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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-29

neighborhood were kept in boxes lashed near the stern of the boat. They were big, bulky things, filled with high ex- plosive-safe enough while held in leash but deadly if the two pins that held the firing mechanism were removed
 The waves breaking over the ships stern tore one of the boxes loose, toppled it over, rolling the bomb out of it. The box went overheard, but the bomb slid and sloshcd and rolled about on the deck.
 The safety-pins come out!' someone shouted.
 Every man of the crew realized the danger, for every shift of the bomb threatened destruction and death.
 CAPTURES ROLLING DEATH
 To venture into that part of the ship, with the waves dashing over it, meant to risk being carried overheard. The man who ventured into it with sudden death rolling around from side to side at every lurch risked his life.
 But Mackenzie did not hesitate an in. stant
 The next moment he had flung him self down into the flooded rear deck and, on all fours, was reaching for the plunging cylinder.
 He had his arms almost about it when it broke away. He lunged for it again pul Iile up OI lHc SHlp SpOlleu HIS try and once more it escaped him. Waiting for what seemed a better chance, he made a third attempt to grab it. This time, just as he appeared to have his hands upon it, the Remlik gave a roll that flung the huge charge back upon him, almost crushing him. He barely saved himself, but turning quickly fell upon the bomb and held it. Upending it in a momentarily steadier interval, he sat upon it-sat calmly until lines could be run to him with which he lashed it down
 SAVES SHIP AND CREW
 In recommending that the medal of honor, the highest decoration America. has to give, should be conferred upon Mackenzie, the commanding officer of the Remlik said:
 Mackenzie, i'll acting as he did, ex- posed his life and prevented the probable loss of the ship and entire crew Had this depth-charge exploded on the quar- terdeck with the sea and wind that ex- isted at the time, there is no doubt that the ship would have been lost
 Among the destroyers of the United States navy you will find the John Paul Jones, Decatur Lawrence, Farragut Porter, Dewey and Ingram.
 Where did you get that last name:" somebody asks. "The others are fa- mllar. but who was Ingram?"
 The Ingram is the first ship of the navy to be named after an enlisted man, and it was my pride and pleasure to break a long-established precedent by
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
IMPORTANT FACTORS.
Bt<tha Deaths and Marriages AfgeCt
Materially Income Tax Returns.

Bi<ths- Deaths and Marriages AffeCt
Materially Income Tax Returns.
MILLIONS 1 babies were added 20 fam
lry Crclss eaoh of whom brings asa ak
snnption of 500 IN the parents income
tax return Widows and wfdoEers who
lost their huebands or wives during
the ysar are especially affected. They
arw single for the purposes Of the In
income tax hw and are granted only
an erarnps40n Of $1,000. unless the head
Of family Psrsons who were n
vUrosd or separated by mutual agree
rnsn9 during the year also must con
slider themselves as single persons.
The status OF the taxpayer on De-
csznner 81, 1920. determines the amount
OF the exemptions II on that day the
taxpayer was married and not living
with wife or husband on December 81.
he exemption is only $1,000,
Persons VINO reached majority dur
ting the year and whose earnings for
that period amounted TO 81 900 or more
on 81. 900 or more. according 70 their
marital status. must nle "A return and
pay a tax on their net income In excess
Of those amounts TO avoid penalty
rhe return must be IL the hands OF
Collector Of Internal Revenue. Fl T.
Graham, on or before midnight OF
March Is. 1921.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
lNDORSE CITY CHARTER.
kiwaniars Unanimous on Bill and
Sign Petition to That
Effect.

Members OF the Kiwnnis Club al their
weekly luncheon yesterday unanimously
indorsed tho bill known as Senate 1911
72T. calling for a new city charter for
calling for a new city charter for tho
the city Of Wilmington.
There was not a dissentng voice
when President Corey Of the club asked
for the negative vote and in addition 70
nsnins a petition 10 the Legislatur'A
urging Tho paasage Of the measure,
many Of the membars took plank peti-
tousz with theIn and viii get signatures
frzrrn citizens, also urging tho measure 9
adoption by the General Assembly
Josiah Marvel prior tn the vote taken
on the charter resolution. made =
vsrrr~ous plea for and told the XII
santans that practicnllv Democrats and
Republicans ware working under covex
eor tho defeat II the hill lie argued
that no matter what politics "a man had
nationally. that III Affnirs of municipal
government nc had the right 20 eser-
cise his best Judgment for the best
men and the best method or conducting
afTAsy>
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
OPPOSES REpEAI.ER.
Senator Wolcott Says Law and Order
Society ia Useful.

