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Evening star., 1924-02-02
WILSON AIDOFFERED
FOR GERMAN RELIEF
War President, Just Before Illness,
Promised to Help Starv-
ing Intellectuals.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 2.-Woodrow
Wilson, who as President of the
United States declared war on Ger
many, offered just before he was
stricken with his present critical ILL
ness to aid Germany's starving in
teilectuals. according to James w.
Gerard, who was Mr.. Wilson's ambas-
sador at Berlin.
To-day ] received letter" said Mr..
Gerard, from Woodrow Wilson's sec
retary, stating that Mr.. Wilson would
raise funds for writers, doctors. ar
lists and other inteilectuals of Ger
many. which I am originating.
"It is characteristic that Mr.. Wilson,
in the midst Of his own personal dis
tress. should make this effort to help
the starving and to do away with
hate"
Evening star., 1924-02-02
ANNOUNCES REVOLT
ON MELLON RATES
Frear Says insurgents Never
Will Support Figures Set
by Secretary.

The republican insurgents will not
support tax bill carrying the in
come rates proposed by Secretary
Mellon, Representative Frear of Wis
consin, leader of that faction, said in
an announcement yesterday. This
statement by the insurgent leader
crystailized rumblings Of dissatisfac-
ton among House republicans over
the action Of the majority members
of the House ways and means COM
mittee in deciding to report the meas
ure.
In announcing the stand of the in
surgents, Mr.. Frear revealed that a
compromise on the Mellon rates had
been virtually agreed to yesterday by
some republican members OF the COM
mfttee. including Chairman Green and
the insursent group; The PROPOSED
by the decision of the committee ma
jority. included SO per cent reduc-
ton in the normal taxes instead OF
25 per cent cut, as suggested by Mr:
Mellon, and a maximum surtax OF
about 40 per cent instead OF 20 per
cent. Eleven members of the COM
mittee insisted upon the Mellon rates
which were adopted.
Estimates by Mellon.
While the republicans of the ways
and means committee worked on 1ur-
ther details of the rate sections, pre-
paratory to taking the bill up again
next week in full committee. Secretary
Mellon issued estimates showing the
rate reductions proposed by REPRE-
sentative Garner of Texas for the
democrats would cost the government
S3479S1491 in revenue, against loss
of S2S7,814,261, If the Mellon rates
were accepted. He made no comment
on the estimates.
Commenting on the compromise
proposal for rate reductions. Mr..
Frear said 1t was generally commend
ed by some republican members OF
the ways and means committee for its
fairness.
Sees Fight Sure.
"Of course, every member OF the
House and of the committee" Mr..
Frear said, understands that when
will be showed under. AS a political
proposition the Mellon bill Is destined
to be a teapot tax that will rival it's
namesake before it gets through Con-
The republicans of the committee
today rejected Mr.. Green's proposal
for q gift tax, which he urged as 4
complement to the estate tax to pre-
vent evasion of the latter.
The democratic national committee
issued a report today showing that
6.641.262 persons would be benefited
under the Garner plan for tax re-
lief, against s.433 under the Mellon
plan. The statement also said 1t was
estimated "that either plan will raise
an adequate amount OF revenue for
the government"
Evening star., 1924-02-02
EXEMPT ITEMS. PUT
.IN,TAx RETURNS
Internal Revenue Collector Calls
Attention to Mistake Made by
Many Citizens. .:aa
Special pispatcb 10 The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star. =
BALTIMORE. Md, February a.
Calling attention to the fact that
taxpayers frequently include In their
income tax returns items that are
specifically exempt from taxation.
Galen l.. TAFT. collector OF internal
which includes the District of Coium-
bia, said that this not only means an
added burden to the taxpayer, but also
causes considerable trouble TO the office
when the returns are checked up.
Among the exempt items most fire.
following. all Of which are exempt
from taxation and should not be In
cluded in the income tax returns:
Proceeds of life insurance policies
paid upon the death of the insured.
The value Of property acquired by
gift, bequest, devise or descent The
income from such property, however.
is taxable.
. Returns of premiums on life insur-
ance, endowment or annuity con-
cident or health insurance, or under
workmen'a compensation act for per-
sonai injuries or sickness, plus the
amount of damages received, whether
by suit or agreement, on account of
such injuries or sickness.
AtHOuntS IScclNcu 10 SoaiPChooS'Oi''
family allotment and allowances un-
der the provisions of the war risk In
surance and the vocational rehabfli-
.tation- acts =.
Pensions from the United States for
the services of the beneficiary or an
other in the military or naval service
in time of war.
A bonus paid by state to its resi-
dents who served in the military or
naval services during the war with
Germany. t-..
Allowa ances, whether paid by the
government or a person. to. one who
performed no duties, as, for example,
to a widow in recognition of the serv-
ices rendered by her husband, are con-
sidered gratuities or gifts and are
not taxable. The rental value of
dwelling and appurtenances thereof
furnished a minister OF the gospel as
part OF his compensation is exempt
from taxation.
Dividends or interest not in excess
Of 5000 received by individuals dur
ing the years 1929 to 1926, inclusive,
from domestic building and loan as
sociations, operated exclusively for
the purpose of making loans to Its
members. are. exempt from tax.
Salaries paid by a state to It's off,
emDloveE
Evening star., 1924-02-02
SOFT COAL GOES UP
AT NEW RIVER MINES

