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IN COLORFUL SETTING
OBSERVE CLASS DAY
Last Function of Gradu
ates of 1915 in Ivy-covered
Inclosure of Triangle.
Ceremony Attracts Big
Throng.
Pennsylvania's beautiful Triangle, en
closed by tho Ivy-ctad brick walls
of tha University's: dormitories anu
elaborately decorated with bank of
palm, red nnd blue banners and hunting
covered trellises, was tho setting today
for the seniors' class day exercises
Three hundred men of the 1915 claw,
clad In mortar-board cars nnd black aca
demlo gowns, sal In tiers of seats nt the
opposite sides of the Trlnngle Several
Hundred pretty girls In colorful frocks
sat In chairs grouped on tho lawn be
tween the sombre-robed ranks. Parents
and admiring friends wcro there, too, to
witness almost tho last function of tho
graduating sons of Pennsylvania
The orchestra swung from the strains
of nn overturo Into tho melody of "Tho
Red and Blue." tho song well-beloved by
Pennsylvania men, and classmen waved
their caps In tlmo with tho familiar
chorus, as they had done so many times
on Franklin Held.
James Carton ("Jimmy") Patterson
hero of the track nnd president of tho
senior class, delivered his salutatorj and
Walfsr A Craig read tho history of the
class. Jamei Mooro Austin prophesied
what members of tho class will have ae
compllshcd a quarter century hence
Thomas Tloswcll ("Ted") Merrcll, foot
ball quarterback and comedy star of
Mask and Wig productions, made presen
tations of the class' farewell souvenirs
for Its members.
To "Dr,n ' Llpplncott, varsity track
captain, he presented a city directory,
because, ho oplalned. It would help the
popular athleto fulfil his ambition of
speaking to every one ho sees "Walt"
Craig, who raised a clamor for "frco
speech" when Samuel Gompcrs ad
dressed University students OiIb spring,
was given a red flag and a "union" suit
A hoe, a rake and a farmer's hat were
given to " Charlie" Seelback, baseball
captain. "rtodGo" Tovvnsend was pre
sented with a wooden leg "New bio"
Taylor was given a wig.
A permanent pass to one of tho city's
cabaret restaurants was the class gift
to "Moonle" MacDonnell, and a gavel to
"Ed" Ktlgore "Walt" Antrim, glee club
leader and a student In architecture, re
ceived a statue of n model. "Jimmy"
Austin was told that a sponge and a
cigarette, given to him, was emblematical
of his propensity for "sponging"
"smokes." A baby carriage was "Pud"
Walton's gift. In recognition of his record
of being the first man In the class to
wed.
JOURNEAY GIVEN CLASS SPOOK.
More formal presentation were thon
made by Alfred If Williams, who gavo
the class spoon to Albert Journcay, fool
ball captain and first honor man, nnd
the bowl to James Patterson, second
honor roan Telegrams were sent to J
Vaughan Merrick, 3d, cane man, and
Horace Butler, spade man, who are mem
bers of the varsity crew, now at High
land on the Hudson.
An honor unprecedented In the history
of class days nt the University was tho
presentation of a fifth souvenir, a loving
up given by tho class to Itouert Union
iforcruaan. varsltv hurdler, wlm Inst i
a$d tnis scored more points In the Inter
collegiate track meets than nny other
I01S1 athlete. Tho cup, which came as n
complete surprise to Ferguson, was In
scribed, "In sincere appreciation "
Following the valedictory, delivered by
Homer R Sullivan, editor-in-chief of the
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl, tho silk gown,
trimmed with red nnd blue ribbons and
emblematic of the senior presidency, was
transferred from James C Patterson to
Gordon A Hardwlck, president of the
class of 1915 for Its senior year The gown
Is M years old, having originated with
the class of 1SSD
IVY STONE DEDICATED
Shortly after noon 1915's hy atone, de
signed by George W. Baumclster. was
dedicated at Its place In tho foundation
of Leldy House, facing the Triangle.
