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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
BUREAU ISSUES RULING
ON INCOME TAX RETURNS
Regulations for Basis of Value of
Interest to Merchants and
Manufacturers.

Regulations that will give some re-
Lief from conditions such as obtained
on December Is. when many firms
found difficulty making tho final pay.
nent ON their 1913 income tax, have
been issued by the bureau Of internal
revenue under which merchants and
manufacturers may adopt cost or
basis for valuing their inventories for
the 1870 income tax returns. Differ
ence caused by the fall of prices dur
ing the year may be deducted in ar
irving at the value Of stock on hand.
Under ordinary circumstances mar
ket" is defined by the regulations as
meaning the current bid price pre-
v1iling At the date OF the inventory
for the particular merchandise in the
volume in which ordinarily purchased
by the taxpayer. The regulations,
however, further provide that where,
owing to abnormal circumstances, the
taxpayer has regularly sold such
merchandise ut prices lower than the
current bid price. the inventory may
be valued at such prices.
ever basis taken will be subject to
Investigation. the revenue bureau an
nounced. and taxpayers must satisfy
tho bureau Of tho CORRECTNESS Of the
prices adopted.
Regulations covering deductions
for depletion Of mines. oil and gas
wells and for depreciation OF I'M
provements also have been issued by
the bureau Of internal revenue.
Owners Of mineral deposits under
the regulations are to secure through
an aggregate Of annual depletion and
depreciations deduction the return Of
either capital. invested in the property
or the value Of tho property ON the
basis date, plus subsequent allowable
capital additions, but not including
land values for purposes other than
the extraction OF mineralA The reg.
ulations cover in detail the various
factors to be taken into account in
asoertaining the amount to be do
Quoted for depletion or depreciation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
F. D. Fletcher DIES.
Chief Clerk Of Division of the War
Department.

Frank D. Fletcher. for many years
chief clerk Of q division in the War
Department. died suddenly December
"a, in North Tonawanda, N. T., ac-
cording to word just received in this
city.
Mr.. Fletcher resided ut 1864 Rhode
Island avenue northwest He was
taken i'll several months ago and
went to the homo Of relatives in
North Tonawanda to recuperate. His
condition grew much better and his
death came ~ Q surprise. He was
about ffty-ave years old.
A sister, living In New York, 10 be-
lieved ID be his only surviving rela-
tive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
TOLD TO QUIT BUSINESS.
Insurance Companies in Mississippi;
Unable to Meet Requirements.

JACKSON, Miss, December. 81
Following two days of practically
continuous conferences, C. 8. Doyle,
chief counsel for the 1s9 fire insur-
ance companies involved in the anti
trust suits brought by the state
revenue agent, informed the state
agents last night that an attempt at
an agreement had failed and that ha
saw nothing for them to do but to
cease business.
Tho many conferences held here
between state officials, interested
business and professional men of the
state and counsel and agents for the
insurance companies have not re-
suited in anything definite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
FEWERLYNCH|NGS
IN 1920, IS REPORT
Record in U. S. for Year Con-
trasted With 1919 by
Tuskeqee institute.

TUSKEGEE, Ala. December 3l.-
Lynchings were less numerous during
1920 than in 1919, records compiled at
Tuskegee Institute show. Sixty-one
persons. including eight white men,
were put to death by mobs this year. as
compared with eighty-three last year
and sixty-eight in 1918.
The report shows fifty-six instances
in which officers Of the law prevented
lynchings during 1920. and that forty
six of these instances were in south
ern states. Armed force wassused to
reDel would-be lynchers on fourteen
OCCASIONS and in four of these the
mobs were fired on and seven Of the
attackers were killed and a number
wounded. In forty-two cases prison.
augmented, or other precautions
taken
Total Lynchings In South.
OF the sixty-one persons lynehed,
the report says, fifty-two were in the
south and nine in the north and west.
One OF those put to death was negro
woman. Eighteen of those lynched
were charged with attacks or att
tempted attacks on women; three
w
was charged with attacking and muir
dering women and two for killing
landlords during disputes. the report
says. The offenses charged against
the white men were: Murder, S; in
sulting women, /: mo charge except
being a foreigner" 1: killing officer
Of the law, 1.
Onenses charged against the ne
groee lynched were: Murder. s: at
tempted murder, 4; killing officers of
the law, 8; killing landlord during dis
pute. s: rape. Is; attempted rape, 8:
assisting fugitive to escape, 3; wound
ing another, Q; insulting woman, @;
knocking down guard, Escaping from
chain gang and then returning and
surrendering," 2. and one each Of the
following: Jumping labor contract.
threatening to kill man. cutting man
In fight, ''for receiving stay Of death
sentence because another confessed
crime" ''peeping through window at
woman" insisting on voting"
T. En1Aeratisn Of States.
The states in which lynchings oc-
CURED and the number in each state
were: Texas. 10: Georgia, 3; Missis-
aippi. Alabama and Florida. each !;
Minnesota, North Carolina. Oklahoma
and California, each: Arkansas,
Kansas, Illinois. Kentucky. Missouri.
Ohio. South Carolina, Virginia and
West Virginia, each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
Investigation Is Made
Into Power Plant Accident;
Report Not Yet Ready

