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Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
COMPENSATION FOR SOLDIERS

Demands of various kinds are be- lng made Of congress for the compen- sation of those who entered the ser rice of their country during the world var. There are those who are urg- ing one method and those who are speaking against such a plan and fla vorinE another. And in the midst of it all there are those who are insist ing upon immediate action because the boys are getting impatient.
 Whatever Is done it is not a case that calls for hit or miss legislation lt Is a matter that should get full consideration from all points of view The sentiment Of e few should moi he permitted to swing the whole mat ter for it is evident that there is a riecided difference of opinion as tC whether such a consideration. should take the form of a bonus or not.
 The American Legion favors lanC settlements covering farms in al states. aid Co encourage the purchasr Of homes. vocational training for al desiring it or final adjustment of ex tra back pay. The programme doe not favor the securing of all four bu any one Of the four methods, an, then upon application.
 There are those who are fighting for a stipulated bonus, and other, arc after SO much a month for eacl months service. but on the othel hund there are those among the me who maintain that such an idea woul simply mean a waste of the none and that the opportunity to serve tn nation which fought solely for prin cipies was enough.
 it Is thus quite evident that ther is a wide range of opinion anon those who would be eligible under an plan as 10 what Is desired. Whateve is done should be done with the vie, of giving satisfaction and it is nc unlikely that some compromise pol icy win be decided upon but whatevt is done there should be deliberate an not half baked legislation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

buildings or permanent improvements on ground leased by a taxpayer is ad ditional rental and therefore deduct ible from gross income, provided such buildings and improvements re- vert to the owner of the ground at the expiration of the lease. In such cases the cost of improvement may be prorated over the term of the lease so that a proportionate amount will be deducted in each year of the ten ancy.
 Having deducted the cost of such buildings as rental. the lessee is not allowed a deduction for depreciation. but the cost of ordinary repairs neces- sary to their maintenance and up- keep is an allowable item.
 When at the expiration of the lease such property reverts to the owner of the land its value is considered tax able income to the landlord for the year in which received.
 Depreciation Allowance
 Under the heading of 'Depreciatisa.' p owners are permitted the deduction of 1 ca reasonable amount for the exhaus- tion, wear and tear of property used l in trade or business. including a req sonable allowance for obsolescence.' .' This deduction must be made as a separate item of the return and must
 be explained by showing separately
 each class of property its cost or
 value at the date of purchase (on or
 before March 1. 1913, if acquired or
 or before that date). estimated life
 depreciation charged for all taxable lyears. To be allowed. the amount
 claimed for depreciation must b,
 charged off the books of the taXpayI
 CT, either by deducting 1t directly iron
 the book value of the assets or cred iting to a depreciation reserve funS
 so that it will be reflected in the an
 nual balance sheet.
 Depreciation may be claimed on al
 business property, which includes no only buildings. but machinery of
 permanent character, automobiles
 farm tractors, mine and mill equip
 ment, office furniture and books. Tn rates a which depreciation Is al lowed are rot fixed by law or eircum
 stances governing each particulal
 case. The ordinary method is by de
 termining the lifetime of the propert , and dividing its cost by the nun : Der of years it will be usable in tn business in which employed.
 Deductnons for depreciation are linn ! tied strictly to property used in tn h taxpayers trade or business. No sue !, allowances are made for automobile ! ! or other vehicles used chiefly fe , pleasure the taxpayers yelling, nc the furnishings therein, personal ei fleets, or clothing. Property or cloth
 ing. used exclusively in theatric; a business, however, may be the subjeS = of a depreciation allowance
 e Intangible property. the use C e which in trade or bushes is definitel 'e limited in duration. may be made u e, claim for a deprication allowane $ Examples are patents, copyrights. 6 eenses, end fr&nchisss. fnt1ng1hee
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
Willimantic, March f. 1920.
6eatinc the Air.

