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Nevada City Nugget
$05 Broad Street. Phone 36,
A Legal Newspaper, as defined by statute. Printed and Published
at Nevada City.
_ H. M. LEETE af eee Editor and Publisher _
Nevada City,
One year (
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Published Semi-Weekly; Monday and Friday at
California, and entered, as mail
matter of the second class in the postoffice at
Nevada City, under Act of Congress, March 3,
PENN GROG Ys ie ees $2.50
Clear The Air!
Court—are: under fire.
I. M. Golden: “*
Ugly rumors of corruption in high places are in the air—
and citizens of California and the nation are aroused.
Alameda County Grand Jury hears testimony that the scales
of justice have been tipped by the weights of money in cases}:
of convicts seeking clemency. Nationally, judges of most honorable position— including a justice of the United States Court
of Appeals, the highest judicial body, ee the Supreme
The very nature of justice forbids an advance verdict of
opinion in such cases. It is the province of the judiciary alone
to arrive at just conclusions in accordance with the facts.
But the kernel of circumstance is that the judiciary of a
true democracy must be inviolate. The courts of America are
the last resort of justice for the rich and the poor, the strong
and the weak. In the words of San Francisco’s Superior Judge
Justice is seldom well done when administered behind closed doors, because favoritism and impropriety
seek darkness. The rule should be the open door rather than
the closed.”” And in a similar vein, Superior Judge Frank H.
: Dunne addressed the Advisorv Pardon Board in Sacramento:
“I believe that every prisoner in San Quentin or Folsom is
satisfied he would be freed if he had money or political influence, and in the order here mentioned.”
Those are strong, thoughtful opinions—and opinions to
be heeded. The foundation of American Democracy is the unimpeachable integrity of its judiciary. California has had governors who have recognized that the life blood of' freedom
flows through incorruptible judicial machinery —governors
_. who whatever their politics, bound themselves by the sole
yardstick of fitness for office when appointing judges.
It is the duty of American officialism and of the American bar to see to it that the judicial house is put in order. It is
the demand of the American people that the doors
‘courts be opened and the unsavory air of suspicion and corruption be dispelled.—Contributed.
The
of the
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1939
“GIVEN INCOME.
TAX DEDUCTIONS
When making out their income
tax returns car owners are entitled
by law to certain deductions for
sums paid out ‘or losses sustained in
connection *with the ownership and
operation of automobiles, it is pointed out by the California State Automobile Association.
Substantially the same ‘deductions
are permitted under the federal insonal income tax law. Federal tax
returns. must be made by March 15
and state tax returns by April 15.
Deductible items are summarized by
the automobile association as follows:
All Sims paid during the calendar
year as registration fees, vehicle license ‘fees, personal property taxes,
and) municipal taxes.
Interest on money borrowed for
the purchase of an automobile.
The amount of financing charges
on automobiles -purchased which
covers the interest on the loan, when
specicifally set forth in the conJust Wonpersi
tract, but not the amount covering
the, premium on insurance to protect
the finance company’s interest.
ReSenue Bonds Again
posed revenue bond projects.
At last year’s November election, California voters defeated the so-called Garrison Revenue Bond Act by'a decisive
“*No” majority of nearly a million ballots. Itwas one of the
most badly*beaten measures at the General 'Election—defeated in public ownership communities by an even greater margin than the state as a whole, despite the fact that its backers
had heralded it as a public ownership proposal.
Sponsors of the Garrison Act, however, again have introduced the bill in the legislature and will press for its enactment when the lawmakers reassemble at Sacramento next
month. In disregarding the mandate of the voters, curiously
enough, they advance the argument most commonly advanc*
-ed by dictators—that the people were misled by malicious
‘propaganda and didn’t know: what was good for them.
Undoubtedly there was propaganda both for and against
the Revenue Bond Act. There is always propaganda in campaign seasons. But the most flagrant deception we recall was
the contention of proponents of the act that revenue bond
projects authorized under the proposal, would be financed
ly by revenues of the projects—without any possibility of
burdening the taxpayer. That contention was made in face of
“the fact that concealed well down in the text of the act was
authorization for the transfer of public tax funds to the proIn our opinion, members of the legislature will do well to
ales the example of the people back home and vote “No”
‘when the rejuvenated Garrison Act comies before them.
