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Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-06
BRA WILEY MURDERER PROBABL YESCAPE DEATH PENALTY
HOW MARRIED ONES
MUST COMPUTE
THEIR TAX
New Income Tax Law Provides New
Exemptions and Provisions for Hus-
bands and Wives in Making Returns

In this, the fifth, Of his articles
dealing with the new Federal tax law,
Collector John P. Carter, of the Sixth
Internal Revenue District, explains
how the married people have to make
out their returns and compute the
amount of their tax.
"The Revenue Act Of 1921 contains
two new and important provisions,
which are the subject of frequent in
quiry. The first relates to,the person.
al exemptions allowed married per
sons, and the second to the provision
requiring that a return be made Of
gross income of $4,000 or more.
"The act provides that married
person, living with husband or wife,
whose net income for 1921 was $4,000
or less shall be allowed personal
exemption of $4,000. If the net income
of such person was over $4,000 the
exemption is $4,000. Under the reve
nue. act of 1918 the personal eXemp-
ton allowed married person was
SO 900, regardless of lie amount OF
net income. The normal tax rate re-
mains unchanged, per cent on the
first $4,000 of net income above the
exemptions and 8 per cent on the re-
naming net income.
In order that an income slightly
in excess of $4,000 shall not be sub
ected to an inordinately dispropor
tiorate tax because of the reduction
of the exemption to $4,000 thereon,
the law provides that such reduction
shall not operate to increase the tax,
which would be payable if the eXemp-
ZION were $4,000 by more than the
amount of the net income in excess
of $4,000.
'For example, on net income OF
5000, the tax, without this saying
clause, would be s120.40, which Is
per cent on 5000, the amount Of
net income less an exemption Of ST.
900. The actual tav is $11O.40, COM
nuted as follows: from the net in
come of 5000 is deducted $1,000,
leaving $3.50, the 4 per cent taV on
which amounts to $100.40. To this IS
added $40, "the amount of net income
n excess of $4,000
"The personal exemptions allowed
married persons. apply also to the
head of a family, a person who sup
ports in one household enc or more
relatives by blood, marriage or adop-
ton.
Heretofore, a person whose net m
come was less than his exemption
$4,000 if single, or $4,000 if married)
was not required to file return I'm
der the Revenue Act Of 1921, if the
GROSS income of an individual equalled
or exceeded $4,000, or if the combined
GROSS income of married couple and
that of dependent children equalled
or exceeded $4,000. return must be
filed, regardless of the amount OF net
income.
met income" is gross income, less
certain deductions. The fact that al
lowable deductions from gross income
for business expenses, losses, bad
debts, etc, may reduce the net IN
come to an amount below the peron-
al exemptions of $1,000 or $4,000, does
not alter the requirement to file q
return of gross income, if such gross
income eoualled or exceeded S30Oo'
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-06
RAILROADERS COMMENDED

The current issue Of the Southern
Pacific Bulletin places the names Of
Engineer c. l.. Schatts, and l.. Wood
ruff, engine foreman. of Mexicali, on
the honor roll for prompt action in
extinguishing a fire in a carload Of
cotton, which blaze was calculated
to cause many thousands Of dollars
damages.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-06

Thomas ouirk. of Thomas, Pa, has
advertised that he will prosecute any
nerson VIII oeither gives or sells him
drink of liquor. He Says he is un-
able to leave it alone and wants
others to help him by not allowing
hi INTO have it.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-01-06

At the state opening of parliament
in England recently, women police
guarded the entrance of the house
of lords for the first time.
Evening star., 1922-12-09
DRY CELLAR WORTH.
$5|)O|N HOME SALE.
Mistakes Should Be Avoided
in Building, Declare Real
=. Estate Men.