Henry Lewis, Jr. delivered the Ivy ode,
Orvllle II. Bullitt planting tho class ivy
In the absence of Horace Butler, spado
man. Alfred Hector Williams read the
Ivy oration for Orval A. AVales. Ivy
orator, who was III
Previous to the class day exercises the
seplors met In Houston Hall for their last
class meeting as undergraduates and per
fected plans for organisation as an alumnt
body. They elected James C. Patterson
permanent president and James M. Austin
secretary and treasurer.
Motion pictures were made of the
class' march to the Triangle and of
parts of the class day exercises The
pictures, with others which have been
taken In recent weeks, will bo placed In
the permanent archives of the 1915 class
for exhibition at reunions
The. senior promenado will bo held to.
night In Houston Hall Commencement
exercises will be held tomorrow """'"
GOVERNOR DISAPPROVES
SEVERAL ADDITIONAL RILLS
Vetoes Measure Kegulatlriff Distribu
tion of Intestate Estates.
HARniSBUna, June 15, - Governor
Brumbaugh today announced that he
had vetoed the but proposing amend
menta to the act of April g, 163, at
amended by the act of April 21, 1913, re
lating to the de-cent and distribution of
the estates of Intestates.
Other bills vetoed today.
Prohibiting county commlMigners from
contracting or repairing county bridges
without due advertisement, the employ
ment of a competent engineer and the
submission of plans to the State Water
Supply Commission. The D0vern0r ,
(Uvea the present law Is -sKinle to care
for the subjects contained In the bill
BUI practically codifying laws relating to
non-sectarian libraries with certain ad
ditions, because It "exempts the. pro
vision of the school code relating to
libraries, but Includes district 1r its
previsions" TJo Govwrwr says, "How
these two Items caq be tiianiHurl U a
Question not made atmaB.'c"
Empowering cities of tM
to construct, operate and malnt
iiwim luuneis. mou. subway. ..t'ti,-
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aawrner beUeve section a provides tor
iUDrtvatloo n( property without Jua
prseeaa of U.w, and U. trfor. ubcoo-
Hill autovtuing- the erection of garages
fjuntmg on i tttt Hid alts Tfce Oov
ernor says i ta signed bill of simi
lar import
farrsHzs Insists Villa Give Up
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PRINCETON GRADUATES
CLASS OF 277 MEN AT
168TH COMMENCEMENT
Following Stately Aca
demic Procession, Alex
ander Hall Is Scene of
the Annual Conferring of
Degrees.
PRINCETON, N J , Juno 15,-Exerclses
nt tho 163th annual commencement of
Princeton University were held this morn
ing in Alexander Hall. Tho opprcsaivo
heat did not prevent tho largo building
fiom being crowded to overllowlng with
families and friends of the graduating
class
Promptlj at 10 15 the academic pro
cession, marshaled by Colonel William
Libbey, of tho University faculty, formed
In front of Nassau Hnll and marched
Into the auditorium, with tho band pla
Ing nntlonal anthems. In tho front of
tho procession marched President John
Grler Hlbbcn, followed by the trustee
nnd members of the University faculty.
The Bcnlor class of 1915, numbering 277
men, formed tho main body of the pro
cession. Georgo B Stewart, D. D , LL D., presi
dent of Auburn Seminary, and one of tho
university trustees, offered the opening
prayer Doctor Stcvvnrt was Introduced
by President Hlbbcn, who presided ut tho
exercises.
The Latin salutatory was delivered by
Chailes Clallln Allen, of the graduating
class C W McAlpIn, secretary of the
unlvcrslt), then announced tho prizes and
fellowships Ho also conferred the diplo
mas to the giaduatlng class.
One hundred and cloven seniors received
tho degree of Bachelor of Arts, while 112
wero given tho Bachelor of Letters do
gree Thoso to receive the degree of
Bachelor of Science numbered 31 Tvven-ty-threo
men completed the civil en
gineering course and were awarded de
grees The masters, doctors and honorary de
grees were conferred by Dean Andrew
Plemlng West, of the graduate college.
