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The Washington times., 1927-12-30
URGES
SALES TAX
By WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON


With the new tax reduction hill
definitely pigeon -holed'' for three
months at least, Senator Reed
Smoot R) of Utah, chairman of the
Senate Finance Committee, today re-
vived talk for adoption of national
sales tax as a substitute for all
other Federal taxes.
/ The present uncertainty over how
much revenue will be raised next
year by existing taxes was cited
by Smoot as an argument in favor
of the sales tax. The dispute be-
tween the House, which decided
that $29O,00O, 900 slash in taxes
could be allowed, and the Treasury
Department. which held that only
a $225. 100000 reduction could be
afforded, presented another reason,
said Smoot.
Bound to Come, He Says
The Senate's financial leader pre-
dicted the sales tax would he
adopted ultimately because Of its
simplicity and equality of applica-
ton and probably within the next
decade" He estimated that a 1
per cent sales tax, applicable on
the ultimate consumer, would pro-
duce an annual revenue of at least
81, 500, 900, 900, with all other taxes
except the tariff repealed. 1t
would apply to each individual, said
Smoot, in proportion to his pur.
chasing power, thus scattering the
Federal tax burden lightly upon
the poor and heavily on the rich.
Smoot urged adoption of the sales
tax as means of ending all future
disputes over taxation.
I'VE must come to the sales tax
some day." said Smoot. "It is so
simple of application and its appli-
cation is fair to all classes. 1t mas
been said the sales tax would trans
fer the tax burden to the backs of
the poor but that is nonsense. The
rich will pay the heavier taxes be.
cause the rich buy high-priced au.
tomobiles, diamonds, costly furs and
huge home The rich pay $125 to
5000 for a suit of clothes and the
poor man pays but $25 or $50. In
just that proportion, the rich would
pay the heavier tax.
Nobody can evade this tax. 1t
does away with hordes of Federal
It reduces the cost of
collections. 1t = eliminates costly
lawsuits. Business can plan ahead
for years, knowing exactly what
tax it will have to pay. All uncer.
tainty Is eliminated. All confusion
Is ended.
When a change In rate Is de-
sirable, there win be no need for
redrafting whole law. Only, one
word need be changed. Instead Of
saying 1 per cent, we can substitute
three-quarters Of per cent and
the new rate is enacted. The sales
tax is the most effective, the most
Just and the most equitable of all
taxes. Its adoption here -is only
q question Of time"
The Washington times., 1927-12-30
DOCTOR HELD IN
SACK KILLING

LOS ANGELES. Dec. So.-The
body of well-dressed woman
found Christmas night tied in a
canvas sack on Mulholland drive
near San Fernando. was identified
early today as Mrs. Amelia Ap-
pleby. said to be wealthy prop
erty-owner of Chicago and Los
Angeles. The woman had been
missing from her home for several
days.
According to neighhors Of Mrs.
Appleby. she was also known as
Mollie Burke, Amelia Ellenbrough
and Margaret Ellenbrough. Identi.
fication was made through a pc
culiar split thumb nail.
Following the Identification of
the woman's body, deputy sheriffs
physician and surgeon and ques-
toned him in connection with the
case. According to the officers. a
number of papers, said to be the per-
sorial property of Mrs. Appleby, were
found in the room where the arrest
was made.
When the woman's body was
found her arms were strapped to-
gether in front and her legs
fastened in back, both tied with
surgeon knots. according to the
officers.
DIR. Mcmillan is married and, ac-
cording to his wife, formerly lived in
Nashville, Tenn.
Mrs. Mcmillan said they were mar
ried at Nashville in 1916, but sepa-
rated about eight years ago.
The last she saw Of her husband,
Mrs. Mcmillan said, was on Christ
mas Day, when he called at her
hotel here to visit their 10.year-old
daughter.
The Washington times., 1927-12-30
CH|LDABDUCTOR
HUNT W|DENS
BY international News Service

BY international News Service
REDLANDS, Cal, Dec. SO.-A
man hunt rivaling that conducted
for William Edward Hickman is in
progress in southern California to.
day for Robert e. McCleIland, pa.
rolled ex-convict, who kidnapped
Evelyn Smith. IL, from her Oakland
home on Christmas Day.
The child, who had been left with
a Redlands welfare worker by her
abductor. declared she had been at
tackled by him in the course of the
automobile journey from Oakland.
Poliece believe that the man
sought. aided by . confederate. Ia
The Washington times., 1927-12-30
Russian Consul Flees
Canton With Family

