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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-14
SMOKED OUT

n X. MAGEE, as the chief spokesman in behalf of Larrazolo's re-
lVB nomination, has persiIenty denied that he has any relation
- with Hubbel, Elfcgo Baca and other leading Larrazolo leuten-
ants He has said his cooperation with these men is a sort of invol-
untary and spiritual support of certain vague principles, and has
nothing 10 do with men.
Now there is not much of the spiritual about Frank Hubbcll,
when he is engaged in a political fight, and we have been trying to
get Mr. Magee to become more definite.
To-day Mr.. Magee delivers the goods. lie brings out Hon. Frank
A, Hubbell as our principal local reformcr, our leading disntercsted
citizen, working unselfshly in the public interest, and as the leading
victim of our unfair taxation system.
Standing alone this picture of the former boss would be a hu.
morous classic. Superimposed upon the now famous Magce picture
of HuhheI as our leading Empire Builder, it is n scream.
Mr.. Meace will, of course, deny that the statement on his first
page today commits him to anything but an interview with IIubbe!l
Mr.. Magec does not yet understand that the Himsy side-stcp does not
get him anywhere.
incidentally those best acquainted with Hon. Hubbclls classic
that punched the trenchant, ringing statement Of reform and forward
looking political policy on page one Of Mr.. Magee's political publ
cation today.
However that may be; the public will gather these important
facts;
, 1-Magee has in effect ceased to deny that he is working hand
and glove with Hubbeli for Larrazolo and for Hubbell control in this
county.
2-lIubbel announces that he will grab control of BcrnalinO
county party machinery IL he can.
3-Hubbell, like LarrazOlo, openly threatens his party with Va
bolt, il the primary, county and state conventions do not go to his
liking.
What are you Bcrnalilo county republicans going to do about ~
in some phase of every local political campaign. Is this instance,
however, Hubbell is making his supreme effort to come back, while
he has the powerful aid Of Larrazolo, and the unreserved support of
the Albuquerque Morning journal.
Will we LET Mr.. Hubbell get away with it while he joshes is about
his oppressive taxes7
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-14
DESTRUCTIVE FEDERAL TAXES

I'M THIS PAGE today is a thoughtful discussion of the proposed
sales tax system which has gained wide favor among ccono-
mists and has aroused nationwide discussion among business
men and taxpayers who give more attention to their taxes than mere.
~ to kick about them. The subject is a big one; one of the biggest
beforn the nation. IL must be dealt with before this nation IL equip
ped to deal effectively with the problems of any other nation. The
present system Of federal taxation is gripping the United States. 1t
is gripping business, adding to the high cost Of living and tanning
the flames of social unrest. II is a striking illustration of how easy
Il is 10 devise and put into effect a taxation system that will dstrib.
ute unequaly and unfairly the financial burdens of the government.
The sales tax article referred to was handed to us by an Albu.
querque retail merchant, a successful business man. He amazed us
first by showing US the total Of his tax burden, a tax account for all
purposes running over $500 a month. He said that his business would
not stand such a load. He is undoubtedly right. To remain in bus
mess the retail merchant must pass the load along. So must the job.
her, the manufacturer-and the producer. That the present federal
taxes upon profits and income are being borne mainly by retail, mer-
chants and the consumers, and that they are slowing up production
no one can doubt. N
Said this merchant. 81 would not mind il so much but for the
fact that | am taxed upon profits that have not been realized and
upon income I have not received. - He put his finger squarely upon
the main defect in the present system in that IL bases the bulk Of gov
eminent revenue on profits and income that are here today and gone
tomorrow. II is IAN inpost on a soap bubble" as an eminent
economist has stated it.
And with all Of its hardships and the difficulties attendant upon
making returns and collections, the existing plan is not bringing the
government enough revenue 10 run on. II will yield less in the fu
ture. As Charles +. Lord illustrates il, in a convincing article in the
"Rofarian;'
Concerns which are proverbsl for their stability can
not keep up a uniform rate Of profit with which to meet
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-14
MR.. HUBBELL'S TAXES

