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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25
INNOCENT DIES IN FESTlFITY.
Combatants at Festivity Stay Their
Peacemaker.

Tamaoua. Pa. Jan. 25.-While act
ing as peacemaker, in fight at a
foreign wedding celebration held at
Hauto Sunday night. Frank Jacobs, Of
Hauto. was stabbed in the jugular
vein. and died shortly afterward.
The police rounded up Stephen ze-
lack. Joe Manshaw, Mike Gazzo, ami
George Gulka. participants in thf
fight, who were held without bail fol
a hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25
us. Supreme Court Sweeps
Aside Every Contention
Raised
NEW REVENUE SOURCE
Opens Way For Increasing Rate on
Great Fortunes to Help Pay For
National Defense.

washington, Jan. Eo.~1He iHSouS
tax was declared constitutional yes
terday by the United States Supreme
Court in unanimous decision, which
swept aside every contention raised
against it, and, in the opinion OF
congressional leaders, opened the way
for increasing the tax rate on great
fortunes to help pay for national de-
fense.
Proposals are pending in Congress
to tax incomes more than 81 ,OO0,O0O
as high as so per cent. Leaders on
all sides aree that out of the impe-
tus which the decision will give such
proposals is likely to come o definite
movement to levy on the revenues
from great private fortunes for some
of the millions the government must
raise to carry out the army and navy
increases.N
"The Supreme Courts decision has
absolutely unfettered the income tax
as a source of revenue" said Repre-
sentative Hull, of Tennessee, author
of the law. "The doubt is removed,
and Congress is left much freer to
act. believe Congress will take
n-.antage of the opportunity to
amend the law materilly. Without
any .naG s.al .or unjustitcharges. tear
be made to yield s1s5,ooo,ooo to $685.
100000 year, as against $S5,OOO,OOo
or $90,O0O,OO0 at present"
Representative Hull is preparing
amendments to carry the tax to in
comes below $4,000 and make graded
increases in the surtaxes on incomes
exceeding $4,000 year.
So far the problem of raising the
revenue for national defense, although
approached from many agnles, has
not been carried toward any definite
solution, because with the constitu-
tionality of the income tax undecid-
ed. administration leaders were re-
luctant to place too much dependence
on it.
In it's decision, the Supreme Court
construed for the first time the SIX
teenth amendment to the Constitu-
tion, under which the tax is levied,
and gave it the broadest interpreta-
tion possible, rejecting suggestions to
confine it's scope to narrow limits.
The decision was announced by
Chief Justice White, and was render
ed in the appeal of Frank R. Brus-
haber from the action of the New
York Federal Court in refusing to
enioin the Southern Pacific; of which
Brushaber was stockholuer, from
paving the tax. The case raised
substantially every point involved in
all the five income tax cases before
the court, with the exception of the
effect of the provision allowing min
ing corporations to make a per
cent deduction annually from gross
income for depletion of mines. This
provision is regarded as, being an
amendment to the old corporation tax
rather than feature of the income
tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25
IN MEMORIAM

sad and loving remen1-
brance of our dear husband and
father. ALBERT B. HOPKINS, who
departed this life one year ago to-
day, January 25, 1915.
By his devoted wife and children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

Col. R. E. Holz, provincial officer
for the Atlantic Coast Province, Sal
walton Army, with headquarters in
Philadelphia. delivered an address at
the NJ. E. Church South last night.
He was accompanied by Staff Capt,
C. B. Campbell, of Philadelphia, and
Brigadier Escott, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

An oyster supper will be given in
St. Johns Parish Hall on January
9th. from 5 to 1G o'clock, for the
purpose of raising funds for the i'm
provement of the grounds surround
ing the West End sc:ool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25
PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Committee on Fire of City
Council will offer for sale at puohc
auction at - o'clock, Saturday, jan
uary Goth. in front of the Market
House, the horse which has been used
by the Chief of the Fire Department
The committee reserves the right to
reject all bids,
25-4t. J. W. Summers, chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

Samuel H. Lunt, auctioneer, will
offer at public sale athoon tomorrow
in front of the Royal street entrance
to the City Hall. three lots, with the
improvements there on, on the north
side Of King street, near West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

