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REVENUE MEN TO BE SENT TO ALL COUNTIES Indiana Taxpayers to Be Given Assistance in Filing In come Returns. PLANS ARE ANNOUNCED Revenue officers wi!l visit every county in Indiana again next month to aana. citizens in melting out and filing their income tax returns. Collector of internal Revenue William L. Elder announced to day. Extensive plana to aid taxpayers are being worked out by the Bureau of Internal Revenue in Washington and the collector's force in Indiana. The practice of sending officers to each coun ty was inaugurated last year. Forma for filing IS2O returns of in come will be sent by collectors to persona who last year filed a return. Failure to receive a form, however, does not re lieve a person from his obligation to file a return within the time prescribed. Copies may be obtained from offices of collectors of Internal revenue, branch offices, postoffices and banks, and are expected to be available on or before Jan. 1. ‘TAXPAYERS SHOULD STUDY INSTRUCTIONS. Revenue officeri assigned to the work ©f assisting taxpayers also will be sup plied with forms, concerning which, and the various items of income to be in cluded, they will be prepared to answer any and all questions. It has been demonstrated, however, that many ques tions may be eliminated if the taxpayer, before seeking the assistance of a revenue officer, will carefully study the instruc tions on the form. The period for filing returns is from Jan. 1 to March 6. 1021. The tax this year as last may be paid in full at the time of filing the return or in four in stallments, the first of which is due on or before March 15, the second on or before June 15, the third on or before September 15, and the fourth on or be fore Dec. 15. The flret installment must accompany the filing of the return. Persons whose individual net Income for 1920 was 15,000 and less should ask for Form 1040 A. Those whose individ ual net income was in excess of $6,000 should ask for Form 1040. PROMPT ATTENTION ASKED BY BUREAU. The Bureau of Internal Revenue is urging taxpayers not to delay la the filing of their returns. Merchants and business men are casting up their ac counts for the calendar year 1920. With the facts and figures necessary to make a correct return fresh in their minds, the making ont of a form soon after Jan. 1 will be an easier task, the bureau points out, than if delayed. The requirements of the revenue act relating to returns for the year 1920 are 'the same aa those for the year 1919. Every single person whose net income for 1020 was SI,OOO or more and every married person whose net income was $2,000 or more must file a return. The exemptions are SI,OOO for single persons and $2,000 for married persons and heads of families, plus an additional exemption of S2OO for each person dependent upon the taxpayer for chief support if such person is under 18 years of age or incapable of self-sup port. A single person may claim an ex emption of $2,000 as the head of a fam ily if he is the sole support of one or more relatives living in the same bouse with him, and If he exercises control over household affairs. Deductions from gross Income to which the taxpayer la entitled in arriving at net income are fully ex plained in the instructions on the forms. Marital status controls. The bureau is emphasizing this year that the requirement to tile a return rests solely upon a person's marital status and the amount of his or her net income for the year lit2o. Single persons whose net Income was SI,OOO or more and mar ried persons whoso net income was $2,000 or more most file a return regardless of whether their incomes are non-taxable by reason of their exemptions. The normal tax rate for 1920 is 4 per cent on the first $4,000 of net income above the exemption, and 8 per cent ou the remaining net income. The surtax rate, which is computed without the bene fit of the exemption, ranges from 1 per cent on the amount of net income be tween $3,000 and $6,000 to GB per cent on the amount of net Income ln exceas of SI,OOO 000. For the information of taxpayers ln filing their returns, there has been pre pared by the Bureau of Internal Revenue a aeries of