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Also Oppose Laic on
Ground That 1t Con-
tains Vicious Prori-
sions Antagonistic to
American Principles. .
See Increase in Cost
of Lining if Wilson
Acts Fauorub!y
WISH TO AVERT
RAILROAD STRIKE

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. e6. United
Press) The railroad unions and the
Farmers National Council today asked
President Wilson to veto the railroad
board.
A delegation OF IS union heads called
al the White House and left with Sec
retary, Tumulty a resolution adopted
by railroad workers representatives
who have been In session here for sew
eral days requesting that he send The
bill back to Congress without his ap-
proval.
The farmers spokesman handed Tum-
ulty memorial addressed 10 the Pres
ldent urging that he veto the measure.
The railroad union mems resolution
after citing reasons why the workers
are against the legislation. said:
BE II resolved that we, the organized
body Of employees. making possible the
operation Of the railway systems OF the
United states with a full sense OF our
responsibility to ourselves. our families
and The people Of our country and
wholly deslrous OF assisting In definite
and orderly manner consistent with
American constitutions and principles.
Cont M Il on Page + ght.
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WHAT ROTARY IS
ACCOMPLISHING
DR.. Squires Tells of Scope Of
Work at Anniversary
Dinner
HAS BRANCHES ALL
OVER THE WORLD

A eulogy Of George II. Spackman. re-
Gently deceased president Of the Ro-
tsry Club. pronounced by the Rev.
Richard w. Trapnell, and an address
by Or. P. II. Squires. Industrial psy-
chologist OF the dupont Company. were
the chief features OF the noon luncheon
OF The Rotary Club In fhe duBawy
room OF the Hotel dupont. The meet
ing was the climax in this city OF the
ll-Rotary-week celebration.
Z p BardO. presided In the absence
OF William E. Holland, lrsi vice presi-
dent. who Is III. over a hundred MEM
bers were present. The Rotary Wei
come song was followed by the invoca-
tion offered by the Rev r w. Trapnell
A chorus was led by William P. White.
with Charles T. Edwards al the piano.
Frank II. Mason sang two solos. one
OF them being. "a L'iile 3 I OF Rotary ="
Mr.. Bardo congratulated the mem
bers on the large attendance during
Rotary Week. A request was read from
the Alert Branch OF the Sunshine So
ciely asking the loan OF autos to con-
vey lnvalIds TO the Welsh Tea on
March 4.
A resolution upon the death Of the
late president, George II. Spackman,
was read by Secretary Krauss. II was
drawn up by William Foster. William
F. Metten and Claude w. sutton. The
resolution was adopted. ordered spread
upon the minutes and copies sent to
Mrs. Alice Mode Spackman, his widow,
Continued on Page Two.
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FIND SOURCE OF
WATERP POLLUTION
Sewer at Bancroft Mill Not
Large Enough TO Carry
OFF Waste Matter
EXPERT MAKES REPORT
OF HIS INVESTIGATION

According 10 the report submitted
by Dr. Gellert Alleman. head chemist
at swarthmore College. retained by the
Water Department 10 investigate the
causes OF the bad taste" In the water
supply OF Wilmington. Il Is due partly
TO the fact that a sewer at the Joseph
Bancroft and sons Company textile
plant is not large enough TO carry on
waste matter. The report further
stated that part OF the pollution OF
the Brandywine was due 10 the fact
that waste from pulp mills along the
creek had been allowed 10 accumulate
near the waters edge. and that subse-
quent rains, and the melting OF SHOWS
had caused part OF this foreign matter
TO be washed Into the stream. tending
10 give II its peculiar taste.
Or. Allemsn. who Is analyzing VIII
mlngton water. besides being head OF
the chemical department at Swarth-
more College. Is one OF the leading ex-
perts In the analysis OF water In the
country. He has been consulted by Chi
cago. Milwaukee and other large cities
on their water supply.
{. Newbold Van Trump. chief en-
gineer OF the Water Department. stated
today that every effort was being made
by the department to better local water
conditions.
When asked what products were
fcon.,nued on Page r ght.l
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PUT MORTGAGE
BEFOREFAMILY
Levering So Busy Paying on
House Wife and Child
Are Neglected
COURT ORDERS HIM
TO PAY $40 WEEKLY Y

