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Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Lower Taxes Not Yet in Sight, Says Roger Babson
Many Methods of Lower
Tax System Offered
But Expense High

creased withOu, affecting business.
Congress NAV even increase the tax
on incomes from stocks and bonds
without hurting the farmer, but
re-enactment of the excess profits
tax, which parslyzes efficiency, en-
terprise and initiative would be dis
tinctlv harmful to all sections of the
country and to farmers, businessmen
and wage workers alike.
'These figures on government re-
ccipts and expenditures have di-
rect relation to investors. They
mean that the present demand for
non-taXablc bonds will continue. a
good many people who have their
money in taxable securities have con
tinued to hold these securities and
pay u tax on them with sub-con-
scious hope that some time, some
day, some how, some where, their
taxes would be reduced. A statisti'
c;l study of the situation leads one
to believe that higher taxes are here
to stay, and that it will be real
feat to keep them down to present
figure.
Cut 'TaX-AXemptS
"An interest in tax-cXempt Sc
curitcs may also be increased by Il
constitutional amendment prevent
ing the sale Of any more 'tax-ex-
cmpts. A resolution to this effect
is before congress at the present
time. If it is passed, it will go be
| fore the states for ratification. II
will be a long time, however, before
such bill will get the necessary
twothirds of the states to sign it,
| that it may become Il constitutional
! amendment. Even if enacted it,
of course, could not be retroactive
and cannot affect the taX-cXempt
securities already issued. The very
agitation may tend to bring out Il
rush of new issues which will have
Il depressing effect on the municipal
bond market in spite of the strength
! cning tendency which many people
expect.
BonGs stay Good
"All this mcans,' concluded Mr.
Babson.. that the very large IN
vcstors will continue to hold tax
exempt securities but there is NJ
reason why the average investor
should stampede to secure such is
sues. The bond crop is one crop that
has never yet been known to fail
Many people believe that owing to
the improved conditions, money will
be much higher and that all bonds
will decline in price during the next
few months. This may bsstruc, but
seriously doubt it. Although tn,
Babsonchart stands today at 5 pei
iccnt above normal, which would ordi
narilv signify that we are cutcring
another period of initiation, Il sta.
tistical study strongly suggests that
this present optimistic figure is only
temporary. The great REIMBURSEMENT
which started over two years ago is
only about 60 per cent complete
My prediction is that bond prices in
1928 will average about the same as
the bond prices in 1922, and the
taX-exempts' will follow the gen.
cral market.
cit will be safest for investors to
count on present high taxes contin-
uing, even if congress has sense
enough not to rc-cnact an excess
profits tax
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12

A Ton Litter Club contest has
been organized by boys club in
Texas. The Texas Swine Breeders
Association is offering a gold medal
for litter of pigs that weighs
1000 pounds Ga tom or more when
six months old.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
NEW ORDINANCES
BEFORE CITY DAD
By Press staff Correspondent

CALIPATRIA, Feb. 1.-Two new
ordinances were introduced and Civ
en- their first reading at the meeting
of the city council Thursday night,
and laid over until the next meeting
for final action. One ordinance was
for the purpose of increasing the
penalty on delinquent taxes of the
first installmcnt from 10 to Is per
cent. The second ordinance intro
duccd was for an amendment to Or
dinance No. % establishing grades
to streets and alleys preliminary to
paving.
The matter of installing street
telephone box for the use of the po-
lice officer was referred to the prcsi
dent of the board, j. j. Farmer, with
power to act.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12
Statistician Reports on
Tax Situation in
Washington
By Babson News Service

WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass, Feb.
12.-'s When will taxes be reduced? =
The problem is uppermost III the
mind of the American business man
and investor as he figures his re-
port for 1922.
TO get the answer Roger w. Bah
son, st;,tistician, has spent a week in
Washington studying the tax situa.
ton. His first hand findings and
unbiased report is of vital interest.
Culture taxes says Mr.. Bah
son, "depend, in part, upon future
expenditures. The figures for the
past year on this score, ut least, are
very hopeful. Whatever criticism
may be made of the present admin
istration it must be admitted that 1t
has cxcrted continuous effort to re
duce expenditures. An honest at
tempt is being made to introduce
and operate q budget system. At
the conference of bureau chiefs, held
recently at the Continental Memoir
al hall, some 600 men met to affect
further economy in the operation of
the government business.
War Cost High
"'Fixed charges, interest rates, aud
previous obligations, of course, can
not be changed, and IN spite of the
splendid work done to cut down cur
rent expenditures, the expenses of
the government for 1922 reached Il
total of $3,79J, 30, ,l99.S0 Nearly
one billion of this amount WAS paid
out as interest on the public debts
such ms Liberty Bonds and other out =
standing securities in the United
States; $253,So0, ,eo0. was used in pen
sions to soldiers, or their dependents,
of the war of 1872, Mexican War,
Indian Wars, Civil War and Span
ish-American War, while $450,000,
600 was paid for compensations, care
| and training of veterans of the
World War. Approximately $455,-
| 100000 went for the army, and $475,.
100000 for the navy. About 50 per
cen of our total expenditures go to
the payment of interest, sinking
funds, pensions and the relief to vet.
Grams.
No EXCESS TAX
| :" During the fiscal year of 1922
the government collected s ,109, ,10i,
| iJ0.91. Present prospects, however
indicate that no such amount will be
collected i'll 1928. TheseXcess profit,
tax has been removed and genera
business is not as prosperous, ant
therefore will not yield rs much il
taxes rs in previous years. To meet
this situation, President Harding ha'
| earnestly requested that cXpcndi
lures be cut by $92, 900, 900 moro.
"lf we look ut the United State:
government as we would Il corpora
ton, there is no cause for alarm
Expenses have increased, to be sure
but expenses have increased in al
businesses. On January list, 1928
we had in the United States, in golt
1898, 3,475,6l5, about 45 percent OF
all the gold in the world. OF this
however, over three and one quar-
ter billion is held in, the treasury
mostly in the form of bullion. ii
we look at the lcdgcrs, we find thai
3,6O0,OOO tax payers and 101 300 cor
porations contributed $2,06S, ,l2S,
192.6S i'll 1922, while only 1886,
3,3SIlS was received from custom,
and duties.
| Must Hold Down
| Further study indicates that the
problem during the next few year,
is not one of trying to decrease tn,
present budget, but rather of trying
to hold it where it is and keep il
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12

The mule movement in Tennessee
is slower than for many years but
prices are picking up. In Georgia
and nearby southern states hogs arc
coming to market i'll larger numbers
and lighter in weight. Florida range
cattle are pOcr in flesh and much
troubled by ticks.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-12

The Texas cabbage season has not
been SO active as last year. 70 Jan
uary |, 1922, about lbs cars of cab
hage had come from the Rio Grande
Valley, whereas less than 50 cars
were reported to January ] this
season. Total movement from south
Texas hast season filled $3.50 cars.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
DRAMATIC GUN FIGHT IN
 STREETS OF TULSA, OKLA.

Tulsa, Okla, Feb. 7.-Tusa county officers today were Investigating trouble between two Osage county deputies and two marshals of Skiatook which led to pistol fight yesterday in which Buck Collins was killed and Marshal w. J. Supernaw was seri. ously wounded.
 John Ellis, deputy sheriff of Osage county, had been placed in the Skia- took jail recently by the marshals on complaint of his mother-in- law who charged that he mistreated his wife.
 Deputizing Collins as an officer of Osage county, Ellis set out to rerali- ate. He declared he would give the marshals "a taste of their own medi- cine.'
 Ellis and Collins met Supernaw and his brother marshal, l.. w. Standridge, and according to witnesses, Ellis drew his pistol and made Standridge hand over his gun. He marched to the jail and locked the marshal in. Stanridge was badly beaten.
 Ellis, according to witnesses, told Collins to bring Marshal Supernaw along but the officer showed fight.
 Supernaw fell first but continued shooting at Collins until his revolver was empty. Collins returned the fire until his revolver began to snap on empty shells, staggered few feet and on the sidewalk. He died within a few minutes.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

