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The Washington times., 1920-12-11
MSWINEY'S SISTER IS MARKED FOR DEATH

ADMIRAL Won SCHEER,
commander of the German
fleet at the battle of Jutland,
who stated in his official re-
port to the Kaiser, Just made
public, that the British fleet
could have annihilated the
German fleet during the bat
Tie of Jutland had Admiral
Jellicoe made q night attack.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11
DC. TAXESMAY
|: Be INCREASED
Congress Expected to Boost
Assessment on Intangible
Property Next Year.

There is a strong probability that
the present tax rate OF three-tenths
of l per cent on intangible property
will be raised in the District Of Co
lumbia to meet the growing increases
in expenses of running the govern
ment of the city.
QUERIED IN CONGRESS.
The Commissioners have been APP
pearing before the District subcom-
mittee of the House Appropriations
Committee for the past week explain
ing the wants for the city for the next
fiscal year, and from the manner in
which Congressman Charles II. Davis
of Minnesota is inquiring into the tax
assessments, IL Is believed that nc
contemplates the initiation of legisl1-
tivb action to raise more money by
boosting tho intangible tax.
A few days ago he consumed the
better part of whole day in ques-
tioning Daniel J. Donovan. auditor for
the District government, as to the
methods of raising additional revc-
nue.. He was particularly insistent on
the questions of intangible tax.
Any raise in intangible tax rates
in the District would affect more than
10000 persons. in fact every one who
has bonds, money in bank, an auto
mobile, mortgages or other evidence
of secured debt.
LIKE INCOME TAX.
Last year the intangible tax in the
District was levied on s323,031, ,217,
which yielded a tax OF S969, ,09399. The
-
per cent, which is technically known
as a tax of three mills.
The tax while known as an in.
tangible tax. is in reality sort of
an Income tax and any increase in 1t
would mean an increase in income
tax. which in addition to tho heavy
burden imposed in the income tax OF
the Federal Government, would work
a hardship on the people of Wash
ington, 1t Is contended.
Congressman Davis is author of the
present intangible tax law in the Dis
trict, and has been ,an advocate for
higher intangible tax rates here since
a prominent banker approached him
some time ago with the request that
tho tax be abolished. He learned
that the banker represented the
source of much OF the tax. and set
about TO enact uTasllC ln'anBlDle
law. Minnesota, which has sent Con-
gresham Davis to Congress, has the
same rate on intangible tax as now
prevails in the District.
II was pointed out by mon who
have made study or taxation in
Washington and elsewhere, that to
increase the tax rate will not help
the revenues of the District n great
deal, as the taxpayers, II they follow
the example of other States where
the rate is high, will put n lower
value on their intangibles, and thus
evade paying the higher tax.
Many of the states of the Union
have ne intangible tax, but collect
from the same course through an in
come tax, while n few States have
neither, intangible nor income taxes
officials of tho District government
say that all the agitation to increase
tho taxes In Washington is due to tn .
erroneous impression existing In Con-
grcss that many wealthy persons come
TO Washington to live to escape Ia <l-
tion. Tho charge has repeatedly osen
made in Congress that Washington is
a tax dodgers heaven.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

Living VIII Never Die" Pythian Temple,
1912 9th st. sunday 7'B. No collection
Advt
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

How Prince ~ Wales Hope. to E~esp~
Marrying sem~ Rich Giri BE Doesn't love
Sc. feworrow'r SUNDAY TIMES.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

the Amazing Exploit Of Thre> Mere B~ysi
See T"~'"rr"-"' Sunday ,Mss'
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

rari., and the vivsosous vsnsaun1D W.
M~.rf rhsw-'s Ts~~r~s essAsg
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

Get OFT Their Mecks.
Four News Items. .
Your Chance to Buy.
Their Money Too Cheap.

