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The Washington times., 1921-02-12
FILING
TAXRETURNS
Collectors Prepare for Rush in
Last Two Weeks Previous
To Time Limit.

The Governments tax collecting
machine has been set in motion 10
gather in from Taxpayers and cor
porations, taxes on incomes and
profits made last year. by March
Is, all returns must be filed with
collectors, of internal revenue in
each of the sixty-four revenue dis
tricts, accompanied by at least one
fourth Of the tax due. Taxpayers,
as in former years, are allowed TO
pay their tax in four quarterly in
stallments.
BASIS UNCHANGED.
Tox payments this year on last
years earnings will be on they same
BASIS per cent normal tax on tax
able income up to $4,000 in excess
OF the exemption of $1,000 for single
and 81, 900 for married persons. Above
$4,000 In excess of the exemptions,
the normal tax Is $ per cent on the
balance OF taxable income. The sur
tax ranges from | TO 90 per cent on
net incomes ranging above $4,000.
Collectors report that returns are
now being filed from all parts OF rhe
United states by taxpayers who have
figured their liability to the Govern
fHtnt. Must ol TIC Itlul ne hc"'N'''
probably will not be filed until the
last two weeks before the time limit
expires for the first installmenr. To
handle the expected volume Of work
additional forces will be added to
collectors stats in all parts OF the
country.
The Internal Revenue Bureau Is
unable to make an accurate caicula-
ton OF the probable Smount Of this
years tax collection. II viii run
around s4.OO0.O0O, 900. and probably
wei labove that mark, sope experts
say. The collections in the fiscal year
1920 amounted to s5.407 100000. an
increase of about 40 per cent above the
preceding year This year, however.
an expected slump in excess PROFITS
taxes and income taxes also. proba-
bly, will reduced the collections fully
81 900, OOO.0 under the figures for
1920.
Personal TAXPAYERS.
The bulk OF taxes will come from
the so-called personal taxpayers.
Nearly 100000 personal tax re
turns were filed last year. and ap-
proximately the same number of re-
turns will be made this year. Fully
taxes upon incomes OF $1,000 and
three fourths of this number pay
under. Among those to file tax
returns will be more than 100000
women. Last year women paid into
the Treasury a quarter of a billion
dollars in taxes.
The bureau announced toda that
collectors have completed distribution
to taxpayers OF missionaries and
forms to be executed and filled with
in the time limit. To aid taxpayers
tho Government has in OperatiOn
nearly 200 division headquarters in
various parts OF the country to facilt-
tate the work of the collectors and
disseminate required information.
The forms distributed this year. es-
pecially for the personal tax returns,
have been to some extent simplified,
and it is expected this will operate to
speed the assembling of the returns
after filing.
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CON sTRUCTIVE FEATURES.

Long sighted traders have begun to
pick up stocks They expect the
lethargy to end abruptly one of these
days. followed by sudden rally.
Several constructive movements are
under way, including the copper H.
nancing, the probable payments by
the Government to the railroads and
further cutting of steel prices. 1t
is figured that any strong interest
could bring about substantial
movement without much trouble.
which. once started. might continue
for some weeks. No sustained move
ment, however. is expected until
next month.
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STEEL PRICE CUTS.

The cutting OF steel prices Is re-
garded as containing constructive
features in that 1t may bring about a
bigger demand. The expected pas
sage OF the Winslow bill should In
crease the demand for both rails and
equipment. The decline in many or
the steel shares. it is felt. has dis
counted the reductions in prices now
being announced. with spring ap-
preaching, something Is to be looked
for in the way OF relieving tho hous-
ing shortage. A constructions pro-
granmc OF any magnitude would call
for both copper and steel. and, with
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
ROYAL DUTCH FINANCING.

The Royal Dutch-Shell Transport
Petroleum group, it is rumored. are
contemplating further new financing
in this country. While many traders
are bearish on the oil stocks gem
orally, they have refrained from sell
ing Royal Dutch owing to the absence
an authentic information as to it's
plars. The company has important
connections the world over, and its
possibilities are such that any
optimistic news would probably re-
suit in a sudden rebound Of the stock.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
SUCCEEDS MIR. COLLINS.

