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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-06-16
CAN THE TAX SYSTEM
BE IMPROVED?

Out of strenuous and extended dis
cussion touching taxation the inter-
ested and loyal citizen continues to
hope for wise conclusions. The agita-
ton already in that direction has not
been without good results. The tax
subject has been brought to the
front and there is strong probability
that it will ere long be made an issue
in that very tangible, practical way
the ballot. Other great issues will no
doubt press for prominence and de-
mand first place in public affairs. We
do not believe that taxation can be
successfully crowded out. There will
no doubt be periods of comparative
quiet upon the subject-days when
little is said or done--but the sugges-
tions already made and the theories
already advanced cannot well be ig-
nored or forgotten. The sales tax
accompanied by a wise publicity, a
reasonable price-fixing for the farm
ers as we'll as others, and judicious
prevention of profiteering whereby a
salesman may oblige purchaser to
pay his tax in addition to a consid-
cradle profit present way out of a
difficult dilemma. There must be the
rigid prohibition Of unloading tax up
on others-that unjust and slavish
system obliging the consumer to pay
the taxes Of all who before him in
business transaction have heaped their
taxes upon him. All ought to be sat
isfied with fair and uniform profit
and that too without the very disloyal
act of forcing others to pay what he
owes his country. And every one, too,
ought to be pleased with the same
profit to others that he so much en-
joys and upon the same terms. The
sales tax presents the advantage Of
being well-nigh automatic-of taxa
ton at the source. 1t is in a sense
the income tax by another name and
can be made most equitable in that a
definite, uniform per cent Of profit
can be allowed to all. Taxation
should fall upon all alike. And
doubtless a system can be devised
through which such an end can be
reached. The tax experts who think
more of justice than Of party success
can easily reach conclusions the ben
eft of which cannot be doubted. But
when party leaders must first be con-
suited before any aggressive action
can be taken, delay to just and
equitable tax may well be expected
At present it appears that judicious
sales tax under proper regulations
will meet any situation that may &C.
cur. It suggests three very COM
mendable features: first it suggests
an ability to pay; second, it is fex-
ible and will vary with conditions;
and, thirdly, it is automatic or nearly
so. With the uniform per cent OF
tax to be levied and income known
the expense and work of collection
need not be great, annoying or en-
barrassing. Such simplifying of
the tax system cannot but add to eff
fciency and mutual satisfaction. But
suspicion and distrust follow in the
track of complication and intricacy
while the largest publicity contributes
to contentment and improvement
There has been by far too much OF
bondage to custom in the various tax
systems-too many are content to dc
as those before them have done with
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-06-16
THE WASHINGTON JUNE

Washington weather is getting on
the nerves of statesmen and others
in statesmen's roles. Senators in par:
ticular are irritable. They mill and
scold and call each other names ap-
propriate and otherwise. The Presi-
dent is quoted as having said some
thing about political blackguards"
and is roundly denounced for it.
It's largely the weather. June in
Washington is not the "what is so
rare" month the poet sang. June there
is done brown. not rare. Add to the
weather the fact that an election is in
the offing, preceded by primaries for
most members of congress, and one
better understands the strain under
which the personnel of government
works.
The trainers of the government
either did not expect ail-year sessions
of congress or they had adequate in
formation on the character of Wash
ington summers Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-06-16