As was previously mentioned in the
Gazette but omitted in the notice yes
terday, among the speakers at the
meeting for the Jewish war sufferers
at the Elks' Auditorium, tomorrow
night, will be the Rev. E: V. Reg
ester and the Rev. Louis Smet, of this
CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

James B. Williams, employee of
the pattern shop. Washington navy
yard, while at work yesterday, had
his left hand badly lacerated by be-
ing caught in a lathe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25
LOCAL .BREVITIEs

The regular semi-monthly meeting
of the City Council will be held to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

Oysters in ali styles at the Ram
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

STEAMED sOYsTERS AT JACOB
BRILI.'S FOOT OF KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

Norfolk Oysters at the Rammel
Cafe. ~.~s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

Norfolk Oysters at the Ramnel
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-25

Partly cloudy. tonight and Wed
nesday; warmer tonight. Mode
rate ,souIherly winds.
High tide 1923 a. M. and ll;s5
p. M
Sun rose 7:1o. Sun sets Sis.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
The Municipal 0wnership Reports.

AAS 4A0uASAPoA SWASAOAAAI AsSPvA 100
The strength of the so-called majority
report from the House District commit
tee on the municipal ownership bill has
been greatly weakened by the disclosure
that it was voted for by only as many
members as subsequently signed the mi
nority report. In other words, as far as
the submitted reports go, the committee
stands to 8, with five of the twenty
one members unaccounted for. Whether
these five are for or against the bill, or
are Indifferent on the subject, is not
known. In any case, they are not Of rec
ord, and thus the House is confronted
with opposing reports on the measure
signed by equal numbers. In these cir
cumstances the House would be justified
in recommitting the bill for a conclusive
report by an actual majority Of the COM
mittee for or against its passage. There
is, of course, no likelihood Of its consid-
Grafton at this session. Nevertheless, the
bill now stands on the calendar Of the
House with what purports to be ma
jority recommendation in its favor, and
it is therefore in position to be taken
up next winter. The House is entitled
to know precisely what the committee
actually recommends on matter of such
vital importance to the District COM
munity.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

ments was needed in the Department OF
Justice to carry forward important work
already begun, he was induced to under
take the task, and performed it 80 as to
add materially to his professional repu-
tation, and make him factor in politi-
cal affairs. He was one Of the men who
gave to the Hughes movement the i'm
petus that prevailed at Chicago.
Should Mr.. Wickersham meet Mr..
Knox in the Senate in tho next Con-
gress the republican party would be
much strengthened in that body. They
are forceful men who think straight and
talk clearly, and possess abilities asso-
ciable with much of the work Congress
in the near future will be called upon
to do. And New York and Pennsylvania
are states which at all times should con-
tribute of their best to the national leg
islature. Their stakes in the game are
very large.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Ohio.

In Ohio both parties at the primaries
made good selections-as matters stood,
maybe the best possible. Gov. Willis
and former Gov. Cox will confront each
other again, while Mr.. Pomerene and Mr..
Herriek will contest for the seat in the
Senate. All four are men of ability and
experience, and this insures . spirited
campaign.
Ohio is a great state, and politics is
played with skill there. Liking the
game. the good people early made a
study of it, and long have been distin-
guished at it. They have contributed to
national life many of the commanding
figures Of the past half century.
While in presidential contests the
state has oftener gone republican than
democratic, in local contests the demo-
Gratis have had their share of successes.
This accounts for the fact that Pendle-
ton, and Thurman, and Payne and
Hoadley, and Harmon figure in the rec
ord along with Sherman, and Hayes, and
Garfield, and Mckinley, and Hanna, and
Foraker, and Taft. It has been q field
where vigorous fighting was necessary
10 win.
The situation today is, as elsewhere,
the subject of tall claims by both par.
ties The republicans are talking in a
very confident key. Bull moosery hav-
ing spent its force, calculations are based
ON reunited party; and reunion, the
republicans assert, means an old-time
republican victory.
ca the other hand, the democrats are
Evening star., 1916-08-11
The Infantile Paralysis Problem.

