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Evening star., 1923-09-02

tary of Labor Edward j. Henning:
bishops Robert Harris and e. RI.
hughes, Of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Dr. Frank Welland Of
Chicago, y. Bruce Bielaski, national
president Of the frate rnity. and Prof.
A. r. Drerr of Cornwall ON the Hud-
son. who is to have charge of the
campaign for higher scholarships in
the fraternity, the movement toward
which was instituted at this con
Yentiou.
Although the question of whether
CHARTERS should be granted to petj-
tloning locals as in the past has been
discussed at the several meetings, the
majority or the delegates. il was said
favored a policy Of careful expansieu
rather than rapid growth
Prof. Duerr was elected to the office
that VIII study the question OF
scholarship of the fraternity.
Norman Mcleod of Pittsburgh was
named vice president to succeed
Henry Hewitt of Minneapolis
Evening star., 1923-09-02
RUMORS RIFE STONEHAM
MAY SELL GIANT STOCK
One Report Is That Lands Has
Asked Sale After Fuller
Scandal.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 1.-Reports
that Charles A. Stoneham, under in
dictment for perjury in connection
with affairs of e. NJ. Fuller & Co. was
prepared to sell his controlling inter-
est in the New York base ball club,
were insistent in the sporting world
tonight. John J. McGraw, manager
and vice president, was regarded as
one Of the most likely purchasers of
the Giants.
Stoneham owns 81 per. cent of the
stock, of an estimated value of S2,-
100000. Another report was circu-
lated today to the effect that Commits
sioner X. NJ. Landis was prepared to
ask Stoneham to retire from the
game, because of the charges in con-
nection with the Fuller case.
Evening star., 1923-09-02

About one million years ago. while
mammoth dinosaurs still enjoyed free
steam baths in the reeking lagoons
that have become CalifOrnia's verdaut
coast. a great mastodon, one OF the
prehistoric forebearS Of the modern
ELEPHANT, became mired beside
primitive Arizona water hole. There
he suffered the slow, agonizing death
of salvation.
Evening star., 1923-09-02
GIRL BROWNS IN BAY.

PORTLAND, Me-, September l.
Miss Virginia Brown OF Sandusky,
Ohio, was drowned tonight when the
motor yacht Carosa was run down
by another power boat in Casco bay.
Miss Brown was riding on the deck
house of the Carosa and the impact
threw her into the water. Her body
was found lodged between the blades
OF the yachts, propeller >a-
Evening star., 1923-09-02

Staggering ages OF time swept in
relentless procession over his grave.
Today his skeleton. more than so Per
cent complete. is being reconstructed
in the National Museum here in Wash
ington. Soon the frame Of that pri-
meval wanderer will be exhibited as
the latest wonder of antiquity.
The fossil mastodon. which is ages
older than the American mastodon
Evening star., 1923-09-02
DELTA TAU SESSION
ENDS AT CLEVELAND
Fraternity Names Member to Study
Ways Of Improving
Scholarship.

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, September RE
election Of present officers with one
exception and selection of Conneaut
Lake, Pa, as the place for next
years gathering was the principal
business before the forty-seventh
annual karnea OF the Delta Tau
Delta Fraternity, which ended tonight
with banquet and several talks
Speakers were: Assistant Secre-
Evening star., 1923-09-02
Just Habit.
From london Answers.

FROM london Answers.
Beech--W-hy did you break your
engagement with that school teacher?
Ash-If I failed to show up every
night she expected me to bring
written excuse signed by my mother.
Evening star., 1923-09-02
MANY STRIKES STAGED.
4O2 Labor Conflicts in Year in
Austria.