Real estate men say that dry cell
lar adds on an average at least $500
to the selling price Of a residence. One
OF the first questions that is asked by
the prospective purchaser is: "Is the
cellar dry?"
When building a new house it is
much better to avoid mistakes than
to spend time and money later on try
Ing to correct them. Therefore. the
man about to build should give par
ticular attention to the site on which
he is to place his house. The most
important points to be observed are
as follows:
The site should be moderately ele-
waited. SO that a fall in at least one
direction from the building is OBJ
| tanned. A "perched" site is even bet
ter because of the greater depth of
so-called surface or ground water
and because of the better drainage.
The ground should be open and
porous. so that air and water can
move freely: The. soil and subsoil
much organic or animal wastes.
Draining Of Site.
The site should be we'll and deeply
drained. During the wet season OF
the year the ground water should be at
least ten feet below the surface of
the ground. and fifteen feet is better
still. AS to the distance between the
cellar floor and the ground water.
intervening earth and the type OF
floor used.
If proper care is used in the selec-
tion Of the sight and II good con-
structiOn Is used there should be no
trouble with water in the cellar. II.
however. your house was not built
right and your cellar Is damp or wet.
there are a number of simple reIne-
dies which you can employ.
surprisingly effective method. and
one that improves the appearance OF
every low-set building. Is to heap
additional filing against and near
the cellar WALL permitting Nhe ground
to slope away from the house for
short distance in all directions.
Sharp Grade Proper.
The grade should extend sharply
for at least eight or ten feet. After
seeding with good lawn grass and
rakins, the ground should be firmed
with heavy roller. If necessary to
grade as high as the top of the cellar
windows. wall or hatchway OF con-
crete or brick should be built about
tAen1- hinged covers lot CLOSING tne
matches in rainy weather should be
provided. Handled in that way. the
benefits of a sharply sloping. well
sodded zone are surprising.
Another method frequently and sue
cessfully used is to lay a sloping
pavement walk or gutter two or
three feet in width and composed OF
cement. coal tar or other bituminous
concrete. This walk is built flush
with the cellar wall.
Down spouts from the roof should
never be permitted to pour forth
their contents at the base of Che
house. They should be connected
with dry wells fifteen feet or more
from the building or piped to suit
able surface outlet. The aim should
be to get the water as far away from
the house IS quickly as possible. be-
cause water seeps downward much
faster than it moves in lateral di-
rection through the ground.
Evening star., 1922-12-09
SAFE" PLUMBING
IS CALLED URGENT
Leaks Behind Closed Walls
Peril to Health and Cost
|y, Say Experts.

| One Of the most important things
good plumbing, home experts assert.
Safe plumbing is an absolute neces-
sity. If leaks, breaks or freeze-ups
occur after the piping has been in
closed by the walls no end of trouble
and expense is likely to follow. A
good job Of plumbing is not only a
safeguard for the health of the fam
lily. but a modern requirement for
home comfort, convenience and san
itation.
No home can be properly called
modern. without provision for bath,
lavatory. sinks. laundry tubs and ade-
without plumbing are difficult to sell.
Neither are they considered as de-
sirable property investment by people
who loan money.
The dollars spent for good plumb
ing and fixtures represent a first cost.
If plumbing is we'll installed and Ak
lures and system Of quality standard
materials, the plumbing should be
permanent and the upkeep cost very
low. Leaks. breaks and freeze-ups
built. the plumbing is properly In
stalled.
Need Plumbing Knowledge.
Merely because most Of the plumb
ing is covered by walls and floors Is
no reason why it's importance should
be underestimated. The fact is that
the homeowner should know some Of
the things about plumbing-what to
expect from it, what kind Of fixtures
to install and their respective merit
and service.
Most Of all there are two important
things about plumbing to be sure of.
First, that the fixtures and system are
quality materials. and second, that
the work Of installing them Is done
by first-class plumbers.
Most plumbing material is stand
ardized. The installation will vary,
depending upon the type and kind Of
fixtures selected.
Rough plumbing requires pretty
much the same kind Of materials. al
though If the workmanship Is neglect
Evening star., 1922-12-09

The conveniently planned and equip
ped kitchen saves time and labor fol
the housekeeper and contributes to the
health and contentment Of the whole
family a builder points out. Coco
lighting and ventilation are important
too, in making the kitchen a pleasan,
workroom.
Remodeling an old kitchen is Otter
difficult problem. but even minor i'm
provements. such as giving walls wood
work and floor an attractive, durable
easily cleaned finish, and adjusting
table and sink to comfortable
height for the worker, reduce drudg.
cry and save energy.
Should BE Convenient.
In planning new home. the
kitchen should be conveniently placed
with respect to the rest Of the house
especially pantry. dining room. cellar
and storeroom. The distance between
these rooms should be as short as
between floor level Of kitchen and
dining room or kitchen and pantry
are sonnet etimes necessary. but tney
waste time and strength and some
times cause serious accidents.
The kitchen should be Of such size
that the housekeeper can work
quickly and comfortably. The small
compact kitchen is economical OF the
housekeepers energy and time. Nine
by twelve feet Is considered good
size. Many kitchens are too large
Partitioning off a dining room alcove
or an extra pantry, or even Laundry
can sometimes be done at relatively
small cost, and pays in greater con-
venience.
Free From Cracks.
1t is highly important to have the
floor walls and woodwork in the
kitchen smooth. free from cracks and
easy to keep clean. The kitchen floor
needs a durable finish or covering
that grease and water do not AFFECT.
and one that is easy to clean, COM
Portable to work and stand on and
not slippery. Painting. oiling or COW
ering the floor with some washable
material. such as linoleum. has beer
found satisfactory. For walls and
woodwork. a washable finish OF at
tractive color. such as can be given
by a good quality Of oil paint, Is per-
haps best.
Bad Doorways Waste Space.
Be sure and have the doors and
windows in the kitchen well placed
Badly planned doorways waste wall
space and make unnecessary passing
Evening star., 1922-12-09

