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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-09
GUERILLA WARFARE ON
IN IRELAND, WALSH SAYS

PARIS, June 9-Guerilla warfare
OF a character (which usually precedes
a major conflict, is now going OH In
Ireland" it is declared by Frank P.
Walsh and Edward r. Dunno in a
supplementary report which they have
forwarded to President Wilson re-
garding conditions in Ireland.
Messrs. Walsh and Dunno. delegates
Of Irish societies in the United States,
affirm in this addition to their report
submitted to President Wilson last
week that clashes between Irish vol
unteers and the army forces in Ireland,
in which men on both sides are killed
J are Of daily occurrence.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-09
THEATERBILLS

Empress the,,er. II to i0@s p. IN.
Dorothy Gish In I'll Get Him
YETI" comedy
Majestic theater. 10 =. m. TO 10 As
p. nc. N. Anderson in "A Son
Of a Gum" Roscoe Arbuckle IN
"Fatty's Wild Night"
New Folly theater. 10 'AS .. m TO
l0:4S p. m.-'The Heart OF HUI
mainly" =.
Dreamland ,heater. 9 .. m. 10 Y
o. m.-Taylor Holmes in Taxi
Tom Mix in "A Soft Tenderioo, -
serial.
Strand theater. 10 Z. m, II noon,
2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 p. m--Florence
Reed in "The Struggle Everlas,.
ing" comedy.
Liberty theater-Pietures, $50,
$50. GAS, $50; vaudeville, ), $50,
$50.
Lyric theater, l:O to 10 :4s o. m.
Picture, and vaudeville.
Palace theater, 2;lS to II 30
m.-Mu,ical comedy, The Mid.
night Whirl."
Ovefholser theater. Il, u, },
40, 6:lS, 8 and $50 p. M
Blanche Sweet in The Unpardon-
able SIM" comedy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-09

financial institution in TIE street, Sc
we're -iticism OF Mr.. Vanderlip's
views was heard. His friend, then
believed that the time OF his separa-
ton from the National City bank was
close at hand.
Other Difference.
There were differences between Mr..
Vanderlip and the directors Just after
the beginning OF the war, when the
question whether the bank shovld en-
ter the federal reserve system came.
Mr.. Vandcrlip advocated membership,
as well as a progressive policy in de-
yeloping the foreign branch system,
Opposition TO this course made it nee
essary for him to lay his case before
James Stillman, who was in Paris.
Mr.. Stillman upheld him in every par
ticular.
1t is said that Mr., Vanderlip's &C
Invites in developing the great Amer
lean international corporation, OF
which he is chairman, had not been
altogether to the liking OF some OF the
interests in the bank. This is, OF
course, mere heresay. as both he and
the directors positively denied that
there was the slightest friction
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-09
BUYING OF LOWER
CALIFORNIA PLAN
AshurSt RenewS Demand For
Purchase of Peninsula,

WASHINGTON, June SENATOR
Ashurst Of Arizona yesterday reltcr-
ated his demand for the purchase OF
Lower California from Mexico by the
American government. He declared
possession OF the peninsula is abso-
lutely essential to the safety Of the
United States and in the interests OF
peace for Mexico.
Lower California will become a
part of the United States, adding
another star TO our flag and at no
far distant day" he declared.
The peninsula Is a vermilorm ap-
pcndix to Mexico II is the heel-thc
Achilles hectic the United States
W. need the peninsula and the people
of that vast and little known terri
tory need us. Lower California is
so isolated from the Mexican main
land tina, the Mexican government
has had but little authority over the
peninsula in the past decade, the en-
forccment OF law and order being lett
TO the governor who represented the
Dias regime, and who is Independent,
now OF both Carranza and Villa. The
Mexican government obtains no rev.
enue from the land and makes no ap-
propriaff0hs TO maintain and to gov
ern. But American industry, American
money and the American pioneer,
would soon turn the Colorado river
upon the blistering sands and make the
desert bloom like the rose.
"While recently in the West ! made
short trip into Lower California
and talked with numerous Mexicans.
There is a strong sentiment among
them for the purchase by the United
States of Lower California. lndica-
tive OF this sentiment among the ma
tives is a list of forty questions sub
mittcd to candidates from the Mexican
presidency. the eighth being in sub.
stance: DO YOU favor the sale OF
such part cf II domain not needed
for our national welfare" This, Of
course, had reference to Lower Cali
fornll. a
Mexicans Favor Sale.
"The ilcNicans recognize that their
government has paid no interest on its
bonds since 1912, having deiaulted in
1912 and all subsequent years. Nearly
all Mexican business men are anxious
that a sale OF the peninsula be made
10 that Mexico may have funds to dis
charge her national obligations and
stabilize her national credit and thus
assist in restoring Mexico 20 a place
among the family Of nations. There
is nothing in the Mexican conSiiiu-
tion repugnant to such a transfer. The
United States would be well advised
did it add to its long list OF fortunate
purchases this caSily-to-be-mad fer
tile pendant Of contiguous territory.
and thus foreclose possible untoward
eventualitics.
y am positive that the purchase OF
Lower California could easily be ef-
fected IL the state department eXer-
tises the diplomatic resources within
Ito command. Our diplomatic duties
Of the moment demand Of us the most
skillful employment of the opportuni-
ties which lie open To hand il
order that we NAV insure ourselyc'
end u neighborS an uncnding peace
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-09
CHANGES
MADE IN PACT
Big -Four Settle Upon Modi-
fications in Answer,
my international News Service

