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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21

IlNc VI o StuIS dCk.
WASHINGTON, June 21.-The treas
ury department has issued regulations
pertaining to collection of documentary
stamp taxes on bonds Of indebtedness,
indemnity and surety, drafts, checks
and promissory notes, deeds or instru-
ments for the conveyance of real es
tate; customs house entries for con-
sumption and warehousing, passage
tickets, proxies, powers of attorney,
playing cards, parcel post packages and
foreign insurance policies. The regula-
tions provide:
On bonds, debcntures or certificates
of indebtedness issued by any person
and on all instruments however termed,
issued by any corporation with inter
est forms, known generally as corporate
securities, the tax is cents on each
500 of face value or fraction thereof.
Every renewal is taxed as a new issue.
!, Drafts and checks payable otherwise
!. than at sight or on demand for a sum
not exceeding 500, if delivered or ac
cepted in the United States are subject
| to tax of cents, and for each add
tional 500 or fractional part thereof, 2
cents. Promissory notes, except bank
notes issued for circulation, are subject
| to similar tax. Renewals of promis-
sorry notes are also liable to the tax.
] On bonds of indemnity and surety, on
| policies of guaranty and fidelity msur-
ancc, on policies guaranteeing title tn
real estate and on all other bonds of
any description not otherwise provided
/ in schedule AZ of the new revenue bill,
except such as may he required in le-
/ gal proceedings. the tax is 50 cents.
On deeds or instruments whereby real
! estate sold is conveyed, where the value
/ of the property exceeds 500 ana does
not exceed $500. 80 cents and 30 cents
for each additional $500 or fractional
part thereof Deeds of gifts, quit claim
| deeds. deeds without consideration to
trustees etc, are not subject to the tax
Entry of any goods, wares or ner,
! chandisc at any custom house. either for
/ consumption or warehousing, not eN
! ceeding 500 in value, - cents; exceed.
| ing 500 and not exceeding $500 II
value, 80 cents, and exceeding $500 II
value, $l.t
Entry for the withdrawal of any
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21
AMERICANS IN SIBERIA
SPLIT WITH JAPANESE
Relations with Russians Now Satisfac.
tory-Trouble with Sem
enoff Ended.

NLADIN0ST0K, June Is ASSOCIATED
Press Differences in the policy of the
American and the Japanese military au-
thorities here toward attacking bands has
resulted in a suggestion that some au-
thority other than a military representa-
tive take the initiative Is a means of CO.
oldinating the various policies. One of
the differences noted Is the disposition
of the American forces, who are guarding
vital points on the railroads, tunnels, and
bridges. 10 declare armed bands to be
outlawcd as Bolshcviki only after such
forces actually have attacked the guarded
railroad points, while the Japanese have
leen accustomed to proceed against the
Bolsheviki whenever they believed at
tacks were contemplated
Although all the allied countries have
military missions in Siberia. advising the
Russian authorities, only tho United
States Japan and China have troops
available tof daty.
Plans for the reconstruction of railroads
with the assistance of the allied powers
to he rendered through civil authorities
have been completed by the Interallcd
| Railroad Board Officials Of the Kolchak
government have let it lie known that il
| is their understanding thar further as
sistance cannot be rendered hy the Amer
leans without definite instructions from
/ The United States government
! Relations between the American anC
/ Russian officials, it is generally remarked
| are better now than at any time since th'
| American representatives arrived in 81
! IBERIA, although agitatags still are coutia
,lius their antitmcrican propaganda cam
o.
I Of these Efforts 80 arouse distfast -of IA
/ Americans IS the resolution cen3emnin
4 the attitude al the american camman,
/ toward iactional lighting il tie martm
districts adontad on June 10 by the \ Tad
iyostok stock exchange These resolution
were said t. have been forced throuG
by alleged pro-German merchants y
tho same time thanks were expressed I
the japanese command for lis active @
forts on behalf OF the kolchak govern
ment
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21