VIENNA. August 31.-During 1922
tnere We're 402 labor conflicts in Aus
tr1a, 366 strikes and SO fock-outs. One
third of these strikes, in which 5S,7
men We're involved, took place in vi.
emma. Only "a of the strikes were sue
cessful, 173 were partially successful
and the rest failures
Evening star., 1923-09-02
DANCING
Studio. laree and Beautiful

for refined private dances and clubs; ca
pacity, 100 couples; rented by night treason
able). For reservation see TrBERNILLE;
ALL Conn. ave. Phone North e407s
Evening star., 1923-09-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
S250.00: Prizes jz

$SO FIRST PHlZE
SOITLAND LABOR DAY
PRINCE GEORGES CO., MD.
TOURN A MENT
Base Ball Game at 10 AM.
Admission, 35 Cents
Which Gives You q Voice in the
Disposition Of SIS in Cash
OWEN MOORE. Marshal
AIDS: Mss Vera Harrison and Miss
Lillian Grgsby
JUDGES: W. n. Harrison, Geo. N. Pal
mer, DR.. o. II. Emmons. Harry Crosier,
r. J. Bradbury, A. II. Robinson, Denja-
min Randall, Prof. Nicholas orem, J.
Chew Sherif and Judson Harrison.
Old-Time Southern Maryland
CHICKEN SUPPER
Will Be Served From to Pm. in
Recreation Hall Of New Schoolhouse.
"AH You Can Eot for 81 90
Children Under Ten, 50 Cents
BALL, 8 P.M.-Adnission, SOC
For information apply to JA1lES B.
BLAND or GEO. F. Won oSTER1ANE,
&, F. D. s. Anacostia Station, D. g.
Free bus service from 18th Z Pa. ave. Sc.
Evening star., 1923-09-02
American Beauty Roses.

GUIDES homegrown specimens are
world prize winners. 1912 F-Adver-
Sisement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
Sixteen Divorces
Granted at April Term
of Superior Court

The following divorces were de-
creed by Judge Fred Emery Beane
at the April term OF the kcnnebec
superior court:
Amanda Carrier Of Augusta from
Albert Carrier, residence unknown,
desertion: custody of three children
! given to the motheT B. T.. Maher of
! Augusta attorney for the libellant.
Alice G. Leighton of Augusta from
George +. Leighton of Waterville,
non support; custody of one child
given to father and one to the mo-
thor; NJ. l.. Sawtelle OF Augusta at
torney for tho libellant.
David Ziskind of Sidney from Ida
Rose Ziskind of Boston, extreme
cruelty: Henry N. Taylor of Port
land attorney for the libelant.
Nita +. French from Archibald NJ.
French. both Of Belgrade, non-sup-
port; custody of tho child given to
the mother. the father to pay $3.50
per week towards it's support; L. ].
Little of Augusta attorney for the
/, libellant
Alice E. FlewcllinS of Augusta
from Robert Ole Flewelling of Fair
field. extreme cruelty: Robert a.
Cony Of Augusta for the ibellant.
Gladys NJ. Bragg from William c.
Bragg, both of Oakland, non-sup-
port; custody of the two children
given to the mother. the father to
pay IS a week towards their sup
port; Perkins & Weeks of Water
VILE attorneys for the libeIant.
Charles f. Leighton from Jessie
A. Leighton, both of Monmouth,
adultery; l.. II. Carleton of VIM
throp attorney for the libcllant.
Leona Labrccque Of Augusta
from Alphonse I.abrecquc OF Water
Vile, extreme cruelty: Pattangall &
Locke of Augusta attorneys for the
libollant.
Walter Nv. Hcndce of North Vas
salboro from Mildred Q. Hcndee OF
/ Augusta. cruel and abusive treat
meht; Burleigh Martin of Augusta
attorney for the libellant.
Lillian NJ. Harrington of Au-
gusta from Leonard c. Harrington
of Somervillc. Mass, desertion: GUS
tody of the three children given to
the mother; Robert 4. Cony of Au-
gusta for the libcllant.
Agnes Nickless of Augusta from
George w. Nictless of Concord, n.
H., utter dcsCrtion: custody Of the
two children given to the mother.
the father to pay 81 per week to-
wards their support; S. & l.. Tit
comb of Augusta for the libeilant.
ISIptll Il. INuN SUI jiolii ' Al 81 a.
Rawson, both of Gardiner. extreme
cruelty: libcllant is given permits
sion to change her name to Isabel
II. Barrett; libele to pay costs taxed
at S100 and $3.50 in lieu of alimony;
Will G. Atkins of Gardner attorney
for the libellant.
Herbert L. Smith of New Glou-
ccster from Lulu Fl. Smith of Pitts
ton, crucf and abusive treatment;
Will c. Atkins of Gardiner attorney
for the libellant.
Mae +. Sabine of Oakland from
Harry d. Sabine, residence unknown
non support; custody of the four
children gwen to tho mother: Frank
Plunstcad OF VAUDEVILLE attorney
for the lihcllant.
Sarah NJ. TAYLOR from Constant
w. Taylor. both of<Gardiner. nom
support; l.. Z. Carleton of Winthrop
attorney Cor the libellant.
Mae Eva White of Augusta from
Harry w. White of Haliowell, in
toXication; Walter NJ. Sanborn of
Augusta attorney for the libellant
Judge Beane denied a divorce to
Eugene 'Vinslow OF Belgrade from
Sarah Winslow OF Scion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
Died in California

