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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20
Wheat Farmers Suffer
From ThreShinu DELAY

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 1o.-Accord-
ing to S. D. Flora, federal meteorol-
ogist, many farmers in the north
western counties of the state have
suffered loss from Is to 50 per
cent Of their wheat crop owing to
delay in threshing.
Thirty to 50 per cent of the wheat
is still in the shock in Norton,
Smith Graham, Sheridan and sur
rounding counties, it is said, and has
greatly deteriorated.
According to several cores
pondents grain in stacks is growing
to such an extent that they are
green three feet from the surface.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20
Arguments Heard on
Habeas Corpus for
Alleged "High-Jackers' y

District Judge Redick yesterday
heard arguments on behalf of FIVE
alleged high jackers" for release
from the county Jail on a writ of
habeas corpus and took under con-
sideration his disposition of the
case. The prisoners are Dave Kill
linsky, Frank O'Neill, William Lar
sen, Art Williams and A. F. Prison,
who were arrested on suspicion Of
being the men who entered the
home of Mrs. Katherine Allison and
Miss Grace Allison the night of De-
cember 6. They were bound over
to the district court on charges of
breaking and entering and being in
possession of burglar tools.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20
Silver Fox Industry
Proves as Alluring
As Mining Of Gold

Regina, sask, Dec. 1o.-Silver
foxes on a ranch at Hungry Hollow,
near here, are epicureans and live
on the fat Of the land. This need
not be wondered at, for silver foxes
literally are worth their weight in
gold.
The little aristocrat. are fed as
extensively as guests in the best ho-
tells. The meat Served them is kept
in perfectly regulated and spotless
refrigerator. 1t consists of the
choicest cuts of tenderloin steaks
and pork chops with a little horse
meat added by way of variety. The
foxes have shredded wheat prepared
as carefully as it might be for some
wealthy and querulous invalid.
Other breakfast foods, cereals and
vegetables pamper the appetites of
the little beasts.
The ranch is tightly fenced in with
wire eight feet high and sunk in
the ground several feet. The fox
houses are constructed on scientific
hygienic plans. They are kept scru-
pulously clean.
A number of silver fox farms are
operated in the United States. In the
possibilities of enormous profits, the
industry seems as alluring as gold
mining. The United States govern
ment recently issued pamphlet ad-
vising amateurs to try their hand
first with red foxes. Silver foxes
at from $1,000 to $4,000 breeding
pair. it was pointed out, are too
valuable to experiment with.
A Mr.. Ellis started two years ago
with two pairs. He now has S.
animals. He has sold $4,000 worth
Of pelts. A silver fox pelt brings
from 5000 to $500. He sells his
2-year-old animals at $500 to $4,000.
He sold 8-months-old pups this
year at public auction at 5000 eaci,
He values his breeding stock at
close to 100000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20

nous stars who were brought out
under his direction.
Herbert M. Johnson. business
comptroller for the Chicago .Opers
company. who has had charge Of ito
affairs during Campinini's illness.
said:
The present season In Chicago,
New York, Boston and other cities
will be carried out exactly as plane
ned by Maestro Campanini. 1t ID
simply 4 matter of corporation for
all concerned, as his plans were 50
we'll made"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20
AT THE
THEAT Frs

I'D ABE LA TOUR, favorite O,
ID burlesque, is one Of the many
stars to be found with Dave
Marion.s own company which opens
weeks engagement at the Gayety
theater this afternoon. These. two
names, that of Mr.. Marion and Miss
La Tour, should prove 4 show in
themselves, but Mr.. Marion has gone
to great lengths and surrounded
himself with one of the largest casts
ever seen in burlesques. There is a
chorus of "a exceptionally pretty and
capable girls carried with this at
traction. Tomorrow's matinee starts
ats. \.
The engagement of Guy Bates
Post and his splendid company in
The Masquerader" at Boyd's the
alter closes today. A matinee per-
formanee will be given this after
noon. The interest in this really fine
play has been such as to make the
engagement one of the most success
tul of the season. It has been 4 rare
opportunity to see, an established
star supported by his own company
IN play that must satisfy the best
demands for worthwhile things at
the theater.
On Sunday night at Boyd's the
alter the Roi Cooper Megrue COM
edy, Tea for Three" with Norman
Hackett at the head, Z begins its
Christmas week engagement. This
is one of the bright gems of last
seasons run on Broadway, and
comes here with enthusiastic recon-
mendation. A special matinee will be
given on Christmas.
Concluding performance. will be
given today of the Orpheum show
headed by the elaborate and lively
musical comedy, mot Yet, Marie"
The curtain is to rise this evening
promptly at 8 O'Clock. Opening
with the matinee Sunday the show
is to be headed by Albertina Rasch,
who brings beautiful ballet for
the presentation of interpretative
dance creations. William Eds is to
appear in vaudeville's newest offer
ing. The rapid fire song writer,
Harry Breen, will be anothet fea-
ture, and yet another will be James
J. MortonJ who humorously an
nounces each act ,on the bill. Seats
are now selling for the Christmas
matinee and night performances.
Final performances will be given
today of the show at the Empress,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20
Wyoming Rancher Arrested
As Fugitive From Justice