HONG KONG, Dec. 30.--The Rus.
sian consul general at Canton, ac-
companied by his wife and two
children and three Russian women
who were former residents of Can
ton, arrived here today enroute for
Vladivostock.
They were arrested after the
defeat of the communists at Canton.
but were released when the mod.
crates" gained control of the city.
The Washington times., 1927-12-30
Huge Riches Near

OUR HEROINE is Mrs Henry Deerley, daughter of
the former United States Senator Gilbert NJ Hitchcock
who has riches about in her the result of play
which she has written and will be produced on Broadway
Mrs Deerey has long been interested in amateur theatre
Gals and producer heard of her play "The Unknown"
while it was being presented in Omaha play house.
The Washington times., 1927-12-30
Japanese Coast Gales
Take II Lives. 50 Ships

TOKYO. Dec. 50.-Eleven per-
sons were known to be dead. more
than so were missing and so ships
were either aground or missing as
the result of gales that swept the
Japanese coast during the past As
hours.
The disabled ships were mostly
fishing boats or coastal steamers.
The Washington times., 1927-12-30

Judson c. WeIliver tells In Sun.
days Herald how the u. s. Is
stabiliEing the worlds finance and
trade with its supply Of gold.
Order your copy now,
The Washington times., 1927-12-30

Who has all the gold i'm the
world? Where IL It? What is
being done with Il? Read Judson
G. Welliver's article In SUNDAYS
Herald. Order your COPY now.
The Washington times., 1927-12-30

WITH RUTH ELDERS escape from an ocean
death through miraculous rescue, the attempt by
women to conquer the by way of the air route
frightened bit Before that Mildred Doran the flying
school-teacher from Michigan had gone to death in
thrilling airpane from San Francisco to Honolulu
The Washington times., 1927-12-30

to take the Smith girl back to her
parents.
The child said she had accompa.
MED her abductor when she waa
told that his well.to-do mother a..
sired to adopt her.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
TELLS 0F GETTING MANY B|G BRIbES
Rum Ring Trial Brings ex-NaYal
 Man to Front

New York, Jan II (P-Today's session of the trial of IS men in dicted in connection with operations of a gigantic Canadian American n rum ring was delayed two hours be- cause Frederick J. Lewis, a former member of the coast guard and one of the defendants, overslept.
 When Lewis failed to appear at 10 o'clock a recess was ordered to wait for him. At II o'clock a warrant was sworn out for him, his bail forfeited, and the trial resumed without him. At noon he hustled in. informed the judge he had overslept, and his ex- cuse was accepted. The days testi- mony then had to be read to him.
 Frank J. Stuart, a former coast guard commander who is not among the defendants because he pleaded guilty and became a government witness, was on the stand. He told of receiving thousands Of dollars in bribcs from smugglers at the rum row for permitting the landing of liquor in contact boats.
 He identified Lewis as the man who had come to him in 1915 when he was commander of the boat CG-129, and suggested that he side in with the rum runners so he could get a share Of the bribcs being paid
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
ARMY RAT|0NS MAY BE IMPROVED NOW
James Bill Is Reported by
 House Committee

Washington. Jan. II LP) - The James bill to place army rations on q parity witl those of the navy and
 marine corps was reported today by the house military committee. The present allotment for each marine and sailor is between 5l and 55 cents whereas the army figure is about 35 cents.
 Secretary Davis of the war depart ment has informed the committee of i his protests to the budget director against low army rations. explaining 1 that this was fixed by executive order whereas the rations for the navy and marine corps were fixed by congress- Major General Charles r. Summer
 all. chief of the army general staff. | also protested against the low army allowance. He said he would father have the enlisted strength placed at i 1l5,000 with money to maintain it assured than to have 1lS,000 men 1 insufficiently fed, clothed and 1 housed.
 The custom under which the cost Of the army ration is fixed by exc cutive order while the navy and marine rations are established by
 law is explained by war department officials as not founded on any plan Ito differentiate between the two | services.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
SWIMMERS ALL READY
 FOR CHANNEL ATTEMPT
International Populations Are at Stake in Saturdays
 Event

