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New-York tribune., 1919-02-16

IdI oNSuttdnt, Guaranty Trust Conn.,
pany Of New York
TNHE new revenue bill, which i'm
poses the war- profits and excess
profits tax, provides in effect for
an alternative tax on the income of
corporations based either upon the pre-
war profits or invested capital of a
corporation, whichever is higher The
text of the bill as passed by the House
stated the tax in the form of alterna-
tive assessments, but in the Senate, in
ordqr to overcome legal objections, the
bill was amended to impose a single
assessment. AS provided in the Senate
bill, the rates of tax are as follows:
First Bracket Thirty per cent of the
net income lin excess of the excess profits
credit and not in excess of 20 per cent
of the invested capita1
Second Bracket t-Sxty-hve per cent of
the net income in excess of 20 per cent
OF invested capital.
Third Bracket-The amount by which 80
per cent of the net income Tin excess of
the war-profits credit exceeds the sum of
the taxes imposed under the first and
second brackets. lSec. 30D.
The tax proposed for 1919 is en-
braced in the first two brackets, but
the rates are reduced to 20 per cent
and 40 per cent respectively. The 80
per cent applies in 1919 only to cor
porations which derive net income in
excess of $4,000 from government con-
tracts made between April 6, 1917, and
l,o,.
tax shall he the sum of the following:
CD Such a portion of the tax computed
at the rate specified for 1918 as the part
of the net income attributable to such
government contract contracts bears to
the entire net income and
CD Such portion of the tax computed
at the rate specified for 1919 and there
after as the part of the net income not
attributable to such government contract
or contracts bears to the entire net income
AS applied to a specific case the war
profits and excess profits tax for 1918
of corporation is computed as fol-
lows:
Pre-war Taxable
period. year
Net income S10o 900 $3.50 900
Invested capital 50O0 900 700 900
Excess profits credit $4,000
War-profits credit $4,000
Computation of Tax
First bracket 3Oee of
($l40, 900 less $50 000) S 81 900 S24. 300
Second bracket $50 of 10000 1880
Total tax under first and -
second brackets SOS, 300
Third bracket S0ea of
(S250 900 less s % 0O0) 1927 900 S1O1 6OO
Less tax under first and
second brackets sos. 300
Difference $5 800
Total tax under first. sec
ond and third brackets $40. 600
Income tax $l4c,400
at l. per cent s17.568
Total tax s1te.16a
Two entirely distinct and separate
deductions are to be used in computing
the tax; first the cXcess-p profits credit
referred to in the first bracket, and
second, the war-protits credit referred
to in the third bracket.
In the foregoing example the excess
profits credit is per cent Of the in
vested capital of 100000, plus $4,000,
amounting to $50 900 The war-profits
credit is the sum of
(a) The average income of the pre-war
New-York tribune., 1919-02-16

or tuberculosis or plague or war
Doubtless the notion has some mean.
ing for certain purposes-for example
IN terms of power for national aggres-
sion or defence in the making of war
But, taken in terms of individual in
terest and individual welfare, the pen
altles of death are with the man that
dies-the loss of income loss to hin
OF his income, not loss to you or tc
me. Even the parents that have reared
him are not poorer in pocket by his
death. His earnings he, and not they
would have had and spent.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-16
Reconstruction Ministry
Merely Spreads Hopes

Associations of manufacturers have
not only made their plans, but they
are putting them into practice First,
there is the shipbulding; then there
are the enlarged plants for increased
productions; next there are deputations
New-York tribune., 1919-02-16

