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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
MANY FEDERAL TAXES
TO END At MIDNIGHT
Travel, Luxury And Ice Cream
Will Cost Nation Half Billion
Less In 1922
NET INCOMES AFFECTED

Travel. luxury and ice cream will
cost the nation $500, 900 600 less dur
ing 1922 as result of the new Fed
eral revenue law effective tomorrow at
midnight.
Abandonment OF all Federal taxes
on passenger fares and freight rates
and on the purchase OF furs and ex-
,raTagant wearing apparel, and also
abolition OF the so-called nuisance
taxes Will save about IS for every resi-
dent OF the United States.
Additional millions will tie saved TO
taxpayers through the larger exemp-
iions determining net income under
the new law The law provides an ex-
emp;ion OF $500 for each dependent
child instead OF 5000 as In the old
law. The exemption for heads of
families is $4,000 instead of $4,000, as
formerly. These exemptions are ef-
fective for taxes paid on income earn
ed in 1921.
The, exact saving to taxpayers un-
der these sections OF the new law Is
not known 10 the officials of the Treas
ury Department Estimates of tho
savings range from $500, ,000,000 to
S500.000 900 for the year There are
approximately 5.500,000 Federal in
come taxpayers. The saving will be
divided among them in proportion to
the size of their families and number
of dependents.
Repeal of the transportation taxes
are expected to prove most popular.
Railroad earnings from passenger
rates are far below what they would
have been had there been no taxes.
rail executives long have complained.
Repeal of the per cent. tax on pas
sengeT Pullman charges is expected
to encourage travel Abandonment of
the per cent. tax on freight rates
should tend 10 reduce prices of prac-
tically all commodities, officials say
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31

A baby New Year is on the way
Pink-skinned. with fluffy hair
and bright eyes. the infant of
Father Time will make its formal
debut to the world Immediately
after the stroke OF midnight.
The newcomer is said 10 be
labelled Peace. 1922" symbolical
OF that which the peoples OF the
various nations are fervently
praying will. be the result OF the
conference of naval and military
experts in Washington.
Staid old Annapolis is prepared
to give a right royal welcome 10
tie visitor, who is coming for
stay of 365 days. and bringing
with il ways and means of sap
planting debated business. and
generally disturbed conditions, by
better times. and peace and hap
piness throughout the, land.
Church watches" dances and
dinner parties in many homes, be-
sides street demonstrations by
the more youthful. who are wont
TO celebrate by a din of noise,
combine to make up rather elab-
crate program of welcome for the
advent OF the New Year. Besides
all this, there will be the ususl
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
WHITE HOUSE TO HAVE
NEW YEAR RECEPTION

Arrangements have been completed
for the resumption of the White House
New Years reception. an event that
was abandoned by President Wilson.
The reception will be held On January
8, and will begin at IL o'clock III the
morning, and according to schedule
will be over at p. NJ.
President and Mrs. Harding Will
first receive the Cabinet. members Of
the Diplomatic Corps and the Direc-
tor-Geneeal of the Pan American
Union, The Cabinet -4members will
then take their places beside the
President and form a receiving line.
Following them will come the Chief
Justice and Associate Justices of the
Supreme Court. Judges of the Court of
Customs Appeals. the Court OF APP
peals of the District of Columbia. the
Court OF Claims, the District of Co
lumbia Superior Court, former Cabi-
net members. Ambassadors and Minis
ters to the United States.
At 1:40 the President will receive
memte ers of Congress and the Lib
rarian OF Congress and at 1855 the
Army, Navy and Marine Corps, the
staff of the Commanding General of
the District militia. Coast Guard, Pub
lie Health Service and the Coast and
Geodetic Survey and officers down to
and including the grade OF lieutenant
roin-a1 ord rnuni1,nndar
Departmental and bureau officials
will be received at 12:15 O'Clock, and
from 1890 to the time is reserved
FOR officials. of various organizations,
Following them, between o'clock and
4 o'clock, will come the reception of
civilians.
President and Mrs. Harding will re-
ceive in the East Room.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
WILL REPEAT MUSIC, AT
NAVAL ACADEMYHCHAPEL

