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Arizona republican., 1921-08-11
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS FAVOR
 GENERAL FEDERAL TURNOVER TAX

just closed means that the chamber would have congress use a tax on all turnovers.
 In voting for such tax the cham ber's members had an opportunity to vote for an increase in the income tax on corporations. The result of the balloting shows they decisively preferred the general turnover tax.
 The referendum which has just closeo was in effect supplemental to the referendum taken in the winter on taxation. The earlier referendum was important in fixing the c1am- ber's position upon many questions but it did not produce a iefinite re- suit with respect to 0les taxes. A conclusion to discussion among the chambers membership on sales tax es has now been reached, with an unmistakable declaration for a sales tax and with designation of the gen eral turnover tax as the type that is widely favored.
 On the issue between an increase | in the income tax for corporations and a sales tax, to take the place of the excess-p profits tax. the voting was clear-cut in it's indication of the point of view that prevails among | the member organizations. Eleven hundred and seventy votes were cast for the sales tax. to 108 for an in- crease in corporate income tax be counted in the official canvass but their effect is not lost since they were correctly cast upon the ques- tions which followed and which de- termined the chambers position.
 On the form sales tax should | take, 1142 votes were cast in favor of tax on turnovers to 395 for a | tax on retail sales. On the question | -l.f fzI ~f <x< tax should be used, there were SPA votes for a tax on all turnovers, to 366 for tax on sturnovers only of goods, wares and merchandise
 .In two respects the chambers present program differs from the po- sition it originally took" says a
 statement issued by the chamber. "In the referendum of last winter. there
 were 1.217 votes cast in favor oi
 excise taxes upon some articles o1
 wide use but not of the first neces-
 sity, and 504 against. There were
 later some suggestions that num-
 Der of organizations had erred ir
 marking their ballots, with result
 that they were recorded in favol
 when they were in fact opposed tt
 such taxes However that may be
 the present declaration for a sale.
 tax of the turnover form leaves nc
 doubt that the chamber favors {
 sales tax. and not excise taxes.
 The second instance involves thu
 income tax upon gains from capita
 assets. Last winter the members O
 the chamber voted that these gain l should be allocated over the perio'
 in which they were earned and taxe, at the rates of the several years il the period At the chambers annua meeting held in April the delegate . representing the organization mem bers took the attitude that thi
 would not afford sufficient relief an that if. in the maintenance of neces ? sary revenues, such gains are to b l treated as income, they should b , properly defined and then subjecte : to more reasonable rates. these rate to be lower than on income derive ! from business or other-current ac 5 tivities."
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11
MANY LOCAL PEOPLE fl M0I00R ii CASA . GRANDE TOMORROW

Due to the fact that large num- Der of Phoenicians have arranged to go to Casa Grande by automobile to attend the San Carlos celebration there Friday, plans for the special train which had been contemplated by the committee in charge of local delegation were discarded yesterday. Those who still desire to make the trip by train may take the Arizona Eastern train from Phoenix at 4:40 o'clock Friday morning
 Announcement was also. made that the local Rotary club will send a large delegation to Casa Grande for the celebration. This delegation will meet with the delegations from the Rotary clubs of Tucson and Mesa, with which 1t will take luncheon dur ing the fiesta.
 No change has been made in the plans of Tucson for a special train to Casa Grande Friday. and it Is ex- pected that the Old Pueblo will be we'll represented during the celebra- tion, and those in charge of the. de- tails of the program expect perhaps the largest crowd ever attending San Carlos Day meeting.
 Arrangements for the program have been completed, and visitors are as- sured of day full of interest and amusement. A special feature will be the cowboy tournament, which will include several events in which the cowboys of Pinal county will show their expertness- Substantial prizes have been offered for these events There also will be special program for the children, while the reports of the San Carlos dam committees will be undoubtedly tn finest to be submitted in the last three years.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11
SIX CASES X DAY
 Hrrn nRhanm.aaiEnlaE 10 AU6U1l AvfKA6f
 FOR JUSTICE COURT

