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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-02-07
BULK OF TAXATION
LEVIED ON WAR
EXCESS PROFITS
CONTINUED from page ~

continued from page ID
provisions stricken from the bill
were;
Proposed repeal OF the publish
ers' second-class postage zone
rates and proposed substitution Of
decreased charges.
The so-callcl Thomas amend
ment, which proposes 100 per cent
taxes on political campaign CON
tributions in excess of $500.
House amendment, for a federal
license tav on rse of mo.or ve-
hcles.
The sO-ccllci business license
of $40 ON business and professional
men earning $500 or more.
Senate taxes of inheritance, for
which The contcrcc, substituted
house lcyics on estates, The house
tax oftNo cents Gallon on aaso.
line and house amendment to fax
state and mr1ic.aql bond, and otb-
cr securities.
In aoree;nc roor war cvcos.
profits taxes. the pro-war period
standard Of calendar wears of 1911.
1912 and 1918. was retained us was
the system Of credits; cornorotions
with incomes less than $1,000 are
exempted: othc limitations are for a
maximum excess profits tax of 50
per cent this year and 20 per cent
in 1920 on incomes under $4,000.
plus so per cent in 1910 and 40 per
cent thereafter on incomes over
$4,000
Estate Taxes Lower
Estate taxes. substituted for tho
senate inheritance leyics and follow
inc the original house nl,r are inn
posed at rates lower than existing
law. With general exemption of
$9o00U. the new rates range from
to - per cent-thc minimum ON
het taxable estates under S5OOOO
ldl'er deduction OF allowances and
the maximum OF - pc rccnt on
estates OF SlO.UOOOuO and over.
The provision for taxes ON trans
por,ation and other public facilities.
effective April /, largely follows the
existing law, but reduces from I to-
s per cent the levy on seats. ber,hs
and state room accommodation in
sleeping or parlor cars or on vessels.
fixes the rate on telegraph, telc-
phone, cable and radio messages at
five cents on those costing IS to so
cents, and 10 cents on those above
SO cents instead of the present five
cent 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 10 per cent on rentals.
Raise on Soft Drinks.
4 new tax, effective MAY !. next
is one cent on each 10 cent, or frac-
tion OF retailers sales OF ice cream,
soda water, Sundaes and similar CON
fections or drinks, to be paid b,
consumers.
Cigar rates fixed by the confcrccs
range from Sl.50 per thousand in
stead OF 81, on cigars weighing three
pounds or less per thousand to SIS
per thousand, a so per cent increase
on cigars held in excess OF 20 cents
each, Cigarettes are taxed So per
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12

Labor will not only SHUT DOWN the industries. labor
will REOPEN under the management of the appropriate
trades such industries needed TO the public
health and public peace If the strike continues labor may
feel led TO and industries, UNDER IT'S
OWN MANAGEMENT. And that is why say that
starting a road that leads-NO ONE KNOWS
WHEREw
Snce the products and the industries of the world
right since thru proper organization manage
both more efficiently and with justice to all, and
Were ready-lets win"
In Russia the masters refused TO give their slaves
living wage The Russian workers put aside the bosses
and their tool the Russian government and took in
dustry in their interests
There is only way out nationwide general
strike with its object the overthrow of the
system which produces thousands of milonares and mil
lions Of paupers each year
THE Russians have shown you the way OUT
Even the Typographical union. by large vote, in
dorsed general strike along with the stereotpers press
feeders and newsboys which will tie all the newspapers
Only strike bulletins will be issued but permission may be
given for the publication of revolutionary papers,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Polish parliament to-
day in extraordinary session will consider Ger
many, Czecho-Slovaa, Uhraina and the Boshevxi ac-
cordng to Warsaw advices
Wilson Delays
Plan for Trip
Back to u. S.
BY ROBERT J. BENDER

