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The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
Tax On English Excess
Earnings Reaches
80 Per Cent
BUSINESS NOT
DISCOURAGED
Continually Expands
Despite Huge
Levies
BY LOWELL NELLErr


Ffdf Coftcrp9n uitei pregs
LONDON. Aug 10 You cannot
take all the profit ont ~ war with.
ont disaster 10 The normal business
structure. This is tho view of the
British government But you can
commander that profit for the uses
of the state after IN has been made
This Is what the government is do
INK The present fiscal year Vill
show billion dollars commau
dcered one of ihc government Anan
ciers told The United press today
The views ~ this financial author
ity were sought that ihe british plan
might BE- outlined to Americans
now discussing The subject of OK
ceFs proafs as one Of their hic war
problems
The year ending March 81. no
british government claimed ana TO
ccivcd s70o GOO COO as ns share ~
excess business profits or so ror
cent ~ the total excess The hd
lion dollar anticipation IS based on
'he now SO per cont TAX now I'm
force
'Therc has boon sowc arcumonf
against making tho FAX as high az
S0" said 'ho nfod Pres inform
ant "on mo ground tbat q would
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
ENCOURAGE WAR PROFITS,
THEN TAKE THEM FOR
PEOPLE, BRITISH PLAN

discourage enterprise and thus de.
feat l's own purpose, The objection
came from theorists. rather than the
businessmen themselves however
Business certainly shows no signs
of d.scouragemcnt
Earlier ln me war the govern
mcnf took only 81 per cen, of ex.
cess profits The increase 20 the
point where only 90 per cent IS left
f0 The business concern has been
gradual
This docsnf mean. il was ex-
planned "thai these concerns are al
lowed profits Of o0 per cent II
means only that H. their wartime
profit ar' above their peace time
profits thet may retain only 20 per
cert Tho taxation of their normal
profits continues just The ame tho
this taxation too is ar much high
81 rate than it was before the war.
Many NAYS of reaching those cN
Coss profits We're considered. bur tho
one adopted appealed 10 vs. because
of its simplicity We had the means
IN existence for ascertaininV what
The profits had bcon in the wears i'm
mcdla's sly preceding the war and
computing The Inference after thr
war hog. ~ our income tax records
and maclnor, removed many OF tho
diHcnltioe Practically the only con
rcrns whose nroff- could not hc ~
rorfaipcd readily are concerns do
iuc too small business TO come
Within the operation ~ fho act
4
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10

ceiving hospital The boys skull
was fractured Stanley Kuckcick.
SO 971 Medhury-ave., who drove the
machine which killed Carl s held
by The police on charge of man
slaughter
Mia Angelo. hve years old. was
struck down by a machine N front
OF her home. No 253 Franklin ST.
Thursday night. and 1t IS reported
that she is dying from a fractured
skull Ray Bidigare. No 37N Belle
yue ave. driver OF the machine. and
Joseph Strattou. No 562 Melfrum.
ave. companion OF the driver we're
arrested on a charge OF reckless
Grant Connore. aged 5. No 4S7
Martinst. was struck by "a bicycle
driven hy Hubert Montrio. No $40
Cen'ral-ave and sustained double
fracture of his left leg Tho acct.
dent occurred near connoro home
Barney T. Branham. "a years Old,
No 9il MitChellst. sustained minor
injuries when struck by An auto driv'
on by Joseph A. Ashford. No 1924
Gratiot ave. Thursday nirht as re
was stepping from the curb The
accident occurred az Brushst and
Fast Grand-blvd
William Smith % years old No
f26 iillihridgc ave. sustained 4
broken leg when he jumped from a
pickup" car OF The Timken Axle
company on Jcffersonave neal
Crane ave, Thursday afternoon lie
WIS taken 10 Receiving h0spifal
Hazel Topp, who Was struck hJ ar
auto two days sgo. is expected tC
die She Is in Receiving hospital
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
new LAW
TO AID IN
CLEAN UP
Lettering Statute Gives
Police Fresh Grip
On Crooks

