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Evening journal., 1917-12-22
NEW TAX RULINGS
ON EXCESS Profits
Revenue Bureau Han DIS
Down First Of Series of
Important Decisions
ONE AIDS THE
STOCK MARKET

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-The first Of
q series OF highly important decisions
on the excess profits section Of the war
revenue act has been issued by the In
ternal Revenue Bureau with the ap-
proval Of Secretary McAdoo All OF
them are based on the recommendations
Of the excess profits advisers, business
men, who were called In by the Secre-
isry to aid IN interpreting the law.
The business and financial interests OF
the country have waited anxiously for
weeks for these decisions. The Inter
nal Revenue Bureau gives assurances
that further decisions VIII be mado
public as rapidly as possible
Three Of the decisions authorize de-
ductlons Of salaries by partnerships
and individual business enterprises,
equivalent 10 those paid for similar
executive work by corporations.
Another defines the term intangible
property" as used In the act as meaning
good will.
Another provides that brokers as
merchants IN securities will not have 10
pay taxes on vanished profits. They can
return holdings at their present market
value.
Il IS believed this ruling will check
liquidation Of depreciating securities.
To merchants, manufacturers and
builders likewise is given the option OF
returning supplies Of raw materials ana
work in process OF production either
et cost or market value.
A corporation tax decision extends
the time in which corporations may
file returns Of annual net incomes TO
February 4, 1918, I'm every case where
they have a fiscal year ended on the last
day Of any month during the year 1917
with the exception OF December.
Another decision provides that COM
pilation OF a large volume Of data on
pre-war capital and income will not
be necessary by concerns taxable at the
lower rates.
still another decision provides that
Gifts or bonuses given employees when
they are a reasonable part Of compen-
sation FOR services rendered are de-
ductible from the gross income OF the
concern for tax paying purposes. II Is
stipulated. however. that when they
closely approximate stock holding or
provide salaries in excess OF those usual
In any employment they viii he con
sldered as a distribution Of profit and
not deductible for tax paying purposes
The decision covering securities is as
follows:
"For the purposes OF incomes and
excess profits tax returns, inventories OF
merchandise, &C, and Of securities will
be subject TO the following rules.
inventories OF supplies raw ma
terlals. work in process Of production
and unsold merchandise must be taken
either ta) at cost or ,b) at cost OF
market price. whichever is lower; pro
viGed that the method adopted must b'
adhered TO in subsequent years unless
another be authorized by the Commits
sioner Of Internal Revenue.
"a dealer I'm securities who in his
looks Of account regularly inventories
unsold securities on hand either la) al
cost or .b) at cost or market price
whichever is lower. may for purposes
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
nv HARRY n. HUNT.
Special star Dispatch.

Special Staff Dispatch.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-"Because q
thing is dinicult is no reason for not
doing lt: instead, IL is all the more
reason why u should be done" Pres
ident Eliot Of Harvard College, told
David Franklin Houston some 20 years
ago.
This precept stuck IN Houston's
mind. and he has attempted to guide
himself by it whenever he has struck
a diflcult problem.
As a result Houston. now Secretary
Of Agriculture. finds himself impelled,
as he never was before, 10 see that the
United States. In 1915 produces the
bumper crops Of history.
The crucial battle Of the war viii be
fought in America, not in France. Amer
lea has become the vital supply base
for the allies civil populations, as well
as their armies. Unless the world bat
tie for food is won In this country,
no battles can be won over there.
To the direction Of this battle on
our farms, Houston and the great. or
ganization he heads are centering their
whole efforts.
Shortage Of labor, shortage Of fer
tilizers, high prices for farm supplies
and machinery, are all handicaps in the
fght." Houston says, but I am con
fdent that the farmers Of the nation
pulling together patriotlcslly as sol
diers In the common cause. can meet
the situation. and that those remaining
on the farms can produce even more
than has heretofore been available.
THAT Is the aim before us. and II
must be attained.
New draft regulations will mean
that our farms viii not be further De
pleted OF skilled farm labor during thi'
next summer Under these rules, skilled
farm workers fall under class two. Es-
Inmates indicate that class one viii In
-clude from 10000 to 100000 men, as
many as will be called for the next in.
crement.
Last wear there was great disloca.
ilon OF labor because ~ industrial de
mands at high prices, and in the midsi
of the crop season the demand fol
workers at the various cantonment sites
created serious local shortages. THIS
latter cause. OF course. Will not eXlsl
This wear. but the demand for work
ers in all lines will remain such as tC
make the labor situation most impor'
tant. and we are giving It most persis'
tent attention.
we expect TO organize forces ol
workers that can be moved TO points
where the load Is greatest durine
perlods Of planting and harvesting.
III these efforts do not give sum
cient men. we may call upon the 1900.
900 or more high school boys durins
the spring and harvest season 10 leh1
a hand. even suspending school TEN
porarily II necessary.
Also, our state and county WORKERS
win seek TO meet local labor conditions
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
In the Bedding Department