word has been received here OF the
eeath in Chico, Cal. of Mrs. Harriet
virginia SCwall, a former resident of
augusta and A sister of the late Will
nam r. Smith. She had almost reach
ca her 9Sth birthday but had been an
invalid for several years. Mrs. Sewall
had remarkable memory and with her
natural gift of cheerful, humorous, mar
fative. afforded her large circle of
friends much pleasure. She leaves two
sons. Harry of Maynard, Mass, and
.harles d. + Oakland. Cal; and two
daughters. Mrs. May S. Houghton of
alameda. Cal, and Mrs. a. l.. Nichols
VI Chico. Cal. She is also survived by
.our grandchildren and four great
grandchildrcu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
Manchester GRANGE

manchester Grange held it's regular
meeting April Z. with a good attend
my Hnce considering the very bad roads.
me regular business was transacted
snu degree work eXcmplifed by the
lew new degree team. Meeting was then
tut INTO the lecturers hands who in
aIoauced George Babb Of the State
nsrlcultural Department who gave a
t aost helpful and interesting illus
trated lecture on birds and their use
'uihess to mankind.
Alter the lecture doughnuts and
1 Th was served in the dining room.
s1ne next meeting will be held April
'st. and it is hoped there will be
m,, good attendance as degree work
VIII be in order.
,na AZ me last meeting it was a pleas
de- act that the members of the
lsane team had their lines very well
nnailu and as all are striving to
hs ah s's, this a success, no doubt it will
tuIly learned at the next meeting.
win ieasing feature of the meeting
Of ", 80 90 the reading of the third issue
vii, tne orange Herald and each one
conv oe anxious to get his or her
dInirr,reshments will be served in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

ers had a social at the schoolhouse
Friday evening. They had an inter-
esting program and refreshments.
1t was the birthday of the princi-
pal. Mr.. Philbrook, and also Of the
agricultural teacher, Mr.. Weeks A
birthday cake was presented to- each.
Two teams'o of four horses each
passed through this village Saturday
on their way from North Arson to
Bingham with loads of oil.
a card party was enjoyed Friday
evening at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs,
NJ. r. Pollard for the benefit Of the
local D. a. X.
The Rebekahs gave, a supper
Thursday evening for the Odd Fell
lows.
Fred Severy OF New York City
came Saturday TO visit bis father. g,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
vASSALBORO
School Notes