suffer. Other laborers may even be
benefited
And now we are prepared for an
aspect of the postwar problem that is
most serious and most tragic. The
millions of dead and invalided in Eu-
rope are not merely a subtraction from
the total valid population-not merely
from the productive forces-not mere
ly finally from the man power for pro-
ductlon; they are subtractions from
the number Of future husbands for the
young women and of future fathers
Surplus of Marriageable
Women Over Men
Europe, therefore, and measurably
also America has before it the series
of problems that must attend a dis
parity of numbers between the sexes,
men. And worse still, this surplus is a
surplus of marriageable women over
marriageable men. Society never runs
wholesomely or safely on this basis
But that is no part of our present
question. Nor again are we concerned
for present purposes with the fact that
because of the restricted birth rate of
the next ten years there must be twen-
ty or thirty years hence q dmnished d
supply Of maturing men for workers
and of maturing women for mothers.
During the period of rearing children
are rather liability in the home than
an asset. The proximate burdens of
the world will be less instead Of
more by the lack Of children to be
cared for. Our problem is merely what
must Europe Immediately do with it's
millions Of girls maturing into war
spinsters.
Surely they will have to work And
certainly there will be need for their
work. But it will be work under the
stress of new and dire necessity
not merely for self maintenance, but
to help pay taxes for a war debt, posi-
support the war invalids work under
even worse conditions than ever home
less, sclf-dependent, minated, chidless
and hopeless women have earlier
known.
But Will these women be allowed
even the scant good fortune Of labo
rous selfmaintcnance? There is, at
least, no tradition in Europe that
women may not work, no labor poll
cics and programmes that they shall
not. Nevertheless the life Of women
in Europe is TO be increasingly more
cruel than for the men. Emigration
viii, therefore, especially appeal to the
womcn--only that emigration is itself
somewhat Of a luxury. 1t takes money
savings. But Europe, no matter how
rigorous in holding it's men, will let it's
surplus women 90; possibly it may as-
sist them to 20.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-16
The Part Of Women
In the Great War

But in rany parts Of America the
women somewhat outnumbcred the
men even before the war. What then
In 10 be done with tho rev immigrants
New-York tribune., 1919-02-16
By Morris F. Frey

TaE ConSultdnt, Guaranty Trust Com.
pany Of NeO York
New-York tribune., 1919-02-16

non-economic home.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
TECH BOYS GIVE
XMAS PLAYLET
Open Air School Youngsters
Are Guests of High
School

standing room only was the sign
hung out by the ushers at the Tech
nical High School Auditorium this
morning when n packed house saw
THE Tech students as hosts of the
pupils of the Open Air School in adj
dition TO number of other children
of the city. sent by the Associated
Charities. The Tech lads, directed
by the senior class, gave Il plaNiet
called christmas Dreams Come
True" The story was written by
Professor w. T.. Strawinski.l ana dt-
rected by Professor w. Alex McCune.
\ prolog was spoken by McNeal
of the sophomore class, Sellers and
Ruby of the same class. dreamed a
Christmas dream that was interrupt
ed by the Christmas Fairy. Miss
Eliza Jane Shoop. l2I1 North Front
street. was the fairy, and delighted
the children as well as her audience
with her clever dancing. She is a
student at the Edison Junior High
School
Members of the orchestra. cos
TUNED as life-siZed toys. We're part OF
the dream. Earl Shuey, Donald
Gempering. Hassler Einzig, Mere
dith Germer. Joseph Goldstein and
David Rosenberg took these parts
Carl Beck. Anthony Nilsbach and
George Germer. as monkey. Buster
Brown and Teddy Bear. made the
children howl with delight at their
funny antics.
Harry Ellinger as Santa Claus. to-
rather with the fairy end other
characters. distributed many presents
with stockings brim full OF candies.
oranges and nuts. which brought
more JOY to the hearts of the
"kiddies"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
Intoxicants Will Not
Be Sold Aboard U. S.
Coastwise Steamers

Washington. Dec. 23.-Intoxicating
liquors will not be sold on shipping
board passenger liners plying between
New York and South America, Chair
man Payne announced to-day. The
first of these ships. the "Moccasin'
will sail from New York Saturday.
Despite assurance from the Boards :
legal department that the prohibition
laws would not be effective outside
of the three-mile limit, Chairman
Payne takes the position that since
the sale OF liquor in the L. 5. is pro-
hibited its sale should not be per-
mitted on government owned vessels.
The question Of whether serving
wines with meals would constitute
a sale of liquor within the meaning
Of the law has not yet been deter
mined, officials of the board said
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
Knox on Committee
to Probe Activities
of Soviet Ambassador
BIZ Assoclated Press

