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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
CORONER EXPLAINS
REpJRT ON MURDERS
Says Finding to That Effect by
Jury Necessary in Official
Sense.

Coroner Bullock, in explaining his re
port OF seven murders. says that murder
IN the official sense IS only when there rs 3
finding to that effect by jury either IN the
Coroner's Inquest or in Court The eS-
PLANTATION is made owing to the eleven
or twelve murders alleged to have been
committed during the past year.
In making the explanation Coroner
Bullock says that hearing In the Lacy
case was held by Coroner spring In the
death of Thomas Pappas. Loyal p. Finn
was convicted of manslaughter. The
coro1.er's jury IN the case of Robert Lyons
returned a verdict that death came in an
unknown manner. Trial in the case of
Alfred Love was held in Pennsylvania.
In the case Of Robert T. Robinson, killed
In a fist tight with Harrison Lewis, Lewis
was exonerated In Court. In the case Of
Samuel Bradley, the coroner's verdict
was that he came to has death by striking
his head agai st the corner of a chest.
This reduces the list of actual murders
To the seven listed by the Coroner as
such. They are, William NJ beats, killed
by George 5. Lucas, April z: Sallie Mccoy,
killed by her husband, William Ii. Mccoy,
March 81; Thomas l.. Zebley, killed BY
Lemuel Price; Jerry Hurley, fatally
stabbed by William kimble; Leo Cabrera,
killed by his wife, Maria Cabrera; Car
men Rominde and Tony Patrepeko,
killed IN a duel
Coroner Bullock explains that some Of
the other cases mentioned by people as
murders" may possibly be regarded so
I'D the common use OF the term, but
officially they are not murders and TO
designate them as such might cause legal
complications.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
R. RS MAKE CHANGE
WITHOUT A STIR
Back Under Private Ownership
Today Without Any
Excitement.

With the exception of some changes in
the personnel of the executive staffs, and
Others that are rumored, the passing OF
the railroads from Federal control to prl-
waite ownership, at one minute after mid
night this morning did not apparently
cause rIffie of excitement about the
of ces of the Pennsylvania, Baltimore
and Ohio and Reading railroads in this
city today
The same officials direct the Office
work, the same supervision is maintained
over the mechanical end and the same
methods OF direction and operation main
tain today just tho same as they did
YESTERDAY
At tie Pennsylvania Offices the following
charges were announced. !. b. Sinclair
succeeds John C. Ril as freight train
master: f. H. Neal is transferred from
Thirlow 10 this city IT, become assistant
freight trainmaster and G. f. Birmingham
of Media takes Mr. Meals place; w. r.
Wilson takes Birmingham place at
Media; j. o. Hackenberg who was an
assistant engineer now becomes engineer
of the Schuylkill division with head
quarters at Reading and J. ID. Garrigues
is made assistant engineer, Maintenance
of Wav Department with headquarters
in Philadelphia attached to the general
superintendent staff: -,
The sign on the consolidated ticket Office
on Market near Ninth street was changed
today. the U. S. portion being eliminated,
leaving the name consolidated untouched.
II is the plan for the present at least, to
maintain the Office as II was during the
war period, thus saving much overhead
expense TO all three railroads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
MARCH COMES IN COLD.
Thermometer Records II Degrees
on First Day Of Month; Feb
ruary Departs in Snow.

The month of March made its entrances
with the mercury at IL degrees. the
lowest point il touched early this morning
The cold seemed rather searching and
brought to the cheeks Of tho fair the tone
NEST desired without the use OF the
rouge pot. BY noon the thermometer
had assembled just above the 80 mark
and in the afternoon had still gone bit
higher
February was rough to the last depart
ing-much to cvcrybody's delight---in 2
snow storm VIII Oh in the cas-. reached
the velocity Of a blizzard. and went
further to embarrass the snow sections
of the Middle and New England States,
Here it showed yesterday morning--tbc
fall reaching about two inches.
The weather bureau reports continued
cold weather for the next twenty four
hours and not no sign Of the end OF the
present cold stormy misrable winter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
BURGLARS INVADE
RICHARDSON PARK,
ALSO GLYNRICH
They Broke Into Seven Dwellings
and a Foundry Yesterday
Morning.
CONSTABLE. TINSMAN'S
HOUSE WAS VISITED

