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The Washington times., 1921-03-01
Head B. f. Keith 3 Inaugural
tion Week Program-Craig
Campbell Offers Repertoire
of Classical Songs.

While there is no particular variety
nor any particular novelties on this
weeks bill at B. ". Keith's Theatsr
the bill 10 a pleasing one. Kitty
Doner. with her sister Rose and her
brother Ted. head the bill In a series
OF songs and dances. No one ever
accused the Doner family OF being
singers. but they certainly are
dancers. and they demonstrated to
two audiences yesterday that their
feet are still as nimble as ever.
Rose Doner. who IL having her nrs,
season on the legitimate stage. 10 go
ing to be the leader OF the Doner
family before long. Notwithstanding q
the fact that her sister Kitty has
achieved a reputation In musical
comedy.
"Ths Eyes of Buddha" . one-act
musical comedy, while possessing q
wealth of pretty costumes and
scenery. did not have the necessary
pep" to get over AS II should have
For the music lovers the bill pre-
sents Craig Campbell In q repertoire
OF classical songs and Sylvia Clark In
a program of topical songs that was
clever comedy.
George Watts and Belle HawIey
presented q bit of song that was some
what out OF the ordinary run of
Keith song acts. Watts. by using his
avoirdupois to advantage. made sew
eral mediocre songs decided hits.
while BAss Hawley sang In a low.
sweet voice one number and then do
voted her time to accompanying
Watts on the piano.
Hugh Herbert Is here again In his
breezy skit. "Mind Your Business"
and IL seems better this year than II
did last season.
Raymond and Schram would have
made a better impression ~ they had
used some new material, but as II was
they got away in good fashion with
several songs that have been heard
before on several occasions at the
same theater.
Raymond Wilbert. with an exhibi-
tion of hoop rolling, opened the bill,
and Mang and Snyder. in an exhibi-
ton OF strength. closed the bill.
The usual Topics OF the Day and the
kinograms completed the bill.
The Washington times., 1921-03-01
GAYETY-
"BOn Ton Girls"

bon Ton GirIk.
A musical meiange entitled Break
ing Into Society" Is the offering this
week Of the Bon Ton Girls" at the
Gayety. The two acts are crowded
into comedy bits and pretty songs
with a generous sprinkling OF dane
ing numbers. George Douglas and
John Barry are the comedians and
they quickly jumped into popular
favor with their knock-about dane
ing. Harley Mayne. good looking
and possessing a voice OF much
sweetness. contributes much to the
gaiety of the performance.
As to the chorus-well. George
White might look them over IL he
is thinking of recruiting a new back
field for his next years production.
Marge La vaun and Lou Barry are
nifty steppers. and their terpsichor-
can work savors of productions for
which prices have gone sky-rocket-
ing.
The whole piece smacks OF comedy
that is refreshing and clean and has
undergone more fumigation than
some Of the comedy offered by come
dams of supposedly higher rating
The old Dutch Cleanser" box is
never necessary at Harry Jarboe's,
which is more than can be said of
some Of the other theaters and some
Of the other productions now parad-
ing before the inaugural gapers in
Washington.
The melange has been well mount
ed and the costuming is done with
an artistry that Is teftting the best
that burlesque has to offer.
NJ cnnrua fhHre n M plnf n the
offering-bpt there is plenty else to
make up for this loss. and rs for
dramaturgy. who cares any way ex-
cent one lone reviewer in this village.
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1921 INCOME FACTS
YOU SHOULD XIV

Due, in the majority OF cases. - mis-
understanding Of exemptions. moi i"hn
%. 900 persons last year were assessed
n nominal penalty OF from s. +" $40 for
failure TO nc an income tax return for
1919, although their Income I.E ,",,t
year was not taxable.
The revenue act provides personal
exemption Of $1,000 for single PERSONS.
S@,Ou0 for married persons and heads
uf families. and an additional * mp
ton Of $500 for each person dependent
upon the taxpayer for chief support. l..
such person il under is years Of ~"
or incapable ~ Sclf-support. Tho de-
lnqucnts last year were persons whose
incomes exactly cuualed the amount of
the allowable exemptions and who con-
sidercd Il unnecessary to file return
and others whose income. bccauss Of
dependents. was nontaXablc, but WhO
nevertheless were required by law 3"
make returns. Tho Bureau of INFERNO,
Revenue. therefore. this year Is en-
ihaSlZing tho fact that the require
mcnts to nlr a. return are based solely
on persons martial status and the
amount Of his or her income FOR 1920.
Single persons with net incomes for
1920 Of sl,000 or more and married
PERSONS with net incomes of 5000 or
more must ilc return regardless Of
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ROYAL Leaders Of Masonry
BY J. WILSON ROY

