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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
NEW RULES FOR
 1873 TAXPAYERS

With the passage of the new rev. enue bill the problem of making out an income tax return for 1918 is pre- sented to millions of taxpayers.
 Last year the taxpayer had to keen in mind the provisions of the 1916 and 1917 acts, both of which were effective. This year he has only one law to consider. The new revenue bill, however, contains a number of important changes, with which, in or der fully to comply with the law, tax payers must acquatnt themselves
 Probably the most i'm portant change affecting individuals is the rate, the exemptions of s1,000 for single per sons and $2,000 for married persons and heads of families remaining the same as under the 1917 act. The normal rate of tax under the new act is per cent. on the first s4,OO0 Of net income above the exemptions and 12 per cent. on the remaining net income. This applies to every citizen and resident of the United States. Alien non-residents of the United States having property here are taxed on the income from that property to the full 12 per cent. of the normal tax. For 1919 and subse- quent years the rates are fixed at i
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
OWENS FAv0RS
 LEAGUE CHARTER
In Speech Before Senate
 Says It Appears Wise and Just.

Washington, Feb. 27. Senator Owen, of Oklahoma, Democrat, speaking today in the Senate, declar- ed that while not perfect the pro- posed constitution of the League of Nations Is ''wise, sound and Just' in its fundamental principles. The sen ator, who has just returned from France, urged the Senate to consider the league plan constructively rath- CT than exciting vague suspicious and arousing the hostility of our people on the theory that this instru- ment is full of pitfalls and dan gerous."
 The peace of the worId,' declared Senator Owen, lis too important, the future happiness and security of our people is too important, that we should fail at this wonderfully aus picious time to adopt a plan which will safeguard the future of the world.
 No thoughtful man, certainly no thoughtful tatesman acquainted with the falibility of himself and the fali- bilits of other represenSative would | expect that this first formulation of a draft would be perfect. It is not per feet, but 1t Is a beginning and con- tains many things of value. And II can be perfected so as to completely safeguard the world against war and at the same time completely safe guard the sovereignty and absolute independence of each one of the member nations"
 +O @r{t fpf that Article 1 of the proposed consti- tuition would authorize the Supreme Council of the league to invade the sovereignty of the United States, Senator Owen declared he was sure Great Britain, France, Italy and Japan did not contemplate granting this right to the league and added:
 Tt is not necessary for the league to interfere with the internal affairs of any member nation"
 So that there would be no rnisin- depreciation of the powers of the league in this matter, Senator Owen recommended that the proposed con stitution be amnded 10 provide that nothing contained in the instrument itself should be construed granting any rights to the league over the in ternal affairs of member nations. but that every member nation should be recognized by having complete right over it's emigration, It's imports and exports and all it's domestic affairs without any interference whatever b5 the league.
 ''I am altogether in accord with the principles expressed in the Fare we'll Address of Washington" Sena- tor Owen continued. But the day of American isolation has long since ended Our interests are bound uD in the welfare and happiness of man kind. We are no longer isolated. We are face to face with the duty and the task of using the influence of this great nation to bring about security and peace of the world.
 We cannot afford to have another world war. The interests of the American people demand peace. SC curity and stability in order that they may enjoy the rights gained by our constitution of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
 "The world wants peace, justice and has shown itself willing to de for this cause. Do not und estimate this demand. Do not deny or ignore this profound aspiration of the hu- man heart"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
VETERANS OF SOUTH AFRICAN WAR CELEBRATE
 "LADYSAfTTH DAY"

Many veterans of the South Afr can war will celebrate ''Ladysn1ith Day" today, this being the nineteenth anniversary of the relief of the starv- ing garrison which had withstood a siege of 118 days. When the re- Heving column entered Ladysmith the men of the garrison presented a pitiful spectacle. The late Richard Harding Davis, one of the cores pondents, wrote:
 They were in clean khaki, pipe clayed and brushed and polished, but their tunics hung on them loosely as the flag around it's pole. the skin of their cheek-bones was as tight and as yellow as the belly of drum, their teeth protruded through cracked parched lips, and hunger, fever and suffering stared from out their eyes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28

prisonment, or both. 4 similar penalty Is provided for making a fraudulent return, and, in addition an assessment of 50 per cent. of the amount due. Persons who fail to pay the tax when due are subject to a fine of not more than s1,00o and an assessment of per cent. of the amount unpaid, plus 1 per cent. in terest for each full month during which it remains unpaid.
 Forms for making returns may be obtained from offices of collectors of internal revenue. Taxpayers with income of less than s5.009 should ask for Form 1o40-A. Those with in comes of more than 5000 should ask for Form 1040.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
CHILD KILLED; SIX INJURED.

