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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
House, O., Feb. 2; Greensboro. Ind
Other Attempts Made.

House, O., Feb. 2; Greensboro, Ind,
Feb. 49,
Other Attempts Made.
Others attempts, partly successful,
which have supposedly been done by
the Chicago gang are, Mt Auburn, Ill,
JAN z, 1916; Glassford, ILL.,, Jan. II.
1917; PHO. Ill, Feb. 2, 1917 (hole was
cut through safe with gas. no explosive
used; Mansfield, H., burglars placed
ton and one-half safe on automobile
truck evidently planning to blow it
afterwards, safe fell off truck and rob-
bers fled) There have been all to-
gether fourteen safe blowing attempts,
partly successful evidently made by
the same bunch since last August.
1t is figured that seldom two men
work in the same crew. Another pc
culiarity about work of this gang is
that two banks in different sections Of
the country are often worked on the
same night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
RUSS FORCED
!! FROM HILLS
| BY ENEMIES
(By Associated Press)i

An offensive was undertaken yes
4erday by Austro- German forces near
The northern end Of the Roumanian
front southwest Of Kimpolung. The
Herman war office reports the capture
of several Russian hill positions. More
than 1900 Russians were taken prison
ers, together with eleven machine
guns and nine mine throwers.
In Macedonia the Italians made a
determined attack to regain their lost
hill positions in the bend Of the Cerha,
east Of Paralovao. according to Ber-
lin, which declares the attack failed
with heavy Italian losses.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
4 Wish EVERY
"How My Little
Girl Regained Her
Health"

"A1y daughter. Theresa Maria was subject tc dizzy
u,ended Father Johns Medicine so we decided te give
Il trial find it has given good results and she Is
improving fast Can highly recommend your medicine
lSigned) Mrs c. Borg. ao23 S. 18TH St, Phila., Pa
Father Johns Medicine is safe for all the family to
take because it is free from alcohol dangerous drugs
and is all pure and wholesome nourishnent Has had
more than 80 years for colds and throat troubles
and as a body builder. -. - 4 Z <s5v ~ u
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
Hasemeiier Plans
State Meeting!

President Hasemeier of the Indiana
Sunday School association today an.
nounced dates for the annual state
convention.
The convention will be held in
Terre Haute, June 10 and 20.
Efforts are being made to obtain
well.known speakers for the confer.
ence. w. c. Pearce, known in Rich
mond, w. A. Brown and Mrs. Mary
Foster Bryan of the international
stan will speak.
= VI. O. Excel will direct the singing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
BRITISH PUSH
LINE FURTHER
IN EAST Front
(By Associated Press)

The British are rapidly pushing
their way up the Tigris river toward
Bagdad. Today's official statements
from London on the Tigris operations
show that after forcing the Turks from
Kut-El Amara General Maude's forces
have pushed the Ottoman troops more
than thirty miles north Of Kut.El
Amara.
This indicates an advance OF some
fifteen miles since the last report and
places the British not more than sew
eity-five miles in an air Nline from
Bagdad. their objective.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
MOTHER KNEW the VALUE
: OF FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE"

my little girl. Alice Pauline. was run down
and had no appetite. A friend recommended
Father Johns Medicine which I gave her. She
: has improved wonderfully | wish every mother
knew about Father Johns Medicine for it GER
tainly did my little girl good tSigned)@ Mrs.
Paul Miller. Fl Washington Ave, White Plains,
\
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
|WEDS MISS NICHOLSON

Frank H. Townsend and Miss Opal
Nicholson we're married this morning
at 1890 O'Clock at the home of Mrs.
Bessie Lennard, 1027h Main street.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev, U. s. A. Bridge, pastor of the
Grace Methodist church, in the pres
ence of a few relatives. The bride
and bridegroom are both residents Of
this city. They will make their home
here, where Mr.. Townsend is employ
ed with the United Refrigerator com
pany. ~. !.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
BLAZE TAKES ROOF

A blaze originating from sparks com
pletely burned off the roof of dwell
ing at 266 Fort Wayne avenue. this
morning. The building is the property
Of Mrs. J. c. Whitridge and is rented
to the Mather Brothers company fol
the use of one of that company's EN-
ployes. The loss amounts to about
5000 1t required hard work on the
part of the firemen to prevent the com
plete destruction of the house. !
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
ENGINEERS MOVE ROOMS