One of the busiest places in the city of Phoenix is the court of Justice of the Peace Nat T. Mckee. Accord ing to the records of his office, S7 civil suits have been filed during the present month to date, or an average of four a day Eleven of the suits were filed yesterday, and six the day before. Along with the civil suits an average of about two criminal suits day have been filed.
 During the month of July 60 civil suits were filed July Is holds the record for the largest number of suits in one day during the month. when eight civil suits were filed. Most of the civil suits filed since July 1. Jus tice Mckee said. are attachment suits. All suits to collect debts which do not exceed s200 are filed in the justice court. Most of the suits filed are for amounts ranging around s100.
 Each civil suit filed has one or more summons to be served by Con- stable Evan Wilson, and some have several subpeonas, but as a rule the plaintiff and defendant call their own witnesses. In an attachment suit the constable serves the attachment, and the property attached generally con- sists of furniture, automobiles and other personal property. Constable Wilson said he has had as many as five automobiles under attachment al one time.
 To Miss Anna May Daily. clerk oi the court, falls the task of typing the various papers in connection with the suits and with keeping the typed rec ords of the cases, the fees paid and the returns from the suit, if any That their vacation, which starts Aug Is. will be a welcome relief to Justice
 Mckee and his assistants goes with out saying.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11


 nix Rotarians will meet delegations from the clubs of Tucson and Mesa, with which they will have a joint luncheon.
 ENTERTAIN FRIENDs-Mrs. L. H. Hogsett and Miss Mary Boyd Hog sett entertained number of friends at the 1atter's home, 325 East More land street, last Friday to celebrate the birthday of Sam Menefee. Among those present were Dr. and Mrs H. W. Krotzer, MT. and Mrs. L. H. Hog sett and children, Misses Katherine Diller, Ruby Warnick, Margaret Monett. Alice Krotzer, Georgie Call houn. Dorothy Hogsett. Esther Aus tin. Delta Phillips and Irene Cobb and Roy Sutter. Lawrence Sutter, Hugh Warnick, Gilbert Elk, Sam Menefee and Oliver DilIer.
 FILE ARTlCLES-Oil deyelopmeat work in Yuma county by California concern is forecast in the filing here with the state corporation commits sion of the articles of incorporation of the Colorado Delta Oil and Devel- opment company of Huntington Beach. Under the law foreign cor l poration must appoint an agent for every county in Arizona in which it | operates. F. C. Cannon is named as I agent for Yuma county, and is also a member of the board of directors The company is capitalized at s500,- 900 divided into like number oi shares at $1 par value. w. I. Clapp is at the head of the organization. GIVE NOTICE OF APPEAL = Notice of appeal to the supreme court from the decision of Judge | Jenckes on August 8, when he dis missed citation against Fred Koop- man, was filed yesterday by Fred C. Bolen, administrator of the estate of l William Coopman. Fred Koopmar was cited in the citation to appear before the court to show cause why he had not turned over certain funds to the estate of William Coopmar alleged to have been retained by him since the death of William Coopman Judge Jenckes quashed the citation on the grounds that Fred Koopmar had been brought into the state under a felony warrant and was therefore il custody of the state and could no
 be served with a civil summons Koopman was brought from Oregon on charge of embezzlement in con nection with the William Coopmal
 estate. The case is now pending il
 the superior court.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11
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SCHOOL STARTS SEPT. 12-An- nouncement was made yesterday by Prof. John D. Loper, superintendent of city schools, that the high school will open on September 12 and the grammar schools on September 19.
 COME FROM COAST = MT. and Mrs. D. H. Strong arrived yesterday morning after a months stay on the coast.
 UNDELvERED TELEGRAMs -l The Western Union is holding tele- grams for Herman Taylor, Grey Eagle, Charles M. Allen and Buster Watkins.
 LADIES' AID TO MEET-The Ladies Aid Society of the Zion Lutheran church will meet at the home of Mrs. Erna Batcher this af- ternoon. All members are requested to meet at the church at o'clock.
 CHARGE DlSMISSAL-On motion Of Paul Mc1yer, assistant county at torney. Justice Mckee yesterday 1,s- missed charge of grand larc ny against B. J. Stillson on ground; of lack of evidence. The complaint as made by G. B. Warren, who chara :, Stillson with taking an automobile
 SUES FOR WAGES-Suit to col- lect $715 alleged to be due him al wages was filed yesterday by Ches- ter w. Loomis against c. B. Jones Loomis alleges he was employed by Jones as a farm laborer between October 15, 1919, and December 21. 1920, at $90 a month. All of his wages except the amount asked have been paid. he says
 TAI ExAMlNATfoN-The United States civil service commits sion yesterday announced that the YnfjfiSya " vvsir7 7of inv, fav
 postal clerks will be held Sept. r.. Applications and further information can be obtained from the local secre- tary, window 10. postoffice !! INDIAN WASN'T INJURED = Dr. F. A. Pruett. who attended the Indian whose buggy was struck Tuesday night on South Center street by an automobile driven by E. w. Askins, yesterday reported the In- dian suffered only a minor bruise on the left shoulder in the accident. It had been previously reported the 1 Indian was seriously injured. COMMITTEE MEETS-The adver- tising committee of the chamber of commerce met yesterday afternoon
 with A. c. Taylor, chairman, pre-
 siding Matters of routine were dis l cussed and new advertising pro-
 posal considered. Two special sub- 1 committees were appointed, and the l next meeting of the committee will l be held on Wednesday, August 1T. | SNAKE DANCE-A letter received
 at the office of The Republican gives definitely the late of the Indian snake l dance atAMishong Novi on the Second
 Mesa six miles north of Polacca, as
 Aug. 22 Confirming a story in The
 Republican that the date of the Wal l pal dance is Aug. 25. the letter states that official announcement will not
 be made until next Sunday, but that 1 is the date
 NEW RESIDENTs-H. D. Winger,
 Mesa real estate man, declared yes terday that he had brought to the
 valley between March l and August
 l, 62 people, including men, women
 and children. Most of the families
 represented purchased property MT. Winger believes this is a record for
 inducing new residents to cone to this section. He expects the num-
 Der to be materially larger by Decem- | Der 1.
 TO ATTEND CELEBRATION =
 Although the Rotary club will not be l able to postpone its luncheon on Fri
 day. A. c. Taylor, e-president. an-
 nounced yesterday that large mum
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11