MT. Editor: It is really amusing to follow the lines of thought of some Bible students who only seem to see the surface and then strike out on sort of Init or miss" plan. St. Paul referred to this as beating the air. A concordance is a splendid help, but it will never take the place of individual search. The word "Sour' in Old or New Testament is used in different ways, but never once as part of a person which has life or breath after the person expires. Sometimes 1t means the whole person, similar to our reference to a ship going down with so many souls. But more often it sim ply means life: see Ps. vs. 5. In Numbers vs. s we read We shall come at no dead body (HebFew soul) to prove the difference. The soul of
 Jesus. when he was in the tomb. was in the grave. Ps, 1o6 IS, etc, etc, etc
 It is thus in the reference someone
 quoted, namely I Kings II vs. 20. "the
 soul Cife) of the child came into him
 again. when in answer to prayer God gave the child power to breathe. The
 breath Is the spirit (Job 27 vs. 3 which makes life possible.
 But, MT. Editor, cannot understant how anyone who considers himself g Bible student could refer to Rev. vs or Rev. 20 vs. without displaying l ignorance regarding the trend Of tht entire book of the Revelation. In tht time of the dark ages some of the bes
 saints of God were misunderstood and l burned as heretics and counted witl the worst criminals Their wives ant l children were looked down upon b. 1 all, which made their lives not worti 1 the living. When the gospel ligh l dawned and students began to se 1 things in this revelation" those wh Gied at the stake received the honor Q l bC ing martyrs with Christ" and Il some eases great monuments wer
 erected to do them hener; and thei
 wives who survived and chiidrel .s1r,-ks IA A,,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
A Suauestion.

Mir. Editor: There is no doubt that MT. Good Music has the admiration of Esuy lovers. of good music for the frank criticism on the music situation at our local theatres.
 Larger orchestras should he encour- aged. The employment of instruments such as cello, viola, bass. oboe and f1ute-valuable and necessary acquisi- tions to theatre orchestras-is desira- bio These instruments are unobtain- able simply because there are few ap- res Is to local musicians to sub on akcve mentioned instruments.
 Operas would find an efficient local orchestra. capable of good support, ii theatres had eight regular players in- stead of four.
 S.P. ACCBLERANDO ] Norwich March 1. 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
Sunday Morning Talk
Persistence in Prayer.

If a man wishes very much for some special thing he has it con Stantly in mind and he exerts himself to obtain it. What would be thought of a man who declared himself to be extremely anxious to gain knowledge but who spent only a few minutes a day trying to acquire knowledge, and spent the most of the time amusing himself? We should think him not sincere.
 And what must be thought of the man who professes to wish for bless ings from God, and spends only a few minutes a day in expressing the wish and forgets it for the remainder of the day? Must we not say of him, too. that his wish is not sincere.
 The only avaiIing prayer is that which is persistent. The only avail ing prayer is that which is a part of a mans very life and it regulates, and is backed up by a mans actions. When Jacob sought a blessing on one occasion he backed up his request, or demand with the whole strength of his muscles. He fought for it one might say, through a great part of a ] night. And in the early morning, as he wrestled with the Lord he wrested as it were, a blessing from Him. Ja- COD WT6Stle naS peCOtue tne SyHlDO | of perSi stent and availing prayer. Fol God is "a rewarder of them that dill l gently seek Him." (Heb. 11:6.) 1 We must prove the earnestness ana 1 persistence of our desire for tht 1 blessing before God can trust us witt it. For His best gifts wheG neglected by careless receivers bring a curse 1 instead of a blessing. God is aiwayl willing and anxious to give good gift to His children, yet He will not gran l requests that are made in a half | hearted way. The Lord is nigh unti | all them that call upon Him, to al that call upon Him in truth.
 Daniel prayer and lasted for thre full weeks at one time before the an
 swer reached him. (See Daniel 10 2-14.) The answer had been on tn
 but was delayed in some mysteriou
 way. It is reasonable to assume frer
 other teachings of the ible that
 other teachings of the Bible that ped praying the answer would neve have reached him.
 The disciples in Jerusalem 'contin aed in prayer for ten days before tn l promised gift of the Holy Spirit de } scended upon them.
 Jesus Himself continued all nigf
 in prayer to God" before choosin , His apostles. (See Luke 6: 12, 13.)
 Prayer is the simplest form
 speech
 That infant lips can try; : Prayer, the sublimest strains thi Il reach
 ! The Majesty on high"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

prices. and yet now when Restitution needs to be overcome not such a great distance away we are receiving in this country food products from European countries.
 It would appear to be time for Eu- rope, these countries outsi1e of the war participants as well as those in cluded therein. to look we'll to iti conditions at home and see that they are distributed where they are actual ly needed rather than transporting them way across the ocean to thi, country for the benefit of the higf prices that can be obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

could once more hold up their heads in the community.
 The same holds good in Rev. 20 vs. 4. "The dead in Christ" q Thess. 4: 16) will be raised out of their graves at the first resurrection, take up life where they left off at death, and reign with Christ a thousand years. Those who have suffered with him will also reign with him. not as ghosts. but as glorious beings-men, women and children. It was for this very purpose the book of Revelation was written, to reveal these blessings to us. to give us hope in the final revelation of Jesus Christ, and surely we are much in need of this now.
 W. R. UCHTMAN.
 Westerly, R. l., March 5, 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
INcoME-TAX FACTS
 YOU SHOULD KNOW