ny international News service)
PARIS, June 9.-The big four today
placed the finishing touches upon the
ul,ima,um which will accompany the
en,ente's reply to the German ounter
proposals this week. Four material
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
INCOME TAX AFFECTS BOTH MEN
 WEALTH AND OF MODERATE INCOMES

Washington, D. C., March 5-The time has come for John M. GoIdbonds and John D. Srnithkins-both fiction al characters but equally well known in the United States-again to pay their income taxes. John Nj. will forward to the Collector of Internal Revenue a check for S7O3,O3O. His net Income for 1918 was $1,00O,0OO. Smithkins will pass the Collector $50. His net income was $2,50O. Both are eminently respectable married men.
 This is an illustration of the in come tax provisions of the new rev enue bill. f'The income tax is no longer a rich mans tax is a truthful but not a new saying. Smithkins, however, after contributing his just quota to the government will have left 8 considerably larger proportion of his income than Goldbonds-
 The levy touches the pocketbooIz of every person of moderate means in the United States, h.-c is so gradual ed that the GoIdboLls and the Smith kins each pay according to their in come. Last year there were filed up to June 30, 2.319,929 returns Of in come of less than $3,OO0. The tax a- 395.GJ2.4O. The number of returns filed of incomes of more than s3,OO0 was 6G5,623, the tax on which was S592. .6I3. .241.12 Speaking for them seIpes, these figures offer convincing proof of the equitable distribution Of the tax burden.
 The estimated revenue to be col lected under the new revenue bill is $6,00O, 900, ,000 Returns are requir- ed on or before March 15 of every single person whose net income was S1,0OO or more and of every married person whose net income was $2,0OO or more. The tax is assessed on net income in excess of these amounts.
 Tn making out his income tax re- turn. John M. Goldbonds will deduct first his personal exemption of $2,- 900 allowed a married man. On the first s4,OOO of his remaining income of s99S,OO0 he will pay a normal tax of 6 per cent, or $240. On his in come in excess Of his exemption and first $4,000 of income, he will pay a normal tax of 12 per cent, or S119,- 2S0.
 Tn addition he is required to pay A surtax beginning at l per cent. on the amount Of his income between 900 and $6,000 and increasing by steps of l per cent, for each S2, 900 of his net income up to and including 48 per cent on net income in excess Of S9S, 600 and not over S100, 600. From this point the rates are as fol- lows: 52 per cent on his net income in excess of s1OO,O0 and not over s150, 900; 56 per cent. income in ex- cess of s150 900 and not over $2o0,-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