Los Angeles. Jan. 11.-tPl- Inter- national regulations are held by many of the natators who will plunge into the frigid waters of the Catalina channel Saturday morning at the Isthmus of Santa Catalina island, in an attempt to cross that turbulent passage to the California mainland for prizes totaling s4o,00O
 Foremost Of the entrants are Henry Sullivan and Charles 10th, both Massachusetts products, who were the first two Americans to swim the English channel.
 Norman Ross, former Stanford university giant, and perhaps, one of the greatest speed swimmers the world ever has known. is a favorite in the race.
 George Young of Toronto wears the Canadian amateur long distance swimming crown. Louis Timson of Lynn, Mass, tried the English chan nel last year, but was forced to abandon his attempt after swimming fifteen miles. Harvey A. Reynolds of Cleveland, boasts the distance cham pionship of that state, and has q re- markable record of victories. Omer Perreault, q Canadian entry is an- other English channel aspirant. Cewo Mohawk of Santa Barbara, recently broke the worlds endur- ance record in tank, swimming 27 miles 22G yards in 30 hours and minutes.
 Many of the entrants who have been in training in the mainland have moved their quarters to the is- land on which they will wind up their preparations. The remainder of the swimmers are expected to cross to the island before Friday as one of the rules calls for all of the na- tators to be on the island the night before the race and ready to report to officials Saturday morning.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
South American Press
 Suspicious of U. $.

Bucnos Aires, Argentina. Jan. II. -tP-La Nacion today editorially declares that. while the newspapers in the United States profess differ ences of opinion regarding the ac- ton of the American government in dealing with Nicaragua, the news papers of Central and South Amer ica regard American dealings in that country with suspicion.
 It adds that it can see quite clear ly through the declarations appear ing in American newspapers that the American policy has as it's object Mexico.
 The newspaper asserts that protec- ton of the interests of Americans in Nicaragua hardly justifies interven- ton, arguing that citizens of one country who place themselves under the flag of another country do so voluntarily.
 ''The United States would dissipatc all ideas of suspicion regarding it's action toward Nicaragua" the paper adds. "She will have to defend her self against charges that she is seek ing economic expansion and the she sends her warships after her mer- chants.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
HOT DRINKS BAD FOR THE STOMACH
Experiments Show Ulcers Are
 Produced in This Way

Chicago, Jan. Il P-A warning that piping hot coffee, tea or soup is injurious to the stomach is con- tained in results Of experiments by Dr. A. C. Ivy. pro .ssor of physioo- gy at Northwestern university. His research also has resulted in pro. ducing experimental gastric ulcers.
 He believes that hunger is due 10 some change in the blood. because he has found {, at a transplanted stomach contracts when an animal gets hungry.
 I've have shown" pr. Ivy said today, that hot fluids-fiuids so hot that we cannot easily hold our fin gers in them-have an injurious ef- feet on the lining of the stomach. The lining of the stomach becomes red and swollen and does not se- crete normally. As to the meaning and effect of appetite, we realize quite clearly now that when one has an appetite the sight smell and taste of food causes these glands to secrete. Worry. nervousness and ex- citement prevent those glands from secreting and cause disturbances in the movements of the stomach and intestines."
 ! The ulcers were produced after sensitization, by the injection of pro- teins and Dr. Ivy thinks this re- search may explain formation of some acute gastric ulcers that oc l cur in man.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
VARIES ELECTION
 WILL BE PR0BED
Senate Votes Today for h.
 Vestigation

Washington, Jan. II LPl-Investi- gation of the senatorial election in Pennsylvania last November in which Representative William S.. Ware. republican, was credited with q majority over William B. Wilson. democrat, was ordered today by the senate.
 The inqury will be conducted by the special campaign funds commit tee which uncovered the expenditure of SS00,000 in behalf of Ware in Pennsylvania three million dollar primary last spring. Senator Reed of Missouri. a democrat, is chairman of the committee.
 Senator Reed. republican, Penn sylvania, while expressing regret that the senate was departing from it's usual rule of having the inquiry made by the elections committee. withdrew his objection to the inves- tigation.
 The resolution was adopted with out a dissenting voice. It authorized the committee to spend Sl5,000 in addition to the s5o,000 fund appro- priated for the campaign investiga- tions.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
GIRL BLINDED BY SNOW,
 KNOCKED DOWN BY AUTO
school Child, With Head Down, Fails
 to Notice Moving Car at Main and Lee Streets.