II am a large taxpayer. realize that under the pres
cnt system am paying far more than my just share of taxes,
while other large interests, particularly the mines, are cs-
Gaping their just proportion of taxes, leaving the rest of us
to pay them all.'-From the Journals statement for Frank
A. Hubbell.
THIS statement will cause the assessors of Bcrnalilo, Valencia and
Socorro counties, New Mexico, to have Mysteries. 1t will throw
= the state tax commission into a fit. Not since Magee trotted out
Larrazolo ny the pure apostle OF reform has such humor been injected
into the political situation. It's great.
Does Mr. Magce know the price per acre at which Mr.. Hubbell
holds his improved farm land in this county; and what that land is
assessed fort
Does Mr.. Magee know how many sheep Nj. Hubbel and his as
soeiated interests, own, and the number those interests return Tor
taxationf
Does MIR. Magee know how many cattle Mr.. Iubbel and his III.
tercsts own, and how many they return for taxation3
Does MI. Magee know how much state land Mr.. Eubbcl owns
md when he got it,
Does Mr.. Magee know how much decided land Mr.. Hubbell owns,
farms and ranches, how aud when he acquired them, and at what rate
they are returned for taxationf D.
or course Mr.. Magee is now finally committed to advocacy Of
Hubbcl in politics as well as in Empire Building, and it is too late
for this knowledge to help him much. Still, as the leader of public
policy and moral uprightness in this community, he ought to have
the facts somewhere around. If he finds it difficult to get these facts
out OF his friend and political associate, Don Francisco, we eau tell
him how and where to get them.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-14


their federal tax obligations. The excess Of this year is likely
to be the mere margin Of next The United States Steel cor
poration, for example, paid a federal tax OF $274yOOOOOO In
1918, as against only $52Oo0,OOO in 1878. THE DIFFER
ENCE OF $22200OOO0 BETWEEN THESE SUMS REPRE-
SENTS A DIRECT LOSS OF GOVERNMENT REVENUE.
which can only be partly accounted for by a difference in
rate. The high surfaces on individual incomes are driving
men Of wealth to invest in tax exempt securities and thus to
withdraw their capital from productive enterprises. So
SO rapidly are the surtaxes on all but the most moderate in
comes increasing, that 1t is impossible for persons OF mod
crate means to accumulate savings which may become the
backbone Of productive enterprises.
"No man with large capital, on the other hand, is going
to embark on a new enterprise unless there il chance for a
profit large enough to Offset the risk he takes. He knows
very well that If he makes n substantial gain, the govern
ment is likely to take half Of it in taxes.
1.-THE effort to escape the payment Of excess profits
taxes has prevented careful management from reaping its
customary reward, and overcapitalizcd business directed by
a prodigal hand is favored, under the present order, as
against enterprises conducted with foresight and prudence.
There is a growing belief that the prevailing form of taxa
ton is un-AmeTican in principle, as it seeks to make one cit.
izen pay more proportionatcly than his neighbor, and to tax
cndeavor in such a way that it rewards those who do not
make endeavor." 3D.
Mr.. Lord, like the writer quoted il another column, finds tn
remedy for this state of affairs in the sales tax.
This is vigorous argument in behalf of the sales tax system ad
vocated and illustrated in the accompanying article. II is vigorou
enough to encourage a thoughtful reading by every citizen now pu1
by the method and the measure of taxes piled upon him and hi
business, and by every citizen oppressed by the mounting costs o
everything, due largely to the inevitable effort to unload from ab0v
the back of the final burden bearer, the consumer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-14

no expert service. 1t will materially
reduce the expenses OF tho govern
ment In collecting taxes and the
yield can be very closely figured. and
cannot materially shrink or Increase
or the volume OF trade. since the turn-
over In the volume OF the country's
business rarely fiuctuates more than
10 psr cent ina year.
APPLICATION OF THIS TAX
ON Bread.
In estimating the effect on the price
of "A loaf OF bread, the tax would DO
levied first when the wheat leaves
the producer; second. when Il leaves
the miller: and. third, when II caves
h retail grocer or the baker. Prices
and taxes would be as follows:
When II leaves the Farm.
One bushei of wheat. .......
would be sold for,
Price. Tax.
say ............. $500 5000
When IL Leaves the Miller.
Az bushels OF wheat
to the barrel. with
flour averaging t1=
y Ter b n G l,
would make one
bushei OF wheat In
flour, worth. ...... 2.67 .O267
When Il Leaves the Baker.
A barrel OF flour
makes from $50
to 270 ioaves OF
bread. One bushei
of wheat Is two
ninths OF n barrel
OF flour. This
would make 60
loaves to n bushei
of wheat. Flgur-
ing these 60 loaves
at an average of Sc
to &c per loaf,
price would be.... $40 .0510
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-14
s'DON'qs"-PoR WISHING.