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Chairman
Lodge, of the Senate Foreign Rela-
tions committee, to-day appointed
Senator Moses, Republican. New
Hampshire, as head of subcom-
mittee to conduct the investigation
of Russian propaganda and activi-
ties of Ludwig G. A. X. Martens,
self-styled ambassador TO the
United States from Soviet Russia.
Hearings are expected to begin next
month. Other members appointed
were Senators Borah. of Idaho, and
Knox, of Pennsylvania, Republicans.
and Pomerene, Ohio, and Shields, of
Tennessee, Democrats.
The investigation was ordered by
the Senate in adopting a resolution
by Senator Kenyon, Republican.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23

building; $1,000 for band concerts;
Sl4.500 interest and sinking fund
charges on sixth public improve
ment loan.
Wage Increases
me net increase in the highway
department is only SS.053. More
money has been provided for this
hureau for repairing and resurfacing
streets, az Inmher OF contractors
guarantees on paved streets expire
next year.
or the net increase Of s1t,2GO for
the water department. $500 will be
used Tor salary and wage increases
and S4.tlO for increased maintenance
costs.
In the engineering department ST.
poo has been added for salary and
wage increases: in the health de-
partment salaries have been increased
but II was not necessary to add $4,000
provided this year because of the
influenza epidemic expenses SO that
the health bureau fund for 1920 will
he S136 less than In 1919
New Are Lights
salary advances are provided for
the plumbing Inspector, building in
spector, food inspectors and the SUI
peflntendent and assistants in the
bureau of ash and garbage inspec-
ton The fund for ash collections
was increased to $40. 900 for 1920 and
S6.l25 added to purchase new equip
ment
In the lighting bureau $1.576 was
added because of the plan to place
u new arc lights, eight new 100
Cannlepower two new standa rds in
Bellevue Park and four 600-candIc-
power lights in tho rourta,-,+h
ward :"
Ihe only new position provided in
the budget is an additional Iineman
Tor the police and fire alarm bureau
ms salary and additional under
ground extension work make the next
increase of $l,5lS for that depart
meut.
To Erect Fountain
salaries of fire apparatus drivers
We're increased $40 a month. adding
S3iooO to The hre bureau expenses.
Olher additional items include $500
Tor the Riverside Fire Company main
tenance, new organization: S2.5O0
more FOR the contingent fund; ST.
900 for new boiler for the Friend
snip fire engine; s3O0 more for. coal
ana other similar expenses, making
total of $500.
The total increase for the park de-
partment is $l3,S72.57, including in
creases for the superintendent. as
Sistant engineer and stenographer.
for Sundry expenses. $4,199 has been
ADDED TO this years appropriation;
S4o4.5O more for playground work
SS,OUO Tor the erection of the Donate
fountain; S95l more for maintenance
at Reservoir Park: S1.3S1 more for
Fiver Front Park and s547 for the
purchase of new auto truck. The
new trucks will he purchased also
by teh highway department
The councilmen passed finally the
ordnance increasing their salaries
$500 annually. beginning January :.
1929
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23

[Continucti from First Page
tirguIshed Service Medals and navy
crosses
scores Daniels
In i dozen or more sizzling para
graphs the ADMIRAL conveys To the
Secretary his Indignation at the ac-
ton of Mr.. Daniels in awarding the
Distinguished Service Medal to many
officers who got no closer To the war
than navigating their swivel chairs
in Washington. and To officers who
lest their ships at sea under ctrcum-
stances not to their credit. while the
decoration was withheld from officers
who covered themselves with glory
in routing the enemy in actual con-
t.ct.
Admiral Sims points out in his let
ter that the historic record of the
navy is written by the men who brave
the dangers of warfare at sea and
discharge their duties with such cour-
age. strategy and resourcefulness as
Ia inspire triumph over the enemy,
and add to the reputation OF the
American Navy.
Daniels Orders Probe
Secretary Daniels to-day ordered
a comprehensive report on award
of naval decorations prepared for
the information OF Chairman Page
OF the Senate Naval Committee. 1t
will include all recommendations by
individuals or by boards and the
action by the boards and by the
Secretary himself upon the recon-
mendations.
The order was issued in response
to request from Senator Page.
which followed criticism of the man
ner in which the awards We're dis;
tributed Part of this criticism WAS
made by Rear Admiral Sims, who
commanded American naval forces
overseas during the war.
Too Busy to Read Ii
Mr.. Daniels declined TO comment
on the letter on the subject received
by him from Admiral Sims, further
than TO say that published excerpts
from the letter appeared to he sub
stantially correct, although he had
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
Pardons Going Out to
Meet Mr.. Santa Claus

