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New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
2PORATION, INCOME TAXES
JUMPED TO 10 PER CENT

The principal rate increases agreed
TO in conference were to raise the
corporation income rate for 1920
from eight per cent. as proposed by
the senate, to ten per cent. and an
increase from so to 65 per cent. in
the second ''brackCt" or sliding rate
on corporation excess profits for this
year. The eighty per cent war profits
tax for this year was adopted and
upon insistence by house conferees,
extended to 1920, but made apphc-
able next year only upon such profits
from government war contracts. The
excess profits "bracket" rates of 20
and 40 per cent. for 1920 also were
approved.
Virtually all the so-called relief
provisions or cushions" of the SEN
ate, designed to prevent hardships In
imposition of the corporation taxes,
were adopted.
In the important income tax sec
ton, the bill retains all senate rates,
normal and surtaxeS, including that
of IL per cent, double existing law,
on corporations income of last year in
excess of credits previously allowed,
but fixes the rate for subsequent
years at 10 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
LUXURIEIS INCLUDE MANY
ITEMS OF ART AND JOY.

Autom obile trucks and wagons, ex-
empting tractors, and their tires and
accessories, three per cent, the pres
ent rate: automobiles and motor
cycles and accessories, five per cent.
an increase of two per cent; pianos,
organs, excepting pipe organs) play
ers, talking machines, music boxes
and records, five per cent, increased
two per cent.
Sporting or athletic goods, etc, ten
per cent, increased from three per
cent. chewing gum, three per cent.
increased one per cent; cam eras, ten
per cent. increased from three per
cent; Photographic films and plates,
five per cent, a new tax; candy five
per cent, a new tax; fire arms and por-
table electric fans, five per cent, a
new tax; thermos bottles, five per
cent, a new tax: fur articles ten per
cent, new tax; yachts and motor
boats, for pleasure purposes and
canoes costing more than SIS, ten per
cent, a new tax; toilet soaps and soap
powders, three per cent; sculpture,
paintings, statuary and other art
work, ten per cent. with tax exemp-
ton for those sold to educational in
stitutions or public art museums.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
SOME REDUCTIONS ON
PUBLIC FACILITIES GIVEN

The provision for taxes on trans
portatjon and other public facilities
effective April l, largely follows the
existing law, but reduces from ten to
eight per cent. the levy on seats.
berths and stateroom accomm odatlon
in sleeping or Parlor cars or on yes
sells: fixes the rate on telegraph, tel
ephone cable and radio messages at
five cents en- those costing 5 to so
cents, ten cents on those above SO
cents instead of the present five cent
fiat charge on messages costing Is
cents and more, and imposes a new
tax on private or leased telephone or
telegraph wires, except press wires,
Of ten per cent. of rentals. In fixing
the passenger transportation taxes
the conferees adopted a senate
amendment to exempt communication
trips of less than 80 miles or fare
paid under AZ cents.
Insurance taxes, effective April l.,
at virtually existing rates based on
policies written, were adopted as pro-
posed by the house, in lieu Of the
senate plan to tax insurance COM
panies' incomes.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06

I
lions commission of the peace confer
ence has Virtually covered one-third
Oh It's task, it was officially announced
THIS afternoon
ReconciIing Differences.
positive steps for reconcilng diff
ferences between the greater and less
er nations at the peace conference
winch were begun Yesterday are con-
tmulng today. IN addition to WINNING
four additional places on the commits
sion on the society of nations, it seems
probable that the lesser powers will
also be granted adequate representa-
ton in the executive body of the So
ciety as we'll as the legislative sections
The smaller powers are insisting on
being given a greater voice in the 60
ciety and plans under consideration
are being revised to meet the situa-
ton
Wilson Expects to Be Present
When the commission on the socie-
ty of nations meets tonight, repre-
sentatives of Poland, Rumania, Greece
and Czecho -Slovakia will be present
together with those of China. Brazil,
Belgium, Portugal and Serbia and the
five great powers. President Wilson
expects to be present every night this
week, as he regards the work of franz
ing the plan for the society of nations
as extremely important. ...@E
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
RELAXING FlMBARGOES ON
IMPORTS TO ENEMY LANDS

Paris, Feb. ia supreme allied
blockade council has been organized
to arrange for a relaxation of embar-
goes on imports into enemy countries.
Vance Mccormick, the American
member, has been chosen chairman.
The other members are: Lord Robert
Cecil and Baron Rothermere. for
Great Britain; Etienne Clementel.
minister Of commerce. for France. and
DR.. silio Crespi, minister of food for
Italy.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
BEVERAGE TAXATION IS
CONTINGENT ON PROHIBITION

