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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
KEEP CHECK ON
LUXURY TAXES
They Are Not Deducted From
Income Tax But Are Deduct
ed From Amount Income
tsy GEORGE 3. WATERs.)

Everybody should keep account OF
the taxes he pays on .iuxuries. BY
so doing, one may save himself money
when it comes to paying his income
tax to Uncle Sam. The so-called lux
ury taxes are called excise taxes and
are levied against musical instruments,
sporting goods, chewing gum, candy
and on the finer kinds of clothes
furniture, leather goods and the like
Are these luxury taxes deductible
from the income tax one pays
No, emphatically, no. That they
are is the belief in many quarters.
But they are deductible from the
amount of income on which one pays
Not only are these taxes deductible
but all taxes paid on city. county
state property and to the nation, are
except the income tax itself and war
and excess profits tax.
Now for the saving of the tax payer
If one buys a $500 piano, and he pays
SIS additional as taxes. then the pur-
chaser has a right to deduct this
amount from the income on which
he pays.
j One also has the right to deduct
the extra penny or two he pays on d
soft drink and the one cent he pays
on a 10-cent show ticket from the
amount of income on which he is
/ taxed.
There are certain taxes that mus
be paid by the purchasers, and cannot
be absorbed by the seller. This il
10 per cent on rugs and carpets cost.
| ing more than s5 a square yard; pic
ture frames costing more than SO
trunk costing more than $50
| women's hats costing more than S15
mems hats costing more than So
women's and misses silk stocking.
costing more than So. and numerou.
other articles supposed to be necessa
ries.
| It is a good idea to carry ledge
in your pocket. and keep account o
| the luxury taxes you pay.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
AMNESTY LEAGUE
PLANS BROKE UP

New York, Dec. 25.-The Christmas
day celebration Of the league Of am
nesty for political prisoners met with
disaster here today when tl7n police,
soldiers and irate citizens b. up.
Several hundred men and womt re
placarded and in single file for E
start of their walk up Fifth AvenJ
dwindled to about fifty. divided In
two wandering parties which found
their way home TO a parrish house
of the church of the Ascension on west
18th street after many hours of wan
dering.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
ST. NICHOLAS TREE
PLEAsES POOR TOTS.

Old st. Nick, as well as the
helpers of old St Nick,s kind
daughter, must have been muchly
gratified yesterday and must
have felt the blessedness of Civ
ing, when he and they saw the
satisfaction the 81. Nicholas
girls doll, toy and stocking dis
tribution gave, to about 800, pos
sibiy more, Pensacola tots at the
city hall yesterday morning.
They ranged in ages from two to
thirteen or fourteen, some we'll
clothed. some ragged and bare
foot. They looked with eyes like
saucers. some smiling, some cry
ing. oh, surely, ''it is more
blessed to give than to receive.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
MEXICAN LIQUOR
DENIED TO MANY
Temporary Passports Were Re
fused and One-Day Tourists
Were DISAPPOINTED

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 25.-Hundseds
of Ell Pasoans and tourists who PLAN
ned to visit Juarez. Mexico. where
liuuor of all kinds can be bought, were
turned back at the international
bridge today.
.Jaurez saloon keepers and cafe
proprietors had prepared for banner
issue on Christmas day. so had
gambling casino, but American Off
cials refused TO issue temporary pass
ports, and only those holding per-
ulanent passports could cross over.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
BENTINCK CASTLE
STAGES A TREE
runner German Kaiser Is Prin-
eipal Host at Christmas
Celebration

c.Alnerongen, Dec. 25-The former
a.. s.iiiah crown prince reached here to-
-. % spend with his parents their
..oho Christmas in exile. ]. 3. Kan.
s.eS3ry Az. Of general affairs of the
sss .CA government, Burgomaster Pere-
-. OF Wieringen, members of the
nehtlnck family and some Amer
sen Iunetionaries were guests at a
p-tuel tonight in the great hall of
sentinck castle.
ms was a climax of a celebration
.aAsed personally by the former
peror A huge Christmas tree was
sseeted in the hall and from this the
4'tler ruler distributed gifts.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
VERSAILLES PACT
is STILL PENDING
Germans Must Make Good the
Sinking of Ships at
Scapa Flow