Al pardons recommended by the
state Board of Pardons at its session
here last Wednesday. will leave tho
state capitol in the next twelve
hours. The reasons have been prepar-
ed and the signatures OF the officials
are being attached so that persons
granted clemency may be able to
leave prison before Christmas Day.
The state Board to-day announced
that pardon had been recommended
for Michael Dempsey, Philadelphia.
convicted of assault and battery. The
case was held under advisement last
week pending some inquiries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23

Zita of Austria is reported to be seri-
ously i'll with pneumonia at Prangins.
She recently was caught in Il snow
storm. lightly clad. Zita, who In sep
tcmber gave birth TO a son, Is not sur
hci,ntly strong to withstand the rig
ors of Swiss winter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
NAY NAME RICHARDS

1t is understood that General George
&. Richards of Oil city, is being seri-
ously considered for appointment as
y state Water supply Commissioner
to succeed Il. \. Zentmyer. OF Tyrone.
He commanded the ll2th Infantry in
France, and is now commander of q
brigade OF the National Guard.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
F ood and Clothing
Asked For Christmas

An appeal has been made by the
Associated Aid Societies for clothing.
groceries, coal or money to be used
TO aid needy families in the city dur
ing the Christmas season. Cash con-
tributions can be sent to Stanley O.
Jean, treasurer, Box 405, Harrisburg.
Persons desiring to give groceries or
clothing can communicate with the
Associated Aid Societies in North
Market Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23

FORMER EMPIRES ILL
BIZ associated Press
Geneva, Dec. 23.-Former Empress
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
HoNORs FOR FLYER

london, Dec. 23.-Knighthood in the
order of the British Empire has been
conferred by King George upon Cap
tain Ross Smith, the first aviator to
complete an airplane flight from Enc
land to Australia. Captain Smiths
brother, Macpherson Smith, who was
the observer in the recent successful
flight, was accorded an identical
honor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
SIMS REFUSES MEDAL,
FROM NAVY DEPT.

tContinucd from First Pagc.l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
STEAL EXPLOSIVES

+, LIsduff, County Cavan, ireland. Dec.
23.-A band of armed men raided
the railway works here to-day taking
the sentries by surprise. A stock of
explosive gelignite at the works was
seized by the raiders.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-23
Police Send Aid
to Children's Homes

Checks for s25 were sent to the
Industrial Home. the Nurs-
cry Home ana the sylvan Heights Or
phanage by the policcmen's Protective
officials. Mayor Daniel
l. keister said to-day that he had
mailed checks for $25 to each of the
three institutions as contributions
from the Police Charity Fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
Colts And East Ends Arrange For Series

on the White Sox roster during the spring training trip of 1916, but was released to the Moline club of the Three-I League. Eller started his professional career in the Three-I League, which also produced Clarence Rowland, whom Kid" Gleason sue ceeded as manager of the White Sox. Rowland was the first to recognize Eller's major league possibilities and gave him a chance to qualify in fast company.
 While the team was in training at Mineral Wells, Texas, Filler ''palled" with Dave Danforth and other pitchers and picked up a lot of valua ble in formation. His rise to baseball fame with the Reds has been rapid. Like Eddie Cicotte, one of the pitching stars of the White Sox. Eller's best year previous to this season was in 1917. He won ten out of fifteen of his games. He has been one of the pitching mainstays of the Reds staff this season.
 The Sox also contributed two more players to the Reds. concerning wfoSl little is heard. They are Henry Schreiber utility infieIder, who was with the Chicago club in 1914. and Ar temus Ward Allen, catcher, who was with Comiskey's club for a short time in1911, later going to Minneapo- lis.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25