vertising. you have achieved. You
 have purchased thereby advertising which $100.000 could not have bought
 The city is indebted to you in a sum
 which it cannot repay. but it will an-
 swer every call you make upon it in
 the future, so that there can be no
 doubt of your going to Atlantic City in 1922 and returning to Phoenix
 with the highest honors them
 The drill team followed Rice's ad-
 dress with ringing Arizona cheer, after which the Atheod club Quar- tette sang Kentucky Babe" Capt. H. C. Russell then made a few re-
 marks concerning the team and the high character of it's personnel. after | which Royal w. Lescher. president of the Kiwanis club. announced that the
 members of the team are to be the guests of that organization at lunch- con at the Y. M. c. A. next Tuesday noon. l Dennis Gleason, who had enter tained at the piano during the dinner,
 then sang My Rosary" playing his I own piano accompaniment, after which J. J. Duffy sang the chorus of Brother Bill" an Elks song which
 won much favorable comment during
 the convention
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11

Notification has been received by the Phoenix chamber of commerce of a vote by the membership of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in favor of a general federal turnover tax on all business transac- tions. The business organizations comprising the chamber declared themselves for this form of sales tax in referendum that has just been completed.
 AS a result of this referendum and a previous one on taxation, taken six months ago, the chamber has sub gram which included the following proposals
 Repeal of excess profit taxes
 Repeal of war excise taxes, both those on transportation and commu- nication, and those levied in relation to particular businesses.
 A tax on all turnovers to bring in such revenues lost through these re- peals as the governments necessities require.
 Decentralization of administration of income taxation.
 Ascertainmert by the government of any tax based on income before payment.
 A court or CQuIlS Ol ldA dPPCoiS sC be entirely separate and independent of the treasury department. Net losses and inventory losses in any taxable year to cause redeter- imitation of taxation on income of the previous year.
 An exchange of property of a like | or similar nature to be. considered merely as a replacement. Gains realized from the sale of capital assets to be subject to lower rates than income received from bus mess or other current activities. | Income from any new Issues oi securities, which lawfully may be made subject to federal tax, to be
 taxable.
 | Exemption of American citizens
 resident abroad from the American
 tax upon income derived abroad ano not rennitted to the United States. More than 500 business organiza-
 tions voted in the referendum just
 completed. A preliminary canvas, shows that the most general demand
 after a virtually unanimous demand | in the previous referendum for re- peal of the excess profits tax, is fol
 repeal of the taxes on freight ant express charges, passenger fares ant 1 Pullman charges. and messages-i. e. LOT an eIQ tO tDC Wdi SA1AcC to4C' on transportation and communica ton. For repeal of these excise taxe' there were 1.443 votes to 290 vote Il against.
 The various organizations are en T titled to from one to ten votes, base' on their membership strength. Il The next largest vote is for repea of war excise taxes levied in connec
 ton with particular businesses. Q
 ranging from automobiles and thei
 accessories, through theater tickets
 beverages, candy, jewelry. insurance
 wearing apparel, musical instru ments. etc, to chewing gum. The excess profits tax and the ex else taxes, the removal of which tn chamber urges, have been estimate 1, to produce more than billion dollar
 in revenue. So far as the govern
 ment's necessities require n replace ment of the revenue lost ti1roug , these repeals the voting which ha |
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11

