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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
DCK DIVIDENDS
RE NOT INCOME"
before Not Subject to Federal
come Taxes, Supreme Court
|ecides-Part of Law Held
Unconstitutional

Ellington, March s.-Corporation divi-
distributed in the form of stock do
onstitute Income" and consequently
DOT subject to federal income taxes,
fuprcmc Court decided to-day in a
o four decision.
visions of the 1915 federal income
iw levying taxes on stock dividends
declared unconstitutional. The
ion also nullified similar provisions
present law and will involve great
IN revenues to the government in
collections and also refunds of
taxes already collected Large
fial interests likewise will he af-
! and extensive melon cutting" is
tied.
he majority decision read by Justice
v. Chief Justice White and Justices
enna, Van Devanter and Mercy
concurred. OF the four dissenting
bers of the court, Justice Holmes
a. brief opinion In which he was
p by Justice Day and Justice
deis delivered a lengthy opinion in
Justice Clarke concurred.
holding that stock distributions are
vidends. on account of no separation
rporate assets being involved. Jus
Pitney In behalf of the majority
red that stock shares" are nothing
paper certificates" in undistrib-
lssets. are not realized profits. and
fore, are not taxable.
attempt of Congress in the income
aw TO tax stock distributions. the
6nri1nd fD 10 ,,,,t; . To-,
not permitted by the sixteenth. or
be tax amendment to the federal
tuition. Stock dividends. the ma ior-
eld. may be taxed only after stock
RS realize upon them by sale in
l case the government may levy in
taxes on such profits.
four dissenting justices contended
. Congress had power to tax stock
ENDS. holding that such dividends
income" the same as if in cash.
18th amendment. the minority de-
ID. is broad enough to justify tax.
tees Brandeis and Clarke 'charac-
I'd the majority view as narrow
bizarre" and said it would permit
Y corporations to escape taxation on
&c portion of what 'is actually their
ne" Declaration of dividends in
or in some other medium, the two
fes added, is wholly a matter of
cial management" and therefore if
Eidend paid in securities represents
tribution of profits Congress may, of
be, tax it as income"
+ other dissenting opinion expressed
belief that the word Income" in the
amendment should he read in a
! most obvious to the common under
Hing at the time of its adoption. Most
pc, other than lawyers it was added,
|osed when they voted for it that they
|at rest the question of direct taxes
ding levics on stock dividends.
/ court awarded Myrtle II. Macom-
1857 which she had paid under pro-
on 100 shares of new stock received
nuary 1916 as stock dividend from
standard Oil company Of California.
case was one of a series in which
Morgan, Herbert l.. Pratt and others
questioned the validity of the act.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
CHILD PROBLEMS
EX-Governor Gates Discusses Them
Briefly before Brotherhood Class

Ex-Gov. Charles w. Gates Of Franklin
spoke for a few minutes Sunday noon
before the Brotherhood class OF the First
Church. He discussed the child prob
lens of the present day. In line with the
course of study which is being pursued
by the Brotherhood class at the present
time.
MFR. Gates deplored the growing ten
dency of the present day away from the
simple and rigorous training of the old
DAYS in bringing up children. lie de-
clared that the moving picture shows
are not influences for good in the lives
of children, who learn to initiate what
they see there. He emphasized the power
of personal influence In the lives of chill
dren, and urged that parents spend more
time with their children. taking a more
nersonal interest in what they are doing
and where they are going. lie declared
that the church has as one of it's biggest
missions the influencing of young lives
into the Christian faith and its principle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
CLEMENT AFTER COAL
Governor Seeing That Institutions Are
Being Supplied

Montpelier. March 7.-Governor 2. W.
Clement is looking after the supply Of
coal In Vermont very closely Fl has
ordered a car to be taken to the industri-
al school in Nergennes because the sup
ply was getting a little short there. He
has also been keeping close tabs on the
other institutions, but at present there
is a sufficient supply of coal on hand. He
was going home Saturday morning. but
owing to the train conditions remained in
Montpelier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
PRESIDENT WILSON
DOES NOT YIELD
Only Under Certain Conditions
Will He Agree to Let Italy and
JugO.Slavia Settle the Adriatic
Question