Aided by the lettering law which
went into effect today, the police
will start new campaign against
vice in Detroit
Police Commissioner Couzens has
given orders 10 the cleanup squad
10 arrest all persons Of suspicious
character and take them 10 court
Gamblers. confidence men. cadets"
and disorderlies will fall into the
police dragnet
The lettering law. passed 20 make
valid an ordinance Of the city. per
mits conviction OF any person ar
rested for disorderly conduct or sus-
picion of such conduct when II can
be shown that the arrested person
has no lawful means of support
1T is often the case" said Com
missioner Couzens. that we are
sure OF our men and women whom
We arrest. but We lack the immedi-
ate evidence We NAV he sure
that a house rs harboring disorder
lle. s-- r~~-~-~ they are so well
protected that We cannot see money
change hands or secure direct evi
dence that n is passed We have
been unable 70 secure convictions.
Gamblers and handbook men
might easily conceal for a time nj
least. the means OF their doing bust
ness. and We would lack the eyi-
dcnco tho court requires 20 secure
a conviction.
But we know pretty well just
whore all tho law breakers of ,he
dlsorderly type are located. and ~o
can put our hands on them most
any time With this new law IN
erect. giving us the oppor'unity io
secure sentences up 20 500 dne or
90 days in Jail for the people of Che
underworld. We expect 90 clean n.y.
Detroit
Tho poNce VIII arrcct characters
of bad police records who seem io
be without lawful means of up
port 4 few arrests of ths typo are
expected 20 telp drive o'hcrf fr7n
the city The cleanup squad has
records ~ the location of 500 dts
ORDERLY vomon i0H cadets. 700
confidence mon and 500 gamblers
fceathae to lic1f H7q,e
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
Russian Troops Are
Slowly Downing
Hun Drive

LONDON, Aug 10.-British guns
today continued their steady pound
ing Of the German trenches in Flan-
ders preparing the way for a further
infantry advance as soon as the.
weather permits Maneuvering OF
troops across the open country Is at
present impossible owing 10 the sea
OF mud churued up by shell fire
which covers the space between the
hostile battle lines
zThe artillery nre however, Is in
creasingly effective. whole sections
of the German front having been lit
orally blasted on the face OF the
earth by the high explosive projec-
tiles.
Russian forces in Bukowina have
stopped the advance OF the Teutouic
armies and are desperately resisting
their further attempts TO go forward.
A desperate struggle Is also aging
on the Rumanian front with the Rus
o-Rumanian troops holding their
own
French infantry in the Ypres sa-
liSnt scored slight gains In local ac-
tions Thursday.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
TWENTY GREEKS
ARE NABBED IN
COFFEE HOUSE

In roundup OF gamblers in the
coffee house at No. % Monroe-ave.,
20 Greeks were arrested by Detec-
tiyes BurKhard'. Hendricks, and
Price OF The cleanup squad Thurs
day night. and were held over night
for investigation.
This place has been raided nearly
80 times, but because of the three
bolted and guarded doors thru which
the detectives must pass TO get into
TIE rooms. they have been unable
10 get the evidence that will secure
big sentence.
The coffee house is known as a
gambling joint and blind pig
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
SAMMIES BUY
FRENCH BONDS
Marines Invest Their Savings
In War Sc
curitieS
EI + " PEGLER.
star COrrcsD1Jifcnf lnttsd Press