V.rv desirable Blankets in cotton, with pink or oue
borders can be had from $500 10 $500.
Blankets in wool and it IS WOOL can be hao al @'Ou
to $4,000. ...-.4 Il,
Iambuool Quilts beautifully made and covered ~ ~
tr are marked S7.75 to $11.50. Covered IN SILK Ssfo
n S14OO Covered in satin, SlZ.5o 10 @lo'OO' OO'0'
Comforts $2.25 and up.
Bed Spreads in a variety Of fabrics and maae 10 III
,u sized beds. are marked SIPS up.
The Marseiles Sets with bolster throw are pHoeu'
s675 to $1,000. -.4 60 ro 3. soo
Complete set of Bedroom Scars per set $50 TO SzO'
Sewing Stands in fancy straw, $3.50 to @S:SO'
Waste Paper Baskets in variety OF materials DUO u
"a 90 Wood Baskets $3.50 TO $500.
Utility Boxes mating or oreonne covered ln s @sSg oo ~
all woods very useful articles p to - ncnes @SOO u
SI5 20 shoe Boxes, $3.50 and $3.50.
An exclusive showing of Table Linens at great Varey
Of prices &c en- ,,d IN
one of the most useful novelties IS the Fanrc ward
robe These are made of etonne and t9a mo -ea. .e
bSn not in use Has room for eight or ten dresses
~ suits and slipper bag $3.50 each Made in KHAKI aso
inst the thing for your soldier friend S4.Oo each
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
Children's Chairs Here

Ch1ldrenS OnalrS I1cIC
Windsor Chairs, quaint and cunning; can be had 70
white blue or pink enamel and m mahogay hnlSh O' OA
Arm Chairs or Rockers, $3.50 up
Other Childens Chairs in oak come at $3.50 and up
ward.
The little Willow Arm Chairs and Rockers are marked
$3.50 and up.
cute little Willow Table to match IS $3.50
Cbtdrens High Chairs in oak or mahogany finish
st,rt At so up to $3.50 for the adjustable ones
Nursery Chairs in oak or willow are marked $500 up
verv attractive child set in white enamel consisting
% setee Chair Rocker Desk and Desk Chair in reed with
ood seat is marked $3675. The pieces may be bought
separately
The Drapery Department has the outest little BABY 7.a5
blankets Coach Crib IN PINK or plue ana ualh NUS
crib Spreads from $1.O0 to $3.50
cunning little Fabric Wardrobe in baby size of Nun
serv oretonne is marked $3.50.
Baby Pillows pink, blue, hair filled, $l.5S.
Bassnetts in white enamel are marked $5'75 10 S4"'
Evening journal., 1917-12-22

of income and excess pronts taxes make
his return upon the basis upon which
his accounts are kept; provided that a
description Of the method employed
shall be included in OF attached 10 the
return. that all the securities must be
inventoried by the same method ana
that such method must be adhered 70
in subsequent years unless another be
authorized by the Commissioners OF In
ternal Revenue.
Gain or loss resulting from the sale
or disposition OF assets inventoried as
above must be computed as the differ
ence between the inventory value ana
the price OF value at which sold or
disposed OF.
I'm all other cases inventories must
be tnken at cost or st value as OF
March 1. 1918, as the case may be-
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
In the Carpet Department

Tn the OdI pct DO PaI VIIIOIIV
Administer Rugs in mat and bureau sizes, arc $z-lo
to $500. .,-o. e,
Pap Rugs exceptionally attractive for bedrooms arc
marked Use to $500, depending on the size
And if YOU would give your wife REAL present Sc
ect one of these beautiful Whtal WItonS o' un0 "'"S
or dining room. -. . A. .;.. from,
Teprac grade marked according to the slze from
s5 so for the little ones; $500 for the 9xf - -.
Small Worcester grade Rugs are marked S|'Ooi 9@'@
~ xnd the Angio-Persian the finest Wilton, IN the smau
''' RieeeIIs sweepers are marked S325 and S375.
Bissels Vacuum Sweepers are marked SS'So Se'O"
and $3.50 An alyear round present
Evening journal., 1917-12-22
In The China Department

dozen different sets for mayonasse nuts, celery
from Use to $5.75.
IN Ont Glass always welcome show the new cut
tnos rich brilliant and distinctive You get all dishes
glasses etc from 6Oc salt and pepper set to SlSOo
water set
In this department arc Of the new Mahogany
Novelties; very practical pieces
For instance:
Mahogany Nut Bowls, with nut picks and cracker
s1.75 to $3.75.
Mahogany Relish Dishes, with glass tray $500 set
Mahogany Nut Sets, with glass dishes, $500 set
Mahogany Candle Sticks card trays, etc. soc to $500
each.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22