Washington. March 7. tBy the Assoca-
ted Press )--President Wilson accepts
with reservations the proposal Of tho
British and French premers that Italy
and Jugo-Slavia undertake settlement
of the Adratic question
He says IL Italy and Jugo -Slavia prefer
to abanN,n the so-called buffer State con-
tanning an overwhelming majority of Ju-
go-Slavs and desire to limit the pro-
| posed free state to tho corpus separatum
Of Fiume, placing the sovereignty in the
League of Nations without either Italian
| or Jugo-Slav control. the United states
is willing to leave the determination of
the common frontier to Italy and Jugo-
Slavia.
The President says he can not possibly
join in the premers' suggestion that
the memorandum settlement of December
y be withdrawn: declares that Albanian
questions should not be included in the
| proposed joint discussions and reiterates
that the United States cannot approve of
the execution Of the terms of the treaty
of London
| Finally he expresses "the earnest hope
that the allied governments will not find
1T necessary to decide on a course which
the American government in accordance
with Its reiterated statement will be I'M
able to follow
| The Presidents note to the premiers
was dispatched Thursday and is now
being considered by the allied supreme
council at London. Meantime direct
negotiations between Jugo-Slavia and
| Italy are proceeding.
| Mr.. Wilson begins his communication
by noting with satisfs ction' the "unal-
tered desire of the premiers to reach
IAN equitable solution in conformity alike
with the principles of the peace confer
ence and of the legitimate though con-
ficting aspirations of the italian and
Jugo-Slav peoples
| Refusing to agree TO a withdrawal of
| the British-French- American memoran.
dum of December as preliminary to
the 1talian-Jugo-Slav discussions, the
President says the memorandum repre-.
sents deliberate and disinterested judg-
mcnt after months of earnest considera-
ton and that it constitutes more than
| mere exchange of views; It was a
, statement of principle and a recapitula.
| ton of the chief points upon which agree
ment had been reached
Reiterating that he would GLADLY an.
lprove" a mutual agreement between Italy
and Jugo-Slavia without prejudice to the
interests of any third nation. the Presi.
dent declares he cannot possibly ap-
prove any plan which assigns to Jugo-
Slava in the northern districts of AL
bania territorial compensation for what
she is deprived of elsewhere
Regarding the character and applica-
bility of the treaty of London" the Pres
ident speaks with less reserve on &C
count Of the frank observations of pre-.
miers." He says he Is unable to find in
the "exigencies of military strategy suf-
ficient warrant for exercising secrecy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
PUBLIC REQUESTS IN
MRS. KIMBALL'S WILL

Boston. March S-The will Of Mrs.
Clara 3. Kimball which was filed to-day
contains public requests to the amount
of $4,000. In addition a trust fund of
100000 established for the benefit of
relatives will eventually go to Radcliffe
College. Harvard College, the Boston
Museum of Fine Arts and the Industrial
School for Crippled and Deformed Chill
dren and the Bertram Home for Aged
Men in Salem.
The immediate requests include: Rad
cliffe College $4,000; Wellesley College
$4,000; Museum of Fine Arts $4,000: Ber-
tram Home for Aged Men. Salem. Tes-
kogee Normal and Industrial Institute and
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Insti-
tute $4,000 each.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
PHILIPPINES POPULATION
PLACED AT 10,35O,64O

Washington, March b.-The population
OF the Philippines is placed at 10'35O.64o.
according to figures compiled In the 1918
census. cabled to the insular bureau here.
OF that number 9.429,857 are Christians
{, 405 being Americans. There are Al. 1856
Chinese; 1854 Japanese and 4.Oi5 Spanish
on the islands
The number of manufacturing estab-
lishments was reported at $3.50 with a
capital of $S0.372.934.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
ADRIAN w. FOOTE.

Abram W. Foot was born in Corn
wall, Vermont. October "a, 1862. Has al
ways lived there and owns and occupies
the farm located by his ancestors when
the town was settled.
In 1883 he married Kate Dodge Nichols
OF Bridport They have eight children,
six of whom are married.
He has held nearly all the town offices,
including justice of the peace for q years,
and represented the town in the State
Legislature in 1900 and again in 1915, the
only citizen thus honored in the last 50
years. also assistant judge of Addison
county court from 1902 to 1906.
Mr. Foote organized the Cornwall Tele-
phone company in 1899 and the Rutland
County Telephone company in 1903. two
of the few telephone companies that give
long distance connections and charge the
subscribers only SIS year for service.
AS a member of the Legislature Of 1915,
ne was elected secretary of the Farmers
club and chairman of the Addison county
organization. a member of the committee
on appropriations. and as chairman Of the
committee on agriculture was influential
In passing bills 10 enlarge the work Of
the commission of agriculture. includ-
ing the establishment of market agent
and the passage of the Standard Apple
Package law.
Judge Foote'S special work was the
passage of the cooperative fire insur-
ance law. Repeated efforts along this line
had in one way or another failed to pass
at previous sessions. Under this law Mr..
Foote organized the Patrons Cooperative
Fire Insurance company January IA. 1915,
and for the past four years has saved it's
patrons one-half on their assessments
This law Is available not only for Grang-
ers. but for all classes of fire insurance.
Under its cooperative fire insurance COM
panies of all classes can be organized.
Judge Foote was Senator from Addi-
son county from 1917 to 1919. and was cleo
ted floor member of the committee charg-
ed with naming the Senate committees,
and served on the judiciary committee
and committee on revision of the statutes
During the war, Senator Foote served
on the committee of public safety, In the
district of Middlebdry. and food admins
traitor for Cornwall; also had charge Of
the several Liberty Loan drives.
In 1918 he was appointed federal land
bank appraiser for Vermont and in that
capacity for the last two years has assist
ed many, including a number of ex-serv-
ice men to secure home Of their own.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
JRKS FIRE ON
AMERICAN FLAG
Relief Workers in Near East
We Nerve-Wracking Experience