medals. memorials, civil service preference,
free nawkers' and pedlers licenses; pre-
served civil service rating of those in Ipus
HE employment.
North Notwithstanding now in ses-
sion. ..'-'.'' = 80 = =. .-.'' ee''
North sDalseta-Bonus- s25 a month
(period not known, provided it is spent
in building a home or obtaining an edu-
cation
Ohio-No bonus
Oklahoma Legislature now in session.
Oregon Legislature now in session.
Pennsylvania-Legisl now in ses-
sion.
Rhode Island-No bonus; $3.50 appro-
priated to maintain free employment Of
fees and S5e,eG0 to obtain employment.
South Dakota Bond issue of Sl000,000
to provide employment and farm homes.
Tennesee-Appropriation Of $2,d00,a00
for memorial
Texas-Constitution prohibits bonuses;
payment Of poll tax suspended and time
foFzpaymentk acknowledges or judgments
| extended one year. .
Utah-ESeXt session in l9z0.y =.
| Vermont Payment Of $40 a month fol
service men for one year and 's35- month
| for dependents.
MISUNDERSTANDING does not meet this
year
! Washington-Next session in 1921
! West Nirginia-No bonus; no direct, i'm
portant legislation
/ Wisconsin Legislature now in session
WypmIng-l Legislature now in session.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21
LICENSE REYCKED.
Rutland Man Drove Car Carelcssly and
Negligent.y.

MONTPELIER. June e. Secretary Of
state Harry a Black yesterday revoke !
tile operator license Of Charles A lIoar
of Manchester Depot IIoar was convict
ed in Rutland city court OF careleas and
negligent driving Of his automobile CARL
CT this week
The department yesterday received a
complaint from officer Duke in Plainicld.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21
NEW REGULATIONS
ON STAMP TAXES
Treasury Defines Amounts
to Be Paid on Various
Documents
lSIGHT DRAFTS
| NOT TAXABLE

But Very Nearly Every Other Variety
of Commercial Paper Must Pay Tax
to Uncle SIMPLIFYING Cards Must
Give Up Cents a Pack.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21

During the severe thunder storm of
June II. lightning struck the chimney Of
the house OF Clayton Partch Of Rabbit
Hollow in Northfield the bolt complete
" wrecking the chimney and then follow
ing down into the house, tearing the stove
pipe aud striking the stove. There was
4 lot fire and AIRS Partch was cooking
4 kettle of meat, which was tipped over
striking Howard Partch, her I0-year-old
son. lie was badly burned on the neck
hack and legs. There was considerable
damage done to the buildings and glass
and pictures were broken
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21

Edward y Butler. -, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Edward p. Butler Of Proctor, was
drowned Tuesday in Preston lake near
Ilion, y Y, while endeavoring to save
the life of fellow worker Mr.. Butler
was employed in the office Of the Savage
Arms Co, at Utica as head accountant
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21

through that village So fast that they
could not get the number of the car, but
obtained description of the two men
in the car and had advised other officers
to arrest the driver
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21

G. f. lIolton, who received shock
from 1900 volts Of electricity on May
%, is in a critical condition at his home
in Caverdish and there Is little prospect
OF his recovery. His suffering is SO IN
tense that he is kept under the influence
Of an opiate
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21

One of the worst cases which has
confronted the state board of charities,
OF which Miss Lena G, Ross Of Rutland
is connected. Is that of family of nine
children in the northern part of Yer
mont, the Oldest u years, who have
been deserted by their mother. The
beard is anxious to secure a good homo
! for each of these children. BY July
tthc board viii have under its care about
40 boys and girls for whom It is will
| ing to pay s. week board T" While
this hardly covers the expense Of board
ing and caring for a child, =" Miss Ross
states cit saves the foster parents from
any great loss and gives people oppor-
tunity to perform q patriotic duty BIZ
bringing up children who would other
wise have no chance TO become good
citizens.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21
VERMONT NEWS.

Jed H. Holt, carpenter OF Barre, was
overcome by the heat Thursday while
working on the roof of barn. Becom-
ing dizzy he stepped back upon rotten
board that let him down through the
staging for drop Of 10 feet He sus-
tanned three broken ribs and many bruis-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21

BY the severe thunder storm of the
early part of the week much damage was
done in the vicinity of Barton. In that
town one piece of road was practically
destroyed and the damage by the heavy
rainfall is estimated at several thousand
dollars. The lightning killed three cows
belonging to George Icrrick of Newport,
struck the house OF Charles a. Clarla rim
that city and tore a large hole in the
roof, which let a quantity Of water into
the house The Akin cottage at The
Bluffs in Newport was also struck, scat
tering things about and splintering the
boards Mrs Percy. who was in tho
| cottage at the time, received a slight
| shock. \ cattle she'd at the trotting parl
was also hit and burned
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-06-21