Beverage taxes, contingent on pro-
hibition, as adopted are: Distilled
spirits for on-beverage purposes,
$2.20 per proof gallon, the present
rate; distilled spirits manufactured,
imported or withdrawn for beverage
purposes, $6.40 per gallon, double ex-
listing Jaw, but with a "relief" pro-
vision suspending certain charges on
spirits held in bond by prohibition;
beer and other fermented beverages,
$6 per barrel double present law;
wines, double existing rates based on
alcoholic content also with a prohi-
bition "relief" provision per milling
distillation of wines for industrial pur-
poses; cereal beverages or near beer"
15 per cent. on sales, a new tax; grape
juice, ginger ale, root beer pop, arti-
fetal mineral and carbonated waters
and beverages and similar soft drinks
ten per cent on manufacturers sales
instead Of the present rate of ono
cent per gallon; natural mineral
waters, two cents per gallon, double
present law.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
sation BiiIs slated For March
soIdiersaGet Extension of Time


!, Hartford, Feb. 6.-The Ierisl,
committee OH railroads today sci
the senate Il bill advocating a
mission to inquire into the cond
of trolley companies in Connect
as suggested by Governor Holcon
his inaugural message. The bill
VideS that the commission shall
sist of three senators, four reprl
tatiVes and five citizens to be al
by the governor. This will be Id
as the "street railway investigI
commission" and shall serve vii
compensation but with assistant
be given compensation up to SA
The commission shall sit in the
tol and have power to call witrS
and books and shall make q n
not later than April 1 with I'd
mendations fer legislation.
$6,O00,O0O Transfer Favored
The finance committee favA
reported in the senate the BIZ
transfer six million dollars frorR
civil list funds to the sinking
created by the general statutesB
the treasurer buy and cancel
bonds or invest in bonds Of
United States or in various
bonds issued in the state undeM
thority of the state laws.
Prohibition Bill Tuesday.
The house received from the a
the federal prohibition and on
tion OF Mr.. King of Windhan3
republican leader, tho matter
made the order of the day for
Tuesday.
Favorable reports to the fousA
made on these bills:
Increasing salaries of Waite
city court judges, clerks and pM
ton officers; increasing salaries
Southington court and proyidinN
an assistant clerk in the O.
court.
Bills Reported FavorabIy. 81
The senate received favorabl
ports on these bills:
From judiciary: Regarding @
tices Of the peace elected in Move
validating such election if oath isA
en- by January l, 1920 this Gov
soldiers in service who have u
unable to take their Justice oatIM
creasing certain salaries of offici5 5
the Greenwich court.
From insurance committee: ExM
ing time of organizing the Ame@
Reinsurance company and cha@
it's name; extending the time fo#
ganization Of the Brotherhood
and Casualty company of Hart
the same with Connecticut IndeI@
company, Life and Guarantee
pany of Hartford, Travellers Fir
surance company; amen ding the
ter of Security Insurance compaW
New Haven in relation to direct@
Mr.. Hall, of Wellington, and
Eaton. of North Haven, as a con-
tee. reported that the compt II
would secure additional accomnM
tions for committees.
Compensation Law Hearings&
Announcement was made tina
workmen's compensation law bill u
mendments would be heardN
March II and not on March 4.
Both branches adjourned
Tuesday. The calendar is now II
lily laden with matters assigned
hearings and leaders hope for
pletion of all hearings by April In
In view of the creation of a trH
investigation commission, it is exN
ed all trolley matters will go ind
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
FIVE LEADING POWERS
TO MEET With SOVIETS
Allies Prepare to Send
Ten Commissioners to
Princes Island.
(By the Associated Press.)

The five great Allied powers are
preparing to send Il commission of
ten members to confer with repre-
sentatives Of the Russian Bolshevilz
government on the Princes Islands.
The action was decided upon, accord
ing to Paris dispatches Immediately
upon receipt of a wireless message
from the Bolshevik government &C
cepting the invitation to attend the
conference The other Russian fac
tions have not yet made known their
attitude.
The Bolshevik government not only
accepted the invitation to attend the
conference but, according to wire
less message received in London, is
willing to acknowledge financial obli-
cations held by creditors of Entente
nationality. The Soviet government
also is willing to give concessions to
Allied citizens and to begin negotia-
tions to cease hostilities
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06

cotics by strengthening the Harrison
drug act.
Although most of the senate rates
in the bill are retained, the cOnfereeS
made many important changes affect
ing income and war excess profit tax
alton, rewriting scores of amend
ments and virtually re-drafting a sub
Stantial part of tho measures.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
Schools May Be Closed.
1000 Helpers Strike.