Pure lard ? lbs. 25c. Russell Bros. --advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

record is considered in the adminiss tering of justice but in this case there were other circumstances, The pos lieeman had paid the penalty for ofs lenses committed in the past, far more serious than tho one for which he was being given hearing. and that whatever he had done Tn The past should not be considered at the present He spoke of the e2piana- tinn given by Moffitt, and his admis- sion of guilt. He said that penalty Of 20 days to him seemed hard. in as much as it might prove hardship to his family. The commissioner said that 20 days punishment would en- tail an expense of about si00. and the family of the policeman would in the end be the sufferers. He said that in his opinion the city would be well served and there would be no injustice done If the penalty were applied 10 the vacation period.
 Commissioner Parker said that whatever punishment would be meted out. it should he such as to maintain discipline in the department, He voiced approval of the idea Of Com missioner Lange that the days off Should apply to the vacation period.
 After considerable discussion in which the question as to whether or not the policeman would be forced 10 part with some of his vacation period during 1923 and 1924, due 10 the possibility of the common coun- cil either granting the request of the police for two days off each month in addition to the regular IA days vacation, the board acted by fning Moffitt the nine days pay, which he has lost by suspension. in addition to 10 additional days off his vacation in 1923.
 Chief Hart was asked his opinion before final action was taken and he expressed himself as satisfied with | such a penalty
 Before the meeting closed Com missioner Parker brought up the | matter of the pulmotor in the police department. According to him. the one in service is not in working or der. and if it is found to be of no value it should be taken to a dump and disposed of and a new one se- cured. It was decided to take this matter up at regular meeting.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

Fresh eggs sie dozen, Russell Bros .adst
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

Strictly fresh eggs 51c dozen, ? dozen s1.00. Russell Bros.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
Tpo-Platoon System May Not be
 Included in Mew Appropriations

told the finance committee that New Rritain's per capita east Tor policing is ss,sei that of Waterbury. ssi Hart ford. 3 and Bridgeport. SC. Meriden is lower than New Britain,
 Relative to the request for a new patrol. il was explained that repairs to the amount of sa,koa are now nsed- ed on the present patrol and even then f will be aa old ear that must shortly be replaced, The motorcycle will be new one. the low price be- ing secured by tradeTin Of another machine. The off1ee equipment will ft out captains otfiee for Captain George ], Kelly.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
NO WOMEN ELECTED
 ID CHURCH VESTRY
Board Of St. Marks Is Composed
 Entirely of Men

Thirteen men are to serve on the
 yestry instead of II 1t was decided ai
 the annual meeting Of St. Marks church last evening.
 The sestrymen elected to serve foi one year are: George NJ. Parsons. c,
 r. smith. F.. J. Porter. r. s. Penfield c. s. Bradley. Malcolm Farmer. Ralph B. Britton. C. H. Pasco, Charles E. Pratt. F. $. Iliingworth. W. H. Fitz- elle. Dr. r. A. B. Forrest and George H. Mitchell.
 C. F. Chase was elected senior war den and Isaac D. Russell junior war den. Other officers elected are: Par ish treasurer. c. $. Bradley: parish clerk. F. S. Penfeld; auditor. Charles W. Nichols: delegates to diocesan convention. c. r. Chase and I. D. Rus sell; alternates. c. s. Bradley and George Mitchell: delegates to Hart ford archdeaconry. Dr. F. 4. B. For rest and C. II. Pasco: alternates, Mrs I. D. Russell and $. H. Hunt.
 resolution drawn mp by tho rec tor regarding the sending of testimon- ials Of thanks 10 the donors of the various gifts to the new church was adopted.
 Legal Members Accepted.
 The following were accepted as le- gal members of the church. Henrietta Foley, Grace Terhune, Elizabeth s. Hungerford, Bertha Osborne Prigg, Mrs. George A. Porter, Margaret S. Hudgins, Florence S. Hunt, Lillian I. Freeman, Ruth Ellen Ellsworth, Ethel M. Sutcliffe, Anna G. Kellogg, Louise H. Noble. Edmund S. Starr, C. Reid Hudgins, Cotton D. Noble, William H. Leon F. Jackson, Albert Speakman, F.. w. Bennett, Samuel B. 1 Cochrane. F. S. Schofield, Arvid Pet erson, William R. Foley. C. w. Cowles, | Mary F. Cowles, Philip Diehl, Reynold | .. Baldwin, Margaret Speakman, Frederick F. Keehner, Mrs. Matilda 1 Keehner, George W. Blinn, Gertrude I Frances Mitchell, Harriet E. Mitchell, l Nellie Gibson Wolfe, Doris F.. Wolfe. | Bertha M. Jones, Stuart s. Hellberg. Rosalie E. Bertini, Anna l.. Bertini. l Lily R. Bertini. Mrs. O. F. Bertini, l Emily B. Pratt. Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt.
 Although it would have been legal or women to serve on the vestry this ear no names were proposed at last nights meeting.
 The report of the treasurer was .lso given.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
'T-4' QUARTET AT
 ELKS' FAIR TONIGHT

