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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
Cost Of Education in Wisconsin.

In a bulletin issued by the tax com
mission there are presented for the
first time exact figures and data
showing the cost Of education in the
cities of Wisconsin, A review Of the
local tax rates shows that anywhere
from one-Quarter to more than one
half of the taxes collected in cities
goes to education Of children. Mad
iSOn's .O22J tax rate gives more than
one-quartcr for school purposes, ON
a total assessed value of all property
Of SS1,11S&5l, Madison taxed itself 10
the sum of S64j,3S5 for schools in
1920. OF this sum, $31,C74, according
to the tax commissions figures, went
to county school tax and SGl43ll was
raised for local schools. An interest
ing comparison Of the tax rates for
schools iu cities can be compiled 10y
using the legal tax rate limit of $3.50
as a basis for deduction. This limit
Of $3.50 has been exceeded by ut least
80 cities I'm the state. There is pend
ing legislation in the legislature now
which by making some of the debts
of these cities retroactive, would legal
lie their excuses. But using the legal
limit as the basis, there are found the
following facts: Alma has school
tax rate Of O278; Altoona ,0254; Au-
gusta O273; Bayfield,, 01G5; Berlin,
.O150: Black River Falls ,019G ;
Chetek, ,O155; Chippewa Falls, ,013G ;
Colby, .O15G; Crandon, 0194; Dodge
Vile .O101; Eau Claire OPP; Fenni-
more, .OlS2; Fond du Lac, .0133 ;
Hudson, .O258; Hurley, OILS; Keno
sha. .O1Og; Marinette, .0091; Marsh
field, .O1l3; Menasha, .0106; Menom-
onie, .O13G; Milwaukee, 0123; Su-
perior, O13G These are not all the
places that have high rates. The list
Is long The highest rate Is found in
Alma with tax rate Of OPS for It's
schools ne lowest for DeIavan with
the school tax rate taking ,OO6i por-
tIon Of the taxes raised by the com
munIty, The total taxes raised for
local and county schools IN Wisconsin
last year was S17672652, on an as
sesscd valuation Of S1,743 2S3,SO1
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
Increase in Bank Resources.

Banking resources in Wisconsin
show decided increase and steady
development, in the quarterly report
issued By Banking Commissioner Mar
shall Cousins The report covers the
period from December 20, 1920, to
February -, 1921. State, mutual saw
ingS and trust companies show an in
crease in resources of S3,2OOOOO. At
the same time, there was a decrease
in their liabilities of over S3,0OO,OO0.
Six banks We're organized and opened
for business during this period. The
total bank resources Of the state on
February p. 1921, were 2,53S, 16j,
more than ON February 2S, 1920 A
year ago the banks of the state had
resources amounting to S509,711213,9h
while this year their resources had in
creased to $512, 29437992 Banking
Commissioner Cousins granted, during
the period covered by his report, p
authorizations for capital stock in
creascs, reaching a total Of S473O00
Five extensions of charters also were
granted
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
Will Urge U. S. to XIII R. R. Law.

The Wisconsin legislature has been
asked to memorabilia congress to
repeal the Esch- Cummins railroad law.
The memorial to congress on this sub
iect has been offered in the lowei
house of the legislature by Assembly
man Anton Holly KeWaunee county.
A favorable recommendation has been
given by the committee for the pas
sage of the resolution. The resolution
declares that under the Esch-CumminS
law freight rates have been increased
to such an extent as to place a heavy
burden on the people. That Governor
Blaine is back of the movement is in
dicated by his recent message, in
which he declared that as a result of
the passage Of the law it would cost
$1,000 more per mile to build cement
highways in Wisconsin.
There will be opposition to the pass
age Of this resolution and there are
many indiactions that the reoIutiou
many indications that the resolution
may be defeated on the final vote.
Those who are opposed TO the resoIn-
ton declare that the ESchCWmuus
railroad law has not been in opera
tion long enough to demonstrate it,
self. BY agreement of the leaders the
resolution will be acted on in a few
days. The house engrossed the con
stitutional amendment fixing the sal
airy of members Of the legislature at
$3.50 a year All amendments were re-
iected.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
CHICAGO MARKETS.
Grain. Provisions, Etc.