The District health officer has gone to
New York to attend conference on the
subject of the epidemic Of poliomyelitis,
or infantile paralysis, now raging in
that city and spreading to other parts.
The matter has become one Of national
gravity. Washington is already infected,
number of cases having occurred here,
though the disease has not actually as
sumed epidemic form. Several cases have
been lately reported, and there is at
present some apprehension on the score
Of possible spread from these centers of
infection.
Under the present law, passed before
this disease was recognized as danger
ously epidemic in character, infantile
paralysis is not made the subject of
quarantine or placarding Of premises. In
view Of the terrible spread in New York,
however, with death rate Of nearly 22115
per cent, the situation here may have to
be considered with reference to the
emergency, regardless of the strict terms
of the law. It would be well for the
Commissioners to consider whether they
are not justified, at this stage, before
the disease has actually taken root here,
to move in prevention by adopting quar-
antine rules beyond those granted by
statute, under their police regulations
power. This power is broad and would
probably be interpreted by the courts if
invoked as sufficient to cover the adop-
ton Of preventive measures. The Com
missioners are authorized by statute to
make and enforce regulations for the
preservation Of life, health and property,
and assuredly this could be regarded as
including the right to quarantine estab-
lished cases, even though the quarantine
law does not mention this particular
disease.
Although the exact means of commu-
nicating the disease is not known, it is
believed that it can be borne by one who
is not himself q patient, but who has
been near a person afflicted. Therefore
a safe quarantine should include not
only the patient, but those in attend
ance. At present only the patient is
kept isolated here, and this is mere
matter of medical practice and not by
compulsion Of law or regulation. Doubt
less DR.. Woodward will obtain informa-
tion in New York which will enable him
to discuss with the Commissioners on his
return more specifically the question Of
an inclusive quarantine for Warrington
until all danger Of an epidemic here has
passed.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
1lth St and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Campaign Gossip.

There Is talk about GOODNESS in the
ranks Of aold guard" democrats. Al
the story goes, they were not pleased
With the selection Of Mr. Mccormick TO,
campaign manager, and are less pleased
now. The complaint is that he confers
too much with the President and toe
little with them. They feel sighted
Some Of them were veterans in national
politics before either the President OF
Mr.. Mccormick entered the field. They
are all dressed up with suggestions, and
nowhere to 60 with them.
Talk Of a similar kind is circulating
about "old guard" republicans. Mr.
Wilcox when selected to manage the
republican campaign was as much a
stranger to the leaders of that party as
was Mr.. Mccormick to the democratic
leaders. They would have preferred a
man of national reputation-one picked
from their own circle. At headquarters
they feel almost like strangers. They
are not Catching on" And so forth.
A nominee for the presidency always
selects his chief Of staff, and, of
course, his choice always falls on man
Of his acquaintance in whom he places
full confidence. Hence Mr.. Wilson and
Mr.. Hughes took the usual course, and
were within their rights.
That this talk on either side is with
out material significance is altogether
likely. While Mr.. Mccormick and Mr..
Wilcox are new to national life,
neither is novice in politics,
and both are probably we'll advised of
what lies before. Neither, therefore,
can be without appreciation Of the value
Of suggestions from veteran sources ;
and pretty soon probably such sugges-
tions will begin to reach them.
Indeed, when the contest gets under
way slackers will be few. Nearly every
trained politician will be found en-
gagged. Going fishing, or to China, will
not be popular. Men trained to poll
tics and fond of the game viii find this
years lure irresistible. So much
is new. So much is important.
So much depends on the result at
the polls. A second democratic
victory may mean many years of con-
troll by that party. A return Of the re-
publicans to power under 50 promising
a leader as Mr.. Hughes may mean an
other long lease to them.
Mr.. Mccormick is not newer to na-
tional life than was Mr.. Harrity Of the
same state in 1892; and Mr.. Harrity
steered Mr.. Cleveland to victory. Mr..
Wilcox is no more local figure than
was Mr.. Hanna in 1895; and Mr.. Hanna
not only steered Mr.. Mckinley to vic
tory, but became himself an influential
national quantity.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