with the caution that he must not
allow his eagerness to pay on the mort
gage on his home TO prevent him from
providing proper support for his wife
and child Judge Hastings. In Municipal
Court this morning placed temporary
order OF 500 week against Horace Lew
erlng for the support OF his family.
pending efforts OF Court Oflcer McDan-
nell to adjust their differences and bring
them together again.
Judge Hastings, In making the order.
impressed on Mrs. Levering that II is
her duty 10 go back and live with her
husband; that II Is important to her.
her husband and their child that they
live together. and that II Is important
that the parents OF neither the husband
nor wife should interfere In their family
affairs He stated that he was satisfied
that Levering, IN his zeal TO pay or the
mortgage on his home, did not give
proper support TO his wife, and II was
for that reason alone that he was max
ing the temporary order, so that Lever
ing would understand that II costs
something 10 keep a wife and ohIld He
further impressed on Mrs. Levering that
Continued on Page Eighty
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FAMILY OF FIVE I'LL;
l5-YEAR-0LD BOY DIES

For the past three weeks. Ave mem
bers Of the family OF Rocco Trurabito.
No. 1867 West Seventh street have been
ill with grippe. Both father and mother
end two little girls are slowly recover
Ing. Their hearts are sad, however.
mourning The loss OF their IS year old
son Dominick. who died OF pneumonia
after an illness OF ten days Although
born In Brazil. he came to Wilmington
with his parents when only one year
old
For the past nine years Dominick was
member Of the First Italian Presby-
terian Sunday school. He was a good
boy loved and esteemed by all who
knew him.
His funeral took place from the
church. the services being In Italian and
English. A class of ten junior girls sang
very sweetly, saved by Grace" and
Under His Wings am Safely Abiding
Classmates and young friends acted as
pallbearers. Interment was in Silver
brook cemetery. The family have the
sympathy OF many friends IN their sad
bereave venent
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POISON PEN At
WORK, WIFESAYS
Mrs. ]. d. Hall and Mrs. Nc
Dougall Deny Writing
to Newspaper
DISCLAIM STORY
OF ACID POTION

Mrs. John d. Han, OF No. 722 New
Castle avenue. this morning said she
was mystined over letter received by
Harrisburg newspaper. ostenslbly
from her, which set forth that her
daughter. Mrs. Clyde L. McDougall.
was> In a dying condition. and appeal
ing 10 the labter's husband 10 return
home.
Mother and daughter profess 10 see
The work OF a secret enemy In the
writing OF that and other letters.
A copy OF The letter purportlng 20
have been written by Mrs. Han was
forwarded by the Harrisburg newspa-
per 10 The Evening Journal this morn
ing. The letter set forth that Mrs. Nc
Dougall was In the hospital suffering
from The effects OF carbolic acid pol
soning. taken by her while despondent
over the continued absence OF her hus-
band.
Mrs. Hall. when seen at her home by
a reporter for The Evening Journal. de
nled that she lad written such a letter
and said she had no knowledge OF II. She
said her daughter had not been In ans
hospital. nor had she taken any poison
Mrs. McDougall was at her mothers
home this morning and was In apparent
good health when the reporter talked
10 her. She also denied that she haC
taken carbolic acid or any poison an'
Continued on Page seven
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WIFE DEAD, DECLARE
HUSBAND KICKED HER