FLOUR-Hard spring wheat-Short pat
ent, SS250S,50, first clear, Sc 25065O. sec
ond clear. A.75d5O0: special mill brands,
in IS lib cotton sacks, $S5OdS IS; warehouse
delivery. S9OOG925. Soft winter wheat
Short patents. S7.5a775. Hard winter
wheat Short patents, S.75a80O first
clear. S6OOaG25. Rye four-White patent.
ST. 25u7 50; dark $50oU5.25.
HAY-No l timothy. s25c0027OO: stand
ard and No. 1 light clover mixed. SO Git
24OO. No timothy and No. ! clover
mixed, S2l.OO922OO; No. timothy, $1,000
1900
BUTTER-Creamer- extra 30 score.
acc: higher scoring commands a premium.
frsts. y score 45c; $3.50 score. 40al4c;
seconds, S3-S7 score 52a3Sc; centralized.
42iac ladies' 22a2ic, packing stock, 16Q1Sc.
prices to retail trade: Extra tubs. 49c;
prints, 5lc.
EGGs-Fresh frsts 24d24iac: ordinary
firsts. 20d2lc; miscellaneous lots, 2lQ23lac;
extras packed in wildwood cases. coun-
try candled, 26d2Glac checks, 1Siac; dir
ties $4,000
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys. 4Oc; fowls.
31Ihc: stays, pc: .pring chickens &c;
ROSTERS, l9c; ducks, Soc: @Eeese, l6dlSc
ICED POULTRY a. Turkeys, iSd5Oc;
fowls, 3Od31c; spring chickens 33u3ic;
stays. 27a2Sc ducks, SIC; geese, 2502Gc
POTATOES-S Sacked and bulk, 100 lbs:
Northern round white S0095c.
CATTLE-Prime steers. SS.75G9 50, good
TO choice steers $SOodS5O; fair to good
steers. So 25aSN0 yearlngs. far to choice,
s7OOQ95O: feeding steers, S675@9OO: heif-
ers, $5.OO6S5O, cows. rood to choice, $50
also, fair to good cows A00d55O; can
ners. 50 5OG3 60: cutters sS'75d4 50. bologna
bulls. AOOG4 rs: caves, 675d9.O0
HOGS-Choice light butchers. s920d950:
medium weight butchers, $S75d93O; far
to fancy light. SSS5996 GO; heavy butchers.
27O-85O lbs. $S15a9OO heavy packing, $50
ass; rough packing. S725a7S5; pigs $3.50
d95O
SHEEP-Native lambs. $775G925; fed
western lambs H50d1O0o; shorn lambs,
s7O0a9OO; wethers. 81 5Oq7O0; yearlings.
Sc OOdS 81; ewes, s3.5Oa650; feeding lambs
81 O01lS75.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
BUILDING GAME SPEEDING UP
Figures Reveal That February Was
Beaten by Progress During
Month OF March

New York. April ll.--Figurcs for
mIIdng nuiyity in March. MS pub.
Ii,hcd by the =. W. Dodge company
Indicate Widespread progress toward
resumption Of normal uctlvltv
Contract. awarded during March IN
the % Northeastern states amounted
10 SIGIl0LOOO, an Increase Of G3 per
cent over the February figure.
The increase Is largely due 10 n
greatly increased number Of smaI
projects The total number Of con.
tracts awarded IN March was Is per
cent grcntcr Ihan IN the preceding
month
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
DEMANDS RIGHTS
At PEACE TABLE
Secretary of State Hughes Takes
Firm Stand on Man.
dates.
NOTE SENT TO FOUR POWERS
Particular Protest Is Made Against
Extraordinary Rights for Japan
says Failure to Join League
Has No Effect.


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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
small capItoI cost Ia cIted.