In these days of high rentals and excessive cost of maintenance and up- keep, both landlords and tenants are inquiring as to their allowable de- auctions in the filing of an income tax return
 Where property Is held for renting purposes the owner may deduct the cost of securing tenants, such as com missions to real estate agents, adver- tisingr etc, and the expenses of main tenance, such as ordinary repairs, lights, fuel, jaintor service. and in- surance. If the owner occupies part of the building as his dwelling the expenses must be apportioned, and only those relating to the part which is rented may be deducted.
 A tenant may deduct the rent paid for business premises, but not his home, which is personal or living expense.
 Additional Rental Taxes paid by a tenant to or for { landlord for business property are ad ditiens rent and are deductible by th' l tenant. Such items represent incom to the landlord. and therefore must b I included in his return of gross income but may be claimed by him, also, a a dAhMl1laN. The cost of ereetfn, - pzz.<E Yf1rlzR. 1rnn--<aG "A npu,G Arl.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
Stories Ina. Recall Others.
He Wa, Aeeommodztino.

It was at a time when everybody wanted to get home at once, and every bit of standing and sitting room in the car was taken. The car stopped at corner for two men and the conductor shouted: Just move up front, please plenty of room up front"
 From the platform where he was wedged in so tightly he couldn't move there piped up a sarcastic boyish tre- ble: Sure; come on in-you can stand on my other foot"
 Just His Feet.
 Henry limped into the house with his feet in a twist and his face wear ing evidence of pain.
 Do your new shoes hurt you." his father inquired.
 Nc: said Henry, but my feet de.T
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

Clothing manufacturers who are wondering whether the people will pay the price may be consoled by the fact that barrels are also high and scarce.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

Those Americans wiae were rescued from storm in the Alps probably have a good idea of the New England winter from which we haven't escap- ed as yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

When the state bank commissioner warns against Investments in oil stocks any who slip up on such deals in the future win have no one but self to blame.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

The senate may be sick and tired of the treaty discussion but no more so than the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

The man on the corner says: The lamblike attitude of March has cer- tainly upset the grounding unless he produces a fareback.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

It makes an the difference in the world how a person stands on the rent question as to whether he is a landlord or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

If you don't think there is need for
 '@oE in Norwich just ask the fellow who has his home sold over his head and Is trying to locate another.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

It is perfectly evident that the new prohibition law is long way from being tested out in the courts.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

One thing is certain. Mir. Roper has not resigned as internal revenue CT missioner because the duties of the office are too few.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

Just to brace things up we get word that the price of stiff collars is to be increased.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Prices may be coming down but most people stiIl find them well out of reach.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

Sugar has been dropped q cent a pound wholesale. but 1t will be some time before the consumer feels the effect and in the meantime some thing else can be expected to absorb It,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

the use of which Is not so limited. will not usually be the proper sub ject of such an allowance.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
Maitarisrn in Russia.

The bclsheviki in Russia are mak- ing more rapid strides toward mili- tarism than toward socialism Il8asAsan seaEs sa:sssS s;;z,.s,. y,ars.sst :
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

The most unpopular man in the l world today = not exceeding the ex- kaiser himself-is that intangible somebody known as the "profteer." | But do We stop to realize that it is we ourselves, the consuming, spendthrift public, that has set up the profteel in his lucrative business and is keep ing him there? And still we. his pa i irons, are inconsistently bowling al
 his marked success. Like fitful boy. I we laboriously build up a snow imag, that doesn't suit us, and then throw
 mud balls at it. We, the public. nev.
 CT had money in such Jumps as now and we know how to spend it only il
 Jumps. The retailer would like t, , bring prices down to a normal basis
 so would the wholesaler and the man
 ufacturer, but we. the inflated public won't let him. If he offers a really good article at the old price We pen
 alize him for his imprudence, i. e we boycott him and his article for of fering inferior stuff" to us, the new
 ly made millionaire publicl Let m } quote from the bulletin of the Nation l al Association of Credit Men: 'sTher 3 Is a largo retail concern sel'ire
 l meritofious article. the price of whfc
 was plainly stamped. This article ha
 been maintained for number c
 SOo1S' Oul HoSbhSAy l@c FetdlI StOr was compelled to return it's stock t l the factory to have the price eradi si cated, and a price 50 per cent. high [ CT substituted, as sales had falle
 badly; but at the higher price sale
 were brought back to normal" Thef
 are many instances on record wher d merchants have been forced to pt y a fancy price on articles to secure an al sale whatever. One thing. then,
 perfectly clear. the intelligent publ
 must get over this orgy of reckles
 spending to avert financial disaste 1 and we must begin now.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