Stationary Engineers in meeting last
night decided to move their organiza-
ton headquarters to 1Ok South Sixth
street. They will occupy the new
headquarters jointly with several 9th
er unions .~.F
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
GERMANY EXPECTS AMERICA
TO DECLARE WAR AT ONCE

be caused here than was occasicned
by Rumania's entrance into the war.
and a final break with the United
States would be likely to meet with
stoical indifference so far as the pub
lie at large is concerned.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
Extra Special

Special yard wide black Mercerized Lining
with a fine lustre finish for petticoats, lin
ings and children's boomers. Areg 10
uar soc value. Special, yard. ION
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28

The spitz is a domesticated jakal.s
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
Fancy Corduroys

Just three pieces of our 32-inch Corduroys
just the right shades for the new Spring
sport coat; the shades are new CT Ok
blue, old rose and white; yard. ep1eAO
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
New Spring Percales

New Spring Percales
35.pieces, no two alike, Of our best 36inch
Percales in the white, grey. cadet. navy and
black grounds with the fancy stripes, checks
and small neat figures. Also complete line
OF the plain colors, guaranteed to be 4 o.
sun and tub proof; special. yard. lCC
FANCY CRETONNES
A new line of Fancy Cretonnes' for the
Spring needs, the width is full 80 inches in
both light and dark combinations, H.
special per yard ................... 1ON
FANCY SILKOLINES
small lot of short lengths in fancy Silko-
lines. The width is full 36inch- M
To clean them up quick, yard. ...,.. lVC
FANCY TURKISH TOWELS
LOT No. Five dozen of a good heavy
Towel the size is 1Sx36, in fancy stripes
and plaids: special, 29c; Four for $1.oo
LOT No. 2-Ten dozen plain Huck Towels
in the all white; the size is 16x25 inches;
priced special. Zoe; Dozen $1.10
Pillow CASES
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
Wool Taffeta

A complete range of all the new Spring
shades in the 40-inch all wool Taffetas with
plenty of blues and greens, CT Ok
per yard V1sAO
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
BLEACHED BED SHEETS

We offer for few days limited quantity
of our special D. & L. Sheets. These sheets
are made from fine soft finished muslin,
full seamless with three-inch hem in three
sizes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
Sknting Serges


Five pieces of yard wide Wool BatiAc the
colors are pink, light blue, Russian green
Copenhagen blue and navy. Just the correct
weight for the onepiece dresses and E0o
chidrens wear, per yard. ....... CCN
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
40-inch Ottomans

We show complete range of our 40inch all
wool Ottoman in the new blue, Russian
green, grey. prune, navy and C1 E0
black, per yard 49,. p1sCV
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-28
PILLOW CASES

Our special Franconia Pillow Cases. made
from a fine soft muslin with wide two
inch hem
42x36-Special. 12Iac; for 47e
45x36-SpeciaI. 80. .15c; for SIC
nimit-Four to a Customer)
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30
Sacrifice Sale.

The W. j. Seitz property on
Main street has recently changed
hands and is now offered for sale
at a little over two-thirds of its
real value. The property con-
sists of a large lot, commodious
modern dwelling with bathroom
and water works, Another build
ing on the corner of the lot
which can be used for either a
business or dwelling house.
Barn and other outbuildings.
This is one of the most desir-
able pieces of property in West
Liberty and can be bought at a
great bargain. Apply to
Courier, West Liberty, Ky.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30
ness of which is out of all proportion t.
the revenue they produce.