eral aggression is embodied in the
Joint resolution introduced in the
House of Representatives by Repre-
sentative Caleb r. Layton, Republi-
can, of Delaware. The resolution pro-
vides for the submission to the states
of a. Federal amendment limiting FED
eral taxation. 1t was introduced at
the request of the Anti-Centrallzation
League of this city, which is the pi-
oneer in organized opposition to cen
traliZation. The resolution PROVIDES
that Congress shall have no power to
collect any income or other direct tax
except for the prosecution OF actual
war or for the payment OF war deDts'
The resolution is return TO Ine
original Constitution on the prohlpl,,
tion of direct taxation by the tederal
Government except for emergencies
The Constitution forbade the leVying
by Congress Of any capitatlon or al
rect tax unless IN proportion TO the
census or enumeration OF populatlon'
Direct taxes could only be LEVIED on
states in proportion to population Tor
emergency purposes. -,
The income tax amendment, WINE
founded on the sound principle OF lev-
ying taxes in proportion to wealth.
opened to the Federal Government
access for taxing purposes 20 bhe en-
tire wealth of the country. 1t mas peeh
construed as giving Congress the pow
er to levy taxes upon every form c eL
income and Congress has been swirl
to use the power. All the weaiun Oh
the country is at the command OF Con
gress, the Supreme Court lntlmatlng
shat even capita, tax may be levied
The result has been rlot Oh ex-
travagance on the part OF congress.
The war period required enormous
levies for emergency, but Congress
has not limited It's revenues ana aP-
preparations to war emergency. IL
has appropriated vast sums Tor &C
tivities wholly beyond the scope Oh us
original powers. 1t has exercised
powers and undertaken 1uicGlohS el,a'
properly belong. to state and local gov
ernments. 1t has established cosby
bureaucracies for the control OF mdi-
vidual conduct, interests ana actlvl-
ties. 1t has expended large sums TOT
Federal aid to the states, to be con- COZ
trolled by costly Federal bureaus. Inc
states have been bribed into suoms-
sion to Federal usurpations by doles
in the form of Federal aid taken out
of huge sums drawn from the earnings
of citizens Of the states.
AS Representative Layton aptly
said, "the power Of Congress to tax
the entire wealth of the country mas
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-06-16
DECENTRALIZATION
IN CONGRESS

The campaign to halt the march of
Federal empire is moving on. 1t has
received a widespread response from
all parts of the country. Strangely
enough, the strongest sentiment in
favor of checking imperial paternal-
ism and restoring constitutional gov
eminent is in New England. The
new issue of states rights involving
liberty instead of slavery finds active
support there,
The first practical step against Fed
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-06-16

Business men dislike to see or hear
of their customers sending their or
ders off to mail order houses, but
some of them don't think it is wrong
to send off and get their stationery
printed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
URGES PARLIAMENT TO MEET
London Newspaper Wants Legislators
to Take Immediate Action in Ref-
crcncc to Ireland.

London, Jan. ll.-(Ry ASSOCIATED
Press. 1.-THE Westminster Gazette
calls upon the British government &c
assemble parliament as soon as pos
sible, next week at the latest, TO give
formal authority to the new Irish gov
eminent. The newspaper calls atten-
ton to the anomalous position of Ar
thur Grffiths provisional govern
ment until it receives this authority,
and says the imperial parliament
should fulfil it's moral obligation and
see the thing through quickly.
THE free state, with its provisional
government is at present an even
more shadowy entity than was the
Irish republic" the newspaper says.
There is urgent necessity to give it
definite, legal status, particularly with
reference to maintenance of order,
collection of taxes and expenditure OF
public moneys Until this is done the
whole legal system will be reduced to
chaos the executive acts of every
member of the provisional govern
ment will be illegal and Judges be-
fore whom such acts may. be chal-
lenged will be obliged to treat them as
Illegal.
Some sort of order may be main
tanned by direct physical force, but
certainly there can be no law until
the provisional government itself is a
lawful authority.'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
LEFT ON AN ISLAND;
CANNOT BE SAVED
40 Men Lose Last Boat 10 Japan
MarOOned for Winter