the legs. and with a little ingenuity
the ironing board and tubs be ad-
justed to the right heig
Have plenty of well planned cup
board and shelf space for storing
utensils and food supplies. Save steps
by grouping similar things ard plac-
ing thern near the part OF the room
where they will be used. For in
stance. keep mixing bowls and spoons
and such dry material as sugar and
-four near each other IL possible Mar
row shelves often economize space
better than wide ones and are easier
to clean and keep in order. Low cup
boards are. on the whole. preferred to
those reaching to the ceiling and are
not so likely to become catch -alis. !"
AS you look around your kitchen
does it meet the standards of a con-
venient. well arranged workshop, or
are there some changes you can make
to Tighten your work?
Evening star., 1922-12-09
STILLMAN AGAIN TRIES
DIVORCE CASE APPEAL
Asks High Court Ruling on Legal
ity Of Judgment Confirming
Wife's Decree,

WHITE PLAINS. n. Y. December 9.
James A. Stillman made another
effort yesterday to appeal from the
court decision which declared his
wife. Anne U. Stillman, was not
guilty Of misconduct with Fred Beau
vais. Canadian Indian guide. and that
baby Guy was Mr.. Stillman's legiti-
mate son and not the son of Beau
vais.
An appeal. filed by counsel for Mr..
Stillman, asked the appellate division
the legality of the final judgment of
Justice Morschauser. confirming the
report Of Referee Daniel J. Gleason.
who decided in Mrs. Stillman's favor.
Evening star., 1922-12-09
WELL PLANNED KITCHEN SAVES
TIME AND LABOR OF HOUSEWIFE

through the rooms. Broad. short
windows. placed about three and one
half feet above the floor are probably
the best type for most kitchens.
Above all else, proper ventilation.
both in winter and summer. is re-
Quired. StuHy rooms are fatiguing
to work In and cause headaches and
colds. Simple window ventilation
and screens that admit outside air
without drafts should be put in.
Transoms over doors are also ex-
cellent means Of letting out the heat
ed air near the ceiling of the room.
Good Lighting Needed.
/ Every kitchen needs good artificial
lighting. as well as plenty of day
light and sun during some part of
the day. Dark, gloomy kitchens may
often be transformed into cheerful
workrooms by cutting an additional
window or even by painting walls
and woodwork a color that reflects
rather than absorbs light. Refiectors
behind wall lamps and lights help in
throwing light where it is most
needed.
The permanent equipment in the
kitchen should be substantial, easy
to keep in order. carefully grouped
and set at such height that the
housekeeper will not have to stoop
Sink, stove and work table should
be near together. SO as to save steps.
Scattered equipment means walking
many unnecessary miles during the
course Of a year. If the Kitchen
table is on castors. it can be easily
moved where needed, thus saving
steps.
Sinks Too Low.
The various kitchen tasks can be
done most comfortably at different
heights. Sinks. especially. are often
set too low: thirty inches from the
bottom Of the sink to the floor is
considered a good average height. BY
experiment, the right height for the
table, ironing board and washtubs can
be determined. The table can be
raised on blocks followed out to fit
Evening star., 1922-12-09
ed hero and there. the system il
weakened.

