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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
TAX
RULINGS ARE
MADEBY ROPER
No More Pro- Rating With Refer.
ence to Dependents Made
Under New Ruling.

A new ruling with reference to per-
sonal and family exemptions in the
filling Of federal income tax returns
has been issued. by Commissioner
Daniel C. Roper. Notice OF the ruling
was received here yesterday by dis
trict deputy M. c. Ellis in charge Of
the lacal office.
Under the new ruling there will be
no more prorating with reference to
dependents. The returns will be made
on the status Of the last of the year
for which the return is to- be made
1918.
of the year, exemption for the entire
year is allowed, instead OF prorated by
twelfths as heretofore. In case of death
Of any dependant whether during the
last of the year or earlier, no exemp-
tions are allowed as heretofore.
Another ruling OF which Mr.. Ellis
has received notice, provides for an
extension of the time in which part
nership returns may be made to May
Is, partnership returns being non-tax-
able. This extension does not apply
10 the individuals OF partnership,
Who must file return and pay tax on
hhk profits IN the partnership prior to
March 15.
Forms Due March IS.
The regular forms for filing returns
of corporations have been still further
delayed and will not be on hand prob
ably before the last day, March Is. In
the meantime it is asserted that COR
porations who have not obtained these
forms may do SO at the office of the
income tax collector, on the third floor
of the federal building, room EOS.
Mr.. Ellis states that he has an am
pie supply of forms 1896 and 1899 to
be used in furnishing information at
the source" mis- applies to salaries Of
rents or interests paid by
individuals, partnerships and corpora
tions to others. 1t is imperative that
these forms be filed out.
Mr.. Ellis has been kept very busy
all the week assisting people in max
ing out their returns. The office is
usually crowded all day. Through the
last two days, Friday and Saturday,
he will be assisted by two others who
have been out over the field for the
past week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
SEAMElV TOCET
STANDARD WAGE
SAY DELEGATES
international Seamen's Con-
gress Plans to Adopt Stand
ard Scale Of London.
WOULD RECEIVE
$50 PER MONTH
DeputatiOn Of Union Is Received
by Samuel G0mpers Of
American Labor.

Paris, Tuesday, March 12.-After a
general discussion at today's- meeting
Of the international seamen's congress
the delegates favored an international
standard b age based on the minimum
scale adopted recently at London OF
$50 month for seamen and firemen.
After a discussion Of an interna-
tional conference of shipowners and
seamen. the congress voted almost
unanimously to issue a mandate to
the International Seamen's Bureau to
call such a meeting and submit to
it the motions dealing with employ
ment, rules Of work. food. hygiene and
safety which were adopted by the sea-,
mems convention at Paris and Lon
don. as
In the afternoon a deputation
headed by the president Of the sea-
mems International union of America
called on Samuel Gompers, Chairman
of the commission on international
labor legislation and advised him that
all resolutions adopted by the congress
will be forwarded for submissions to
the commission.
The congress. which IL being attend
ed by Representatives of the seamen's
association Of Great Britain, the Unit
cd States, Denmark. Sweden and Nor
way, will last three days. The con-
gress will discuss indemnities for FAM
lilies of seamen killed by German sub
marines and compensation for tonnage
lost.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
800 BRITISH
TROOPS PLAN
GREAT MUIDyY
Many Americans Among Them
Threaten Revolt Unless Al
lowed to Land at Once.

Halifax, N. S., March l:.-Threats of
three or four hundred troops of the
British army. who enlisted in the Uni
ted States. 81 of them American citi-
zens. to sink the TRANSPORT Toloa un-
less Immediately allowed to land and
proceed to destinations in the United
States by rail, were reported to the
Canadian authorities today by Captain
jackae.-, commander of the transport.
THe TolOa, after debarking Canadian
t.. here, sailed for New York with
thu An erican bound contingent On
March 10, but was ordered back to
this roi" to coal for the return trip
TO England. because of the outbreak
of tho karbor strike in New York
{. in Jackson told the authori-
tics ie had no guns aboard and that
lis slip was at the mercy of the SOL
dfers. The captain said his orders
from the British admiralty were to
take the men to Halifax and disem-
bark them there. but the military au-
thorities of Ottawa refused, it is said,
to furnish transportation OF the mn to
their homes In the United States. Az
ter having started for New York and
being forced to return the men coFn-
blamed bitterly OF being held up in
their journey and their threats re-
suited.
No Citizens AZ All.
They said after serving in the Brit
ish army for various terms of from
two to four years. 1t would almost
seem they were citizens of no coun-
try. Most Jof. them came to Canada
during the early months of the war
and enlisted in the British expcdt-
ttOnary IoTce.
Afetr consultation with the auth ori-
tics. tire only answer Captain jackson
cOuid take back to the ship was that
those who had enough money to
ply their transportation and sufficient
additional money to meet the Un:scd
:st;:tcs Immigration law, would b. al
lowed TO lard. But only a small n,r,n-
Der. it IS understood. possessed the
necessary funds.
The captain said he disclaimed all
happen when the decision became
known to the men.
Appeal to Officers.
The American immigration officials
were appealed to, but they took the
ground that the men possessed no
papers proving them to be American
citizens or residents and that in the
absence OF these they would have to
pay their entrance fee of So and the
cmount of money stipulated by the
american Immigration laws in addi-
ton TO transportation before being
passed for entry into the United States.
The Toloa is under orders to remain
here until Friday. coaling before pro-
seeding to New York.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
GOTHAM HARBOR
STRIKE TIES UP
ENTIRE BUSINESS
OF NEW YORK PORT