The mine price of soft coal in the
New River field. from which Wash
ington is largely supplied. has gone
Kinsinger. secretary of the coal mer-
chants board of trade. stated today
Mr.. Kinsinger said the wholesalers
in Washington have only advanced
the price 80 cents. and that retailers
have not yet decided whether their
price to the consumer will be
changed.
Mr.. Kinsinger said belief prevails
that the increase at the mines will be
temporary.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
CONSENT VERDICT FOR $1,750.

A consent verdict for $1,750 damages
has been rendered against the Wash
5ngton Railway and Electric Company
by jury in Circuit Division l. before
Justice Siddons, in favor Of Edward
Voigt, jr., as administrator of Charles
a. Brickwedde, who was fatally in
tured by being thrown from car of
the company at Dupont Circle Septem-
ber 3, 1891. Attorneys Doyle and Bur-
nett represented the administrators,
while Attorney Roger j. Whiteford ap.
peared for the company.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
VETERANS ARE CALLED.

Brig. Gen. e. ]. McClernand. U. S. A.,
retired, national president of the
Society of the Army Of Santiago de
Cuba, has issued an urgent CALI for
all who were members of the District
meeting at the National Guard
Armory. 472 L street, Tuesday eve
ming, February s. at o'clock. All
who are eligible for membership. in
cluding members of the national
society now residing in the District,
are embraced by the call.
The society is made up of in
dividuals who served with the Amer
lean forces in Cuba during the
Santiago campaign OF the war with
Spain.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
MOSCOW SEES RYKOV
AS LENIN's SUCCESSOR
Railways Director VIII Resign to
Become Head Of Supreme
Council.

BY Gable to The star and the Chicago Daily
News. Copyright, 1924.
MOSCOW, February 2.-Afthough
oficial announcement has not been
made, it is practically certain that
NJ. Rykov will become Lenin's sue
cessor.
M. Djer1insky, communism's cham
pion organizer, will resign as director
Of the railways to become head Of
the supreme council. KameneR will
become head of tho council for de-
tense.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
SUSPECTS IN CRIME
TO BE EXTRADITED
Young Men Held in Rochester,
N. T., for Killing Girl in
Canton, Ohio.
By the Askocia ted PreSa.

BY the Associated Press
CANTON, Ohio, February 2-Three
Canton detectives left here early to-
day for Columbus. where they will
ask for extradition papers to bring
Henry Bauer and Frank Hept back
to Canton from Rochester, n. Y,
where they are under arrest in con-
nection with the mysterious murder
here Wednesday night Of Florence
Nitsman. twenty-one. former resident
OF Rochester.
The two men held called at Miss
Nitzman's place of residence Tuesday
evening and asked her If she did not
want to accompany them in their au-
tomobile to Rochester. She declined
the invitation, according to Mrs. A.
H. Lowe, cousin of the dead girl.
The postmortem was completed late
last night without showing any def
mite cause OF death. according to
Coroner 7. Fl. Shorb, although marks
were found on the girls neck.
tween this case and the murder of
Miss Ruth Hunter. whose body was
found on a lonely road on January 81
the coroner said.
First Degree Murder Charged.
ROCHESTER. N. Y. February -
Henry Bauer and Frank Hept. both
twenty-five years old. were arrested
at their homes early today on re-
quest Of the Canton. Ohio. police au-
thorities. in connection with the
death Of Miss Florence Nitzman in
that city, A telegraphic communica-
tion was received by Chief Quigley.
requesting that he arrest the men on
Charges of murder. first degree"
At headquarters, II was said the
men gave a straight story" Police
also say they admitted knowing the
Nitzman girl, but said they had left
Canton on Tuesday. a day before the
alleged murder. Miss Nitzman is a
former resident of this city.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
HOTELS FOR DEMOCRATS.
Delegates of Ten States ASSIGNED
Convention Shelter.