Paris, Dec. 25.-The final date of
the repeatedly postponed ratification
of the treaty of Versailles depends on
the speed with which allied missions
In Germany can verify German figures
OF available floating dry dock tom
mage demanded by the allies as COM
pensation for sinking German war
ships at Scapaf1ow. The Associated
Press was informed to this effect to-
day at headquarters OF the Geramn
peace delegatiezA
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
HOLDEN PLEASED
Ar Rail RETURN
Head of C. B. & @. Says Roads
Should Spend Five Billions
Over Five Year Period.
MUST RAISE RATES
Money for improvements Can
not Be Borrowed Unless Ade-
ouate Return Is Certain

xrssn,ngton. Dec 25.-In the opinion
~ railroad officials the presidents
reclamation on the return OF the
..r-oads should tranquilize the labor
,tuation inasmuch as government
.,rtrol is extended to March 1. The
rnions have been pressing for set
usment of wage demands before the
rads were returned on the suppo-
rt,on that this would be January /,
Int they have not indicated how the
,sange in time will affect their plans
,or has it been indicated how the
statement of Attorney General Palmer
hat a lower trend of prices. expected
IN January and February. will affect
he demands which have been held
to lower prices.
chicago, Dec. 25.-Fixing OF March
/ as the date on which the railroads
are to be returned to private opera
ton was approved today by Hale
Holden, regional director Of the CEN
trail west, and r. H. Ashton, director
for the northwest region. Before the
goyernment took over the railroads,
Nr. Holden was president of the Chi
eago, Burlington and Quincy, and Mr..
Ashton was at the head of the Chi
cago & Northwestern railroad.
THE roads should spend billion
dollars year. said Mr.. Holden, for
At least five-year period to pro-
Yde the country with an adequate
transportation machine. Extensions,
improvements and additional equip
nent are sorely needed.
"on the legislation passed and the
action of the interstate commerce
commission in allowing rate increases
Depend the roads chances of getting
| hese AT present it is difficult for
he roads to borrow. Financiers have
not had confidence in railroad securi-
Ties because of governmental attitude
toward them
If there is disposition to permit
them to earn revenue sufficient to
warrant expenditures they will make
no trouble in borrowing the necessary.
In fixing a date for the return of the
roads is q good thing. It will dispel
the uncertainty which had handicap
ped the railroads in the last few
months
Benjamin Z. Winchell. ST., southern
| regional railroad direcor, who is
Spending Christmas with his son here,
said:
I am sure the large majority of
r.. H. y I,
date for the return of the roads
definitely settled
Mr. Winchen was formerly director
Of traffic of the Union Pacific.
Washington, Dec. 25.-Leaders in
Poagress today generally expressed
aDpreval of the Presidents action.
Some members pr dicted enactement
q the pending bill in some form
would enable return prior to MNrch
The Esch-Cummins bin, now in
Conference between the senate and
a0use for adjustment of differences,
'ne calendar month in which it was
approved by the president.
Extension of the time before return,
eaders said, would allow congress
more time TO consider the pending
eslslation, and this fact together with
he prospective struggle between the
NO houses over anti-strike and finan-
nal guarantee provisions, some mem
*rs said, might work to prevent final
'aaetement during January This
Fould result in the roads being turned
'sck on the date designated by the
pesident.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
FLEET
COMMANDER HOME

Peking, Tuesday. Dec 23.-Admiral
Albert Glaves. commander of the As
iatic fleet, arrived here yesterday with
his staff for visit OF several days He
was met at the railway station by
Charge dAffaires Charles D. Tenny.
counsellor or tie legation. detaeIl-
-ment of the legation guard. Admiral
Sab Chen-Ping. Chinese minister OF the
navy and a Chinese guard OF honor.
Today Admiral Gleaves devoted his
time TO paying official calls dining
This evening with ADMIRAL Sall Chem
Ping.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
LEGION LEADER
SENDS GREETINGS