 bales during the month. Last years crop totaled 13,4o0.000 bales.
 The condition of corn in Arizona on August l was S5 per cent, com pared with S2 one month ago. The present outlook is for a crop of about S13.000 bushels. as against 644,000 bushels in 1920. Detailed county estimates of this years acre age are as follows: Yavapai, $500; Maricopa, 5000: Navajo, 4,0e0; Gra- ham. 2.5o0; Gila, 2.o0o; Apache and Cochise each 2.000; Greenlee. 1900; Pima, 1900; Apache and Santa Cruz each 1000; and the remainder of the state, 1900 acres. For the entire country the forecast is 3.033.e00,0o0 bushels decline of 90.000.o00 bushels during the month. Last l 000, 900 bushels. The five-year aver age production is 2,19S,000,00o l bushels.
 | Oats conditions on August 1 were | 90 per cent, which forecasts an aver age yield of BIS bushels and a total production of 794.000 bushels. It is probable that a large part of the Arizona acreage will be cut for hay. Last year the total production l of grain was placed at 4S1,000 bushels. Counties reporting the largest acreage this year are: Mari copa, 5000 acres. Apache. $500; | Coconino, 4,000; Navajo, 1,700: and Greenlee, 600. For the United States the outlook is for a crop of about 1,137 100000 bushels. compared with 1,526, 100000 bushels last year and 1,433, 100000 bushels, the five-year average.
 Big Hay Crop
 Hay conditions in Arizona or August l forecast a crop of about 462, 900 tons, compared with 3S1,00t tons in 1920. This year a large acreage of new alfalfa was planted in the Salt River and Yuma valleys which has resulted in an increas, of about 15 per cent in the state: acreage Maricopa county report! 75, 900 acres; Graham, 11,000; Yuma 10000; Pinal, 4,000; Apache, $500 Coconino, 5000; Yavapai. 5000 Pima, 4,000; Navajo, 2.500; Cochise 5000 and Gila. 1000 acres. For tn United States the forecast is S6, OOO. .O0O tons. This compares witt 91, 100000 tons last year and S6 mil , lion tons, the five-year average pro duction.
 The condition of Arizona potatoe ! on August 1 was 80 per cent, whicl forecasts a crop of about 44S,00 bushels. compared with 45o,oo bushels in 1920 The entire stat acreage is estimated at 5000 c which HOO acres are in Coconin and 1000 acres in Maricopa count,
 Apache, Navajo and Yavapai eac | report 400 acres. For the Unite States, the forecast is 316 millio bushels, a decline of 61 millio bushels since July l. The crop ha been greatly damaged in man
 states by the long continued hea f and dry weather. Last year th 5. production was 431 million bushel a while the five-year average produc d tion is 371 million bushels. a Cantaloupe shipments from u IT Salt River valley totaled 1,459 car
 compared with LAC in 1920, 1921 . 1919, 1,173 in 1918. 1914 in 1917, st .s in 1916, 490 in 1915, and 562 in 191
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11
ARIZONA CROPS
 IMP PROvE WITH
 RECENT RAINS
Conditions Show Big I'm provement During Past month = Barley A nd Wheat Yields Below Normal