Thieves, supposed 20 he amateurs,
operated in Richardson Park and Mt
Glynrich, adjoining the Newport pike.
between and clock Yesterday morn
ing. They entered seven dwellings and
one foundry, efTcctinp entrance through
side and rear windows that had been left
unlocked. Downstairs rooms IN the
dwellings, we're ransacked, and consider
able loot was obtained. The thieves did
not close the windows when departing.
4. Lee Hearn's residence, on the du
Pont road. seems to have been entered
first. To assist in reaching the window
a board was put against the side. of the
house Mr.. Ilearns overccat, valued NJ
$50, and n hat were stolen, and an Old
hat, belonging To one Of the thieves, WAS
loft in the dwelling.
An army ovcrroat was obtained at
J. A. Wehhs residence, .on the du font
road.
At William Tinsman's residence, on
Belmont avenue, pockctbook, contain
Ing six cents, was stolen \ chain md
loeket, valued at $40 and lying on .
bookcase, were overlooked. soon after
| o'clock Mrs. Tinsman, who was attend
ing gtandchild, saw someone going to
the bathroom. but thought tho person
was her iI-vear-old son. Since the boy g
trousers. with pockets turned inside out.
were found in the bathroom later. Il IA
believed the individual Mrs. Tinsrnan
saw was ono Of the thieves. While enter
ing the Tinsman house one Of the crlmi-
nails nut foot on coach and left thereon
n footprint indicating that he wore a
i2-inch shoe.
William Ieyerings residence, on Bel
mont avenue, was also entered, but
nothing Was stolen there.
Going TO the Glynrich brass foundry,
the thieves got box, which aided them
in entering other houses.
Robert Maxwell's residence, AZ Glyn-
rich, WA visited. but dog in the kitchen
caused the thieves 70 depart hastily.
At John Postle's residenca the thieves
entered only the kitchen OF benjamin
Franzke's apartments, because the other
doors were locked l'here they obtaiyed
a purse. containing 81 and keys, and a
$50 ring, with seven mall diamonds
set in platinum After removing the
cash, they left the purse and keys on o
porch.
Crossing the Newport pike, tho thieves
went ia Samuel A. Cauffmans residence,
where they obtained 50 and two trolley
iinkets. Two Liberty bonds for 500
each were overlooked Tho thieves left
a boys coat and wenanis handbag
outside the house.
frsrc vsrprrdstiorss continued until rftrr
snow began falling. AZ foortpinta OF the
thieves were seen on the snow-covered
ground.
Mr.. Tinsman. who bad been in VIII
minrton, attending the banquet Of
the Young Mems Republican Club, was
late 10 returning homo. He spent most Of
Yesterday looking for suspects and
searching the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
comnissarv. which be found undistlrbed
Being weary, nc retired early last night,
and for that reason be declined 20 submit
TO newspaper interviewing then.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
SAYS ALLIES LAST NOTE
STRENGTHENED ITALY
ROME Newspapsr Approves Viii
sons Stand on Jugo- Slavic Ac-
cord; Albania May Compromise.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Rome. Sunday, Feb. 2e.-Albania' 5
frontiers must be those established by
the 1913 conference at London, according
To a statement made in London 10 the
correspondent of the Mesa ggero, by NJ
R;kdovitch, Montenegro representative
on the Jugo-Slay delegation 10 the peace
conference He declared England and
France would probably agree to the
te ms OF he London conference, although
u mas been suggested that compromise
agreement might be reached by which
Albania would be divided between Serbia,
Greece and Italy.
The newspaper expresses belief that
the position of Italy has heen strengthened
by the last exchange of notes between the
allied premiers and Mr.. Wilson, adding
that for the rst time, the Italian governs
ment and the Americ; President agree
on one point. that the Jugo-Slavic accord
must not be reached TO the detriment of
any other nationality, which means Al
hania.
1T is we'll TO remember" the news
paper continues, that Premier Nitti
proclaimed in Parliament that Italy had
no desire 10 bargain for Northern Albania
to acquire few more miles of territory
tor nerseif. ms position nc mas an rmed
in London during discussions with the
Allies. Italy does not oppose tho right of
Jugo-Slayia to pass with her commerce
along a railroad running through AL
banis, reaching ort AlesSio, which is a
direct outlet TO the sea for a part of
Serbia.
Washington, March I.--President Vii
son has begun work on his answer TO the
British and French premieIs on the
Adriatic situation In preparation for the
actual drafting of his note he has written
to Acting Secretary Polk at the State
Department The nature of the COM
munication was not disclosed
MIR. Wilson apparently was planning
To make prompt reply to the premiers
sugg stion that the United States Join
with the British and other governments
IN seeking to bring about a solution of the
Adriatic problem through direct negotia-
tons between Italy and Jugo-slavia
1t was noted here also that Rome dis
patches Indicated that Premier Nitti Of
Italy already had opened conversations
with the Jugo-SlovaA authorities to this
end.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
R R.L|NES ARE BACK
To PRIVATE OWNERS
WITHOUT A HITCH
One Gigantic System Broken Up
Into $50 Competing Lines
Under Bill Signed Saturday.
WORKERS CONFER ON PAY