Chicago, Feb. 2S-One child was killed and half dozen other persons injured early today by an explosion in South Side apartment building. Windows in structures for blocks around the apartment house were broken. The police believe the ex- plosion was due to a bomb.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28

She-Doesn't 1t worry you dread fully to owe so many bills you can not pay?
 He-Certainly not! Why should worry over other peoples troubles Exchange.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
Diamonds

THEN YOU MAKE UP YOUR
 MIND TO OWN A DIAMOND look over our stock. You will find the genuine hero. A clear pure stone in any setting you may desire.
 We can save you money and Yet give you the best that money can buy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-04-09
ROSES TO ORNAMENT FROCKS
Posies Being used to Decorate Many
Kinds Of Gowns-RevivaI Of Old
Elixabethan Fashion.

There is much about the latter end
Of the eighteenth century that Is COM
Ing back into fashion. The deeply
square decolletage with the high line
nt the back. the tight elbow sleeves
with their deep rutfles OF precious lace,
the ornamental bow of faint blue rib
bon In front, and the garlands Of lit
tie roses appear daily among smart
society and In the salons of those ex-
elusive dreSSmakers who claim that
they never become slaves to any one
mode Of dressing.
There are two designers In New
York who use pink roses to ornament
various kinds Of frocks and coats.
They both draw inspiration from the
eighteenth century, but they are not
In accord with the house Of CallOt,
which chooses roses that are full
blown, soft and becoming.
The roses which we see on these new
frocks that come from certain exclu.
slve houses have the appearance of
being covered with shellnc. Some are
tawdry and smack of the Christmas
tree; others appear to be cut from
porcelain. They represent certain
era In dressing, and they are faithful
to type.
There are evening gowns which have
rows Of these glitterIng. stiff little
roses to outline the decOlletnge and
the armholes as well. There are other
gowns that have garland OF these
roses arranged like looped chain Of
pearls across the front OF the corsage,
and another row at the top Of each
deep ruffie Of lace that hangs pendant
from the elbow sleeves.
Strange to say, In connection with
this rococo style OF ornament. there
has arisen revival of the old Eliza
bethan fashion Of ornamenting velvet
gowns. This shows itself i'm the use
Of pearls to catch up the hem Of skirts
and sleeves. and these pearls are often
a part Of fine lattlcework done In
gold thread.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-04-09
Hair Ribbon Economy.

Little daughters hair ribbons shcul d
be made to do duty as long as pos.
sible. When sOIlcd they may be thor.
ouglly cleaned by shaking for few
seconds. say half minute, in q solu-
tlon of sOda--a teaspoOnful baking
soda to one quart Of boiling water.
Rinse the ribbon In cold water, dry
for two or three minutes in towel
and press with hot iron. This proc
ess removes all dirt, as suggested, but
does not injure the color.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-04-09
LATEST IN VICTORY DESIGN
Combines FIeur-de-Lis Of France, the
Engiish Rose and the American
Golden Rod.

There has come out fabric, and
also new embroidery. which COM
blnes the fleur-de-lis Of France. the
English rose, and the American golden
rod. IT Is called the victory design,
and those who exploit it are trying to
make it among the accepted Ornnmen-
tatiOns for the SenSOn
1t may be that women will not care
for the grouping Of these three ma
tional flowers, but there seems to be
every reason to believe that the
French fleur-de-lis. which has gone
through the history Of that country
and has been the symbol Of so many
Of it's VICTORIES. will be the leading
design in the fabrics which will. be
worn during the great celebrations
abroad.
There Is no talk OF Americas
launching new gowns for whatever
celebrations may come. The eyes OF
our buyers, manufacturers and dyers
are turned toward Paris, and each Is
making a great effort to get over
there, despite the scarcity of passports
given out in this country.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-04-09
JaveIIe Water.