"DON'TB"-fOh Wf8HIHu.
\ Don't wiah you could find = job--Find Il.
Don't wish you could rent your apart
.bon't wish you could sell your house
Sell Il.
By uslng The Hsrald's Classified colu@ns.
phons sab. Phone bk6.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-14

loaves to n bushei
OF wheat. Flgur-
Ing these 60 loaves
at an average of Sc
to DC per loaf,
price would be.... $40 .05f0
- -
This would make the
total tax on all
sales OF u bushel OF
wheat. from wheat
to flour to bread. S0.0077
This tax thus far
approximately 10c-
Is the total price to
he added to the 60
loaves OF bread on
account OF the one
per cent tax on
sales progressively
from the farm to
the
This total tax, IL
passed along. Is 80
small, amounting {
less than one-sixth
OF n cent per loaf,
h ID II could not DO
added TO the price
per oaf TO the con-
sumner. II would i
probably b. passed
on by the miller
and be paid by tho
baker: hut would !
be such an infinl-
teslmal reduction
from his profits
that he would be
almost totally un-
affected.
These calculations are based on
only three sales. from farmer to con-
sumner: but II one OF two more sales
OF the wheat take place Il would still
leave the tax at a small fraction Of
n cent TO the loaf.
Further than this. II Is stated that
bakers do not bake half the bread
used. Many domestic users buy flour
from grocers and make their own
bread. This further reduces the In
dividual tax.
Calculations OF the Tax on Beef.
In the same way the tax-result On
beef may be estimated. as follows:
Result on steer killed July IL
1919--Lot 30t.
Cost OF Live Animal and Expense In
Killing and DIsposing OF
Resulting Products.
Live weight 1909 lbs. %
$i6.34 per cwt. ......... S196.4t
Expense and labor, buying,
killing, driving. yarding,
feeding, refrigeration. etc. S.s5
Cost of selling (branch house
expense) 86c per 100 lbs. clio
Freight to branch house 40
lbs. " 69c............... 40
- -
Total cost. ........... S2i4.26
Amounts Received for Products Sold.
Fiats-S5.s lbs. a 1881 per
Hlde-7s lbs. o sss.7l per
100 BIS. 2b.Sl
Onal-Ediblc and inedible a.
Ale per cwt. Live weight. 4.93
Dressed beef--720 lbs. less
shrlnkage 10 lbs.-net ITO
o 'aS.s' dwt........,..t 1903
Total selling price,. go. s2i6.91
How the Tax Would Ancct the
Consumer.
II we analyze these
|. figures we find hat
The cost to the
packer OF one steer
Price. Tax.
would be. ......... ti96.4l
The tax of one per
cent to be paid by
the farmer or the
seller, would ac-
cordingiy bo....... $1.s6
Following up the 720
lbs. met no lbs.)
of dressed beef, tho
selling price of this
would be.......,.. 1908
On which the tax
paid by the packer
you'd ibe........ 1'TO
The total tax which
might be added TO
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-08-14

HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED
After you've cut tile grass
And raked the lawn
And tied up all the dropping
flowers
Ana picked up all the fallen leaves
And put away all the roller skntcs
and things
And pulled all the weeds
Aud put away the iawnnsoger
And the rake;
And after you sit yourself down
In the gaoaming
And spill two dollars worth
OF garden rate water
Over everything
That n windstorm always COmes
And blows IN 81 tumble weeds
Sixty.six old newspapers
One dozen dirty paper bags
And q lot OF Old letters and
Bills belonging to q man
Living I'm the Highlands?
We ask you;
Have yoti ever noticed
How that always hnppela thuss
And did you ever figure out
Why II always happens thus7
The above ls free verse. Il can be
termed into metrical form by the in
production and discriminating admix-
tur Of a bit OF refined profanity.
Mr.. Magee announces that he
would welcome the chance to defend
Continued on page three,
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Tax on Sales Proposed as
Substitute for Present
Destructive Tax System

(NoTE: The following article
proposing a national tax on sales,
as a substitute for the present tax
system. was first published In the
weekly financial review OF Bache
&c Co, Investment bankers, OF
New York. II hes since been
widely distributed and has gained
an important following among
students OF taxation and business
men. The article Is here given
us originally published IN the
Bache Review.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-09
GIVEN THREE YEARS