I've Nerve WrackinG Experience
ana. Asia Minor. Sunday. February
BY the Associated Press Since the
, of Picking foreigners have under
no more erve-wrackinS experience
II relief workers of the American
nittee for relief in the Near East,
up for 90 days without outside com
ication In mission compound at
ash. They were under a constant
of lead, while French troops. aided
Armenians. battled with Turkish ma
lists for possession of the city, more
half of which was burned during
Engagement, which brought about a
BILE loss of life.
e story is told in tn diary of the
c. T. S. Crathern, a Boston Y. NJ.
secretary, who went through the
} and arrived at Adana on February
Q Rev. Mr. Crathern, with Paul
Her. Miss Helen Schultz of Reading,
French lieutenant and two
enians attempted to leave Marash by
mobile for Aintab, January 90 but
J driven back to Marash by fusillade
ullets, Notwithstanding the fact that
Crathern displayed the American
be Turks had been resentins
hch occupation of Marash and
r Cilician cities for many weeks
Crathern reports, and Algerian
ps were engaged in skirmish
} Turkish bandits when an Amer
automobile appeared and drew
from the Turks. Mr.. Cratherns
says on January 81 he found
ash with it's bazaars and shops
ed and the Turks engaged in talk
in small groups throughout the
noon shots were heard by the re.
workers, indicating that the long
atened clash in the city had
ted. French officials arrested sew
important Turkish officials
th it was presumed. precipitated a
at Aros. Shooting soon began in
Darts of the city. A French sentinel
riding An American hospital was
Pd and another French soldier was
nded.
iping continued throughout the night
the Americans We're Weakened on the
by the sound of guns and flashes
2 exploding shells. An attack was
on the American hospital, the doc.
and nurses having narrow es-
ghting continued on the BIRD. and
ugh his field glasses Mr.. Crathern
he could see Armenians fleeing
ugh the streets before the Turks
shot them down, while Turkish
ers on the hills about the city sho,
Armenians attempting to leave Mar.
The diary says 1T is pitiful to
| them throwxup their hands and
am while attempting to escape. We
ched them fleeing over the hills until
reached our compound. some drop.
wounded, and others staggering into
mission grounds with wild eyes and
! s, telling of the awful massacre just
inning"
the oath the Americans conferred
the French general Querctte and
him stories the refugees brought of
horrors. He said he would try to cor.
I the situation. But efforts to negotiate
|cssation of hostilities failed and a
w bombardment began In the after
b. The French fired upon certain sec.
Is from which Turks were sniping.
Ii night the city is in total darkness. -
diary continues. Whenever we &c
h one command to another we Greer
| walls to escape being hit. Every
|mand is filled with frightened refugees
|med over the fate of their relatives
America ncommittee for relief In the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11

Near East is feeding 1000 orphans and
refugees with only a few days supply
and the bread problem is grave.
To-day we raised the American flag,
but no sooner had we raised IL to the
mast than a salute from dozen guns
sent us scampering to cover. Just timed
u shots In one minute. Machine guns arc
pccking away like giant wood peckers."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11

The branch train between Montpe-
lier and Barre ran by spells Saturday
and Sunday. After making the connec-
ton from the southbound night train
Sunday morning 1t started for Barre.
when IL reached Barre Junction one
of the cars was derailed and the pas
sengers were placed in the engine to
be carried two miles to Barre. but the
engine was derailod before 1t reached
the station, so they had to walk in the
snow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
BRAXTON B. CONFER NEW
SENATOR FROM ALABAMA

Montgomery, Ala, March s.-Braxton
Bragg Conner of Birmingham. former gov
ernor of Alabama has been named Uni
ted States senator to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Senator John II.
Bankhead. He will serve until success
sor to Senator Bankhead has been elected
in "A special election, yet to be called.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
Flu Closes Highgate