lcopyrisnt is:oJ


Z. G. Senter, from Fort Worth,
Tex. sends interesting facts about
the vote In his State. Csss county,
for instance, which never before
cast as many as one hundred Re-
publican votes, gave Harding a
majority Of over one hundred. Mr..
Senter says, "The farmers Of Texas
arc turning toward Republicanism
and protection" He predicts that
4 protectionist will succeed Shep-
pard in the Senate.
With expensive labor and ex-
pensive money. facing competition
Of nations literally starving, half
or wholly bankrupt, something
must be done to meet the situa-
tion.
The first thing is to get up from
the necks of Russia and Germany,
on which the United States is now
sitting, and give those and other
nations a chance to get to work
and buy what we have for sale.
Cotton and other goods stored
up, with values diminished to the
tune OF billions, will not be moved
until Europe buys them. Until
they are moved, business will re-
main at a standstill. II crops are
held back into next year, piling
one crop on the other, there will be
worse calamity.
Protection, tariff intelligently
adjusted, may be part of the COM
ing program. The immediate task
is to help Europe buy what we
want to sell.
The Washington times., 1920-12-11

Fair asa sSnewhst
colder tesiahti lowest
semp~rstsre about frees
tag. sssAay increasing
cloualaess saa Some
what warner. becomins
sssettIed By ai6ht. MOD
crate west winds. beeom-
tnG seathsrsy ssaAsy.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
PLAYING UP TO THE TEACHER
indianapolis Youngster Had Pretty
Shrewd idea of What He Was
Doing, After All.

John Arthur is a pupil in a Joffer-
sonvile departmental school. and had
to write an essay or Woodrow Wilson.
among others. He evinced such high
regard for the president. especially in
his management of the World war,
as to express the view that he was
even greater than Washington or Lin
coin. He said they made fine show,
ing in the little. wars they had TO ham
die. but could Hardly, he thought, ha e
got through the big one. His father,
seeing the essay, Sentured the opin-
ion that the writer was too positive
in his statement although admiring
Wilson himself. John Arthur showed
he was perhaps something of a dip
lomat as well as an essayist.
''Oh, WELL" he remarked, "the teach
er is Democrat, anyhow" INDIAN
apolis News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE
Small Boy Satisfied That the Bill for
His Three Days Fun Was Not
Exorbitant.

Al last little Freddy was allowed to
visit grandpa all alone. They were
great friends, and had long waited for
the great day.
Freddy had the time of his life.
Grandpa saw that he wanted for
nothing. The small boy ate more
cream buns in those three days than
he would otherwise have done in three
years, while his pockets bulged all the
time with candies.
But there comes an end to every
thing. and Freddy went home again.
pale yellow of complexion, and languid
and feverish. Mother promptly Sent
for the doctor, who ordered him TO
bed, and sent him some very unpleas-
ant, but doubtless healing medicine.
Grandpa came next day and was
permitted to creep upstairs TO see how
the sufferer was faring. He found the
small boy lying wan and pare on his
pillew. but received a watery emile as
a welcome
"Oh. grandpa" said the weak little
voice, ''Fve been awfully bad--but ii
was worth II"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
whv Atlantic Is Patrolled.

After the wreck Of the Titanic,
eleven Of the leading nations Of
Europe Joined with the Tinted States
and Canada 70 provide service for
the observation and patrol of ice along
the north Atlantic steamship lanes.
These nations contribute in different
proportions 10 the expense of this
service. but the work is done by the
United States coast guard cutters
Seneca and Tampa. who cruise hack
and forth during the warmer months
when the ieebergs come south and
send out to all vessels wireless re-
ports of the location and movements
OF the ice.--BoyS' Life.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, .iver and bladder medi.
cine.
tt is physicians prescription.
Swamp Root is Strengthening medi.
cine. It helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
II is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Ady.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
Something in 4 Name After All.