New York, March 12.-Complete tie
up of the New York City's subway.
elevated and surface car lines. az well
as paralysis OF harbor shipping. II
threatened by q strike Of harbor work
ers, which has been in progress more
than a week. it was asserted today.
Frank Hedley. general manager Of the
Interborough Rapid Transit and allied
lines. said the Interboroughs coal sup
ply was running short and unless de-
1iveries were increaed by barges be-
fore long. he would suspend opera
tions Appeals have been made to
Washington. asking for federal inter-
vention.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13

RAILROAD AUDITOR
STEALS~FROM ROAD
TO PAY HIS WIFE
ALIMONY DUE HER

New Orleans. March 12-Harry
Yerkes Taylor, former auditor Of the
Mississippi Central Railroad is held
here by federal authorities. on a
charge OF fraudulently obtaining $780,
900 from the United States govern
ment by raising claims against the
Mississippi Central and Southern Pa
cific railroads. then collecting ana
DocketinR money. Superintendent of
Police Mooney said Taylor had con-
fessed to having obtained $1,000 dol
lars by this means. with which to
pay his wife's- altmony.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
WILSON PLANS
SHAKE-UPIN
CIVIL SERVICE
Names Democrat and Republican
to Head u. S. Civil Service
Service Commission.
FORMER LEADERS
HAVE RESIGNED
McIlhenny and Craven Sent Res.
ignatiOns to President Before
He Left us.

Washington, March 12.-Martin A.
Morrison, OF Indiana, and George r.
Wales. of Vermont. were appointed to
tic civil service commission today by
President Wilson. succeeding John A.
NIcllEenny and Norman w. Craven,
whose designations were sent to the
White House some time ago.
Mr.. Morrison was Democratic
member OF the house Of representa-
tives from 1909 to 1917.
Mr.. Wales, Republican. has been
connected with the civil service COM
mission since 1891.
The fact that President Wilson. be-
fore sailing for Paris. decided upon a
complete reorganization of the civil
service commission. was disclosed to-
day by efforts of members OF congress
and others to stay, temporarily at
least. a clean sweep of the commits
sion's membership. Messages have
been sent to the president asking him
to postpone action until his return
home.
Get Wilson's Letter.
Members Of congress who interested
themselves in the matter were shown
a letter from the president to Com
missioner Charles NJ. Galloway, ask
ing for the latter's resignation with
out assigning a cause. They were told
that a similar letter had been received
by Commissioner Herman w. Craven
and that since John A. McIlhenny,
president of the commission, resigned
a month ago to go Haiti as a financial
agent, the membership of three will
be wiped out by the resignation.
At the White House. Secretary
Tumulty said he had heard nothing
OF the presidents action, and no one
at the commissions Office would dis
.vss the situation. Even the member
o had been informed of the requests
for resignations had heard nothing
about the selection OF new members OF
the commission, who would have to
be confirmed by the senate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
FLORIDA GETS TWO
FLYING FIELDS IN
PERMANENT CAMPS

Washington. March 12.-Sixteen fly-
ing fields and three balloon fields will
be maintained permanently by the war
department., Acting Secretary Crowell
said today. Actual instruction in fly
ing will be conducted at only two.
Others will be held In reserve. The
location OF the fields has not been
definitely decided upon, but Crowen
said two would be in Florida, one in
Mississippi and one in Georgia
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
SOUTHERN TROOPS
MOVE HOMEWARD
ON TRANSPORTS