Raymond Stephenson, a rancher
OF Dayton, Wyo., was arrested Fri
day afternoon at the Hotel Castle,
Sixteenth and Jones streets, by De-
tectives Frans1 and Heller on "a
charge OF being fugitive from jus.
tee.
The police say Stephenson is
wanted by the sheriff at Sheridan,
Wye. Stephenson said he had no
idea for what he was wanted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20
NeighbOrHOOd Houses
APOLLO-e9th and Ie.vonvo,tb-

AfOLLO-29th and Leavenwofth-
HOUSE PETERS in you NEVER
e ayo" YOUR LUCK" also com
IDEAL-16th and Dorca-H. p
WARNER in GRAY VOLTS
GHOST" and second chapter of
"DOUND AND GAGGED"
MABEL NORMAND in "A PER
EJECT 49," and HAROLD LLOYD
LOTHROP-24th and I.othrop-BRY-
Ant WASHBURN in POOR
GRAND-16th and Binnsy-poR-
0THY PHILLIPS in PAID IN AD-
VANCE" and comedy.
COMFORT~-24th and vinton-CoN-
STANCE TALMADGE In EXPERT
comedy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20

which has as its featured act
"Kalalahuis Hawaiians." Another
featured act is offered by Work and
Heit, who perform some truly re-
fnarkable feat. in conjunction with
their comedy efforts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20

Final performances will be given
today of the show at the Empress,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-20

ADJUSTMENTS,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
INCOME TAX DUE.
Returns Must Be Filed on or Before
March 1s-Bi1 Provides Heavy Pen.
allies

Washington, d. C.-Work onSthe col
lection Of 5000. 600 600 has been begun
by the Bureau OF Internal Revenue
This is the estimated yield Of the new
revenue bill The income tax provision.
81 The act reach the pocketbook Of every
single person in the United States whose
net income for 1918 was $1,000, or more,
and Of every married person whose net
income was $1,000, or more. Persons
whose net income equalled or exceeded
these amounts, according to their marital
status. must file a return Of income with
he collector Of internal revenue for the
district in which they live on or before
March IS.
Here is what will happen to them if
they don't
For failure to file return on time, a
fine of not more than $1,000 and an
additional assessment Of 25 PER cent OF
the amount OF tax que
For "willfully refusing" to make a re-
turn on time. a fine not exceeding
$4,000, or not exceeding one years i'm
prisonment or both.
For making a false or fraudulent re-
turn, fine of not more than $4,000, or
imprisonment for not more than one
year, or both, together with an add
tional assessment of so per cent of the
amount OF tax evaded.
For failure to pay the tax on time, a
fine of not more than $1,000 and an ad-
1itional assessment of per cent of the
amount of tax unpaid, plus per cent
interest for each full month during
which il remains unpaid.
In addition to the $1,000 and $1,000
personal exemptions, taxpayers are al
owed an exemption of 5000 for each per
son dependent upon them for chief sup
port il such person is under eighteen
years Of age and incapable of self-sup
)ort. Under the 1917 act this exemption
vas allowed only for each dependen; |
child" The head of family-one who
supports one or more persons closely |
with him by blood relation
hip, relationship by marriage, or by
entitled to all exemptions |
.llowed married person
The normal rate of tax under the new
let is per cent of the first $4,000 OF
let income above the exemptions, and 70
Ter cent of the net income in excess of
tsuuu- III NolnSs III GAlSsS VI F1foNV dAN
abject also to a surtax ranging from
per cent of the amount of the net
lcome between $1,000 and $4,000 to 65
er cent of the net income above
i 900, 600
Payment of the tax may be made in
Ill at the time OF filing return or in
our installments, on or before March
5, on or before June IS, on or before
september Is, and On or before Decem-
er IS.
Revenue officers will visit every eoun-
= in the United States to aid taxpayer
] making out their returns. The date
+ their arrival and the location of their
ffices may be ascertained by inquiring
t offices OF collectors of internal reve.
tie, postofices and banks. Failure to
ee these officers, however, does not re-
eve the taxpayer of his obligation to
lie his return and pay his tax within the
me specified by law. In this case tax
ayers must seek the Government, no.
he Government the taxpayer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
Postmaster Examination.