The dedication of the new school
house at East Nsssalboro. which has
twice been postponed because OF in
clement weather. will he held Thurs
day. April 10, at > o'clock in the after
noon.
Remarks will he offered by several
superintendcnts of school Of nearby
unions: Mrs. Florence Wells. teacher
of music in the Oakland and Winslow
schools, will sing; and there will be an
address by Or. A. Q. Thomas, State
superintendent of schools.
The public is cordially invited to
come and look over the new building,
and participate in the exercises.
EAST-Mrs. Anna S. Gates was a
recent guest Of Mrs George II. Gates.
Mrs. June Marden returned to her
home in Massachusetts Monday after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
RICHMOND

Mrs. Nettie Umberhind and Miss
Ora Reed, who are OH a two months
trip to California, are at Riverside
Cal, where they are making their
headquarters for two weeks. They
are taking motor trips around that
part OF the country enjoying the
beautiful scenery, many colored How
ers and the fruit groves, lhany with
oranges and blossoms on the same
, trees.
DR.. w. n. Price of Gardiner was
called to Richmond Saturday.
Mrs. Price was the guest OF MISS
Lyde Lint Thursday and Friday.
Funeral of Mrs. Annie King
The funeral services OF the late
Mrs. Anna e. King were held Monday
afternoon from the home on South
Front street at 9 o'clock. Mrs. King
| was born in Fairfield, Me-, 73 years
ago. She has made Richmond her
home for over AZ years.
Besides her husband, George Il.
King, one brother. Fred Shamplne
and one niece, Mrs. Frank Folsom or
Portland and one nephew. DR.. Henry
Montel Of New Haven, Conn. me
Rev. n. r. Pearson of the Methodist
church OBLIGATED, the intermcnt was
i'll Cottons cemetery.
Charles &. Hutchins
Charles L. Hutchihs died at his
home on Beech street Sunday after
al illness of only one week. Besides
his wife, one son. Arthur Hutchins
and grandson survive.
CORNER-Mrs. Eugene EdEecomb
has returned from a weeks visit IN
Gardiner and Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Nferrfleld or
Hallowell were weekend guests OF
their. parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hamilton and +. S. Merriflcld.
ii. c.. Allard, who has been i'll with
the flu, is slowly recovering.
Mrs. Ida Baston has returned from
a visit in Lynn. Mass.
Mrs. w. +. Tarr who has been
very i'll with .neuritis. is improving.
Her niece. Miss Edith Small. Is car
ing for her.
J. r. Ward is visiting his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Jennie Small, in Lewiston.
Autos are again a welcome sight
on the Federal road.
Reuel Witham has secured employ
mcnt in Pressure Isle for the sum-
mcr and left for his work Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs f. o. Tarr and fam
lily and Mrs. Eva Libby attended a
concert given hy the scholars of the
East Bowdoin Sunday school in their
chapel Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Shelton Wis
tied their father. H.. c. Allard, Sun
day.
Progressive Grange
Hold its regular meeting Friday
evening. An interesting program was
carried out by the lecturer after
which a social hour was enjoyed.
The grangers are planning to pur-
chase new furniture for the hall very
soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
CHELSEA

Mrs. II. O. Patterson Of Augusta
was the recent guest of her father,
&. ii. Watson.
Miss Grace Thompson. who has
been in Farmingdalc for u few
weeks, passed Thursday with Miss
Ida Scarls. and Friday went to Mrs.
Laura Richards.
+. c. Mcars and NJ. \. Gliddcn with
their families have moved onto the
place in East Chelsea recently pur-
cha sed of Mrs. l.. NJ. Gilman.
Mrs. f. M. Gilman has moved 10
her daughters, Mrs. w. X. Thompson.
Emile GcrouX, who has purclIa sod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

William T.. BoWdcn and Rose r.
Howard, both of Chelsea were unit
ed in marriage Saturday afternoon
at the Methodist parsonage, Rev.
Ralph r. Lowe, officiating. The sim
gle ring service was used. Mr.. Bow
den is n veteran of the Spanish and
Indian wars, having served Q years
and . months in the United States
service. Part of this time he was in
Cuba and tho Philippines. He was
discharged from the army in May
1899, and is now staying at the Ma
tonal Soldiers Home at Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

