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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17

missed when the Georgia court sus-
tanned demurrer of the federal re-
serve bank.
An appeal was then taken to the So
prcmc court.
Governor Harding of the federal re-
serve board said tonight that tho su :
prone courts decision will not inter
fere with the check clearing functions
OF tho federal reserve banks and thosc
banks will continue to collect charges
drawn on those banks which are listed
on tho par lists.
The opinion Of tho supreme court
does not deny the legal authority of
the federal reserve bank to collect
charges on non member banks by
making presentations thereof at the
counter Governor Harding said. "but
holds merely that non member banks
may he entitled to relief " they can
prove that tho federal reserve bank
malcvolcntly intends to accumulate
checks and present them in an man
datory manner for the sole purpose of
niurinE the banks upon which ths
checks are drawn"
In opposing tho suit, counsel for the
federal reserve board denied that 1t
intended any Illegal act and assert
cd that par collection of checks would
save more than $4,000. 600 "a year to
the public.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17

A friendly scufflinE match resulted
In Dave Bradley, son of william
Bradley, Pueblo police officer. being
shot thru tho right arm. and Joe
Poadon. ago 81. receiving badly
lacerated left eye yesterday afternoon
at 3s2o o'clock Mt tho Jockey Club
Rlende roadhousc Ben Francisco
proprietor of the Jockey Club. known
as THE Frog" and Peadon were ar
rested by Detective Mcdonald and
Officers Porter and Olsen. who
answered. n call that Francisco had
shot man" The prisoners were
held for county authorities.
According to Francisco. Bradley,
an unidentified friend of his. and
Pcadon were indulging in n friendly
tuSsle in yard back of the Jockey
Club. Without warning Bradley is
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
SWAMPEO WITH
SUGGESTIONS ON
REVISION OF TAX

Washington. n. c., May 16-The sem
ate finance committee was swamped
at hearings today with suggestions for
revision of the federal tax laws. 1t
heard for the first time a defense Of
the excess profits tax as we'll as pleas
for reduced taxes and elimination of
alleged discriminatory provisions
against business.
c. C. Hanch, OF Indianapolis. and G.
NJ. Graham, Of Buffalo. speaking for
the National Automobile Chamber of
Commerce were chief witnesses from
the industrial ranks and urged re-
moval of the excess profits, luxury, ex-
else, transportation and consumption
taxes.
H A. Harris of Chicago. a certified
public accountant was the champion of
the excess profits tax. Mr.. Harris
also urged exemption Of corporation
dividends from personal income sur
taxes. --
Frank f. seidman, of Grand Rapids.
Michigan. took still another tack on
the profits taxes question, suggesting
a tax on undistributed earnings OF
corporations to make good losses caus-
ed by repeal OF the profits tax.
Attempts Of officials during the war
| to differentiate between essential and
nom essential industries has left bad
spots in the nations commercial life
said Mr.. Graham.
Mr. .Hanch stressed the need of the
country for .en equilibrium between
supply and demand. He declared in
creasing the tax burden. would mak'
moro remote restoration Of the bust
ness balance. which he said was nee
cessary for an early revival OF com
merce and industry. The subject ol
high taxes got onto the senate floor to-
day.
Senate IAFollettc. Republican. oi
| Wisconsin. a member of the commit
tee charged that there was a definite
trend among members of tho finance
committee ''to shift the tax burden
from the rich to the great common
people,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
Two CASUALTIES IN R0ADHOUSE SCUFFLE

said to have hit Peadon smartly in
the left eye, closing that member.
Peadon then lost his temper and
chose to fight Bradley and his
friend.
This so incensed Bradley that he is
said 10 have drawn n knife. Fran
cisco attempted to act in tho role of
peace maker, but his efforts wcre not
appreciated, 1t is said. and Bradley
cndeavored to take charge OF the
premises.
1t was at this time that Francisco,
or The Frog" secured large
Western model Colts AS and shot
Bradley thru tho right arm. the bullet
grazing the skin.
Bradley and his friend then ran
from the place across n small open
space. being shot at by Francisco.
Francisco is said to have shot six
times at the fleeing men.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
MEXICAN IS SAID
TO BE A LEPER