Oakland, Cal, Feb. 1.-TWO thou
sand shipyard workers, termed as
"helpers' to other crafts, went on
strike in Oakland today for the right
to call themselves full mechanics and
to obtain a wage increase
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
20 BUILDINGS DESTROYE
Fairbanks, Alaska, Visited BY
That Wipes Out Heart of Busi
Dtstrict-SdlI Burning.

Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. 6.-7TwI
buildings in the heart Of F'airbaI
business district have been destrd
by fire which started early I'd
and which has not yet been Cd
Suished.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
PROVIDED FOR
ALL THOSE WHO ARE MARRIED.

The IL per cent. normal rate on in
dividual incomes earned last year and
the eight per cent rate payable in
1920 are retained with individual eX
emptions of $1,000 for single and
$4,000 for married persons, and an
additional exemption of 5000 for each
dependent minor. Also adopted are
provisions that individuals shall pay
only six per cent. this year and four
per cent. thereafter on the first
$4,000 subject to tax above exemp-
tions. The senate individual surtaxes
ranging from one per cent. on income
between $1,000 and $4,000 to 65 per
cent. on more than $1,000,000 also
were approved.
OF the important general legislation
and riders" the conferees adopted
the following provisions:
Levying q prohibitory tax on pro-
ducts of child labor.
Restoring pre-war postage on let
ters and postcards July 1, next.
Providing a pay bonus of $50 for
all persons in the military establish
ment, officers and enlisted men alike.
EXTEND BONE DRY LAW
IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Extending the Reed bone dry
prohibition law to the District of
Columbia.
Increasing from $25 to $1,000 the
tax on those dealing in intoxicants, in
Guiding Stills" in prohibition terri
tory.
For taxation of salaries of federal
officials, including the president and
judiciary but not OF state officials.
For submission of all government
contracts, by contractors on demand
of the internal revenue commissioner.
4 For exemption of 20 per cent. to oil
prospectors.
Establishing an advisory tax board
of six members in the. treasury.
Restricting sale and use of mar
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
NO EXTENSION OF TIME

Washington, Feb. 6.-No extension
of the time for filing income and prof
its returns beyond March Is will be
made by the treasury, Secretary Glass
said today.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
1000 AMERICANS DEPART.

New York. Feb. 6.-The British
ministry Of shipping reported today
that the steamer Regina sailed from
Brest February 3 for Boston, with
1000 American troops
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06

Seattle, Feb. 6.-Seattle's general
strike was called at the scheduled
time, 10 q. m. today. First reports
from the downtown section said union
street carmen started their cars for
the barns at 10 o'clock, union elevator
operators in all the large buildings
abandoned their cars, and restaur-
ants closed their doors when their
union cooks and walters left.
Most of the city stores announced
they would remain open as long as
their stocks last. They will be un-
able to replenish them, as the truck
drivers are striking.
Telephone and Lights Not Shut OF.
Telephone operators remained at
their posts, according to reports.
Seattle expects to have lights tonight
as the strike committee of the Central
Labor Council exempted the engineers
in the municipal lighting plants from
the strike order.
Schools May Be Closed.
Schools may be closed because Of
the strike of janitors and engineers,
the superintendent of schools stated
Moving picture houses will be Grip
pied by the strike of operators.
Today's walkout was called by the
Seattle Central Labor Council as a
sympathetic move to help shipyard
workers who, numbering about 25,-
600 struck for higher pay January 21.
Union labor leaders declared today
that virtually So, 600 union members
are on strike here. The general stril1e,-
they said, was the first ever called in
the count try.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
ALLIES ARE BOSS"

War Council Meets Tomorrow to
pose Full Will of Allies" Bee
Huns Fail to Live Up to Armis
Paris, Feb. 6, (Havas. 1.-The
preme war council will meet at
sailles Friday to take measures toI
pose on Germany the full will of
Allies" says the Matn, because of
unwillingness of Germany to carry
the armistice terms except under
tain conditions.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06