At tho conclusion of the degree con
ferring. Walker Mallam Ellis, of New
Orleans, delivered the valedictory. This
was followed by the benediction and the
services wcro brought to an end with
the singing of Old Nassau "
ALCOHOL ASSAILED
BY COLLEGE DOCTORS
Members of Jefferson Faculty
Also Flay Effects of Tobacco
Before Y. M. C. A. Conference
Alcohol and tobacco. In their effects on
tho human body, were assailed today by
Dr Howard F Hansen and Dr. George
B. Price, of the Jefferson Medical College
faculty, In addresses at the college be
fore delegates to the 18th annual confer
ence of the Pennsylvania State Y. M. C.
A. physical directors.
"Inordinate use of tobacco and alcohol
cause blindness," declared Doctor Hansen,
"There are many cases of this nature. He
said that W per cent, of eyes are far
sighted and that SO per cent, of young
persons' headaches are caused by uncor
rected defects of vision. He showed the
Interrelation between the human body
and the complex apparatus of the eyes.
Doctor Price, speaking on "Health
Habits as Affecting Stability of the Nerv
oua System," declared that the habit
of optimistic thought la Important He
said that the medloal science of the fu
ture would be more of a preventive than
a curative nature. Both speakers made
strong pleas for moral llvlrur
Ur the meeting, which was presided
over by Fredertok Prechtel, of Lancaster,
Pa , the delegates adjourned to the Cen
tral Young Men's Christian Association,
where they were addressed by Dr George
J. Fisher of New York, on "The Mod
ern Trend in Physical Bdueatlon " To
morrow afternoon they will be the guests
of the Medico-Chlrurgtcal College
The conference, which will end Friday
morning, is attended by 70 delegates front
the Jgtate am the Kast The morning ses
sion today opened with Owen V Davis, of
the S est Branch Young Men's Christian
Association, presiding Oeorge W Bra
den, of the Central Young Men's Chris
tian Association, conducted marching and
fancy steps. C. Sealfe. of Hartford, Conn
couple dancing, and C B Sanfonl, of
riiestwr, Pa.. Imitative Wanting and recre
ative axerelt ea apparatus. The dele
ga es will visit Willow Grove tonight.
The oMiw of the ceafrnee ar
JeorK W, Bradea. pmldeat, Edwin c
beckett, of Washington, vice president,
aud Peter Wauerwtn, Mcrury-treasurer
Special License to Sell Narcotlea
WASHINGTON. June W.-Con)ni8-alonar
of lBternaJ Xevewie Oebosse today
ruled tbt every branch, drug store of
the M syndicates which sells drugs un
der the Harrison aarcoUc lew must make
separate application (or registry a4 pay
the 1C41 luAaa l
EVENING LEDGES-PHILADELPHIA. TUESDAY. JTTNE 15.
PENNSYLVANIA BRINGS GREAT CROWDS
The scene in the trianglo this morning was the most picturesque
feature of Class Dnjr at tho University of Pennsylvania. In tho
background of tho picture a group of seniors are singing "Hail
Pennsylvania." Tho insert shows O. H. Bullitt planting tho 1915 ivy.
MT. ST. JOSEPH'S WILL
HOLD COMMENCEMENT
Bishop McCort to Preside at
Graduation Exercises at
Chestnut Hill College Today.
The commencement ccrclies of Mount
St Josephs College. Chestnut Hill, will
b'j held this afternoon Tho Rt. llev.
Bishop John J. McCort. D D , V D , will
preside. Tho address to tho graduateH
will bo made by tho llev Dr Joseph M
Corrlgnn. Miss Mary Monroo will de
liver tho valedictory An elaborate mu
sical program hm been arranged.