An inquest VIII be held by Coroner
Bullock tonight in the case OF Irene
Coleman. Negress. who died In Della
ware Hospital presumably OF pneumo-
MIA. The statement that bruises on the
woman's abdomen. caused II is said, by
her husband. john Coleman, kicking
her before she was taken to the hos
'nital has caused the coroner 10 hold
The inquest. lie has issued a subpoena
for John 10 appear tonight and explain
TO the Jury about the kicking. but John
seems TO have felt that distance lends
enchantment 10 the view and left the
house shortly before the arrival OF
the officer from the coroner's Office. In
answer 70 the officers inquiry for John
The woman in charge Of the home de-
clared that John "is 2000 miles from
here by now"
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MORE Doubts
ABOUT STATE
income TAXES
May Ask Judges to Rule
Whether Amendments
Apply to 1919 Gains
EXEMPTION OF FEDERAL
PAYMENTS AT STAKE

Do the amendments TO the State In
come tax law. made by the last Leg
islature, increasing the exemption for
married men 10 $1,000 and making Fed
eral income tax payments subject TO
State income tax. apply TO the past
year. or does the old law apply for
last year and do the amendments go
into effect January Of this year?
These are questions just raised that
may require an opinion OF the judg s
OF the State Supreme Court 10 determine.
The questions may be submitted to the
Judges when Superior Court meets next
week in this city.
Attorney-General Relnhardt was ex-
aminlng into the legal points raised
this morning At noon he sam ne had
reached no definite conclusion In the
matter. but he added that he expects
t0,reach an opinion on the question py
late today
IT is believed that Governor Town
send will be asked 10 request an opin-
ION OF the State Judges on the ques-
iions that have arisen.
Either AttOrney-Gen3rai Reinhardt or
some other member OF the bar in all
probablliiy, will ask The Governor 10
obtain the opinion Of the Slate Judi
ciary on the question. There seems to
be a difference OF opinion among law
yers as 10 the question raised
The chief cause OF the doubt now
raised about the income tax laws ap-
plicalion, lies in the exact lnterpreta-
ton Of Section or the amendment.
reading: THAT Section 2Si-C. being
Section 2i7. OF Chapter 6, OF The Re
vised Code OF Delaware, be and the SAM
hereby Is. on the FIRST day OF January
A. d. 1920 repealed and the following
substituted in lieu thereof, 10 take ef-
feet on said date"
Does this mean that the changes in
exemptions cover the returns for the
wear 1919. which are 10 be made be-
tween January 4, 1920. and March 1,
1920; or does IL mean that the changes
become effective as OF January 1, and
that the returns for 1920 shall be made
as provided in the law before 1t was
amended
The exemptions involved in this
controversy are three: Article (b) Sec
tion oslo under the old law, an ex-
emption for the head Of a family or
married person OF $1,000 Is allowed
while under The amended law an eX-
emption Of $1,000 is allowed.
Third paragraph, Section 2Si-D Of the
amendment, taxes paid within the year
imposed by the authority Of The United
States Except income taxesl are ex-
empt. Under the old federal income
taxes are exempt.
Section ;. 2Si-K was amended to
Continued on Page Eight.)
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Wilmington HIGH
in MEAT PRICES
Investigation Proves This,
Miss Southwick Reports to
Consumers League
COOPERATIVE PLAN
TO BE DISCUSSED

At the meeting of.the executive coun-
Gil OF the Consumers League OF Dela-
ware held yesterday II was announced
that public meeting on the co-opera-
tive movement Is being arranged to be
held In March. II Is hoped by the
league TO have Mrs. James p. War
basse, OF the Cooperative League OF
America. 10 present this most Import
ant subject.
The r~search committee proposed
several changes In the leagues consti-
tuition and bylaws which will be con
sidered at the March meeting Of the
council
In addition 20 cooperation with the
mayors committee on the high cost Of
living, Mrs. A. ID. Warner reported
continued effort on the part OF the pure
food committee 10 meet the need OF
hot lunches In the public schools
In response 10 a request from the
State Board OF HEALTH Mrs. r. l.. Holli-
day, r Dover. and Miss Clara South
wick were appointed delegates 10 at
tend the meeting called for March 20,
in Dover. 10 organize a Delaware Pub
lie Health Association.
The following report was made by
Miss Clara Southwick. executive sec
retary Of the league:
"Since the last meeting OF the execu-
tive council early in January there has
been one special meeting OF the couu-
ell and one open meeting FOR all mem
bers. AT both these meetings the ten
years program OF the National Con-
Continued on Page Seven
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NEW. SECRETARY WITH WILSON
ON MOST LIBERAL QUESTIONS