900; GO per cent. on net income in ex- cess of $200,0O and not over $30O,- ( 0; 63 per cent. on net income in e-cess of $500, 900 and not over $500, 900 and 64 per cent. on the amount of his net income between S500,000 and $1.OO0,0Oo.
 John M. pays a normal tax of S119,5 ,52O and 8. surtax of S5S3, Smithkins doesn't have to bother about the intricacies of the surtaN which applies only to incomes in ex- cess of s, 5,O00. Deducting his exemp- ton of $2,O0O, he pays 6 per cent on $500.
 It is assumed that neither Smith kins nor Goldbonds have dependents, other than a wife. The new revenue bill allows an additional exemption of $20O for each person dependent upon the taxpayer for chief support if such person is under eighteen years of age or incapable of self-supPort
 At their option GOldbOnds and Srnithkins may pay their tax in full at the time of filing their returns, on or before March 15. or in four in stallments, on or before March b, on or before June 15, on or before September 15 and on or before De- cember l5. The penalty for failure to make a return on time is a. fine Of not more than S1,00O, and an ad- ditional assessment of 25 per cent. of the amount due. For "EillfulIy re fusing'' to make @ return the penalty is a fine of not. more than $1O,000 or Imprisonment for not more than one year. or both. A similar penalty is provided for making a, false or fraudulent return, together with an added assessment of 50 per cent. of the amount due.
 The Commissioner of Internal Rev enue, Daniel c. Roper, however, Is giving himself no uneasiness concern ing the failure of Goldbonds or Srnithkins to file their return and pay the tax on time.
 Experience has proved that the great majority of the American peO- pie pay their taxes cheerfuny and Willingly said Commissioner Roper. "Of course we have the delinquent and to him, in justice to those who fully comply with the law, no con sideration can be given The Bureau has at it's command innumerable sources of information that will dis close tax liability. When the tax dodger Is discovered-as he will be he will be made to pay the full pen aIties of the law"
 Forms for filing income tax returns may be obtained at offices of Co1lec- tors of Internal Revenue. Taxpayers whose net income for 1918 was less than S5,00O should ask for Form 1C40-A Those whose net income was more than 5000 should ask fo- Form 104o,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
EXEMPTION FOR
 HEAD OF FAMILY

Hartford, Conn. Mar. 5.-A state ment Issued today by Collector of In ternal Revenue Walsh defines the exact meaning of the designa.t ton
 head of 8, family such person be- ing allowed the $2,0O0 exemption granted a married person In the filing Of an income tax return
 "A head of a family said CoIIec- tor V alsh, lis a, person who actually supports in one household one or more persons closely connected with him by blood relationship, relation ship by marriage or by adoption. Whether in the absence of continu- ous residence with his dependents a. person is the head of a family de- bends upon the character of the sep aratfon.
 If the benefactor Is absent on business or on account of military or naval service, or child or other de pendent is absent temporarily at school or on 9 visit, the common home being maintained, the exemp- ton of $2.00O applies. If. however. the dependent continuously makes his home elsewhere, the benefaCtor. Ir- respective of the question of sup port is not the head of a family.
 Tn the case Of man and wife. the joint exemption of S2.OO0 allowed q married couple replaces the indfvtd- uaI exemption allowed each onIv if they live together. Unavoidable ab- sence of q wife or husband at 2 sanatOrium or asylum on account of illness does not preclude claiming the exemption. If, however. the hus- band continuously and voluntarily
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

count
 This, without question, would have driven down the prices of all other outstanding securities, and would have made difficult, or even impossible, the financing of many good companies, the operation of which was necessary to the Govern ment during war times.
 ITO issue at this time long term, high rate bond would be foolish; for in normal times a 4g6 Government bond should sell at a substantial pre- mium, and it would be manffestly unwise to saddle t--s country with 43a% or 5%o rate for long period pf years This also would further depress the prices of existing secu- rites
 The Secretary of the Treasury, therefore, has wisely asked. and the proposed bill provides that he be given the right to issue 8 compara- lively short term security at a rate of interest sufficiently high to make its sale possible.
 When the armistics was signed the unjustffed feeling which sprang up almost over ulSnL LlEL as the war was over there was no further ne cessity for the purchase of Govern ment bonds is, fortunately changing very rapidly.
 'The country now realizes that contracts which the Government had made for the active continuation of warfare must be settled; that our men abroad must still be clothed and fed and eventually brought home and demobtlized.
 "It is naturally impossible to cut off expenses all at once and the Vic tory Liberty Loan must be sold to meet expenses already incurred and only temporarily met by the issue of Treasury Certificates.
 Americans are not in the habit of leaving unfinished a thing which they have seriously undertaken and they will not in this case. The war financing is not yet. finished, so when the time comes everyone, including those who are good-naturedly grunn bling about taxes, etc. will put their hands deep in their pockets and draw forth enough to oversubscribe the loan. The sooner it is success fully behind us the less troubles we shall have for the future''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
N. '. Live Stock Market