The graduates are:
CLASSICAL COURSE
Anna Scanlon, Margaret ICIgglnn. Irons
Js'non, Mnry Monrot Helen roster, Gtrtrude
llrldseman, Helen Mellet Marlon O Nelll
COMMERCIAL COURSE
Marcnret Dougherty. Helen McCloskey,
Marie Arnholt.
The prlzo awards nro as follows
The Alumnae medal for religious
ntudlef, to Mary Monroe, the Walsn
medal for literature, to Margaret lag
ging, tho medal for Christian evidences,
to Helen Eustace.
HEARING ON PHONE RATES
Service Commission Designates July
27 for Argument.
HARRI8BURQ. June 16,-Tho Public
Service Commission announces that on
July 27 a hearing will be hold In Harrls
burg for a general argument on the tele
phone situation In Pennsylvania. This
decision was arrived at after a conference
with R. B. Maryc, general counsel of the
Bell; Charles K Robinson, Assistant City
Solicitor of Pittsburgh, and II rindley
French, representing tho Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce, growing out of
the Pittsburgh rate case
Solicitor Robinson was Inclined to the
Idea that It has not been the practice to
fix telephone ratea on a State-wide basis,
nnd he thought the Interests of the Pitts
burgh district could be best subserved by
localizing the question and thereby de
termining Just what would be reasonable
ratea for the Pittsburgh zones.
The new members of the commission
will, In the meantime, familiarize them
selves with the case, there being a. large
mass of testimony and exhibits to con
sider. Marriage Licenses
William H Vfendt, 3MT Olive St.. and JWna
A. l'rettyman. 5628 Fine at.
Mtycr C AlUn, 23GO Tinker t., and Sophie
Trachtenbrs. (Ml Fernon it.
Louis I. Kaurtmnn, HJ1 N Hobart t , and
fannle alow, 1ST Laurel at.
Harry Auaapruor. 2517 M Maraball at., and
Marie Hrelim, 1127 Manayunk ave.
James T)l Iullo, 1731 B Molo at , and Anglo-
Una Jloj.l. 1717 a. Chadvvlck at.
John L. Uachofer, lilo Rockland st, and
Kathryn savor. 2133 Eataush at.
Samuel A. Walker, 0603 Oermantown ave
nue, and Theresa E. Groin, UUO Itoas atrcet.
Ocorue C France 10 IT North 2d atreet, and
Maria 8 Kane. MIS North Howard street.
Alexander Chrlittan, 1223 Herturt itroet.
and Jeannetta Redman, 133 West Tioga street
Frank J Dlnamors 2018 vino street, and
Anna F. IUjrara. 2131 Yle street.
William llarnam 017 South lBth atreet, and
Mary Anderson 2014 Fltiwatcr street.
Patrick J. Toblu, 3003 Reno street, and
Chrlatine B. Mfallff. 1711 North 37th street
Walter Itlchardton. Jr. 3880 Agate atreet,
and Blla C Parr. 3W Aata atreet
Douilaa M it llarrUoo, VIST walnut street,
and UllwLeth 8, Weaper, 584a Chestnut atreet
David J WaUli Strafford, Pa , and Asne- V.
Kally, 185 N Slat st
John Klein. 014 N 4th at , and Marie Krauae.
finfl Clmatejr ave
Howard B. Tboaua. sago Tulip it., and Lydla
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LA SALLE GRADUATION
EXERCISES TONIGHT
Commencement Ceremonies to
Be Held at Broad Street
Theatre.
La Sallf College will confer 11 degrees
upon the members of Its graduating class
tonight, when tho 4Sth annual cotnmente
ment is held at tho Broad Street Theatre
Tho exercises, which will begin nt 8
o'clock, will be presided over by the
Right Rev. John J McCort, Auxiliary
Bishop of Philadelphia. Many other
prominent members of the Catholic
Church will bo present.
Walter George Smith will deliver the
address to the graduates Immediately
after tho degrees are presented by the
Rev. Brother Denis Edward, president
of the college.