Nf0H yf hUfffHfhf 2 Htt'H fItNS
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUAR
TERS Aur 10 The American Rcd
eros, is ready 90 care for all wound
ed Sammics
u VIII not be necessary 70 send
ihcm home for proper treatment
after they are brought back from
thc firing line
The functions of tho Red Cross
wcre defined hcrc today
n was decided that The American
organization would be made respon.
.ibl. for care Of tho wounded out
side the lighting zone
\ golden stream began flowing
today. straight from the American
traininc camp 10 The French treas
ury
Tho marines have purchased ss
COO worth of Eve per cent bond
and have decided TO buy a similar
amount oach month
Con Sibcrt has bccn endeavorinR
20 md -ome wav of inducing his
men 10 save their money. and IT i-
probable This has solved the prob
lrm for him There is keen rivalry
between the army and tho marines
in The purchasing of bonds. spurrlne
an Of The mon on 10 greater invest
mpnfs
one marine OF German parentagf
,subscribcd, $500
y Many kcRs Of gold coin are now
i'm thc eNpclitionary treasury.
New OF tho investments of The
Sammics spread among the French
villagers today They were aston
ished and dcmonstratively ler the
Sammies know Of their delight
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
DRAFTED, TWO
SHOOT SELVES

LLOYD Fla, Aug. t0--Nathan
Moseiey and Willie Green. Negro
farm hands. among tho FIRST men
drafted in Leon county, have mutt
lated themselves 10 escape serving
Borrowing "A shotgun. the pair
Went to the wood and shortly re-
turned, Green with four fingers OF
his right hand shot OFF. and Mosely
with his right arm shot on below
the elbow
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
Man shot bn Footpad

A. he attempted 20 run away from
man trying 20 hold him up at thr
point of revolver a. Second and
JeTerson-aves early Friday morn
ing. John Roberts was shot twice m
the hip and was taken 10 kec"Nine
hospital Ilis condition rs NOT se
rious Patrolman t,rcincr Oi th"
first precinct arrested Guy iohn-oa.
q wears old uo home ON @ ~ y"
of shooting with intent to klil
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
Shooting Victim Is Dying

George r Wright shot three
times when coming into Detroit from
Bommarito's roadhousc, cart We'd
nosday morning. folloWine quarrel
with John Martin. SO .ni Eason.
ST. Is DYING In Rcceiying hospital
Martin is held on q charge W ,om
plicity in the shooting and two
other men and four women arc be
ing held as Witnesses
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
ALL DEFENSES GO DOWN BEFORE :
STORM OF HEAVY PROJECTILES AS
INFANTRY WAITS FOR DRY WEATHER
THE WEATHER

Detroit and kIcintty-FridRy might
nud Snturdny fnlrJ mo- marked change
Ia tempcratUret moderate northerly
winds becoming variable.
IoWer Mlchigun-Fair Friday
night and Saturday. moderate winds.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
Get PtRo WATER III rER
a IIn III.-nnA InNN I-lrIInN. Lot

trt cheaper ami more r"rA ipht
than uf other nrfanL ufUrnff -'t T..
frTsreun ave. cali tlerr. rhl.- --
Adv
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10

scarab Club open 20 puttfc sat. Z
90 q. Addison Hotci-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10

Priutinr-thc plain neat kind--that
D.. rtpht---Timr@ Job Dept.--MHin 4520.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-10
READERS, ATTENTION.!

early every bridge, vaduot and tunnel through
W the country Is guarded by our soldiers who
ave little or no chance 10 buy daily paper or
'sding matter OF any kind. N you viii throw this
aper OF 10 one OF them when you are through
18th u, we feel that IL would be much appreciated.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
MEETING AT AUSTIN HELD
OVER DAY BY A WEDDING

Because Of the marriage Of COM
missioner WOOdman- Of Houston,
Tuesday. the meeting which was 20
have been held ia Austin. July l., To
discuss the labor situation i'm Texas.
has been postponed until "Wednesday
July IS. This word was received by
the FL PasO chamber Of commerce in
q telegram from the Houston chamber
OF commerce oMnday morning.
The FL PasO chamber OF commerce
has been urged TO send a representa-
tive to the Austin meeting TO discuss
the labor situation, so as TO guard
against a labor shortage in this sec
ton. The removal of the Mexican
head tax viii be among the important
topics Of discussion at the meeting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
SOLDIERS LIBRARY HAS
1900 VOLUMES on HAND