ed here and there. the system is
weakened.
Like Railroad System.
The plumbing system in a home is
like a railroad system. There Is q
main line with branch or connecting
lines all leading to q terminal or de-
pot. The main line is four-inch pipe.
usually Of cast iron. which extends
from the basement, through the bath
room up and through the roof of the
house. At the bottom Of the pipe. in
the basement. there is a connection
with either a sewer opening or septic
tank to take care OF all discharge
from the plumbing fixtures.
This pipe is known as the stack" 1t
projects above the roof not more than
a foot. 1t is open to the weather and
permits constant flow Of fresh air
through the pipe. This provides ven.
tilation for the plumbing system.
Since often the health OF the family
depends in measure upon safe
plumbing. 1t Is vital to have it prop
erly installed. and have 1t looked aft
er the minute anything goes wrong.
Evening star., 1922-12-09
ELECTION POSTPONED.
Special Poll for Congressman De
laved in California,

SACRAMENTO. Calf, December g.
Gov. Stephens has postponed indefi-
nitely special election in the fifth
congressional district. which he had
called for January 9. to fill the un-
expired term of the late Representa-
tive John /. Nolan.
San Francisco voters in the district
had requested more time for candi-
dates to obtain signatures on their
petitions of nomination.
Evening star., 1922-12-09
10000 IN ONE Cemetery.
Burial Near Frontier Of French
Who Died in Prison.

nv the Associa ted Press.
PARIS. December 9.-Twenty thou
sand French soldiers who died 10
Germany as prisoners OF war are u
be buried in a great cemetery
Sarrebourg. near the frontier. accord.
ing to an arrangement concluded b,
the minister of war with the munic.
ipality. Sarrebourg was given ths
honor Of providing a last resting
place for those unhappy heroe.
whose lives were sacrificed in cap
tivity.'
The cemetery will be laid out mex
spriny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26

understand what was delaying him. He wasn't cat to stop and philands r or start trouble with other cats when he was on a business trip.
 About two in the morning the other fellow comes down the alley and I nearly dropped when I saw he had his cat under his arm.
 "I took the brute and looked him over for the marks I'd noticed SOS to be sure he wasn't running in A ringer on me. It was all right. It was the same cat. There wasn't no other conditions, so l paid the roll
 Buster and beat I walked back to the shed, and kicked at the panel I'd put in the door It would not open. It had been foggy day and the wood had swelled 1t as tight as a pullman car window.
 50 I moseved around toward the house. and what did I see but a bust cd pane O glass in a window near a fence about eight feet off the ground
 Back went to the shed, and bang ed the door open. There was my cat, sound asleel in the corner, with a quart of milk I'd set for him in a pan lapped up clean. I'd lost my five hundred because of my ignorance of weather conditions on wood panels"
 The stranger sighed again. and shuffled back toward the bridge game.
 Son." he said. with his hand on the door. If you're gambler. you got to know everything-sverything."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
EXPEDITION WILL SEEKMAMMALS|N SOUTH AMERICA Many Fossils Said to Be Buried in Argentina-Riggs Will Head Party of
 Scientists

Cnlcaso, MdrCh zo.-On6 uoeSnt usually hunt 1.5oo-pound mammals with turtle-like shells and 1o-foot tails with formidable spiked war clubs except in bad dreams, but a party from the Field museum will hunt for such an animal, and others as strange in Argentina this fall. FL mer s. Riggs, curator of the depart ment of paleontology, will head the expedition, and he means to bring back the megatherium and the glyp- todon dead or alive-probably dead. as they are recorded as having been extinct long while. The glyotodon Is the creature with the charming tail described above; the megathe- rum. a variety of ground sloth is fellow a few sizes larger than the elephant The sloth. known today. is a dwe11er in trees, from which he hangs all day, moving slowly about toward dusk. The megatherium, however. had no need to climb trees. for he could stand on the ground and reach lofty branches with his fore paws.
 These are few of the huge mon- sters Mir. Riggs will seek in the southern wonderland. He won't dis dain. however, to look about for ex- tlnct dnllndlS as Sllhii dS nllCc- anu expects to find remains of number of them.
 One of Five Expeditions
 Mir. Riggs expedition will be one of five which the museum has begun to send to South America. A botanical party is already in British Guiana. Mir. Riggs will sail in the fall in order to be in the southern hemisphere when it is spring there. The party which will also include J. R. Abbott of the museum and other experienced field worker yet to be selected, will look for fossils where the sea has worn away the rock along the Argen- tine beaches. In some places the rock system of the Argentine coast is exposed for a mile.
 The extinct mammals of South America are particularly interesting, MT. Riggs says. because they are chiefly marsupials and are more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
BIBB GRAVES NOW
 FORMALLY IN RACE
 FOR GOVERNORSH|P
Completes Qualification by Mailing Check to Demo- cratic Committee-WilI
 Make Active Canvass