Washington, March 12.-Homeward
of three additional national
guard divisions, the 30th of Tennessee,
North Carolina and South Carolina:
the 36th of Texas and Oklahoma, and
the 37th of Ohio, has begun Several
units of these organizations are in
cluded among the six hundred officers
and twelve thousand men whose de-
parture from France on seven trans
ports was announced by the war de-
partmene
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
NEW YORK LAWYER
NAMED COMMITTEE
TO FIND NICHOLAS

New York, March 12.-Bernard
Naumberg, a lawyer, was named to-
day by Supreme Court Justice Bene-
dict, in Brooklyn. as a committee OF
one To ascertain whether Nicholas
Romanoff. former Car OF Russia, is
dead or alive and If dead who is next
Of kin. Naumberg recently obtained
a judgement against Mr.. Romanoff for
a client for more than 100000 dol
lars. On his success in solving the
riddle depends the collection OF the
amount awarded.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
AMERICA MAY NOT ;.
ACCEPT INTERNED
SHIPS AT CHILE

Washington. March 12.-The Ameri-
can government may not accept the
100000 or more tons OF German ship
ping in Chilean waters. which has
been allocated to the United States
by allied shipping commission. Chair
man Hurley OF the. shipping board said
tonight It would depend upon both
which are vet unknown. Information
that the ships were allocated to this
country was received at state depart
ment today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
TRADE
TO COME WITH
LATIN NATIONS
Grosvenor Jones Tells PensacO-
lians Of Future Which Lies in
South America.
URGES EXPLOITING
OF NEARBY FIELDS
Says Shippers Should Reach
Cut to Secure Shipments
Through This Port Now.

Pensacola as a future port for Latin
American. European and oriental
tra1e and what Pensacola must do te
become such a port. was outlinSd yes
terday by Grosvenor Jonesy assistant
chief OF the Bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce to zoo sS5rominent
business men.
That Pensacola is destined to 50
ahead someday because she h1s "a
shippirv- pol, convenient access to
the gulf and ample Accommodation for
ships was the prophecy he made.
Prosperity will be thrust upon the city.
he told hfs.audience. soon4e or later
but to hasten the day OF gafNthe op-
portunity offered now, must besHrasp-
ed and grasped quickly.
The city must wake up to her possi-
bilities and must work, with pnoney
energy and brains. IL she is reap
the reward which commercint Inter
course will bring. was the theme Of
the vital message which he brought.
Urges New Fields.
The development Of three essential
fields of industry are necessary to her
welfare, he told his hearers; first, she
must have supremacy in lumber and
furnish a market for this commodity: !:
second. she melst look to the iron and
steel Of Birmingham for lucrative
market; third, tee,~cenent o. Tennes-
see must find q point Of export here
and fourth, the city must look TO the
manufactures products Of the Ohio
river valley for the great trade which
ha Int
enlarged during the reconstruction
period. -
i@s fepspAe1a.x n1vsllbSn1
organizatI6a a. - T. lIinss - 6Aniy.
backed BY f6eaf Is IL. winch -1vos.id
have it's branch office in South Ameri-
ca. ready to get orders on the spot.
return cargoes for every ship which
comes into port and a lowering of the
freight rate on all commodities ship
ped, were three of the paramount sug-
gestions made which would spell sue
cess for the city and her citizens,
was the prediction made
Tapping of a rich country by the l..
& N. railroad was one of the advant-
ages pointed out and if organization
Of this tributary territory through the
formation Of big export houses can
be obtained development will surely
come.
Rich Trade Ahead.
In order to show the advantages of
trade with Latin America, the rich
fields or cndeavor which have been
brought into being there were shown
but the great wealth of Europe and
the orient were also pictured as offer
ing an even more lucrative opening
Money. labor and patience are neces-
FN,s ~ Fv,@x
said, and these and these only will
bring the inevitable in the near fu-
ture.
The speaker was introduced by
President Louis dem. Blocker of the
Chamber Of Commerce, who spoke of
the value of Mr.. Jones' advice and his
text books.
Afer the meeting Mr.. Jones and
party of business and professional
men were entertained on a bay trip.
by the commercial organization.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
LAW REGULATIONS
EXPLOSIVE SALES
is NOW AMENDED

Washington. March 12.-Explosives
may be purchased without q license
except by enemy aliens, after March
Is for reclaiming land, stump blasting
and other agricultural purposes. the
interior department announced today
in modifying war time regulation.
Enemy aliens are not permitted to
manufacture. buy or sell explosives
for any purpose.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
BANKERS OF WEST
FLORIDA TO MEET
AT MARIANNA SOON