AT the request of the Postmaster Cen
eral, the United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an examina-
lion to be held at Alexandra, Va, on
February 10, 1918, for the position Of
postmaster at Indian Head, Md. This
office has an annual compensation OF
81, 100,
10 be eligible for this examination
an applicant must be citizen OF the
United States, must actually reside with
in the delivery of the office and have so
resided at the time the present vacancy
/ occurred.
Applicants must have reached their
twenty-first but not their sixty-hfth
birthday on the date of the examina-
ton.
Application Form So4 and full infor.
nation concerning the requirements Of
the examination may be secured iron
the postmaster at the place OF vacancy
or from the Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. c. Applications shoul'
be properly executed and filed with tn
Commission at Washington, d. c., il
time to arrange for the examination o
the applicant.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
Armenian-Syria Relief Fund Com.
mittee.

The following have been appoints
on the committee in each election dis
lriet in the county to solicit contribu
tons for the Armenian Syrian Relic
Fund in this county. II is to be hope
that the people Of the county will gen
erously and literally contribute 20 thi
fund, thereby helping those suffering
people;
First District-Mr. Geo. A. Wade
Mr.. Lemuel Albrittain, Misses Mari,
lowering and Hildegarde Farrell.
Second District-Mrs. B. B. Comp
ton, Mrs. George Dolozier, Messrs
George NJ. Carpenter and Henry II
Bowie.
Third District-Misses Lessie Mon
roe and Mamie Mills. Messrs. Walter
H. Thomas and Richard F. Elgin.
Fourth District-Miss Louise Wills.
Miss Naomi Herbert. Rev. F. ]. Brad
ley and Mr.. Roger Cooksey.
Fifth District-Miss Marie Frere,
Miss Eleanor Carpenter, DR.. 7. l..
Higdon and Mr.. Clarence Lloyd
Sixth District-Mrs. Geo. B. Mudd,
Miss Thelma Trotter. Messrs. A. B,
OdI uNitt anu I. n. WHtdtttg.
Seventh District - Mrs. Garfield
Jenkins, Miss Agnes Warning, Miss
Bryan, Miss Katherine Mates, Miss
Manila Quinn, Messrs. F. E. Mat
tngly, George w. Patterson and b.
NJ. Tubman, Jr
Eighth-District- H. c.
Chappelear, James J. Edelon, Mr.
Hayden Bowling and Harry r. Bow
ling.
Ninth District-Mrs. B. F. Heuder-
son, Miss Edna Mae Bowling and Mr..
Spencer Turner.
Tenth District-Mrs. w. w. Mil
stead, Mrs. c. +. Posey, Messrs. Ross
L. Mitchell and Jesse l.. Rowe
The above committee in addition
% the chairman and Messrs. Gwynn
md Billingsiy, will receive contribu-
ions to this fund. Mr.. John c. Owen
La Plata, Md, has been appointed
- rav,r,4t4toa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Little Elizabeth Posey entertained a
number of her young friends at birth
day part at the home of her grand
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth r. Howard, on
Saturday afternoon last. Games were
played during the earlier part of the
afternoon, after which the youngsters
were invited into the dining room where
they enjoyed edibles most tempting and
elpscious to the youngsters tastes. The
scolor scheme OF the dining room and
parlor was pink.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
Agricultural Notes.