II. Severy. who is recovering from 4
severe attack OF bronchitis.
Miss Alice Powell is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Eldred Head.
Edwin Tuscan has sold his house
on Ferry street to. John Pierce.
Miss Geneva Hunnewell passed the
weekend with relatives in Bingham.
|, SOUTH-Mrs. Scott Jones IL work.
ing for Mrs. Charles Beckwith in
Cornville. .
Mrs. Albert Adams Is i'll.
sister. Mrs. Byron Haryille, and go
ing to school.
Walter Kepnison was 50 unfortua
nate as to lose one oe his best cows
recently.
'Pcflcy Fog was the weekend
sues. Sue, Of his daughter. Mrs. 3. ":
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
READFIELD

DEPOT-Mrs. Verne Hardy Is at
the Central Maine hospital for surSi-
cal and medical treatment
Mrs. Amy Packard. Mrs. Minnie
McKinnan and Mrs. Nellie Brown at
tended the Pomona meeting We'd
ncsday in Winthrop.
Mrs. Is. l.. johnson Of Sullivan
who has been visiting her sister. N rs.
Edgar Luce, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
Miss Euaenia McCIelIand

Word announcing the death of Miss
Eugenia McClelland Of Whitensville.
Mass, has been received. She was
the only child of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
McClelland, former residents OF
Roadfield. Miss McClelland last
June was graduated from w. II. S.
She was taken suddenly ill and
carried to a hospital in Worcester.
where she died in a short time. Her
age was II years. Her parents have
many friends here who express their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

larmingdale were recent guests OF
Geo. Allen.
Some OF the hens In our neigh
borhood are laying some pretty large
eggs.
Mrs. M. o. Clough got one recently
that measured by 8 inches and
weighed ozs. and T.. l.. Miller got
one just little larger one way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

The Rcbckah Aid will meet in Odd
Fellows Hall Wednesday evening as
guests of Sisters, Florence Johnson.
Minnie Nichols. Jennie Lyon and
Lulu Wadlcigh. All Rebekahs are
invited to the aid meeting. y good
attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

the ueminway place. plans to move
IN as soon as travelling will permit.
All schools opened Monday except
Nos. t and g. These two had lost
time to make up and began earlier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Dow have
moved back from Gardiner, where
they lived during the winter.
WEST-Eoy Wclch is moving his
family to Gardiner where he has en-
''i Ho 5''s''s' 1ittlcacla fcn recently.
breaking several ribs.
Olive Williams was the guest of
her parents one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. *. Allen and son
Of AUGUSTA and Edward Allen Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

Harry Barney returned Monday
evening from a trip of n week to
Boston and Portland. He attended
the meeting of the American Legion
and LETT Tuesday afternoon for a
weeks visit in Fairfield with his
mother. He will be joined there to-
day Ivy Mrs. Barney and their son,
Robert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

Eugene PomcrIeau Of the Hersey
Shoe store left Tuesday for Boston
and New Britain, Conn, to be joined
there by Alfred Dostie who leaves
this evening. They will return to
this city bringing new automobile
over the road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

Miss Marion Griffin OF Newton,
Mass. formerly q teacher in the Lin
coin school of this city is visiting
for few days with her mother and
SistCr in this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. Harry Pierce, Jr. left Tues
day for Burnham where she will pass
the week with her grandmother, Mrs.
Dora \. EiploN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

1.-The recollection Of quality remains
long after the price has been for
gotten" Bakers Certified tlavorins
Extracts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
SOLON

