Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 233, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 February 1922 — Page 4

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JttMana §aito Stones INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Daily Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Streat. Telephones—MA in 3000; New, Lincoln 8351. MEMBERS OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. I . . 1. t New York, Boston, - ayne, Bures & Smith. Inc. ‘ Advertislng office* J Chicago, Detroit, £t. Louis. G. Logau Payne Cos, r-' - ~ ' ‘ One Way Out If the public service commission, with criticisms of which we are almost surfeited, will now boldly announce and adhere to a determination not to grant any more rate increases to utilities whose property, used and useful, has not been properly valued for rate-making purposes, it will accomplish much' toward hushing the popular clamor for its abolishment. Practically all the rate increases which the commission has granted have been based on the “emergency” sections of the utility law, which permits the commission to accept "tentative” valuations as the basis for rates. Few, if any, corporations in Indiana are now confronting such grave emergencies as threaten their solvency. With few exceptions the corporations of the State could at least exist on their present revenues. If any "emergency” now exists It is on the side of the consumer, and the commission could do no better than to suspend the provisions of the law for the granting of “emergency relief,” thus forcing utilities to submit their property to a careful valuation before seeking to capitalize it against the patrons on any increased rate schedule. The pressing need of utility regulation in Indiana today is the establishment of public confidence in the utility law and commission. No utility ought to be unwilling to submit its property for valuation at any time, much less at a time like this. And, if it were known that the commission intended, hereafter, to know and not guess at the valuation, there i-ould, unquestionably, be fewer utilities clamoring for “relief.” Ralston For Senator? Samuel M. Ralston, former Governor of Indiana, continues to be the most frequently and favorably mentioned possibility for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator. The ex-Govemor has not announced a determination to seek the nomination, but it is generally understood that he is willing to make the race, and there is considerable feeling among the members of the party that he is remarkably well qualified, both for the campaign and the Senate. Practically the only opposition that Mr. Ralston might encounter in his own party would be from an element which is firmly of the opinion that a younger man should be nominated. That opposition is not based on any antipathy toward Mr. Ralston, and those who expressed it loudest are not willing to concede that timber aged in the service of the Democratic party, and seasoned by earnest effort to serve the whole State, is not more desirable for building purposes than when it is green* Mr. Ralston’s views on national affairs are well-known. His sincerity and earnestness commend him to the party and his personal following in the State insures the nucleus of a strong organization in event of his candidacy. If the Democratic choice for the senatorial candidacy could be limited to a field of men like Mr. Ralston the primary would be a matter cf small concern to the people of Indiana. Medical Ethics Prefacing his criticism with the assertion that “there is something wrong with the system that makes it impossible for the sick or crippled person not to know that he can be healed,” Royal S. Copeiand, health commissioner of New York City, says: The medical profession, through tlm ages, has chosen to make itself a secret thing. The doctor has been looked upon as a sort of a miracle man. He has bidden his wisdom behind a veil of silence. An air of mystery has surrounded the profession, and we have developed a code of ethics. This, I believe, is the most antiquated, moss-covered arid germ-laden institution in the world! There can be no doubt that Dr. Copeland speaks the truth, and there Is good reason to believe that back of this “moss-covered” code of ethics lies jealousy as the supreme motive. The promotion of the field of the profession as a whole is blocked by the jealousies of the individuals and the cliques within it. In this city the use of certain hospitals has been restricted to the exclusion of surgeons who are as capable as those who enjoy these facilities. There is a great deal of suspicion that a considerable part of the adherence to the “antiquated” ethics is due to the selfishness of certain members of the profession who care little for the general welfare.