Indianapolis, Dec. 15.-Department
commanders, executive committee
men, alternates and adjutants of the
American Legion today were sent
holiday greetings by Franklin Dolier
national commander, in which the
officers were thanked for their CO.
operation in the past and warned
against any future over-zealous,
thoughtless or unfair act which can
weaken the legion's influence for
national betterment.'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
MERRY CHRISTMAS
RELEASES CONVICTS
Safeblowers Lock Deputies in
Cell at Toledo

Toledo. Ohio, Dec. a5-Four men,
known all over the country as safe
blowers and burglars. were delivered
from Jail here this morning by six
men who greeted the three deputies
on duty with a Merry Christmas
and then oyercame them and locked
them in a cell. The men, all of whom
have vaGsous aliases, are Edward
Meehsn. flbert Loach, Leo Mitchell
and 49, Howard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
PERSHING SPENDS
CHRISTMAS HOME

Lincoln. Nebraska, Dec. 25-For the
first time since 1915, General Pershing
today was with his 10 year old son.
Warren and other members of his
family for christmas. He spent the
day at the residence of his sister. Mrs.
d. NJ Butler
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
GEORGIA JURIST
DIES SUDDENLY
Author of First Local Option
Bill Victim Of Heart
Disease

CartersviIle. Ca, Dec. 25.-A. W.
.Fite, former superior court judge. and
said to have been the author of the
first local option bill introduced in
the Georgia legislature. died here at
his office this afternoon of heart at
tack. superinduced by acute indiges-
ton. aged 81.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
FAIR WEATHER
"a HOURS FORECAST

washington, Dec. 25.-Generally
fair weather over states east Of the
Mississippi with temperature near
normal during the next forty eight
hours, was the forecast tonight by
the weather bureau.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
APPEAL is MADE
BY THE RED CROSS
Intercession Is For Prisoners of
War in Siberia Held
Since 1914

Geneva. Dec. 25.-The International
Red Cross has sent out an appeal in
behalf of prisoners of war in Siberia
900 prisoners. for the most part
Austrians ana Hungarians. many OF
whom were captured in 1914 are living
without shelter and virtually without
clothing and with but little food.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
PRESIDENT SIGNS
NOTED EDGE BILL

Washington, Dec. 25.-The president
today signed the Edge bill authorizing
the creation of a corporation for the
purpose of financing American export
trade.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
'ANZACS TRUST
in NAVY FIRST
Australian Minister of Navy
Hopes League of Nations
Will Prove Success
SAYS NEW WAR CERTAIN
London Writer Believes Hope of
Leagues Success Depends
on Vote of Women

Sydney. Australia, Dec 25-Sir
Joseph Cook, minister of the navy, is
urging military preparedness upon
Australians. At the annual meeting of
the navy league, he said:
Spend your last dollar on preparing
FOR q fight to the last. We have signed
the peace. but Europe is still full OF
mutual hatreds, even among the allies.
Until there is q general movement for
disarmament and I hope there soon
will be. we must trust to the league
| of nations-and keep our powder
dry.
I'VE cannot afford to let the rifle
rust yet awhile, though we have a
league of nations which we hope viii
fructify," he told the National Rifle
Association. Our rifles must be kept
well oiled. and you must be able to
shoot them as in times gone by if
this country is safe. We may yet need
our rifles here in Australia
To the women's reform league, Sir
Joseph said: Our hope must be cen
tered in the league of nations. 1t is
the one great hope OF the world, but
IL we cannot make it effective in the
near future we had better get ready
for the next war, which will other
wise come as surely as the sun rises. =
| London, Dec. 25.-"The success of
the league of nation idea is de-
i pendent upon the intelligent CO.
operation of the women. says Miss
A. Helen Ward, in an article in the
League. a periodical
The writer suggests the organiza-
ton Of a woman's bureau of the league
| OF nations and that the women should
be appointed for their general fitness
| for the purpose of the league, father
than merely as experts in what are
known as ''womens interests
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26