At a meeting OF the executive COM
mittee OF the State bank division Of
the American Bankers Association.
held in New Orleans. February and
7, II. A. McCauley. president OF the
Sapuhpa State Bank of Sapulpa, Okla,
was elected chairman of the executive
committee to succeed the late Fred
Collins. vice president of the Bank
of Commerce & Trust Company Of
Memphis, Tenn. who died on January
Is.
The commits Ne adopted a resolution
recommending legislation in all States
where necessary, enabling State
banks to invest in capital stock OF
Edge Bill corporations.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
holding Your
Destiny

You, alone, must plan your
own destiny. Molding ones
destiny is work that goes on
and on. Young or old-a mans
progress depends upon himself.
success today does not insure
against failure tomorrow. Nor
does failure in the past prevent
success in the future.
Our First Mortgage Notes, Sc
cured on improved Washington
real estate, are an investment
nucleus about which independ-
ence, success and happiness
gather. These notes are safe
guarded by conservative valua-
lions and REINFORCED by contin-
ually increasing equities
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION AND
OIL CORPORATION.

In connection with the receivership
at Richmond. Va. for the Empire
Transportation and OIL Corporation.
operating in Mexico. Henry l..
Doherty 4 Company state that the
application for receiver was made by
the Cities Fuel and Power Company,
subsidiary of Cities Service Com
pany In order TO protect moneys
advanced to the Empire Transporta-
ton and Oil Corporation. which is
not a subsidiary OF Cities Service
Company.
Holton II. Scott, general manager
OF the Doherty Operating Company.
In charge OF operation OF all Cities
Service Company subsidiaries, was
appointed receiver by the Federal
court with T.. l.. Bemiss. president
OF the Richmond Trust Company. as
joint receiver.
Cities Fuel and Power Company.
the Cities Service Company sub
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Bond Issue Authorized.

The Nashville, Chattanooga q st.
Louis Railway Company today was
granted authority by the interstate
Commerce Commission to sell $4,000
principal amount. OF It's first consol"
dated mortgage per cent gold cOu-
ron bonds now in It's treasury. In re-
endorsement for monies expended In
thu retiseaaent Of uadeslyiag bondA.
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Hooking to Issue Bonds.
- w " MA az or

The Hooking Valley Railway Com
pany today was granted authority py
the Interstate Commerce Commission
to issue s2O37 900 OF its general
mortgage bonds, Series A, ana 10
pledge s2,22O, 900 of it's general mort
gage bonds, Series A, with the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury as security for a
loan out OF the revolving fund.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
WHITE MOTOR OPERATIONS.

Plants Of the White Motor Com
pany are reported to be operating
about four days a week, and unless
conditions improve they may be fur
Their reduced next month. Directors
meet within ten days, and they are
expected to declare the regular divi-
dend, despite tho existing dullness.
1t is also rumored that the company
has considered some new financing,
but 10 holding Off as long as possible
In tho hope of improved conditions.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
EMPLOYER INDUCES SERVANT
TO BUY OIL STOCK.

Mrs. ,. P.-My sister, employed
as a domestic servant by a sup
posedly rich family. has been per-
suaded by her employer TO invest
1928 In one hundred shares OF Engi-
neers' Petroleum stock.
Now, ! don't pretend 10 under
stand much about stocks and such
things, but my sister, who does not
read over much. knows even less.
and goes by what her madame"
tells her. She has been told that
there is no possibility Of her los
ing her money. 1 don't believe II.
The stock has already declined;
still that foolish sister believes that
IL she wanted her $i25 she could
get IL Immediately, and doubtless
will keep on thinking 50 until she
has proof to the contrary.
l am bringing up her boy. with
my four children, and feel that II
anything happens to my sister the
boy will be thrown almost penniless
on US. so you see l have assumed
the right to protect her and her
money. II you could print any
thing in your column showing the
true status of Engineers Petroleum
and whether or not 1. Is a profitable
and bona fide Investment, / would
be very grateful.
Answer Engineers Petroleum
Company was incorporated June
1919. 1t claims TO own approximate
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
SINCLAIR PIPE LINE SALE.

Sale OF 90 per cent interest in it's
pipe line to the Standard Oil interests
by the Sinclair Company has met with
the approval Of practically the whole
financial district, and as a conse-
quence Sinclair stock was in good de-
mand all day. From strategic
standpoint alone, the sale is regarded
as holding promise of much ultimate
good to the company.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
A SPECIALIST MARKET.

Having little else to do, stock mar
ket traders are airing their opinion
of floor specialists more freely daily.
Backed by their order books and
with most OF the large traders dis
porting themselves in the South. the
specialists rule the market. They are
as popular as an income tax inquisi-
tor.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
BOSCH MAGNETIC DIVIDEND.