ftutted fftEa NoffrApondsnb
PARIS. Feb. is.-pchy In com
piet.on % the league Of nations con.
stitutlon may eeccssitate President
Wilson's return to France immedi.
ately after adjournment OF congress.
IL was learned.
Tie is so anxious TO carry hack
with him finished draft of the con,
stitution that his departure has been
postponed from Friday to SUNDAY or
Monday which viii result In his
reaching America about February
Is.
II the constitution il not submit
ted to the fun conference before his
departure. however. he viii start
back March 5 or s.
Unless fun agreement II reached
by the league COMMITTEES. submission
OF the constitution TO tn. pirnary
session this week - out of the aues.
tion. The president. too. haa been
selected TO read the draft to tho fun
conference.
The president attended n benefit
opera performance last night
All the gifts received by President
and Mrs. Wilson have been packed
ready for sailing. They fiIl -
boxes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
-l-l----1--a-a-----a--
UNEMPLOYMENT
TO Be PR0bED
BY PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. H.
With President Wilson planning
To take personal charge Of the
unemployment situation on his
return from France. department
Of labor officials have decided To
call q conference Of governors
early In March. nj which the
president viii preside.
Showing the importance he at.
taches 10 solving the problem iuime-
diately. the president has cablcd his
willingness 60 delay his return to
France a few days In order to attend
the conference.
The general stagnation OF Industry
thruout the country. with the result.
ing unemployment. will be- the chief
topic Of discussion. II is said. Attcn.
ton viii be given 10 The prevalence
OF strikes. but labor officials are con.
fident many Of these troubles can be
wiped out with a brisk resumption
of peace-tine industry.
During the last week. Roger W
Babson. head OF tho information and
service Of the labor de
partnent. has wired all governors
asking them whether they would at.
tend the conference. and practically
acceptance has been re.
In expressing approval Of the plan.
All urged that immediate action be
taken. claiming the situation was
fast growing serious.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
HART takes
over STATE
Duties NOW
Governor Gives Up Work
Temporarily on Advice
o. His Physician
TO TAKE GOOD REST

OLYMPIA, Feb. 12.--Gov.
Listero today quit his post
as chief executive of tho
state, and asked Lieut.. Gov.
Hart to take over the office
Hart assumed the office It
2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The action was taken on
advice Of DR.. w. N. Keller.
Listers physician.
Gov. Lister will go to SteiI-
accom- to be under the direct
care of DR.. Keller, who haaI
recently returned from wak
service and resumed his posi-
ton as head of the state hos
pital there.
No formal statement was
issued at the governors Of
flee, but DR.. Suzzallo explain
ed the circumstances.
Press representatives were
asked to make it clear that
Gov. Listers removal to
Steilacoom could in no way
be construed to assume that
he is suffering from any
mental trouble.
Keller Is Listers old private nhv.
sicfan anpofrfaa H.. ys-.
state insane hospital, and is merely
anxious TO have the governor under
his constant personal care.
Dr. p. III. Cariyon. OF Olympia.
becomes president OF the senate.
Harris Statement
Acting Gov. Hart issued this state
ment this afternoon:
Knowing that / voice the przvep
OF all the people of the state in ex-
pressing the sincere wish for the
speedy and complete recovery OF
Gov. Lister TO his accustomed
strength and vigor. I temporarily
assume the duties Of chief executive
at time when my iaborious detail
work incident TO a legislative session
must OF necessity prevent me from
giving deep and continuous study to
those grave questions so important
TO our state in the Rehabilitation
and readjustnent of affairs.
we must all realize that in the
stupendous task of preparing tn
meet these questions and to handle
them in the interest of the people
has undermined the health OF Gov.
Lister and deprived the state tenn
porarily of his sound Judgment and
wellstored mind.
During the time (which we all
hope viii be brien that / am acting
governor l shall meet every ques-
ton fearlessly. and so far as | have
the knowledge and ability. carry out
the policies and ideas of Gov. Lister
so that upon his return TO active
duties he will find the least possible
embarrassment in effecting and per-
fecting his policies for the happi-
ness OF our people and the welfare
of the state"
Gov. Listers letter to Lieut. Gov.
Hart follows:
MY physicians have today advis.
ed me that it is necessary that I
take a complete rest until my physi-
cal condition is improved
Il am writing to request that you
perform the duties of acting gov
ernor until such time as l am able
to again take the work of the exec
utive office"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
Service Men! Do You Want
the Lamping Bill? Comes
Up at Hearing Tomorrow

A public hearing on the Lamp
ing bill. TO appropriate s2,500,000
state funds for distribution among
soldiers and sailors who served In
the war against Germany. will be
held IN the house chambers at
Olympia, Thursday evening.
Passage OF the bill depends
largely upon the showing made at
this hearing. The legislators want
10 know just what the ex-servlce
men Themselves think Of the idea.
Opposition legislators have said
that there Is no demand for the
bill
The measure would pay each
man. or his dependents. $40 for
every month he served during the
actual period of the war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12