AT the Naval Academy Chapel To-
morrow morning at the 10:45 service
the choir and organist, j. w. Crosley.
will again be assisted by an orchestra
OF 20 pieces under the leadership of
Prof. Torovsky. leader of the Naval
Academy band
The musical program rendered on
Christmas Day was SO greatly enjoyed
that many requests have been made
that IL be repeated tomorrow. The
prelude will begin at 1926 a. m.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
SHOOTING
SEASON ENDS TODAY

Shooting of upland partridge,
pheasant. woodcock. rabbit. wild tur-
key andf squirrel--will be unlawful
after today, says the State Game De-
partment OF the Conservation Com
mission in formal announcement.
The season extends from November 10
TO January l, inclusive. but January l
this winter falls on a Sunday, which
is always closed.
State Game Warden f. Lee Lo-
Compte said that persons who shoot
upland game after today will be
prosecuted. The Federal statute,
which governs water fowl. leaves the
season for those birds open until
January 81.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
NIIN POINTS OF
NAVAL ARMAMENT
ARE AGREED UPON
...o Settled But France Delays
cont To Restricting Size o.
.,,iliary Ships-Limit Air
r,,ft To Tonnage OF @7.OOO-
Summary OF Agreement
GOVERNMENTS TO
CONSIDER SUB. ISSUE

"a, age-powcr naval treaty today
.,i,..y Is complete.
ns ou:s.sui.lg provisions we're
dnly The naval committee late
ia5.ily
ts.ns still are to BE- arranged. II
-sta very plain last night that
,..s Mi prove easy 10 work out.
as BIZ PORTS covering limitation Of
.,,l armament have been agreed 10.
sy differences will yield themselves
lmstuent
nle . special committee OF techni-
nperts discusses details the naval
rrt,t, is in recess. II Is hoped
a. / will De- able to commence dis
.st5a OF the completed treaty not
s,ir tAan next Tuesday.
lgreed On Main Points
ne points upon which complete
srscnen, has been reached are:
ia, the capital ship ratio between
q, Eve powers shall be. for the
rs,ed States and Great Britain. 5.
Japan. 3. for France and Italy. 1.75.
Tal' hereafter no auxiliary naval
aa shall BE- armed with more than
e-a rides
lat hereafter aircraft carriers
aA De constructed not to exceed
zoo tons displacement, and that. in
.'U that they shall not constitute
ssslsei capital ships. their arma-
20, shall be limited 10 not to exceed
NacA rifles
ihn The principles OF International
~ sail be affirmed tu establish that
a,narines shall be compelled to OBJ
ere The same laws as affect surface
~ trar and shall exercise the rule
tHo9page. visitation and search, and
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
$4,000 IN FINES FROM
MOTOR LAW VIOLATIONS

Two thousand, two hundred and
thirty-four dollars were dropped into
the Golfers of the State during the past
week as the result of fines assessed
for violations of the State motor We
hicle law. The amount of fines were
nearly evenly divided as between the
counties and Baltimore city. In the
counties the amounts imposed totaled
s1,1l9 and in Baltimore city. s1,ll5.
One Annapolis transgressor is in
cluded in the usual published list-Al-
fred A. Norwood, fned SO on charge
of speeding.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY
HOURS AT POSTOFFICE

January /. National holiday. fall
ing or Sunday. the same will be OBJ
served az the city postoffice on Mon
day. January 2 "a The office will be
closed in ali departments at lo:3O a.
M, and there Will be one delivery of
mail and one collection from the street
letter boxes by the city carriers in the
morning. All mail dropped in the Of
fee during the day will be dispatched
as usual. There will not be a de-
livery of mail on any of the Rural
Free Delivery Routes.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
CHURCHES CONTRIBUTE
TO TWO RELIEF FUNDS

The sum of SOS was collected on
Christmas Day in the Sunday Schools
of Trinity and Salem Methodist Epis-
copal Churches, South. This sum
has. been divided and turned over to
the. Near East Relief ana Russian re-
lief funds OF the above amount $50
was given by Trinity pupils and
friends.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
MARINES SENTENCED FOR
SLAYING POLICEMEN