Every year since the classification Of
I" distinguished colleges was first made
by the war department, Norwich uni
vCrsity has been so classified This vca-
lis no exception, the classification being
based upon reports of officers detailed
for the purpose OF making the annual
inspection Of the military department.
of educational ,rs itutions At which Of.
fccrs Of the army arc detailed Is pro
fcssors Of military science and tactics
Norwich university is one of the tive
schools which las always been on TIL,
list since the classification was frs
made. \ great deal of the credit fol
he standing this year is due to the har,
work of the two military officers sta
toned here, Col. Frank Tompkins lat,
Of the a0lst infantry, and Major Ar
thur II. Edwards, L. s. army retired.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02
WHISKEY RESPONSIBLE.

The saloon undoubtedly responsible for the
death OF Tom Fonto the Hammond italian who was
shot by Private Joe Marno Saturday night TO pro
tect his life.
That Fonto would have killed Marine seems to be
the burden OF testimony. The bullets in Marines army
Colt were the only thing that stood between him and
eternity
Fonto had been over in West Hammond with party
OF friends on drinking bout. Ordinarily not mean
dspositioned chap, Fonto when cups was abusive
He was profane and he dangerous. Marine was
his friend. He was paying visit In Fontos home and
prior to the tragedy had prayed the members OF the
party not 10 make much noise He even when Fonto
got ugly and threatening, neighbor to call the
police. but the demon ru mwas in Fontos blood and
1t was directly responsible for his death
few hours after auto party came from Chicago
TO of the resorts the other the State Line
1t consisted OF two young They drank consid-
cradle Now in the past life OF of these young
fashionably dressed women there secret She had
kept IL nviolate for two She had mother
hood and kept Il from her family. Another adopted her
child For two she breathed easier. On Sunday
she drank heavily and blabbed her to the world
She was arrested and dsgraced Today she lies i'll at
home Here are two instances of what whiskey does.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02
ARMY STANDARDS.

There IS much basis for the complaint that our
present army requirements too drastic. This
( OF the main reasons why there IS much difficulty in
ordinary times in keeping army up TO it's
desired strength. At present when need of so
many more volunteers for the regular army and the
navy ii especially unfortunate thousands of
young men who are excellent fighting stock should
barred automatically because OF nominal
are OF little Importance modern warfare
The size requirement, which strictly insisted on
seems especially absurd In medieval DAYS it was de.
sirable that soldier should be tall His height and
reach gave him advantage in the handto-hand com
bats that constituted the bulk of the fighting But we
have passed the stage OF spears swords and battle
axes. Armies fight long distances Rifles and
highpower shells have eliminated giants advantage
Indeed, in one important respect size has become a
handicap for IL makes soldier better target for the
enemy Thus in the RussoJaparese war IL was always
easier for the Japs hit the Russians than for the
Russians to hit the Jap And when it came to close
grips the Jap showed himself the equal his big adver
sary Medium OF small stature IS indication OF
weakness It usually indicates endurance which
t. no thing that armies today recog-
nize these facts. The found that men five
feet high not inferior fighting power to men FIVE
feet six or eight
Il might be proper. too lower the standard
little with regard to and teeth is certainly bet
ter gil things considered. that soldier be able
TO perfectly without glasses And vet the wearing
Of glasses doesn't to interfere hooting Witch
is soldier business Many OF the best civilian
msrksmen wear glasses. Col Roosevelt, who was so
nearsiehted that he could pass strict army test
found his thick glasses hndrance either in his peril
Gus African hunting trip in his Spanish war campacn
surprisingly large proportion German soldiers wear
glasses. and certainly they have proved themselves e
fectve f~hters Germany snpv RECOGNIZES eve defects
as inevitable, and has ocust with every regiment or
brigade
Imperfect teeth. TOO not the handicap they
formerly modern colder IS not Obliged either
to bite OF his cartridges to gnaw hardtac1 r IS
enough If ne has dental cavities or abscesse ia ~,
him and poison his system And regimental dentists
O that.
+ IS necessary Of dis1uaIifv recruits FOR
organic defects Of the heart lungs Kidneys etc But
most turned away from recruiting stations are re-
fused for far less significant Most of them IN
fact have never suspected that there was anvthine
wrong with them While the life insurance con1nanies
only refuse about applicant in nine the ern. and
navy refuse the majority Of applicants The NOT
only loose much excellent material but they seriously
discourage enlistments. shock TO healthy YOUNG
American to be told that is physically unfit y IS
often unjust him, keeps his friends from volun
teerns
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02
FOR AUGMENTATION.