The graduating class Includes:
Degree of civil engineer Arthur J. Don
nelly, Alfred J. Josoplt and Dr. Joas de
Carvalho, Jr
Degreo of master of arts The Rev.
Joseph A McDonald, Charles II. San
derson, A. B., M. D., and Peter O. Lan
gan Commercial diplomas Joseph la. Burt
chaell. Earl P. Casey. William A. Flne
gan, Emmet A. Fitzgerald, Bernard J
Mahon, Newton T Miller. William H
Snodgrass and Harry T. Young
With a view to stimulate Interest In
the acquiring of a good business style of
penmanship, the college awards a gold
medal to the commercial and grammar
grades of the Brothers' Schools of the
city.
Tho following Is the result of the final
test, as submitted to the judges of the
contest:
In the commercial course a gold medal
Is awarded to Frank Mlkah, Lo, Salle Col
lege, William Reynolds (honor), St
Stephen's School; Charles Btlllmunkes
(honor), La alle College.
VIEW ROBERT MORRIS TABLET
Chestnut Street Business Men Pre
pare for Unveiling.
Tribute was paid to the memory of
Robert Morris, of Revolutionary fame,
today by the Chestnut Street Business
Men'B Association at Ita regular month
ly luncheon at the notel Adelphla. A
tablet which the association will erect
to the memory of the great patriot was
viewed by the members, and numerous
addresses were made.
The tablet, which la about two feet
square, v. HI be placed between the WIN
Ham F. Dreer Beed stores, at 712-14
Chestnut atreet. It bears the followng in.
acrlptlon:
"Site of the residence of Robert Morris,
Statesman-Financier
Born J734, Died 1804
Founded Bank of North America In 17J1
Burled In Christ Church
ThU tablet 1a brected to his memory
By the Chestnut Street Business
Men's Association '
&ASY TO AFFI.Y
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TO THE TRIANGLE
WILLIAM PENN HIGH
GRADUATES A CLASS
OF 175 YOUNG WOMEN
Commencement Exercises
in Handsome Auditorium
Presents a Spectacle of
Rare Beauty and Deep
Educational Interest.
A class of 175 young wonren, each of
thorn prepared by a four-year course to
can her own living, was graduated today
at tho William Penn High School, 15th
and Wallace streets
Tremendous applauso greeted the young
women as they mounted tho platform,
bearing 'nugo bouquets of roses Tho
Invocation was dellevered by tho Rev
Dr. John Clarcnco Lee, after which
Psalm 104 -vvui recited by the girls In
unison An essay on "Springtime Joy,"
written by Jesalo W. AVIlbrahnm, was
read by L Virginia Grove "The Soll
tudp of Greatness" was tho subject of an
essay written by Marguerlto Lyons and
delivered by Susan O Piatt.
Jesslo W. Wllbraham. of Rutledge, Pa.,
a graduate of the William Penn High
School, was mado 111 by tho Intense heat
In the school auditorium during tho com
mencement exercises shortly before noon
today. Friends of tho joung woman
wero surprised to obscrvo her rlso and
leave her scat among the graduates on
tho stage Sho rotlred to n dressing room
where Dr Florenco Richards, tho school
physician, who was immediately called,
attended her Sho Insisted upon return
ing to her sent nnd remained on tho stago
during the remainder of the exercises,
although the temperaturo of tho crowded
auditorium was ove rd0 degrees Miss
Wllbraham Is tho author of one of the
essays read during the exorcises It Is
entitled "Springtime Joys," and was read
by Miss L. Virginia Grove
PROMINENT CITIZENS ISSUE
PEACE CONFERENCE PLEA.
Noted Americans Appeal to Neutral
Governments.
WASHINGTON, Juno 15.