The following letter from United States
Senator Josiah O Wolcott, at Washing
ton, received yesterday BY Joseph S.
Hamilton president Of the Law and Order
Society of Delaware, is self explanatory.
It refers TO House bill No 23s N the
Delaware Legislature. IL says
Dear Sir. This refers 20 the bill intro
duced m the Legislature Of Delaware re
pealing tho oct which allows oue-haf
Of the fines IN certain cases 10 be paid
70 the Law and Order Sqoiety The net
which IL in proposed 20 repeal has been IN
existence for quite number of years Ny
eight wears Of connection with the prose
cutting Office In Delaware leads me % be
lieve that IL was wise IN the first instance
20 pass the act, and that being the oase, Il
would not be unwise 20 repeal It. The Law
aud Order Society engages IN field Of
activity of nioh nature as 20 relieve the
prosecuting department Of the State Of
much work, which. but for the activity Of
this society. would constitute n consider
able additional burden TO the attorney
generals Office Very truly YOURS,
"JorIah @. Wolcott
TIE evening congregation Of ~ Pauls
NJ. L Church last Sundss composed nf
about | 200 persons, voted unanimously
10 petition the Delaware Legislature to
defeat the repeater. Rev. Carlisle l.
Hubbard, the pastor. lauded the work Of
this Organization and especially the I'm
tiring efforts Of its special agent Frank
+ Haley
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
EVERY EVENINGS PRIZE
OFFER INTERESTS STATE
Young Woman in New Castle is
Adjudged the Winner In
Contest Today.

The limerick offer Of Every Evening is
proving popular not only IN this city,
but throughout the state Today's honor
goes 10 New Castle, and Miss BerthG
Lambson is the lucky one Her limerick
is printed here
Mrs Newlywed wanted maid
In an ad ! n Every Evening she ssid
And 10 hcr delight
She got one that night
So now she feels amply repaid
The second choice goes to Mr. Moore
Of the I : engineer 5 office The limerick
submitted IS ns follows
4 meat cutter fresh from Der sea
Said. That al was welcome 80 me;
With she'll, pep and gun
We put Fritz on the run
II shell barks Will Bun Run history
Third choice goes 70 George Leslie
Schaffer 1905 West Third street which
roads as follows,
A charming young BRIDE. MarEie Wood
Sal, IL cooking she WASH 80 good
Help Ad one day
Brushed her troubles away
And brought her q cook that sure could
Hundreds from al over the state are
submitting hrerioks those ont -ot town
having m equal show with residents 81
Wilmington
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
DOVER MASONIC EVENT.
Lodge Tenders Reception to Grand
Master HiQhfield and Stan.

An official visit was paid the Dovcr
Lodge of A. F.and AM, ,Tuesdaynight by
Grand Master William J. Highhold and
his staff A banquet and entertainments
with Philadelphia talent, in the Hotel
Richardson Dover, was rendered the
visitors, who included the following
officers: Grand Master Highield, George
G. Williams, deputy grand master;
James T. Chandler, grand senior warden;
Grover c. MaoNameo. junior grand
warden: Granville p Alexander, grand
senior deacon, james G Robinson, junior
grand Deacon John L krause, grand
senior steward J @ Highiield, Jr., acting
grand chaplain; DIR, W III Speer, grand
marshal
About 400 OF the Dover lodge members
were present The guests had an exoep-
tionally enjoyable time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
OF
WASHINGTON DAY
Plans for Local Demonstr alton
Contemplate Patriotic
Program.

The ioint prnarntions for the ceiebra~
tson od Washinrton's Birthday Of the
various patriotic societies Of the city have
been concluded by the executive com
fnttee. The completed program IN
clud.s patriotic concert in the City
Building on next Monday night, story
telling meeting with music, IN the GleeD
Theatre on Tuesday morning, and yislt
To historical points Of the city in the after
noon.
Governor William p. Denney and his
staff, and members of ouncil will be IN
vitod 10 attend Mayor William G.. Taylor,
Of whose instance the affair was arranged
will be present Mt each NJ the gatherings
and members Of the O. A. r. viii be special
guests at the patriotic concert, ~ the tty
Building on Monday night This function
will include sinFing by local Elee club,
folk dancing, tableaux, as well rs the con
cert, which will be gwen by the Phil
harmonic band
At tho Queen theatre meeting on Tues
day morning there will be storytelling,
orchestrnl selections, tsbleaux, and Tag
ceremony Tho flag vii be placed N the
charge of boys representing the schoois,
by Adam stenple, of the @ 4 x.
The pilgrimage IN the afternoon VIII
yfcrf Mt the old CtfY 6Ai, WflPfe dphh
Nields. will give the history Of that build
inp From there the proceeslon will Visis
rnnny other historical points, finally reech :
ing the new City Building
AT the meeting of the committee yeetrF-
day IL waa announced that twenty local
organizations, including the neighbmhood
hod;es. will hold open house on Tuesday
night, and render appropriate programs.
The various societies were represented
At the meeting as follows Society n
Colonial Danes. by Mrs Garrett ard
Mrs Peter Wright: Daughters Of 1879,
hy Mrs Thomas Mum: American legion.
by L. II Smith Sons Of Veterans by
Charles Runner. Il A r. by J : Litzen-
berg and g A Frlshrnuth
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
HOME BUILDING I..sGs.
Not Keeping Pace with Construction
Of Factories In T.. S-