Campbellton, Mar. 12.-(Special.)-
Bankers of West Florida, who are
members of Group No. l of the Flor
ida Bankers association, will gather
at Mariana, Thursday. March 20. Sec
retary j. F. Fears of the Florida Bank
ers association emphasizes the fact
that every bank west OF the Suwan-
nee river is a member of group No. 1
and the bankers in this section are
urged to take an interest in the meet
ing to send one or more from each
bank to the Mariana gathering.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
GREENVILLE HAS
LYNCHING. OVER
MURDER CHARGE

Greenville, Fla, March 12.-Joe
Walker, q negro charged with shoot
ing Night Watchman Gerald here
Monday night was taken from Chief
of Police Swilley and Officer Cooper
today a mile from Greenville on the
road to Madison and shot to death
by a mob. The negro was arrested
at Tallahassee yesterday and was be-
ing taken to Madison for safekeep-
ing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13

Dunkirk. Mass. 1e1rch 12.-Three
German steauasrs capeured bv allied
|-.r.h,,. -. ..e,.. xa..-zsz - =.
te11ns ness Tor intern
ment. The ateauex0 are the Italia.
Mercur and Plufn.
,.14.
' ~ - c A<s-- me
board OF. trade a44o0nes that hence
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
U. S. ceETs HUN SHIPS.

Santiago March 1.-THE Chilean
government has received report to
the effec. that the allied war council
in Paris has decided the German ships
internec in Chile should be delivered
to the United States The govern
ment is awaiting a demand from the
United States for the delivery Of the
vessels.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
DANZIG GETS BIG
FOOD SHIPMENTS s
FROM u. s. PORT

Paris. March 12.-Thirty-eig thou.
sand tons. Of food stuffs supplies by
the American government were ship-
ped to Danzig in February Herbert
Hoover announced and $4,000 tons TO
Warsaw. The shipments are increas-
ing daily and there are signs Of great
Improvement in the Polish food s1tuaA
ton. -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13
CAMP JOHNSON RETAINEp.

Washington. March 12.-Acting Sec
retary OF War Crowell approved a
recommendation that Camp Johnson.
Jacksonville. Fla. be retained as a
permanent military camD.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13

Washington. March i2.-Secretary
Daniels tonight announced promotion
Colonel Logan Feland, Hopkinsville,
KY. commander fifth regiment marine
to brigadier general in recognition OF
his services in fighting in Belleauwood
and during Soissions campaign drives.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13

The PENsAcolA JOURNAL y
Prints moro want adds than any other
papsr Of like circulation In the world
Journal Want Adds Bring Results.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-13

FOR FLoRiDA-Falr "wednesday IN
Thursday, not much change In tsmpera
trre, fresh northsast winds.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-27
LEAGUE OF NATION
RESOLUTION KILLED
House Of Representative Today
Takes Significant Action In
Indefinitely Postponding the
Measure.

The house Or representatives todiy
killed the league oil nations measure
known as house ooncuuant resolution
NO. l, by Pcckham. Il was referred,
after Introduction, 10 the state afafirs
committee. Ihis committee reported
that the measure be indefinitely post
poncd. The house adopted thc report
without question
The PprSham measure sought Ms rF
cord the legislature and the state as IN
favor of the proposed league " nations
plan aud ID summary disposal az tho
session OF the bouse this morning is
considered rs somewhat significant n
View of the fact that thc pcaee coa-
gross is NOW sitting in Paris Where
4 is considered likely the league &c ma
tons Wil he born and receive the ap-
proyal and Endorsement ot the great
and little powers Of the world,
\ similar measure i pending In the
senate and may receive the approval
Of that bodS aud be sent to the house
Ia ter for ratification.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-27
JANUARY GOLF PROVES
POPULAR WINTER SPORT

Boise Is rapidly gaining q reputation
lcr its fine winter weather and the
playing Of golf in January is uot de-
tracttns from il. January solf IN
Known 10 few states outside of Cali
fciuia and the soath. However trn
V the Mo0ntatin View links 81 the
Bose Golf club would have eonNineel
anN one sunday that 1T was decidedly
popular here. The liilts Mere crowded
morning and afternoon. II Was an
iGcal day for aolfing and the great
outdoor game was thoroughly enjoyed
o. fact. club members have enjoved
M game almost every DAY this month
Plans are now being made ION the
annual meeting Of tho elab, ie he held
HariY ia February The board af dffee
tots Will meet the latter paft or tins
q ces 10 set the date and make the
arrangements Ger the meeting
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-27
DRESS WARM AND
KEEP FEET DRY
Tells Rheumatism Suffers to
Take Salts and Get Rid
of Uric Acid.