That thc tot0l cost OF The bo0ullful
state capitol represents an investment
Of only $3.50 per inhubltant Is the
statement Of J. G Mack. state ongi-
neer "Thc total cost Of the building
was SOS 49," said Mack, "and It is
stated on competent authority to be
the lowest unit cost building Of It's
character in thc country II the cost
was divided by the number Of years
II took to rompct, The structure it
would represent but % cents per year
per inhubilaut for the II years that
we're consumed"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14

Postmaster General Hays urged the
public to turn in complaints, That
same day the de. lrtment bought a
carload of wastebaskets.
But the average high school girl
would rather step into Mary Pickfords
shoes than be FIRST lady of the land. "
Railroad intensive economy may
well begin with contracts which ex-
ecutiyes' right hands let to their in
terlocking directorates' left hand
Fiction is our environment" says
Franklin r. Lane. "Brewster's Mil
lions" was 1919. "Decameron" was
1920 What book describes 1921? "Un-
Gle Toms Cabin?"
Railroads report that they hauled
more freight and got more work out of
each car in 1920 than ever before, And
at the highest rates. The inventor OF
the Chinese puzzle ought to investigate
railroading.
Allies demand that Germany deposit
1000 100000 gold marks in our federal
reserve banks Good idea. Maybe they
can be persuaded to leave it there, as
first payment on what they owe.
AS allied armies advance farther in.
to Germany many German manufactur.
ers move their factories to the in
terror. That's significant. They must
look for a long invasion.
Pittsburgh police chief puts large
tame snakes into cell occupied by
drunks to reform inmates. But will
man be frightened by old friends?
More important than price reduc.
tons is the fact that factories are turn
ing out better quality of products.
1t isn't every presidents father who
lives long enough TO see his son climb
the highest peak.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
Road School Of the Middle West.

wisconsin. the road school of the
Middle West" is a sobriQuet which is
being applied to the Badger state be
cause of the number Of delegations,
which are coming to the state to study
its road system. especially the patrol
maintenance. A Missouri legislative
delegation viii arrive April 10 TO in
spect Wisconsin roads. The biggest
delegation thus far--the Illinois party,
headed hy Governor Small-will ar
rive Aprl II to make an extensive
inspection Of Badger highways
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
Scores Assemblymen for Delay.

Unless the legislature stops lts an
lydalying IN the laying over Of bllls
ii viii be here All summer IN the opn.
Ion Of Asscmhlyman r. w Ploetz,
Waushara county, who denounced de-
lays IN the house Every bill has 10
be acted upon three or four times, !"
sad Assemblyman Ploetz. 1T Is
killed aud then reconsdered. II Is
laid over until next week Gentle
men the people sent Us here TO work
They sent US here TO do that work rs
quickly as possible, and protest
against this policy OF delaying bills"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
Tax Boost May Be Checked.

There seems TO be sentiment IN
the legislature to get the appropriation
measures out of the way and to settle
the tax problem as soon as possible
1t is possible that with the pairing
down Of appropriations 1t may not be
necessary 10 increase the taxes Of the
state. That Governor Blame Is watch
Ing The appropriations with critical
eye is lndIcnted by the fact that the
Industrial commission appropriation
bill has been recalled, after It passed
both houses. and viii be subjected to
further revision.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
To Offer Bounty for Rats.

The common house and barn rat
will now face determination. Both
houses of the legislature have passed
the Wiettenhller bill to accomplish
that purpose Counties are allowed
to offer scent bounty for the killing
Of rats.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
c.nlt.na 0Ideat chuL,h g..

Wa-lirgloa April 3 ST. puur-
parish church n Rock Creek GENE.
ferry erected Ia l77G and INC oIdpsi
church "a Washington. Vas DESTROYED
w. fine. together With number ~
historic relics housed In II.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14

pusburg KAN April l1-AIexap.
der Hownt was found guilty Of con.
tempt Of court lu calling q strike or
coal minors here two weeks ago In VIC.
latlon 81 m Injunction ana sentenced
TO pay fine Of 500
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14

Mexico City April T.. Fire which
BIS believed 70 have been Of nccndary
origin destroyed the warehouse Of the
Arizona comapuy Spanish concern
here Cotton valued at S2.OOO0OO was
destroyed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
Pioneer Circus MIN Dead

Rochester MINI, April II 4 h..
Wallace Of Peru Ind. mY. Of the
pioneer cDrru, men of Ibis country.
died 81 Il hospital here He haa been
receiving medical attention here since
February
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
Han Kills Btrds

Rockford H. AprIl H. Hundreds
of birds we're Killed ana considerable
property danaeo done by rain and
hail here. The rainfall vas 1Oi inches
II 80 minutes Tie bali wus the heayi.
est In years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
oisapproves Income Tax Bill.