WASHINGTON. Feb. PC. iUnHed
Press) Confirmation on Baln5ridge
Colby as Secretary Of State viii prob
ably be delayed for weeks by the Sen
ate, It was apparent today. Meanwhile,
however, there will be nothing TO pre-
vent him from taking up his dudes.
His confirmation must wait until az
ter the Senate foreign relations coSl-
mittee has made a thorough inquiry
into his qualifications, members OF the
committee said today. II will be some
time before this investigation can be
started because Chairman Lodge Of the
committee is now engaged in the treaty
fleiit and other members including Me
Cumber. North Dakota and Johnson,
California. are absent for indefinite
periods.
Leaders in both parties said there
was no doubt now that there would
be a fight on Colby when his nomina-
ton is before the Senate In executive
session after The committee has acted
on Il.
Resignation Of Frank L. Polk, under
Secretary OF State, Is expected as the
next move in the practical reorganlza-
ton OF the State Department, resulting
from Lansing's clash with the President.
Polk called at the White House this
morning. Asked II he intended TO re-
sign Immediately. he said:
"My plans are just what they have al
ways been. I will stay on and help all
! can"
Colby Will take up his new duties
with many important Offices 10 fll. He
probably Will soon be called upon TO
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
WILL YOU DANCE
OR REVIEW PARADE

Wilmington is asked TO choose be-
tween a street parade and community
dance as the civic celebration OF May
Day.
In a countrywide move to have the
day observed as American Day." this
city has been invited to cooperate by
public observance. Uncertainty Uf
weather and the lesser expense OF an
indoor celebration are favorable factors
for an afternoon band concert and eve
ming dance in the Public Building. A
parade would require half a dozen
bands to be furnished by the city.
Mayor Taylor will await an express
sion OF public sentiment before decld-
ing upon the form Of celebration.
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farm HANDS IN
LABOR unions
Reduced Food Production
and Higher Prices Feared
BY Washington
NATIONS FARMERS
BECOME AROUSED

WASHINGTON. Peb. 2s. United
Press) .-Farm hands, now receiving
highest wages In history. are orgsnIz-
ing labor unions In many sections Of
the country, a survey OF the situation
showed today.
Wages demanded are discouraginr
food production, the Agriculture De-
partment asserted In an 0f1clal state
ment. Reduced food production Is like
ly to result. the statement said. This
means higher prices OF necessities.
approximately 25.OO0 farm hands are
now members OF local unions, offIcials
estimated at the A. r. OF L. Exact flg-
ures on the number were not available.
although the unions are afflliafed with
the A. r. OF l..
The movement 10 organize farm
workers is gaining headway daily. One
new union was organized a few dsys
ago with headquarters al Atlanta. Ga.
Another one Is enlistins members at
Evansville. Ind.
Many have been formed IN the Wes-
tern States. Some have 200 members.
labor leaders said.
Farmers In all parts OF the country
are aroused. They see In the unions
only movement 10 further Increase
wages and operating costs.
The Agriculture Department has been
placed In possession OF information as
TO organization OF the Evansville union.
The Information was communicated by
a member OF an Evansville business
mems association. II was intended for
the Information OF Secretary Meredith
who, however. Is away from the city.
Continued on Page TWO
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name an under secretary in Polk's
place. Breckenridge Long. third as
sistant secretary, Is the Democratic
candidate for United States Senator from
Missouri. and II Is believed he Will
soon leave the State Department 10 en-
ter actively into his campaign. William
Philips, assistant secretary, has been
lust named minister TO the Netherlands.
That the Colby regime win be marked
by important changes In this country's
foreign policy. especially toward Rus
sla. was thought likely today. Lifting
OF the United Stales embargo against
Soviet Russia and the formulation OF a
new and more lenlent attitude toward
that country is believed 10 be one OF
the changes contemplated.
Il was known that Lansing. when
Secretary OF State, was opposed 10 hav-
ing any dealings with the Russian So
Wet in any form whatever. When the
Allies invited the United States 10 Join
in their decision to trade reciprocally
with The people OF Soviet Russia, by
removing American blockade, sent an in
oulry 10 the Allies, asking how they
expected to carry on the trade without
dealing with the Soviets lie was de-
termined not TO join in the decision. so
long as It's operation would mean that
the United States would have 10 come
In touch with the BOlshevlki.
Lanslngs vigorous stand against the
Bolshevlki Is understood to be shared
and sympathIzed with by Colby and
Polk.
Colby Is understood to be In complete
harmony With the liberal views OF The
President on most questions.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
SIX SENATOR'S To
ATTEND BANQUET
Maryland Society of Dela-
ware Has Distinguished
List of Speakers
SENATOR HARDING
WILL BE GUEST