WHIO IU MELT UUWN IHE III. V. L. REprL M
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-27
Other Live Stock

CHICAGO. May 27.-Hogs Receipts.
/ 2S,Oo0; market, 25c higher; bulk, Si4.25
Gl5; butchers, Sl4G1490, packers, 81. IS
| MiS65: lights, $l3.T5G15.10; pigs S11.5O
ola; roughs, S12 40aI275. Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 5000; market steady to strong
/ beeves, $T50411; butchers. $T75013;
Gamers and cutters, S4.T5dT.50 stockers
| and feeders, S775d13.75; cows. $1,000
II; calves, ST50G1O.50. Sheep-Receipts,
1900: market steady, Pc up; lambs,
Sl05oGlT75; ewes, S44L50.
EAST ST. LOUIS. ILL.,. May 27.-Cattle
Receipts. 1900; market prospects
| steady; native beef steers, $9@l2,25
yearling beef steers and heifers, Sl0G
1888; cows, $S25d11; stockers and feed
ers soG 1880; calves, S12G13; choice veal
calves, S4.25G7. Hogs-Receipts, $4,000;
market 10000 higher; mixed and butch.
ers, S14.5od 1495; good heayies, Sl4.$5@
S1470m1405; pigs, S11G13; bulk of sales,
$1460414.s0. Sheep-Receipts, LOO mar
ket prospects steady; ewes, S9G9.50;
lambs. S15.50G16; Gamers and cutters, S.
EAST BUFFALO, May 27.--Cattls-
Receipts. 200; market slow and steady
shipping steers, S12Q12,75; butcher
grades, $9@12; cows, $491 1850. Calves
Receipts 500; market active and 25c
lower culls choice. S5@12.25. Sheep and
lambs-Receipts. 500; market active and
steady: choice lambs, SlSG 1850: culls to
fair, $10Q1775; yearllngs, $14@15.50;
sheep, S6dlS. HogS-hecelpts, l,oO0,
market active and strong; Workers.
$685. pigs, S1425614.60 mixed, S15.65;
heavies, s15@15.65; roughs, $11@12.5O;
stays. $500.
PIrTsBURG. May 27.-Cattle-Re-
eeipts, light; market steady; choice, $3.50
1925; good, $12. 25@12.75 fair. S12@12. so;
veal calves, $15@15.50 Sheep and lambs
Receipts, light; market steady: prime
wethers. S950@10; good, $S@9 fair
mixed, ST@775 spring lambs, $S@17.
Hogs-Receipts, s double decks; market
higher; prime heavies, S15@15.25; me
diums, S16l1610; heavy workers., $160
1910; light workers., S14.75@15; pigs, S1S
@13.50; roughs, $11.50@12 %; stays, $500.
CLEVELAND. May 27-Hogs-Re-
ceipts. 1000; market steady to 1oc
higher yorkers, $15.25@15.35; mixed,
$i525@15.35; medium, $14; pigs, S13.75
ala; roughs, $11.5O; stays, $3.50. Cattle
Receipts, 200; market slow. Sheep and
lambs-R Receipts, 400; market steady !;
top, SIS Calves--Receipts, 800; market
strong top, $14.50.
CINCINNATI, May 27.-Hogs-Steady
to 25c higher; heavy, mixed and medium
$1450@15; light, SLABS; pigs, $12.75;
roughs, $3.50; stays. $3.50. Cattle
Weak; bulls steady calves, S14.50. Sheep
Receipts, 500; slow, SOC lower.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-27
BUOYANCY MARKS
STOCK DEALINGS
Shorts Punched in American
Wooden Shares.