short srtieles on the income tax laws and 1920 regu’ations, the first jf which will appear on Jan. 3. Errors heretofore made have been noted, and the taxpayer Is told how this year they may be voided. CONVICT TWO OF MOONSHINING. KOKOMO, Ind., Dec. 14. —Joe Short and Frank Hurst, whose farm home was raided by the police and two gallons of white mule conflscsted, were fined SIOO and costs and given thirty days each in Jail on a charge of illegal possession. BEVERIDGE BOOKED AT MARION. MARION, Ind., Dec. 14. —Former United V States Senator Albert J. Bever idge wlh address members of the Marlon Rotary Club Wednesday evening on “John Marshall and the Constitution.” No More Constipation or Blotchy Skin Want a clear, healthy complexion, regular bowels, and a perfect working liver? All easy to ob SAB* 1 " CARTERS Little Pills, the sure $9 IV EF? mte and easy <8 p§ LLS acting rem eg? edy. For headache, dizziness, upset stomach and despondency they have bo equal. Purely vegetable. Small Pill- Small Do*e Small Price Freed From Torture Eatonic Cleared Has llp-Set Stopiach “The people who have seen me w suffer tortures from neuralgia brought on by an up-set stomach now see me perfectly sound and well—absolutely due to Eatonic,” writes R. Long. Profit by Mr. Long’s experience, keep your etomach in healthy condi tion, fresh and cool, and avoid the ailments that come from an acid con dition. Eatonic brings relief by tak ing up and carrying out the excess acidity and gases—does it quickly. Take an Eatonic after eating and see how wonderfully it helps you. Big box costs only a tnfle with your drug gist'* guarantee. Too Lazy to Do Wishin’ Two negroes wore enjoying a respite durlcg the noon hour from their hot task of carrying freight on a hot day. "Good Lawd, man,’ sighed one, “1 sho wish I wui up in the cool mountain where der wuz a lake of watsh, and I had lots of money and nufflq' to do 'ccpt eat Ice cream, fish and swim aroun* an’ keep cool all de time.” •‘An es you owned dat place would you Invite me to come lip and laze aroun’ wif you?” the other asked. “ ’Caln’t say as how I would." "But es you jess had a cool lake, couldn't I all come up and swim In it?” “I ain’t sayin' I would.' “But sposin you all jes had a lot of ice cream, wouldn’t you give me a bite?” “Say, look heah, man,” came the sharp retort, “if you all is too darn lazy to do yer own wishln’ foah all dem things, and dem cooler’ stimulants, jess set heah an’ wilt” PRICES REDUCED " £ Men’s and Women’s Clothes ijp h OVERCOATS Christir as Gifts I Jk fpk? Ulsters—Ulsterettes * M \rs] LSjr $3o —$40 —$50 Dr Women Get the best Overcoat or Ulster for sso—s4 Down—s 4 a Week—Some Suits, Coats, Dresses, | |Real Bargains Sweaters, Scarfs, i&St f'h / Stoles f f ji fp- Men’s Suits Reduced ah Reduced w # T 77 guaranteed-ab- S3O. $2 down, $2 a week. 3 °Get ii suit for S3O (value $45). $2.00 Down *4?°?doin JSLk** 4 CiSi FWbJ and $2.00 a Week rVIt. Suit, reduced to ffl / SUlt i ? t J 3s^ Ta ’ Ue UP to 152 50) - SSO $4 down S s4 a week WM Get *®“lt at S4O. blue serges included at this price (values up to S6O). Pay $3.00 2S““ d J! |ls ’ * 2O, 930 and “f Wl Down, $3.00 a Week. o. ' ..T '.t. J\ E T Get a suit for $45, blue serges, flannels, .*7 50 ’ €k). kSfK to $65). Pay $4.00 Down and Sweaters cut to $5, $7.50 Aj* E V Get the b * st ln ,he '* nd for s so ’ thn finest onH P1.,.h ..rf U'X A PaTfloO^Down^ifd o ** 00 k P l ° *" s) ‘ Stoles cut to $7.50, $lO, $12.50. fgff Pay $4.00 Down and $4.00 a Week. cloth Skirts cut to $5. $7.50 ifjf Boys’ Suits-Overcoats Reduced and *lO - Skirts cut to $7.50. . ts N Girls Coats cut to SB, $lO (Ti We Do As We Advertise ,ni ‘ *' 2 5 °- __j, ■ Entire let and 2d floor,. Open Saturday night until 9. 3d door eouth DA of Mar y ,and at We aladly open accounts with out-of-town customers. ??