Beeves---s Steers sold at $dU.50 O S19.5O per 100 lbs; bulls, s75o O s1s.7O: one choice do, s14.25; cows, s4 O $12; heifers, $7 O S13.35. Dressed beef. 21 o 26c for native sides
 Calves---Conmon to prime veals sold at s17.25@$22 per 100 lbs. with general top. s21.5o; culls, $14 o SIT: little calves, S1o O s14; fed calves, $11 O s14; barnyard calves, s7 o ss.5O; yearHngs, S6.5o O $s. City dressed vea.ls, 5 o 32c; country dressed. 9 a soc.
 Sheep---Common to good sheen (ewes) sold at $850 O SIP per 100 lbs; culLs, S O sS; yearlings, s12.5o O $15; lambs, ST e $19; cuIIs, $15. Dressed mutton, IS @ 2Oc; a few choice car cassas, 2+c; dressed lambs, % O 33c.
 Hogs---Hogs sold at $17.5O o SIS per 100 lbs; pigs, $16 O s16.25; roughs, $1550; etags, s o $1o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
I. |. WATSON'S
 WEEKLY LETTER

A good undertone continues to be displayed by the stock market There seems to be no reason why it will not be maintained for the pres ent Activity is largely centering in specialues. We think this condition is likely to be a feature of the i'm mediate future Unsettled political and industrial matters still exert their influence toward keeping movements within a restricted area
 Government financing reGuiTeTn ents are no doubt making for cooperation between Washington and the banking interests. looking toward providing an investment atmosphere that will promote the lotatfon of the new loan. Incidentally, 1t may be remarked that the rise in prices has expanded credit facilities, and thus in a practical way has supplied material means to strengthen the resources of the f. nancia1 institutions which will lend their support to the issue now passing through final legal stages.
 A factor of importance in removing part of the uncertainty that 1as heN down peculative-investnaer activity in securities has been the signing oc the war revenue bill. Corp orauons and individuals may now calculate exa ctIv what amounts 1t will be neces- sary to charge off against this ac- count and others. In this connec- ton it IS interesting to observe that q commendable spirit of conservatism is prevalent among the arrangements of large corporations in the matter of conservatism of liquid resources. It is evidenced by heavy charging off of earnings to property and working cap something that is constructive and speaks well for future busi- ness
 While commodity prices are declfn- ing to levels where consumption will be stimulated. hastening Of the read ju5t1nent by various channels is bein 2 urged by authorities. In one of their pertinent inquiries, Babson's Statisti- cal Organization says: ''In the last analysis, the employer of labor de- bends upon the stimulation of con sumption. Is there any better or quicker method of doing this than through newspaper and magazine ad- vertising?" Great Britain is taking measures to avert what Premier Lloyd George terms ''civic strife'' un- less reconstruction moves regarding industry are promptly taken.
 It is worth noting that there Is an improving sentiment in respect to copper. The Copper Producers Fix port Assn. will take up the question of disposition of the Government sur plus stock. Inquiries for the metal at current levels are increasing. Steel conditions are being revised to a sound basis. When these two trades reach bottom. the whole business structure will turn the corner, and the stock market will no longer dis play uneasiness and irregularity. The Investment BankerS Associa- citation has appointed committee, headed by MT. Allen B. Forbes. we'll known in the investment world. to take a position against public owner ship of the railroads as 3inimical to the best interests of the country. Pro- I viding of the. s75o.0oo.goo revolving fund for the railroadE is certaiss, to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

N. Penrose Hal1oweII, Executive Chairman Of the Liberty Loan Com nittee of New England who was in Washington three days recently discussing Liberty Loan matters with the Treasury Department, makes the following statement:
 ''It Is important to check immedi- ntsly the growing impression that the Victory Liberty Lean Campaign is to be abandoned and that the Government will finance it's needs by means of short term notes to be placed among the banks. There is no truth in such & Eumor."
 Secretary Glass has officially an bounced that the campaign will be launched not later than April 21st and has called on all Liberty Loan organizations to hold together and use their utmost endoavor to distri- bute the new securities as widely as possible among investors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
N. \. Wholesale Prices