This Is used In Chinese laundries to
Whltcn their linen. 1t Will remove
most any kind Of stain. One-fourth
cuDful to q boiler Of clothes will make
them very white. One gallon Of wa.
ter, four pounds washing soda, ono
pound common soda. Heat all to-
gether Id two pounds slalsed lime.
After 1t has stopped Soaming porr OF
and hottie
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
HOROSCOPE
THURSDAY. MARCH 20. 1919.

NNDHN IlEtt, 1913, Di ltlS mcclure NEWS
paper Syndicate.)
Astrologers read this as a quiet day,
Jupiter is in benefiC aspect, while Nep-
tune is adverse,
Merchants and bankers should make
the most of this sway which Is slim
~ulattug to enterprise.
National financial affairs come much
to the front at this time and there
Is a sign indicating anxiety on the part
Of men who bear heavy responsibilities.
The seers declare hat great matters
are balancing in the scale of human
experience, and, although perils mem
ace, the nation will triumph over all
difficult problems,
Some sort of complication or mis-
understanding is p~resaged by the as
peCt of Neptune, which seems to fore
cast much discussion over maritime
matters.
Canada comes under a planetary di-
rcction making for the most ambitious
plans for commercial enterprise, some
OF which may temporarily disturb this
country. There is II sign read as fore
casting emigration from Northern
states.
Trouble in connection with govern
mental affairs In England is prophesied,
and a split in the cabinet is not i'm
probable, the seers declare.
Seismic troubles are indicated for
France. There may be earthquakes
IN the eastern part of the United
States.
Many deaths ma occur among per-
Sous of wealth or political prominence,
and the spring may develop unusual
health conditions.
Persons whose birthday 1t Ms have
the augury of a fortunate year, but
they should guard against deception
and intrigue
Children born on this day are likely
TO he generous and popular, hut in
Clinod to he hayward aud seCretive.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19

The ModernIst.
The awful moment was over. On the
surface all was smooth again. Eliza
beth had regained her composure,
Freddie had managed to pull himself
together. The thing had happened too
quickly for EstFelda, his bride, to TAX
in the exact import Of it. She had not
known the fun circumstances anyway,
nor the people concerned in them. She
only had seen a little girl-a mere child
unworthy of serious consideration-who
| ad seemed upset for a ome when
sNe had heard of Freddie's marriage.
ANY greater depths to the little scene
wee oeyUnd EstreIda. She was incapa-
BILE Of understanding people who could
feel anything M yet hide their feel
ings, When she was happy she laughed
or danced; when she was angry she
screamed or cried. Life was as simple
as that for her.
So now as Mrs, Deane and Mrs. Ma
son Chatted amicably together on the
couch, Estrelda felt no Inducements.
rene HAD drawn Elizabeth away and
into her own room. Mr., Mason sat
briefly from time to time. Freddie was
himself again; only a little more quiet
than was usual with him.
And Estrelda was watching Mrs.
Deane c~uriously, quite frankly staring
at her. There was about that lady an
tT lndl the DIlue was uIhDle TO Q6-
fine, but which fascinated her. II was
something of the same air that Estrel-
da had felt about Freddie and had
vaguely described to herself as style"
She could not help suspecting that
Mrs. Deane, in spite of the surface
plainness of her dress, might belong to
40 fashionable world where She
III Eda-lcnged so ardently to dwell.
Ya%on the other hand Estrelda feared
Mrs. Deane was not "showy" enough;
not sufficiently authoritative. Well, she
would try to learn by keeping quiet
and watching closely. Not that she
intended to allow these people from
New York to put anything over on
Smlthers. If they tried to patronize
her she soon would show them the stuff
Of which she was made. Meanwhile
conversation became more general. Mrs.
Deane looked at Estrelda and smiled
pleasantly:
house," she said.
Il guess So" said Estrelda.
Mother and Estrelda are going to
look for an apartment tomorrow" put
in Freddie. Il don't suppose there is
one anywhere near you, is there, Mrs.
Deane? l always loved those dandy,
old fashioned houses
Estrelda looked at her husband
sharply, She certainly was not going
to allow him to convey to Mrs, Deane
that she was used to poverty. Did she
not come from one of the "best fami-
lies in Maplevllle?" So
I'VE don't want anythlng-old- fash
toned, Freddie" she said. I'VE want
one of these new, modern places-My
father"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
DAILY HOME HELPS

