of known dead is eleven
A woman named Mills was killed stand
ing in her own door and William Rankin
was shot by Sinn Fein snipers while he
was on his way io feed his horses
There were 800 soldiers and $50 police
in the city, which hns 10000 inhabitants.
The gas supply ceased today and the
inhabitants in some sections were left in q
serious plight, without fuel, light or
bread
Portions Of tho outlying districts were
pntrolled by ulster volunteers while Ma
tionalist volunteers guarded their sec
tions.
Many additional wounded reached the
hospitals today.
A barber named Mclaughlin was killed
today by the bullet of n sniper who was
Urihg NJ ionR rAtSe- ne Dottt oi y CUM
mercial traveller which was lying IN the
street where he was killed on Tuesday, was
recovered today John Mckinney died
today of wounds
Wire barricades and trees have been
thrown across the main road to London
derry by factionalists in an effort to hamp-
er the troops Some telegraph and tele-
phone lines leading into the town have
been cut
A number of Sim Feiners rounded up
by the military had arms and plenty
of ammunition. They were handed over
TO the police. Among those arrested was
priest but he was released.
The destroyer which arrived in the
river Foyle yesterday was forced TO
change its berth today because smpers
were firing at it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS
To Be PAID PROMPTLY
Pierre S. du Pont, Through the
Service Citizens, Pays This
Years Operating Deficits.

DR.. Joseph H. Odell, director of the
Service Citizens, is sending out today
checks TO the amount of S57, l59.49 to
the Kent County Board of Education,
the Sussex County Board of Education
and the specil school districts of Smyrna,
Dover, Harrington, Laurel, Seaford and
Lewcs.
Under the School Code of 1919, school
boards were required to make out budget
of their costs for the year and as this had
never been done before, some OF the
boards made errors in calculation. The
members of the boards were in no way to
blame and =. 5. du Pont, recognizing this
and being particularly anxious that
teachers should have their full salaries at
once, has supplemented the funds of the
Service Citizens of Delaware and made
il possible to pay off these urgent debts
and so to relieve embarrassment.
MIR du Pont and DR.. Odell both felt
that ii the teachers were allowed to leave
without their salary checks IL would be
extremely difficult to get them to sign
up for next year, and there would be n
serious shortage of teachers in Delaware.
The Service Citizens has no intention OF
paving all of the debts of the boards of
education Of the State, but only such
debts rs relate to the operating expenses
of the present year caused by under
estimating the amount required to s,s-
tain a first-class educational system in
Delaware.
In making this gift Mr.. du Pont hos
asked the Service Citizens to impress upon
each board that in its revised budget for
1920-2l, ample provision shall be made
for such increase of teachers salaries as
may be necessary and also q 10 per cent
contingent fund TO cover unforeseen OK
penses during the year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
05 GRADUATES ARE
AWARDED DIPLOMAS
At HIGH SCHOOL
Impressive Exercises Held in the
Auditorium, Last
Evening.
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES

Tiphty-five girls end boys. members Of
the graduating class Of 1920, were awarded
diplomas at the commencement OF the
Wilmington High School last night. The
exercises, which were impressive, were
held in the auditorium of the building
and were attended by capacity audi
ence. which showed deep interest,
Through an oversight, the names of
two graduates were omitted from the
printed program. but their names were
announced at the commencement and
they received their diplomas. They are
Franz kolk Gradwohl, who took the gen
eral course, and George Leon Walker. who
took the Latin-scientihc course.
George Romme. president of the Board
Of Education presided and awarded the
diplomas. Following an invocation by
Rev Charles W. Clash, rector Of ln-
manuel Episcopal Church, Nelson Herbert
Ward Fritz, one of the graduates, made n
forceful and Instructive GRAFTON ON he
Conservation of Fuel, which showed
minute study of the subject and give
logical conclusions. Tho young man has
excellent delivery.
Miss Alice Tweed Marstons essay on
''rhe Value of Scientific Agriculture, re-
vealed some of the latter day discoveries
in the matter of tilling the soil and in pro-
ducing results that had never been dream
ed of under the old and crude methods.
Helen Bastian Tilghman in her essay on
"The Need Of Relaxation, demonstrated
beyond doubt the truth of the old
axiom that "All work and no play makes
Jack dull boy Recreation and relaxa-
tion from business cares were shown TO be
essential. especially in the industrial life
OF the present day.
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
RA|LROADERS DENY
LOCALIZED STRIKE
IS C0NTEMPLAT
Though There is Still Spirit Of
Unrest and the Out
look is Uncertain.
FREIGHT EMBARGOES
NOT YET LIFTED