Many are making their tobacco beds.
Il is also good time TO be making a
hot bed to start early vegetables. We
can start the plants and save a month
I9r more next April in getting our gar
dens started. The only way we can
1ave good wholesome food is to plan
for a good garden. Get your garden
seed now and plan your garden for next
summer. A box filled with good rich
earth put in the kitchen window will
serve as a good place to start early
cabbage and tomatoes. After the plants
nave two or three leaves on them they
should be transplante dto another box
md set an inch or more apart so that
good strong plants may be obtained.
This is so much trouble. Yes, it is a
little trouble, but it will pay. II we
plan early we can cheaper our living
md thus save much expense in what we
tat and also have everything in a very
much more healthful form than where
sc buy canned goods or get vegetables
rom the city,
Next month is the time in this sec
ion TO DE putting in our grass seed
select some morning when the ground is
,rozen and the seed Will go down with
he soil and get in about the right depth.
But it will be a waste OF seed to sow
on land that is sour. Sweeten the
oil by using lime or, if you care to
pay the price, by using bone. If you
:aunot get the lime then, do not sow
red clover but try some alsike. Alsike
viii do better on your wet land than
any other kind of clover, but it will do
etter if the soil is well drained and
sweet.
We are going to have some demon.
trations in draining and blasting stumps
With powder Who wants some land
lynamited? The first to write will be
he first to get into this free demon
itration.
JOHN P.'BURDETrE,
County Agent,
a plata Md
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
SCHOOL NOTICE.
Teachers Wanted.

Owing to the resignation OF a num-
Der of school teachers in the Public
Schools of the county and there being
no applicants on the list now, the
Board of School Commissioners have
found it necessary to fill these places
as early as possible so that the school
york may NOT De retarded.
Teachers are wanted as principals
for Waldorf, Bel Alton and Indian
Head public schools An assistant is
also wanted at the latter. A teacher
also is wanted for Glasva school (all
white). Colored teachers are wanted
for four schools in the county.
The board will be glad to receive
applications for the above vacancies
from those possessing the necessary
qualifications. Applicants will please
make application to the superintend-
ent, La Plata, Nd.
F. BERNARD GWYNN,
Superintendent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21

-Four changes allowed to yearly
advertisers without additional charge
All advertisements due and pay
able after the first insertion.
Obituaries and personal commu-
nications will be inserted at is cents
per line.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
FEBRUARY COURT.

The February term of the Circuit
Court for this county convened on Mon
day with his Honor, Judge Camalier
on the bench, lasting but short time
practically every case being carried
we're granted to Joseph Schemgrab anC
Kari Schwinzenschlogl.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
WANTED

Colored man capable of hand ing a
small farm ane home garden.
Must be temperate and indnstrlo S
References Repaired.
E. Garlook Psmonkey
Charles County
Maryland.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
frluayi February 80 A"A0
RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Chicamuxen Circuit
The Pentecostal Church OF the Naza-
rene, Sunday, February %, preaching
as follows:
Chicamuxen, IL a. m.
Baptist Mission, p. M
Public invited.
Pastor, D. f. Higgs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
MARYLAND Independent
THE YOUNG MANS ADVOCATE.
aE POOR MANS FRIEND.

Terms For Transient Advertising
one square, one insertion. sl.0O
Each subsequent insertion. rs
Six lines or less constitute a square.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
DEATH OF A HIGHLY RESPECT
IN cor OPED MAN


Michael Diggs, one of the most high
~ respected colored men in this county
died on Wednesday of last week at his
late home near Lothair, aged IS years
Mike" as he was known, was a slave
in the family of the late Washington A.
Posey, and through his long life ever
remained true to the family of his one
time master. He was highly respect
ed colored man, who never forgot the
teachings he received in early life. be-
Ing at all times polite, honest and indus
trious. By hard work, frugality and
honesty he saved his earnings and gath
cred around him sufficient of the
worlds goods to provide good and
comfortable home for his wife and
children. He raised his children up TO
be a credit to himself and the COM
munity in which they lived. His life
was lesson of excellent example to
his race that is well worth emulating,
being a credit to his race in every re-
spect He leaves a wife and several
children to survive him. His funeral
took place on Thursday and his re
mains were laid to rest at St. Thomas
Church, where he was always faith
full worshipper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21

Terms OF Advertising Per inch;
In. 2m. 3 IN. 6 m. Year.
/ in. $3.50 So. sol s6.5OIss.OoIs1o.OO
in. $50 $50 75O 800 1900
3 in. 600 7.5Ol 9.5OllO.oOI 1900
lin. ZOO S.5OIi1OOrs.5OI $500
in. s.OO1O.OOI12.5Or5.5Ol $500
6 in. s.OO12.OoI1s.OOI2O.OOl 5000
~ in. 17.oOI2O.OOla O.OOI4O.OOl 1000
IA in. s2.oOI4 O.OOIso.oOl75.oO1sO.OO
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
For Sale