Mirrors in gilt frames oval and square, and some With
candle soonces made correct period designs $40 and up
Tabourettes in all woods and finishes, $15o and up.
Music Cabinets in oak mahogany many handsome
designs from $1,000 to $4,000. These cabinets will all
hold music rolls well.
Record Cabinets with space for each record and index
in oak mahogany, $11.50 and up.
Smoking Sets in fumed oak mahogany or brass; some
with humdors and automatic lighters; $1.75 to $500
Card Tables very convenient in felt leatherette
tops, $3.50 and $2.75.
Brass Androns for your coy fireplace $3.50 to s21
per pair.
Fire Sets stand shovel tongs and poker in SoIId cad
brass, $3.50 and $500.
Cedar Chests most acceptable gift, from $13 to SEA
Willow Chairs and Rockers from $5.75 up.
Wood Seat Chairs and Rockers from $3.50 to $4,000
in all styles
Foot Rests a real help to any chair $3.50 to $500.
in leather and tapestry covers.
special real leather Foot Stool either round SQUARE
is marked S3.35.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22

Tea Wagons, mahogany and walnut with glass
trays, $500 to $31.O0
One style of Tea Wagon in mahogany is wired for your
electric stoves, $500
Muffin Trays in enamel and mahogany, $2l.5O and up.
Serving Trays in mahogany, IS and 2S inches length,
IN number of designs with creonne backs Sl5O to $40
Book Blocks in solid mahogany plain hand carved,
$500 to $1,000.
Piano Benches in mahogany, oak and walnut lift lid,
with music receptacle $3.50 to $500.
Brass Costumers with brass beds in bright or
dull finish SIPS to S11.0O.
White Enamel Costumers $3.50 to $3.50.
CostumerS in oak mahogany fnish $lOO to $1,000,
With wood or brass hooks.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22


Easy Chairs in Leather,
Tapestry or velour, $4,000 to
$4,000.
Wing Chairs cane back and
seats. S11.OO to $500. In
Oak or Mahogany, wood and
leather seats, living room chairs
and rockers, all finishes, $4.oO
to $4,000.
Sliding Book Racks in tumed
oak and mahogany, $500 to
$3.50.
Book Blocks, composition,
beautifully oolored, $500 to
$500 per pair.
Martha Washington Sewing
Tables. solid m ah o gan y
S16.5O, $500 and $21.OO.
Evening journal., 1917-12-22

Ladies Desks m all
woods and finishes, and a
hundred patterns to select
from, $3.50 to $4,000.
Knitting Tables, solid
mahogany, $3.50.
Toilet Table Benches in
mahogany, oak or walnut.
Humidors in oak OF ma
hogany, with porcelain lin
ing and moistening pad,
$3.50 and $3.50.
Tobacco and Cigar Jars
in mahogany, glass hold
ers, $3.50 and $3.50.
Mahogany and Glass
Ash Trays, CSC and up.
Telephone Tables in
oak or mahogany, with
stools attached. and some
With directory tops, $500
and up.
Sewing Boxes and Sew
ing Tables in mahogany,
81 S0 n S35. 90.
Framed Mirror in ma.
hogany frames, very suit.
able for hall or reception
room, $3.50 to $21.O0.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16
time TO FIGHT UPON U.s."

In answer to a request Of the New
York World. Mr. Henry WattersDn.
editor of the Courier-Journal, sent the
following telegram from Miami, Fla:
In the absence of full knowledge
of the circumstances attending the
defeat Of the ship defense bill, and
even a meager report of the closing
debate in the Senates, | am loath to
speak except in general terms. 1t
appears that the reasonable move.
ment led' by Mr.. Bryan is. at least
Professionally, successful It's success
put the country at a signal disad-
vantage, must cause every patriotic
American to hang his head in shame,
and should consign the men respon-
sible to an eternity of execratiOn.
THE President has nothing left
him except to summon the new Con-
gress and appeal, in the name of God
ard their manhood, to the people. He
has used the soft pedal too long; thus
he has unwittingly tempted public
opinion to drift away from him, but
! he can call it back 1t will rally with
enthusiasm to brave, unqualified
stand and respond in thunder tones to
a voice at once resonant and resolute
There is a time to preach and a
. time to pray. There is also time to
fight, and that time is upon us. He
who dallies is sometimes worse thar
Ia bastard. He is a traitor and vii
lain. From this onward let there be
but a single alignment and issue: The
honor of the nation and the sancity
of the flag; the separation Of the
sheep from the goats; the determine
ton of who are for us and who are
against us.
"The Kaiser hosts OF the Hohen
zollerns. associating the ASSASSIN
right divine of kings, are at our yer!
door. The glorious right divine o
the people is invaded and assaileC
rupon its own threshold. Though
Prussianism and Organism triumph
for a moment. they must be and viii
be crushed as in the war of the RevS
luton the red-coats and the Torie
were crushed Now not less than the
does the Republic hang in the ha
ance."
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16
BEST ROUTE
FOR MIDLAND TRAIL