•'‘vJL 109-111 South Illinois Street^^^ Jl&dc \Chotnfß On Sale Wednesday from 10 A . M. to 3 P. M. Only Wall SSSS 7 I JT ipfc • Don’t Walt TUI the Snow riles. “Drift In’* and Get -Ivey riano TthT.A genuine The flexibility of the steel runners allows them to Srhoenbut Bring the Kiddies to See the Largest Santa Cluas in the World QutMlmg C&. I 133*135 W. Washington St. \j TWO-YEAR WAR PLAN IS MADE BY DEMOCRATS Gertrude McHugh and Benja min Bosse to Be in Charge of Campaign. BRIGHT OUTLOOK SEEN Plans to rejuvenate and revitalize the Democratic party ln Indiana have been completed and already steps are being taken to place It on a militant basis tor the next two years. The details of the work will be ln the hands of Miss Gertrude McHugh, who has been engaged in political work for the last fourteen years and with whom prac tically every Democratic worker ln the. State la acquainted personally. The gen eral plana will be ln the hands of Ben jamin Bosse of Evansville, State chair man. Miss McHugh already la ln charge of tho offices in the Denison Hotel and after the first of the year Mr. Bosse Apocts to take an active part ln the work of organization which he proposes to carry out during the next two years. Arrange ments have been made already by the State chairman to wipe out the deficit with which the organization was con fronted after the election, and steps are INDIANA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1920. "under way to replenish the exchequer in order to carry out tho plans. Miss McHugh, whose work as direc tor of the women’s organization in the last campaign brought her universal com mendation, started on her political career fourteen years ago when W. H. O’Brien of Lawrenceburg was State chairman. Following that she became assistant clerk to the State Board of Accounto when It was organized in 1908, and t,vo years later, when Mr. O’Brien was elected State treasurer she became assistant se curities clerk ln his office. Later Miss McHugh became executive clerk to Gov ernor Ralston and following hia retire ment sho went into Democratic State hearquarters for the 1916 campaign. She was with the committee during the time that Charles' A. Greathouse, Frede rick Van Nuys and A. O. Sallee were chairman. It is doubtful if any other woman ln the Stats has had the wide experience she has had in political mat ter and few mens, observers declare, have exhibited the sagacity that she dis plays in handling complex matters. Mr. Bosse’s first step toward revitaliz ing the party came ln the shape of a letter he has sent to all county chairmen calling on them to maintain their or ganizations at fighting strength. STATE CHAIRMAN SENDS OUT LETTER. “Now that the 1020 election is of the 1 past,” said the State chairman’s letter, “and we have recuperated from our over whelming defeat It is our duty as loyal Democrats to take up the party organ ization and carry It on until the next campaign. We were defeated —not benten. We fought for a cause in which we Just as firmly believo today as we did during the campaign. Our principles were right —we have no apologies to make. Eight years ago the opposition party’s defeat was as widespread as is ours today. And Immediately they began building toward future campaigns. Now the responsibil ity is all their own. It remains to be reen whether they can ‘make good.’ “Ia the meantime, let every Democrat be wide awake and on the albert, ready to defend his party’s principles, if need be, and to take advantage of the mis takes and failures of the new administra tion. In order to do this, It Is necessary to keep our organization alive and active. We had a splendid organization over the State, both men and women, despite our defeat, and it is essential that we hold it” / Headquarters will be maintained and Gift Suggestions FROM THE PETTIS STORE Pure Linens for Giving “Heather” brand, large size, pure linen napkins, $lO dozen. Pure Linen breakfast cloths, heavy quality, soft finish, $5.50. Fine satin damask round tablecloths, of pure linen, scalloped, $15.00. Pure linen hemstitched tablecloths, soft washed finish, 2x2, $16.98. Asbestos table pads, 54-inch size, $ll.OO. —Pettia linens, street floor, aisle two. Appropriate Bedding Gifts Beautiful embroidered pillowcases, scalloped ends, $1.75 each. Crib blankets, two sizes, in Indian patterns, $1.85 and $3.10. Scalloped bedspreads, with bolster cover to match, $ll.OO set. Pure wool auto robes, fine imported Scotch quality, washable, $15.00. .