To raise the money. IL would
require a 2h mill tax. or $3.50 for
each $1,000. or Is cents on each
800. As property is only assessed
at so per cent OF It's real valua-
tion. this means that taxpayers
would be called upon to pay si.25
actual cash for each 81 900 In
property they own to the men
who offered their lives to protect
that property.
No special effort Is being made
TO bring delegations TO Olympia to
urge passage OF the bill. Every cx-
soldier or citizen Interested In
having the state pay a cash re.
ward 10 the men of the army or
navy Is needed at Olympia Thurs
day night to help convince the
opposition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
LEGISLATURE
ANNULS Scent


STAR BUREAU, State Capitol.
Olympia. Feb. 12.-only 10 members
OF the state house of representatives
voted against the traction bill. passau
ed Tuesday. which win permit tho
public service commission to order
any car fare increase it sees fit
This means that the old scent car
fare limit set by state law is now in
the scrap heap.
An emergency clause is tackled on
the bill, which viii prevent refer
endum by the people.
Those who voted against the bill
were; Representatives Atkinson.
Bohlke. Coon, Cotterin. Elliott, Gard
ner,. Gleason. Heasley, Hodgdon.
Kulzer. Nelson. Fred A. Smith. Spe2u(
Ger, Swofford. Thomas. e.
True. Weatherman
Young.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
OWNERS OF
SHIPYARDS
in C0KFAB
c. W. Wiley of Tacoma
Joins Local Men in
N. w. Conference
DENY NEW WAGE OFFER

The Association Of Northwest
erD shipbuildcrS. which in
clutiss the owncrs Of all the
Seattle shipyards, went into
conference at 3ls Securities
building, Late this afternoon in
an effort Ia effect a compromise
Of the shipyard strike.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12

wheth@r IN. remainder OF France
has similarly changed. u IL imposai-
bile 10 say. but people returning
from the Interior report that his
pictures stin nn shop and rcAidence
windows and that his name suil
.vokea the rcadicst cheers.
This IL not SO In Paris. where tn.
open unfrisndiiners of certain news
papers IL echoed In subway. tram.
way and hotel corridor converse.
tlons.
The attitude IL usually taken that
Wilson IN unduiy lenient toward Ger
many. Angry dcbateru aiiegc he is
more concerned with saving Ger.
many than saving France.
Resentment in Paris. however. is
not confined to the president. The
names OF Premier Lloyd George and
other noted visitors are beginning to
be heard. whereas, after Wilson's ar.
rival scores OF prominent namea
virtually dropped out OF circulation.
These names arc now heard.
coupled with Wilson's charged with
virtual trenchery To France.
British Unruffled
This palpable cooling Of friendship
Ia worrying many Americans. but IL
leaves the British unruffled. They
smile and say they have been thru
II before. and that Il won't last
long. France IL enjoying a war
scare" and the emotional luxury OF
looking on the black side Of things
in order TO enjoy greater delight
when IL IL found that the situation
is not so bad as anticipated. they
say. The British contend Il IL a
national trait.
Disregarding the allegation that
government propaganda is responsi.
BILE for that attitude of the French
newspapers. there is another factor
alleged 20 be included in their cries
OF wolf"
That is the fact that several of
the best known Frenchmen are nc.
tuaIiy said To be royalists. and CON
slider France can be redeemed only
when king again occupies the
palace.
Between pessimism. propaganda
and politics, progressive democracy
seems TO be having n hard shedding,
but cool British observers declare
the difficulties are more apparent
than real.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
Textile Strikers
Will Resume Work

PATTERSON. N. j.. Feb. 12.--
Striking textile workers here will re
turn 10 work at the mills tomorrow,
I'm accordance with an agreement
reached in Washington by repre-
sentatives Of the strikers and the
mill owners. under which the war
labor board win intervene to settle
the dispute.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12

Let not him who is houseless pull down the house Of
another but him work diligently and build for him
self thus by example assuring that his shall be safe
from violence when built
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
SUCCESS OF
PEACE meet
ENDANGERED
0bStructionists Trying to
Block Adoption OF World
League Draft
NEW WAR SCARE is ON
BY FRED =. fERoU son
Il nited Prs Corrr-nonsienil