NEW YORK, May 27.-Prices were
buoyant at the opening of the stock mar
ket today, initial advances ranging from
fractions to three points.
The market showed little distinct trend
in the first half hour. but at the end of
that period substantial buying orders
made their appearance and oils and
equipments moved forward, American
Locomotive advancing to 81.
Those who sold American Wooden short
at the opening because of the indictments
handed down by the federal grand jury
after the close yesterday did not proht
during early trading.
During the late forenoon nearly all
active stocks made substantial advances,
gains ranging from 1 to points over the
opening prices, and as higher levels were
established the scarcity of offerings be-
came more pronounced.
Steel common ranged from 921a to 93A
Baldwin moved up is to 114%, and gains
of over 1 point were made in both Re-
public and Bethlehem Steel.
There was continued accumulation In
the Petroleum issues, Mexican Petroleum
and Pan-American both advancing about
2 points, while rails were fracuonally
higher.
Officers of ]. P. Morgan & Co. an
nounced that they received gold amount
ing to $40, 100000 at San Francisco from
Hongkong for the account Of the British
government 1t is believed this shipment
will be sold to the New York Federal
Reserve bank, as was the case with
previous shipments from the British
empire.
Some of the traders took their profits
on the long side in the last half hour, but
the recessions were mainly fractional.
The market closed irregular, with gov
eminent bonds unchanged and railway
bonds steady.
Total sales of stocks today were co.,
100 shares; bonds, S16,SS0. 900.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-27
OFFER NOMINATION TO
DEBS IN PRISON

ATLANTA, Ga, May 27-The strang-
est ceremony in the history of American
politics. and a scene unique In the an
nails of prisons, will take place Saturday
morning at the federal penitentiary near
Atlanta, when Eugene V. Debs, convict
No. 1858, serving "a ten years sentence
for sedilion, will formally be rendered
the nomination for president Of the
United States.
The socialists Of Atlanta and other
supporters Of Debs will hold a mass
meeting Sunday afternoon at Atlanta,
but the candidate about whom the
speeches will center will be unable to
attend. although but a few miles away.
Among the persouages who viii call
upon Candidate Debs at the federal
prison and will speak at the mass meet
ing are Seymour Steadman OF Chicago.
candidate for vice president on the So
cialist ticket with Debs; James O'Neai
cipal socialist newspaper. and Otto Bran
stetter OF Chicago. nstional executive
secretary of the socialist party.
julius Gerber of New York and Dr.
Madge Patten Stephens of Terre Hautc
have been appointed official representa-
tives of the party to notify Debs Of his
nomination.
The ceremonies at the prison will be
simple.
Debs has been notified, and has ex-
pressed his willingness to accept the
nomination.
He will be unable to make q speech
il behalf of his candidacy: he can make
no tours OF the country. win be unable
10 raise a hand in the interests OF bis
election. unless he is pardoned or a gen
eral amnesty given such prisoners he
fore the November elections.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-27
SAYS GOVERNOR
HAMPERED LAW
CONTINUED From Page one.)


companies refused longer to carry the
insurance they had placed on them.
Mr. Artman was requested to make
public this report and after denying any
knowledge of it refused to give access TO
1t, making the excuse that the whole
board" would have to pass on the re-
quest for it. He promised to have the
whole board" pass on the request end
notify the interested parties of the
boards action, but he failed to do so.
Mr. Murray's statement that the board
'hesitated" to act contrary to the will Of
the governor is thus corroborated.
Some interest was manifested in the
statement of Mr. Murray that we are ex-
pecting to make every endeavor> to get
Judge Collins to inf1ict severe penalty
upon this wrong -doer.
The deputy prosecutor does not state
whether every endeavor" means a vigor-
GUS prosecution OF the case or has refer
ence to "endeavnrs" outside the court
procedure.
The Judge Collins referred to is the
Judge of the criminal court of Marion
county who achieved considerable no.
toriety recently in the case Of State VS..
Robinson, in which a witness quoted a
convicted automobile fence" as having
said that he had word direct from Judge
Collins to get another lawyer, as the law
yer he had could do him no good"
The court presided over by Judge Col
Inns is the one in which an attorney for
a man accused of receiving a stolen auto
mobile was permitted to examine wit
nesses In behalf of his clients before the
grand jury and is believed to have been
one of the courts Judge Anderson had In
mind when he said the state courts Of
Indiana failed in their duty in dealing
with guilty men.