—Pettis beddings, fifth, floor. Practical Gifts for Boys Black rubber raincoats, white sheeting lined, sizes 3 to 17. $4.95. Black rubber rainhats to match coats, 51.15. Rope sweaters, specially priced, $3.95. Winter caps, with inside fur bands, $1.45 and $1.95. Boys’ silk neckties, flowing end or French four-in hand, 45< and 59<*. —Petti* boy#’ clothing, third floor. Useful Gifts for the Home Royal electric suction sweepers, $5.00 down, $5.00 a month. Quick meal gas ranges, $77.00 to $175.00, conven ient payments. —Pettis basement. In the Hardware Department Cold meat forks, Oneida community silver plate, 85^. Straight razors, hollow ground with double strop, $3.98. Icy hot and universal carafes, nickel plated case, $8.48 / —Pettis basement. Hairbow Ribbons for the Little Miss Plaid ribbons, in beautiful color combinations, special, at Gs< to $1.25. Striped ribbons, in two and three-tone combinations, 79C yard. Fancy ribbons, plain and striped and figured, 350 yard. —Pettis ribbons, street floor, aisle three. Jewelry French filled pearl beads, SI.OO to $25.00. Cherry red crystal beads, $1.69. Solid gold baby rings with settings, SI.OO. Men’s solid gold collar pins, $1.98. Mi ff buttons, $2.50 to SIO.OO. Kiddies’ Playthings Dolls, 21 inches high, with moving eves and curls, $6.98. American Flyer trains, complete with track, $4.50. Meccano steel building sets for boys, $1.50 lip. —Pettis toyland, basement Gifts for the Housewife Pyrex casseroles in fancy nickel-plated frames, $5.98. Nickel plated nut bow r l and pick sets, $5.25. Enameled and embossed waste paper baskets, $4.25 and $4.50. Aluminum cooking utensils, many specially priced, from 10£ up. —rettls basement. Gift Books and Stationery Shakespeare’s complete works, ten volumes, three quarter leather binding, $15.00. Winston simplified dictionary, limp leather bound, $3.50. ‘‘l Sat in Lodge With You,” Will D. Nesbit, GOO. Heavy copper book ends, Indian design, $6.75 set. Silver and gold finish Eversharp pencils, SI.OO to $12.00. “Sonora Linen” stationery, hinge top gift box, 790. Anseo box camera, Buster Brown No. 2, $3.25. —Pettis books and stationery, street floor, aisle four. Electrical Gifts Boudoir lamps, with decorated glass shades, $5.50 Electric toasters, with toaster rack, $8.25. Toaster stoves that fry, toast and broil, $4.95, $8.50, $10.98. Martha Washington electric irons, $6.50. —Pettis basement. Gifts Beautiful and Useful Copper trimmed red cedar chests, deep and roomy; special at $29.49. Mahogany finish floor lamps, with beautiful silk shades, special, $19.98. Point de Jeunc lace curtains, pair, $9.75. Sectional lace paneling, 750 to $3.98 a section. Gordon Jiffy seat covers, for Ford touring cars, com plete, $2.75 a seat. —Pettis drapery dept., third floor. PETTIS DRY GOODS CO "THE NEW YORK STORE. E, ST. 1855 . a publicity organization will be kept ln conjunction with it, Mr. Bosse said. As the next campaign draws nearer the State chairman proposes to increase his force and he confidently expects to enter the next fight with a two-year-oid organiza tion. Offers Big Reward for Stolen Jewels CHICAGO, Dec. 14. —A reward of $1,500 and “no questions asked,” Las been of fered for the return of $12,000 worth of Jewels stolen from the purse of Mrs. A. A. Carpenter ln a local department store. Mrs. Carpntler believes the gems were stolen by a pickpocket who Jostled her among the crowd of holiday shoppers. PErmDßY6cxsCa FRATERNITY PLAN IS ANNOUNCED Greek Letter Society Estab lishes Headquarters Here. National headquarters of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity which were moved to Indianapolis from Boston this week are in charge of Bruce Mclntosh, grad uate of De Pauw University and admin istrative secretary. Temporary headquar ter* have been taken in the When build ing. The address of welcome to the national convention of the fraternity which will be held at the Claypool hotel Dec. 29 to 31, inclusive, wiU be made by L. D. Clay Fancy Gift China Imported china salad sets, large bowl and plate and six small plates, $25.00. Hand-painted fruit salad set, footed bowl and six foot ed dishes, $20.00. Large punch bowl and six footed punch cups, decorated, $35.00. Decorated tea sets, cream, sugar, teapot, six cups and saucers, $7.48. Thin china cups and saucers, set of six, $2.25. Flower