Throughout the masonic world, but
particularly in England, interest IS man.
iCcSt in the probable selection OF tho
Young Prince Of wales as the next grand
master OF English Frecmasons.
While under ordinary circumstances
this would be the logical selection.
there are strong probabilities that IT
may be some time---possihly rev
years-bcforc this honor is conferred
on the heir apparent TO The british
throne.
Two good reasons are given for de-
laying this matter.
The FIRST Is on account OF the price 3
inCXperi.nCC In masonic affairs He is
only 2G years old. and his initiation into
the craft took place about a year ago.
TO ono holding the high office of
grand master ii Is almost Imperative
that Er lee throughly Convcrsant with
the work in all degrees, and in the short
time in which the young prince has had
70 aCquaint himself with this work
in addition to fulfilling the obligations
imposed upon him by his regal s!gniti-
cancc--i: is not reasonable 10 expect
that he could take hold OF the rcns
that guide the important destinirs of
the craft in such n masonic stronghold
The second reason for posponinG this
function is due largely TO the success
in! manner in which tho present grand
maslcr-PrinCo Arthur, Duke Of Con
nught, great uncle to the Prince "f
WalcS--has conducted the ut!cs Of the
high office for the past nineteen years.
Tho Duke OF COnnauEht succeeded his
brother-the late King Edward VII
when the latter assembled the British
throne In 1901. King Edward, as Prince
oi Wales held tho offiC" Of grand mas
ter for twcnty-slx years. having been
installed I'm Ma. following. tho rcsiE-
nation Of the Marquis Of Ripon. As
King Edward WAS initiated in 1868. at
the age Of 81. he had hcon n member Of
the craft Tor seven years before his
elevation To the highest honor among
British Freemasons.
Rcvcrting 10 the incXperichCe OF the
prince In Masonic affairs. IL should I've
remembered that previous grand mas
tiers who were members Of the royal
family had some long connection win
the craft before being installed In their
high station.
4 period OF Ave years existed in the
case OF George. Prime" of Wales ALTERS
wards King George ". who was mi
tiatrd in 1857 and attained the office Of
grand master in 1872.
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as they SQuandcrrd the national wealth,
and something OF the same spirit seems
to have existed in the various depart
ments at Washington.
II is not TO be expected, therefore.
that the mere installation OF a Rcpub-
ltcan president and congress will bring
immediate financial relief. The Situa-
ton must be carefully studied. policies
outlined and suitable laws enacted. We
cannot sidestep 4 single cent Of the
huge debt that has been piled up. II
must all be paid. The best that can
possibly be done is TO provide means
Of payment that Will be least burden
some to the people. Hardly any two
senators or congressman have the same
views on the problem. and this diver
s!ty of opinion IS shared by bankers
and other financial experts.
On the first day of December our
total public debt was $@4.t75.l56,244.
This was an increase Of Sll2,6t6.51l
since the first day OF November. or tho
fetal sum. $2S,9il.55S.%l% was interest
bearing debt. and $227.7So.329 nom
interest -bcaring. Taxes must be levied
to raise approximately S4,O00.0O0,O0O
each year This is the inheritance OF
the Harding administration from tho
Wilson administration.
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INTERNATIONAL INCRAD|TUDE
Commercial Competition Has Not Become Benevolent
By WALDO G. MORSE
Lawyer and PubGcst.
Lawyer and PubGclS

