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81 Acres, more or less;

improved by six room Dwelling
large chicken house and other out
buildings. 1t is well planted to a
variety Of fruits and a large bed Of
asparagus. The balance of land is
all sown to grass and clover and is
in a high state of cultivation. 1t is
situated u mile from the bus line,
which connects with the Emory Grove
care line to Baltimore five times daily
each way; is very picturesquely situ-
ated and is supplied by a never fall
ing spring of finest water
At the same time and place the fol-
lowing personal property: Dayton
light spring wagon, one-horse wagon
side hill pillow. one-horse turning
pillow, expanding harrow, springtootn
harrow, three-tined corn pillow, har-
ness, fodder chopper, corn shelter
6 hot bed lights with frames, a number
of chicken coops, peach baskets, lzV
egg incubator and brooder, strawberry
crates and boxes, quantity of hana
tools, rabbits and guinea pigs, aOOu.
half ton good hay, small heater, coa
oil cook stove, crooks and other furnl-
ture.
Terms of Sale on real estate
One-third cash; the residue in two
equal payments at four and
months from day of sale; or all casa
at the option of the purchaser; INC
credit payment to be secured by Ins
notes of the purchaser with approveu
security, bearing interest from the DAY
of sale.
Personal property-Cas No gOOu'
tC be removed until settled for.
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JASONTOWN.
turn.

The weather in this vicinity has
been very pretty.
The snow and ice have been en-
ioyed very much by the boys and
girls sliding.
Mrs. George Barber, who has gone
to the hospital, and is now recovering
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Stultz, visited
their cousin, Mrs. Laura Hamilton, OF
Bark Hill, last week.
Mrs. Charles Frock visited her
mother, Mrs. D. j. Crumbacker, quite
often during the weeks.
Mr.. George Barber visited his wife,
at the Maryland University hospital,
last Wednesday.
Mr.. John Hyde, killed two shoats
last week, weighing 15S and 108.
Miss Katharine Sipes visited Mrs.
George Barber, at the Maryland
University hospital, last week.
Little Mary Sipes, was at the hos
pital last week, to have her legs
Strengthened again. She is getting
along fine.
Mrs. D. J. Crumbacker is recover
ing slowly.
Little Howard Shirk, is still at the
hospital and is doing fine, at this
writing.
Miss Nellie Sheckles is still in
Baltimore. Her friends all wish to see
her again.
The roads in this vicinity are
terrible muddy in some places, where
there is no snow.
The friends and neighbors, of Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Sipes, are very sorry
they are going to move, but all want
to go with the moving.
We are glad to say that, MIR. Lewis
Sipes is able to be out again.
The people OF this vicinity are very
glad spring is coming, then the busy
work will begin.
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LET'S ALL GO SEE ooh, Oh,
CINDY!!"

three sisters, and three brothers, Mrs.
William F. Boyer, Hanover, Pa, Mrs
j. F. Fowble, Fowblesburg; Miss kora
E. Hoffacker, Baltimore; w. Frank
Hoffacker, Bluffton, Ind, John c.
Hoffacker, Chicago, and T. Elmer
Hoffacker, Fowblesburg.
Mr. Hoffacker was born near Ales1a,
January2S, 1875. He was one of the
most popular and progressive young
farmers of Rock Creek township, and
was a member of st. Pauls Lutheran
church, near his home, of which he
was an elder at the time of his death.
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SYKESVILLE.