NEW YORK, February 2.-Allo-
cations of hotels, for the delegates
of ten states to the democratic ma
tional convention next June were an
nounced yesterday by George F.
Mara. assistant TO Cordell Hull, chair
man Of the democratic national COM
mittee. as follows:
Alabama, Imperial; Arizona, Seville:
California, Vanderbilt; Connecticut,
McAlpin; Florida, Madison Square /;
Illinois. Pennsylvania: Iowa, Conn
modore; Tennessee, Prince George:
Vermont, Murray Hill; washington,
Astor.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
LONE REGRET MESSAGE.
Obregon One National Executive to
Note Lenin's Death.

MOSCOW. February 2.-The only
direct message of sympathy on the
tional executive, reached Moscow yes
terday. The message was from Presi-
dent Obregon of Mexico, and addressed
TO the federal congress Of soviets. II
read: I'VE are grieved at the death of
Lenin, leader of the international
labor movement"
Evening star., 1924-02-02
ExecutiOner Suicides
Arnid IS Candles Lit
For Those BeI.eaded
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BRESLAU, Germany, February
e.-Surrpunded by fcrty-fve candles
lighted in memory of the persons
, he had beheaded, Paul Spaethe. pub
lie executioner, was found dead
yesterday in his apartment, having
shot himself
Spaethe had been public execu-
toner for eight years. and his
nerve was unshaken until the death
of his wife a few weeks ago. His
friends noticed that he was morose
and he was heard to say that il
would be his turn next, but that he
was not afraid to die.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
CONCERT rs POSTPONED.

Tho concert to have been held this
evening at Rauscher's by the glee
club OF the University of Virginia
has been indefinitely postponed on
account Of woodrow Wilson's ILL
ness. it was announced by long dis
tancs telephone from Charlottesville
this afternoon.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
APPROVED BY PRESS.
Recognition Seen as Aid to British
H.. Trade.

BY the Associated Press, -.. 81.
LONDON. February 1.-The liberal
press generally approves Great. Brit
aims recognition of soviet Russia.
the Westminster Gazette predicting
that ''all the nations of Europe will
soon be -tumbling over one another
to enter into like compacts.' -. =
The Times regards the note ""ttie
most curious document ever issued
by the British foreign Office" because
recognition Is extended before q set
tlement Of all issues has been reach
ed. and says IL can be regarded as
"a compromise between the govern
ments new knowledge and the old
commitments"
Eject on Old Treaties. ''.~.,.
Although Great Britain uncondi.
tionally recognizes Russia, the note
points out thar this action will. ac-
cording to the accepted principles of
International law. automatically act
to bring into force all the treaties
concluded between the two countries
previous to the Russian revolution
except where these have been de-
nounced or. have otherwise lapsed. ="
1T is to the advantage Of both ma
tions," the note asserts, that the po-
sition as regards these treaties
should be regularized simultaneously
with recognition" -. -,
Back at BeEinAias."
"The essence OF the matter seems to
be- in the opinion Of the Times,
that the boIshevists. having been
kept for some years at arms length,
are now to, be kept at half an arms
length and so, after all, we
are back at the beginning. except
that the bolshevists, for tho first
time, have received some sort of
paper recognition"
Evening star., 1924-02-02

leap in the dark and says that IL
the bolshevists had been saints.
greater trust could not have been inn
posed in them. 1T deplores the gov
ernment's lack of experience and
judgment" - : 80
The Daily Herald, which long has
advocated such q move on Britain's
part, says recognition does a very
turn to. British industry and trade
righting a palpab1e wrong and throw
ing down one Of the barriers to a
European settlement.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
RED RECOGNITION :. .
H III u II n III
|. notice DELIVERED
Act Unconditional = British
f.. Liberal Press Approves
Premier's Move. !.

by the Associated Press. r.. ="
MOSCOW, February 2.-Notifcation
of Great Britain's recognition OF
soviet Russia was delivered at the
foreign office today by Robert M.
Hodgson. who becomes British charge
d. d'affaires pending the appointment
of an ambassador. The recognition
is unconditional. -. '.- t.
- APPROVED BY PRESS. -.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
FIND MURDERER'S BODY.
Maniac Had Slain Four-Neck
Broken When Discovered.
BY the Associated Press.