Butter---Creamery higher than ex- tras. ID, 57 @ 57 1-3c: extras, 56 e 5e 1-2c; dairy. tubs, finest. 54 o 65c; good to prime, 49 @ 52c
 Eggs---FTesh gathered, extras, doz 46 1-2 O 47c; extra firsts, 45 1-2 O 46c; hennery whites, fine to fancy, 51 O 53c; ordinary to primo, 47 O 52c; hennery browns, 47 1-2 O 4sc; gath cred browns and mixed co1ors, A @ 40.
 Apples---BbI, Northern Spy, $S O SIP; York Imperial, $7 o s9.5O; King, s7 c s1O; Baldwin, s7.5O O $10; Ben Davis, SC O $8.60; Winesap, $8 O SIS; AIbemarIe Pippin, $9 O S12.5O; Green ing. $7 O ss.5O.
 Potatoes---Bermuda- s6 o $s25; Maine, 1SO Eoa. $3.75 e $4; New York, 15o Ebs. s2.S5 @ 8.
 Poultry, Live---Chickens, 28c; stagS .28 c BOG. Fowls, 34 o 35c; LeghoIna 84 O 35c. Turkeys, 92 e 4Oc. Ducks, 4Oc. Geese. 21 O PC Guineas, pair, S1 O s11O. Pigeons, pair, 55 O Soc.
 Poultry Dfessed---Chiclzens Z5 O PFC. Fowls, 90 to 60 lbs and over to dog, 31 O S5c; under 30 lbs, BOG Ducks, SS O 4Oc Geese, g O 83c Squabs, prime, white, dog, $3.5e O $1050; dark s2 O B; culls. s1 o s1.50 Guineas, spring, $1.5o O s2; old, 75c O s1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05
PARTIAL PAYMENT INVESTMENTS

margin required by banks and in cent to 30 per cent. of the full pur- chase price.
 The security thus purchased is held by the concern advancing the necessary difference as "cOHaterar' or security until the full payment is made.
 The purchaser should have a re- ceipt showing the terms of purchase including future instaIlments.
 A brokerage Is charged for the pur- chase cf a security. This the buyer must pay.
 The seller of a security pays the cost of transfer stamps and the trans fer tax but these are nominal.
 Full ownership rights under the partial payment plan do not begin until the in-sstor has fully paid for the security
 If the purchase be stock the certfh- cate is not transferred to his name until the cost Is paid in full
 Dividends on stock or interest on bonds bought in this way go to tGe credit of the partial payment buyer while he pays interest on the money advanced to make the purchase.
 There are various forms of partial payment security purchasing con tracts. Before buying under this plan the investor should study and thoroughly understand the contract under which he buys
 With caution to consistently in crease the earning power of savi Fs by investing them in safe securtt ties of greater producing power should be the aim of all who save. The par tiaI payment plan offers such an op- pOrtunity
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

The business of the world Is done on confidence (credit). Without cred it the wheels of industry would be idle. For this reason q large vol ume of investment business is done on credit basis. The banks ad- wocate this method. The United States government sanctioned it in the sale of Liberty Bonds. Without the partial payment feature the Liberty Loans would have been impossible
 With ones earning capacity estab- nshed it actually costs the saver money to defer the time of purchas- ing securities until the fuF1 purchase price is accumulated in cash.
 Example: A person with $20O de- posted In a Savings Bank earning per cent. interest desires to purchase a $500 bond, producing 6 per cent. He can purchase this bond by paying $200 on account and agreeing to pay the balance in stipulated instaIlments. This increases his income on his s2OO by 2 per cent, additional interest. which is 50 per cent. over the former earning capacity. Ills instaIIments as paid will likewise earn the increas- ed income
 The purchase of good securities. by partial payments, has a stimulating effect on the Individual as 1t Is a con stant urge for him to pay off his in stallments as they come due.
 When sound securities are purchas- ed through a reliable house, on the partial payment plan the buyer is protected in his equity just as he would be were the securities purchas- ed for cash.
 When purchasing on the partial payment plan the amount paid on ac- count Is known as margin" The
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

makes his home at one place and the wife at another, each must file an individual return of net income of s1.000 or more. and each Is assessed on the amount of net income in ex- cess Of s1,O0O.
 "A person under twenty-one years of age or under the statutory age of majority where he lives. whatever it may be, is required to render a re- turn if he had a net income for 1916 of $1,00O or more or guardian may render the return for him. The earnings of minor children dependent upon a parent should be included In the parents return of income"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-05

strengthen their position material ly.
 While the earnings of the St. Paul R. R. last year were unfavorable. they have no bearing on its real in vestment position. Shifting of traf- fc incidental to the war has been largely responsible for low revenues. By no means Is real earning power indicated by the government opera ton. Under the government guar antee St Paul receives income suf1- cient to pay all charges and 2 per cent. on the common issue. The management has felt that 1t is en- titled to more In view of much new unseasoned mileage. That the road will come back" strongly when the carriers are returned to private own ership is regarded as practically cer- tain.