The American marines who have
been on trial before naval tribunal
composed of officers from the United
States cruiser Galveston in connec-
ton with a clash al Managua with the
Nicaraguan police have been found
guilty of the Staying of three Mica
raguan policemen.
They have been sentenced TO 10
years Imprisonment at hard labor.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
IV0tce/

The annual New Years
treat for the children OF An
napolis and vicinity will take
place Monday, January >. at
, p. III. for white children;
3 80 p. ri. for colored chill
dren, at the Elks' Home,
Children are requested To
use Main street entrance. d3l
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
Issue Tax Report Blanks

The State Tax Commission yester-
day started mailing out 1000 report
blanks to the corporations orga nized
under laws of Maryland These re-
ports must be filled in and returned to
the commission by March / 1929
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
3O-CENT TAX RATE
IS INDICATED BY
BUDGET REVISION

Governor Ritchie Anticipates
Possibility Of Carving S Cents
From Present Figure When All
Pruning Has Been Completed
Message To Assembly Ready
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31

Goals from field--Kress. Hughes 90.
Mooney (S). Muster (2), Mearce
Short (5).e Ackenback t9), Anderson
(5). Goals from foui-Short l out of
8: Kress 5 out Of T. Referee-Holli-
day. Umpire--Cspt Strohmeyer. L..
S. A.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
CONSOLIDATION OF
FINANCIAL AGENCIES

Indications are that the State OF
Maryland will accomplish the extra
ordinary in these days of mounting
governmental costs OF reducing it's
tax rate. The indications are further
that the reduction will be substantial
The State tax rate for the current
fiscal year is 35 cents. While no ofi-
cial estimates are available, unofficial
forecasts have put anticipated redac-
tion at as much as FIVE cents from the
present rate
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31

University Gets Million Dollars
A gift of one million dollars has
been made by the Rockefeller Founda-
ton to McGill University, Montreal
The sum was promised some time ago
and has now been turned over to the
University trustees.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
Viewed As Great Feat

Governor Richie naturally will not
comment on the accuracy of such re-
ports. Whether or not they are iusti-
fed will be brought out In the near
future when the Governor submits his
budget 10 the Legislature. But ii the
States tax rate is reduced instead OF
being increased or even az in the case
Of Baltimore city not advanced the
achievement will be hailed as remark
able from both the political and the
financial points of view
No small part OF the arduous weeks
hat the Governor has been putting in
here has been devoted TO the consider
alton and revision Of the budget esti-
mates. which the various State com
missions and institutions have sub
mitted. According to the preliminary
figures budget estimates totaled $22,-
100000 in round numbers, while an
ticipated revenues did not exceed Si5,-
100000. Ii has been understood that
while the various estimates have been
judiciously pruned there has By no
means been a wholesale and drastic
cutting which by sheer brute force. as
it were. would bring out go to match
With income regardless of what de-
partment would be hurt or how the
public might suffer. The wonder is
accordingly the greater as to how the
Governors financial operations have
functioned SO as TO got rid of an $S,
100000 deficit without injuring the
States government and al the same
time so as to permit OF a reduction in
the tax rate.
Message Is Ready
The. Governor has finished his mes
sage to the Legislature and has COM
fCantinued sn PsEe A.
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A Happy New Yes
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31

4 Happy New
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-12-31
Message Is Ready

The Governor has finished his mes
sage TO the Legislature and has COM
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A Happy New Year :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
WHITES PROTEST
Don't Want College Used for Chris.
 tian Education of Negroes

Meridian, Miss, February 2S-( (Spe- cial. Resolutions have been adopted by the white citizens of the College Heights suburb of Meridian protesting against the proposed sale of the Merid . ian College and Conservatory build ings and site to the Methodist Epis- copal church, north, for the purpose of converting the property into an in stitution for the Christian education of negroes. The fight, it is understood, will be carried direct to the heads of the Methodist church, north, for the reason that white citizens bitterly op- pose the location of such negro col lege in the community where they have purchased homes and where they are living with their families, believ- ing that, no good would come of the venture and that it would not receive such welcome as would be necessary for its success.
 The proposed sale of the Meridian College and Conservatory buildings and site does not mean the abolish ment of this institution, considered to be one of the best of it's size in the south, but that it will be continued at a location nearer t1e city in newer and more up-to- date buildings. such as would make it more modern and useful institution of learning in every particular.
 The outcome of the negotiations and the protest of citizens will be watched with interest not only by the parties most directly concerned but by peo- pie throughout the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
JUVENILE COURT FOR
 MERIDIAN IS PLANNED