All railroads passing through Whining
ton have continued their embargoes on
freight PENNSYLVANIA. Baltimore and
Ohio and Philadelphia and Reading re-
ported today no change in the situation
since Yesterday. The Pennsylvania has
an embargo on Baltimore, the Baltimore
& Ohio is accepting freight only for local
shipment and the Philadelphia and Read
ing has embargoes on scattered points
along its line and connections.
Uneasiness about the strike situation
undoubtedly has something to do with
the continuance of the embsrgoes. The
labor trouble on the railroads IS by no
means over. The men are dissatisfied with
the DELAY In the decision OF the Wage
Board beyond the 60 DAYS in which their
work was expected 10 be finished. There
have been rtImors that the firemen and
conductors would go out tomorrow and
the maehinists in the shops have taken
strike vote. The story OF immediate
resumption of the strike in Wilmington,
however, were denied today by members
of several Of the crafts concerned.
Especially emphatic is the denial that
on July |, or any other time in the i'm
mediate future. the brotherhoods Will call
a "legalized' strike in order to keep the
men loyal. 1t was pointed out that IN
order to call such a strike a vote OF all
members of the organization Is necessary,
which would entail special meetings at all
of the hundreds of local lodges throughout
the country. Not until such vote was
taken, and the strike approved, would
the brotherhood officials fix a date TO walk
out.
If the leaders took the initiative and
called a strike without such a vote, labor
leader admitted, the men in their present
state Of mind would probably obeyit. He
stated positively, however, that there is no
probability of their acting without first
canvassing the opinion of the organization
in the way prescribed by its regulations.
In Baltimore about 125 men are still
out By filing their places with volun-
teers, the Pennsylvania railroad managed
to run 35 shifting crews today out of a
normal total of 80. Strike symptoms ap-
peared last night also at the Potomac
yard, below Washington. Ten crews out
of total of eleven are working, but they
are not comDletelv manned
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
LIQUOR QUESTION
PUTS CANDIDATES
INTO BACKGROUND
Looms Larger as Convention Time
Nears, and Will be Fought
Out on the Floor.
LEADERS ARE ARRIVING
BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening

BY Associated Press ~ Every Evening
San Francisco, June II Prelnninsrirs
~ the Democratic National Convention
got into the hurry ard scramble TO-DAY
with the arrival here ~ one after another
of the men who are 10 play leading part
in the big quadrcnnal drama
Ia the whisporinRs behind The sccuer
the question Of thc party's policy toward
bone-dry prohibition continued no big
theme Of agitation, with prospect iOr
fight on the convention Hoor gronrrv
better and better Arriving leaders ard
delegations slso added soiuc npctts 'p
the discussion % Presidcutial cwdidefc-
but that subject stil remained urN r
the background
Two figure newly arrived 90 The .ornr
attracted particular attention Ouo 90.
Senator Garter Glass NJ Virginia fresh
from Washington and gcrcrall reported
bringing President Wilson O1u draft nl
the platform The other was Charlie y
Murphy ~ New York The rader ~
Tammsny Hall. who came direct from
the widely heraldcd conference ~ od
line party strategiets - French Lrrk
Indiana.
Both Of the n0en arr as hIsr as bonvnrr
but as silent and cagpy as nicr PrIvr' IL
they took careful stock 1f the -iflafidu
and conferred earnestly w.th other lrad4rs
from far and wide publiry they rrf'vc,l
70 talk pnlitics. outline what fhrv honrd
70 accomplish or predict what tho cdr-
vention finally would bring forth
Mr. Murphy was The new center pl
speculation IN the subject of prohibition
The declaration of the New Iorr state
convention for repeal n the Eighteenth
amendment and widely circulated report
~ the hstrhing of an anti-bone-cirv p'ar
81 French Lick helped ~ bolster the .u-
preston among delegates that 1ammsuy
would lead in the effort ~ write such
plank into the platform.
Not onlv the Tammany chief h'it sii
of his lierttenants refused steadfss'lv fp
discuss that subject or 70 say whether
Continued on page 81
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-24
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
GO ON STRIKE AT DUBLIN

London, June 24-The Dublin munich
pal offices, pubflt@~Abraries and technical
schools have been CLOSED as a result of
strike of the municipal employees for
increase in salaries. according to a dispatch
TO the Times
At meeting of the Sligo county coun-
Gil prayers were recited for the strike OF the
Irish republic.
Chairman Clancy, Sinn Fein member
of the house of commons, said the council
would aim at clearing Great Britain out Of
Ireland. Another member remarked while
all the council condemned crime they did
not object to guerilla warfare against the
enemy. A train from Cork To Dublin was
held up at Blarney last night A band of
men seized the guards and thrust theminto
an automobile which sped away. The train
was then sidetracked