talking Wilson strongly. They profess
to be able to see only him. They are
conjuring with his name, and insisting
that the character Of his one term en-
titles him to another.
While Mr.. Herrick won very high
praise as ambassador to France, that
may not be accepted as the sole or even
principal reason for his nomination. He
has been prominent in the politics Of the
state for years, and served satisfactorily
as governor. He has likewise an inf1u-
ential standing in the business world.
His name has several times been men
toned in connection with senatorial
contests, but until now he has never
had an opportunity to test his strength
for that Office.
Mr.. Pomerene is closing term half
of which has been served with his party
in full control of national affairs. This
has given him recognition at home in the
distribution of federal favors, and so he
has many friends in office. As he was
easily renominated, the presumption is
that he stands well with his party, and
will poll its full vote in November. He
stands well also with the administration,
and will receive assistance from it.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Travelling Cases for
Weekend and Short
Vacation Trips.

Mating and Rattan Cases are
largely used for weekend trips
on account of their lightness of
weight, weighing scarcely any
more when fully packed than
leather case when empty. We
have the best qualities.
Mating Cases, "a and o6 inch
sizes; $l.z5 to $3.50.
Rattan Cases, "a and 26 inch
sizes; $3.50 to SITS.
Cowhide Cases, "a, 26 and 2S
inch sizes; an exceptionally large
stock; $500 to $26.o0.
Weekend or Automobile Cases
of black enameled duck; heavy
quality, with leather-bound
edges and corners; cretonne lin
ing and removable trays; "a, a6
and 28 inch sizes; $3.s5 to $lA00.
Fourth seor. Tenth street.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Mr.. Wickersham and the Senate

Mr.. Wickersham and the Senate.
Mention is made Of George W. Wick
ersham in connection with the senate
rial race in New York. He is a very able
man, and would serve his state well in
the upper house Of Congress. There Is
but one announced candidate for the re-
publican nomination-Mr. Calder-and
none for the democratic nomination. It
is given out that Samuel Untermyer's
health will not permit him to offer, and
while Gov. Glynn is often mentioned he
has not openly encouraged a movement
in his behalf. The state of things has
given rise to not little wonder. So
important an Office in such a state at
this time should, one would suppose, de-
velop ambition in many bosoms.
Mr.. Wickersham as lawyer is Of the
high grade of P. c. Knox, and should
he offer for and reach the Senate the
case Of Mr.. Knox would be strikingly
paralleled.
When called by President Mckinley to
the Attorney Generalship, Mr.. Knox was
leader at the Pennsylvania bar with.
out thought or wish for o political ca.
reer. But as q lawyer Of his attainments
was needed in the Department Of Jus
tice he was induced to enter the new
field; and 50 readily did he fail in with
the new duties that his state sent him
to the Senate, where his success also was
marked. From the Senate he went to
the State Department upon the call Of
President Taft, and now he 10 on the
road back to the Senate. His nomina-
tion 10 equivalent to election.
When called BY President Taft to the
Attorney Generalship. Mr.. Wicksrsham
was . member Of the New York bal
without thought Or Wish for . political
career. But - . lawyer Of his attain.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Il must be conceded even by the dem
ocratic managers that Mr.. Hughes has
stood with entire fortitude the snapshot
photograph test which every campaigner
faces.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Leave to print cannot be expected to
content a member Of Congress when
campaign days call for expressions of
opinion.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Some close distinctions are necessarily
drawn in deciding under what circum-
stances q letter Of resignation may be
regarded as only a formality to gloss an
involuntary retirement.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Chairman Mccormick will keep a
sharp eye on the republican campaign
to check up any deviations from abso-
Lutte fact. And Chairman Wilcox, no
doubt, may be relied on to perform the
same service for the republicans.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Il is not likely that medical science
will allow another summer to find it un-
prepared to resist the infantile paralysis
germ.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
The Fashionable
Snaocks.

The Rembrandt model is one
of the prettiest new Smocks of
the summer; made of mercerized
poplin, in rose, Copenhagen and
white; shocked cuffs and pocket,
finished with sash. Sizes 16, Is
and 40, $2.25 each.
Third door, G street.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Exceptional Values in
Umbrellas.