The fundamental lines on which the
House bill should be modified are sum-
med mp herewith:
a. The amount OF new taxation
should be limited to .250OOOOOO-or
at the outset to $1.500000.0OO. To dc
more than this would be as unwise as
1t Is unnecessary. To do even this
would be to do more than has ever
been done by any civilized Govern.
mcnt in time of stress.
(2) The excess-profits tax based upon
n sound system ought to yield about
S500.000OOO.
GU The income-tax schedule ought to
be revised with lowering Of the rates
ON earned incomes below $4,000. and
with an analogous lowering of the
rates on the higher incomes, so as not
to exceed "a per cent A careful cal
culation shows that an income tax of
this kind would yield some $i50OO0,-
600 additional
~ The tax on whisky and tobacco
ought TO remain approximately M It is.
with n yield of about $230,OO0.OO0.
These three taxes, together with the
stamp tax at even the low rate of the
House bill, and with an improved au-
tomobile tax, will yield over 81 $780,
100000, which is the amount of money
thought desirable.
The above program would be in har.
mony with an approved scientific sys-
ten. 1t will do away with almost all
OF the complaints that are being urged
against the present. 1t will refrain
from taxing the CONSUMPTION of the
poor
Ii will throw far heavier burden
upon the rich, hut will TO, go 10 the
extremes OF confiscation 4 will oh.
viate Interference with Business and
VIII Keep unimpaircd The social pro-
ductivity of the community.
IL will establish just balance be-
tween loans and taxes and VII! not
succumb to the danger Of approaching
either the tax-only policy or the loan
only policy. Above all. It will keen
an undisturbed elastic margin. which
must be more and more heGYily drawn
upon as the war proceeds
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30

sible on articles OF quasi-lnxury rather
than on those of necessity.
(3) Excuses should be imposed as fal
as possible upon commodities in the
hands Of the final consumer rather
than upon the articles which serve prl
marily as raw material for further
production.
az Taxes upon business should BIZ
imposed as far as possible upon mel
earnings rather than upon gross re
ceipts or capital invested.
C5) Taxes upon income which will
necessarily be severe should be botll
differentiated and graduated. That Is
there should be distinction between
earned and unearned incomes and there
should be a higher rate upon the larger
incomes. 1t is essential, however. moi
to make the income rate so excessive
as to lead to evasion, administrative
difficulties. or to the more fundamental
objections which have been urged
above.
90 The excess profits which are due
to the war constitute the most obvious
and reasonable source Of revenue dur
ing war times. But the principle upon
which these war-proft taxes are laid
must be equitable In theory and eusily
ealculable In practice.
The Proposed Income Tax.
The additional income tax as passed
by the House runs up to n rate OF ~
per cent. This is a sum unheard of in
the history of civilized society. 1t must
be remembered that 1t was only after
the first year Of the war that Great
Britain increased her income tax TO the
maximum OF "a per cent, and that
even now in the fourth year of the war
the income tax does not exceed 42IS
per cent.
It could easily be shown that a tax
with rates on moderate incomes sub.
stantially less than In Great Britain,
and on the larger incomes about as
high, would yield only slightly less than
the S532 100000 originally estimated In
the House bill.
IL is to he hoped that the Senate win
reduce the total rate on the highest in.
comes to 34 per cent, or ut most to 40
per cent, and that at the same time il
viii reduce the rate on the smaller in.
comes derived from personal or profes.
sional earnings.
" the war continues we shall have 10
depend moro and more upon the in.
come tax. BY imposing excessive rates
now we are not only endangering ne
future, but are inviting all manner Of
difficulties which even Great Britain
has been able TO escape.
Conclusion.
The House bill contains other funda.
mental defects which may be summed
up as follows;
I'd II pursues an erroneous principle
In imposing retroactive taxes.
(2D II selects an unjust and unwork.
able criterion for the excess.profits tax.
81 II proceeds to an unheard- of
height In the income tax
CD II Imposes unwarranted burdcns
upon the consumption OF the comm.
nifty.
C5l II II calculated TO throw business
into confuslou by levylng taxes on gross
receipts Instead OF upon commodities.
co. II fails to make a proper use OF
stamp taxes.
Gl II follows I'm uustientla stsleln
IN its fiat rate on Imports. 81.
81 1t includes !. multiplicity r pet.
'y and unlqcratiys tSEesl ,be vgsaiiOus
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30