Richmond April 9.-The sentence
given Mrs. Eua Wilkes, bigmaist.
yesterday in Hastings court, was de-
fcrrcd until June 8 by Judge Richard
son.
The woman. who is 90 years old,
and :s now living on the Seven Pines
car line. pleaded guilty to the charge
IF having had three husbands. She
i, charged with marrying r. f. Saun-
Gcrs while the wife of GilnIer Wilkes
She claimed Yesterday that she
thought she had divorce from Will
keS when she married Saunders. it
developed that the second husband
mad never obtained decree. Arrest
was made az the instance Of the third
husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-09
LECTURE ON HAWAII

An interesting and instructive lee
ture en- Hawaii, designated by some
writers as the Isle of Tranquil De-
lights, was given by Chaplain Fealy,
u. S. A.. of Fort Myer, before a good
seized audience in the Lyceum Ha:!
LAST night. Music was furnished oy a
number Of members Of the 3rd Cava,-
~ Band. Fort Myer, and Sergt. Trav-
ers. Fort Myer, gave vocal scec-
tiors. At the conclusion of the affair
refreshments were served.
The hail was tasteful!y decorated
with the national colors and the stage
was palms and ferns.
The committee desires to thank Mr.
Munch. at Bendhe;m's for cecora,
ti,rs, the Ponnett Floral Company
for ferns and the Mt. Vernon Dairy
f1r cream furnished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-09
Case of David Crockett For
Violating Prohibition
Law
BEGINS SENTENCE
Appeal Will Now Be Made For Writ
of Error From Judge Brent's Dcci-
sion to the Supreme Court of Appeal

In the circuit court for this city
yesterday afternoon Judge S. G..
Brent refused to grant a writ Of ha-
beas corpus in the case Of David
Crockett. who was convicted in the
corporation court and sentenced to
serve six months in Jail and pay y
fine of $1,000.
Charles Henry Smith, one of the
attorneys representing Crockett, sta
ted today that application will be
made for writ of error from Judge
Brent's decision to the supreme
court of appeals of Virginia.
Crockett, however, has already
begun serving his Jail sentence
pending the decision of the higher
court.
This case has been before the
courts for some time past. His case
was carried to the state court of ap-
peals and that court refused to grant
a writ of error and supcrsedeas. An
amended appeal was subsequently
filed and that appeal also was denied
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-09
IN MEMORIAM

In. sad but loving remembrance of
Raymond A. beavers, who depari"''
this life two years ago today. Apei!
9. 1918
o could open wide the grave,
And see your dear face once more.
And hear Your voice IS all ! crave.
AS in the days Of yore.
The bloom Of life was in his cheeks
And bright glow in his eyes,
None knew that he 80 soon wou,d
change.
Or would so quickly die.
Once the music of his voice.
Made our happy hearts ;tejolce.
And his bright and sHiling face,
Was the sunshine Of our place.
The flowers We lay about his grave
May wither and decay.
But sweeter thoughts Ct memory
Within our hearts shall stay.
Lonely Mother and Father.
S6-lp. Sisters and Brothers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-09
SENATE TO HONOR MARTIN
Veterans in Body Will Deliver Eulo-
gies Saturday

Washington, April 9.-Twelvc Sen
ators will pay tribute to the late
Senator Thomas S. Martin, of Nir-
ginia. at special memorial session
of the Senate on Saturday. The
list of speakers selected for the oc-
casion. most of whom were assocla-
ted foc MAN, years in the Senate
with the distinguished Nirglnian.
was announced yesterday and COM
prises:
ScnatJr~ Swanson and Glass. OF
Virginia; Smith. of Maryland; Lodge.
of Massachusetts,: Warren, of Wy
omino,: SiEmcrs, of North Carolina;
Smoot. of Utah; Smith, of Arizona:
Hitchcock; OF Nebraska; Nelson, OF
Minnesota; Jones, Of Washington.
and Pomerene, Of Ohio.
On motion Of Senator Swanson,
the Senate recently voted to set aside
next Saturday for eulogics upon the
life and public services of Senate"
Martin.
Two of the Senators. who will pay
tribute Saturday. entered the Senata
on the same day that Senator Mar
tin took the oath oi otfice-Scna-
tors Warren and Nelson. They be-
came members of the upper cham
ber March 4. 1895. Senator Lod%a
entered the Senate two years earlier
while Senator Simmons, another vet
eran member and close friend Of
the i..e Virginian. came in 1901.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-09
HEALTH REPORT.
Work of Health Officer and Assistant
Nurse. Bacteriologist and
Clinic