crnment to spy upon m ana misIeau
the gullible philOsOphaStcrS IN our
midst. To be sure tho peace ARK olu not
bring peace but Henry spent his nun
drcds Of thousands just the same ana
now SC" his reward
Nor WAS Henry wholly unsoph!sticat.
ed in his hcncvUlcntly contemplated
trade Invasion Of Germany. for there
is a coat of German paint spread wei
over his American plans. Erich anu
Gra"tz. good Tcutons OF native line anu
pedigree are with him. Ford. t.rlCh ana
Graetz running factory might dcce.Se
the very ruling Berlincrs, but not the
German Tractor Plow Trust. oh no:
International trade ORGANIZATIONS
were never SO ..watChful or so arrfeu
cnpapic rs now, for attack ana defense
whore the people Of other lands or races
mr. concerned, and the incident Of Ford's
discontinue may serve purpose most
useful to ourselves II we are only
brought to know and realize that the
nations Of Europe stand In elemental
bald cosmiC need to defend themselves
against absolute want and hunger, and
that they know defenCes none other than
commercial aggression and trade OK
clusivencss. each to It's own supposed
advantage and wholly without consider
alton Of tho interests Of others. save as
their own necessities may DO 30 alleVi-
atcd.
ARMED war has been beaten down, but
trade war Is sprung up with fierce
force Of determination born OF national
necessities and race instincts. The war
has failed. but the forces moving for
contest have grown yet more compelling.
Copyright 1920)
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TO RETURN ALIEN PROP
ERTY

During tho war the United States
through the alien property CUSTODIAN
skized enemy-owned property IN TINS
rhuntry valued at about sT0o.oOo0oO.
The greater part of this is still held
Recently II has been proposed thaS th'S
property be used as the basis OF crea'NS
t1 Germany. upon which that country
might resume trading on larger sca''
with the United States. No very ue-
cIded sentiment IN favor OF this pro-
posal has developed. and II IS not De-
rieyes that IL will be considered seri-
ously By congress. An early return or
all the property to It's owners IS con-
stdered probable.
'The work OF the alien property Gus
todlan seems worthy OF considerable
commentator. This position was hIIeu
frst by A. Mitchell Palmer and later
ht Francis p Caravan. who is the pres
eat incumbent. There were In all more
than $4,000 trusts TO be administered
involving all kinds Of manufacturing
and business. and the detail work was
enormous. The total cost or admins
tration, however. has been only ABOUT
one million dollars, or about one-seEenIh
OF one per cent on the capital OF
SToO .OoO,O 1t is said that this Is 4
record of economical administration
never before approached by any trust
company In the world.
Much OF the property seized was
used 70 help win the war. For IN
stance, the custodian furnished the
government with magnetos. cloth for
uniforms, dyes. medicines, surgical in
struments and dressings. musical IN
struments. ball bearings. telescopes op-
teal instruments, engineers instru'
u1ents. cocoanut charcoal and glycerin'
besides a. great variety OF other
products.
AS nearly all OF this was private
property. it Is a matter OF justice as
wen as international custom 10 return
"a 70 tho owners as soon as practicable
Indirectly. this will benefit Germany
and Austria and aid in their recovery
and thus to some extent be OF value IN
world readtustment.
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Our own Henry Ford is the latest vic
tim of international iugratitudc, as an
pears from the news dispatches.
Henry is trying - organize In Ger
many tractor building enterprise. and
that way would help his hit toward feed
ing the l5.G00.nUG population which
must 70 unfed within her borders. now
that the old German Empire has lost
her grip. and the people of that hope
less land no longer are able To absorb
the riches Of outlying domains in "N-
change for manufactures, novelties and
trinketS.
Conditions in conquered continental
Europe are really distressing beyond
belief. rs we are we'll assured by thos@
who have observed intimately But Mr..
Ford did not stop to consider that u Is
not tractors but territory which Ger
mans nccd--that acres of land are tn"
requirement and not iron wheels OF
which they have a plenty. and II may
even be so that business considerations
alone were In the mind Of the philan-
thropist.
And 50 II developes that the German
Tractor Pillow Trust has made repre-
Scnlation to the government and q
patcrnal bcncflcencc in Berlin Is asked
10 exclude from TCutoniC lands the Ford
tractor-plow PC they call the thing over
there. Doubtless the decree OF eNclu-
sion will issue. for Sich is the habit
these days.
How sharp TO Henry. must be the stab
Of such inEratitudc. may be understood
hy those Of us who remember the Ford
Peace ship sailing with Madam SchWlm-
NOR md all the rest Of the crew on
board. To tho salvation OF warning and
losing Germany--MadHm SChwimmHr.
the Contiuentallv cultured matron, CCsn-
mtSsioncd BY the Imperial German "or-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-11
WEST LIBERTY DESERVES
RECOGNITION