The Public Utilities Commission an
nounced today that it is inyestigat-
ing the accident. At the Benning plant
OF the oPtomac Electric oPwer oCm-
pany yestrday afternoon which re-
suited in a tie-up Of car, service. and
shut ION OF current used by DOWN
town business places.
Walter q. Allen, executive secre-
tafy Of the commission, said that
agents of the commission made an in
q4iry yesterday eevning, but have not
completed q formal report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
WILLERs GIVEN S YEARS.
Ex-Captain Still to Be Tried for
Theft and Embezzlement

John A. Wiliers. q former captain
in the Army. who when arrested at New
York on December z. claimed that he
had acted as q German spy while serv-
ing with the American forces, has been
convicted by court-martiai Of desertion
from the Army and sentenced to- i've
years in the federal penitentiary at
Leavenworth, IL was announced today
at the War Department. Wnlers still
is to be tried on charges Of theft and
embexzlement
The former captain, who said he had
como to the United States as an agent
with absconding with $1,000 Of the funds
of his company on December -, 1918.
His company. I. Of the 18th Infantry,
then was stationed at Camp SEWER,
Greenville, s. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
sLAsHEs own THROAT.
Rural Letter Carrier Had Been Ac
cused Of Robbing Mails.


BRUNSWICK, Ga. December 3D.
James H. Warren. twenty-five, a rural
letter carrier at the Brunswick post
Office, arrested late yesterday after
noon. charged with robbing the
MAILS, while being questioned in the
ONCE Of Postmaster Leavy last night
drew a knife from his pocket and
slashed his throat almost from ear
to ear. .-r-
When physicians responded War;
rem sprang from q sofa, on which
he had fallen, rushed out of the post
Office building. jumped into the post
masters car and drove himself to a
local hospital. whore he was placed
on an operating table. Doctors say
The robbery, with which Warren is
alleged to have been connected, was
committed Tuesday night, when q
pouch Of registered mail was stolen
after It had left tho local post ONCE.
A package containing $4,000 In ne.
gotiable bonds was recovered. It de.
veloped today that the sixteen other
registered pouches stolen contained
little currency or valuables. War
rem has implicated other parties In
the robbery, and they are being held
for further investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
WILL STUDY SHIPPING ACT
I. G. c. and Shipping Board Will
Name Joint Committee.

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion and the Shipping Board have
reached an agreement for the appoint
ment Of a joint committee to carry
ont the related terms OF the shipping
and transportation acts OF 1890.
Chairman Benson said the personnel
of the committee is as yet -unde-
cided. but it VIII be composed of
six members, three from each orgaui-
xation. who will study the co-opera-
tive features Of the new laws. Among.
the important questions to be taken
up by the committee II the establish
ment Of preferential rail rates for
commodities transported for shipment
In American bottoms and the working
out OF . system Tor an equitable dis
tribution Of the nations commerce
through the various ports.-s-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
PIPE BURSTS IN STORE.
Flood at Woodward & Lothrop's
Comes From Elevator Shaft..

tho store Of Woodward & Lothrop
burst about II O'Clock this morning
and water flowed over \ portion OF
tho main floor. The basement was
flooded before employees could shut
|Off the water.
No damage to the stock or store
fixtures resulted. Within a short time
employees had sprinkled sawdust about
THE floor and 1t was soon dry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
LIFT EMBARGO AN ARMS.
Railroads Can Accept Shipments
for Mexico After January 1.

Railroads In the United States will
be permitted after January 1 to ac-
cept small arms and small arm am
munition for shipment into Mexico.
the car service division OF the Ameri-
can Railway Association announced.
A proclamation Of the President, is
sued July IL. 1919, placed an en-
barge on shipments to Mexico Of all
arms and ammunition except those
authorized by the United States gov
ernment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
BANDITS MURDER TWO.
Five Escape with 1880 Fay Roll
After Hold-Up.