An International conference on or before
July 16 of delegates from tho neutral na
tions of tho world to formulato plans for
bringing nbout peace among the warring
nations of Europe Is suggested In a peti
tion signed by" prominent Americans,
which has been sent to tho Governments
of all neutrals by Congressman William
M. Calder.
The appeal In part reads:
"We, tho undersigned citizens of the
United States, holding all shades of opin
ion with regard to tho merits of the pres
ent conflict In Europe, fervently pray that
you will use the great Influence of your
respective Governmenta with the Govern
ments of the nations at war to persuade
them to appoint delegates to a continuous
conference whereat terms and conditions
looking toward peace shall be discussed
until peace Is established, or until a final
peace conference la organized "
Among the signers are former Comptrol
ler Herman Meti, of New York, and S.
M, Woodward, the Washington merchant.
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1915:
"LEXOW" COMMISSION
NOW FREE TO ACT
Cohtlnned from Tage One
current or Joint resolutions paused by
tho Legislature need bo submitted to the
Governor for hln approval, but only such
m mako legislation or havo the effect of
legislating! that is, enacting, repealing
or amending" laws or statutes or which
havo tho eHect of committing tho State
to a certain Action or which provlda for
the expenditure of public money.
"Resolutions which are passed for any
purpose, such as" tho appointment of a
committee by tho Legislature to obtain
Information on legislative matters tor Its
future uso or to Investigate conditions In
order to assist In future legislation, oro
not required to be presented to tho Gov
ernor for his action."
This makes tho renolutlon In question
effective) at once, and tho presiding offi
cers of the Legislature may proceed to
appoint the members necessary to carry
out Ha provisions.
VARE FOLLOWERS REJOICE
OVER THE "LEXOW" DECISION
The news that the Wilson bill becomes
effective without the signature of Gov
ernor Urumbnugh and thnt the defeat of
tho mensuro by a possible veto need not
bo feared, was received by Vare men with
rejoicing. As tho "Lexow" resolution
was an Inspired Vare projeot and de
signed, It Is believed, to aid the Vara
Interests In the next Mayoralty fight, the
word that It beenmo effective without
tho Governor's slgnatura was moro pleas
ing to tho Vares thnn to tho Pcnrcso
McNIchol factions. Their candidate to
succeed Major Blankenburi; mny not bo
tho man South Philadelphia wants, anu
a struggle 'for possession of tho "Loxow"
weapon may jet bo staged between the
two enmps.
Supporters of tha Blankenburg admin
istration and Independents generally
hailed the news of Attorney Gonoral
Brown's decision with almost as much
pleasure as tho Varo interests wero In
spired to show. Tho prospect of a fight
was the causo that brought Joy to Inde
pendents, howaver, far they recalled that
William J. Burns, tho detective, had of
fered to present a mass of testimony
dealing with the Organization rule
should tha "Lexow" trick actually bo
spruns In the Philadelphia mayoralty
flzht.
Cvldenco gathered by tho Burns agency
oxtonds over four years of the activity of
the Organization. The records of Coun
cllmcn, their interest in tho passage of
various ordinances, reasons thnt prompted
tho measures and a general revelation of
tho lnsldo workings of the gang, wilt bo
presented to tho public should tho
"Lexow" commission become active In
Philadelphia with a view to attempting to
discredit tho Ulankenburg administration.
It Is admitted that witn tho great pow
ers conferred on the commission, Its
membors might be able technically to cm
harass the administration, or hamper tha
Indopondent campaign for a time, as per
sons connected with tho administration,
or anybody the commission might
chooso to Investigate, can bo forced, In
the faco of contempt proceedings, to
bring books, papers and any other matter
they might bo asked for when the com
mission begins Its hearings.
TWO MORE DEFENDANTS
ENTER NAVY EXAMS CASE
Witness Testifies Questions
Wero
Found on Their Papers.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Juno 15 Two addi
tional defendants. Midshipmen G. D.
Price nnd Tt. J Wnlker, of the present
first class, today were brought Into the
proceedings before the Court of Inquiry
Investigating examination conditions at
the naval academy. The number of de
fendants now li lo. All have said they
would go on the stand.