by Associated Press ~ Every Fyening
Waaliif gion, March 1.-The opera
Is 4 div sinn Of the United state
Railroad Administration, the goy.
ernmeBtal agency which for more than
two years has controlled the operation
Of the natipis railroad systems, today
passed Gft Of existence With IFS passirg
at midnight tho 20 lines that had beer
merged into What was practically orc
giga iic system again went under control
of private interests, FIRE ~ operate III
competition ~ 0f old The transfer from
government 70 private control was withor
Incident and there was nothing ~ ind
cate ~ the travelling public that there
had been a charge.
OF the staff of directors md executive
who controlled the roads during goverf
ncnt operation Direetqrf General Hinc
alone remains lie viii have no sutho'i'
IN direoiing the operation ~ the system
and remains simply ~ clear uD matte
left pending when the government fr-
lifVushcd control These include thou
ands Il claims contracts end grirvaDcf
yet ~ BE settled, among which arr s
compensation contracts with v8rio'
roads which sfiN are the subject II
negotiations
Trder fhc so-ealled railroad rcorgsoizn
tior bin which governed the return 81 the
transportation sysfonts r. private owner
shin, little Jurisdiction IS retained ~ tho
government Under its terms the Inter
state Commerce Commission + in greatee
power 10 control rates and eoTnpi ispT'
arbitration If labor disputes IS required
'Ihn government also retains cnrteJf'
amount of control over their bond esliee
but a. the sane time usrros . fixed per
certage If profit and makes II possthi'
for the c0rporafiou ~ secure loans irnni
4 Federal find eei aside for that purpoer
Specifically. The bill asfhorizes tl,e
President 10 settle all questions including
compensation. and appOpriates S2fD.-
0O0 go for this purpose. II also:
Provides guarantee n standard ret
turn to carriers for 3 period ~ gi-
months after the termination = Feder9l
control
ron finuef on page 8
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
CITY TRAFFIC MOVED
TODAY UNDER NEW
SET CT REGULATIONS
Manv Additional One-Way Streets
Added to the List for
Vehicles.
POLICE STRENGTHENED
OUT THE TANGLES

The street traffic Of Wilmington is
moving today under brand new set OF
rules and regulations, under resolution
recently passed by the Board of Directors
az the Street and Sewer Department. The
now regulations have been printed In
pamphlet form for free distribution. and
have already been pretty well scattered
among the owners OF automobiles, trucks
and other vehicles. through the depart
ment and by the police. The Delaware
Automobile Association has been furnished
sltpply for distribution among It's mem
bersIand the police department also has
SUPPLY for distribution. Copies can DE
procured from the office of the Street and
Sewer Department.
There are quite a number OF changes IN
the regulations, and it is expected that IT
will take the public quite o little While TO
become accustomed 10 the new rules.
Traffic officers stationed nj streets crossing
Market have had frequent Occasion today
70 call the attention of chaufeurs and
drivers ~ the fact that these cross streets
are now for one-~ay trathc.
This is the principal change IN the
regulations. One-way traffic on Shpley
AMI Orange streets has been extended to
embrace al that territory from Front 70
Tenth street. Formerly IL extended
only from Fourth TO Tenth. New one
way traffic rules apply to Second. Third,
Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth
streets. The section In regard 10 ono
way traffic IS as follows.
\ oNE-wAY STREETS.
Skipley street betweenEront and Tenth.
Traffic south.
Orange street between Front and Tenth.
Tratsc north.
Second street between French and Tat
nall. Traffic east.
Third street between French and Tat
TALL Traffic west.
Fifth street between French and Tat
null. Traffic cast.
Sixth street between French and Wash
lngton Traffic west.
Continued on page {
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
COLEMAN DU POKT
HEARTILY PRAISED
BY WILL H. HAYS
He Has the Confidence of All the
Members Of the Republican
National Committee.
PLEA FOR HIS RETENTION