CLEVELAND. OHIO. December sl.-
W. ". Sly, president. and George J.
Tanner. vice president Of the W. W.
Sly Foundry Company. were mur-
dared by i've pay roll bandits, who
esEaped With $500 In cash after
holdlnE.uD the two men At the COM
pany's plant this morning. sly and
Tanner. died instantly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31

Following his announcement that
there would BE- no New Year recep-
ton 1t tho White House tomorrow.
dersoMetary Of State Davis to ro-
ceive the diplomatic corps at the
State Department tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
NAMED TO RUMANlA.
President Picks Peter A. Jay of
Rhode Island.

The nomination OF Peter Augustus
Jay Of Rhode Island to be minister to|
Rumania was sent to the Senate yes
terday by President Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
Ass1aHED 10 CAM DIX !,

Col. William B. LAAns. CoEps Of En-.
gtneers, It Philadelphia. hAs bean a..
signed to duty At Camp Dir, n j.,
with the LIST Engineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
FARM PROBLEM RELIEF
DISCUSSED BY EXPERTS
American Association Meets in
Auditorium Of National
Museum.
Museum.

Government officials, agricultural
experts and professors at leading
universities Of the United States met
in the auditorium Of the new National
Museum to discuss measures for the
relief Of the farm problems, from
production to final consumption. at
today's session Of the eleventh annual
meeting Of the American Farm
Economic Association.
c. Morrill, OF the bureau OF markets
Of the Department Of Agriculture dis
cussed the legal status Of collective
bargaining and measures before legis-
lators on Capitol Hill relative to
regulation Of cooperative farmers
He was followed by Prof Asher
Hobson Of Columbia University. who
outlined the principles of collective
bargaining, which would insure q
good basis for operation OF tho sys-
tenn. He declared several items must
ael,ect,ye b~vinr DroposttioD res
tive to the functions Of food market
Farm labor problems were dis
cussed last night by D. D. Lescohier
Of the University Of Wisconsin. and
BY II. r. FOLEY q the United states
bureau Of public roads.
The sessions win continue through
ont this afternoon and tomorrow. Tho
wind-up features will be q New Year
dinner rendered by members of the
local association to.vfsitors tomorrow.
RetFenehnent n Advocated.
Retrenchment by the farmers Of the
United States as q necessary measure
farm machinery and farm labor was
advocated yesterday BY DIR. II. c. Tay-
lor. chief Of the ONCE Of farm man
Fagement Of the Department Of AEri-
culture, speaking before members Of
the American Farm Economic Asso.
citation in the National Museum au-
ditorium.
DR.. Taylor told the members Of the
association, who are virtually the
representatives OF state and county
farm bureaus throughout the United
States and the channels for the dis
tribution Of national agricultural ed
ucational matters. that the retrench-
ment must come by reducing pur-
chases Of farm machinery, in order
to place the agricultural industry Of
the country on . stable basis for the
future.
Due to UnAeFeoas1ADt3on.
The present depression, he said, was
not caused by overproduction. but by
underconsumption, since there are
literally millions in the world today
"The present situation" he said,
relative to prices Of farm products
is recognized by all thoughtful peo-
pie as discouraging and in some in.
stances disastrous. In the hrst in
stance, the farmer 10 bound 20 suffer.
and in the end all who produce for
the thirty-five million farm folks arc
bound to feel the effect OF the farms
declining purchasing power"
Share Reat AAvoea4eA.
Among other items advocated by
DR.. Taylor in tho readjustment Of the
industry were:
Paying for use Of farms by share
rent rather than by cash, which win
enable the tenant to have possibilities
|of depression shared by the owner.
Tho Improvement Of rural COM
munity and social life. since the day
when the farmer can afford to tour
to the city in his automobile with
cash to spend 10 not present with a
depressed market.
A sliding scale for employees of
farms, allowing graduation for In
creased prices Of products and de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
CLASSIFYING BODY
IN PER|L0US PLACE
Lieut.. Col. Albert Quits Army
and Gives Up Post as
Commissions Head.