The bishop of Singapore Is not the
only nrelate who has distinguished
himself in the handling Of firearms. A
formei bishop Of Durham with the
father ominous name of Shute was
an OK ellent shot with the sporting
gnn. . ras playfully said OF him
that he news tro-hled TO get out a
game license, as If he we're asked to
produce Vt. he used 10 quote the open
ing words of his own license: al.
Shute. by divine permission. london
Morning Mail.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
WHY
Napoleon Chose Violet as
Floral Emblem


Why was the violet selected as the
floral emblem of the House Of Bona
parte? Why was that traeitionalIy
modest, shrinking Iittle flower chosen
by so aggressive a character as Ma
poleon ]?
The subject was recalled with re-
newed interest rececfiy by the various
anecdotes printed Of the late En-
press Eugene. several OF them dwell
Ing on her fondness for violets, the
flower Of the Bonapartes. The follow
ing is an interesting explanation of
the matter. given by an authority on
the Bonaparte family. Edward Legge.
author of The Empress Eugene" 4
book that aroused considerable COM
ment ten years ago.
According TO Mr.. Legge, three days
before Napoleon I embarked for Elba
the great emperor. SIN Undecided
whether he would resign himself to
his Punishment, was walking in she
gardens at Fon ainebleau. The Due
de Bassano was arguing that the time
for withdrawal was past and Napo-
leon was much excited He saw a
child gathering violets and asked for
them. The boy gave them, and after
few minutes the emperor. who had
not replied to the Due, hitherto, re-
marked
1.-THE accident Of this occurrence is
a secret hint to me to follow the ex-
ample of these modest flowers. Yes.
gentlemen. henceforth the violet shall
be the emblem of my wishes"
General Bertrand expressed the
hope that Napoleon's resolution might
last longer than the flowers which had
inspired it. The next day Napoleon
was seen walking about the gardens
with a bunch of violets and stopping
to pick SINE from a bed. A grenadier
on guard suggested that 1t would be
easier to pick them in years time
they would be more plentiful. In an
swer to the empernr's questions the
man Informed him that almost all his
comrades, as We'll as he. hoped he
would come back from Elba before
the wear was out. On returning to
his barracks this grenadier told his
comrades about the emperor's violets,
and they began to call Bonaparte
"Pere la Violette," which led to the
adherents of the ex-emperor wearing
the flower as memorial in the spring.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
why .Yellow.Backsg Have Gone.

Fathers who used to Se warned
against the evil effects Of stories deal
Ing with Jesse James and other BAN
dts now furnish the money so their
own boys can go 70 the movies and see
actual reproductions Of all sorts OF
crimes. The motion picture art is
WORTHY of highe- subjects than these.
Unless the reform begins from the In
side the outside influences, as Mr.
pinkertoa suggests, will be forced "a
make the initial move. Indianapolis
News
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
INDUCING OTHERS TO TALK
Why the Art of Listening Is One That
Is Well Worthy of
Requirement.

Il has been noted that men who
have attained great eminence were
veritable Interrogation marks when
youngsters. They wanted to know the
Why and the wherefore of every thing.
They wanted to listen.
There is a difference between listen
Ing and silence. The best listener is
not the person who never says a word !;
there is an art of listening.
The expert listener guides the talker
into the desired paths not only by ask.
ing the right questions. but by evinc-
ing intelligent. sympathetic interest
and making appropriate comments.
II is my experience. SAYS writer in
Forbes magazine, that very few men
who have accomplished big things can
talk freely about themselves or their
activities. They have to he coaxed.
they have to be steered they have TO
be stimulated. They must have the
right kind Of listening
Ado'ph 0chs. publisher of the New
York Times. was once approached by
an interviewer who wanted Mr. Ochs
to give an account Of his career. The
famous publisher politely hut EN-.
phatieally declined. By and by, how.
ever, he discovered that the interview
err was surprisingly familiar with his
LIES work and. under the Influence
Of the right kind Of listening. Mr..
0chs. almost before he realized it,
was taking more intimately about
himself than he had ever talked be-
fore.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
losing a Favorite Theme