Miss Frances Little, Of Baltimore,
has been a recent visitor at the home
of her aunt, Mrs. D. B. Sprecher.
Mr.. Isaiah Brown has bought the
home of Mrs. Levi Barnes, of this
place and will move here from Howard
county. The Barnes place is desir-
able one, and consists of about ten
acres. We welcome Mr.. Brown to our
town.
Charles Thompson, who has been i'll
in Baltimore, with pleurisy, has been
removed to Franklin Square hospital.
He still continues i'll. Miss Esther
Sullivan, Mrs. Thompsons sister, has
their little baby girl here, in Sykes
vile.
The water tank, at the home of MI.
Harry DeVries, burst last Monday,
but no serious damage was done. The
cellar was flooded. a couple of feet.
Water was forced through the house
by air pressure which became too
great.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garfield, of
Washington, have been visiting, Mrs
Ganfield's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
kohls.
The Queen Esther society, will give
us real treat at the Lyceum, March
9Th. The society is missionary society
OF the Methodist Church, and the pro-
ceeds will be divided between the
church and missions.
DR.. and Mrs. J. F. Waesche has as
a guest last week, Mr.. E. F. Smith,
OF Virginia.
Miss Lula Day, has been visiting
relatives in Brunswick.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wood and Mrs. Mollie
Harding, of Baltimore, spent the
weeks end at the home of their broth
er, Mr.. William Melville.
There was anly two days of school
last week in High School here. The
principal, Miss AIDA Cummings, was
sick with the grip.
Mr.. Aubaugh has resigned as teacher
in public school here, and has accepted
a position in Baltimore The boys gave
him a grand send off.
The whole family of Mr.. William
Melville, are sick with grip.
Mrs. Arthur Brown will entertain
the Ladies Aid, this Thursday after
the Ladies Aid, this Thursday, after
noon.
Mr.. Tony Flemming has bought
his fathers farm, near Winfield, and
will shortly move there. We are sorry
Mr.. and Mrs. F1emming are going to
leave Sykesville.
Mrs. Nanthan Hobbs went to Fort
McHenry, Sunday, to visit her husband
who is undergoing another operation
there.
When large truck, skidded and
smashed into an automobile, run by
Mrs. Robert Swain,of this place, on
North Branch hill, one day last week
1t gave Mrs. Swain, Mrs. D. B.
Sprecher and Miss Frances Little
quite shock, but did not hurt them
seriously. The automobile was smash
CT out Of commission.
Mrs. Frank Dorsey, returned to her
home last week, from Maryland
University hospital and is improving
rapidly.
Mr.. George Brown is quite sick.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give lunch and sale Of
home made foods, Saturday evening,
in LJceum.
Miss Anna Kraft, and Mr.. Joseph
TOmilson. both Of Springfield, were
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TIFFEN HILL.

Well. LIr March has brought us a
little spring weather. Hope it contln-
ues good for we are ready to say
farewell to winter.
Mrs. Theo. Cummings spent Wednes-
day, with Mrs. Laura Hampton, OF
Bark Hill.
We are glad to hear Mr.. Edward
Koon is covering slowly, but he Is
still in the care of the train nurse.
Miss Ethel Cummings called on
Miss Doris Gibbs from Wednesday
until Thsrsday.
Some of our men attended the sale
OF Mr.. VIM. Warehime, on last Friday
1t was. largely attended, considering
the bad weather.
Sales are the order Of the day and
movings are partly on the go.
We believe the flu has left this
vicinity, and hoping it may never re-
turn.
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Smith 6 Reifsnfder
LONG CORNER


Rev. Frank Cain took dinner with
Mr.. and Mrs. zachariah Mullinix,
Monday.
Mrs. Bertha Silance, who has spent
several months with her cousin,
Mrs. Harry Bushey, of Mt. Airy, who
has been an invalid for quite while,
is at her home here again, Mrs.
Bushey having recovered her health.
Mrs. Will Mullinix, who spent the
week with her son, Augustus, whose
wife returned from the Frederick City
Hospital, February 81 is home again.
Mrs. Mullinix is very much improved,
after an operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Mullinix visit
ed her father, Mr.. William Burdette,
Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zachariah Mullinix
spent Tuesday, at the home of Mrs.
Mullinix's brother, Mr.. David Smith,
near Ridgeville.
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FOR SALE.
An Opportunity in House.
hold Furniture.

The undersigned will sell at nnb,io
sale, on
WEDNESDAY,, MARCH "a, 1920 ~
p. M, at 43 Liberty Street, Westmfu.
Ster, lot of household furniture and
kitchen utensils, to Wit:-TwentiotS
Century Britannica Encyclonndio
good as new, consisting Of 80 volumes
with guide and rack of shelves oil
complete; velour couch, 5 rocking
chairs, upholstered chair, camp chair
2 walnut cane seat chairs, loft, extnn,
sion table, small table, good medium
sized Eddy refrigerator, parlor lamn
smaller lamps, 2 wash bowls and
pitcher sets, lace curtains, pair of,
portiers, Chinaware, bric-a-brac
glassware, fruit jars, stone jars. tools
wrenches, good steel range. and MANY
other articles too numerous to men
ton. These are good goods and only.
sold for lack of space.
Terms of Sale:-Cash,
SAMUEL L. LITTLE,
Elias N. Davis, auct. mar12-2t
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'OE, Oh, CINDY!" OUT FOLLIES
THE 'FOLLIES".
HOUCKSVILLE.