St Adams. March 4.-Dr. w. j. Howard,
district health officer. has ordered all
public gatherings In Highgate discontinued
indefinitely on account of an outbreak of
influenza. The first cases were discovered
Tuesday and 10 cases had developed with
In As hours with more reported to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-11
FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Abram FOOte OF Cornwall Issues An.
nOuncement and Outlines Prin.
ciplcs He Stands For

Cornwall March 8.-The following an
nouncement was made by Abram Foote
to-day:
! shall be a candidate for the office of
Northumberland as republican In
the primaries to be held in the coming
September. I appeal directly to each and
all of my friends for their support
In times Of unrest like the present. the
conserving influence is the American
home. I would encourage every young
man. especially the returning soldiers. to
own home. either a farm or a village
home
If nominated and elected, will do all
in my power to reduce the present heavy
State tax rate, increased from Ave cents
on the dollar to 40. BY this. do not mean,
that would curtail any really necessary
Improvement for the good Of all the peo-
pie OF Vermont. including road improve
ment. but would insist that every dollar
raised by taxation be honestly and care
fully expended. and that the State receive
full value for every dollar.
With the added income from federal aid
and the great increase in money avail
able from the automobile and auto-truck
licenses, the roads can he improved with
out burden-some tax for this purpose
tSigned)
ARRAM w FOOTE
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mess, wagon, bob-sled.
RUB YOUR BACK!
STOPS LUMBAGO
Don't Drug Kidneys! Rub the Pain
Right Out With Old "St.
Jacobs Liniment"

Back hurt you? Can't straighten
up without feeling sudden pains,
sharp aches and twinges? Now, listen
That's lumbago, sciatica, or maybe
from a strain, and you'll get blessed
relief the moment you rub your back
with soothing, penetrating st. Jacobs
LinimentY Nothing else takes out
soreness, lameness and stiffness so
quickly. You simply rub it on and out
comes the pain. It is perfectly harm
less and doesn't burn or discolor the
skin.
Timber up! Don't suffer! Get a
small trial bottle from any drug store
and after using it just once, you'll
forget that you ever had backache.
lumbago or sciatica, because your
back will never hurt or cause n
more misery. 1t never disappoints
and has been recommended for so
years. Stop drugging kidneys! They
don't cause backache, because they
have no nerves, therefore can not
case pain,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-01-07

through the efforts of a few members
of the faculty. By cooperation the
music club would be able to give the
school more big things.
Work for Organ.
A pipe organ for the auditorium is
another thing that the future organi-
cation hopes to work towards. Funds
would be raised by the presentation
of plays and operettas.
Those present at the meetings were
the members Of the mems and wo-
mans glee clubs, the members of the
orchestra, and all university students
enrolled in the conservatory. 1t is
planned, however, to admit other
students who are interested, and any
townspeople who show sufficient in
terest, by the vote of the club.
A committee was appointed to pre-
sent suggestions for anne and to
draft a constitution. It's members
ire: Gipson Stalker, chairman; Rus
sci Scott, William Sutherland, Nathalie
.Tecklenberg, and Agnes Sweeney.
The next meeting of the club will
be held on Wednesday, January IA.
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Latah County Records

tuesday, January b, l92O.
w. D.-Kendrick Cooperative
Creamery Co. to same, 81; 1925
Kendrick.
C. M.-Auto Sales & Service Co..
to Nelson Motor Co., s6444.6O; A Re
public trucks.
w. DIV. L. Payne to B. J. Jones,
81; NEA 10-42-2.
M. christopher M Busch, Col
ton, and Louise Grieser, Genesee.
Rel.-Latah Co. State Bank to
Racy Roberts, r. M. 1O-29-11.
W. Drank J. Giesler to o. o.
Hagen, $4,000; 10 A. beg at SW cor
of NEAS5A 35-42-5.
Rel.-Sven A. Johnson to VIM. H.
Fust, R. M. LILO
Rel.-First Natl Bank, Moscow,
to VIM. R. Russell, R. M. 3-31-O4.
Patent.-Gustav Ruberg from U.
S; SEANWA 1884.
G. M.-Roy Long to Garfield Natl.
Bank, lao; due 6-1-20; 2 horses; har-
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ORGANIZE CLUB FOR
PROMOTION OF MUSIC
Purpose Is To Bring More and Better
Musical Offerings to
Moscow.