Not Keeping Pace with Construction
Of Factories in r.. s.
Philadelphia. Feb l7-Buildrng Of
homes for wur<ntz msn and rfSufr
Families In American cities IN not keep
ing pace with the number 0f factories
beins built, said John hlder. manager
Of the Civic Development Department
OF the Chamber of Commerce Of tse
United States.y yesterday az the Philadel
phia Chamber uf Commerce conference
on building construction.
Mr. Ihlder said ne based hfv Stxte-
inesIt upon figures gathered IN II rep
r-esentnfive cities Of the country. rns
statistics, ne said. showed decided
falling or IN the number Of homes srecr-
ed IN the last few years bat a marked
gain IN the number Of factories and
manufacturing esta hhshments-
Such 8 program, NIr. Ihltisr said
~y>annot lons be continued. without the
workshops themselves feeling It's Ii
enectA Probably they would os feel-
ing 81 today were i not for the great
anCunt Of unemployment"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
More Trouble For Polk.

John Wealey Polk Negro, Il years old
who escared from the Ferris Industrial
School last surngnsr, and has been serving
eix-nloErths sentenoe In the Hudson
County. y j., Penitentiary, VII be
rearrsetsd bv Delaware officers on Satur-
DAY. when Recessed by reason Of expira tior
s sentence. His uIsezpired term Of IS
months az the Industrial School is on
CONVICTION Of Irnproper conduct toward
. girl under age.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
AMERICAN REPOR TED
DEAD Is FOUND ALIVE

Mexico City. Feh l7-R 4 Case,
ar America who several weeks ago
WIS reported r. have been killed by the
ArrietG brothers who started = small
uprising in the STATE Of Dursr gU, Is alive,
it was announced by the War Depart
unent last night. Il was admitted be Was
injured duI7ng & clash with the outlaws
near PilOnes. but Il was said he We COL
valescing from ms WOUNDS N the village
of CaleIas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
MOTOR CAR BTDs
Mary Received by the Levy Court for
New Automobile.

Bids were received by tbe Levy
Court YESTERDAY from Cahll & Co.,
- al -s35 for q Dodge touring model
,utomobile. with s435 trading II allow
anee or the Overland now il use, from
he wilmington Automobile % for q
Chevrolet fve-passengeI automobile,
II 4A0. allowance for used oay u be de-
crrnred after inspection; the Whining
ror Nash Motors Co, Nash four -pass,,n b ger
touri. model. sl,495.25 net, $50 allow
snoe for used cars.
The bids were referred 70 the committee
~ the whole
Blds for stationery and supplies Al
anti prices were received from the Mer-
chAntile Printing Co, the Delaware Type
writer and Sales Co, G. /. Thompson.
Wilmington Printing 90, Buffers, Inc,
Walsh Brothers, Star Printing Co, Cha
NJ Smih Co., Wilmington Typewriter
and Supply q Cam Brothers and .Ionu
SmltL These bids were referred 70 The
printing committee for reports ID Tie coin
nattee u lie whole
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
COUNTY FUNDS.

County Treasurer W : Burris yes
terdav reported 70 Levy Court bal
ancc Of $3.50. 700 % 70 the credit Of New
Castle county and 1928 90 to Mlacella-
neous Roads account
Tho hundreds have balances ~ follows
Christlana. slp. .968 t6, Mill Creek 8 g0s :
". White Clay Greek, s4,0i074, Pen
cader, s4,504.42; Red Lion, ~. i0T 04
". Georges, sg,640 &c; AppoqIinimir,k,
s2,65g s5; Blsckbird. 81, ,s38 %; Brandy-
wine s5Ca. .0q
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
Linle Miss Has Birthday Party.