Toxic, Jan. ll,--Rescuo of the 40
fishermen left stranded In kamchatka
when they missed the las, boat back
to Japan Is declared virtually impos-
slblc this winter, according 10 an an
nouncement by Mr. lde, yice-minister
OF the navy, The lives OF the men
are believed safe AS they can obtain
shelter and food from the natives.
Boats have been sent out and wireless
messages have been sent but the
boats have been forced to return
without attaining their objects. In
dgnant at what they term "hGlf
hearted attempts" to rescue the 40
Japanese fishermen a group OF Was
eda students have joined Lieutenant
Shlrase, widely known for his polar
explorations. on outhttng an eNpedi-
ton which will start to the relief Of
the sufferers this week, Lieutenant
Shirase offered his services to the gov
eminent when the plight Of the ma
rooncd mon was first known bat no
enthusiasm was shown by the author
tiles.
Two ships were sent to the rescue
of the fishermen but both have re.
turned with the report that the ice
is impossible, The government res.
cue parties added that 1t Is probable
there are native villages in the vicin-
ity ,of the lishermen's camp and that
they will most likely be provided for
The marooned fishermen arc hcliep-
ed to be at a point So degrees north
and 172 west Whether they are alive
Is a matter of conjecture, according
to Lieutenant Shirase. He has hope,
however, that he will reach the men
in time to save them from perishing.
The relief party hope to make the
LOCO mile voyage from Hako late
with speed and to effect the rescue
soon, but with a view to emergencies,
the ship is being proNisioned for a
year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
HE WAS SELECTED
TO KILL MAI. OPIE
Milwaukee Soldier Says Men of His
Company Had Planned To
"Get" This Officer

Milwaukee, Jan. 11-Frank G.. Bar
It's, a Milwaukee soldier. says he was
chosen to assassinate Major II. l..
Opie following the alleged killing by
the major of a runner in the Argonne
forest.
Barts was a private in the 116th
Infantry of the Twenty ninth Division
and has been called to Washington by
the Watson committee.
1T was fogsy,. misty morning,
Bartis said. smoke from the guns
and the shells hung over the forest.
Fifteen feet from where ] stood Maj
or Opie was standing when an army
runner came toward us. The major
halted him and asked him where he
was going The runner replied that
he was carrying a message. and when
he was told to turn back and did not
comply Immediately he was shot
down.
Then the men who saw the shoot
ing got together and talked about
picking Opie off when we got into
open battle. The boys began to talk
about numbering him.
II don't know why, but it was de-
cided | was to shoot the major. But
the battles we were in did not give
any of the men the opportunity they
were looking for, and ] think that
this fact alone saved the life of Opie."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
ARBUCKLE'S trial
IS RESUMED TODAY
Continued from Est Page)

Miss Rappes death. AT the police
court hearing the charge was reduced
to mansauGhter Police Judge Laz-
arus declaring that nothing was
shown to connect Arbuckle with the
charge Of murder which was brought
under a California statute providing
that life taken in rape or attempted
rape is murder. A grand jury in
dictment charging Arbuckle with
manslaughter was also returned and
has not been disposed of.
Witness Didn't Testify.
Mrs. belmont, the complaining wit
ness, did not testify at either the pre-
liminary hearing or the trial. Dur
ing the trial she was arrested at
MADEIRA, Cal. on a charge Of bigamy
but later was released on probation
after she had entered a plea of guilty.
During Arbucllle's trial, Mrs. Irene
Morgan, a Pasadena nurse and de-
Tense witness, was poisoned in mys-
terious manner, and another defense
witness, Mrs. Minnie Neighbors, Los
Angeles, was charged with perjury
Mrs. Morgan recovered.
A charge of violating the prohibit
ton laws, in that he possessed and
served liquor illegally during his par
ty, was filed against Arbucllie and is
still pending.
Gavin McNab, prominent San Fran
cisco attorney, is chief counsel for
Arbuckle. He was retained by mo-
ton picture interests to handle the
case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
JAPAN DECIDES
TO WITHDRAW
(Contjnued from First Page

(tOntlflueu lTOui II lis dEti
the Tsingtao-Tsnanfu railroad should
be held in allegiance while an effort
was made to reach decision on all the
other elements of the controversy
The delay developing over refer
ence to the Notifications article OF the
navy treaty to Toxic led to general
belief that no plenary session of the
conference would be possible before
next week.
In the Notifications article the chief
difficulty is understood to have arisen
over a precise definition of the geo
graphical area to be embraced in the
Pacific fortifications, status quo" The
big unanswered question is whether a
string of Japanese island extending
500 miles to the southwark of the
japanese archipelago are to be in
cluded in the territory where further
Notifications is prohibited,
Though little public attention has
been drawn to the matter Of the eX-
tent of Notifications to be permitted to
Pacific islands the general board of
the American Navy attaches a good
deal of importance to it. Fertilization
Of the string of islands southward
from the mainland of the Japanese
mainland would control the applo"ch-
es by naval vessels TO the whole north
coast of China, and would constitute
an effective military barrier.
The question is wN"tN"r the terms
Pacific regions" applies to the islands
OF this character nI.." are III con-
tinuation of IL main archipelago as in
the case of Japan,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
RECREAT|ONAL EVE.
STARTSAT !. NC. A,
New Stunt Will Be introduced
on Thursday