bowls of Cobalt blue and matt green, eight-inch size, $1.98. Decorated dresser sets, tray, powder box, hair receiver, etc., $1.48. —Pettis basement. Gifts of Glassware Covered compote or bonbon dish, engraved, $2.98. Engraved syrup pitchers with removable metal covers, $2.25. Red and green Christmas candles, 70 and 10£ each. Cut glass mayonnaise sets, in rose and mitre cutting, $6.00. Boudoir clocks in brush brass, silver gray and Jap bronze, $5.23. —Pettis basement. Practical Gifts for Men Silk four-in-hand ties; all colors and patterns, SI.OO. Gauntlet gloves, fleece lined, $1.95. Wool socks, heather mixtures, $1.25. Silk fiber dress mufflers, fringe trimtoed, $3.50. Silk suspenders, 81.50. —Pettis furnishings for men. street floor, aisle six. Handkerchiefs for Men and Women Women’s fancy handkerchiefs, white and colored, 150, [IBO, 25< i and up to SI.OO. ' Women’s initial handkerchiefs, fine quality, box of six, SI.OO. Men’s colored border handkerchiefs, various qualities, 180, 250, 390, 50<. —Pettis handkerchiefs, street floor, aisle two. Gifts of Leather and Silver Men’s leather collar boxes. $1.25 to $7.50. Leather brief cases, $7.50. Leather toilet sets, fitted with accessories, $1.98 to $25.00. Quadruple silver plated flower baskets, $5.00. Sterling silver serving spoons, different kinds, $1.98. Sheffield silver plated bonbon baskets with handles, $3.98. —Pettis leather goods, street floor, alslo three. Slippers to Hang on the Christmas Tree Men’s leather slippers, $2.95. Women’s felt house slippers, brown, blue and red, $1.85. Felt Juliets with leather soles and heel. Plush trimmed. Green, plum and old rose, $2.95. —Pettis shoos, street floor, aisle six. Santa’s Gifts for Little Tots Bathrobes, cozy and warm. Pink and blue with figures, $1.98. Silk socks, pink, blue and white, 98^. Crib blankets, pink and blue, with designs and checks, $2.00. Creepers and rompers, plain and check ginghams, $2.50 and $2.98. White mercerized and wool mittens, and 59 L Cashmere sacques, ribbon trimmed, $1.98 to $2.98, —Pettis Infants' dent., second floor. A Favorite Christmas Gift—Blouses These are new arrivals, recently received for the holi day trade, and they arc charming indeed. Flesh and white in overblouse models. Special at $11.50. —Pettis blouses, second floor. If She Likes Hand Embroidery Then one of these adorable vestees with collar and cuff attached and embroidered in wonderful hand work can not fail to please. Then, too, you may choose these in any color you wish. Price, $4.25. Boudoir caps of crepe de chine, silk or lace, all beau tifully trimmed and attractively made; 750 to $3.00. Collar and cuff sets of lace in attractive patterns, $1.25 to $3.50. Corsage bouquets of organdy and silk, 85£ to $3.95. Black silk lace scarfs for evening wear, $2.35 to $3.25. Pattern veils, dotted and scroll borders, $1.50 to $3.95. —Pettis neckwear, street floor, aisle two. Gift Furniture, Specially Priced Mahogany Priscilla sewing cabinHs, SIO.OO. Martha Washington sewing cabinets, $25.00. Footstools, tapestry, damask and velour covered, size 16x16, $5.00. . —Pettis furnltnre, fourth floor. Never Too Many Gloves on Hand Beautiful French kid gloves, with contrasting stitching on backs, $4.98. Gauntlet gloves, in black, white, brown and beaver, $7.50. Misses’ or boys’ lined kid gloves, gray, tans and browns, $2.25. • —Pettis gloves, street floor, aisle four. combe of Indianapolis. national chan cellor and formerly a student of Indiana University, and the response will" be made by E. J. C. Fischer of Kingston, Pa., national president Delegates from the fifty-four active chapters ln the coun | try and the twenty-five alumni chapters will attend the convention. The active chapters at Indiana, Butler, De Pauw, Purdue and Wabash assisted by the In dianapolis alumni will entertain the guests. A closed dance will be given the evening of Dec. 80, and a theater party the evening of Dec. 3L The committee in charge of the con vention is composed of G. C. Kllppen, 82 South Bradley street, Indianapolis, In dianapolis alumni chapter; W. H. Kles ling, De Pauw chapter; H. W. Pound, Purdue; A. R. Madison, Butler; J. A. Burnett, Jr., Indiana, and G. W. Bradley, Wabash. 5