BY th0 AbtociHteu FresS.
MELBOURNE, February 2.-The
body Of Norman List, thirty-one. a
maniac who shot and killed two mon
and two women and seriously wound
ed another woman at the botanic
gardens January %. was found yes
terday after an unprecedented man
hunt, In which the entire police Of
Victoria took part.
The body was found near a creek
At Pankenham. The neck had been
broken. The Identification was made
by Lists sister
Evening star., 1924-02-02

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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14
NOTICE

For purposes Of securing a unifor-
nifty in prices, we, the members OF the
Randolph County Medical Society,
have adopted the following scale for
professional services:
Office Work, Minimum Fee $1.00.
Day Calls in City $500.
Night Calls $500.
Obstetrics (plus visit $500.
Consultation (plus VISIT $1,000.
All obstetrlc and Office work, cash
In hand.
Randolph Co. Medical Society.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

The new Blythcsville- Mauila con
crete road. just completed has already
claimed two auto accident victims.
William McClaiu. 30 was killed at Dell
when he undertook 10 ride the fender
of a speeding auto The door to which
ne was holding flew open and his
brains were dashed out on the con
crete. James Tankcrsley, prosperous
farmer. overturned his car near the
scene Of McClain's death, receiving
serious internal injuries. It Is beliey
cd that he will recover.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

Practically the entire stock of goods
of the mercantile store of Garland
Carter at APP, small village in Craig
head county, was stolen by burglars
one night recently. The robbers drove
up in truck, loaded the vehicle, and
drove away some time between mid
night and daybreak. Bloodhounds
traced them to Jonesboro where the
trail was lost.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

Everett Jones was given 2l years in
the pen Friday at Harrisburg for the
murder, last year, of Jesse Adair near
Lepanto. The two men were working
ON drainage ditch when they quarrel
ed. the shooting following.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

The Greene County Commercial Club
is preparing brief pamphlet explain
ing in simple terms the provisions Of
the Harrelson road law The commit
tee believes that when the people get
acquainted with the method by which
the roads are to be- built they will be
anxious to start Il road program ut
once.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

j. II. Price, "a, of Water Valley,
Miss. and Miss Lee Doom, 10, of Jones
boro were married at Walnut Ridge a
few minutes after midnight, following
a chance meeting few hours earlier.
The couple had never seen or heard
of each other before.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

Circuit court for the Eastern dis
trict of Lawrence county convened at
Walnut Ridge Monday of this week.
There are "a criminal cases on the
docket 30 of which are for violations
of the liquor laws.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

An item from Strawberry township,
in Sharp county, says that since the
game law went into effect efficiency
in rock throwing has been rapidly de-
creasing. As proof II states that a
boy of that neighbOrhOOd had to throw
second rock before he brought down
peckerwoOd.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

A large barn belonging to VIII
Vaughn near Searcy was destroyed by
fire and two horses, four cows and IL
goats were burned to death. A num-
Der of farming implements aud house
hold articles also were destroyed.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14
SECOND HAND FoRDs

We have a big assortment of used
Fords from $G5 up. All in good run
a:ns shape. Bay now and he ready
for summer. Jones Bros. ~ t..
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

The foundation tests for the big
Dixie dam to be erected near Cotter
have proven satisfactory. The dam
will cost about $35,OOO,OOO and will be
constructed SO that it can be enlarged.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

The body of II. T.. Mangrum, n resi-
dent Of Paragould, was found in the
Mississippi river near st. Louis recent
ly. 1t is not known how he came to
be drowned.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

The Ku Klux Klan has announced
a full county ticket in Phillips county.
Printed ballots have been circulated
among members of the Klan and will
be counted Saturday of this week. The
winners Will announce for nomination
in the Democratic primary in August.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

Lawrence Jackson, a negro accused
of numbering family of five and burn
ing their home to conceal the crime.
in Crttenden county, is being held at
Newport.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