Meridian, Miss, February 2s.-(Special. {, President O. l.. Mckay of the board of trade has called conference of heads ot the various civic and commercial bodies, mayor and members of the city council for Thursday, March 9, in the rooms of the board of trade for the pur- pose of taking steps for the establish ment in Meridian of juvenile court. Those to whom invitations have been sent are President John E. May of the Rotary club; President E. H. Hix, Ex- change club; Mrs. J. w. Bostick, Wom- ans Civic league: President H. H. Weir, Central Trades council; Mrs. George Nj. Hodges, representing the Kings Daugh- ters: General Secretary J. B. Holland, Young Mems Christian association; Mrs F. A. Freshman, Young Women's Chris tian association; pr. R. J. Bateman, rep- resenting the Protestant faith; Rev Father Ten Brink, representing the Cath olic church; Dr. Samuel S. Kaplan, rep resentine the Jewish faith Mayor John w Parker and Councilnen J. M Slaugh- ter and Albert Covington.
 In speaking of the object of the con- ference. President Mckay says:
 "A juvenile court is badly needed in our community. and 1t is time the peo- pie should pay some attention to the rescuing of our delinquent boys and girls that they may be saved to society ana not become menace thereto"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERAID, TUESDAY MARCH l. 1921

requires the traffic of the country to pay retrun on poor and worthless roads as well as the good. thus permit ting the railroads which move the traf- fic of the country to earn on their own value, and on the value attributed to the worthless roads as we'll
 It is claimed in the brief that the proceedings in Congress show that it was not intended by Congress to take away state power of regulation, and parts of the act which are said clearly to contemplate the continuance of state regulation, are cited.
 John D. Benton, general solicitor for the state commissions, made the fol- lowing statement after filing the brief:
 The federal commission has based its orders on the railroads need of rev. enue. The state commissions have rec ognized this need, and generally have made large rate increases; but they have considered local conditions and
 the rights of shippers also. The fed eral commission has set aside their or ders and made state wide percentage increases, attempting to advance rates everywhere on every kind of traffic by the same percentage. The federal com- mission says that it lacks time to con l sider particular rates, and that par | ticular reductions will be considered in the future when shown to be necessary. This demonstrates the impossibility or central body regulating for the entire country Local commissions do have timetime, are aware of local conditions and in actual touch with shippers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
 DROP IN JANUARY

Washington, February 2s.-tSpecial.)- Decreases in both imports and exports in January, are shown in a statement re- leased today by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce of the depart ment of commerce.
 Imports of merchandise amounted to $2O9, 600, 600 in January, 1921, compared with s266, 900, 900 in December, 1920, and S474,U : GOO in January, 1920. The January import total in the smallest for any month since February, 1918.
 Imports during the seven months period ended with January. 1921, were valued at s2,54S,oOO0 900. against s2, 76s, ,0oo.oD in the same period of 1920
 Exports of merchandise in January, 1921, were s655, ,OO0O0O, against S721 oo0p in December, 1920, and s722,00O,0O0 in Jan uary, 1920.
 The excess of exports over imports in January, 1921, was s446, 100000, against s24S, ,0OO,0oo in January. 1920, and with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
42 STATES FILE BRIEF CONTRASTING ACT