Jerome. Ariz. May 1s.-Alfonso
Camaega Mexican who c8mo hero
is months ago from Ajo. was pro-
nounced 4 ieper hy local physicians
and today was put under guard to
Isolate him from other persons. His
two brothers who had been living
with him here disappeared as soon as
tho nature Of CamaeAs's Illness was
determined.
After examination by a local ply
sician. Camaega was taken before the
county medical society Mt Prescott to
have his disease diagnosed. Physi-
clans said tina. microscopic tests re-
vealcd the presence Of leprosy bacilli
in great numbers. Both state and
federal health officers have been
notified.
Local phvsicians said they believed
there was little danger of spread of
the disease
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17

A short time alter. Bradley. be-
coming separated from his friend re-
turned to tho Jockey Club and
talked 1t over with Francisco. At
that time there seemed to be no en-
nifty between the men. 1t ie said.
Bradley's friend. however called the
city police station and requested that
an ambulance he sont to tho Rose
lawn cemetery gates.
The police answered the cali, ar
rested Francisco and Peadon and
SORT young Bradley to st. Mary's hos
pital where he is said to be resting
easily.
Peadon and Francisco are being
held for the county authorities. Pea
don gave his address as tho Jockey
Club and his occupation as a rail-
road fireman. Francisco gave his resi-.
dcnco address as 316,a South Union
avenue.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
U. S. WINS z
VICTORIES IN
HIGH COURT
Controversies Involving
Interpretation OF In
come Provisions
Settled

Washington. D. c.. May 1e.-Thru
the government won two important
victories in controversies involving in
| depreciation of income provisions of
the revenue acts of 1916 and 1917.
Increased value of capital asset
could not be added to Invested CAPT
| tal' the court ruled in the appeal of
| the Labelle Iron works, an Ohio con-
cern, from a running by treasury Of
| ficials but on the contrary must be
considered in computing profits of the
| corporation on which the taxes were to
| be assessed.
| In the other decision, the court ruled
| that inheritance or succession taxes.
paid to state could not he deducted
| from the net estate taxed under the
! revenue act"
This suit was characterized by a
high government official "as the most
| important legal suit, affecting federal
finances to arise in several decades !"
The specific point at issue was
whether ore lands in the Mesabe rang.
of Minnesota, purchased for $3.50. 900
prior to 1904 could be returned by the
iron company at a new valuation of
ten million dollars in 1917 the increase
being covered by a stock issue and
carried under invested capital We
think the meaning of the act as to in
vested capital is clear" said Justice
Pitney in delivering the decisitn.
lxxxx "it defined this term to mean.
| CD actual cash paid in, (2) actual cash
value at, the time of payment of as
| sets other than cash paid and t3) paid
| in or earned surplus and undivided
profits used or employed in the busi-
ness but not to include money or other
property borrowed.
when speaking Of the capital Of a
| business corporation or partnership to
invest imports laying out OF money
or moneys worth with view to OBJ
tanning income or profit from the con-
duct of business.
ITO adhere to this restricted mean
ing and avoid exaggerated valuation
tho craftsman Of the act rcsorted Il
the test of including nothing bu
money OF moneys worth, actually con
tributed or converted in exchange q"
shares of capital stock or actually ac
uuircd thru the business activities q
tho corporation or partnership ant
coming in ab extra by way Of increas.
over tho original capital stock. How
consistently this was carried out be.
comes evident as the section (sectior
2o0 is examined X xxxx.
, Tho same controlling thought is
carried into tho proviso. Every line
showed evidence OF a legislative pur.
nosc to confne the account to such
items as were paid for In stock or fol-
shares issued for II. and to their val
! ues at time Of such payment"
Hundreds OF millions of dollars ir
ing but few partnerships or corpora.
L.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
OVER A
FENCE LEADS TO
DEATH OF RANCHER
Special to The Chieftain:

Special to The Chieftain:
Walsenburg. Colo. May 16-9arfleld
Calland was shot twice and almost in
stantly killed by Sam Hand at the d.
viding line of their respective ranches.
short distance north and west Of
Rattlesnake Buttcs and close to the
Pueblo county line. Sunday evening at
T:45 o'clock.
Hand gave himself up to the sherifrs s
office. and is lodged in tho county jail:
though he does not so positively state.
Il is hintcd he will claim self defense.
An Inquest viii he held Tuesday.
calltnd was 70 years old and mar
ried. Hand is about so and has a wife
and daughter five years old.
Both families have resided in the
Rattlesnake Butte region for three or
four years. and most of that time there
has existed fucd over the line be-
tween their ranches. particularly with
regard to the sharing of expense of
division fence. 1t is said that finally
Hand put up fence at his own cx-
pensc. and when completed, Calland
tied to it, Hand. It is stated. cut the
wires and told Cal1and to build a fcnco
of his own.
Then the wives OF the men took up
the quarrel. and last week a warrant
was sworn out charging Mrs. Calland
with shooting at Mrs. Hand. She was
arrested and brought to walsenburg,
and. giving bond she was released.
II is understood the women attended
q dance in the neighhorhood on Satur-
day evening. at which several Pueblo
men and women who own land in tho
vicinity, were present.
Hand used a 1910 Savage rifle; tho
bullets struck Calland in the shoulder
and chest. one bullet lodging in tho
spinal column. Death was almost in
stantaneous.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
PRISON TO
COMMIT SUICIDE
Daring Convict Breaks Prison and
Takes Hostages With
Him

Rawlins. wyo.. May is-h Riscnrdo,
81 years old. servinE n term OF fifteen
year for automobile theft IN Wyom-
inE penitentiary hero shot and Killed
himself on prairie south of Rawlins
today after making one of tho most
daring escapes on record from the
Wyoming prison. After forcing War
den Frank o. Haskell to unlock the
door of his cell while with drawn re-
volver he forced the prison physician.
Or. RAYMOND Baker. and +. e. Major.
who had come to attend Biscardo. be
lievtng he WAS i'll to line IN against the
wall he entered into an agreement
with the warden to hold the two men
as hostages until he made his escape.
Leaving the prison with the three
men covered. Biscardo took possession
of the physician's automobile, order
ing him to drive the machine with Mr..
Major in the front scat with him. The
convict sat in the rear, mis- revolver
pointed at the two men. Tho warden
was given instructions not to follow
until they had proceeded three blocks
under penalty of death of the two
hostages. The chase was taken up by
the warden and deputy Warden Keefe.
after the first automobile passed tho
line indicated by Riscardo. Three
miles from Rawlins Major took a dee-
perate chance at liberty and leaped
from the machine into saEehrush ny
the roadside. He WAS uninjured and
Biscardo made no attempt to recap
ture him.
The first automobile gradually drew
away from tho pursuing machine, until
1t was forced to stop sixteen miles
from Rawlns. owing to engine trouble.
Fearing n plant to tran him tho con-
vict investigated the engine himself.
Leaving tho physician he ran n short
distance to hide himself from tho pur-
suing party. He took refuge in tho
brush. when tho wardcn's car drew
up shot was heard and Biscardo was
found dead, one bullet havoing passed
into his brain.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
MORE DEATHS
IN DISORDERS
IN IRELAND
; Arrests In Connection
With Sim Fem Raids
In London

Dublin, May 16.-Attacks on the 20
lice and military occurred last night
and today. A constable was killed and
sergeant and another constable
wounded as they were leaving church
in Dansha. county Tipperary. last
night.
A bomb was thrown at a military
lorry in crowded Frederick street here
today. In the shooting which followed
four civilians were wounded.
Cork, May 16.-(By The Associated
Press)-An attack was made on the
1t took the form of attempts to snipe
the guard. The guard replied with ma
chine guns and sent up signal lights
which brought strong military force
from the barracks and the attacking
party was dispersed.
This was the third attack within
two months.
London. Eng. May 1s.-CBy The As
ISOLATED Press)-Three arrests have
been made by the police in connection
with Saturdays nights attacks on resi-
dence in London and its subprbs which
relatives of the members of the Royal
Irish constabulary attributed to
Sim Fen campaign to terrorize Lon
don. A number of houses and other
wounded one probably mortally.
Dublin. May 1s.-(By The Associated
Press)-Premier Lloyd George. says
the Frcemans Journal today, has Of
fercd to meet Esmonn de Valera, or
other Irish leaders. without conditions.
Mr. de Valera, adds the newspaper, re-
piled that il the premier made such
statement public. he (de Valera)
would give public reply.
Early this month a conference took
place between Eamonn dc Valera and
Sir James Craig. the Ulster premier
designate. at which these two leaders
of their respective sections Of opinion
| in Ireland talked over the situation.
| The meeting was said to have been
without tangible results. with respect
to the warfare in Ireland. but the fact
| tina, II was held WIS commented upon
in Dublin Castle and other circles as a
hopeful sign.
Dublin. May 1s.-(By The Associated
Press)-Four persons. one n woman
were killed in County Galway last
night by men lying in ambush at Bal
| lyfurn.
Those killed were District Inspector
Blake and Mrs. Blake. Captain Corn
wallis. a son of Colonel F. s. Corn
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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
" COMMUNISTS ARE
ARRESTED IN BUCHAREST