Helen Lewczak, aged s, of 126 Beaver street. suffcffred an injury 10 her knee when she was struck by an automobile owned by Abraham Ed garian of Lee street, and driven by George DaraRjain of 9 Lee street, about SEQ this morning at the cor ner Of Main and Lee streets.
 The little girl had crossed to Lee street from the west side of Main street and was standing in the gut ter. her head lowered 10 avoid the driving snow. when the automobile, on signal by Officer Thomas C. Do- Ian. turned into Lee street. The lit tie girl did not see the car and as she started to cross the street, the right rear fender struck her and knocked her down.
 Officer Dolan took her to Dr. Jar ka's office, where her injury was dressed. and she was able to attend her classes at Nathan Hale school. In the opinion Of Officer Dolan, the driver of the car was not responsible for the accident.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Dr. Curtis Selected to
 Head German Cabinet

Berlin, Jan. 11.|Pe-A c"o'ne' ,ncluding all the bourgeois parues' from the nationalists to the demo- crats will be sought by Dr. Jullus Curtius. named by President Noh Hindenburg to succeed Chahceiioi Marx. .,,,,
 Failing in this, the chanceiior- designate is instructed to form '" small coalition government OH h'l- tionalist lines. In the even both 'hese nlans fail. President Non Hinoehouis : will take the ultimate decislon'
 The resignation of the Marx gov o,,meut was presented few weeks .oo after a defeat in the Reichstas' Dr. Curtius. called in by the Presi- dent yesterday, is a member Of the Peoples party, of which Dr. Stresse- mann, the foreign minister, is ieader.
 Parliamentary circles believe 'ha' even if he succeeds in forming :" ministry, it will be merely 1rahsi- tional one, with the object Of bring ing about the dissolution or the Reichstag and new elections.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Further Criticism of
 American Activities

Buenos Aires, Jan. 1 Pl-One of the most important organizations of resident foreigners-the Association of Spanish Patriots-issued a lengthy manifesto on the Nicaraguan situation today. It begins with the words "Compatriots, opponents Of injustice and international violence" and refers to the "audacities which the United States is committing against the Nicaraguan republic.'
 The students organization at Bue- nos Aires has sent a message 10 United States Senator William F.. Borah expressing gratitude at his attitude of defense of Nicaragua and for showing the people of the United States the true situation"
 Under the auspices Of the com- mittee of propaganda of the Latin American Union. Dr. Orzabel Quin- tana will deliver lecture here Thursday on "Why All America Should Recognize President Sacasa.' V
 (President Sacasa is head of the liberal government of Nicaragua. set up at Puerto Sabezas in opposition 10 the conservative government Of Adolfo DiaZ.)
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
MILITARY NOTICES.

Hartford, Jan. II P)-Two pro- motions. two reasignments and one resignation in the national guard were announced today by the ad- jutant generals office. First Lieu tenant Kenneth k. Moore, 169th in- fantry, has been made a captain to command Company l., l69th infan-- try First Sergeant Robert w. Swans, ton, same company, has been made second lieutenant. First Lieutenant Walter M. Mitchell. l92d F. A., plans and training officer headquarters. Sd brigade, has been assigned to duty as adjutant, same regiment, and First Lieutenant Willis E. Woodin has been assigned as plans and train ing officer. The resignation was that of Second Lieutenant Tracy k. Bur dick, service battery. l92d r. A..
 who has been honorably discharged
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
New York Centrars
 Petition Is at Hand

Washington. Jan. l 1 Pl-Offlclals of the New York Cetnral Railroad laid before the interstate commerce commission today the argument on which they seek permission to lease and operate for 99 years the Michl- gan Central and the Cleveland. Cin- cinnati, Chicago and St. Lotus rall- roads.
 Robert J. Cary, counsel for the New York Central. explained that his road owned a very large maJor- itv Of the stock of the two other railroads but hoped by the leasing to unify operations and increase economy and efficiency.
 Though the New York Central s holdings in the Michigan Central and Big Four constitute an average of nearly 90 per cent of the out standing stock issues of those cor norations, minority opposition to the leasing program was indicated by Elihu Root, Jr.. as attorney for a committee composed of holders or Big Four stock.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
BOY DIES IN FIRE
Heroic Woull-Be Rescuer Is RiuiS
 Burned Trying To Save Him

Rock Island. lu., Jan. II N- Kenneth Lum. aged ', Chicago was killed and Colonel C. R. Terry, com mandant Of the Illinois Military m s'itute at Al"do. H.. near here' was seriously burned in fire which de- stroyed the junior dormitory last night.
 Disregarding the warnings of fire men, Colonel Terry climbed a ladder and entered a second story room where Kenneth Lum was known to be. He carried him to window but collapsed before rescuers could reach him.
 Major Ellis Braught director Of athletics, entered the room after the roof had fallen in and dragged Col oncl Terry 10 safety. The boys body was not recovered until the flames had been cXtinguished.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Woods Denies He Has
 Paid SenatOr-Elect