Mr. and Mrs. j. E. Snyder, of Balti'
more, are weeks end guests of Mr.
and Mrs N. E. Basler.
Mr.. r. E. Nelson moved from the
Benson farm last Wednesday, on Mrs
Mary Martins farm, near Carrollton
The Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley
will meet Thursday, March Is, at the
home of T. w. buchanan.
Walter Buchanan moved last
Wednesday, from Frank Schnell's farm
on the farm that he recently purchased
from Mr. Emory Lester.
/ Mr.. John w. Abbott, who is winter
ing with his son, Clarke, of Laurel
Del, has been quite i'll all winter. His
son will move the first of April tC
Princess Anne, Md.
Mrs. Vivian Davidson, Rock Zum-
brum, and George Mouse and family.
are all recovering from the flu.
Mrs Peter Buchanan, Mrs. Gertrude
Hunt, Mr. r. P. Buchanan, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. W. Buchanan, attended Mrs
Benton Flater's funeral last Wednes-
day, at Uniontown.
On Easter Sunday at 1870 a. m. al
Wesley, Rev. J. c. Sinclair will admin
lister the sacrament of The Lords
Supper. 1t may be his last sermon.
Mr.. ]. E. Snyder, of Baltimore
has purchased the Shaner property
from his brother-in-law, E. ]. Hoffman
and will take possession the first OF
April.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shaffer, of
Baltimore, spent last Tuesday and
Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. T. W.
Buchanan.
Mrs. Frank Shaffer's funeral was
largely attended last Wednesday.
She had many floral designs, showing
that she had many friends.
Sales are well attended and every
thing brings good price.
Everett Murray, of Hampstead,
will move on the farm vacated by
Walter Buchanan, and Earl Belt, of
Hampstead, will move on the farm
vacated by r. e. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Earl Rill and Mr.. C..
r. Elseroad are getting over the flu.
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quietly married, last Sunday morning,
at the brides home, in Ellicott City.
| After the wedding they Immediately
| left for Florida, where they expect to
spend a month with the grooms par
ents. They have the best wishes OF all
their friends.
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LOCAL TALENT AT ITS BEST IN
ooh CINDY!"

Due. it is believed to the ina
bility to obtain food during the last
protracted cold spell, coyotes in
Hdawatha, Kan. have become very
daring and are making inroads on
such livestock as pigs and lambs on
farms near there.
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A load of hay was the wedding gift
OF Sir Ernest Paget to Collindge Lea
der and Miss Phyllis Boret, of Sur,
bition, London. Leader being train
er of race horses, found it very &C
ceptable.
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FOR SALE.

1873 acres near Union D - bDs
acres in timber 20 acres ,Ia lsad
meadow. Balance rich tliaD'e vsrisu
under cultivation. Splendid j cor
Of fruit. 9 room house IN g s nsc
ditfon Barn 100 feet long. ~ Bp
airy outbuildings. PossessiOn
, first.
Address, cp1FFIt.z
inch S 2t
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"BEN HUR" is GOOD, BUT ooh, OH.
CINDY" is BETTER.
Died i'm Indiana.

Mr.. Charles Henry Hoffacker, eldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah F. Hoff-
acker, of Alesia, died at his late home
near Bluffton, Wells &C.. Ind,
February %, from pned -
ing nifldenza He Is sufTNS4
by his wife, Mrs. Winnie Eichhorn
Hoffacker; his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elijah F. Hoffacker, of Alesia, also
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H. J. Raynet.
E. N. Davis, auct. marlz-SI-
WALTER |. TAYLOR
PARK GARAGE
West Green Street

One 1917 Oakland. one 1919 MalO %on,,
1917 Ford roadster, 1917 Ford p;sco
ing; 1 also handle the improved D de-
and Columbia Six. Can give you ,oT
liveries within 80 days on al
machines.
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LOYS.

Mr.. Luther For spent Saturday and
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Ruth
Weddle, of Woodsboro.
Mrs. Anna Martin spent sunday with
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Spring is Surely
Corning---Be Not
DISCOURAGED

A little warm south wind a few
sunny days and the snow will melt
like frost. A little more patience, and
transportation and coal will be nor
NAL.
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State Of Maryland. County of Carroll. IS
/, Harry S. Owings, Cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
HARRY S. OWINGS Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th day
of March. 1920.
S. FRANK GARTRELL, Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
JOHN NJ. DELASHMUTT,
G. A. MULLINIX,
ALBERT n. GOSNELL,
Directors.
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Farm For Sale

For sale a truck and poultry ,n n
Of 121k acres, more or less, s ar Ap-
near State road and WestmlnsssSoT n
ply at Advocate Office. leD1.
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con, CIrDYr SURE. LETS ALL co.
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DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION

Of The Union Mills ,Sacings Bank of Car
roll County, Nd. at Union Mills. an the
State Of Maryland. at the close Of buSi-
ness February rs, 1890.
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hO@A4'ACA1A L. LII
Elias N. Davis, auct. mar12-2t
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DEPORT OF THE CONDITION

Of The Wood6ine National Bank. at
WoOdbine, in the State Of Maryland, al
the close of business, on February 28,
1920.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-17
ASKS HINDENBURG
TO TAKE REINS

PARIS. March 17-von Hindenburg
has been asked by DIR. Wolfgang Won
Kapp, chancellor of the revolutionary
government, to take charge of the Ger
man government, according to dispatches
received here today. Won Hindenburg'g
reply has not become known.
An unconfrmed report has been re-
ceived here that DR.. Won Kapp and Gen.
Won Luettwitz have decided to resign as
heads of the revolutionary government
because of the threat of immediate estab-
lishment of a soviet republic and an at
tack on Berlin.
1t is reported that severe fighting con
tinues at Kiel.
IA wireless press dispatch from Der
lin on Monday reported that German war
craft in the Kiel harbor was bombard-
ing parts Of the city held by armed
workmen.)
At Hanover the Reichswehr Is said 50
have Joined the armed workers ana
agreed to support the new government.
The food situation is hourly becom
Continued on Page Ele@en.l
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All Right, Shoot!
Says President

WASHINGTON, March IT,
President Wilson submitted to
the photographers today for the
first time since his illness.
The president went for an auto
mobile ride and agreed to allow
photographers to take his picture
as he drove from the whitehouse
grounds. Police officers have
driven photographers away from
the entrances of the grounds when
the president was leaving here
tofore. The presidents chauffeur
was ordered to drive slowly for
the benefit of the photographers.
A battery of photographers went
into action when the president
left the whitehouse and the chief
executive smiled and waved in
recognition to the men, lifting his
cap and turning from right to left
so all of the camera men might
get fair chance to picture him.
DR.. Grayson and Mrs. Wilson ac-
companied the president.
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Erin 80 Bragh ireland forever!
This was the dag Of all days FOR the
Irish. those Of Irish descent and Others
who enjoy the spirit Of St Patrick's day
1t was the day for wearin o tn green
and indianapolis generously responded
with the colors houoring the patron saint
To be sure there Was something In the
air which carried out the thought OF the
day. Real shamrocks We're scarce. but
green ribbons green tinted carnations
and green neekties were plentiful.
MORE SERIOUS
THAN USUAL.
And on this st. Patrlck's day there
seemed 10 be an air Of more sincerity.
Linked with the customary festivities
was the more pronounced demand foI
Irish freedom" Then, toe. impetus was
given the Irish freedom bond drive.
The usual parade under the direction
Of the Ancient order OF Hibernians. In
which many organizations took part. was
held, starting at o'clock. Hundreds
we're in line
After the parade the marchers moved
to Tomlinson hall. where a monster
mass meeting was held.
The parade was In three. divisions
women marching as we'll as men. A baad
led each division. There we're a number
OF floats.
r J. Blackwell was grand marshal
with =. j. sheridan, Thomas O'ConneIl
Anthony Sweeney aud Eugene Shine his
assistants.
Timothy Harrington, past grand
knight Of the knights Of Columbus. pre-
sided at the mass meeting. william NJ.
Moran OF Matoon, Ill. district attorney
was to give the principal address
DEVALERA PLEADS
IRISH FREEDOM
A message from canon Devaiera,
president Of the Irish republic" was
reaC by William Barrett, secretary of the
ST. Patrick's day committee In the mes.
sage DeNalera pleaded that indianapolis
Irish keep up their fight for the freeing
Confined on Page Eleven.)
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STRIKE PTCKETS
ORDERED SHOT

THE HAGUE, March 17.-Gen. vor
Luettwitz, commander of the revolution
airy troops in Berlin, has issued a warn-
ing that he will strictly enforce martial
law and that all hooters and strike pick
cts will be shot, said a report from Ber-
lin today.
Court martials have been established in
Berlin, consisting of one officer. one nom
commissioned officer and one private sell
der. Their sentences will be carried out
within twenty four hours Orders wers
given TO shoot looters on the spot
Foreign correspondents in Berlin have
been cautioned not to leave their rooms
in hotels after nightfall or serious con-
sequences may follow.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-17
CITY MULES GET
CHANCE TO KICK
Scale of SIPS a Day, Home and
Feed Fixed for Them.