rheumatism is no rcspeetcr Of age
seN, color IN rank If not the most
dangerous OF human Affections II IS
one OF the most painful. These subject
To rheumatism should cat less meat
dress as warm1S as possible avoid any
undue exposure and, above ALI drink
lots of pure waiter,
Rheumatism is caused by uric acid
" hicli is generated in the bowels and
lahserbcd into the blood ii ii Tic
function u the kidneys TO filter thi.
acid from the blood and east it out in
the urine the pores pf the skin arc
Iaiso a means Of freeing the blood Of
this imputity. In damp and chilly. cold
weather the skin pores arc closed thus
forcing The Kidneys to do double work.
they become weak and sluggish aud fail
~ eliminate this urte acid which kceps
accommodating and circulating through
the system, eventually settling III the
joints and muscles causing stiffness,
soreness and pain called rhcumati'ia.
At the first twinge OF rheumatism get
from amy pharmacy about four ounces
Of Had salts; put a tablespoonful in
glass OF water and drink before break
fast each morning for Il week. This
Is said q rliminate uric acid by stimu-
lsting the kidneys to normal action
thus Kidding the blood Of these impur-
ities
lad Salts is Inexpensive harmless
and " made from the acid of grapes
and lemon Juice, combined with lithia
and is used with excellent results by
thousands NJ folks Who arc subject 10
ialcnmatism. Here You have a Plea
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-27

But be
II
call the telephone and
sete the whole fol
BE careful about the incaleulahl
chief and I'd
blind for you9
Besides lay he Of
the successful
and actresses don't
vna they have done in The world you'll find that
are even pssaby looking
Buy a dIoob
At the
They
the to
beauties there hem
slev men admire beautiful seldom
ne
hsva
JOB, me girl who isn't
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-27
TOM SHARKEY FOUND
AN HONEST PROMOTER
Couldn't Understand How Tom
Scanlon Wanted to Give Him
S36 More Than He Thought
He Had Coming.

rom Seal'on, lofai celebrity ln
atprt circles Molt An fnA lal1lc repat1
toh Tor hllhS"ll Ni'li@ ehsaAfd ~ PIP
f"tins matfhes ne ~eei' boxers 'fu4
testers II t'ilifF Ell'i ~
sotat1s ~ 9l'' S9l'a Re'A 9ld til'ie
inoiis pug VINO 'iIed ihe mres'finH
isame once ne only honest man
~ INC Wofldi Nkes haa cneasil~
tered
ON o,'ss ~ szt5'i l,es ~ Nfes'le q
'4eNeialiu lpl ftt1fn pcrf@iltaye "I
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-27
Forget Self-Think of Others

"ns you funny LITTLE hopeful
charming
the
"he's happs ana you
gov .e ana happy woman than help bursting
down and And
neatI pieuS 70 90 ana the
tnat ne means deep
sorro" In IL as wei rs o
to
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-27
ROADS ARE BAD.

lieutenant Governor G G. Moore
WHO motored 70 Bliss i'fidss 10 inspect
a ranch returned sunday afternoon
and reports roads between this city
and Sunnyside BY no means good but
tile highway between SunnNside and
Bliss in very good shane
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-27
SAYS JUG0-S L0VAKS TO
RESIST ITALIAN AMBITION
y aylle hHi

l,inlne IAN President Pegat=
echrse nf the SfaYene government Nh
Iaibarh deearod ~ atf interview, ihat
alI Iuso SlaN territories would he d =
tended against the Italians f. the Il ST
naii. re sold thai relations WITH
lialy arc greatly strained and that Try
classes al Jueo-slar soldiers are new
WnQer alfnS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-01-27
WlNFRED BLACK Asi sHf 8 Just Glad to Be Alive"
-nsrY

THERE, now read this and see II yon can keel
from laughing good deal and wanting to or,
little.
DEAR NlNIFREn BLACK
was prepared to tell awful tale OF woe
10 you, but upon consideration have diary so
can tell the bad things whatever they are TO
II and tell the whole world m glad. JUST glad
TO be alive. +" n everythin's
II you'd known what was on my mind before
took Up my pen you would laugh-a good