The soldiers library being collected
bv the Ill Paso soldiers recreation
com mission AT the chamber OF COM
merc1 now mum bcrs 1000 Volumes
This announcement was made Mon
day morning by a.. O. North. who Is IN
charge OF the collection OF the books.
Because of the lack of an aupro-
nr5atf.l with which 10 carry on the
library work. i- was impossible for
several DAYS last week TO call Tor
books donated 10 the library Here
after books donated 90 the soldiers
Iabrary viii be called for. IL those de-
string 20 contribute 70 the library
VIII notify The chamber OF commerce.
telephone $50.
A. H. HUEhe-. chairman OF che
committee iu charge Of the collection
OF the library, has issued cal for
magazines. as Well as books Maya
zines OF any type are acceptable. 10 IS
said. Several persons have announced
their intention OlE subscribing for
one or more magazines in the name or
the soldiers library. Those desiring
TO subscribe FOR magazines 90 De sent
10 the library should communicate
with Mr. North at the chamber OF
commerce building. 20 that the duQli-
cation Of subscription may be
avoided
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
REAL WAR FILMS
At THE WIGWAN
Official British Pictures
Show Tanks and Fight
ing at Battle Of Ancre.

The official British war pictures wil.
he shown at the Wirvam today and
tomorrow a more suneudous piece
Of filming than the war pictures never
has been accomplished. the pictures
showing actual scenes al the battle
OF Ancre. which resulted iu decisive
ea5ls for the allies The film is pre-
scented with the sanction OF the Brit
ssh war relief fund. Of which W. *
Vanderbilt is president. and how any
camera man had the courage 20 take
pictures iu the face Of such odds is
past understanding. Every phase OF
the great offensive ls shown. much OF
the film being. devoted 20 the. inc;4ittu-
able tanks those land battle Slif
that know no obstacle. The pictures
are vivid and compelling and no sort
sf description VIII give an adequate
idea Of their immeusity- Care has
been taken 20 impress the spectator
Of these war picture, that they gre
real and not cheap imitation or me
real thing, as so many or me So
called present day war pictures are
Every phase or the everyday lie NJ
world war has been caught by the can
era ar his work. his few pleasures ana
even his actions under fire through
ont the pictures. though tne Ll-'
most evident Is the seeming hapII-
ness Of the soldier, his cheerful oD-
rimism. as proved by his smile every
time the camera catches him Off hrs
guard. Tn the scenes showing tae
tanks. the novelty or seeing some
thing the like OF which has never
been seen before, furnishes the en-
iovment
Come TO the matinee. The Nicwam
has the latest air washing plant and
il is deIiEhtfullv cool in the thea,er
these schorchiug afternoons. A1mls-
sion to the war picture is Is cents Tor
children and IS cents FOR adults
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
INQUIRIES COMING FROM
LABORERS AND LAND BUYERS

The chamber OF commerce is daily
receiving many letters from skilled
mechanics and from labor unions OF
other cities asking for scales Of prices
paid here. The writer's have stated
that they have read much about El
Paso and the opportunities here for
skilled IabOrers. Monday letters were
received from PiusburE. Pa, NLlwau-
kee. Wis, and Sayre, Ala
During the past several days there
have also been a large number OF in
uuiries about valley lands, according
TO secretary O.. II. Clements. several
Of the writer's announced their inten-
ton Of coming here TO purchase farms
The letters have been turned oyer 10
real estate dealers having valley lands
for sale
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
To Overcome Redness,
Tan, Freckles, Wrinkles