The I'd" quartet-Loomis, Lucas I.athamand Lewis-wii entertain the Wednesday night audience at the F,lks' Fair at Ells' Home on Wash ing ton street tonight. The "L-4" is. without doubt, the best entertainment troup of it's kind in this part of Con- encticut. It has appeared at numer- ous social functions and never fails to bring a demand for encore after en- core.
 For dancing, the Alpha String or chestra will furnish music.
 The Wednesday attendance is ex- pected to surpass any record made during the fair. The Elks' have spared no pains or money to make the fair q success in every way. not only for themselves but for those who are seeking recreation.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
MASONS UNCLAIMED
 ON KU KLUx ISSUE
scsaiiaasa From Firs, Pasel \

ing that he did not deem further comment necessary.
 h that letter he said, that. while ii is the privilege Of any Mason to join any organization as long as he dees not violate the law Of the land or his duty as Mason, he tthe grand masteFl deeply denlared any attempt to connect the oldest and greatest fralernlty in the world with this so, called klan."
 The grand master save a number of decisions during the year and also said that several matters had been placed with the grievances and other committees to be reported upon ln the grand lodge session,
 Aiiingto.n Needs Chaplain
 He mentioned the need which the fraternity had felt of chaplain at AlllngtoNn hospital and the immedi- ate response of an appeal for funds to provide one. 4 further appeal is made for additional funds to continue min istrations Of spiritual comfort to those at the hospital who may desire them. Voluntary subscriptions already have been about ss,ooo for chaplain.
 10000 Members in coan.
 In his discussion Of grand lodge finances the grand master spoke Of the Masonic home at wallingford. now caring for 60 men and 62 women.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07
City items

Don't forget the Legion ball.--advt
 Radio sets and supplies al Morans .-advt.
 Dance Friday night, Norden Bun- galow Rexmere orchestra,-a
 The Scandinavian ". c. T. |. will hold its anniversary festival at the Norden Bungalow tonight at o'clock.
 Read Besse- -Lelends advertisement ill this paper. The prices will bring g great many people to this great store tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. People who appreciate the value of dollar, people who are thrifty and recognize Bargain-advt,
 Drum Corps Mardi Gras Friday Night, T. A. E. Hall Admission 4oc.- advt
 mas tree committee will meet to set- tie bills and wind up the 1922 busi- ness tomorrow evening at o'clock.
 Sonoras at c. l.. Pierce & Co.-advt
 Tomorrow morning at-the stroke of nine, begins Bargain Week. at Besse- Lelands.-advt
 Pianos and Victrolas at c. l.. Pierce & Co.--advt.
 February 12, Lincoln's Birthday, is not holiday for local merchants, ac- cording to the Chamber of Com merce, but Washingtons Birthday, February 22, will be a holiday and the stores will be closed all day.
 Meet me at Schmarr's for dinner.-- adyt
 Supper home cooked food benefit Children's Home, Feb. 13 at Center church. Price soc. Call 2210-4 for tickets.-advt.
 Experienced Salesladies wanted for all departments at Raphaefs Dept.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

while lhs charity feusasfion has 4f outside that institution and shs East sra star hospital IS men and SIS sam- ea. making a total of fae persons. Unless there is a substantial increase in revenues the seFk carried an must be eurtaiied, the grand master said. He effeEed two plans for eonsidsra- tion. The order according to the statistical report has about sa.ees members in the state.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-07