The sixth annual banquet OF the
Maryland Society OF Delaware will be
given in the new ball room OF the
Hotel DUPONT Thursday evening. Marcn
Il, at 7.30 o'clock. A reception will be
held prior to the banquet.
The affair this year VIII excel any
other gathering Of The society in the
number OF prominent speakers pres
ent. In addition to Governor John G..
Townsend. who Is a member Of the so
ciety, and United States Senators Ball
and Wolcott, Of Delaware. the commit
tee has been assured OF the presence
OF United States Senator'S Harding or
Ohio, Borah OF Idaho. Underwood Of
Alabama. Smith OF Georgia, Governor
Albert Richey, OF Maryland, and DR.. J.
Wesley Hill, chancellor Of Lincoln
University.
The officers OF the Delaware branch
are: President, Charles L. Reed, a vice
president OF the dupont Company; vice
president. John S Rossell. president Of
the Security Trust Company; secretary
and treasurer, II. G.. Marston, vice-pres-
ident OF the James Bradford Company.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
WILL ARREST JERSEY FOLK
; WHO SELL 315 PCT. BEER

II was emphasized. however, that the
Federal law would be enforced Ar
rests will follow the first sale OF 3 i-2
per cent. beer In New Jersey, it was
promised.
While The courts are acting upon such
arrests, an "armisilce" can be arranged,
Il was pointed out, under which the
law will mol be violated, pending a de-
clslon by the Supreme Court. The
Supreme Court now has before il the
question OF whether the State or the
Federal government has the authority
10 define how much alcoholic content
a beverage may have.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
SON OF
V.-P. MARSHALL DIES

WASHINGTON. Feb 20. UNITED
Press) Morrison Marshall. adopted
son OF Vice-presldent Marshall, died at
6 IS a. m today.
The child. aged little more than
three years. succumbed TO an excess
OF acid In the blood despite the efforts
OF specialists from Johns HOPKINS Hos
pital 10 save him.
Vice-presldent and Mrs. Marshall
were at the bedside as the end came.
The Vice-president Cancelled all his
speaking engagements and rushed back
TO Washington when the baby's illness
developed.
About two years ago Morrison was
taken into the home OF the Marshalrs.
There were no formal adoption pro-
ceedIngs but the baby's family con-
sented to let the Vice-president regard
him as his own youngster.
It was stated that Mrs. Morrison,
real mother Of the child, was with him
when he died. She stood with the fos-
ter parents at the bedside. having been
sent for when II was apparent that life
was ebblng Mrs Morrison had fire.
quently seen the baby while he was
living with the Msrshalls. but had con-
sented 10 their taking him because
they could give him far greater advan-
tages than she could.
f-o-xtaod Nfuk fop fpfspfs-(Jov<<
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FORCED our BY PRESIDENT.