Britain stopped her building program
with the signing of the armistice Her
future policy is .up in the air. But
the United States navy has under con-
struction IL dreadnougfts, battle
cruisers. and numerous smaller vessels
and Secretary Daniels has just recon-
mended the appropriation of S1S5,24S.-
600 to help complete them, and viii rec
ommend one more appropriation before
they are all finished. In the meantime
the new building program will be de-
cided upon and presented 10 congress.
By 1921, therefore, the United States
navy should include zs aTeadsaouEhts.
10 pre-dreadnoughts and SIX battle
cruisers and If the new three-year pro-
gram equals the 1916 program, by 1924
it should include SS dreadnougfts, ID
pre-dreadnoughts and IL battle cruisers
IA total Of SO big-gun ships. COM
pared to Britain's SO when the arr.lis-
tice was signed.
If America sticks to the battle ship
as the main dependence of the fleet,
however. it is probable that Britain
will be forced to go on building dread
noughts also. Her program will de-
pend largely upon what America aud
Japan decide to do.
Guns larger than any now in use.
or being placed afioat by any other
navy, are being built for our new bat.
tie ships and battle cruisers. OF 1e-
inch. So -caiiber, with muzzle energy OF
1150o0 foot-tons, these are the last
word IN American naval design. One
hundred and ninety of them ere being
manufa ctured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
READ THE REAL ESTATE ADS

- today's Journal TO sell or
nsnt y Real Estate. advertise in
rhe Journal, the leading Real
estate medium Of West Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-26
FLORIDA WEATHER

Generally fair Friday and Sat-
urday, not much change in tenn
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01
HERE |S ADVICE FOR
 NOV|CES AT DRIVING

Steering an automobile is not a difficult task says Bert o. Brown local dealer in Chevrolet passenger cars and trucks. Perfection comes from confidence, not from knowledge. Within few minutes the novice will have learned just how much of a movement on the steering wheel is required to turn a corner, pass other vehicles or Instructions.
 Turning the steering wheel to the left will cause the front wheels to turn in the same direction and the car will travel to the left. Turning the steering wheel to the right causes the car to travel to the right. This applies when backing up as well as when going for ward.
 Proceed cautiously preferably or road that is little frequented and wide enough to give plenty Of room for your first attempt at automobile driv- ing.
 Don't forget that after turning corner the front wheels should be 'straightened7 up, otherwise you will run off the road.
 Always bring your car to 8 dead stop before attempting to back up. Failure to observe this may result in serious damage to the transmission and cause unnecessary expense. With the car at rest and the gear shifting lever in neutral release the clutch by depressing the clutch pedal and move the gear shifting lever forward into the left forward position, Now let the clutch pedal come back easily and a the same time accelerate the motor speed by opening the throttle slightly.
 Remember that in moving back
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01

duce the high cost of living, if every community does not improve it's roads over which goods. supplies. foods, farm products and other necessities must De transported, then the people of that community are responsible for a part of the high cost to the consumer Of such goods.
 During the month of June the 1919 record winter wheat crop of over 900, 000,0Qe bushels will begin to move. The spring and early summer fruits and garden produce will begin to appear at the marilets-the first result of Americas increased manufacturing program for domestic and export con sumption will De ready for transport ing to shipping points-the nations building, expanding and developing program will be well under way.
 With the constantly increasing num- Der of motor trucks being produced by the manufacturers to meet American industries demand for rolling equip men1. with thousands of expert drivers and mechanics of invaluable experi- ence being released from the army. with the hundreds of motor truck transportation. express and rural ltulcS Dtlug LUIIneu, IL NOulU dppedt that the only weak link in this nation : wide transportation chain is that of poor roads.
 Poor roads have proven to be the brakes on the wheel, the sand in the gears, of progressv-c chaos and stagnation in transportation and ship ping.
 The people of the United States eliminated those conditions, that tend cd to slow up the pace on the way to Berlin. Are they going to stand fol poor roads that slow up the industrial expansion of their own country. The percentage of increase in good roads and decrease in poor roads is the only answe. worth while
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01