" UHtN EE%> t"FrHHRnnfitf
PARIS, Feb. is.--Whethsr oh.
struefionists will gain a tenn
porary victory by blocking final
adoption of the league Of na-
tions' constitution prior To Pres.
ident wilson's departure for the
United States. AS well as further
stirring up Paris with n war
SCARF. win be determined within
the next IS hours.
The league Of nations committee is
scheduled TO take final action tonor-
Of which was being put in shape by
y subcommittee today.
The committees work will BE- ham
pered BY the fact that many OF the
amendments presented at recent
meetings--two entirely new articles
have been added to the original IT,
are no. yet entirely agreed on.
IL the committee cannot reach an
agreement tomorrow. submission OF
the draft to the general peace con-
gress this week viii be impossible.
Disirust Wilson.
The amendments to tho league
constitution are Understood 20 have
been introduced by the French. who
are said to have been developing an
actual distrust OF President Wilson.
who IL insinuafed TO he defending the
Germans and BoishevikL
This feeling not only has been
demonstrated In the French press.
but il alleged to have developed In
various committees. The French at.
titude has resulted. Il Is understood.
In insistence that the constitution
provide for establishment OF a great
International army. to be stationed
In France. as well as further restric.
tons on German and Russian mem
bership.
The war scare has melted the
French 70 propose occupation Of H.s-
sen. and other military extensions to
the original arfnistIcc terms. Well
Informed military authorities declare
that Marshal Foch is far over-esti-
mating the situation when he says
the Germans are able 20 put an army
of 3.0O0. 900 in the field within two
months.
A British officer who has just re
turned from Germany said that even
~ Germany were in a position 70
Continued on Page Tenl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
SLAVS KILL 324 YANKS

WASHINGTON. Feb. i2.-Total
casualties of the American organiza-
tons in Russia are 324 according to
a cable from the Central Records of
the A. Il. T.. date February 0.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12

Just week today the paragraphs quoted above
Bolshevk
night the American labor of Seattle voted down by
anarchc resolution confscate Seattle
industries.
today loud and defiant the
shevsm!
Now different Today these fanatics who betrayed the
American labor seeking their
hides Having Seattle labor, object
deceive their victims to their responsibility
Bolshev routed and dscreded facing
American brand of justice 1t remains for Seatte
labor to do the 1t is them
ago heard the voice of the Boshevks Today
hear the voice of Lincoln Americanism.
years. these words spoken by the martyred president
address TO in December, 1861, ring
him who i houseles paId the Of
another bu e him ork
sci by
fromvi vioenc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-12
LIGHT SHUT OFF

Due 10 "a defective insulator. Uni.
versity section and part OF Queen
Anne hill were in darkness for about
ten minutes last night
, 1919-05-15
HIGH SPOTS IN PEACE
TREATY.

AIsace Lorraine goes TO
France.
The saar valley will be tenn
porariIy InternatIonalized.
Danzig will be permanently
, internatlonaiized.
Germany all terri
torial rights outside of Europe.
Germany recognizes the indie
, pendence Of Poland and czecho-
, Slovakia.
The German army Is reduced
to 100000 officers and men, and
, CONSUMPTION within Germany Is
abolished.
, The German navy Is reduced
to "a warships and no subma-
, rines.
!, Germany may have only 100
unarmed s%eaplanes, to search for
!, mines off her coast.
, Germany will pay an indem-
. nifty, the amount of which Is not
!, yet fixed. the initial payment to
!. be 5000, ooo, 900 marks, about
, $4,000, 900, 900.
!. Germany cedes a large part
, Of her merchant fleet to the al
J lies.
, Germany agrees to the trial Of
! the ex-kalser.
The disposition of the surren-
! dered German fleet, the German
! colonies and. the German cables
! Is left to future action.
! The league of nations becomes
/ a living organization.
, 1919-05-15
Section Eleven

FREEDOM OF TRANsIr.-Germany
her territories by mail or water to per-
sons. goods. ships. carriages, and mails
IRON or to any Of tho allied or asso-
clnted powers. without customs or transit
duties. undue delays. restrictions or dis
EXAMINATIONS based on nationality, means
parture. Goods In transit h nnI bs a az ne,
all possible speed OF Journey, especially
, 1919-05-15
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
OF PEACE TREATY
HUNS ARE TO SIGN
COVENANT OF THE LEAGUE OF
NATIONS is FIRST SECTION
OF THE GREAT DOCUMENT.
ALSACE-LORRAlNE RESTORED

saar Valley and Danzie International
lied Germany's Military and
Naval Power Made Nominal
Total PREPARATION to Be
Determined Later.
, 1919-05-15