_ long as the act provides for reducing the required vote for
bond issues from two-thirds to a bare majority—regardless of
whether they are revenue bonds or general obligation bonds
»—California voters will render a thumbs down verdict. The
Garrison Act makes it easier to get into debt and harder to get
‘out; that fact is indisputable. And California doesn’t want that
of legislation.—Contributed., :
‘So
IN NATIVE OF
_ SWEETLAND PASSES
Bia Huber, ne native of Sweetd where she was born’ January
861, died last night at the home
her son, George Huber, in Grass
Was ‘married to Joseph
Nevada. City in 1876, Only
their six children survive.
Services will . be held at two
grandchildren, Virginia Mason, Nevada City, Frank Huber, Visalia and
George Huber, Jr., Grass Valley, also a sister, Hattie Stites of Marysville.
Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Ivey motored
three miles below Davis Sunday to
meet their niece, Mrs, Nadine Sutton
Smith, and return ‘her here for a two
weeks visit. Her husband was bringing her to this city from the bay
region when his car broke down and
Dr. bead made the ioe to bring her
. “Youth Delinquency.” A good num{. the young people. Students and the
Per Hitler;
if there ever was one.
know that our
the Seven Monsters.
Persecution and Aggression.
‘Uncle Silas says:
age stamps in cellophane.”
I-wonder if you have not won
Our kind regards, I] Duce dear,
You didn’t make that threatened speech
Which we had braced ourselves to hear; '
For this the wide world’s gratitude
Should follow you, I really think—
In all the boresome chain of “‘talks,’’
Yours was the golden missing link.
I wonder what will happen when the captains, kings and
noisy dictators have gone to receive their well
wards; will their victimized dupes, enjoy a season of calm, and
uridisturbed rest while Father Time is establishing a better
order of things upon this distracted planet of ours?
When the last strident speech has been spoken
And the last hymn of hate has been sung,
When the last diatribe has been uttered
And the last bitter taunt has been flung,
When the war machines rust in the trenches
And earth's haughty standards are down,
When Hitler is strumming a Jew’s-harp
And F. D. adjusting a crown—
Will the dupers and duped both together,
Lie prone for an.aeon or two,
While Chronos is vanquishing Chaos
And mapping: earth's courses anew?
wonder at ‘the egomaniacal reasoning indulged in by
however it is often relieved by stray glints of
naive childishness which are almost refreshing. For instance,
he believes that what he and his neophytes
business but their own—a rare sample of immature thinlirc.
Again the proud dictator wishes to
know how much money the United States government gives
its churches. Surely a man of his boasted
eae; are not subsidized, that the government merely pr s them from destruction and desecration
at the hands of vandals; and that every individual over here
is free to select and practice his own preferred form of religion and is amply protected in this inherent right.
I wonder why some clever dramatist, preferably
Disney, doesn't write an extravaganza, titled, Ink Black and
Of course there are more than seven
monsters in the world today, but the names . would
are, Ignorance, Superstition, Bigotry, Injustice, Intolerance,
merited
“kultur”
“I’m mighty glad they don't wrap post—A: MERRIAM CONNER.
redo, is nobody’s
should
Walt ;
select
~~” ANSWERS SUMMONS
Mrs. Louisa Merrill, native of Nevada City died at the home of her
son in Ypba City at five o’clock yesterday morning from an illness of
several months. She was about 80
years of age. Mrs. Merrill was the
sister of Mrs. Mary Guenther of
Boulder street. She leaves four
daughters, Leitha, Josephine, May
and Bertha, and a son Franklin, all
natives of this city. There are also a
number of nieces, nephews and grand
children in Nevada City and Grass
Valley. Her husband passed away a
number of years ago and is buried
in Sacramento. She will ,be buried
beside him when funeral services are
completed,
Known. and loved for her many
kindly deeds and pleasing personality her passing saddens many friends
and relatives.
EPWORTH LEAGUE
The Nevada City Epworth League
composed of high school students
held a very interesting meeting Sunday night. They discussed a problem
that concerns ‘all the young people.
ber of students were present. The
tote will be continued next Sunday night and-definite action will
be taken to provide recreation for
FILMS DEVELOPED 95¢
8 glossy. neverfade ‘‘Paratone
Pints and two 5x7 doubleweight
professional enlargements 25c
“coin. Reprints 2¢ ‘Hach—Fast
: Service
PARAMOUNT STUDIOS
Box 1016, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL,
Antomobile insurance on cars used
for« business purposes.
Uncompensated losses sustained by
reason ‘of damage to automobiles
used for business or pleasure.
Damage paid for injuries to persons or for destruction of property,
provided the automobile was being
used for business at the time of the
accident.
Loss sustained when a car used
for business is sold outright at a
price less than its depreciated value.
(Loss sustained where an automobile used for business is traded in for
a new car cannot be deducted, but
such loss can be considered as part
of the cost when computing the depreciation for the ensuing year.)