You will need an umbrella
when you go away-now is the
time to get it.
Women's e6-inch Black Union
Taffeta Umbrellas, with carved
natural and mission wood han
dies; $I.75 each.
Mems 28-inch Black Union
Taffeta Umbrellas, with selected
wood handles; $I.85 each.
Main floor, G street.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Leaders Of the prohibition party still
have the privilege Of applauding the
war ON the demon rum waged by the
other political parties in various sec.
tions Of the country.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

The shark scare has abated. 1t is to
be hoped that the monsters in their des-
peration have taken to eating one an
other.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

The voice Of tho late summer insect
who announces "six weeks till frost" will
be as much admired as that Of any
campaign orator.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Unless the apparatus for locating
submarines has registered by this time
the battleships that waited at the three
mile limit will have to regard the case
of the Deutschland as one Of mysterious
disappearance.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Source Of Anxiety.

Source Of Anxiety.
De white folks make drefful stir
An act like dey's afraid;
Dey takes dat old Thermometer
An hangs it in de shade.
When it goes up in summers primo
Dey say it is shame;
An when it drops in winter time
Dey hollers jes' de same.
Dey talk about him at deif meals
An everywhere dey 90.
Dey won believe de way dey feels
Until he say it's 20.
Though all de guns dat shoot 20 fur
Dey faces without fear,
Dat little old Thermometer
Kin hand 'em all q skeef.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

An occasional escape from Sing Sing
serves to make the conduct Of the men
who stay behind the more admirable by
contrast.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

The European war will be held respon-
sible for an increase in the price Of
bread, as it is for nearly everything un-
pleasant that happens.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

The campaign issues represent differ
ences of opinion which the voting popu-
lation will have to arbitrate.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

The campaign tourist does not content
himself with sending merry post card
communications to the folks at home.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

A system Of porkless politics has fire.
quently been under discussion in previous
campaigns.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Sco6ers!
From the lndianapolis Nsws.

I FROM the lndi1napohs NeW0.
And somesimss the temperasufe gsSss gSs
sconers who have fun with the sport
shirt.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Some Bensfastor!

vsea tAs Balt4nses Anasiean.
And why not monument 70 the man
who invented too7
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Too Many Proclamatious.

Bf0m the UtIea Ftoes.
The scarcity Of print paper - readily
understood after reading war pFoclsnnA~
tions.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Valuable Characteristic.
Don't you know that automobile Of
yours is jokei"
"Yep." replied Mr.. Chuggins. "That's
the reason selected it. It's . great
thing to have . motor car that makes
people laugh when they sec it coming
instead Of getting mad"
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Benefit.

"Has the street car strike helped any.
bodyT
Eyes. It has benefited the disposition
Of tho man who was disagreeable II he
didn't get a seat. Now he's perfectly
satisfied to ride downtown any old way"
Evening star., 1916-08-11
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHu.ANDER JOHNSON.

A Condeseension.
"You women want to vote simply be-
cause the men do," said the man Of an
cient prejudices.
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne; "and
considering the number Of undesirable
men who are allowed to participate, !
think it's rather nice of US to be willing
to join in"
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Sound Superabundanee.
The mufler on our auto new
Is one Of its most useful things:
Oh, let's get one for sister Sue
To carry when she plays or singsi
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Silk and Chamoisette
Gloves for Summer

04ALA OS44AA
Gloves for Summer.
Silk and Chamoisette are the
gloves that women of fashion are
using this summer. Our assort-
ments are ample and the values
the best.
2-clasp White Chamoisette
Gloves, all sizes; SOC, 75c and 85c
pair.
2-clasp Silk Gloves, in white
and black; all sizes; soc, 75c and
l$I.oo pair.
I6-button-length Silk Gloves,
in black and white; all sizes; 85c
pair.
! Main floor, center.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

Preserving the Constituencies.
"A wise man may change his opin.
ions"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum; 'but
as a rule, If he is really wise, he'll be
careful about letting on that he has
done co."
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-12-02

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