Washington, Jan. 11.-lP}- Be fore going into executive session to consider the nomination of Cyrus l.. Woods of Pennsylvania, as a mem- Der of the interstate commerce com mission, the senate interstate con- merce committee prepared today 10 sift the "rumors" that MT. Woods employed Senator-elect Brookhart of Iowa, as paid lobbyist to work for his confirmation.
 Those called for questioning in cluded the former ambassador to Spain and Japan, Mr. Brookhart, and Senator Steok, democrat. Iowa, who successfully contested Brook harts seat at the last session and who called attention to the rumors yesterday in the senate. which or dered an investigation after a half hours debate.
 Before the committee quit yester-
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Ships Stewards Strike,
 Passengers Save Money

New York, Jan. II P0PaSSen- gers aboard the Panama mail liner Colombia dined la cafeteria during part of the trip from Central AmeIi- ca when the ships stewards went on strike. But then they probably saved something in tips.
 Captain R. E. Judson, comman- der, explaining the situation upon the arrival of the vessel here yester- day said:
 These stewards refused to do some work. Naturally locked them up in the brig. The next day at lunch time 2S other stewards brought on the soup and then re- fused to serve any moro of the meal. They said it was sympathetic strike. but it looked to me like mutiny. AS soon as we reached Balboa had them arrested and they were held In $500 bail. Then we hired II other stewards and proceeded 10 New York"
 The strike" occurred shortly aft CT the ship had left Corinto.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Sirica Evasion Case
 On Saturdays Docket

In police court this morning, John Sirica, aged 21, of S7 Franklin street, Waterbury. pleaded not guilty to the charge of evading responsibl- ity, and his case was continued until Saturday morning. Attorney Tobin of Waterbury assured the court he will have Sirica on hand at that time, and no bonds were ordered. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney w. M. Green stein represented the state and Judge w. C. Hungerford was on the bench.
 Sirica, it is alleged was driving an automobile owned by Mrs, Gertrude c. Bowes of Waterbury, when 1t struck car owned by Evcrardo Pandolfe of 25 Barnett street. which was parked in front of 617 West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
BARRIERS CELEBRATE

Norwich, Jan. ;t Pt-Local num- her 337. Journeymen Barbers' Gntr- national Union Of America, celcbrat- ed it's 25th anniversary last night with a banquet after dinner pro- gram and dance al the Waurcgan hotel. Tho principal speaker was Anthony Morlino of Indianapolis. Ind. ninth vice president of the Journeymen Barhers' Union of America. In his address Mr. Mer- limo supported the barbors license bill which is to come before the Connecticut legislature this year and scored the tipping system. Barh"rs who are looking for tips are dehas- ing and cheapcning the barber trade. he said.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
Calvary Baptist Church
 Will Quiz Dr. Straton

New York, Jan. II P'-Trustees of Calvary Baptist church will de- mand complete description ot the "supreme kingdom" movement De- >ora they grant the Rev. pr. John Roach Straton permission to use the church for an address on the move ment next Sunday by Edward Young Clarke.
 A meeting called for yesterday 10 consider granting the use Of the church was not held. William liar man Black, justice of the supreme .ourt and chairman of the church board of trustees said the question would probably be discussed later Tn the week upon the return Of Dr. straton from Georgia.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-11
.2l ARE KILLED IN
 RELIGIOUS STRIFE
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taken up arms under the religious banner on orders from Damaso Bar raza, "a Knight of Columbus"
 Commandant Escobar said that within fifteen days he would restore peace to the state of Durango.
 Reports from Saltillo say that the Catholics priests Isaac Pcrea and Roman Blanco. arrested at Zaragoza and Monclova respectively have been lodged in the penitentiary.
 Dispatches from Torreon also state that an official report has been made by Colonel Salvador Ealadez saying that his troops overlook a group of rebels who began hostilties at Par rus de la Fuente in the state of Coahuila, killing two and capturing ten in a clash at Palo Alto.
 The reports state that nine of the ten captured were summarily exc cuted, the only person spared being Jesus Rosales, aged eighty. The rebel leader Antonio Hunez was among those executed.