The wage scale for city mules Of the
Winnings & Garrigus Company was to-
day set at SL25 day In contract
signed by members of the board of works
Tor help during the coming year.
Under the contract the Winnings X
Garrigus Company will furnish any num-
Der Of mules up to forty on demand OF
the city. The mules, when in use, will
be housed and fed at the expense OF
the city. II viii be their duty TO per
ambulate about the streets for eight
hours each day hampered by certain
impedimentia consisting of various ash
and refuse wagons.
Plans for extensive improvements on
Market street were approved by members
OF the board. They viii consist OF pave
monts between Alabama and point 800
feet east OF Capitol avenue, at an esti-
mated cost OF sac $3.50 Plans we're
ordered for eight improvements and pre-
Iiminary orders for material made on
seven.
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GIRL, HAZED, MAY
BE LEFT CRIPPLE
Tries to Escape on Sheet Rope,
Falls Three Stories.

CHICAGO, March 17.-Northwesteru
university authorities today began an in
vestigatlon into the hazlng Of Miss Eliz-
abeth Chapman. president Of the fresh
man class. from which she may be a
cripple for life. She was abducted by
Vernie Carroll, president Of the sophie
more class, and Joseph Guthrier and
locked In third story room In the
home OF Miss Elizabeth Kroesen. a Co ed.
Becoming hystericai. Miss Chapman
made a rope out OF bed sheets and en-
deavored 10 make her escape by sliding
TO freedom. The rope gave way. how
ever, aud the girl fell three stories 70
the sidewalk, fracturing an arm and in
juring her spine.
Her abductors were roughly handled
later The university authorities endeav
ored 10 suppress news Of the hazing.
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100000 BLAZE
RAZES FACTORY
ON SOUTH SIDE
Cigaret Stub Believed to Have
Started Fire Which Cuts
Chapman-Price Plant.
WORKERS IN CLOSE CALL

Fire destroyed the plant of the
Chapman-P Price Steel Company, South
Madison avenue and the Belt rail-
road, this morning. officials of the
company said the loss may reach
100000
Fire was discovered in the paint
shop in the east end of the plant by
Guy Arnold, foreman of the paint
shop. He and other workmen made
a desperate effort TO put out the
flames, but they reached two barrels
Of paint and the fire then spread
rapidly.
In one hour after the first alarm was
sounded the roof Of the plant collapsed
| Three fire calls brought a large part Of
the fire lighting apparatus Of the city to
| the scene Of the fire, and streams played
on the fire from all sides.
: Reports that could not be verified were
that some one threw aside a lighted
ciGaret which fell in oil or acid in the
paint shop and an explosion followed.
Officials of the company said there was
an order against smoking in the paint
shop.
PLANT BUILDING
325 FEET LONG.
The manufacturing plant consisted Of
one enormous building 325 feet long
and 200 feet wide. Its structure was
heavy timbers and a metal roofing The
building is as tall as an ordinary two
story building. bnt there was but one
door to it. The company employed $50
men.
The office building, which was not
damaged. is 80 feet from the main plaut.
Famed by strong wind from the
northwest, the fire endangered many
/ other buildings in the nelgbhorhood
/ When the roof fell In embers shot into
/ the air and sparks dropped on several
houses south Of the steel plant.
When fremen first arrived there were
roof fires in twenty houses south Of the
plant. The flames were quickly extin-
/ guished. Only the fact that these houses
were $50 feet from the burning building
+ saved them from destruction.
( CORDAGE PLANT
ESCAPES FLAMES.
( One end of the big plant Of the Indiana
/ polls Cordage company, Meridian street
/ and the Belt, abuts the steel factory, but
the Wind carried the flames past this
building The cordEge company suffered
heavy Ere loss several months ago.
The Chapman-P Price company manufac-
/ lures metal products including steel
washing machines, steel tanks, galvanized
troughs and roonng. Officers OF the
company are Niles Chapman, president /;
I J. Howard Little. secretary; L. II. Price
treasurer. and r. H. Lewis and George
Harele, vice presidents.
Mr.. Price and other officials inspected
I the ruins after the flames were under
control.
1T doesn't seem possible that build
ing of that type could be so completely
destroyed" said Mr.. Price. THE build
ing was erected nine years ago and
new wing 2OOx50 feet had just been COM
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No Tax Reduction
Till 1922@HOustOn

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Federal in
come taxes can not be reduced until after
1922, Secretary OF the Treasury Houston
today informed the house ways and
means committee.
He declared, however, that revision of
several Of the present federal taxes should
be made and revenues adjusted to make
up for the loss the government will sus-
tain as a result of the supreme court de-
cision that dividends paid in stock are
non taxable.