Washington, Feb. 6.-With the
submission 10 congress today of the
conferees' agreement on the long de-
layed war revenue bill, the American
people were presented with their
prospective federal tax budget for
1919 and ensuing years-sOmething
over $4,000, 100000 this year and $4,-
0,000, 900 thereafter, subject to the
revision Of future rates expected to be
undertaken by the next congress.
The conference report presented to
the house by Democratic Leader
Kitchin was REGARDED assured of
adoption by both house and senate
and of approval by the president.
Except for slightly increased war
excess profits rates for 1919 and cor
poration income tax rates for 1920,
virtually all the rates as revised in
the bill passed by the senate are ap-
proved by the cOnferees and remain
the original house bill and the SEN
ate's revision, the bulk of the taxes
are levied on war excess profits Of
corporations and on incomes, indi-
vidual and corporate. Rates of the
senate on transportation. beverages,
cigars and tobacco, amuSCm ent ad-
missions, club dues, luXuries and
seni-luxuries. stamp and special taxes
all substantially were adopted by the
conferees, while tbs. hJQ5Issas .rates on
estates and insaTafgt5 hsFBfe einstated.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06

London, Feb. 6.-The Russian
Soviet government, in wireless mes
sage announcing that it is willing to
begin conversations with the entente
with the object of bringing about a
cessation of military activities declares
it is willing to acknowledge financial
obligations regarding the creditors Of
Russia Of Entente nationality.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06

Paris, Feb. 6.-The supreme coun-
Gil, on receiving the acceptance Of
the Russian BoIshevik government Of
the invitation to attend the confer
ence on the Princes Island immed
lately mad arrangements to send
joint committee OF two representatives
from each of the five great powers to
meet the representatives of Soviet
government The message accepting
the invitation was received by wireless
last night when a conference com
mittee on a society of nations was In
session,
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06
WAR REVENUE BILL GOES TO
CONGRESS FOR ITS ADOPTION
COMPARISON OF CONFERENCE FIGURES
FOR 1919 REVENUES WITH EXISTING LAW
AND ORIGINAL BILL FOR WAR MEASURES

Comparison
based on Iows:
New Britain herald., 1919-02-06

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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1919-05-07

might not like It. Ne usually visit to-
gether afternoons On the hotel yer.
anda."
Mrs. Trent" Earrie's heart sank
in uncomfortable recollection. Dull
cie's ruse had been forgotten. And
nOw-how e1plninT
"Of course" the girl continued. 81
should not have become acquainted
with you-had not known-Mrs.
Trent first"
The sun had left Barrle's sky and
his step It, spring H. he came scowl-
ingly to face his sister. A white
fanneled young man was now In at
tendance.
Barrie" DulcIe announced care
lessly. "this is Mr.. Robinson. His
sister was classmate OF mine at
Deans. and she's staying here at the
inn. was telling them yesterday
about our little lark. It's all on. Bar
RE Mrs. Trent Is No more"
But Bnrrie's face showed no dlsap-
prevail A girls laughing face looked
out nj him from the shadows of the
hnll and Barrie hastened TO step In.
side
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1919-05-07
Iorrent and Iakeiet.

The stream of modern literature
represented by the books and periodi-
calls on the crowded counters Is tur-
bulent and clamorous torrent. dash
ing along among the rocks of criti-
clsm. over the pebbles Of the worlds
dnily events; trying TO make itself
heard and seen amidst the hoarse
cr,es OF the politicians and the rum
bling wheels of traffic. The classic
Is still lakelet. mountain tarn. fed
by springs that never fail. its surface
never rufiied by storms always smil-
Ing q welcome 10 its visitor Holmes
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1919-05-07
Notice OF Final settlement and D~term-
nation of Heir.hip.

Estate Of Lyman c. Barnard. Decess-
Notice Is hereby given that on the
End day Of June A. ID. 1918. the under
signed viii present to the County
Court OF Prowers. County. Colorado.
his accounts for final settlement or ad-
| ministration OF said estate. when and
where all persons in Interest msy APP
pear and object to them. N they SO
desire.
Notice Is also hereby given that ap-
plicntion for the determination OF heir
ship OF said Lyman g Barnard deceas-
/ cd has been made and that the Court
viii on said date hereinbefore mention
ed. at any time to which the hear
ing may be continued. proceed to as
certain and determine who are the heirs
Of the said Lyman e. Barnard. deccHs-
ed. and Hs such entitled to inherit any
nnds. tenements. Entertainments or other
property. real or personal. constituting
all a part OF the Estate OF the said
Lyman c. Barnard. deceased. and enter
II Decree accordingly. at which hearing
all persons claiming to be heirs at law
Of said deceased may appear and pre-
sent their proof.
II. COY BARNARD,
Administrator of the Estate OF G.y-
man c. Barnard. Deceased
First Pub. April 30. 1919.
Last Pub, May IS. 1913.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1919-05-07