Bucharest. May 1s.-Thc police to-
day entered the Eumanian communist
congress and arrested "a persons in
Guiding three members of the cham
ber of deputies after the minority
members of the congress had pro-
tested against tho validity of vote
by the majority in favor Of unuunli-
fled adherence to the third intcrna
tionale. The police allcGc that tho
communists have received a subsidy
in Jewels from Moscow.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
5000 PERSONS AT
D ANDREA BURIAL

Chicago, ILL.,, May 1s.-Anthony
D'Andrea, political and labor leader
and the fourth victim of a cam
paign of assassination, the out
growth of a political feuG in the
nineteenth ward. was buried today,
more than 5000 persons on foot
and in automobiles following the
body TO the grave.
The church having forbidden its
last rites for D'Andrea the final
services were conducted over his
flower covered bronze casket while
it rested in the street before his
home on the spot where he was
shot.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17

her: that he slashcd her on the arm
and leg, then returned and slashed d
his own throat.
In his opening statement Mr.. Mar
tin stated that this was the most
puzzling case that had ever come
under his notice. There had been
bad blood in the family for a con-
siderable time. hc stated: he then
went on to relate what he termed
our story" to the effect that At 10
O'Clock on the night of February %.
kohlich went into tho room where
the wife and h>tle girls occupied one
bed and he tho other. He asked his
wife II she WAS asleep. and she said
it was none or his business. He went
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
DOG SWIMS WITH
WOMAN TO SAFETY

London. May l6.-Four American
women engaged In relief work at
Constantinople narrowly escaped
drowning in the Bosphorus yesterday.
says the Constantinople correspond
cnt of the Daily Mail. They we're in
a rowboat in mid-strcam. when II
sprang a leak. and quickly sank. A
Miss Cushman sank. but upon rising,
managed to seize her dog by the COL
lar and the animal dragged her to
safety. Miss Aslers and Mrs. uhls
swan ashore. The fourth member
of the party was Miss Caldwell.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17
BRITISH SEND WARSHIPS
INTO SOUTHERN CHINA

Washington. May 1s.-British au-
thorities at Hong Kong have sent
river Gunboats to operate against the
southern China forces in KwankhIng
province. according to n cabled mes
sage of protest from DR.. Sun Vat Sen.
south Chinese leader. received here
by his agent Ma 500.
please appeal to the people of the
United States to help stop this
crime the message said. "and also
wire the British government pleading
that this inhuman act be stopped i'm
m cd lat tply"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-17

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John Says:

Capacity is 4 word that
has become obsolete since pro-
hbition went into effect in
the United States.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-11-25
New Elder to Preach.

Rev. j. M. Pickens, the new Pre-
siding Elder of the Union City Dis
trict, will preach at the Methodist
Church next Sunday at pm. Broth
er Pickens is a new man to many in
this section and we extend to all a
cordial invitation to hear him. We
want to receive him with as much
cordiality as possible and make him
feel at home, among us. We hope
great things will come to the district
during the year through his wise
leadership.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-11-25
Card of Thanks.

To the many friends who admin
istered to us in our sad bereavement,
helping us in every way possible and
furnishing SO many beautiful flow
ers during the sickness or our dear
father, Frank B. Taylor, with CRATE
fulr-hearts we wish to express our
lasting gratitude, and may God bless
and keep you is our prayer.-By the
family.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-11-25
An Appreciation.

To our many friends who haze
been so interested and who have Of
fered so many kind words of condo
lence during the illness of our daugh-
ter, We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation. We are
glad to be able to say she is improv-
ing rapidly.
MR.. AND MRS. p. LYMAN.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-11-25
Baptist Church.
A. r. McGEHEE, Pastor.