In tho appropriations to be made for
state institutions at the coming session
Of tho legislature, the West Liberty
normal school is deserving of very
favorable consideration. This splendid
school has received in the last few
years proportionately the least of any
institution supported by state appro-
priations.
TO say that West Liberty normal has
contributed largely to the educational
advancement OF the northern part OF
west Virginia is an understatement. Il
has furnished a very large proportion
Of the teachers in the northern coun-
ties, and these teachers. are uniformly
among the best. with the more liberal
support that 1t so welt deserves. West
Liberty Will accomplish more for the
state and enter new spheres OF useful
ness 10 all the people.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-11
CRIME AND PROHIBITION

Various theories have been advanced
to account for the recent increase in
crime One Of these theories that has
been loudly proclaimed and has found
considerable popularity is that prohbi-
ton is TO blame. The fact that tho
criue increase is coincidental with the
enforcement OF prohibition legislation
is cited as proof OF the assertion that
to be deprived of alcohol makes men
criminals.
Fortunately for prohibition, there are
facts available to disprove this theory.
Records OF the various states which
were dry" before the coming of ma
t!onal prohibition show. without exccp-
ton, decreases instead Of increases IN
crime. Besides. men arc not yet de-
privedof alcoholic drinks. 1t is true,
during the early stages of prohibition
enforcement. Only recently has the in
crease in criminal activities been so
marked as to DO called wave
The coming Of the "crime wave" does
not coincide with the coming OF pro-
Hibition, but it does coincide exactly
with the coming Of the end OF the high
wage period. This is not hard to un-
derstand. While the individuals Of
criminal tendencies could got plenty Of
money by holding easy jobs. they went
through the motions Of working rather
than plan and commit crimes. Now
that this easy money Is cut off. they
prey on the public by more vicious
methods. No doubt there are some who
developed extravagant habits during tho
high wage period, and who. In order TO
keep up their new standards of spend
ing. now turn to crime.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-01-11
THE STATE NATIONAL
GUARD

Reorganization Of the National Guard
IN West Virginia is highly desirable. II
Isl true that We have a state police force.
which is doing Some good work in the
capture Of criminals and will do more
when it is expanded TO normal strength.
but this organization cannot take the
place Of the National Guard.
Every state should have enough
National Guardsmen TO handle It's in
tsrual disturbances. and thus remain
independent OF appeals to Washington
for federal forces. The Guard also af
fords an opportunity for military train
ing TO q large number of young men.
In both the Spanish war and the world
war, National Guard regiments were
conspicuous FOR good service. In the
world war they participated in much OF
the hardest lighting and won distin-
guiRhed recognition.
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whether their incomes are nontaXab
psturus Of Married Persons