II your skin is uuduly REDEEMED, freck-
led or tanned. dab a l'rtls pure msrcolizet
wax on the face and allow 70 10 remain
over night. When you wash off the wax iu
the morning. fine. Gaky. almost invisible
particles o. cuticle come with IT, Repeat
ing this daily. the eurire outer skin BE-
absorbed. but so gradually. there's n1-
the slightest hurt or Inconvenience Even
the stub5o-ues- freckieE are affected Tn
underlying skin which forms the rev
complexion IS so fresh and youthful look
ilE. you'll marvel 40 the transforua-ion-
It's the only thing known 90 actually dis
card ll aged. faded muddy or blo-ch~
complexion one ounce OF merc0lized wax.
procu-a Ole az any drugstore. Is sufficient
90 most cases
u sun and w--d make you squirt AMI
f~lEu. you're hCIIl Co cultivate win
E-as and crows feet To overcome these
ruies-y. battle the face in a solution made
by Lissolvl-s an ounce % powdered saZo-
lie 30 a half pint witch hazsl--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
GAL0MEL PURIFIED
Of OBJECTIONABLE
EFFECTS. At LAST
Success crowns efforts Of
pharmaceutical chemists
to rid popular medicine Of
its nauseating and dan
gerOus qualities - Gallo
tabs the new name.

a triumph Of modern pharmacy that
is destined 70 bless the whole world
from the King on his throne 70 the
humblest laboriuE man-that is the
opinion OF druggists who have been
watching the sale Of the new CalOmel
tablet that is wholly free from the OBJ
jectionabIe effects OF the old-style
calomeL
An occasional purifying OF the sys-
TEN and thorough cleansing Of the
liver are absolutely essential 10 the
maintenance Of health, and calomel
is the only drug that gives permanent
results. Now that the unpleasant Ell
fects are entirely removed, the popu-
larity OF the new calOmel- Calotabs,
viii be vastly increased One tablet
on the tongue at bedtime, a swallow
of water-no taste OF unpleasantness
Of any kind A good nights sleep and
YOU wake next morning feeling fine,
with a clean liver and a hearty appe-
tite. Eat what you please-nO danger
CaIotabs are sold only in original
sealed packages, twenty doses for
thirtv-five cents. All druggists are
authorized TO refund the price II you
are not thoroughly delighted with
Calotabs.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
ATTRACTTONs AT THE BIJOr

a variety bin Will be shown the
Biiou patrons today, including tile
SeliE weekly, a comedy reel entitled
The spy and one Of o. Henry's
famous stories. featuring the wei
known screen f1vori-c. Charles Kent.
of the NiraEraph company. II is an
excellent bill. Don't miss IT, Admis-
sion is and 10 cents The Eii0u
has coming tomorrow. q special Black
Cat featured entitled Two Laughs"
presenting the funny comedian Ben
Turpin. Wednesday the popular star
Bryant Washburn will be seen i'm
"Aladdin-Tp-ro-D Date a picture worth
your While-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
ANNUAL MEETING
FRANKLIN CLUB
Country Club Stockholders
To Elect Officers and
Have q Smoker.

Election Of officers and Adoption uL
= constitution and bylaws viii be the
feature Of the annual meeting OF the
stockholders Of the At Franklin
Country club Tuesday evening
The meeting viii be in the nature
Of a smoker and general 'Eet to-
gether" affair for the men. and good
time is expected There viii be sand
witches, cigars and other refreshments
and the officers wish to see all stock
holders present for the meeting.
Besides electiug directors and act
ing on the bylaws. plans viii prob
ably be made for the years wOrs-
With the handsome club house now
completed, plans must be made for
tennis courts. childreu's playground.
golf course and other features. BIZ
lizard tournaments, tennis t0urna-
ments and a dancing and party
schedule and other plans are TO DE
made at once, so as TO continue the
popularity which the new club is en-
joying for its opening reception.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
MAILANDER GETS 80 DAYS
IN JAIL: HOMICIDE CHARGE