Federal income tax exemptions OF
$1,000 for married man, $1,000 for a
single person and $500 for each child
when applied to the state income tax
law were defeated in the house by a
vote of A TO 81
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-04-14
DAHL TAX BILL
C. 0. P. PLEDGE
Plan to Adjust Income Assess
mentS Offered by Admins
tration House Leader.
70 Be LIKE FEDERAL LAW
Measure to Include Features Of Pres
emit General Statute; Repeats
Long Contested So-CaIed
Secrecy Clause.

secrecy clause
MadiSOn-A bill introduced by John
l.. Dahl Of Barron county proposes
reimbursement of income taxes il this
stare.
Mr.. Dahl declares that ne has intro
duced this measure TO carry out the
pledge Of the Republican platform, de-
clarlng in favor Of adjustment of in
come tax rates in this state, Dahl Is
administration leader in the lower
house.
The Dahl bin contains many fea-
lures now Incorporated in several dit
ferent bills in the legislature. It read
juSts the present income tax rates IN
crcasing the schedule of what they
are today and increases exemptions
for married persons and individuals so
that this feature Of the bin will CORE
spond with the present federal law.
ut repeats those sections Of the
present law enacted in 1911 which per
NIT corporations ana individuals to
use, as a deduction in making out
their income tax returns, dividends re-
ceivrd from state banks, national
banks. mutual savings banks and trust
companies subject to taxation in this
state.
1T repeats the so-called secrecy
clause" of the income tax law Of 1911.
This viii enable the authorities of the
state to check up the correctness of in
come tax returns of corporations and
individuals as made at the present
time, in order to determine to what
extent individuals and corporations of
the state have been lodging the in
come tax. The tendency of this repeal,
If enacted into law, will be to permit
anyone who suspects that his neighbor
is not making an honest return to have
the opportunity Of inspecting the rec
ords of incomes No doubt this will
meet with much opposition from many
sources, but it should also have the
support from all these who wish to see
honest returns made thus placing
equal burdens upon all in proportion
to their actual incomes that should be
reported
"It repeats the so-called personal
property offset The present law per-
mits anyone who pays an income tax
to use his income tax receipt to pay
that much Of his personal property
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-07
BUSINESS MEN
SEE TARIFF WAR
Passage of Bill May Mean
Argentine Clash.

BUENOS AIRES, Jan. T@-Senator Boies
PenrOse's withdrawal of opposition to
the emergency tariff bill before tho United
States Congress caused much gloomy
comment here today.
Both Argentina and United States bust
ness men here predicted passage of the
bill would result in a tariff war between
the two countries. Business conditions
are such as to make both groups view
the situation as grave. Several large
importing houses were reported on the
verge of failure and others who are In
shape to weather a depression declared
they see no way of continuing profitable
business between the two countries under
a high tariff.
Although the bill does not single out
countries, it was declared it will op-
crate particularly against Argentina, an
exporter of farm products. Europe, It
was pointed out, is unable to become a
heavy buyer because of lack of money.
The United States then is the only ma
ton TO relieve the economic situation
here and assist in bringing Argentine
money to make possible a resumption Of
normal commerce.
European agents here are delighted at
since it would force Argentina to ship
her products to Europe on a 'goods-fors
goods" basis, instead of goods fOs
money"
Secretary of State Colby's assertion that
the President will veto the bill was
greeted joyously.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-07
TO-DAY In
CONGRESS

SENATE.
Finance committee continues hearing
on emergency tariff bill.
immigration committee continues tax
ing testimony on legislation suspending
all immigration for a year.
Coal Investigating committee to hear
further witnesses.
A Mitchell Palmer, attorney general,
appears before judiciary committee, in
defense of his administration and opposes
espionage law and release OF political
prisoners. ........ -.. -.
Ford -Newberry election recount con-
tinues.
HOUSE.
Passage of the sundry civil appropria-
tion bill followed by consideration Of
postof1ce appropriations bill expected.
Ways and means committee continues
tariff hearings. .......
Naval committee hears Admiral Wash
ington, chief of the bureau of naviga-
tion, on navy personnel.
Banking and currency committee hears
representatives of farmers on proposed
Government loans for expectation of farm
products.
Agriculture committee continues hear
ings on bill to halt gambling in "fu-
lures"
Elections committee No. 1 studies
Berger Bodenstadt contest
Indian affairs committee meet on mis-
cellaneous legislation.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-07
POINTS NEED FOR
SPECIAL TRUCKS
Ritter Relates Experience
With Borrowed Hauier.