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES agrees to
recognize the full validity OF the treatiet
OF peace and additional conventions to be
concluded by the allied and associated
powers with the powers allied with Ger
many, to agree TO the decisions TO be
taken as TO the territories of Austria
Hungary. Bulgaria and Turkey and TO
recognize the new states in the frontiers
to be nxed for them.
Germany agrees not to put forward any
pecuninry claims against any allied OF
associated power signing the presents
treaty based on events previous to the
coming into force OF the treaty.
Germany accepts all DEGREES as 70
German ships and goods made by any
reserve the right to examine all decisions
OF German prize courts. The. present
treaty. of which the French and British
texts are both authentic, shall BIO ratified
and the dispositions OF rati1cations made
In Paris as soon as possible.
The. treaty Is to become efecuye
In all respects for each power on tks
date OF deposition OF its ratification.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Mr.. E. G, Barrass was called to
Asheville, n. c., Sunday on account
of the serious illness of his nephew,
George Williams. A telegram re-
ceived by Mrs. Barrass Tuesday stat
ed that young Mr.. Williams was Sc
riously ill.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Miss Mary Marks, who has a posi-
ton in the Colhoun High School, will
arrive at her home here this evening
to spend the holidays with her moth
err, Mrs. T. S. Marks.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Miss Edna Black. who is teaching
near Calhoun, will arrive here to-
morrow to spend the Christmas holi-
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Black.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19
THE SIGNS OF LACK OF IRON |
in THE BLOOD
Nervousness Lack Of Appetite Easily Tire
mo Endurance-Falling Off
in Bodily Vigor

These are few of the symptoms
that indicate your blood is weak and
anaemic and lacking IN red corpus,
cles. Vigorous young men and women
all have rich red blood, but age and
worry and hardship take the power
and strength out OF this life fluid.
You can supply what the blood
lacks, you can enrich the blood, you
can bring back the strength and
vigor you once had, IL you will take
a teaspoonful Of Acid Iron Mineral
three times a day. You'll note the
effect, first, in an increased appetite
food will begin 10 taste good The
next improvement will show in your
sleep-you will awaken in the morn
ing refreshed and feeling like new
person.
Your friends will remark the inn
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

China and Oriental ware that has
been held in Holland since the 1915
blackade, you will be able to pur-
chase this Xmas of the
OHIO COUNTY DRUG co. Cine
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Capt. E. L. Barnett, late of the u.
s. Army, but now having a position
in Pittsburg, is expected to arrive
here tomorrow to visit his mother.
Mrs, C. NJ. Barnett, and other rela.
tives.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Virgil II. Jordon, of Leavenworth,
Ind, and Mrs. Ellen Young, of Horse
Branch, were married in the County
Clerks office yesterday, by County
Judge Cook.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Miss Sarah Ward Hetherington, of
Nashville, Tenn, will arrive here
Monday to spend a week, the guest
of Miss Winnie ID. Simmerman.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Miss Norine Black, attending Bow
ling Green Business University, will
return here tomorrow to spend Xmas
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H.
Black.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

We are headquarters for Christmas
presents. Gifts for both young and
old-hoys and girls.
OHIO COUNTY DRUG CO. (Inc.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Roll-up Manicure Sets. Comb,
Brush and Mirror Sets in a variety of
selections. at prices most moderate.
OHIO COUNTY DRUG co. (Ine)
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Delker Buggies and Greensboro
Wagons are made of good material
throughout. We have them here at
the old price.
j. ID. WILLIAMS e. SONS.
Beaver Dam.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Messrs. Clyde Tichenor, w. S.
Brown and w. C. Everly, of Center
town, were visitors at this office
Wednesday, while in town.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Otis Howard and Gilmore Keown,
students in X. S. IT,, Lexington, are
expected to arrive here today, to
spend the holidays with their fami-
lies.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Mr.. Ode Seibert. after visiting rela-
tives here for several day. returned
to his home in Mt. Carmel, L. =, We'd
nesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Mr.. w. III. Chandler, of Memphis,
Tennessee, was the guest of w. H.
Collins. of near town, the first of
this week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-12-19

Mr.. Oscar Bennett, who Mas a posi-
ton in Akron, Ohio, is expected to ar
rive here tomorrow to visit his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Bennett.