Mildred Mae Moffett was gwen
party at her home, 24l7 Jefferson street
on Monday evening in honor of her
fourth BIRTHDAY anniversary. Mildred
received many useful and beautiful
presents aud many pretty valentines
Refreshments were served
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
BUILDING PERMITS.

The Buildirzz Inspector Office has
approved plans and issued permits for the
following projects
Market street, 1906 II T. Thomas,
owner " y Haddock, and Co builders
attentions. 81 900
TatnalI street. 424: r Graznateo, owner
and builder; alterations $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
poor RICHARD REVIVED.
[. :. Department Of Agriculture An
nounces Farmers Almanac.

nounces Farmers Almanac.
Washington. Feb II Uncle Sam has
revived benjamin Franhlins Poor
Richard Z spirit at least
Publication OF a Farmers Almanac
much after the STYLE ot Franklins cpl
granmatic hounhv> t. growers was an
rouuced vestarday ny the Department
Of Agriculture
Beware Of false prohpets declare $
one caution 'Dont plant By the moon
trlt get the best seed and prepare tie
seed bed then plant when soil and mois-
ture conditions eye night
The book contains seasonal advice on
al farm topics sad is designed as an index
as well as u avaIlsble governments pub
lications on any specific subject
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
Tlremen's Relief Ladies' Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Volunteer
Firemsn Relief Association has post pom
led the meeting which was 70 have boon
held last night until next Wednesday
eycnlng II will Re held ~ 81 Fast Four
teenth street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
Stop Guessing
Try Pyramid
n You have Come 10 suCh Misery
as Itching or PrO1rudibg Piles
Try Pyramid Pile SuppOsi-
tories
Pyramid Pile fSuppositories have
haar the nnllen hnl0 TeilAnEn for

more than two decades. You've no
idea what blessed relief is until
you use Pyramid Get a 60c box
today al the drug store anyw here
In the T. s. or Canada. but do not
take any substitute.
They are used in the privacy OF
YOUR own home and you can have
. free trial bs sending your name
and address to pyramid Drug Co.
e7 Pyramid Bldgu Marshall. Mich
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
Rnmmage Sale.

A r1mnage sale VIII be held at Sixth
and Penn streets Friday and Saturday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-17
Courldering anme Law.

The House deferred unrfi tod.y SC
aon oa the House hn curing deSects
1 tns D1,oe aws making the closed
ssascn for doves Until August !. 1928,
and Cne op~o season for doves there
i.ftsr from August / 20 DeceInbeT y
.1akfna the open season for foxes from
fant.aSy 20 Deceurosr 81 and making
the open season fu uuSlCTats from
Deoa7nber : 20 March 10 q the Sue
-esins yeer, except on hank meadows
n New Castle county. where the open
.eason would be extended 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-05
LOCAL TRAVELLING
 MEN MEET TODAY

All travelling men of Birmingham are requested to meet with Charlie Abrams at the Chamber of Commerce promptly at noon today to make fur ther plans for the benefit baseball game between teams of the L. c. T. and T. P. A., which will be staged some time in Navy
 , very enthusiastic meeting was held last Saturday, but attendance was mot up to standard. MT. Abrams states that he is expecting a much more gratifying attendance today than last Saturday.
 It has not yet been decided to which local organization the proceeds of this years game will be donated, but the recipient of the fund will probably be selected today. These games between these two rival organizations have be- come annual classics and are always well attended by the fans of Birming ham. The proceeds are always turned over to some worthy charity or or ganization, and the travelling men are to be commended upon the help that they havc given the needy of Bir- mingham
 It is the special request of Charlie Abrams. who is managing the affair this year, that every local travelling man who is able be present at today s meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-05
ENSLEY DEFEATS
 JUNIOR PAINTERS
BY H. ANDERSON

Yesterday afternoon the fast Ensley High school quintet defeated Simp- son High in close and exciting battle The two teams were pretty evenly matched and the game was even closer than the score of 19 to 14 in favor of the Yellow Jackets would indicate.
 The game started off with a rush and the Simpson boys, by hard work managed to pile up a score of 12 to in their favor during the first half
 However, the Ensley five came back strong in the second half and com plctely outplayed their opponents. By several brilliant field goals and some clover pass work, they rapidly over came Simpsons early lead and at the end of the final period the score stood 19 to 14, in favor of the Yellow Jack cts.
 The game was featured by the play ing of the whole Ensley team and the work of the Jackets captain Polly Scokel, in particular. Senn and Engle- bert played a fast, snappy game for Simpson. F
 The Ensley team is planning a four day road trip next week and will play several of the strongest team in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-05
CAPTAIN SHELTON
 COMES ID R. 0. I. |.
Will Assist Colonel R. M. Mo- Ian, Commandant of the
 Birmingham Unit