pleasant animal, AMI, norIcing Ray
mond. extended her hand She did not
speak. Her limpid eyes met his own
with II grateful glance and then she
burst into tears FOR sheer JOY and hid
her face upon Molly's sleek. ,elvety
neck.
And later She lid not disdain riding
home in RaymOnd's truly democratic
wagon. and every time her glance met
his own he knew that each approving
glow Of those lovely eyes was drawing
them CLOSER and closer to the portals
of mutual love.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1919-05-07

At the time the priests betrayed
Nebuchadrezznr and permitted Cyrus
to enter the city Of Babylon. the stu
dents were learned in astrology. kept
time with sun dlal-. and winter clock
by night. fashioned rude telescopes;
and the rich had perfected system Of
entertainment never equaled In lavish
ness
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1919-05-07

HN"hh'h w
STATE OF COLORADO.
COUNTY or PROVERBS
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
william ID. snively.
william u. Snively. Jr. and
Robert T.. Sniyely.
Respondents.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That
Whereas. an order of court In the above
entitled matter Mas duly entered on OF
about the Bird day of May. 1919. direct
ing and commanding the undersigned
Sheriff OF the County of Prowers. State
Of Colorado. to sell certain real estate
hereinafter described. to the end that
the proceeds thereof may be distributed
and divided by the Court to the part
les lawfully entitled thereto. and
Whereas IL was ordered that due no
tice By publication OF said sale be Civ
en- by the undersigned. as viii NOR"
fully appear from said order. reference
to which Is hereby made;
Now. Therefore. !. /. G. Downing.
Sheriff of the County of Prowcrs and
State OF Colorado. by virtue OF the pow
er. authority and direction of said
Court, viii. on
MONDAY. THE 9Th DAY OF JUNE.
1918,
at the west front door Of the Court
House at Lamar. County OF Prowers.
State Of Colorado. at the hour of ten
o'clock in the forenoon of said day. sell
for cash. to the highest and best bid
der therefore, the FOLLOWING described
property. situate. lying and being in
The County OF Prowers. State OF Colo
RADIO. to-wlt:
The Southwest Quarter OF The South
west Quarter tSwi. Swi4) of Section
Sixteen uCJ. Township Twenty-Five
(22) South. Range forty-four go
West together with the water right
for said land applied and appurtenant
thereto. -
l. c. DOWNING.
Sheriff OF Prowers County.
Colorado.
First Pub, May 7, 1879.
Last Pub. June 4, islp.
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Estate Of Isaac l.. Maxwell. Deceas-
ed.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent them for adjustment To the Couu-
~ Court of Prowers County. Colorado.
ON the end day Of June. 4. u. 1919.
MABEL l. MAXWELL
First Pub. May T. 1918
Last Pub. May rs. 1919.
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Notice of Final Settlement and Determ-
InasIon of HeIrshIp.

Estate OF Joseph Velut. Deceased.
No. 17I2
Notice is hereby given that on the
Second day of June. \. D. 1919, the
undersigned viii present to the County
Court Of Prowers County. Colorado his
accounts for final settlement of ad-
ADMINISTRATION OF said estate. when and
where all persons in interest may ap-
pear and object to them. II they so
desire.
Notice Is also hereby given that ap-
plication for the determination of heir
ship OF said Joseph Velut deceased has
been made and that the Court viii on
said date hereinbefore mentioned or at
any time to which the hearing may be
continued. proceed to ascertain and de-
termine who are the heirs of the said
Joseph Nslut deceased. and as such en-
titled to inherit any lands. tenement.
Entertainments or other property, real
or personal. constituting all or part
OF the Estate of the said Joseph VeIuf
DECEASED. and enter a Decree accord
ingly. at which hearing all persons
claiming to be heirs at law OF said
deceased may appear and present their
proof.
JOHN C. FORD.
Administrator
]. x. Doughty, Attorney.
Frat Pub. April 80. 1913.
Lsst Pub. Msy a. 1919.