Deprived of it's directing head, and
threatened by the departments with
the Withdrawal of it's component units.
the headquarters staff of the old re-
classification commission today found
itself in the most precarious position
it has occupied since the commission
f-ade its report to Congress nearly
a year ago.
Lieut.. Col. F. W. Albert of the engi-
neerfng department, War Depart
ment, today severed his. connection
with the Army. and went back to civil
ton as acting director OF the headquar-
tiers stan of sixteen persons.
Sictor H. Dodge, detailed from the
department of Justice as secretary
70 Col. Albert. therefore suddenly
found himself at the head OF the small
stan OF workers who are ensconsed
in few rooms on the third floor Of
the census office building, at 4th stree
and Missouri avenue.
The work will go on, as far as
know" declared Mr.. Dodge. Recently
the stan has been supplying Repre-
figures which were used in the prepa-
ration of the revised reclassidcation
bill introduced recently by the rem
resentative from New Jersey.
Department. Are Restless.
1t is understood, however. that since
the headquarters stan IL now without
the official head. Col Albert, who was
assistant to the director, Herbert
Fleming, and who was put in full
charge when the director left last
March, the departments which have
ers to the stan are beginning to get
restless.
Cutting OF forces throughout the
departments and consequent reduc-
tons Of Office workers in various de-
partments have made efficient workers
more precious, with the results that
some of the administrators in the de-
partments are looking to the recall
Of their detailed workers.
The reclassihcation commission long
ago ceased to have any funds Of its
own, and the detailed workers have
been paid out Of their own depart
metn's funds. their services having
been allowed to continue by admins
traitors because Of the importance of
the work involved.
Mass Of Statistics.
The reolassification commissioners
left a great mass OF statistics con-
corning government workers in an
unfinished state. 1t was important
to the entire federal service, and also
to Congress, that this part Of the re-
port OF the commission be brought
strictly up to date.
From time to time Mr.. Lehlbach
has called upon the star for infor-
nation, and has found the statistics
very valuable. This work is prac-
ttcally completed now, however, and
how long the departments will allow
their workers to remain outside the
fold" was tho big question today.
Sixteen departments and independ-
ent establishments ere represented
among the workers, no department
having moro than one worker detailed
to the headquarters stan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31

Kerguien Island, in the southern
Indian ocean, 10 more than 5000 miles
from the nearest mainland. and may
lay claim to being the most isolated
island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31
TWO ORDERED TO CoBLENz.

Capts. Robert A. Radford and Harry
o. Tunis. Corps OF Engineers, this
city, have been ordered TO -Coblenz.
Germany. for duty with the American
army Of occupation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-31

Inauguration headquarters has re-
ceived suggestions from several state
societies regarding q plan to have
each state represented in the parade
by an artistic float. These suggestions
VIII be taken up by the executive
committee at an early meeting.
Frederick D. Owen, chairman OF the
on street decorations, also
his Intention Of opening
within a few DAYS.
Announcement was made yesterday
OF the appointment Of Harry Norment
as member of the general inaugural
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-15
BASEBALL PRESIDENTS
AT ODDS OVER MEETING
srHc3d!cr, OF National League
--SS-s--INants Conference ut Once to
S---- Plan Cnrpc'S 1Sutrirc
Plan Games Future
TEy Associated Press. I

---.ssr-- icy Associated Prcssl
----.-.SEW YORK. Oct. ia difference
johnson. OF the American LEAGUE and
Heydler, OF the NATIONAL
{. lsesEuc, regarding the adNis&n!i;T "i
a meeting OF the maj".
future of baseball while the Coo;
c;Ssnn!y grand Jury Is IN $3.50, scr T., IN
made public telegrams passed be
tween him and President johnson
relative 10 the meeting. which has
been called for next Monday at Ch'-
caso.
1T Is my Judgment that to hold
a meeting OF major league cluo
owners mt this time would be u mis-
to Mr.. Iicy,ller. The Cook County
grand jury j;;.s been rcconvcned and
VIII continue its Investigation into
m professional baseball. Much i'm
portaat testimony VIII be presented,
which mus, Weigh heavily IN the fu-
pointed custodians. of the game"
Presiden, Heydler's telegram to
the American League head said the
action OF the National League club
members in extending an, urgent in
vItat!on 10 the league and club pres
iicnts of the American League to at
lend The Proposed meeting. was
said Mr. Heydler, 70 discuss and for
nu,a;e plans for the future govern
mcnt Of and the safeguarding OF
professional baseball.
our people Will he there" the tel
eEram continued. They are firm in
The belief that public sentiment will
brook no delay where such vital mat
tiers as the good rcpute OF the ma
itonai game. the protection OF al.
honest players and the protection of
immense property rights are con-
ceraed.
Tn my Judgment. It is a fortunate
coincidcnce that tho Cook County
grand jury Is 20 continue it's invcs-
legations during the time of our
''eAtinE. This gives us the ideal op-
por.un!ty 10 aid personally the cour;
aud legal representatives OF the State
OF Iiiinois IN the great work they
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-15
LAUREL RESULTS