That Arizona crop conditions con- ditions continued to improve during the past month fis shown by the federal crop report just issued by the l0 al office of the bureau of mar
 cts and crop estimates. There is a marked improvement in the dry land areas where the drought has been relieved by excellent rains Range pastures especially show a decided improvement. the condition having increased 25 points since July 1. The bulk of the small grain crops was harvested under favorable conditions. Yields of barley and wheat were below the average, but the total production was larger than last year, due to the increased acre. age.
 The average yield of winter wheat is estimated at 21 bushels and the Last year the average yield was about "A bushels and the total pro- duction S64,000 bushels. The low yields for this year were due to poor preparation of seed bed, unseason- ably warm weather in April, late pasturing, and lack of irrigation water in the upper and middle Gila valley. County estimates of the acreage this year are as follows: Maricopa. 23.000; Graham, 5000; Pinal, 4.0O0: Coconino. $500; Pima, 1,500; Apache. 1,200; Navajo and Yuma each 1000; Yavapai, 500; and the remainder of the state, 1900 acres. For the United States, the forecast August was for a com bined winter and spring wheat crop of about 755 million bushels. a de- crease of 51 million bushels since the forecast of July l. This would be 29 million bushels less than was produced last year and 72 million bushels less than the average pro- duction for the past five years. Arizona barley conditions at time of harvest were 80 per cent of nor
 nal, which indicates an average yield of SIP bushels, or total pro- duction of 905,000 bushels. This is about 200,0 ,000 bushels more than was | produced in 1920. Counties report 1 Maricopa, 100000; Graham, 5000;
 Yuma, 2.000; Pinal and Apache eacf . 1000; and Yavapai. 500 acres. Fol 1 the United States, the forecast i! for a crop of I'll million bushels. (
 decline of 13 million bushels during the month. Last year the produc.
 tion was POP million bushels Th' five-year average production i. about POS million bushels.
 Pima Crop 35,ooo Bales
 l The condition of Arizona cottor
 was S9 per cent of normal. whici
 forecasts a crop of about 47.00i bales. Of this amount 35.000 bale,
 will be of the Pima variety If loni
 staple. Last year the state pro duced S3.o0o bales of Pima ans 20. 900. bales.-of~ short. staples 20
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11
Wilson To Meet
 New Champ In
 Jersey Labor Day

BOSTON, Aug. 10.-Martin Killilea, manager of Johnny Wilson, an- been matched by Tex Rickard to meet Bryan Downey in a 12-round mo- decision bout at Jersey City on Labor day.
 the gate receipts and Downey 20 per cent. Both men are to weigh 160 pounds at 10 o'clock in the morning. They will enter the ring at p. m-
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11

The police department of Kansas City. Mo, in trying to organize bat talion of M. P's" to aid the local police force in patrolling the city properly during the national conven- ton of the American Legion early this fall, cannot find one former se-- vice man to accept the position.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11

total of s226, 6,4s6, ss1s4 has been disbursed by the government in set clement of compensation claims of former service men disabled as re- suit of wounds, injuries or disease, and of claims of dependents of war veterans who were killed or died.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11

LOST, on South Center or desert roae. leg ding south of Center, Max well spard~wheel and 30 by 31s tire. Reward # returned to Leatherman, Arizona Auto School, Adams and Fifth avenue.
 FURNISHED, Cal. bungalow, two lots: ideal location, on car line. See Clopton. Phone 1441. blk
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11
BIRTHS AND DEATHS
 DURING JUNE TALLY

Vital statistics for the month of June show 51 births and 51 deaths. In the matter of births there was close race between baby boys and baby girls, the first running up a score of 26 and winning by one over the weaker sex
 There is a warning to the unmar- ried in the death report, which shows that of the 51 who died 2S were sim gle and IT were married. Two were divorced, and three widowed. Of the number who died during the month 32 were men and 19 women.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11

Since the signing of the armistice Germany destroyed 14,721 airplanes and aerohydroplanes, and 24.0s mo- tors, besides having delivered to the allies, 2.775 airplanes and aerohydro planes, and 1900 motors.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11
WATER REPORT
wEArHER EoREcAsr

Arizona: Fair west, unsettled east portion Thursday and Friday, prob ably showers Thursday; little change in temperature.
 New Mexico: Unsettled Thursday and probably Friday; showers and thunderstorms north and east DOT tions; little change in temperature.
 Southern California: Fair.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11
sos south seventh Avenue

More than ss.5oo. 900 was expended by the American Red Cross for the relief of disabled ex-service men and their families during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1921.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11

Four hundred and seventy-five thousand German soldiers fell on the soil of France during the World war. Their bodies are given the same at tention accorded the French dead and taken to the special Gods acres. where they are reinterred with all the honors due . fallen enemy.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-11

According to General H. T. Allen, comma nding the American forces in Germany, 99 of the roo soldiers on the Rhine are against going home.