The Dissatisfied No less a Republican authority than the New York Herald is authority for the statement that: There are thousands of Republicans in every industrial and financial center of the East and Middle West who are ready, unless, there is an immediate and decided change in Congress policies and achievements, to vote next November for Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives and the Senate. Here in Indiana we find an almost general response to the suggestion of Albert J. Beveridge, as a candidate against Harry S. New, for the senatorial nomination on the Republican ticket. And we also find that among the supporters of Mr. Beveridge there is a decided feeling that his fight, for the Senate seat would not really begin until after his nomination. The dissatisfaction with Congress, and with the Republican Administration. is evidenced by Republicans in their dissatisfaction with Senator New. Naturally these Rephblirans prefer the nomination by their own party of a candidate with whom there is less dissatisfaction. But they are of the mind to demand a change and the present jluty of the dormant Democratic organization in this State is to set in motion the machinery that will make it possible for a change in representation regardless of who wins the Republican primary. , t Why Not Save Here? The Federal Budget Bureau, headed by General Dawes, is disclosing, day after day, the opportunity that exists for the saving of public money in our National Government, yet there is practically no effort on the part of lesser units of the Government to profit from the showing. Dawes has pointed out the waste of millions of dollars in the affairs at Washington. Whether, under the Harding administration, he succeeds in curtailing this waste is another question. Manifestly, he has made it plain that there is waste. Is there any doubt that an earnest and energetic citizen, intent upon stopping the treasury losses of Indianapolis, could save thousands of dollars for the taxpayers? Can anyone look out over Indianapolis and see the inefficiency and. duplication and waste of effort that marks the functioning of the various departments of the city and county and still not believe that a budget director would be a boon to the taxpayers? How about it, Mayor Shank? Perverted ‘Journalism 9 v An interesting demonstration of he fact that a half-truth is the most dangerous perversion of truth is contained in a quotation attributed toMayor Shank at a recent meeting of citizens in the city hall. Mr. Shank said that “even if he is a bum now, a soldier is entitled to everything we can give him.” The statement conveyed to those who heard it the opinion of the mayor that no matter in what circumstances the man was now placed, he was entitled to all the consideration that could be shown him because of his services to his country, and the sentiment was roundly applauded. It was reported in an evening newspaper that thevmayor said: “A soldier is entitled to everything we can give him, even if he is a bum now,” thus conveying the impression that Mayor Shank regards soldiers as bums today, even though he is willing to give them everything he can. It is needless to say in which Indianapolis newspaper appeared this j gratuitous fling at the soldier and the mayor.

SCREEN STARS OF YESTERDA Y FOUND As Movie World Plans Tenth Feature Anniversary

The announcement that producers, stars and exhibitors of motion pictures’, are going to unite throughout the month of March in a Nation-wide celebration of the tenth anniversary of the feature motion picture brings into high relief the changes that have been wrought by the fickleness of the movie fan. Names that ten years ago lured the people to the tiny movie theater today are forgotten. In those ten years stage luminaries have flashed across the screen firmament like meteors —and like meteors have disappeared. A few are still popular, but only a few. In fact, one could count those who were popular five years ago on the fingers of the hand. Wallace Reid, Douglas Fairbanks, Thomas Meighan, Mary Bickford and Charlie Chaplin are about the only ones who seem to have held the admiration of the motion picture public for that length of time. It was just ten years ago that the first big five-reel feature film was shown, revealing Sarah Bernhardt in her stage success, “Queen Elizabeth.” Adolph Zukor had won her to the film, at a time when other recognized stage players held aloof. With this picture he launched the Famous Plaj ers-Film Company, which was the first producing concern in the •world to bring a famous star of the stage into the motion pictures. Since the incorporation of this company ten years ago every actor and actress of any prominence in the theatrical and motion picture world, with the exception of Charlie Chaplin, has, at one time, played in Paramount pictures. In truth, the list of stars which this company has had. and those they have now, would read like a few pages from a “Who’s Who on the Stage and Screen.” Following “Queen Elizabeth” came “The Prisoner of Zenda,” starring James K. Hacfcett, and Mrs. Fiske in “Tess of the D’Urbervilles.” Then came a series of pictures starring Mary Piekford that brought her the name of the Sweetheart of the World! The first of those was "In the Bishop's Carriage,” and was followed by “Caprice,” and “Hearts Adrift” and “A Good Little Devil.” It was In this latter production that the double exposure was first used to good advan tage. Going further down the list of Famous players productions we find such oldtime favorites as Lillie Langtry, Laura Sawyer, House Peters, William Famum, Dustin Farnum. Gaby Deslys, Arnold Daly, Bruce Mcßae, Hazel Dawn, Carlyle Blackwell, Paul McAllister, William Courtleigb, Cecil Loftus. Edward Abeles, Edmund. Breese, Max Figman, Hobart Bosworth, Pauline Frederick and George Beban. Os these, only Dustin Farnum, William Farnum, Hobart Bosworth and Pauline Frederick remain In the memory of present day movie fans. John Barrymore, House Peters and Hobart Bosworth now make only occasional productions, while the two Farnums and Pauline Frederick are the only ones of the early lot who are still active upon the screen. Carlyle Blackwell, of whom had been hea\d of in some time, Mias announced his Jntention of devotlug bit time exclusively to vaudeville. Names unfamiliar to the present generation of film fans, hut which meant crowded theaters eight years ago. include Henry Dixie. Charlotte Ives. Jane Grey, Kathleen Emerson, Edith Wynne Mathison, Alice Dovey and Winifred Kingston. Other names more familiar are H. B. Warmer, Henrietta Crosman, Bertha Kaliseh, Sessuc Hayakawa, Maeklyu Arbuckle, Charles Richman. Gladys Hanson, Tyrone Power, Theodore Roberts, Adele Farrington. Bessie Biirrlar-ale, Marguerite Clark, Marde Doro, Edith Taliaferro. Blanche Sweet, Marshall N■•11an (the same man who now directs), W. 11. Crane and Elsie Janis. Wallace Reid has risen to stardom since the days when he was leading man for Cleo Ridgely, Kathlyn •.Williams, Myrtle Stedman and Anita King. -!- -t- -I----ON VIEW TODAY, I'he attractions on view today include: The Greenwich tillage Follies at the Murat; The Marcus Show at English’s; Vonlta Gould at B. F. Keith's; Frank Bush at the Lyric; "Beauty itevue,” at the Park; “Polly of the Follies,’’ at the Circle; "Conflict,” at the Ohio; “Her Own Money,” at the Alhambra; “My