Montgomery. March 25.-tspecial.) ) Col. Bibb Graves of Montgomery completed his qualification as can didate for governor in the democratic primary August by mailing to the state democratic executive committee Saturday a check for s250. covering his entrance fee and a formal state ment required by the committee. Colonel Graves Is the second candi- date to qualify. Judge ". W. Bran don of Tuscaloosa. having filed his declaration and paid the fec last week
 Tn announcing tho formal qualifi cation, Colonel Graves stated that he will start his campaign when the time limit for entries has expired April | 'Tt is my intention to be- gin a state campaign at. that time," said Colonel Graves. Speaking dates will be arranged which will carry my campaign into all sections of the state"
 Colonel Graves has already named himself as the person to handle all funds which will be used in the pro motion of his political interests. His certificate submitted to James H. Webb chairman of the state demo- cratic executive committee. follows;
 This is to certify that I am can didate for democratic nomination for governor of Alabama In the coming general state primary, and desire that you cause my name to be placed as such candidate upon the official democratic ballot to be voted in said primary. I declare that l did not in the presidential election of 1920 nor at any other time support tho pres idential electors of any party other than the democratic party: that I did in 1920 and in every other election held since I became a voter support the democratic electors. I further de- clare that will be bound by the re- sult of such primary and will sup port the nominees thereof.
 'I further declare that I did com ply with the provisions of the cor rupt practice act Of Alabama and did file with the secretary of state of Alabama the declaration of and con corning my said candidacy required by said act within five days after first stating that I would be can didate for governor.
 q am herewith enclosing my check for the amount of the qualification fee as fixed by your committee. To all of which l do solemnly swear"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
By sfIGNoN HALL

What a wonderful day was that yesterday out at the octavia White home
 For 1t was Grandma Hooks" birth day-Mrs. C. C. Hooks-and she was just 91 years old.
 Guess what happened.
 Mrs. E. M. Cousins band from the South Highlands Methodist church made up its mind that grandma 8 birthday must not pass uncelebrated. So the members assembled three car loads of themselves and some merry little children. and out they went to Woodlawn and piled out in front of this wonderful of Old Ladies Home,
 How happy was everybody, and how enthusiastic, as out came a great freezer full of delicious ice cream, a huge cake and all sorts of fruit and goodies!
 Getting It In
 That cake was borne right into the house, and there Mrs. L. C. Propst produced large square mirror which was laid in the center of a big table and smilax draped about 1t.
 Then the huge white cake was planted right in the center, and the visitors went to work arranging and lighting just 91 white and lovely candles around 1t.
 After t-presto-Grandma Hooks was invited to come in. The room was darkened, and then grandma was introduced to her birthday party makers by Mrs. Propst and Mrs. G. W. Hughes.
 Grandma smiled her very prettiest, happiest smile and made little old-fashioned bow. Real Program
 Then when the lights went on again, Mrs. W. H. Suydam gave a reading, and three pink-faced, merry little girls recited.
 Then for the cutting of the birth day cake, and the disning out of ice cream in the hall-and the passing of 1t by the party promoters. There was loads of cream for ev- erybody. even some friends and rela- tives who had come to call on grandma. But during the social in- terval the s1year-old honoree slipped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
HOLD INSTITUTES
Meetings Are Arranged by Method
 ist Sunday School Board

Montgomery, March 25.-(speciai.) ) Sunday school institutes will be held throughout the western part of Ala bama durin gthe week of March 26. under the auspices of the Alabama Conference Sunday school board, Methodist Episcopal church. south.
 These institutes will be held as follows:
 March 26, Sunday. Nit. Hermon, Greensboro circuit.
 March 27, Monday, Moundville.
 March 2s, Tuesday. York.
 March 20, Wednesday. Lsman.
 March 30. Thursday, Silas.
 March S1, Friday. Bladon Springs and Union Chapel, Coffeevilie circuit
 Miss Hazel Covington, elementary superintendent of the Sunday school board. will be present at each of these meetings.
 The institutes have ben arranged by the "key-persons" in each sub district. of the Greensboro district. These persons will preside and direct the work of the day They are, W. w. Overstreet of Greensboro, at Mt. Hermon; J. R. Dominick at Mound vile; s. L. Trotter at York; l.. A. Horn of Coffeeville, at Bladon Springs and Union Chapel.