Commander Traut testified todny that
papers In the writing of these midship
men, containing portions of the exam
ination, had been found near tho exam
latlon room shortly after the examina
tion. Lieutenant J. C. Patterson testified
that. In his opinion, any midshipman
could havo recognized tho papers received
by Midshipman Moss as tho examination
questions which were to bo given
Ensign Nunnally, Patterson said, aBked
his opinion of an Instructor telling a mid
shipman during examination that his an
swer was wrong, thus giving an oppor
tunity of changing It. Nunnally said that
It would be proved that this had been
done Patterson denied that ho had ever
told a midshipman an answer to a ques
tion. Patterson was questioned by Ensigns
Nunnally, Confor, Burhen and Stubel. de
fendants. They endeavored to get from
the witness the Information that many
of the Instructors gave out advance in
formation according to their own system.
Admiral TuIIam sent a letter to thn
court today saying he wished to appear
and answer "grossly unjust aspersions"
which had been made against him by
defendants' counsel. The Admiral will be
heard this afternoon.
ummer
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RICH PERSONS SLOW
TO PAY INCOME TAX
Small Part o $2,800,000 Dug i
juciu ii.ua uecii jtmiu JUelln
quents to Be Fined.
All persons who are subject to the n
come tax law and have not paid their in
come taxes before closing houm on the
last day of this month will be subject to
a fine of 5 per cent, of the amount due
according to a statement mado today
by Internal Collector Lederar. in addl.
tlon to this penalty another of 1 per cent
wilt be imposed for every month there
after that tho tax remains unpaid.
ThcBe penalties must be levied aralnil
alt who do not pay In accordance with
the provisions of the act It Is nat n
tho discretion of the Collector to Impose
them In certain cases and not In others
Up to the present tlmo payments bad
been coming In very slowly, but about
one-fifth of some 17,000 persons require
to pay under tho law hae made remit
tances. Assessments on roturns mads
several months ngo show that approxl.
matcly $2,800,000 should bo paid on In
cornea of Individuals In this district. Only
a small amount of this has been paid
so far.
Payments by corporations which must
pay under this law are also coming- In
slowly. Tho assessments on corporate
returns show that approximately $2,300000
suouiu do paiu uniy nDOUt one-flflh
of this amount has been paid in Some
corporations, however, do not havo to
mako payments until future dates, owlnc
to tho fact that they petitioned for an
nllowanco to mako their payments at
tho expiration of their fiscal years In
many Instances theso petitions were
granted.
All payments of Income taxes must be
mado In cash, by money order or by cer
tified checks. Particular stress Is laid on
the last. Many uncertified checks have
been sent to Jho Collector, in all such
cases they have bocn returned and certi
fied checks demanded
NEIGHBORS COMMIT SUICIDE
Man Jumps Into River nnd Woman
Shoots Herself.
NOItlUSTOWN. Pa, Juno 15-rteuben
Ilaldeman, 43 years old, who was dis
charged from the Norrlstown Hospital for
the Insano two weeks ago, committed sul
ctde today by Jumping Into the Sklppack
Creek, near his homo In Sklppack He
was drowned boforo help arrived.
Mrs. Allco Cassel, a neighbor of Ilalde
man's, also committed suicide today by
shooting herself In tho abdomen with a
shotgun, which sho threw over a chair
nnd operated with a string tied to the
trigger. She was 48 years old. and two
weeks ago tried to end her life by taking
poison Tho authorities are Informed that
her mind became deranged through read
ing of tho Billy Sunday evangelistic cam
paigns. 47 Years in Education Board's Service
Andrew F. Hammond, superintendent
of supplies of tho Board of Education,
Is celebrating today tho 47th anniversary
of his connection with the educational
sstem of tho city He was appointed a
clerk In the Board of Education In 1S51
Later he occupied tho positions of as
sistant secretary and secretary
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