At the suggestion Of three OF the plant super
ntendents in East Chicago, the board OF education
Instead waiting until begin study of the
Possibilities Of the Americanization movement has
started in now and Monday evening OF this week two
school buildings with the necessary instructors was
rown open classes in English elements OF citi-
,ouhtp.
The plan is to hold two classes 4 week. Monday and
'nesday evenings at both the Riley and Garfield
d.ngs.
And thus. sooner than expected the opportunity has
East Chicago to get behind the Americanzaton
@ment and what be done secure attend
at these evening schools. This is a patriotic work
Ia enough that the buildings be thrown open and
achers provided The plant foremen and superintend.
ats the citizens the members OF the Chamber Of Com
1erce. every body who believes tina education induces
GOD citizenship must help this movement along ard
actually do something get attendance that will
Justify the expense.
Heretofore interest in this matter has been confined
largely school authorities. But they have help
This trial movement must not fail Those who cannot
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02
INDIANA FARMERS NEED $50 90 MEN

The stories that many of work does
NJ seem to be borne by the facts branches
nj human endeavor it is almost impossible get men
7orticulary the right men In some of the high
class trades il is impossible
IF returning soldiers of work it will present
remarkable situation. Perhaps they cannot get the
lind Of work just that they want but they need
not be idle for moment if they want to work
For instance. Indiana farmers will approximate
" $4,000 men in the weeks said W. p Brum.
I'D federal far mhep specialist for Indiana when in
terTiewed al Purdue University yesterday. Men who
now something Of farming and have had some expert.
nee especially desired. he declared can con.
net with these by getting touch with county
orscutural agents federal and state employment offices
in towns and cities, and the farmers fill needs
through the agencies.
Opening of spring work reveals that there are not
enough Indiana farms to operate them TO the
greatest advantage according Brumfeld who added
Wages and inducements offered satisfactory TO
all employed but it is evident, that the present
situation. the farms coming out the losers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02
FADING HELIGoLAND.

That erude journal, the Christian Science Monitor
say that If It is decided TO end the of egoand
oy destroying it, what will happen would naturally have
happened in time if the kaiser had protected the
island against disntesration When came into German
possession Heligoland steadily diminishing Nine
teen centuries when the Roman Tacitus wrote his
Germana, Heligoland island some twenty miles
long Later records show by the year 500 it had
shrunk TO fifteen miles long by eight miles wide and
that in 1880 It had further shrunk to six miles bv four
Composed OF red cleyey sandstone that presents little
resistance to time and tide Heligoland had become
small "hen Lord salisbury handed it over 70 Germany.
mat 10 prevent further shr1nkage by surrounding the
island with masonary was practical and not eX-
pensive matter of engineering.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02
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THE CHICAGO ELECTION.

As this newspaper confidently predicted month ago
ana several times editoriay since. there nothing
the Chicago mayora election but Big Bill" Thompson.
When the blatant and seseeking Hoyne came into the
fray that settled it. He took enough votes from
Schweitzer to make Thompson's election sure thing
Thompson had daily newspaper Chicago against
nm and as this newspaper said in March,
his greatest asset. Chicago not permit their
newspapers to tell them how they may or may not vote
II would consume vast amount OF space, course
give all the reasons why Thompson won. Weak as he
Is, he was the strongest His stand made him
more enemies than any other policy but he
sincere IN IT, and the fact sight OF that
Chicago is the sixth city in the world The Iu
dricous feature Of the campaign the amazingly
poor race made by Hoyne. He miserable third and
the staggering blow his bump got Will prob
ably last him for a while He met with the
OF vind-jammers and truckers. He repudiaed in
decisive Hoyne won't so free henceforth to come
INTO Lake county making political speeches criticiz
ing our city administrations and police departments
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02
THEY STAND THE TEST
OF HARD WEAR