surplus Of social income Were this
absolutely necessary, the ensuing hav-
oc In the economic life OF the colnmuni-
ty would have to be endured. But
where the disasters are so great and
at the same time so unnecessary, the
tax-only policy may be declared i'm.
practicable.
Secretary McAdOo had the right in
stinct and highly commendnble cour-
age In deciding that a substantial por-
ton, at least, Of the revenues should
be derived from taxation. But when
he hit upon the plan of $3.50 per cent,
that is, Of raising one-half of all do
nestle war expenditures by taxes, the
question arises whether he did not go
too far.
The relative proportion of loans to
taxes Is after all purely business
proposition. Not to rely to large ex-
tent on loans at the outset of war is
a mistake.
Disadvantages of Excessive Taxes.
The disadvantages of excessive taxes
at the outset of the war are as follows:
l. Excessive taxes on consumption
Will cause popular resentment.
2. Excessive taxes on industry will
disarrange business, damp enthusiasm
and restrict the spirit OF enterprise at
the very time when the opposite is
needed.
3. Excessive taxes on incomes will de-
plete the surplus available for invest.
ments and interfere with the placing of
the enormous loans which will be neces
sary In any event.
4. Excessive taxes on wealth will
cause a serious diminution Of the in.
comes which are at present largely
drawn upon for the support of educa.
tional and philanthropic enterprises
Moreover, these sources of support
would be dried up precisely at the time
when the need would be greatest
5. Excessive taxation at the outset Of
the war will reduce the elasticity avail
able for the Increasing demands that
are soon to come.
Great Britain's Policy.
Take Great Britain as an example
During the first year of the war she
increased taxes only slightly, In order
TO keep industries going at top notch
During the second year she raised by
new taxes only 0 per cent. of her war
expenditures. During the third year
she levied by additional taxes lover
and above the pre.war leveD only
slightly more than II per cent. Of her
war expenses.
IL We should attempt to do as much
In the first year of the war as Great
Britain did In the third year Il would
sulice to raise by taxation 81, go. 600.
OOO II, In order to be absolutely on
Tue safe side, It seemed advisable 70
increase the sum to S1,500, 100000. this
should, In our opinion, be the maxi.
mum.
In considering the apportlonment OF
the extraordinary burden Of taxes In
war times certain scientific principles
are definitely established;
How Taxes Should Be Apportioned.
~ The burden OF taxes must he
spread as far as possible over the
whole community so as to cause each
individual TO share In the sacrifices ac-
cording to his ability to pay and ac-
cording to his share in the Government,
t2) Taxes on consumption, which are
necessarily borne by the Community ut
large should be imposedf far as pos
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30

IRAN IT, leaving Index so A. NJ makes
L. ~ train for Lexington Cincinnati leaving
Junction at III o6 a. m and due to arrive at Lexington %
connection at Jackson with l. N train for Hazard
La NJ train No leaves
connection at o. q r. Junction with
Cly ii DO am Caney II Is and Index 80 D. m
Returning 10 leaves D
m makes connection at O. X Junction No. at 45 D. m run
ng VIA Maoney and Clay City, due Lexington M Passengers
VINO desire to reach stations the old L.
should take this train.
~ train No. leaves Lexington II running via
irvine and Beatvl makes No
20 due to arrive Camel City at Is pm
his affords connections for Camel
City from both Lexington
ton Tor Index Caney and other Caney points
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30
$4,000 REWARD!

| will pay the sum for any
watch or clock which | cannot
put in good running order.
| do all kind of jewelry work.
The Public is cordially invited
to call in and see me when in
need of expert watch or clock re-
pairing. All work guaranteed.
Send by insured Parcel Post.
S49 w. B. LARKIN,
AT Bridge. Jaskson, Ky.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30
HOW SHALL We
PAY FOR THE WAR?
A Constructive Criticism on the
House Revenue Bill.
LOANS BETTER THAN TAXES
Five Reasons Why Excessive Taxes at
the Outset Of War Are Disadvantage
ous-Great Britain Example Worthy
Of Emulation--tiow the Taxes Should
Be Apportioned.
BY EDWIN r. A. sELIeMAN,