The exemption Of $4,000 allowed mar
rcd persons applies TO the combined
income OF husband api wife. TO which
must be added the income of dependent
minor children. 4 common error is for
both husband and wife TO claim the eN-
cmption. which is designed to cover IS
scntial living expenses. This exemption
may be apportioncd between them as
they may elect.
II tho income of either husband or
wife for the year 1920 Was more than
$4,000, each should file separate re-
turn. This Is for the purpose of COM
putting correctly the surtaN on income
in excess OF 5000. which applies Scpar-
a;cly to the net income of husband and
WIFE, and not to the combined net IN
COME.
The surtaX rates. which apply only
to net income in excess OF $"."Uo. are
computed without benefit Of the per-
sonal exemptions. Many taxpayers make
the mistake Of computing tax on tn"
combined net income Of husband and
.YIfe. to their own disadvantage. As an
Illustration, in the case or husband
whose net income was $1,000 and that
nf Ms wife $1,000, the total normal
nj ..lrtax, II the incomes were COM
=.
If rurr1utcd on the income OF each
would amount to only $3.50. In the first
:rst.lur. dcduCting the personal OK
rmpt!on Of $1,000 from the combined
income of $4,000 the tax is on tho re-
manning s7,000. " the rate of per
cent "u tho lrEt $4,000 and per cent
o,. nc, n" IL excess of that amount
tic n"rmaI fax amounts TO 500. The
sG.rr>. which Is computed without the
g., .'r' of the personal exemption,
ampT..i: to $50. which is ! per cent on
hr amount Of income between $4,000
and $4,000. per cent on the amount
OF income between $4,000 and $4,000,
md : per cent on the amount of In
come between $4,000 and $4,000.
IF computed separately. the husband
may deduct the personal exemption OF
$4,000 from his income Of $1,000 and
ON the rrlua iniCr pay Il normal tax OF
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s24o. being per cent on the frst $4,000
and per cent on the excess. His sur
tax amounts to $50. being per cent
on the amount OF his income between
. $1,000 and $4,000. and per cent on
the amount Of his income between
$1,000 and $1,000. The wife receives no
persona! exemption, and her entire I'm.
come of $4,000 Is taxed at the rate of
per cent, being less than $4,000. Tho
husbands tax is s270 and the wife's $50.
Exemption Not for All
Not every married person IS entitled
to the $4,000 exemption. The claim IL
dependent upon whether man and wife
are living together within the meaning
of the revenue act. In the absence OF
continuous residence together. whether
q man or woman Is living with wife or
husband depends upon the character OK
the separation.
If occasionally and temporarily the
wife Is away on visit or the husband
is away on business, the Joint home
being maintained. the $4,000 sxemp-
ton applies. Unavoidable absence OF
"a wife Or husband at a sanatorium on
account Of illness does not preclude
claim for the exemption. II, however.
the husband voluntarily and contihu-
ously makes his home at one place and
tho wife at another. they are not Nv
ing together within the meaning Of the
income tax laws regardless OF their per-
;pnal relations In case Of separation
BY mutual agreement each must make
4 return OF income OF $1,000 or more.
Tho same rule applies in case Of d.
vorce or legal separation. A maid or
widow not the head OF 4 family and
without dependents is entitled only to
4 $1,000 exemption.
How TO Determine Stains
The status OF A taxpayer on tAo last
day Of the taxable year determines tho
amount OF his exemptions. II on Dec.
cmbcr 81. 1920. he was married and liv.
ing with his wife lie may claim The
$4,000 exemption, although tho marriage
may have taken place on December 80
If on December 80 he became = widow.r,
he is entitled only TO the $1,000 allowed
a single person unless the head Of
family.
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RIPPING RHYMES
By WALT MASON.
THE OPERATION FAD

When something hurt our we'll
known dads. the doc prescribed his
pills, or lniments, or liver pads, or
compound juice of sQu!lls; but now
he'd take his saw or adze. to cure us
Of our Ills. There was some sense in
being sick in brave old days Ike those
for then the tired and footsorc hick
in illness found espouse: what the
doctor. summoned quick, prescribed
tho proper dose. 1 often sought the
village doc. when | had ache or smart,
and "" would give me pills OF chalk
that nearly broke my heart: but new
er dId this healer talk OF rcnding me
apart. he gave ten drops of melted
wax-much virtue in II lies; and stun
that tastes like carpet tacks. and pills
Of giant size: but never did he shake
an axe before my shrinking eyes. But
now when to the doc trnt. because
Of ache or pain. he prods me in the
tender spot. and says that pills are
vnin: he wants to lay me on n cot. and
split my form in twain. lie says. "Oh.
thunder!" and "Oh. pshaw" when I
old methods name: he says there
ought to be law against that an
Client game. no wants to take his cross
cut saw, and push 1t through my
frame. have about hundred ills
and cannot have them healed. because
while I will swallow pills. l wont
be- SLICED or peeled: won't he cured
OF humps or chills ny tools tho sur
gcons wield.
Copyright by George Matthew Adams