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Charlie Abot, chief comedian with “The Marcus Show,” now at English's. Boy,” at Mister Smith's; “Saturday Night,” at Loew's State and “The Ruse of the Battler” and “Police,” at the Isis. Pastor Says Christ Would 6. K. Divorces Where Love Is Dead CHICAGO, Feb. B—ls Christ were on earth today he would approve divorce in many Instances of matrimonial unhappiness.’ This declaration hy the Rev. John Thompson in an address at the First Methodist Church here has aroused considerbale comme?. and wide difference of opinion in ecclesiastical circles. Said Dr Thompson. “Jesus did not prohibit divorces as we know It. If He were here today where we have kind, wise and discriminating judges deciding on domesiic Infelicities, He might recognize more than one ground for divorce. “Should two persons he compelled to live together when all affection which constitutes real marriage is dead? “I am not alarmed at the increase in divorces. The family Is forever safe. There Is no need for hysteria.” Police Equipped With Radio Device CHICAGO, Feb. 8. —Chicago's polio* force is to be equipped with miniature wireless telephones. Each police-nan will have ono. The entire department will he equipped by the end of the year, according to present plana. William G Keith, auperlntendent of the cjty d-partment of electricity. Is now working out this remarkable feature of police work The experiments he has already conducted have convinced him and Chief of Police Charles C. Fltzmorrls that this Innovation will bo one of the most useful made in years. No matter in what of the city a policeman Is traveling headquarters can communicate with him instantly by wire less “I am satisfied that hy the end of the year we can equip every policeman with

one of these marvelous little instruments,” said Mr. Keith. The pocket wireless is not exactly new. It was used slightly by the intelligence department in the war. The device will enable the policeman to receive a message, but he cannot send one.

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Income Tax Information for the Farmer

By JOSEPH A. BLONDELL, Treasurer of The Baltimore Sun. A farmer In computing his Income tax on net taxable income for the year 1921 is required to use two forms, known as Forms 1040-F, 1040 or 1040-A. The reasons follow: Form 1040-F is in four pages and covers the details of your farm income and expenses. If your accounts are kept on a cash receipts and disbursements basis or if you do not keep records of account, then you are only to fill In pages 1 and 3 of Form 1040-F. If you keep accounts on an accrual basis with inventories to determine net profits you should fill in pages 2 and 3 of Form 1040-F. If you do not, as a matter of settled practice, keep books of account on an accrual basis no attempt should he made to fill out the items on page 3. relating to inventories, and the omission of those Stems in that ease will j not result in an incorrect competition ; of yoi# farm net profit. In any event, two pages of Form 1040-F must be prop- j erly filled out. After compiling your data on Form 1040-F you find your net income Is under $5,000 (before deducting personal exemp- j tion) you are to transfer the net result a* shown on line 6, page 1, or on line 12, page 2 of Form 1040-F to line ”, Form 1010-A, which line reads. Profit (or loss) From Business or Pro- j fesslon.” If your net income on line 0. page 1 or on line 12, page 2 of 1040-F is In excess of $5,000 (before deducting personal exemption) you are to transfer the net result to line a of Form 1040. 1- orm 1040 is to be used by a person whose total net income from all sources is above $5,000. *and where it is under $5,000 Form 1040-A must be used. Bear in mind that you are required, eten if you do not have te pay a tax, I to file a return If your gross (not net) ; income Is above $5,000. Do not put off until the last minute tho compilation of your reports. Begin at once. Get copies of the forms and 1 analyze them carefully; especially will you find page 4 of Form 1040 F very 1 helpful, as tlie Instructions are very cler.r. 1 If you are In doubt regarding certain ! items do not take any chances, but before i acting consult someone in your lmmedt- | ate vieinty who is familiar with tax j returns A fanner In compiling income tax returns should consider the following: farm income. Includes sale of live stock raised on and p odticts from your farm, such as I.He Stock Raised on Farm—Cows, horses, hogs, chickens, ducks, bulls, mules, pigs, turkeys, sheep Products Raised on Farm—Milk, butter, wool, honey, cream, eggs, hides. Sale of Crops and Products Grown on Fumi—Corn, wheat, cotton, tobacco, cot- 1 tonseed, syrup. other Receipts of Income—Machine w o.’k, breeding fees, hire of team, mer- | chaudise received for produce, sale of !