Silence regarding the attitude of the
du Point factions in Delaware politics this
wear was not broken at the 10th ami
versarv banquet Of the Young Men s
Republican Club, which was given in the
ballroom of the Hotel du Pont Saturday
night complimentary to- Will II. Hays,
chairman OF the Republican National
Committee. Contrary to prediction that
"al the du Points would attend, Coleman
was the only du Pont present. One thing
was indicated that Coleman du Pont
will he candidate for reelection as the
Delaware member Of the Republican
National Committee. Three hundred and
seven clubmen arose aud many applauded
when Chairman HAYS told them MIR
du Point lis doing constructive work for The
committee and will spend five DAYS with
him in Chicago this week. Mr.. HAYS said
no committeeman has the confidence IF the
committee to a greater degree than Mr..
du pont. Stating that he knew nothing
about the Delaware political situation,
nothing about Republican factions, he es-
pressed a hope that nothing would occur
In this State 10 cause a break IN the con-
tinnitv of Mr.. du Fonts service as a
committeeman.
Mr.. HAYS was Mr.. du Points guest from
Saturday afternoon until Yesterday morn
ING, when they went 70 New York. II y
said. no political conieences were held
during Mr.. HAYS visit.
The banquet continued four hours and
was highly enjoyable. National and State
flags adorned the ballroom. and behind
the speakers table there was an electric
ally-ighted club emblem. Small flags
formed centrepieces for all the tables The
du Point orchestra enlivencd tho function
with music, and William 7. White led IN
chorus singing and played on the har-
monica between courses
Harry Fl. Billany, president of the club.
presided and with him at the speakers
table were United States Senator l..
Holster Ball, Congressman Caleb r. Lay
ton and Mayor " illiam G. Taylor. on the
right, and Governor John u ownsend,
Jr.. MIR. Hays and Mr.. du Pont, on the
left. Thirty eight tables were provided for
the other diners
Continued on rage
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
DEFEAT Of TREATY
FORESEEN INSENhTE,,
MAY VOTE THURSDAY
Democrats Will Flock Ratification
With Lodges Offensive Amend
ments TO Article Ten.
WILL ENTER CAMPAIGN

nv Associated Press 70 Every Hvening
Washington. March l.--An early and
unfavorable vote on the ratification ri
the peace treaty was forecast IT. the Senate
today when Republican leaders, replying
~ the demands ~ the treaty's irreeonc!l-
able Republican opponents, reafiirned
their decision not 20 accept any charge Of
substance or of language in the Re-
publican reservation 20 Article \
Both sides eoueede that enough Demo-
cratic Senators 70 defeat ratification are
determined 10 stand with President Viii
son and vote against the treaty unless tho
Article X qualification IS modified The
Republican decision today was followed
by evidences that all the elements in the
Senate fight would cooperate to end de-
bate and LET the treaty issue 20 undecided
into the campaign.
Some of the leaders predicted final
vot b. Thursday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
STATE INCOME TAX VOID.
Unconstitutional, Supreme Court
Rules in New York
Case.

ny Annotated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington. March l.--2.3O p.
m.-Thc New York State Income
Tax Law was held unconstitutional
today by the Supreme Court, insofar
ms II denies exemptions 10 citizens Of
other States which are granted 20 IFS
o~n citizens.
Federal Court DEGREES declaring
the law discriminatory and per-
maneutiy enjoining State officials
from enforcing il against non-resi-
dents were sustained.
In declaring the act invalid, the
lower court held that il confiieted
with Article Nv and the fourteenth
amendment to the Federal Constiu-
ton.
Justice Piincy, who rendered the
opinion, held that the act resulted
in an unwarranted discrimination
against residents of Connecticut and
New Jersey, who work in New York
City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
ENVOY ESCAPES BULLETS.
on at HeisIngfors; Boil
shevik Suspected.
By Associated Press to Every Eveninq

bS 8HspsidAfl EfEss bD Lively ENfNfUI
London, March lit IL authoritative
~ learned that an unsuccessful attempt
has been made to assassInate Lord acton,
the British Minister TO Finland, at Hell
singfors
The MinIster was driving TO the market
place in the early morning when shots
we're fired at him, but he was not hit. No
arrests have been made, it is stated. The
motive for the attack has not been learned.
Lord Acton, who formerly was British
Consul General at Zurich, was appointed
Minister 10 Finland on September ?
last. He began his career in the foreign,
Office in 1884.
Great Britain recognized the indepen-
dence of Finland on May 6 Of last wear
Similar action was taken BY the I aited
States the day following.
A Helsingfors dispatch Of February II
announced that during the previous few
DAYS more than 80 persons had been ar
rested in Finland charged with circulating
Bolshevik propaganda, and that in some
cases the agitatoTs we're reported TO have
distributed arms and bombs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
RE SALE PRICE ILLEGAL.
u. S. Supreme Court Reverses
Federal Court Rulings on
nti-Trust Law.
By Associated Press % Every Eveuins