By Owner
will sell the tract of land
lying and situated on the public
road leading from Bryantown to
La Plata, about three miles from
Bryantown5 containing about
thirty seven acres Of land or more
improved by an old dwelling,
about two acres. Of cleared land
and the remainder contains the
best Of timber Tor railroad ties,
pulp wood, etc. VIII sell on easy
terms.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21

A MEMUKIAM.
In memory of my father, Thomas Al
bert Wathen, who departed this life Feb
ruary 10, 1910:
Home to the Angel land,
Home where no shadows fall,
Home to the golden strand,
Home to the Monarch's hall.
Home from all risk of harm,
Home to the land OF rest,
Home TO his Fathers arms,
Home to his Savior's breast.
By his loving son,
BERNARD WATHEN.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21

Qadt ID Pu1aca,iun
IlN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
/ CnAlNLES CUGNI4. MARY
LAND.
Charles Forrest Plaintiff.
vs..
lEstelle A. Forrest Defendant
The object oil this suit is, 20 obtain
L dcvorce a viucule maulmonii by tine
lplamuu from tine defendant The
Bill alleges that tile parties intermat-
jded on The 18th, day ol March, 1905
land that there have been born OF said
marriage no children That they lived
together tor only teW days, atteg
winch the defendant deserted and
abandoned the plaintiff, and has not
since co-haDtcu or lived with the
Plaintiff Inat SAID cescruou has
existed Tor move than three years
last past ana sg.li continues, That
said Defendant present abode IS TN
.6uOW 10 the piMnuli, eNceps by re-
port which has it that sine IS nung
Ia the District Of Columbia.
Ina said leseruoI was without
consent. co1uydnel of procurement
ot the planuu hat lAe IiAuuu
las been and now Is d resident oi tie
state Ol Maryland, and has been all
his lie.
III is therefore ordered by the Cir
cuit Court ior Charles County, III
equity, tins 25rd day ol December
1915, that the Plaintiff, by causing d
COPY OF tins order 10 be inserted in
ONE newspaper, published IN Charles
q ..,,,,+,, Crre a tDatt. for igur sue
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21

"The Matthews-Howard Impl. Co"
have the largest supply of buggies on
hand that they have ever had. Call and
see them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
Home Dressmaking Read
Now is The best time Of the make skirts dresses
The Popular Dress Materials

priced
These Seg and Piads among favortes:
Navy blue and black Storm Serge SO inches wide
Per yard .s5c
French seg inches wide in black brown old
Burgundy, plum and
Pds
contrasting colors
Per yard $500
White Check serges different
Per yard .......................59c
All Wool Storm sge inches wide black brown
and Belgium blue
Per yard .......................Sl25
Kanns-Street Floor
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21

Aaliu's uatur d 1l4.t lucmi
deceased.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-12-19
EXCELLENT PLAYERS
SEEN TO ADVANTAGE
IN "FIRES OF FATE"

One of ten strongest companies of
players ever assembled in a picture
production, appears in Fires of
Faith,' the splendid massive Para
mount picture which will be display
ed at the Dixie theatre next Wednes-
day The principals are Catherine
Calvert, Eugene O'Brien and Ruby de
Remer, three Of the best known ar
lists of the screen world.
Miss Calvert is seen as Elizabeth
Blake, a woman of the slums, who is
reclaimed through the efforts of the
Salvation Army and who does superb
humanitarian work at the fighting
front in France and wins the love
of brave American soldier. She is
beautiful and has appeared in numer-
Gus picture successes, but her role
in "Fires of Faith" is said to be the
best she ever essayed.
Eugene O'Brien is a handsome attn
letic leading man who plays the part
of an aviator He SCOTS at the work
of the Salvation Army until he learns
the real value of that organization in
world affairs. Mss de Remer plays
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-12-19

to be forage poisoning in every in
stance. This is not new disease,
having appeared from time to time
but with greater prevalency during
some years than Others. it is COM
monty spoken of as "Blind Staggers".
The appearance of this trouble is in
variably associated with the feeding
of mouldy grain or roughness. On
account of the unsatisfactory results
in treating this disease. it becomes
very essential to rely on preventative
rather than curative measures, Con-
sequently we are cautioning farmers
to avoid feeding anything to horses
and mules which has become moul-
dy The fact that you have fed
mouldy grain or roughness during
previous years without bad results,
is not a satisfactory argument to
justify its continuation. Stop feed
ing bad feed to horses and mules
and thereby stop losses from fora 20
poisoning.
NJ Jacob,
State Veterinarian