On Thursday new feature will be
introduced at the Y. W. C. A. in the
form of a free recreational evening.
Miss Jean WARDROBE, general secre-
tary, has arranged for these evenings
to be held every Thursday through
out the year. This is the first time that
such event has been introduced at the
Y. w. C. A. in New Britain and any
girl in the city In invited to be present.
The idea first originated at ban
quet held recently at which over 40
girls signified their intentions of be-
ing present at the first gathering of
this sort. Miss Gertrude Fossett, ply
steal director will be in charge. Vol
i"v ball. indoor baseball, handball and
other games Of an indoor nature will
pc played. 1t will not be necessary for
the girls to register and any desiring
to attend are asked to go to the gym
nasium upon their arrival at the build
ing.
The new winter term of the Y. w.
C. A. will begin on Monday January
%. On Wednesday and Friday eve
nings of that week the new swimming
classes will be organized. The gym
nasium classes will start on January
"a The rates and the hours for the
classes will be the same as at present.
Registration for these classes is now
in order at the office of the secre-
tary.
Beginning on Wednesday January 25
and continuing each "Wednesday and
Thursday afternoon thereafter there
will be new classes in health for wom-
en-
The second meeting Of the discus
sion class will be held on Sunday af-
ternoon at o'clock. The subject of
the meeting will be Health and Miss
Jean WARDROBE will be in charge.
At a meeting of the directors
board held this morning it was voted
to reduce the rate OF swimming for
the children. A special price, to IL
plunge tickets will also be issued to
adults.
Miss Louise Noble, chairman of the
membership committee has arranged
for a waffle tea to be served on We'd
nesday afternoon of next week.
The executive committee of the
Business Womens club will meet on
Friday evening at 7:15 o'clock. Plans
will be made for the banquet to be
held on February ..
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
COOK BOOKS FOR SALE
Ancient Recipes Are Contained In
Pre-Iiesolulionary mphiets
Placed On sale.

New York, Jan. ll,-Sonnets In
marmalades, symphonies IN fragile
pastries and poetry In home made
wines offerings on the shrine OF tho
epicures Of bygone age, Of
Tered for sale In II collection Of an
Client cookbooks here today Most Of
the books We're printed long before the
American revolution In days when n
salad wns worthy Of profound con.
sidoration and all bore testimony tina,
cooks, like poets were born and not
made,
Some OF the recipes in the books
were written by solemn authorities
among whom were Sir John Evelyn
and Sir kene NJ, Dieby surnamed in
that period the eminently learned"
One detailed the sure way TO gaining
the respect and love Of servant
while another reached an exalted
plane by drvoting n long chapter to
THE whole duty OF women--an in
fallihle guide to their conduct and he
havior through all ages and circum-
stances of life" Among the tooth
some delights was ono for making
a walNut, that when you crack. you
shall find biskits and caraways In 1t.
or n pretty posey written"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
DRANIATICS AT YALE.
Effort is Being Made to Bring Out
Latent Talent Among students.

New Haven, Jan. Ito bring out
latent talent in dramatics among UNI
der class men, an organization, the
play craftsmen" was formed in Yale
university today. From this, it is an
ticipated, members of casts for plays
produced by the university dramatic
association will be drawn. Hereto
fore volunteers have been called for
when the association began rehearsals
of its plays. Expression of talent
along many lines will be possible in
the play craftsmen" widening the
scope of amateur thcatricals. In
struction will be given in play writ
ing, scene construction and costuming.
The william Sloane dramatic prize"
of 500 will be available in COMPETE
ton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
GERMANY IS ASKED
TO Cannes Farley
Continued from First Page