The Varceburg Sun says: "a large
and representative delegation Wen'
from Vanceburg 10 Ashland on FEB. z
TO take part in the bi-State meetlne
of the Midland Trail. Word had been
passed around that the stronger the
delegation. the better would be the
chance to pull a 'kink" in the alore-
said Trail and divert it from its pro-
posed route-entering Kentucky at
Catlettsburg. then through carter
Rowan. Bath, Montgomery ard Clark
counties to Lexington, and locate IL at
q much better route which is alread.j
SURVEYED. and most of it under con-
tract to be built from the Boyd county
line below Ashland, KY, through
Greenup and Lewis counties 10
Vanceburg. thence to Tolesboro, from
there through Mason, Fleming, Mich
olas and Bourbon counties, to LeXlng
ton. passing through richer and more
, prosperous section, thereby serving a
greater number of people. The cement
bridges and iron culverts have ALREADY
! been provided, the road contracted
under State supervision and the grade
reduced to : per cent. or less i'll Green
nm and Lewis counties, with only
few miles longer, with no long nils
anywhere. as the road follows alonS
the G G. o. Railroad and Ohio River.
The hest material for road building Is
at hand and upkeep much less imam
would he through the mountain coun
ties.
"This is also the most interesting
and scenic route, as the Traveller
would. for a distance of 60 miles go
through a continuous stretch OF beau
'tiful cities. growing towns and manu-
featuring districts which can only be
found in this part of the United States
!in so short a distance.
I 1.-THE splendid road along the SciotG
River from Columbus, o.. would inter
sect this part of the Midland Trial at
South Portsmouth. also the eastern
travel from Cincinnati. o.. coming
Through Ohio or Kentucky. The Mid
land trail. by this route. would reach
the famous Kentucky Bluegrass sec
ton near the Mason county line and
continue through Carlisle, Paris. Lex
ineton and Frankfort until it leaves
Kentucky at Louisville and enters
Indiana at New Albany or JEFFERSON
willie. Good limestone roads are at
ready built through this section and
with very little Improvement the
Trail can be Mathematical
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16
ZIMMERMAN HEAD OF GER
MAN SPY CORPS IN u. s

NEW YORK, March 15-Document-
airy evidence connecting d. thinner
man, the German Foreign Secretary,
with the German spy system in the
United States, is in the hands of fed
eral authorities here, is was learned
These papers show that Zimmerman
not only recommended payment of
money to carry on spy plots, bpt ap-
proved conspiracies being planned
here. One of the papers in the gov
ernment'S possession is said to bear
the address of No. &c Wilhelmasrasse,
Berlin, the office of the Foreign Sec
rotary. Some of the documents were
laid before the Federal Grand jury
One of the letters in possession OF
the authorities was written by DIR.
Zimmerman TO a man in New York,
believed to be the head of the spy sys-
tenn in this country. The other note,
"a memorandum, requested payment for
certain work There is no doubt about
the authenticity of either document,
officials said
Conicident with disclosures that DR.
Zimmerman was connected with the
spy plots, the National Surety Com
pany decided Thursday to withdraw
the $4,000 bonds furnished Sakunna
and Chakraberty and surrender the
alleged plotters to the federal authori-
ties. Vice President Joel RaltOne OF
the Surety Company, said the matter
was one in which the company did not
care to be involved" He added that
the company did not care to lay itself
open to suspicion of being allied with
an interest conspiring against the
United States.
A big roundup of German spies Is
scheduled to start with the arrest of
third suspect here on the plot
charge against Sakunna and Chakra
berry here.
Federal agents expect to make ar
rests in California, Oregon. Washing
ton. Panama, Guam, the Philippine;
and other American territory where
German agents have been active
Many Of the suspects are now undel
surveillance. Their arrest is said u
hang solely upon completion of the IN
vestigation of the New York angle o
the plot.
Some delay will be experienced ii
arresting some of the spies. The raii
by the New York police on the apart
ment occupied by Sakunna anu CldN
RAFFERTY, spoiled the plans of the fedora
officials and drove q number OF Gel
man agents to cover.
! Whether General CarranZa is actln'
against Germans in Mexico who ar
to be used to promote a revolution
, against him it he did not join Ger
; many in war against the United State
? is not known to federal authorize
= here. The Mexican authorities, II /
, understood here. have made no ehOr
to cooperate with the United State
agents in frustrating German plotters
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16
GIRLS! HAVE WAVY,
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM OANORUFF
Save Your Hair Double Its Beauty
In a Few Moments-Try This