I'm kind of sorry TO see this votes
for women question so close to settle.
ment," remarked Mr.. Meekton.
Don't you approve of votes for
women?'
ssles indeed. But I've heard Henri
eta talk on the tariff and the league
of nations and most everything and i
honestly think a suffrage speech is the
best thing she does"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
He was fiandieanped.

leslie had always been very much
afraid of dogs.
One day. after struggle % get
him 70 pass n large dog which stood
on the corner. his mother scolded him
for his unnecessary fear.
"well." was his reply, 'you'd he
afraid Of dogs II yor were as low
down as am"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24

TIE adage runs MANY men, many
minds yet All minds are not equally
keen, nor equally honest. It's the man
who thinks clearly and honestly that
most invites confidence. Such / man
q a big asset to any community.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
impurities Invite Disease.

You should pay particular heed
70 any indication that your blood
supply is becoming sluggish, or
that there is a lessening in its
strong and vital force.
By keeping your blood purified,
your system more easily wards off
disease that is ever present, wait
ing to attack wherever there Is an
opening. A few bottles of S. S. s.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
HOW 4ax Is Loaded

Hay is now loaded and packed into
freight cars by means Of the air blast.
The hay is drawn up to a platform
beside the car by crane and n pow
erful air blower hurls il into the car,
pressing il down and packing it.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
cutleura for PlrnpIS Faces.

To remove pimples and bIackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes Don't fail to In
clude Cuticura Taleum.-Ady.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
DO Not Get Careless
With Your Blood Supply

the great vegetable blood medi-
cine, will revitalize your blood and
give you new strength and a
healthy, vigorous vitality. Every
one needs it just now to keep the
system in perfect condition. Go
to your drug store and get bottle
to-day, and if you need any med
ical advice, you can obtain it with
out cost by writing to Medical Di-
rector, Swift Specific Co., 100 Swift
Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
/ To quick ear half word.-G,
| man Prnvprh
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
Many derry or.

One Of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson's
most striking and Becoming evening
gowns, has been given by her to tina
United States national museum. to BE-
added to the historical costume collec
ton of trousseau dresses Of wives OF
presidents. This costume worn by a
wax model, is said to be one of tho
most beautiful in the collection, The
material is black velvet trimmed witt
jet and lined with electric blue silk
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24

Giving Him Every Opportunity.
Were going to move to Ohio"
whats the idea?"
"Want 10 give my young son 4
chance to become president some dav.'
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
No nonht al lt

"What is a portable house, par
ANY house carried away by cy-
clone. Houston Post.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
What TheY miss.

"Good little boys never fight"
''They don't? Then they miss q
lot o. fun. ma
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-09-24
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle or
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
New-York tribune., 1920-08-10
New Lows for Year

Nineteen active industrial issues
were depressed to new low levels for
the year in yesterday mornings drive
or values. The rapidty Of the decline
in the first two hours trading again
suggested inc inability of bull cliques
to support their favorites when called
upon by the financial mentors for
more cash instead of additional stock
collateral. Ir addition to United
States Steel common, which was forced
down to 1878, other new lows for the
year included American Can, 309s;
American Smelling, 52M; American
Sugar, 115; American Woolen, rs;
Atlantic, Gulf & West Indies, 1907;
Bethlehem Steel B, So; Baldwin Loco
motive, 1905; Burns Bros, 81; Cali
fornia Packing, So; Chandler Motor,
80; Cuba Cane Sugar, Sc II; Goodrich.
40 "; Inspiration, 4314; International
Mercantile Marine, preferred, 71A;
Pierce Arrow, 36A; Republic, Iron &
Steel, 765s; United States Rubber, 80,
and Utah Copper, 56is. The recover
les before the close from these prices
ranged from a fraction to over 5
points.
New-York tribune., 1920-08-10
Baldwin Locomotive