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington, March I'm Interpreting
the Sherman inti-Trlst Act today, the
Supreme Court reversed Federal Court
DEGREES which held that the statute did
not prohibit resale price SKIING unles~
there was intention Of creating a m0noroly
The opinion was rendered in govern
ments appeals from dismissal IN Ohio
Of Federal indictments charging d
Schrader's Sons, Incorporated, manu-
facturers of accessories Tor pneumatic
tires, with participation in q combination
In restraint Of trade through contracts
w}nle resale prices to retailers aud con
suners wore Fixed In quashIng the
indictments. the lower court constrlr
me act 10 mean that in the absence
Of allegations charging an intent and pur-
pose 70 moaopolize trade, The state did
not make the acts alleged q crime.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
RESERVOIR FROZEN SOLID.
SchuylkI Payen Citizens Forced {
Garry Water a Long Distance.

Pottsville, March LIB sca use the
watt r in one Of the Schuylkill Haven res r
voirs is frozen from top to bottom part
of the town is without water, and residents
were forced to carry water long distance
today
Extra precautions are being taken at
Schuylk;ll Haven against FIRE Pumps
which might relieve the situation e
showed IN and frozen and no relief is
expected until a general thaw comes.
Not in the coolest winters of which there
is record has the water frozen 10 the
present extent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
u. S. STEEL UPHELD.
Not a Trust" and Supreme
Court Sell ses to Order It's
Dissolution.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


Washington, March 1.-The Supreme
Court today upheld formation OF the
United States Steel Corporation and
subsidiary combinations in the iron and
steel industry.
Refusing to dissolve the so-called steel
trust, the court dismissed the Federal
governments Sherman law suit for dis
solution.
Affirming the New Jersey Federal
Courts dismissal Of the government
prosecution, the supreme Court declined
to cnloin the restraint of trade charged.
and also denied an order 70 break up the
REORGANIZATION said TO be the world s
greatest industrial organization, with as
sets exceeding 1000, COG, 600.
In disnissing the Federal suit, however,
the court ordered such dismissal without
prejudice permitting the government TO
sue again If the corporation actually re-
sorts to illegal, wrongful or repressive
practices.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
AMERICAN PHONE NETS
S6O,243,388 LAST YEAR
1919 GAIN of Almost S 10. 600, 600
in Earnings. Annual Report
Shows.
nv Associated Press - Every Evening

nv Assfflate9 fFeSS ~ btcfY Efehhns
New York March Net earnings of
the American Telephone and Telegraph
Company for 1919 amounted 70 $50, 243-
3ss. as compared with Sd. 293.0I7 il the
previous year, according to the annual
report OF the company issued today. This
gam was made despite an increase m op-
Grating expenses Of almost S3.500N00.
The company surplus increased from
1851 500 70 80 039. I57. Interest charges
amounted % Si5,S47 $50. IN comparison
with the previous wear deduction Of i0.-
39I ,695
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
OKLAHOMA INCOME TAX
UPHELD by HIGH COURT
~ Associated Press 10 Every evening

Washington, March Constitution
atty Of the Oklahoma income tax art of
1915 was upheld today by the Supreme
Court in deciding appeals brought by
Charles y. shaffer If Chicago, from Fed
sought 10 enloin State officials from tax
inp under the statute Shafer oil holdings
in that State.
Shafer claimed the state had no an
thority to tax aon-reeilcnts' incomes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
SASSE IN TANK CORPS.
Appointek One ofthe Representatives on
the Ordnance Technical Board.

Major Ralph ]. Sasse. U. S. A., has
been assigned, with Lieut.. Col. ID. G. I.
Grnbbe, to duty as tank corps represer ta-
tive on the Ordnance Technical Board.
They are directed, in orders just issued
by the War Department, to make during
TIE MOI tins Of March and April net to
exceed two trips per week from Can. p
Meade to WashiI Gton.
Major Sasse is q Wilningtonian and a
son Of Mr. and Mrs. George w. Sasse of
1905 Tatl.all street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-01
SENATOR BANkHEAD DEAD.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, March Limited States
Senator John Ii. Bankaead, of Alabama
died here today after an illness of several
weeks from grin. He was IS years old
and spent more than half 3 century in
public life.