Sunday school, $3.50 am.
Morning worship, 1900 am.
Evening worship, 2 pm.
B. Y. b. u, 6:15 pm.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday Z pm.
Subject for Sunday morning,
Making America Christian"
Evening subject, "The Withered
Fig Tree"
Special music by the choir at both
services Sunday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-11-25
HAVE YOU A COUGH?
Here's How to Get Rid Of the Cough
and Rebuild the Body

Greenback, Tenn.-.In the winter Of
1916 had the LaGrippe very bad and
had very hard cough. The doctor got
me up and going about, but did not feel
well and could not do anything. In De
cember, 1917, / was taken down again
with LaG Grippe, also had cough. ] ached
all over and my back hurt SO ! could not
stand but few minutes at time. The
doctor attended me until February, then
/ sent for DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. By the time had taken half
of my first bottle was feeling better. l
took eight bottles in all and then felt as
well as ] ever did. l think the Golden
Medical Discovery saved my life. =
Geneva L. Wallace.
Procure the Discovery in tablets or
liquid from your neighborhood druggist
or send 1Oc to DR.. Pierce's lnvalids, Ho-
tel in Buffalo, N. Y, for trial pkg. of
the tablets and write for free medical
advice.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-11-25
The Commercial, Union City, Tenn.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2s, 1921.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Call $50 for Bon Air.

blanket.-Har Walker Furn. Co
Mrs. John Cox has returned from
! visit to Arkansas
Mr.. Neil Thompson, of Mason Hall
was a Monday visitor.
Go to Corum's for Fresh BreaC
and Cakes.
Miss Stevie Garrison is visiting a
Mason Hall this week.
Mrs. Marvin Woods, of Martin, wal
visitor here this week.
Fresh Bread and Cakes at Co
runs.
Mr.. Henry Wall was a Thanks
giving visitor in Memphis.
We are glad to see Mr.. Jack Isbel
out after two weeks illness
-Roller-screened nut coal at I'm
ion City Ice & Coal Co.
DIR. R. M. Little, of Dresden, was
visitor this week in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. HalkGlover. of Wood
land, were here for the holidays.
"A fine assortment of blankets al
Harpoie-W Walker Furn. Co.
Mrs. Walter Reynolds is visiting
relatives and friends in Little Rock
Ark.
Mrs. Ina Mailing Kerr, of Tampa
Fla, is visitor this week in Union
City.
-Bettcr get your blanket at Har-
pole-Walker Furn. Co.
Miss valla Rudolph, of Paris, is a
visitor at the home of Mrs. Mamie
Little.
\ Mrs. J. R. Moffatt, of Troy, was a
visitor this week on Try street with
Mrs. Cordie Garth.
Sec Corum & Jacksons big line
sweaters at sale prices.
Master Junior Kee, of Jackson, is
visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Bryan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Reeves, of Rives,
were in the city this week visiting
Mrs. Nan Reeves.
What you need most is blanket
now.-Harpole-W Furn. Co.
Miss Euline Cummings, of Rives,
was Thanksgiving guest in the
home of Mrs. w. l.. Bryan.
Mr.. Fred Casebere, of Meridian,
Miss, was here this week visiting his
mother, Mrs. Laura Casebere.
Go to Corum's for nice box of
Jacobs Candy-Made Last Night.
Miss Charlotte Warterfield, of
Nashville, is visiting at The Beeches
with Mr.. and Mrs. III. o. Head.
The friends of Mr.. w. P. Vance re-
greet his illness. Mr.. Vance has been
at home sick for two weeks or more.
j. L. Ransom, Jr., of Harpole-
Walkers has a cedar chest.
Little Miss Eunice Jordan went to
Paris this week to visit her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Barker.
Mrs. j. j. Cherry, of Nashville, is
visiting at the home of her sister,
Mrs. sohn ELAN, East Vine street.
DO you sleep warm now? Get a
blanket arpo,c- Walker Furn. Co.
Mrs. w. j. Erwin, Mr.. Paul Err
win and Mrs. Homer Clark, of Troy,
were in the city this week as visitors.
Mrs. w. t. Vaught, Of Number
Three, has moved to Union City and
the friends are glad to welcome her.
Buy your Sensible Christmas
Present at Corum & Jackson's big
sale.
Mr.. Joe Latimer, of Waukesha,
Wis, was in the city yesterday on
his way to Barlow, Fla, Tor the win
ter
Paint the old house for Christ
mas. Talk to use about it.--Red
Spot Paint & Glass Co.
Miss Thelma Epps, of Columbus,
KY, is here visiting in the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Milliken in Union
City.
Subscriptions taken for all mag
C. L. Rulings, Phone
SOB. 37-4t
Mrs. L. o. Brown, of PARIS, was
visitor this week in the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. W. ]. Edwards, Division
street.
Our mammoth stock of wall pa
per has arrived.-Red Spot Paint &
IIass Co.