Tn cake-making," says Fannie Mer- ritt Farmer, "the best ingredients are essential" This, of course, includes f1avoring extracts. If you want the best extracts, ask for Baker's.-advt.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-09-13

wesleyan college; to change the num-
per OF trustees to 13; four from the
Methodist church, four from the Pres
Dyterian, and the other five to be ap-
pointed by the corporation; commit
tees on appraisal and auditing to con-
t1nue their work; all contracts enter
ed into by the present board of trus-
Tees to be taken over by the new
board as soon as chosen. The plans
Will be submitted to the boards of ed
ucation of both churches.
There will be equal partnership in
the college, each institution putting
IN an allotted amount of n to
determined by the appraisal com
If the merger is finally yot-
ed, 1t will probably mean a united
campaign in Helena to raise $4,000
for the institution.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-09-13

they decided to buy the old Nine-mile
roadhouse at the mouth of the can
yon. This was done and the interior
renovated and improved with a view
to it becoming a sort of out-of-town
community rest house as well as a
dining and dancing place. Its pro-
prietorship was vested in short-time
lessees.
Harding Way Opened
Since the opening of Harding Way
last year a tremendous increase in
the use of the inn has been noted.
Under the proprietorship of the pres
ent leasers, Mr.. and Mrs. D. McDon-
aid, Thompson Inn has been of more
service to the public than ever be-
fore, according to E. B. Howell and
others. 1t is probable that the city
will continue them in its proprietor
ship. AS a place for picnics the Inn
and its surroundings are said to be
unexcelled near Butte in point of
combined scenic beauty and ~accessi-
bility to motorists.
Might be Winter Resort
During the winter it has been the
custom to close the Inn, formerly bet
ter known as the Nine-Mile house,
except for the use of occasional dane
ing parties. However, were the ice
on the nearby reservoir kept in good
a coasting track built on
one of the nearby hills, the dining
kept open and the road kept
Of snow in order to make it
accessible to cars, the place might
become a Butte winter resort as we'll
as a summer one.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-09-13
enpox 1, spotted fever /, other dis

enpox 1, spotted fever /, other dis
eases 4.
The highest death rate, as usual
was last year among children under
the age OF n year. There were
76O deaths of infants who had not
reached their firth birthday ami
versary, making the infant mortality
rate 69.6 per 1000 living births. Yet
this was a decrease over 1921, when
827 under the age of one died. The
infant mortality rate grew from 1920
to the present year, however, for
there we're fewer births in 1922. The
total births in the state for these
years were 1926 in 1922 and 12,-
127 in 1921.
Current statistics for the month of
August to date show that the resi-
dents of the state generally are we'll
and virtually free from disease. Early
in August there we're several cases
of measles and whooping cough reg
istered, but by the middle of the
month there were only one or two
cases existing.
Deaths by months in 1922 we're:
January 400, February 428, March
681, April 4O4, May 425, June Alp,
July 1854, August 357, September
Alb, October $50, November 383, De-
cember 449.
Cancer in Montana as elsewhere
almost universally is said to be on
the increase. Montana health Off
GERS have observed that cancer is a
disease to which foreign born resi-
dents are more susceptible than
American born. Three out of four
cases of cancer proving fatal are said
to be foreigners Tea drinking and
the use of hot alcoholic beverages
said to be among the contributing
causes of cancer among the foreign
born of certain nationalities. One
cause, which is perhaps more consol-
than otherwise, for the increase
Of deaths due to cancer is said to be
hat lancer is primarily a disease of
-ater life and that science has in the
asst rs years extended the period of
luman life by 10 to Is years, hence
here are more elderly people to be-
come subjects of the disease.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-09-13

Completing a program to give the
city of Butte an out-of-door recrea-
ton center of scenic beauty and con-
venience, the William Boyce Thomp-
son Welfare league, acting through
E. B. HOWELL, has decided to the city
Thompson Inn and the groves, build
ings and grounds Immediately sur
rounding it. Thompson park, a strip
Of ground along Nine-mile creek, and
over which runs the scenic new Hard
ing Way, a link in the Yellowstone
trail, was created when the Thomp-
son interests gave the city part of it
in 1915 and was enlarged to include
some further mountainous areas by
an act of congress in 1921 which
vested control of that part of the
park Jointly in the city of Butte and
the forest service.
How Present Gift Came
The Thompson interests, subse-
quent to the original gift, allotted
100000 cash to the Y. M. G. A. and
a board of trustees was appointed to
look into the practicability of using
the fund for the creation and main
tenance of a rest house for working
women at Thompson park. However,
the trustees finally decided that ow-
ing to the distance from Butte. build
ing such a rest house would not be
a practical undertaking as it would
not be we'll utilized. 1t being left to
the trustees to change the character
Of the proposed $4,000 investment
at their discretion, so long as 1t was
made in connection with the park,