, I.s; .iS 'as'onG;s -S!saiesmaa; GEa,;
W .tca!!ahanj. $50 ;kird. '''' Tine Inn,
70 ~; Also ran; Lady Granite. Kenc-
cine. Nesa Wood. Bloomington.
:, second .aee.two-year- oids: n.!ies:
Tf na!anss Sn5ss. .i52@ hyS and hsi:
W. ss.,G. $3.50. second; EHpio.iSc. 100
Also Fan! rhtmbie. SAGA ia 'ms ,SS So
ThouEh;less Beauty.
'si.oo; six ngs.Msn:aive. 100 p tcai:.
a %si;: L ii2 tGS Co.. ssHo
iiinEayous Gladys, Lady nsTcrw n AmsT:
ican Rose. poaalio. Blazer. Sir jack,
Jimmie o'Br.en. Mise.
Fourth race--,he Dougharcsan handicap:
i,enrosc. ~ (Butw,s.D. $3.50. I24o. out;
itoISisi1n. nc tC"lilejW. s3so., out. Sec
Fifth race-1hrsc- year-oiis and inward
,,nni g S, nS selling rursg si,sS6: one
,let,p: se,co. $3.50. 1S.tc. won; nou, ' n.
N >I.S ri iS! fsr i2 ;hi,S Time
iiancra:;. lndisrrec,.
sixth. racc-th-cc- ycnr-o!ds ard up;
rp-Ss, $500; one n.iie and a -xtecntG1
,S'id a. ,yn, II? GaY.iahanl. ta3g, $3.50
}.,gg. second: HERON. ipI Dkelsayl. SsoG
0 arH Ga ne bad t s NJ AS! N1,,o ram Aios'
seventh racc-thrcc- ycar-oids and IN
,.",minE: purst: si;Soo; sin turlonSs--Iior
$50. second Manouvrc. 100 IiirysonJ
,raasiaic Brisk. Fc!dfa. Bamaclassin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-15
FRANCE PRESENTS YANKEES
WITH MEMORIAL PAMPHLETS
Virginia Department.. American Lc-
SON, VIII Aid In Distribution
OF Half Million.

Assistance OF the Virginia depart
nent OF me american i.SSion IN uiS,
pamphlets which are being presented
hy the French government to each
American who served overseas dur
ing the world war. has been asked
by the adjutant general OF the army.
Approximately 100000 of tho memo
rails Will be presented by the French.
and several thousand copies OF the
recruiting station.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-15
uu.inc., studv (,uh 49,.

III" ScIIinE PriCc" was The subject
y discussion last night of the
Modern Business study club which
met at the Business Mems Club. SEW
eral speakers were heard among
Them, j. Coleman Rice and 4. Foster
viii. VINO discussed "Prcliminary To
iirterviS Herman c. Braucr and
w. u. Luck talked on THE Inter-
Wow Better plans fer handling
Tine Agreement was the tonic Of
NJ; ". S;rother and w. NJ. IngersolI,
was the subject discussed hy Charles
uOulErONc and Il. l. Reams
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-15

Or. Len G. BrOughton. tn. ucw mas
ecr' OF Grove AveDVe. BAPTIST Church.
is-expectcd TO arrite at broad street
Star!on ,onightrIt't:l o'clock, ac.
cordinS 10 telegram received yes
terday stating that he was leaving
knoNrille that day for Richmond. lie
VIII speak 1T both morning and night
services SUNDAY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-15
FURNITURE
SALESMAN.

One of Richmond's
leading furniture
stores has an opening
for a first-class sales
man who has had ex-
tensive experience in
h an din G the best
trade. A man expert
enced in the furniture
business is preferred,
but if you are a live
wire and successful in
your line your applica-
ton will have full con-
sideration. The posi-
ton allows a fair
drawing account, but
your total earnings
will be based on the
amount of your sales.
In your application
state age, whether
married or single, past
experience and refer
ences. Address T 553,
care Times-Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-15
Lost and Found

LOST. solid siivur dorcne box between
Allison Street ami Lyric Thca:c. We'd
gram. Finder please return to 40S North
sycamore.
LOST, on a wtsibound Oakwoni and
BROAD CAR. a pocketbook, on the inside
hearing the name OF j. a. SwItzcr. Finder
please return 20 Gil IL South Pine Street
or call Randolph 4S6i-J.
MONEl-Lnst. Thursday morning on ,Jef-
:erson Street or West Marshall leather
haE containing purse with $50 Reward II
returned y Z!5 West Marshall.
WILL: TIE PARTY who picked UP n
white automobile wheel and tire nj iIcr
mi,aEe Road tunnel please return same
10 Tyler Ryan. lo0l West Cary St?
WATCii-L9st Eigin wrist watch. BLACK
initials 20. NJ H." Reward Ec.urn
Mrs. j. X. Bowman. 1929 West Franklin.