on Friday, that all honorable obliga-
lions must be respected. Hence, il
Germany does not want to abandon
her cherished idea of taking a large
part in the economic restoration OF
Russia, she must declare her inten-
ton of paying what she owes.
Although not named with Great
Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Japan
and the United States as a participant
In the proposition for setting up the
central international corporation" as
the new institution will be called
Germany was specifically named as an
important factor in central eastern
Europe that ought to help lift Europe
out Of her present troubles.
Final Terms.
The final terms for reparations pay
ments that the German delegation
will be asked to accept are 100000,
900 gold marks and reparations in
kind to the value of 1850, 600
gold marks annually. France, finally
renouncing any part of the 100000
900 marks already paid, will get L.
1926, 100000 marks of the payments in
kind each year, the remainder going
as follows:
240, 900, 900 to Italy, 100.0o0,0o0 to
Great Britain, 125, 100000 to Belgium,
7 100000 to Japan and the rest to
other beneficiaries under the treaty.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
irish MAY have
dublin CASTLE SOON
Release Of Political Prisoners Will
Also Occur Shortly

Dublin, Jan. 11.-(By Associated
Press.) - Measures to be taken to-
ward setting up new government In
Ireland for carrying out the terms OF
the Anglo-Irish treaty were consider
ed by the cabinet of the Dali Eireann
at meeting today in the Mansion
House. One of the first moves, it is
expected, will be the naming of a
commission to proceed to London and
confer with the British government.
1t is regarded likely that Dublln
castle will be taken over from the
English within the next few days.
Cabinet circles anticipate this Will be
an event of the utmost Importance IN
the minds of the Irish people as his
toric step towards the fulfillment of
Ireland's aspirations
The release of the political prison.
ers by Great Britain is expected in
day or two.
An official statement regarding the
new governments program was cX-
pected to be issued this afternoon.
Nothing has as yet transpired here
regarding any plans the opponents
of the treaty may be formulating.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
n. Y. BANKER DIES

New York, Jan. l.--FrederiCli
Evcrt Gunnison, banker and lawyer,
81, died in the Peck memorial hos
pital, Brooklyn early today. He was
admitted to the New York bar in
1892 and later became vice-president
of the Lawyers Title and Trust Co,
He was a director in the Chase Sc
curities Co. of New York, the Queens
County and Suburban Railway Co., the
City of New York Insurance Co. and
q number of other corporations,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
ROTARY MEETING THURSDAY

Developments and the need Of the
state pier to the Manufacturers of
Connecticut" will be the subject of a
tai to be given at the Rotary club to-
morrow noon at 1915 O'Clock sharp.
The topic will be covered by four
capable speakers. The business men
and manufacturers of the city have
been invited to attend as we'll as the
members of the Traffic Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
City Items
Meet me at schmarr's for dinner,

Meet me at Schmarr's for dinner,
--adVt,
Vietrolas and Records at Morans'.
-advt,
DR. Aaron Pinkus left yesterday on
u six weeks trip 10 the Pacific Coast,
John tbanowies Of 100 Franklin
street and Miss Rozalia Rychlieka OF
2io Washington street, have taken out
a marriage license,
New Britain Chapter, No, 2o26 A,
l. L, Will elect officers AZ their meet
ing tonight in Eagles hail.
Charles +, Hart, Jr,. son OF G. T.,
Hart of Curtis street, has been APP
pointed AS corporation counsel OF the
city of Waterbury.
A daughter has been born at the
New Britain General hospital to Mr.,
and Mrs, William Carlson Of 30 Fair
view street. g. &
At tn" New Britain General Hos
pital II was stated that the condition
OF William W, Hanna, showed an i'm
proNement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-01-11
SNOWPIONS OUT
Connecticut Co. Clearing Tracks
City Ready For Street Clearing

The Connecticut Co. has been kept
busy since early morning working
their snowplows to keep the tracks
clear of the snow. Fortunately they
have been prepared for this storm
which has kept away for so long and
the officials feel confident that they
as usual.
The board of public works some
time ago awarded the contract Of
cleaning the streets of snow to John
Youknot, and it is expected that
there will be no delay in the work
when it is once started, and the men,
bcrs Of the board have promised to
keep the streets clear for travel