NEW YORK, Feb. l2.-Directors OF
the American Bosch Magnetic Com
pany are scheduled to meet on Feb
ruary II, for dividend action and ru-
NOR in the Street says a reduction is
planned. Directors are stated to favor
cutting the present SIS annual
rate down to 81 or SO. The gen
eral expectation is a S1.25 quarterly
payment The company has cut
wages 1914 per cent. effective Febru-
airy IA
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
Main 4752
New Hamp. hire Ave.

$500.
NJ St., Near North Capitol.
3-stoTy bay-wIndow byick; contains 0
rooms and bath: lot 80 feet deep TO a
paved alley out-of-town owner anxious
to sell
$3.50.
BLOOMINGDALE.
Loeate on the north side Ot : ST.. near
North Capitol; 2-story and cellar brick
residence, containing rooms and bath :
paved alley; owner occupant Will give IM-
MEDIATE POSSESSION
$3.50.
North of Pa. Ave. S. e.
A very pretty 6-room brick: heated by
hot water modern bath; colonial porch /.
paved alley.
$4,000.
Il st. N. +.
2-story bsy-window brick: contains 6
rooms and bath; garage, owner occupant
will give IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
$3.50.
Brightwood Park.
Located on georgia ave. z-story resi-
dence; 6 rooms and bath; modern plumb
Ing.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
MADAME LEON

PALMIST-GlFTED CLAlRVOYANT.
II in bad luck and working under evil
influence and you are In doubt about your
future welfare having disappointments In
love, trouble in family affairs, consult the
Madam. Tells the cause OF your trouble
and failure. who you will marry and when.
Her advice and influence will help you to
success and happiness. Readings private
Ind confid entail. Hours daily a m. D.
m. except sundays. SOC eth St ". W.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
MADAM MAVIS.

Have Your Hand lead By
THE GREAT EGYPTIAN PIANIST.
Tells your past, present and future gives
names. dates and acts known only to your
self advice on busine ss. love. luck, court
ship. marriage and divorce. In fact, any
thing pertaining TO your welfare and hap
piness Don't fail to consult this wonder
ful Egyptian. You will find true help.
S2J l4TH ST. N. W., BET. ii & SITS.
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i<o5 Eye Street.

$500.
Attractive Petworth Corner.
Located on prominent avenue; colonial
front. contains q rooms and bath; heated
By hot water; electric lights. IMME-
date POSSESSION.
$4,000.
Business Property.
u ST., near Government Printing Onice;
brick building; contains s rooms and bath
VIII trade for residence property
$500.
Georgetown.
3bth St, near tne " estern High School.
2etory and cellar frame residence; 8 rooms
and bath; hot-water heat; garage; owner
occupant viii give IMMEDIATE POSSES
SION.
$500.
New Jersey Ave-, Near II st.
Convenient to Union Station and Gov
eminent Printing Office. 2-story brick, con
tanning rooms and bath. Very easy
terms.
$4,000.
M ST. N. T..
Located near Capital Traction cars; 4
rooms and bath on each floor; separate
heating plants for each floor. Easy terms
VIM. II. Saul
BOT 18th
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Investors Service


and
me This service entirely rhs and ali
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Serves auns.y Buidns washington. }. C
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
MADAME SELIA
bUc

Egyptian Pslmist and Medium.
Gives true advice you can depend on In
business love. health. and family AFFAIRS
tells the name Of future husband or vile
up lovers quarrels or family troubles, re-
unites the separated and makes happiness
lest for you and how TO gain success In
anything you take In hand II you are hav-
Ing bad luck or trouble consult Mime. Seia
she can help you; satisfaction guaranteed
Phone Franklin 1851. Special readings
zoe DAILY and sunday ss1 7th Of. N. W.
next 10 Eye st. OPP. McCrory's l0c store.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
Wall Street GOSSIP

good part of the copper surplus taken
care OF, such a demand will keep the
producers and manufacturers re-
latively busy.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12