Arrangements for a series that. in -ccaE interest, will eclipse the world s series were made Wednesday evening be---een Manager Tate Crowley of Crowieys Colts and Manager Bill Cary CT the East Ends for the city baseball cham pionship. These two teams have been playing a good brand of ball dur ing the season and it is with much in .eIcst and speculation that local fans await the opening of the series be- tween these two teams. Both mana gers are confident of winning the championship, in fact. so much so that each has put up a side bet of 50 biz iron me- on his team.
 The frs: game is to be played at the Fair Grcdnds on Sunday. as Manager Crowley won the toss for the choice of grounds: the second game will be at the Rat'egrc unds. and the third game, if one is necessary. will be played on a neutral field to be decided upon at later date. Both teams have agreed upon Luke Riley a s umpire for the se- ries and their selection of MT. Riley is one that will please all local fans. as no sQuarer arbitrator ever called balls and strikes than Luke.
 Both managers presented the names of their respective teams which are as follows:
 CrowIev's Colts - Klein. Potter, Saurgf. Williams. R. Dodge. Fillmore. Heebner. Manning. Crowley. Farrell, Courant and J. Dodge.
 East Ends-Pedace Dyer, Leonard O'Brien. Ba1linstri Call<ins. Mulhol- land. Bellefeur. Keene, Johnson, C1ab- by and Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS CONFIDENT,

New York. Sept a4-The stee strike was again the expressing sub ject of discussion in the financial dis trict today, but the undertone of tn stock market suggested confidence ii an early relaxation of existing con- ditions.
 ragmentary advfces from steel anc iron centers were received with great . or interest. but intimations of a pos sible armistice. pending federal in- teryention. lacked support in well in formed trade and financial circles
 steels and the many equipments developed irregular strength. but pools were less active in oils and motors those issues being supp1a anted h.- to- barco and food shares at variable gains.
 Metals continued to react on the increased weakness shown by Ameri- ran Smelting, which extended yester- days loss by an extreme of 34 and probable downward revision of dividend disbursements. together with the lower quotations for refined cop per
 Dealings in rails were confusing. Canadian Pacific and several other recognized investment shares yielding to moderate pressure. while secondary or low priced issues were again firm to strong.
 Shi3pings had a brief period of com parative strength and activity. also several Of the utilities. but reactions of the last hour which affected all hut the tobaccos. motor specialtles and sugars reduced many advances. including Y. g. Steel which forfeited half of it's two point gain. Sales amounted to 050 900 shares
 Call loans held at the one rate-6 rer cent.-throughout the session and time funds ruled at 34 to S. with increased buying of commercial paper hv inferior banks
 The activity and strength of Liberty bonds confirmed reports of wider demand by banks and fnvestm ent houses Foreign bonds also hardened, but the general domestic list was ir- regular. Sales. par value. aggrega ted sI65Oo .GGO. Old L. s. bonds were un- changed on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
LEGAL NOTICE
AT A COURT OF PROBAT

AT \ tOt KIT OF PROHATE HELD a Norwich, within and for the District of Norw ich, on the 24th day of Septem Der. A. D. 1919.
 Present-NELSON- J. AYLING. Judge
 Estate of Samuel A. Wilson of Nor wich. in said District
 The Conseryator appeared in Court and filed a written application alleging that said estate is now in settle ment in said Court. and praying for an order to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate, fully described in said ap- piication.
 Whereupon. It Is Ordered, That said application be heard and determined al the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich in said District. on the 30th day of September, A. D. 1919, at 10 o clock in the forenoon. and that notice of the pendency Of said applicatio and of said hearing thereon, be given by the publica tion of this order once in some newspaper having circulat tion in said District. at least five days prior to the date of said hearing, and that seturn be made to the Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true
 Attest: HELEN M. DRESCHFI.
 sep25d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
AN INJUNCTION GRANTED
 RESTRAINING BAN JOHNSON

New York, Sept. 24.-Supreme Court Justice Wagner today granted an in Junction restraining Ban Johnson president of the American league, from using any portion of the leagues sink ing fund to defend the suit brought against him by the New York Amer ican league club in connection with suspension by Johnson of Carl W Mays, Yankee pitcher.
 Justice Wagner also granted another application of the New York club for permission to file supplemental complaint in it's suit permanently to restrain Mir. Johnson and the St. Louis and Cleveland American league clubs from interfering with Mays.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

FOR SALE: By order of the Honor able Court of Probate for the District of Norwich, l will sell the interest of Charles H. Phillips, late of Spragus, in tate consisting of several parcels of land, situated in the Towns of Sprague, Lisbon Canterbury and Groton, Conn.,. and which parcels are fully. described in the application to sell on file in said Court For more particular description see said applica ton,
 MABEL H. PHILLIPS,
 CHARLES E. PHILLIPS,
 sep2Jd Administrations