1t is reported that New York capt
talists have subscribed 100000 for
making oil tests in Baxter county.
They wish to lease 10000 acres.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14
North Arkansas News

lzard county is purchasing new
machinery for building and maintain
ing roads
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

The county clerk of Butler county,
Mo, has refused the use of the court
house at Poplar BUN to Ku Klux Klan
speakers.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

Several valuable dogs at Newark
died last week from poison which some
dog hater had sprinkled over pile
of bones.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

ON account of shortage of public
funds. the Evening Shade school is
operating on subscription bnsis.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

The building and plant of the New
ark Gin Co. was destroyed by fire of
unknown origin one night last week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-03-14

Randolph Co. Medical Society
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR ALE--Choice 2-year-old Is
land Belle rape plants. Place
your orders now, Single plants,
so cents each; prices on applica-
ton for lots Of 100 or more. Mail
orders to R. Durhack Gen. Del,
Bremerton, Wash; phone 1881.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21
ADVERTISING RATES

Wantads lie. a word if paid in
advance. Minimum charge 25c.
II paid at the end Of the month
count Zoe per line.
Display advertising 25c net per
single column inch. Payable the
first of every month.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21
FRESH AND CURED MEATS

Select your meats at your own
door. Large assortment to
choose from. Regular days. De-
pendable service. Inspected meats
Phone Black Al, E. G. Thompson,
LIFT
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR SAl4E-Eggs from old geese
3 for ST., goslings Apr. 1, r, |,
Red chickens May 7.-E, H, Cor
such, Phone Red l31 17-4t
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

SPECIAL PRICE on $50 big
English Victoria and Industry
Gooseberry Plants. Other berry
plants at right prices. Elmer
Harmeling, Portage.
Phone Red 754 13tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR SALE-Two cows, one com
ing fresh middle of this month
one coming fresh middle of April,
her second calf. Geese eggs 25c.
each.-NIrs. Flora Miller, Box 121
Portage. 1S-t2p.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR SALE Fat pigs, 6 weeks
March 20; they are already
clearing land. Phone Red S41, L..
u. Houghton. 19-tlp
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

Storage batteries sold, rented, re
paired and charged. Radio parts,
machine work, generator and
starter work a specially. Wash
on Machine Shop.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR SALE Rhode Island Red
setting eggs.-A. B. VanCamp-
en-, Vashon, Wash. Its
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR SALE acres, stumps all
out, Adjoining the old Portage
school. VIII sell cheap for cash or
viii sell on terms.-Mrs. &. N.
Salyer, Box 535, Auburn, Wash.
16-tf.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

Wholesale Produce--J. H. Rodd,
pays net cash prices for yea
pork and beef, also hides. Phone
us for quotations Red 1872. 4
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

YOUNG PIGS for sale at six w!,s.
ready April Is. Better speak
now -Rosebmk Farm, Phone
Black 731 1S-tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

WANTED-To buy beef, por}
and veal. II. P. Babcock, rec
1888.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

Hor painting, paperhaugmg, ka}
somining, etc, call Abe Abra
lnmsen. Phone Red 903 Vashon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR SALE Barred Matching
eggs $3 per setting from bred
today strain-C. C. Pike, Vashon,
1S-tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21
CLASSIFIED AkpIEsl5s9 7XT5s37NV2Cc;;

FOR SALE-Sour cherries, both
standard and dwarf. Island
Nurseries, Vashon, Wash.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR SALE-lf you want the best,
the finest 10 acres on the island,
buy A. J. Wallacker's place at
Cove. Priced to sell. 1917 18th
Street, Everett.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR SALE-Ptrelbied Barred
Rock Cockerels, also settings.
Phone Blk. S61, evenings. 1852
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

BULL FOR SERVICE-$2.OO
W. NJ. Boynton, Glen Acres
road. 15-3lp
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

DO YOU WANT to exchange
your Vashon Improved for East
ern Washington improved? |
own splendid orchard on upper
Columbia river for which l nigh,
consider your Vashon property.
Prefer cleared land.
W. C. SMITH
80 Columbia ST., Seattle 14-tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21

FOR SALE Five acres next to
cemetery; considerable stump,
age. Owner, 526 Lyon Bldg, Sc
attic, phone Elliott 1645.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-03-21
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Cnthbert raspberry
plants, very reasonable, Also
one Kreslly BrOodel-used twice,
good as new.-G. e, Sisco, Wash
on, Washington 1S-t2p