Dr.. Louis E. Foulks, city health Of
ficer, has submitted the following
monthly report of the activities of the
city health department for the month
CT MARCH:
Report of Health Officer-No. of m
spections of Restaurants, 33; mea.
markets, 25; grocery stores, 20; fish
market. IS; soft drink establishments,
21; ice cream and bakeries, 8; barber
shops, IL; restaurants scored, II; per-
mits granted, 7; prosecutions, 0; con-
victions, 0; cases discontinued, 0;
wards and buildings inspected, 2S;
medical examinations, s; medical ex-
aminations for suspected contagious
diseases, IT; medical examinations of
school children, 60; samples cf fcod
inspected. II; foodstuffs condemned
and destroyed. 0; no. inspections CT
moving picture houses, 13; general
complaints investigated, 2S; public aa-
dresses delivered, 2; Articles on health
and sanitation published, 3.
Report CT Assistant Health Officer
No. Of complaints investigated. 7S;
nuisances abated. 81; sewer connec-
ticns, %; notices 10 connect o sewer.
So; can type privies installed, 0; no.
tees to install c. T. p, 2; ;lo:ices to
clean alleys and cutters, II; petitions
for sewers, 0; privy wells closed. II;
iairies inspected, ii; meat inspections
ii; pounds condemned, $500; can type
privies removed and replaced by II
connections, l03.
Report of Observation-Disclosures
ton city water, 81; examinations pri-
vate supply, 0; milk bacterial, 80, milk
butter fat. %; feccs. %; urinas. 100;
Wassermans, -; Miscellaneous, j;
Sputums, 10; gonorrllea, 81; dipthe!:a.
10; test, glass ware, !.
Report Of Public Health M u:se- No.
OF new patients, 3; inv. st:ga ion
visits. 20; nursing visits. r.; small
pox vaccinations. 205; room: fumigat
ed, 5; cultures for d:pl.as.r 4;
night aGl;<s, I; attI4.0un tiFA.cs, lU;
classes at high school. lG.
The clinic report treats cf tire
work dcre, a total of II being admit
ted 20 the clin:c during the mcnrh
and seven were discharged as cured.
4 total Of "A cases were treated dur
ing the month and 4 patients treated
and 233 treatments administered. The
daily average attendance was "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-09
CAN'T START NEW WAR

Paris. April 9.-The evening news
papers quote Marshal Foch as max
ing the following statement:
1T is impossible for Germany to
start a ne W war now. Though we can
net, of course. foresee how anything
will end, | believe that present events
in Germany present no real danger.
".All nations understand that France
Only intends TO force Germany 10 !ul-
fill the treaty Personally, ! am an
cptimist.'
General Weygard. chief of staff 70
Marshall Foch. says: France IS not
pursuing an imper!alist;c policy, but
unless Germany is disarmed, she will
be military menace within five
years"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-09
COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS
First Community Euchre Last Night
Well PatrOniZed

With the new club furn:tur. OF
hand. and the club rooms tastefullE
arranged. some sixty people attended
the first Community Center cuchre
last night at the Center, Duke and
Roya! streets. and played until a lac
hour.
John Creegan took first prize "ni
B. We'll carried off the second pr::e.
TIE third prize was won by Mr. Ha-
land and Mrs Albert D1;.fr.S wa
fourth prize A total Of tw>"ty-s:z
prizes were awarded. The cuchle ccm-
mittce consisted Gf Mrs. Norris Ro-
land and Mrs. Charles Duffy, who de-
serve a great deal Of credit f2r star
ING such a delightful euchre parry.
Most of the furniture has ar
rived and the club rooms now
present a pleasing appearance. Iha
chairs are of wicker. Will tH,e.
round oak tables with chairs u m: ~
furnish nice tables fCr teas. gang
or other amusements.
Plans fer the summer season are
progressing, and with the entire co3.-
mun'ty supporting Community Se.T:c'
Alexandria will have delight:
snot for recreation and educat:""al
features throughout the summer
months. Tomorrow, the first annG"!
tag day will be held.
Tuesday night the Mascn-D::;,H
Players will hold an importan: me-
ing and rehearsal at he Ccatcr, -
preparation of their coming produr-
ton May 4th at the E!kS Hail vii
this aggregation CT AleNand:,a'. !.
vcunge. musical talent VIII sage -
first May Bail. Many new mus::&.
members will be used in the cominr
show. President Bernard y. Hamilton
will call the meeting to order prompt
IL at 40 o'clock.