Charged with negligent homicide,
Henry Mailauder was Saturday after
noon sentenced TO serve so DAYS in the
county jail by judge VIII p. Brady in
the county law court The charge
aEainst the defendant resulted from
the death Of O. W. Lloyd. who afte-
being struck. fell from a window on
the second floor of the Piers0n hotel.
Mills and Kansas streets. Lloyd was
almost instantly killed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
S. P. TRAINS COLLIDE; CAR
SMASHED; 20 OVERTURNED

ing car was suliuterld and two were
rverturned but no occupants were lu-.
jured early today when seven loaded
runaway freight cars hit a south
eru Pacific railroad at Eosem0nd -
miles from here early today The cars
escaped from the yards here after the
brakes lad been louseued and cOasled
10 EOEemOul.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
TOM HAVE, NEGRO, GETS
SIS FINE FROM JUSTICE

Charged with insulting an officer
and using abusive language about the
laws Of Texas, Tom Harvie, negro.
was fined SIS and cost by justice J. u
Deaver Monday morning. HarvIe took
10y ride" in a rent car SATURDAY
night. it was alleged, and neglected
10 nav the driver. Then when ar
rested by deputy sheriff J. S Nc
Daniel he used abusive langua ge
about the state laws. the charge said
Not having the money Harvie was
sent TO the county Jail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
,IExICANs WITH INJURIES
GO To FIND ASS ATLANTIS

Rafael Parras and Francisco Mo-
limo were taken 20 the emergency hos
pital Sunday afternoon about $50
o'clock. Parras lut on tie left hand
and NoliuO's throat cut, following a
fight at Seventh and Kansas streets.
when another Mexican is supposed bv
The police To- have sIashad them with
p knife. The two men were treated
bv the police surgeons and went out
10 find the man who had cut them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
WOMAN AND MAN CHARGED
WITH SOLDIER LIQUOR SALE

Two persons were arraig ued Monday
morning before United States COM
missioner Samuel L. Kelly, charged
with having sold liquor 10 soldiers
They were Billie Sullivan a woman
and u. Is. Patrick The Sullivan wo-
man VIII be given a preliminary hear
ing before the commissioner this az
reruoou and Parrick's hearing has
been set for Tuesday afternoon Their
bonds were fixed at $3.50 each. but
neither furnished bond.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
TORREON MERCHANT HERE.

Ramon Corona. a representative Of
the chamber Of commerce Of TorreOn,
Coahuila, is in Fl PasO on a business
trim. ST. Corona called upon John n.
Wyatt, president, and George NJ Glenn
ents. secretary Of the chamber OF
commerce, Monday morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
Z. :. SOLDIERS N FRANCT-

The Unique is showing varied bin
today that is OF great interest to
everybody Heading the bill is the
new Pathe Weekly showing first pic
lures OF T. s. soldiers arriving in
France This in itself is n feature on
any bill but the rest OF the program
viii be found extremely interesting
TO all who attend.
Tomorrow the Unique viii show
THE star Spangled Banner" a timely
patriotic picture fun OF the true
American spirit that viii be enjoyed
and appreciated by all true Amer
icans-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
Try Mrs. Clurk's Cafeteria. EOS Mesa
AdmIrnI. ID ID AnpoInted.

washington. ID. C.. July l6- - The
navy board for prom otion Of ottlcer
beaded ~ admiral Henry T. Mayo.
met here today 20 recommend The per
manent appointment OF one rear adj
miral. eight captains ana 20 com
manders and the temporary selection
recently authorized by congress, OF
commanders
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16

Seattle. Wash-, July I6.-Ile 0rler
for a strike by the Northwest Inter
national Single Weavers' union. IS
srled JuIv :. VIII 20 into effect today
throuEh0ut the state OF Washi1Gtor-
Tie men demand an eight hour day
and improved working conditions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16
REn CROSS PLEDGES DUE.

Il Is earnestly requested BY the local
committee that those who promised
the whole OF part Of their pledge due
on the first Of July. viii pay the sams
to DR.. W. L Brown, z04 Roberts-Ban-
ner building, at once.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-16

New York. July 16.-AppareutIy de-
s7ondenL over the failure Of his cigar
business in this city, solomon Gus
genheim. formerly Of san Francisco,
killed himself yesterday by leaping
from his room on the third floor OF
q hotel. after having slashed his
wrists