BY EDWIN r. A. SELlGMAN,
McVickar Professor OF Political Econ.
omy, Columbia University.
On May 20. 1917, the House of Rep
resentatives passed an act ito provide
revenue to defray war expenses ant
for other purpose" In the origina
bill as presented by the Committee OF
Ways and Means. the additional reve
nue. to be derived was estimated ut ST.,
S1O,420,O00. The amendment to the In
come tax, which was tackled on to the
bill during the discussion in the House
was expected to yield another $40, 600.
600 or $50,0O0,000.
In discussing the House bill, two
problems arise:
l. How much should be raised by
taxation?
ii. In what manner should this sum
be raised?
!. How Much Should Be Raised by
Taxation2
How was the figure Of $1,S0O,OO0,O 900
arrived att The answer is simple. When
the Secretary Of the Treasury came to
estimate the additional war expenses
for the year 1917-lS, he calculated that
they would amount to some. $4,000.
100000, Of which $3000,0O00 900 was 10
be allotted to the allies. and $4,000.
OOO'OOO was to be utilized for the do.
nestle purposes. Thinking that II
would be a fair proposition to divide
this latter sum between loans and
taxes, he concluded that the amount
to be raised by taxes was $1.S0O,OOO..
600.
There are two extreme theories, each
OF which may be dismissed with scant
courtesy. The one is that all war ex-
penditures should be betrayed by loans,
and the other is that all war expendi.
lures should be betrayed by taxes.
Each theory is untenable.
1t is indeed true that the burdens of
the war should be borne by the pres
ent rather than the future generation:
but this does not mean that they should
be borne by this years taxation.
Meeting all war expenses by taxation
makes the taxpayers in one or two
years bear the burden of benefits that
ought to be distributed at least over a
decade within the same generation.
In the second place. when expendi-
lures approach the gigantic sums OF
present-day warfare. the tax-only pol,
Icy Sapld requlrs more than the total
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30
Look Here For 1t.
Things we all ought to know
but which none of us can
remember, and often
don't know where to
look to find it.

(Of special interest to applicants for
school certificates who are not subscribers,
but who just drop in to get copy gratis.)
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30
Durable.

The admiration which Bob felt for
his aunt Margaret included all her at
tributes. 81 don't care much for plain
teeth like mine, Aunt Margaret" said
Bob, one day, after long silence, dur
Ing which he had watched her in
laughing conversation with his moth
or. ~ wish ! had some copper.toed
ones like yours."-Youth's Compan-
ION.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30
May We Pay Your Taxes?

Under the new tax laws Of Kentucky, money on de-
post in bank taxable at ten cents per $4,000 If not
on deposit bank it is subject to same tax as other per-
sonal property
At meeting of the directors of the Morgan County
National Bank of Camel City, KY, July 49, 1917 the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted 'The Morgan County
National Bank will pay taxes on deposits of regular GUS
toners, and make no charge therefor"
Assessment is made Sept deposited bank your money is
not required to be listed with Assessor.
Capital and Sup 100000 Morgan County National Rank
deposits. ''..... 2lOOOOO BY Custer JONES' Cashier
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30

It has been estimated by the United
States geological survey that North
Dakota contains 697OOO,OO0,OOO short
tons of Ignite in beds more than three
feet thick,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1917-08-30
State CT Ohio. City OF Toledo. !
InAa9 rARnNxf \ M

State CT Ohio. City OF Toledo.
Lucas County. S.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner OF the firm OF II. ]. Cheney
a Co., doing business In the City OF To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said flrm will pay the sum OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case OF CatarTh that cannot be cured
by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed I'm
my presence. this 9Th day OF December,
A. n. 1856
(SeaD A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu.
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials. free
r.. ]. CHENEY n co, Toledo. o.
Sold hv all Druggists. 7Sc.
Take Hairs Family Pills for consultation.
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Our printing is the kind that
gives class" to its users.

Make your pride in your town
the most noticeable thing about
YOU.
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CHANGE OF POLICY

Owing to the success of our Cash Sale we
have decided to put entire business on cash basis
l. Because it will eliminate all bad accounts
1t will save complex bookkeeping thereby cutting expenses
We selling wholesale houses allow for
cash payments ~ -
the leave the business in
better shape
1t will enable make prices thereby giving advantage
change Of policy
Continuing policy and change we will make
lowing prices ~ " wa ~ Wv ~