haven't you steam heat? We have
two open freplaces at home in Maple
vile. but I had mirrors put in them
two years ago. They were more trouble
han they were worth"
A painful flush crept up i'm Freddie's
face. And to herself in shocked sur
prise Mrs. Dean was saying: Why,
the girls a barbarian But aloud
Il know" she agreed, 80 many peo-
pie feel as you do about open fires. We
happen to be fond Of them because
they seem to suit our old furniture"
Estrelda felt she was on her own
ground there.
I'VE won't have any old furniture
at all" she said. Every stick of il
will be brand new"
She arose abruptly.
Il think we'd better be going, Freda
die" she suggested, IT'S time we
got back to the hotel"
Mrs, Deane no longer interested heF.
Strange that she should have mistaken
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19

The opinion recently published of several members of the Mem
bar, to the effect that a referendum in the city manager bill would
be constitutional, could easily be met by a like number of lawyers OF
distinction and ability to the effect that such a provision would
render the entire act unconstitutional and void. and a still larger num-
Der would join in the opinion that it would certainly present a danger
Gus question, and would promote litigation, and thus be a source of dis
turbance to the municipal government of Memphis, which has already
suffered sufficiently from that source.
Such opinions, however, might be met with the same argument
that has been urged against other impartial advocates of the city man
ager plan; and that is that they were playing politics or influenced in
their opinions by their personal political affiliations.
Therefore, the committee, desiring to have the opinion of the
distinguished member of the Tennessee bar, now in private pracr
and one whom the most malicious could not charge with political
bias or utilization, sought the opinion Of the late chief Justice Of the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
Read News Scimitar Wants.
TEA DANDY
TO DARKEN HAIR
IT'S Grandmother Recipe 20
Bring Back Color and
LuStre to Hair.

You can turn gray, faded hair beau.
tifuily dark and lustrous almost owe
night II you'll get a bottle Of "Wyeth's1
Sage and Sulphur Compound at any
drug store. Millions of bottles of this
old famous Sage Tea Recipe, improved
by the addition of other ingredients,
are sold annually, says a well-known
hair so naturally and evenly that no
one can tell it has been applied. .
Those whose hair is turning gray or
becoming faded have a surprise await
ing them. because after one or two APP
plications the gray hair vanishes and
locks become luxuriantly dark and
beautiful.
This is the, age of youth. Gray
haired, unattractive folks aren't want
ed around, so get busy with Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound tonight
and you'll be delighted with your dark,
handsome hair and your youthful APP
p%earance within a few days. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19

Tn afraid you haven't shopped for
a home in New York. broke in Mrs.
Deane smoothly. MY dear, you may
find some of the most modern apart
ments equipped with all the modern
inconvenience. My own rent is very
low-and / live in one Of the older parts
OF town-but ] think Freddie always
has liked it because the rooms are so
large and light and he loves the open
fireplace"
My goodness" exclaimed Estrelda,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
Referendum Declared Unconstitutional by Late Chief Justice Neil Of
of Supreme Court of Tennessee

supreme court of Tennessee, Hon. M. M, Neil, who has Just retire. from
the supreme bench of Tennessee, after 16 years of distinguished serv-
Ice, and who has but recently moved to Memphis, and who is not,
therefore, affiliated with any political faction Of any kind.
Judge Neil, while on the supreme bench, wrote the opinion in the
case of Wright VS.. Cunningham, reported in is Tennessee, page 445,
to which reference was made in the opinion Of the lawyers recently
published. Judge Neil is, therefore, peculiarly qualified to speak with
reference to the meaning Of the opinion in that case.
1t will be noted that Judge Neil does not state that the referen-
dunn might render the act unconstitutional, or that it would be a source
of expensive and troublesome litigation, which statement would be
made by any unbiased lawyer of the Memphis bar. but he goes farther
and states absolutely and without equivocauon that such a provision
would render the entire act unconstitutional and absolutely void.
His opinion speaks for itself, and is as follows:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
MAGAZINE FEATURES
SHOT OF CULTURE IS
LOOTED IN NIGHT THEFT

Burglars who operated at the shop
Of Culture, Monroe avenue and Main
street. before dawn Wednesday, &C
cording TO the police. could in no way
be listed as Migrants The job was
tackled like a gang oC house movers in
action and the thieves were well re-
warded for their efforts.
First a grating at a basement light
shaft in the rear was gouged out with
a CrOwbsr After W0rming their way
into the basement, the burglars used a
brace and hit 10 bore out the lock from
a door leading 10 the ground floor Then
a rear entrance was unfastened from
the inside and hundreds Of dollars
worth Of clothing and mems furnishings
were carried away.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
D SERIOUS CHARGE.