Manufacturers Of other makes of
trucks were, in effect, challenged today
to produce a truck that would give the
satisfaction Of the White trucks used by
the city in tie ash hauling department,
in a statement made by Dwight S. Ritter
purchasing agent. Mr.. Ritter wrote In a
letter to the board OF public works:
The Times last night carried story
about getting substitute trucks for our
ash equipment which was out of service
I maintained all the time that this re-
aufred very special equipment and was
the hardest service in this city that any
truck could undertake. My beiief Is
borne out by the fact that after borrow
ing a Packard fiye-tOn truck with the
man who has been driving it for some
time and IS thoroughly acquainted with
1t this truck got stuck in the dump ana
had TO be pulled out. One Of our White
trucks did the work. Furthermore, the
demonstration we had with another make
Of truck yesterday resulted in exactly
the same manner. 1t proves this work
takes n speciaI make of equipment ca
pabIe of handling the toughest KIND OF
I have made this point clear to The
Prior to the time the truck was bor-
rowed the board OF works had announced
that it could see no way Of helping the
ash hauling department catch up with
time lost due to the breakdown OF one
- IT'S trucks until the city council rati-
2 aed the contract for the purchase OF two
more White trucks.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-07
DENNIS BUSH AWAKES IN JAIL 4 YEARS AFTER SENTENCE
Politician

o'clock. l told him 1t didn't make any
difference II he knew it or not, as he was
coming to court right now.
Bush then took a seat and held con-
versation with his attorney.
Several minutes later Special Judge
Henderson arrived and said to Bailin
Clarence Clegg Of the Criminal Court, Il
desire to issue bench warrant in the
Bush case"
Bush is sitting over there" said
Bailifr Clegg.
Bush came up to Judge Henderson and
said a few words to him.
Judge Henderson left the courtroom.
NO ANSWER
TO QUESTION.
Prosecutor Evans then entered and
asked Bailiff Clegg If the sherifr had
been called to receive the commitment.
There was no answer.
"The judge is here," said Bailif Clegg.
He is not" said Evans. HE has just
left the courtroom and told me to turn
the commitment over to the sheriff"
There was a pause.
II will call the sheriff myself" said
Evans, as he entered an adjoining room
which contained phone.
MIR. Evans reappeared a few minutes
later.
Bush said something to his attorney
and Bush then started to leave the court
room.
Bush will go to the Etail himself" said
Deery. HE will surrender himself to
the sheriff"
Prosecutor Evans turned to Worley
who was standing nearby, and said,
"Take this commitment and go to the
Jail with Bush"
BUYS POP TO,
SHOW UNCONCERN.
Mr.. Worley took the paper and left
the esurtroom.
Bush walked to the first floor Of the
courthouse where he bought a bottle of
soda pop at a refreshment stand.
After making the purchase Bush and
Worley walked to the jail
Jail doors closed on Bush at 3 :S2 p. m.
Thursday.
Soon afterward Mr.. Worley reappeared
and reported that when he left the Jail
a deputy sheriff was searching Bush, as
is done ito any other prisoner"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-01-07
Times Bureau to
Furnish Income
Tax Information

With the period for the filing and
initial payment of income and excess
profits taxes at hand, the Daily
Times has made arrangements with
the local internal revenue office TO
operate its annual information serv-
ice. H. NJ Tebay, division chies in
charge Of the indianapolis revenue
division, who probably is the best in
formed man on Government taxes.
as affecting incomes, in Indiana. will
answer questions for readers Of the
Daily Times.
Persons puzzled about what the
Government requires of them under
the Federal tax laws and regulations
will receive prompt answers to their
queries through the Daily Times In
come Tax Information Bureau. Write
out your questions and mail or
bring them to this bureau at the
Daily Times building. They will be
referred to Division Chief Tebay ana
the questions and answers printed
in the Income Tax Department daily
during the period for filing returns.
Names win not be disclosed, sigma
lures being indicated by initials
only.