Where a purchaser of an automobile takes delivery out of state for
use in this state even though it is
purchased from a retailer in _ this
state, or where the purchaser buys
the car from a retailer outside the
state and brings the car into California for use, the California Use Tax
er and whatever tax is paid by the
consumer under this act is deductible.
All operating and maintenance
expenses, including depreciation, on
automobiles used wholly for business, or a pro rata share of such expenses representing business use
where a passenger car is used for
pleasure and business. Depreciation
usually is figured at 20 per cent per
annum, Where an employee receives
an allowance or mileage from the
employer for automobile operation,
unless such allowance is declared as
part of income no claim can be made
by the employee for ‘deduction on
acegount of operating expenses.
Non-deductible items inelude the
California and federal gasoline tax
and the federal taxes on lubricating
oil, tires, tubes, _ accessories, new
cars and trucks. A federal ruling is
that these taxes are imposed upon
the manufacturer or distributor, not
upon the consumer.
No deduction can tbe made for the
amount paid for an automobile used
for either business or pleasure, this
being a capital expenditure and sub‘ject to claim for depreciation where
'the automobile is used for business.
Mrs. Clara Searfe was called to
Hollywood Friday on account -of the
serious illness of her son, George
An operation will be necessary. Mrs.
come tax law and the California per-.
Act imposes a tax upon the consum-. a
EXCESSIVE BLEEDING
J. M. Hoff, who, it is stated was
in a head one collission in a heavy
snow storm just south of the Town
Talk service station last Tuesday is
suffering from excessive bleeding.
He drove to Marysville last Tuesday
after the accident and while in that
city his nose started to bleed and he
went to a physician and when it was
found he could not stop the flow of
blood he drove back to Jones Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, alone.
The hemorrhage was stopped but at
times starts again. His son stated
this morning that it had _ started
again this morning, : 5S
PIANO FOR SALE—Beautiful Spinet
grand piano now in this vicinity
to be closed out at once at a real
bargain. Most any terms, Will take
any musical instrument as part
payment. For location and inspec‘tion privilege write C. F, Hendrick, Factory. Adjustor, Box 575,
Walnut Creek, Calif.
framework: and board floor and
furnishing. $140 worth of material
in it. For sale at $75 of which $50
must be cash. Inquire 236 Blake
Street. 2-63te
FURNISHED COTTAGES FOR RENT
—Everything furnished including
light and heat, Cain’s Auto Court,
Sacramento Street. 1-303te
FRUIT TREES, SHADE TREES,
Berry Plants, Nut Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Privet
Hedge, Vines and all kinds of
plants in large assortment, priced
right. Fertilizer, peat moss, always
on hand. Free Catalog. Gillet
Nursery, Phone 170W, off upper
Nevada St. 1-27-1moc
MISS ALICE MOORE, Public Accountant, now has a desk in the
offices of Mr. Thomas McCraney,
Attorney, Masonic Building, Telephone 165. 1-231mp
OAK AND MANZANITA WOOD—
For Sale at WILLIS GREEN
RANCH on San Juan Road. Marie
Miller. 1-16-39-Imop
Dry Wood & Dust Proof Coal
We now have 3000 tier and cords of
the finest dry wood available. If
you are shopping for either bargains, high class No. 1 fuel, under
shelter or outside, we have it.
From $2.25 per tier up.
BONDS FUEL CO.
Grass Valley or Nevada City
149 Park Ave. Phone 476
12-30 tfe
SEWING MACHINES, New and Used,
Rents and Repairs on all makes.
Vacuum Cleaners. See us first and
save, SINGER SEWING MACHINE
AGENCY, 203 Mill Ss:eet, Phone
404, Grass Valley. 12-1-38 lmoe
REAL ESTATE
WALTER H. DANIELS
LICENSED BROKER
Phone 521 P. O. BOX 501
Nevada City
‘Remodeling, Coat Relining, Hemstitching. Covered Buttons and
Fur Work. ;
NEVA BOREHAM
Phone 404, Grass Valley 208 Mill
. Scarfe herself has not been well. in
; the past three months. The news
Quartz and Placer claim location
came as a shock to her. notice blanks at the Nugget Office.
Accept nothing less than the best .. and be sure you
get the original Miller High Life.. the best beer from
old Milwaukee. Here’ pew Se bacon
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS!
B This Gold Foil
Neck
as the gd * « 4 i a true brew.
bears the name
Miller High Life . .+
2-134te »
FOR SALE TENT HOUSE; Includes ~
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