Accused Of a heinous offense, J. ].
Conley, 30 years old, a timer. residing
at 341 North Third street, was arrested
late Tuesday afternoon by Patrolmen
Flanagan and Kennedy His trial was
set for Wednesday afternoon. Accord
ing TO the police, the victim is in O
critical condition Judge Fitzhugh will
hold the investigation In chambers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
MOTOR BOAT LIBELED,

Charged with operating on the Mis-
sissippi without being numbered or IL
censed, the gasoline motor boat Yankee
Girl has been seized by the United
States marshal at the i~nstigation Of
George T. Wolleu, collector Of GUS
toms for the port OF Memphis.
Walsh, assistant district attorney. con
tanned a statement Of the belief by Mr.,
Walsh that the hoat had been used for
the illegal transportation Of intoxicat.
ing liquors.
The boat as II lies In the local port
Is painted a dark green and the name
had been painted out. II Is said to be
the property OF Louis Burst.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
Copyright, 1919, by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.)
BY HOWARD R. oARIs.

"A-ker-cheel A-ker-choo, A-ker-
choo' Heck! Heck Blzizuml Bunk"
That was the funny noise Uncle wig
gily Longears. the bunny rabbit gen.
tlemau. heard out Ia the kitchen of his
hollow stump bungalow one morning
My goodness cried Uncle Nlgglly,
Il wonder what Nurse Jane Fuzzy
WuZZy is laughing at uow?'
Then he listened. and again he heard:
"A-ker-choo, ker- fizzium! Coop
why. she isn't laughing at all" ex-
claimed the bunny gentleman Nurse
Jane is coughing and snee2lng | hope
she isn't getting the e~piZootiC''
Uncle Wiggily ran out to the kitchen,
and, as soon as he reached there, he
saw that the room was filled with
smoke, which was twisting and turning
about like white snakes, while, over in
one corner, by the sink, where she had
begun 10 wash some dishes, stood Nurse
Jane.
What o. a . ker . choo-is th~e-a-ker-
Choo-matter?' asked the bunny himself
coughing and spluttering.
oh, there's a hole in part Of the
~stovepipe." answered Nurse Jane, as
she wiped the tears from her eyes, and
the smoke Is leaking out into the room, W
Il should say it was coughed Uncle
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
Bowels Usually Clogged?

Regulate them with safe, sure COM
Portable DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Cor
Tect that b~lIiousness, headache, sour
stomach tongue coat, by eliminating
he bowel clogginess. 25c. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19

her at first for a fashionable woman
Yet somehow she did have a stylish
air However there was nothing to be
learned from a woman who shamelessly
admitted that her rent was low" and
her furniture old" So:-
Come dear" said Estrelda, again
impatiently. Freddie followed her. He
could not do anything else.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-19
WHO'S TO BLAME
CHAPTER NO 50.
The ModarnIst.
ETHEL LLOYD PATTERSON

Anything worth keeping at au-hhends, furniture, books or pieturs-s better
after IT has been kept for years,
, 1919-04-10
JOSEPH w. SMITH,
First Lieutenant, 10th Infantry.

Lieutenant Smith was decorated for
conspicuous gallantry In action near
st. Baussant, France, September II,
1918. Finding hat his platoon would
be under heavy fire from six eneny
machine guns in crossing the Rupt de
Mad Lieutenant Smith plunged into
the stream ahead of his men, and
crossing to the opposite bank, exposed
himself to fire from the guns in order
to ascertain their exact location. He
then led his men In a flank attack on
the enemy position, capturing the guns
and nineteen Germans, this officer him.
self carrying a rifle and using it with
telling effect. Lieutenant Smiths
quick judgment and disregard for per-
sonal safety enabled the entire line to
advance without being separated from
Its barrage. His mother, Mrs. Rita l..
Smith, lives in Austin, Tex.