4275 miles is the distance walked by
H. NJ. Foreman on one pair of NeSiin
Soles. MIR. Foreman. who is a postman
in Allentown. Pa. says The shoes with
Ne6lin Soles gave me continuous sen~
ice for 91z months, during which time
| averaged IL miles day. Ordinary
soles last me about one month"
II you are hard on shoes, follow MFR.
Foreman's example and buy them with
Ne0lin Soles. These soles are created
by Science to be especially tough and
durable. Therefore, Neolin-soled shoes
wear long time, and 50 cut your shoe
bills down. Good shoe stores carry
them in many styles for men. women,
and children.
And have your q shoes re-bottomed
with Neolin Soies. Remember-they
are comfortable and waterproof. also.
Ne6lin Soles are made by The Good
year Tire e. Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio.
who make Wingfoot II eels-guaranteed
to outwear all other heels,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02
| THE PASSING
]sHow|

WHEN a fat woman begins TO wriggl,
I INTO congested street car IN her
efforts to get a seat
WE always think Of the displacement
Of one Of these GOLFERS
SOMEHOW we'd rather meet a
CHAP with a pound of push rather
than
a TON Of pull, the latter never
WARM the cookies Of the heart.
WHY net call it lust plain pest
INSTEAD OF Budapest7
ANOTHER queer fish is the
FELLOW who is always Dragging
about his
ANCESTORS rather than b-ag
/ ABOUT his children.
SOMEBODY who seems to have b.on
IN ono
TELLS us to remember that
WHEN We &c. in nigh, that the
other
are
THANKS for the info.
10 man can choose his own father
BUT he can use ID littl.
JUDGMENT i'll picking CUT his
father-in-law
WITH the coming o.
SUMNER Washington is drafting =
coal plan to
PROTECT the public
HEIeH no and a yawn. the same old
thing.
WE are now completely brutali=ed By
war
AND one reason why we are
GLAD that the grea, Victory lean Is
so imminent
is that It will be another
UNCOMFORTABLE spen Tor our !
prominent tightwads
CHICAGO seem determined to elect
a MAYOR whose acoustic
PROPERTIES were pretty good. con-
siderinE
THE good old L. s. \. is urged to sell
ON credit abroad
GUESS weu have to
NOBODY has cent as far az the
naked eye can see.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02

Clutches held wounded soldiers replaced
arch OF swords at the wedding reception in Perkng
House New York City following the of Miss
Donahue and Private Ernest Frrera Stephens
As the bride and entered the hallway OF Pershng
from the church they passed between lines OF
wounded soldiers all companions Of the bridegroom Instead of
making arch Of crossing sword blades the wounded held
their crutche overhead the
Il most betting that the wedding
Pershing House which War Camp Community
in Gramercy Park there the couple
he'd cross Volunteer and he soldier detailed the Military
Intelligence Service
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02

understand or speak the English language be. in
some way inspired register classes and stick
to IL until something is really accomplished.
As yet plans. far the Chamber Of Commerce
is concerned. unorganiEed But an effort will be
made to This thing be put through and
the city make for itself but will require few
redblooded patriotic TO do it. Who will help?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02
ELEVEN BODIES
ARE RECOV-- Red
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

AUGILAR, Colo. Apri, l.-The bodies
u eleven Of the thirteen miners trapped
in the Empire mine b. an explosion yes
terday had been recovered today.
The recovered bodies we're all burned
beyond Identification.
An invsusation to determine the cause
Of the explosion will be started as soon
as the bodies Of tho other two victims
are Recovered.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02

ANNIknFnent 10 enrFy convoy OF The
following units was announced by the
war department today. Base hospital.
II; 114th engineers and train, 53rd
pioneer infantry: S72nd aero squad
ron; ordnance casual companies. so TO
81 inclusive; casual companies. 80 70
81. Inclusive; asuai ompany No. S.
transportation orps. 3f2th clothing
unit, S26th butchery company; Io3rd
aero repiaeement squadron.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-02

The whiting draft Office IN the
hlose building. was closed on Monday
Miss Mildred Duggann. who has been
clerk at the office entered upon her
duties a assistant a the public IL
brary yesterday