ly 10000 acres OF leases In Texas. and
that 10 all we know about the prop
erty.
II has an authorized capitalixatios
OF 100000 OF stock OF 81 par value.
The shares were put on the market
In November. 1919. at 81. The COM
pany has published no financial state
ment The stock Is listed ON the
curb. No dividends have ben psll.
or coarse. no one may say that your
sisters Investment" will develop
into a total loss,-but IL is absolutely
certain that the stock 10 not an IN
yestment. II Is an exceedingly specu-
latiye venture, and IL IL turns out the
way SO many oil promotions have.
the money is as good as lost already.
Possibly, however. your sisters en-
ployer may have some authentic IN
side information. and believed that
she was acting rightly IN advising
a purchase of the stock, but * would
have been a deal safer had she depos-
tied her money In one of Wsshisg-
tons savings banks
$4,000 TO INVEST IN BONDS.
II. PLEASE let me know II the
following bonds are high-grade Is
sues and what security they have
% American Agricultural Chesst-
cal 7h'sJ (2) Steel 4 Tsbe Co. of
America 7sy 49, North western dell
Telephone rs, and 90 Bell Tele-
phene OF PennsyIvanfs rs. ! have
1000 to invest, and IL these are
good bonds / would buy one each.
Answer-GD Anericaa AErtcsl-
turai Chemical TN per cent first re-
funding mortgage sinking fund bonds.
$30.00O,O00. have just been issued.
Proceeds from this sale will be used
to retire the outstanding $5.000.ooe
convertible debentures and to provide
additional working capital.
CD Steel 4 Tube per cent converti-
BILE gold notes were issued in 1918 in
amount OF 5000 900. They are Sc
cured by pledge OF $1,000. 900 general
mortgage sinking fund bonds and are
convertible at the holders option into
an equal amount of general mortgage
per cent bonds at par.
(3) North western BELL Telephone
first mortgage twenty-year Z per cent
bonds, $50, 900, 900, were put on the
market early in January last. The
company's only funded debt and are
secured by a first lien on all the tele-
phone plant of The company with the
exception Of that in North Dakota
% Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania
twenty-fve-year hrst and refunding 7
per cent sinking fund gold bonds are
issued under mortgage on the entire
physical property in Pennsylvania.
with the exception of plants serving
Pittsburgh and certain adjacent coun-
ties.
We believe all of these bonds high
grade investments.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
NINE. PARKER,

Gifted Clairvoyant and Medium. can tell
you anything you wish to know in busi-
ness health or family AFFAIRS When and
whom you will marry. what to do to be
successful In life. and how to win and hold
he one of your choice. Satisfaction or no
charges 12ll E st. n. w. bet. 18th and
~
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
MADAM FONEDA.

Egyptian palmist and ciairvoyant has
an insight Of human nature and born with
q double veil to tell your past, present and
future, family Affairs. business and love;
tells the name Of the one you will marry
and when: removes evil influences and
brings the separated together. she has
helped others and can help you, tells just
what you want to know. Readings daily.
800 7th st. N. W. Opposite Saks
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
BANKS TOF|GHT
ASSESSORS ACTION
Courts will Probably Be Asked
To Rule on Special Taxa
ton Proposed.

Washington banks will put up a
strong night on the move OF the Board
OF District Assessors in the determi-
nation TO carry out the six per cent
corporation tax assessment on income
from Liberty bonds and Treasury GER
tiheates. according TO a decision reach
ed at a meeting OF the District Bank
ers Association. held yesterday after
noon at the New willard. The bank
ers declare that such income is exempt
from local taxation under the liberty
bond act OF 1917.
According. to the plan OF action de-
cided upon, the banks VIII nle their
protests with the assessor. after which
Frank j. Hogan, counsel for the asso-
citation, will personally appear in their
behalf.
Should the Board OF Assessors hold
to it's decision, the tax will be paid
under protest and suit will be insti-
tuted against the District to give full
court test OF the question.
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BANK Rs AWAY.

George w. White, president OF the
National Metropolitan Bank. is in St.
Louis. called there by illness of a
relative. while Francis S. Carmody.
president or the Southern Maryland
Trust Company. OF Seat Pleasant. is
In st. Augustine. Fla, on brief va
cation.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12

sidiary. is the only creditor OF the
Empire Transportation and Oil Cor
poration, and IT may be necessary
to reorganize the Empire Transpor-
tation and Oil Corporation for the
protection and development of its
property.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
VIM. II. SAUNDERS G. CO.,
BOT 18th St. N. w.