ward the same movement of the steering wheel will cause you to turn to the right or left as it would were you going forward
 Proceed cautiously-more accidents occur when backing up than when go- ing forward, as you cannot see clearly, so take your time, look around and make sure that you have your car un- der such control that stop can be made instantly"
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01

lower prices, higher standards of hv- ing, increased purchasing power and greater general prosperity.
 "The motor truck carries the fruits of steam application to Q successful finish. It does for distribution what steam made possible for production ndability-reduced costs and a continuous means Of supply that meets the source of demand, no matter where it oriaiaates."
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01
MOTORING SALESMAN FILLING SHOES IF. 0LD TIME DRUMMER.

The days of the old d-fashienod drummer'-the fat one with a black cigar and a derby. who used to take ID a lot of the red plush in smoking ars-are numbered. In his place has arisen the motoring salesman who covers his territory in an automobile.
 For the motor car has offered tray cling men Q better means of trans portation. This is especially true Of the salesman who makes the small 1rai communities.
 These travellers have generally had B. rather small territory tO cover mall because of the transportation difficulties. They have made their rips. in a large number of cases, dur ing the week. returning 10 some larger place for Sunday.
 Now they can make the same terri tory and more by motor car. Not only is it possible to shortcut with an au- tomobie, making jumps that had to be covered by longer route on the rain but the traveller can save many hours that formerly were wasted wait ing for the one train that ran daily ID and down a jerk-water line. The motoring salesman gets into d town. -ees his customers and then speeds way without wasting a minute
 Of course the automobile fer such work must have certain requisites. It must he staunch and reliable and it must operate at a moderate cost. Even with present railroad fares, unless a ear is marked for it's economy, it can not compete with railroad transpor- tation on a dollar and cents basis.
 Quite q number of Dort owners use heir cars for this work. They have found Dort will give them the ser vice they need. Ability to travel rough 'oads and to stand the daily grind oG .ong hard journeys is a big feature of Dort utility and for the travelling man his means a lot.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01
POOR HIGHWAYS COST
 UNITED STATES MUCH

What will Americas poor roads cost the public this year?" inquires C. II, Reuben, local Kissei dealer.
 No matter how hard automobile and motor truck manufacturers work to develop their product to the highest point Of mechanical efficiency ana operating economy that will help re-
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01
TRUCKS BENEFIT TO FARMERS

The far reaching prosperity the in- troduction of steam had on general industry is being duplicated by the use Of motor trucks in the agricultural world" says c. H. Reuben, local Kis- sel dealer.
 Both of these innovations create greater production of the necessities ot life. better goods and commodities at
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01

Locklear, who performed Q series of aerial calisthenics of unparalleled skill with a biplane. The lieutenant also took the precaution to equip his mount with Goodyear tires of the aeroplane type.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01

t makes no difference what your wants may be- you can have them SUD-. piled by using and reading The Repub- lican Classified Pages.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-01

CROPPING on grade is safe O only when every detail of the braking system is thorough" de- pendable.
 The Cadillac has taken what might be considered xnns05fa,y precautions. For example, small Pin in the brake rod connections. The hat freatmfnf of this Pin in surcs long life and safety.
 This unusual care upon so-czlled rough parts istypically Cadillac.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1919-02-22

the conflict, and about the only
definite fact available is that the
factories are not working.
Before the holidays the workers
were offered a bonus of Is per
cent to be paid from the profits of
the company in lieu of a flat wage
increase. This was rejected on
the ground that a bonus at n
end of the year would not meet
the existing cost of living. The
factories have been closed since
Dec. "a, when the working agree
ment which had been in force for
a year expired.
Rivera Martinez, president ~
the workers committee, says he
looks for the longest strike in the
history of the industry in Porto
Rico and that he does not expect
to see the factories opened for a
year.
OF the idle workers approximate
ly 5000 are cigar makers, and
there are an equal number OF
shippers and other employees, many
of them women.