Washington February 2s.-(special) Forty-two states of the union. acting through what is known as the Wiscon- sin case, filed a brief today with the supreme court contesting the constitu- tionality of the transportation act of 1920, as administered. by the interstate commerce commission.
 The brief represents the combined eff fort of a great majority of the states of the union to retain their rights as sovereign units of the United States. The Wisconsin case is based on the action of the interstate commerce com mission denying the public utility com mission of Wisconsin the right to pass on and establish intra-state rates ap- plicable to railroads. Identical situa- tions have developed in the other states, and the case at issue will settle the mooted question for all time.
 The big question involved does not, of course, concern the railroad ques- ton. It is whether or not centralized government in Washington may legis- late a will for the individual states, or whether or not the voice of the states and the people shall be forever stilled.
 The main points in the brief follow The act centralizes all power of rail- road legislation in Washington, remote from the people, and thus denies the right of local elf-government as guar anteed by the constitution; the act in uncons titutional in that it requires the making of rates calculated to yield a. fixed percentage return; the act, in grouping the railroads of the country, and making rates that will yield an aggregate fixed return on the aggre- gate value of all railroads in the group,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
MONROE FARMERS MEET
Hear Thompson Describe Work of
 Cotton Association

Monroeville. February 2S.--(Special.) A largely attended meeting of farmers from all sections of Monroe county gathered here yesterday to hear J. O. Thompson. general manager of the Alabama division of the American Cotton association deliver an address anent the work of the association. Those in attendance represented majority percentage of the largest cot ton planters in the county. MT. Thompson advocated closer organiza tion and the further holding of cot ton, together with a reduction of cot ton acreage on a basis of six acres to the blow. His remarks were enthusfas- tically received, and information gath cred afte rthe meeting would indicate that the reduction in acreage in this county will, on an average, be less than that recommended by the speaker.
 This reduction is not only forced on the farmers because, of the great loss es sustained in the production of last years crop, and their consequent in- disposition to buy fertilizer and make advances on another crop ;or, as is the case in many instances their in ability to finance another crop, but the large number of farmers who re- gently became members of the Monroe County Farmers exchange have con tracted to plant large acreage of sweet and Irish potatoes. Thousands of peach trees are also being planted and it is understood a large acreage of strawberries is also to be put out
 Farmers, as a whole, seem to be up in the air this year as to just what to plant. The banking institutions are lending encouragement to the idea of getting away from cotton altogether. Such is not contemplated to take place within one season, but with the success of the farmers exchange, an other monument to MT. Billy Boil WeeviI may be erected in this county within the next year or so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
COTTON EXPORTS
 SHOW BIG SLUMP
Rx Associnted Presn

Washington, eoruary M.-EXports of cotton, the principal commodity export ed from the United States in January, dropped to $e0 Se9,oS9 from $92. .SS5, ,S93, 'il December, according to figures given out today by the department of commerce
 All breadstuffs exported in January amounted to t2S as compared with Sse. .2S7, ,60S in December. Meat and dairy products exported in January were $5,- 77i ,7S9, as compared with $S2,S66, i3l, the month before. Flour s11, ,40S, ,Sos, as com pared with ao1S7,09o. Rye, SIG ,25S, as compared with $11, ,S9S. .lSe. Corn. 8. 2S1, ,s36, as compared with s2S11,Sss. Oats amount ed to s14S, ,45S, as compared with SSl2 962 also oil, g, 2S1, ,576, as compared to S,- 341, ,4ss Bacon. s9.21eSs5, as compared to Si5. .ao7 1S4. Hams and shoulders, SS04,340, as compared to S,9S455S. Lard. $4 So9, = 1S4. as compared with sis,s52 ,55S. Lard compounds, sS75, IFS, as compared with SS2S S74
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-01
NATIONAL FISH DAY
 APPROVED BY ALEXANDER

Washington, February 2-(Special.)- )- Joshua Alexander, Secretary of Com merce, approves the project of the fisheries societies of the United States, designating March g as national fish day in this country.
 On that day Mir. Alexander urges all people to eat fish. He contends that this nation, which has so recklessly wasted it's natural resources in many re- spects, refuses to use it's resource Of estimable food in the form of fish.
 The people of the United Kingdom ' he declares, use about 65 pounds of fish per capita per annum; Sweden, 52 pounds; Norway, A pounds; Canada, 3e- while our own people used only Is. Our inconsequential consumption is due to sluggish demand and not to scarcity of fish. We have a greater variety of fine food fishes and shell fish than any other country, and our supply cannot be ex- haCSted' '