Singular Omissions

-The tas lili, thougli ostensibly aiincd at luxunes, omits to tax perfumery, furs, diamonds and preoious stones, jewelry and personal oruuments, p:iintings, statuary and statuettes, laces, porcelain services, bronzes, cloeks, libraries and pleasure yachts. - Nor are ships taxed, nor vessela engaged in river and canal traffic.