WAYNESBORO, Pa, Feb. 26.-Ienry
Prather Fletcher. formerly ambassa-
don 10 Mexico, has arrived In Cham
bersburg, and expects to remain there
indefinitely.
Mr.. Fletcher said he disliked to give
up & $1,000 job, but as he and Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson could not agree
on The Mexican situation there was
nothing left for him to do but tender
his resignation.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26

WASHINGTON Feb. 26-Federal pro
hibiiion officials today were studying
the situation in New Jersey where
the lower House Of the Legislature
passod a bin legalizinn sale OF beer
containing three and one-haln per cent
alcohol which Is contrary 10 the Vol
sle3d act.
Federal prohibition Commissioner
John F.. kramer would not discuss the
situation, pointing out that he New
Jersey upper House must pass he
bin and Governor Edwards must sign
IL before II becomes a law.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26

PARIS. Feb. PC -tUnlted Press)-Lead-
ers in the French railway strike To-Day
announced organization OF a soviet 10
take over the nations railways.
The soviet, they asserted. VIII as
charge every employe who refuses 10
walk out.
The strike of railway workers had as
sumed such seriousness today, II was
learned Premier Nlillerand was re-
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
,SOVTE1TS THREATEN TO.
SEIZE FRENCH RAILROADS

turning from London. He VIII leave
the British capital this afternoon, 1t
was learned.
With the walkout spreading from the
PARISH ns-Mediterranean line. II was
announced oflclally that the govern
ment will call upon the army 10 help
operate trains. Transportation troops
viii be used to keep food supplies
moving.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
ONLY THREE SMALLPOX
CASES In STATE NOW

The smallpox situation in Delaware is
rapidly clearing up according to State
Health Commissioner Wells. who says
there are now only two or three cases
OF the disease in the State and these
patients are expected TO be released
from quarantine soon.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26

A report In a Philadelphia newspaper
today that Bishop Nathaniel :. Thomas
has declined the bishopric OF Delaware
is stated 10 be Incorrect by the bishop
himself.
~ asked Bishop Thomas this morning
concerning the Bulletin report OF his
deeIinaiion, and he told me that the
story was without any foundation,
quite nwarranted." said Chancellor
Charles "A. Curtis. this noon. Chancellor
Curtis is also chancellor OF the Diocese
OF Delaware.
No announcement has yet been made
by the RI. Rev. Nathaniel Seymour
Thomas, bishop OF the Missionary
Diocese OF Wyoming. as 10 whether he
will accept the blshoprlc OF Delaware,
TO which he has been unanimously
elected. He has taken the stand that
Delaware must prove 10 him that his
duty to the church requires his com
ing TO this State, or else he Will feel
obligated to remain In his missionary
field OF Wyoming. which has been built
Continued on Page Two
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WILLARD TO HEAD 90

Daniel Willard was yesterday re-elect-
ed president Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at a meeting Of its directors to
name officers for the road when II shall
return to private management on
March l.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
MR. GEM 81 TOMORROW.

William Bayard Gem. an official mem
Der OF Asbury NJ. E. Church will cele-
braie his S7th birthday anniversary to-
morrow. Mr.. and Mrs. Gem win cele-
braie their 9th wedding anniversary in
May.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
RUSSIAN Soviet
ASKSU. 5. PEACE

LONDON. Feb. 26-The Russian Sovi-
et government has sent notes to the
governments of the United States, ia
pan and Rumania Offering to make
peace with them, Moscow wireless
communiqus today said.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
WORKERS. FARMERS URGE VETO OF RAIL BILL
UNDER COLBY REGIME Il. S.
M4YLLFT TRADE EMBARGO
AGAINST RUSSIAN REDS

More Lenient Attitude ToUard Lenine Cor
ernment is Expected TO BE One of Changes
Contemplated BY President Wiison-Lan-
sing Opposed Dealing With Boisherki-
Confirmation of Appointee Likely TO Be
Delayed