NJ. p. Pollard was in Augusta Sat-
urday on business. e
Miss Flora Heald.' who teaches in
Rumford. is passing two weeks va
cation with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. r. Head.
Mrs. Mile Wilson and her son,
Sidney, arrived Saturday from
Florida where they passed the winter.
Social and Birthday Party
Tie High school pupils aud teach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

n few weeks visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. O. II. Goddard
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Whitchouse Of
South China were in the place
Saturday.
Mrs. Emma Crowcll returned to
her home Thursday for the sum
NOR.
Mrs. r. NJ. Jordan was week
end guest Of her sister, Mrs. Ralph
Stowcll, Of Oakland.
J.. &. Barker is making extensive
repairs on the house recently pur-
chased from the Tabor Estate.
Philip j. Priest returned home
Sunday after a two weeks visit in
the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s. Pcttengi'l
of Augusta were Sunday callers in
the place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Mason Of
WatcrVillc were week end guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

Mrs. Emma Gordon went to Au-
Gusta Thursday and visited relatives
until Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18

heartfelt sympathy for them in their
bereavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
Frank S. Perkins

The community was greatly shock
ed by the death of Frank $. Perkins
Saturday morning. Mr.. Perkins was
well known here and highly esteem
ed. a man Of genial personality.
kind and thoroughly liked by all
with whom lie came in contact. lie
was interested in all improvements
and social activities and gladly as
sisted all who were in need. He will
be greatly missed by all with whom
he WAS acquainted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-18
Parents and Friends Guests O
School

SchOCI
Friday afternoon the parents and
friends visited the grades in the now
SCHOOL building. The visitors were
shown every courtesy by the
teachers and pupils. A fine program
was carried cat after which Dr..
IIutchins gave an interesting and
instructive talk on hygiene.
Mrs. Karl Gates who has been
quite sick for the past few days, is
able to be out again.
Miss Agnes Masse, who was at
North Nassal5oro for few days, re-
turned Thur sday.
Mrs. Clara Stewards was bust
ness caller in Fairfield Thursday.
Mrs. Henry Marden is gaining and
expects to return within two weeks.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-30
Iaccrne Tax Facts
You Should Know

Arrival Of the period for filing in
come tax returns january 1 10
March Is. 1923 = presents TO Amer
can citlzens ami residents the ques-
lion Am required 10 file a returng'
and How shall ! lie assured OF max
ing a correct return2'
TO every person who last year filed
return viii he sent form for MAX
ing a return of income for tho year
1922 Form 104eA for reporting net
income Of $1,000 and less. and Form
1910 FOR reporting net income in ex-
cess OF $1,000. Careful study OF the
instructions on these forms viii
solve many difficulties which, al first
glance, may seem perplexing
As further aid. the Bureau of In
ternal Revenue has prepared a series
OF newspaper statements based on the
latest rulings and decisions govern
ing the administration of the revenue
act Answers to the questions. which
from the bureau's correspondence
during the last year appear perplex-
ing, will to presented daily. Taxpay-
ers are advised TO preserve these ar
ticles as they appear, in order that
when they begin preparation of their
returns they may have before them g
comprehensive summary OF the re-
quirements of the revenue act.
The tax is imposed upon net in
come, which is gross income less GER
tain specified deductions for business
expenses. losses, bad debts. etc, to be
/ fully explained later Single persons
may subtract from net income, be-
fore calculating the normal tax. an
exemption of $1,000. The exemptions
for married persons and heads Of
families are $4,000 on incomes of S.
600 or less and $4,000 on incomes in
excess OF $4,000.
Taxpayers are allowed. also. an adj
ditional credit of S40O for each per-
son dependent upon them for chief
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-30


support, if such person is under is
years of age or incapable Of self sup
port because mentally or physically
defective.
Requirement 10 file an income tax
return rests upon every single per-
son whose net income for 1922 was
$1,000 or more or whose gross in
come was $4,000 or more and upon
every married person whose net in
come was $4,000 or more or whose
gross income was $4,000 or more, re-
CARELESS OF whether or not the in
come is taxable. For example man
and wife with two children II and
Ii years old had a net income for
1922 OF $1,000. Their exemptions and