More than one-fourth of the capital
stock Of Baldwin Locomotive was
traded in on the Stock Exchange yes
terday and the consensus of broker
age opinion was that the bulk of turn
over represented short selling Since
the Russo-Polish situation loomed up
as a serious menace to the amity of
nations traders have argued persist
emily that Baldwin should sell lower
because it agreed to take S6,00O000 of
Polish government notes in payment
for some $50 of its locomotives. AS
matter of fact, it is stated here
that none of this equipment has yet
been shipped, and should Poland be
unable to live up to the terms of her
contract the company would expert
ence no difficulty in selling these loco
motives to our own railroads. After
opening a point off yesterday at 1O4
Baldwin broke to 1001s, a new low
for the year, but by the close had
rallied to 1O31s.
New-York tribune., 1920-08-10
In Wall Street
Another Blue Monday

1t was blue Monday for keeps up
until shortly after the noon hour yes
terday when report appeared on the
ticker that the Bolsheviks were con
sidcring granting four-day armistice
during which peace terms with the
Poles would be discussed. Although
unconfirmed, the rumor induced con
siderable amount Of short covering,
which continued until the close of the
market. Brokers said that many of
their Western clients had apparently
reached the conclusion that the mar
ket was now down so low that news
Of distinctly favorable character r
from abroad might cause a good sized
rally. Brokers say it will be difficult
to accomplish this unless some real
investment buying comes into the
market ard this sort of buying has
been conspicuous of late for its
absence
New-York tribune., 1920-08-10
Cosden & Co. Earnings Are
AT Rate of SIS a Share

Net earnings of Cosden & Co. for
the six months ended June so, after
deducting interest and estimated taxes.
but before allowances for depletion
and depreciation. Were $6,410,l77, or
at the annual rate of sis share.
This, compared with net earnings
for the same period last year of s4.-
,533, showed an increase of S2,124,-
614. Based on results so far earnings
for the present year are estimated at
more than s12,000000, while the aver
age for the last three years has been
S8,600,000.
New-York tribune., 1920-08-10
Kansas City Southern
Shows Gain i'm Income
Earnings on Common Increase
to $2.O3 Share From Si.82
i'm Previous Near

Net corporate income Of the Kansas
City Southern for the year ended De-
cember 81, after ordinary charges and
taxes, was 81 1,450,424, equivalent, after
making allowance for payment Of 4
Per cent on the preferred stock, TO s2O5
a share on the $29,959,900 common
stock.
In 1918 the surplus was S1,987,65s,
equivalent to S1.o2 share on the COM
mon. Federal compensation was sS,-
496,3S5. Net income after allowances
for dividends on preferred and COM
mon stock and for lap-over debit ac-
count was $452. .779.
New-York tribune., 1920-08-10
international Motor Truck

International Motor Truck Corpora
ton reports net profits for the SIX
months ended June 80, after charges
and Federal taxes, of $2,l63,42 equiv
alent, after preferred dividend, to
$5.64 a share earned on 2S3.1oS sh~res
of outstanding common stock of no
par value.
The statement for the quarter shows
operating profits, after depreciation
interest, expenses, etc. of $2,l4o,SoS'
as compared with $764,9S9 in the sec
ond quarter of 1919. For the SIX
months operating profits, after de-
probation, etc, were SS,51S,42l, IS
against 81 CAB. .563 in 1919.
New-York tribune., 1920-08-10

PARIS, Aug. 9. --- There was prac-
tically no trading on the Bourse to-
day. owing TO the Central European
situation. Three per cent rentes, Sc
francs Is centfmes. Exchange on Lon
don, 80 francs 90 centimes. Five per
cent loan, 81 francs so confines The
dollar was quoted at ii francs CEN
timeA.
New-York tribune., 1920-08-10

The present unsettlement in financial
marts. occasioned partly by the fiuctu-
ating nature of the news regarding
the Russo-Polish situation, has made
investment bankers disinclined to
bring out the new issues at the present
moment. However, conferences were
held yesterday regarding a new rail
road issue, which. it was said, will be
brought out by the end of the week.
if market sentiment improves.