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I stock or other Rems purchased. ! Farm Expenses—Expenses or deductions allowed from gross income Include: Hired help for farm, feed, hay, straw, etc., seed, plants, etc., thrashing and baling, cotton ginning, fuel and oil for farmwork, barrels, bags, crates and twine, taxes (except Federal income), insurance on property other than your dwelling and personal effects, interest on farm notes and mortgages, water rent, rent for farm. Repairs and Depreciation—Farm buildings, farm machinery and tools, farm fences, drains, ditches, etc. Note: Anything of value received instead of cash must be treated as income to the extent of its cash value, thus the total value of groceries, merchandise, etc., received in exchange for eggs, butter or other produce must be reported as income. EXPENSES AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS EXPLAINED. Labor—Only that .part Os the board of hired labor which is purchased should be included as a deduction. Do not deduct the value ot your own labor or that of your wife- or dependent minor children unless you report sufh value as income. Do not deduct amounts paid to persons engaged in household work, except to the extent that the services i of such employes are used in boarding and otherwise caring for farm laborers. Fertilizers, Manures, Etc.—The cost of manures, commercial fertilizers, etc., that were bought during the year may be deducted ns an expense. Taxes—Do not deduct inheritance or estate taxes, Federal income taxes or taxes for any improvement or betterment tendiiff? to increase the value of the property. Be ready to show tax rereceipts for taxes claimed as a deduction. Taxes on your dwelling or household property may be claimed as a deduction. but not on Form 1040-F. Show this item separately cn the Individual form under schedule for that purpose. Taxes on your hom t ' do not have any bearing on your farm expense, which accounts for not showing this Item on the farm report. Taxes, however, on the farm, etc., are to be Included in your farm expense report. Interest on Indebtedness—All Interest paid on farm mortgages, notes and other obligations Incurred to carry on the farm business should be deducted. Repairs and Depreciation Depreciation deducted should not exceed the actual cost of building and equipment (or It acquired prior to March 1, 1913, tht* fall market value on that date) divided by its probable life in years since acquisition. In computing depreciation do not Include the value of farm land nor the land onw bich farm buildings are lo catod Do not deduct as an expiense the repairs or depreciation on the dwelling you occupy or on your r-rsonal or household equipment. Tools, Machinery and Equipment—The

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cost of small tools of short life, such as shovels, rakes, etc., may be deducted as tin expense. Automobile Used—You may deduct expensea of oieration, repairs and depreciation on automobiles and exclusively la farm business. If an automobile Is used In farm business for a part of the time only, a corresponding part of the expanse may be deducted. Cost of automobile, machinery, farm buildings or other farm equipment not allowable as a deduction from Income tdt the reason such expenditures are treated as an investment ot capital which Is return to the owner through depreciation allowances prorated ; over the useful life of the property. Rent F.-'d in Crops—Where a farmer rents a farm and pays his rent In form of crops raised on the farm, he may not dednet as rent the value of the crop given to the landlord, but all amounts paid in raising the crop may bo deducted. TAX RATES. After deducting the personal exemption, all net Income up to $4,000 is taxable at 4 per cent; and all net income above the first $4,000 is taxable at 8 per cent. In addition to the normal of 4 and 8 per cent., all net income (before the personal exemption is deducted) above $5,000 Is subject to the surtax. The surtax Increases, that la, on net Income between $5,000 and $6,000 the rate is 1 per cent. V rom $6,000 on the rate Increases 1 per cent on each $2,000. PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS Allowed. A single person is allowed a personal exemption of SI,OOO. A married person not living -with husband or wife Is allowed a personal exemption cf SI,OOO. A married person or head of a family whose net Income Is under $5,000 (note the amount) Is allowed a persona! exemption of $2,500. If your net Income is above $5,000 (note the amount! yon are allowed only $2,000. A personal exemption of S4OO is allowed for each person dependent upon and receiving his chief support from yon, if sdeh person is under 18 years of age or is incapable of self-support because mentally or physically defective. EXAMPLE. A farmer, after compiling Form 1040-F, which amount, after being transferred and added to Form 1040-A, finds the net income or the amount on Page 1. Line 17 of Form 1040-A totals $4,624. would be taxed (assuming he is married, two children) as follows: Balance taxable .$1,324.00 Taxable net Income (from farm and other sources) $4,624.00 Less personl exemption (wife and 2 children) 8.300.00 The tax at 4 per cent on $1,324.00 is 52.96 Arm Broken at Dance ELYRIA. Ohio, Feb. 8 —Charles Flood was dancing with an exceptionally fleshy girl. One, or the other, tripped. The gh-l landed on Flood'3 arm. She escaped uninjured, but one of Flood's arms was fractured.

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