If YOU care for heavy hair, that
ghstens with beauty and is radiant
with lille: has an Incompatible soft
ness and is fluffy and lustrous, try
Danderire.
Just one application doubles the
beauty of your hair, besides 1t imme-
diately dissolves every particle OIL
dandruff: YOU cannot have nice, heavy.
healthy hair if you have dandruf.
This destructive scurf robs the hair OF
its lustre. it's strength and its very
life. and if not overcome it produces d
feverishress and itching of the scalp;
THE hair roots famish, loosen and die
then the hair falls out fast.
If YOUR hair has been neglected and
is thin. faded. dry. scraggy or 100
oily. get 25-cent bottle of knowlton S
Danderine at any drug store or toliet
counter; apply little as directed ana
ten minutes after you will say this was
the best investment you ever made.
We sincerely believe, regardless OF
everything else advertised, that IL you
desire soft, lustrous, beautiful hair ana
lots of it-no dandruff-no itching
scalp and no more falling hair-you
must use Knowlton's Danderlne. ii
eyentually-why not now?
(adv)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16
SPRING COLDS ARE DANGEROUS

Sudden changes of temperature ana
underwear bring spring colds VIII
stuffed up head, sore throat and gen
eral cold symptoms. A dose or ID:
Kings New Discovery is sure reliei.
This happy combination Of antiseptic
halsams clears the head, soothes tne
;rritated membranes and what might
have been a lingering cold is broke'
lid. Don't stop treatment when reh9
is first felt as a half cured colo Is
dangerous. Take DR.. kings Ne"
discovery till your cold is gone.
(adv-mar)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16
WHEN TO TAKE
CHAMBERLAIN'S TABLETS

When you feel dull and stupid after
eating.
When constipated or bilious.
When you have sick headache.
When you have a sour stomach.
When you belch after eating.
When you have indigestion.
When nervous or respondent.
When you have no relish for your
meals.
When your liver is torpid.
Obtainable everywhere.
(adv-mar)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16
SIGNS OF GOOD DIGESTION.

When you see a cheerful and happy
cid lady YOU may know that she has
good digestion. If your digestion lS
impaired or if you do not relish your
meals take a dose of Chamberlain
Tablets. They strengthen the stom
ach, improve the digestion and cause
n gentle movement Of the bowels. Oh
tainable everywhere.
(adv-mar)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16

A st. Louis hobo, after fifteen years
of wandering, says it doesn't pay. The
only sort of tramping that pay is pro
fessional pedestrianism. with a purse
at the end of the journey.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16

The strong onslaught by the Rus
slams NAV be - excuse of the Aus
TRANS for dropping over into Italian
territory.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-03-16

As the Chinese are said to have tax
en- I'D morphine after being deprived
of opium any further reform attempts
NAV drive them to cigarettes.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-14
CROWDS IN IMPAIRMENT

The hundreds who have viewed the beautiful and gorgeous work of art, The Jewel Dance" at the Eagles new hall since the showing began have said they were startled and amazed at such a blaze of color as met their eyes at first sight of this startling beautiful vision.
 It is an education in the best of art to have seen such a creation and all of us ought to give ourselves this chance to learn to understand and appreciate this revelation of eternal art and American genius. It is a royal entertainment for everybody and he who cheats himself for a quar- ter is to be pitied.
 Many people are planning art par ties for this afternoon and evening and they are wise for real treat is awaiting them.
 The almost universal comment heard about this painting is. Most wonderful thing I ever saw in my life Cant see how it was done. Worth four times the money" Adv. 42S
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-14
AIR PIPE BREAKS.

Throwing the Lowell mine organ ization into a furor for several min utes and creating consternation gen erally. was the break in the eight inch air pipe leading from the boiler room of the shaft to mine entrance mine. The pressure made loud noise and tore up the ground gener- ally when it broke. The broke was due to a faulty connection. It hung the work up for some time but was repaired in a little while and mining went straight ahead.