IS, O00-6-room new bungalow. well con-
structed, hot-water heat, gas, electric
northwest location and only $500 cash. bal
ance same as rent.
,io. alphabetically a new s-room house
in a good northwest location. hot-water
heat. gas and electric light. 2 baths. large
lot; entire property In perfect condition
II you want real home see the above two
s4475-Brand new +-room bungalow In
good location; one car fare: best car
service in the city electric lights; modern
heating large lot, beautiful location mod
crate cash payment, balance same as rent
j. D. GARMAN,
District National Bank Bldg.
Main 1929.
cash payment; Groom brick. splendid
condi tion; possession in 10 days National
Realty Co. Bond Bldg. Main 1907.
SUBURBAN FOR SALE
FOR sALE-six-room house. bath and cell
lar; 10 acres OF land and outbuldings.
10 minutes walk from depot; 81 900 cash.
balance easy terms. r. r. BUCKLEY.
Clifton station, Va.
PAEoNIAN SPRINGS. vA.-sx rooms.
bath, cellar large porch; $3.50. cash.
trobe. 1857 st. n, e., $3.50: cash. $3.50
From owner living in house, after 4:30 .. m
BARGAIN, MT. RAINIER, MD-Five-
room bungalow: a. m. t. two lots; fruit.
poultry house: in the onefarc zone, 3
blocks OF trolley station. Price, $4,000.
SIX-ROOM BUNGALOW; all modern inn
provements: lot b0x125 It. to alley; garage
on good road to city. in the one-fare zone.
one block OF trolley station. Price. $500 {;
$1,000 cash, balance terms.
NEW FOUR-ROOM BUNGALOW: a.
m. E.; lot 5oxl25 II. Price. Si25o, $500
cash. balance $40 per month including in
terest. or 5000 cash balance $50 per month.
NEW FOUR-ROOM BUNGALOW a.
m. l.; high elevation: near trolley station ::
lot box1:s #. Price, 5000; $500 cash,
balance $40 per month.
I have other suburban properties for
sale. Some six and seven room houses near
station.
r. II. SIIINS
3s11 seth St.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12
DIVIDENDS.
General Strike at Trieste.

ROME, Feb. ia general strike
has ben declared at Trieste, accord
ing to advices from that city today.
The Washington times., 1921-02-12

643 14TH ST. NJ. F..
Six rooms, bath, furnace heat cellar
under entire house; newly decorated, new
plumbing, long back yard to alley. Price
and terms reasonable. owner, Line $50.
sG,50O--Ncar 18th and DS r.; nearly
new; a. IN, colonial porches, i'm
mediate possession.
sG,000-Ncar No. Capitol and Randolph
rooms and bath: alley.
RRAS~EIL. i2Il IA NorthOe<sf- Main SIS.
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NEARBY VIRGINIA
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
VACANT.

Owner having left the state. must sell
his pretty suburban bungalow Of 5 rooms,
ioored attic, cellar under entire house,
front and back porches. bath. water and
sewerage. stationary laundry tubs. electric
ity, gas, specially built furnace: lot I0Ox
$50; fenced and cross fenced; large pou-
try houses. garden and young fruit trees;
located convenient TO trolley and State
road in frst-fare zone from ID. c. Price,
$500 terms. CHAS. IL. DOING. 225 Colo
rado bldg. Main 3h3I.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-09-28

sACRITTCE OF THE SPIRITS

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 2S.-U.
n. S)-Choice lots of such famous
hrighteners as -Four Roses" Johnny
Walker" "Old Taylor" and "Old
Crow are soon to be auctioned in this
city. over $50 barrels of other choice
wines and liquors will also be sold to
the highest bidder. In fact every bit
of high voltage stuff seized since pro-
hibition will go under the hammer.
But there's the joker-only properly
licensed druggists and manufacturers
with the proper permits will be able
to get any of the liquors. The angry
mob will only be able to stand around
and moisten dry lips with a still dryer
tongue.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-09-28

pressed wheat sold at sacrifice. Our
tearish view is based properly on dis
turbing foreign news regarding fl
nancal cohiitfons and until this sit
uation is eradicated we believe prices
will continue to work irregularly
lower.
Oats-Support was lacking in this
market, as in wheat and corn, ana
moderate volume Of selling by longs
was sufficient to bring about a de-
cline. Cash prices were lower with
futures. Country offerings to arrive
are light There is as yet no indica-
tions of Improvement in cash demand.
such as would be necessary to create
an advance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-09-28
FROM OREGON
INTRODUCES AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-U. P.J
Senator McNary of Oregon, intro
duced an amendment to the tax bill
providing for a repeal of taxes on
freight, passenger and pullman charg-
es, effective next January. The entire
agricultural bloc are supporting
McNary.