Capt George M. Shelton, Philippine scouts, retired, has arrived and reported for duty with the unit of the Reserve Officers Training corps of the Birming- ham high schools.
 Captain Shelton has had 2s years serv- ice in the army. 19 of this he has spent in the Philippine Islands. Captain Shel- ton wears the congressional medal of honor. the highest decoration awarded to officers and enlisted men for valor in action.
 Company 'I,'' Twenty-third infantry, on
 the 36th of April. 1900 at Port La Pax, on the Island of Lyete, Captain Shelton. then a sergeant, was the .only one of killed. In the advance against strongly entrenched position of the insurgents. two of the men were killed and two
 wounded. Captain Shelton, at the risk of his own life. succeeded in reaching one of the wounded men, Sergeant
 Wyeth, and carried him to a place of safety For this deed of valor. Captain
 In action against the insurgents during the Philippine insurrection, five men of Shelton was awarded the congressional medal of honor.
 One hundred and eighty-six new stu dents have applied for enrolment in the Reserve Officers Training corps, since
 the new semester. making total en- rollment of 72S in the local unit. Two additional companies will be or ganized at Central High school and pos sibly one additional company at Ensley High school. This will be an opportun- ity for the promotion of several com missioned officers and n-commissioned officers, the selection of these being made of those students who have been longest in the unit, and who have shown
 themselves qualified for the grades to be filled.
 The new students who are being en- rolled will be equipped as quickly as their physical examination has been com
 pleted.
 The act of Congress authorizing the Reserve Officers Training corps requires all boys enrolling to be physically quail flied for military training and not less than IA years of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-05
RILEY BRUSH WINS HIGHEST HONORI INV
 AMATEUR TRIALS

Grand Junction, Tenn, February A. Riley Frush. setter dog owned and handled by Dr. P. K. Phillips, Cincin- nati, O.. won the amateur champion ship of the associated amateur field trials club here today in close com petition.
 This is the highest honor in anna teur field trials circles, for, to com pete, dog must have won place in the field trial events of the association composed of 14 clubs. Riley Frush won the all-America championship in Janu- ary at Letohatchie.
 Riley was put down with the setter chester Valley, Blue, owned by R. M. Hecksher of Philadelphia, and han dled by pr. W. F.. Harris, Wilmington, Del. Riley Brush hunted wider than his brace mate and handled his bevies perfectly. To test him out thoroughly the judges put him down next with the pointer. NOttley's Top, owned by J. K. Ottley. Atlanta Ga. Top had run a fine race in the morning. but. al- though he was fresh, Riley Frush out pointed him completely, gaining the championship.
 This stake closed the field trials season of the b.y circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-05
TELEPHONE RATES AS PER SCHEDULE
Knox Tells Why Company Alp. peaIed Case -CamoufIage,
 States Attorney Brewer

Rates now being charged by the Southern Bell Telephone company for
 it's service are the rates contained in the shedule approved by the Alabama public service commission, according to George Knox, manager of the com pany here.
 The increased rates were made ef- fective January IS, according to Mir. Knox, and bills are going out to sub scribers with san item listed as "bal- ance due on>January exchange service, revised rates effective January 16.' Exchange service for February is being billed at the new rate, an in- crease of approximately 20 per cent in all branches of service, MT. Knox says. What the company is seeking now" he continued, "is to obtain the
 additional 12 per cent increase in rates
 which the commission did not see fit
 to grant in it's decision of January 1S.
 That is the reason our legal depart
 ment has entered our appeal in the cir cult court at Montgomery" Telephone company officials also
 stated that subscribers were paying
 the increased charges with little or no protest
 The appeal of the Southern Bell Telephone company to the Montgomery
 circuit court was characterized as
 "camouflage" by Walter Brewer of the city's legal department He described
 it as an attempt to make the people think that the public service commis-
 sion didn't give them practically ev- erything they asked for in the orig inal decision"
 "As to whether the new rates can
 be charged by the telephone company, | I have not reached any definite con-
 clusion," said MT Brewer. T am in
 clined to the opinion that they have no right to prosecute an appeal and at the same time collect the new rates" Mir. Brewer said that there was no
 doubt of the ability of subscribers to telephone service who paid the in-
 crease to recover in the event the de- cision is vacated and annulled.