Evening journal., 1921-03-05

1T seems to me that there is no
valid reason for exempting this class
OF investment from taxation" Sena-
tor Palmer said in supporting the
measure. "A certain class of people
invest in these bonds and pay 10
taxes, while citizen investing a
like sum of money in anything else
is taxed. / do not believe that the
passage OF this measure will hurt
anybody" the Senator added.
Il feel that while the principle
behind this act is right, its adoption
would be a dangerous piece OF leg
islation." Senator Bennett said. 1T
simply would result in making II
practically impossible to sell Della
ware bonds. Delaware, Il seems 10
me, is too small a State to place
herself at such a disadvantage in
competition with her neighboring
States in the sale OF bonds" Sena-
tor Bennett added.
Senator Bennett said he thought
the way the matter should be ham
died was through Federal legisla-
ton. applying alike to all States.
After it had been called up for
third reading. the Senate deferred
action on Senator Richards bill de-
f.ning the route OF the Lincoln
Highway in the neighborhood of
Newark.
Senator Richards bill decreasing
from 20 to 10 per cent. the amount
OF money to be retained by the New
Castle County Levy Court, on road
contracts. was made a special order
for 2 o'clock, Tuesday, March s.
The Senate passed the following
Senate bills
Senator Robertson's bill, extend
ing the privilege OF the ballot to
women in all incorporated towns
and cities of the State on equal
terms with men. The measure also
subjects women to all taxes.
Senator Robertson's bill, author
izing the Young Mems Association
for Mutual Improvement. of Will
mington. to increase its capitaliza-
tlon from 100000 to S15O,O00.
Senator Palmer's bill requiring the
filing Of all property transfers in
ea11tA IOaAAg win AAAt SQQANI u
OF Assessment.
Would Lash Dope" Sellers.
The Senate yesterday afternoon
passed Senator Benefits bill. pro-
viding that the courts may add 20
lashes to the sentence imposed on
dope sellers" Senator Bennett, in
speaking for the measure, said II
the punishment for those engaged in
selling narcotic drugs illegally
we're more severe. it would have a
tendency to break up the dangerous
traffic.
Senator Lutz also spoke in favor
OF the bill. THE deplorable plight
| OF persons addicted to the use OF
drugs came forcibly to my attention
during a recent visit to the New
Castle County Workhouse. / believe
that this measure will hit those re-
| sponsible for this traffic" the Will
mington Senator said.
Senator Prettymans bill increas-
| ing the salary OF the Levy Court
/ Commissioners OF Sussex county
from $500 to 1900 annually was
made a special order in the Senate
for next Wednesday afternoon. The
reading OF the bill started a lively
discussion between Senators Palmer
and Bennett
Senator Palmer explained that tn,
Levy Court Commissioners per
formed many extra duties in addi
tion to attending regular meetings
He said, in his opinion, they should
receive the same pay as the same
officials in Kent county. while
have been opposed to salary in
creases, this is one case where tn,
merits are too big to be disregard
ed" Senator Palmer said.
Even though Kent and New Gas
tie commissioners are paid more,
see no reason for this increase" Sen
ator Bennett said. He stated that tn,
actual duties of the commissioner
required about 100 days a year, fo
which they we're being paid $40
day. In the section Of the count,
where live, we haven't seen a Lev
Court Commissioner in year.
The Senate also passed the Hous
bill amending the charter Of Delma
by extending the limits Of the tow
and making other minor changes.
r Insurance Men Have Hearing.
There was a hearing yesterday aft
, ernoon before the Senate Committe
on Insurance and Banking. when
! large delegation from the recentl
! formed State Fireman's Association
appeared in advocacy Of Senate
Allee's bill providing that insuranc
companies pay to the several fir
companies in the cities and towns
percentum OF their gross premium
J paid in those towns for the upkeel
and maintenance OF the fire com
panies.
L. w. Clifton. a member OF tn
Robbins Hose Company, was the frs
speaker. He read the bill and a,
amendment, the amendment bein
: that in the distribution OF the money
il shall be paid direct to the treas
urer OF the respective fire companie,
rather than to the treasurer OF tn
: town or city.
Mr.. Clifton pointed out in his ar
gument in favor OF the measure tina
such funds for the maintenance O
the several fire companies would b
b benefit in many ways. He state
that other states, including New Jer
sey and Pennsylvania, have simila
! laws.
? II. 3. Grieves, OF the Smyrna Fir
Company, and Mr.. Jones. OF Middle
town. spoke briefly for the bill.
: Senator Alice said the bill was bein
opposed by insurance companies. tn
main argument being that il woul
necessitate an increase in insuranc
rates
There was a hearing yesterda
Iafiernnnn hefnre the Senate Commit