A music club, organized on some
present English Club, was discussed
at a meeting of the musicians of the
University held in the Y hut on
December Is. Titus LIE Clair was ap-
pointed as temporary chairman.
A discussion of the aims of the club
followed. The organization intends
to attempt to better the musical at
mosphere of the University by bring
ing to Moscow more musical attrac-
tions of a high order. 1t came out
during the discussion that the three
things presented to the community
this yea were brought to us wholly
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-01-07

Misses Outing Gowns, sizes 10 to IA, $3.50
VaIueS %1-10
Sandman Sleeping Garments, sizes 2 to 4, $1.35
Sizes 5 to x1.5O
Sizes Z 10 .%A-0V
Infants Fine Cashmere Hose silk heel and
toe, in pink, blue and tan. Regular 65c. 4Sc
Children's Black Cotton Hose, medium rib, all
sizes. Regular 35c. CSC
Misses Black Cotton Hose, medium rib, all
sizes. Regular zoc
Misses Black Ribbed Cashmere Hose, sizes
6 to 6k. Regular c................. CSC
Sizes 7 to 8. Regular 73c
Sizes 81 to 9A. Regular 95c. ........-..S 3c
Fancy Hair Bow Ribbons, pretty pattern. Reg
ular 59c SSc
Children's Colored Border Handkerchiefs. Reg
uldT l12c
Children's Windsor Ties, good length. Reg
Three Cornered MILDLY Ties. Regular SLIPS, CSC
Three Cornered MILDLY Ties. Regular 75c. 59c
Children's Wool Sweater Suits, white and col
ored. Regular $500 .............. .$S.9S
Regular $3.50 $6SS
Regular $500
Regular 1915 $3.50
Infants Crochet Wool Jackets. white, only.
Regular 75c 45c
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DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT

Chlldren's Wool Shirts jand Pants, fine, soft
garments, broken sizes. Reg. value $1.65, Csc
Chlldren's Cotton Pants and Vests, all sizes.
Regular value Csc
Children's Cotton Fleeced Union Suits, sizes
2 to 6. Regular $1.00 value. ........... zoe
Same sizes 8 to 10, $1.25 values ........ CSC
Same sizes II to 16, $3.50 value. ...... .$1.19
Misses Medium Weight Merino Union Suits,
high neck, long sleeve, ankle length, sizes
2 to 6. Regular $1.75.. 81. 80
Sizes 8 to 10. Regular 1925. .......... .$1.S9
Sizes IL to Is. Regular $2.75.......... $3.50
Infants Cashmere Sacques, 65c to 75c val
ues .4Sc
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BOYS

Boys Suits, two pairs pants $3.50
Boys Corduroy Pants (heavy) .......... $2.95
Boys Leather Mitts soc
Boys Fleece Lined Union Suits. ........ $1.15
Boys Wool Union Suits .$1.98
Boys Blouses, 5 to Is CSC
Lot 1, Boys Overcoats, II to S......... $500
Lot 2, Boys Overcoats, IL to 18..........$ $3.50
These represent discounts Of one-half or
more.
Children's Coveralls, ages to 5..........S1
Ages < IN 10 81 *
Boys MILDLY Sweaters $3.50
Boys Heavy Winter Caps, ear flaps......98 c
Boys Dress Shirts, IL to .$1.15
Boys Heavy Overalls, double seat and
knees, ages 5 to .$l.7s
Children's Hockey Caps. Csc
Wool Rah Rah Hats. CSC
All Silk Windsor Ties, all colors ....... csc
Boys Four-in-Hand Ties. .45c
Boys Overalls, like dads, 6 to 11..........$ 2.S5
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-01-07

Bear in mind that Chamberlain's
Tablets not only move the bowels but
improve the appetite and strengthen
the digestion. They contain no pep
sin or other digestive ferment but
strengthen the stomach and enable
it to perform its functions natur-
o11u r
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FURNITURE

Children's Rockers, regular So. 80. $500. g. IS
Children's Rockers, regular $3.50. ....... 1896
Children's Rockers, regular 1926. ....... .$7.45
Nursery Chairs, regular $3.50 to $3.50 at......
.$3.45 to $4.75
High Chairs, $500 to $1,000 at. 1915 to $3.50
Children's Steel and Wood Beds and Cribs, in
white, ivory and vernis martin, $1,000 to
$4,000 $3.50 to $500
Mattresses to go with these, Is pr ct. discount
Go-Carts, $3.50 to $3.50 at. 80. 49, IS to 1915
Reed Carriages, $3.50 to $64. 90 at 20 per cent
discount
Baby Walkers, regular $5.75 at. ......... $4.45
Baby Jumpers, regular $1.50 at. ......... $1.15
Bassinettes on Wheels, regular $500 at. .$6.4S
Reed Baby Doll Carriages, $1,000 at..... $3.50
Steel Baby Doll Carriages, $3.50 at ...... 1854