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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-11
FAVOR TAX commission
House Tax Investigation
Committee Reports With
Recommendations.
Continued From Page One.)

statement, discIoses that the net earn
| ings of the express companies. on
purely interstate business for the year
1916, amounted to sl74.o53.1S; that they
paid as taxes to the state of Montana
the sum of S5.4li6.42. a very large
proportion of which WAS paid by the
Northern Express company on "A fran
chise tax assessed against them by the
assessor of Lewis and Clark county.
We have to recommend for your con-
liberation the enactment into law of
some provisions levying a franchise
tax upon all express companies doing
business within the state, the proceeds
benefit of the state treasury.
Non Partisan Commission.
We further recommend that in view
of the magnitude and the importance
of this great matter of taxation, which
could not be adequately dealt with in
the limited time at our command, that
some provision should he made by act
of this legislative assembly providing
commission. vested with tull authority
to make an exhaustive. comprehensive
study of all questions involving pro-
duction Of the states revenue. and the
taxation of property and incomes. and
make "A full and complete report to the
next legislative assembly.
We believe from testimony that has
been given before your committee the
substance of which is hereto attached,
and made Il part of this report, that
there is necessity of additional leg
islation to add to the revenues neces-
sary for the use of the state.
1t is the judgment of your commit
tee that any proposed legislation
should have for its object increasing
the revenues of the state without any
counties. it being the Judgment of
your committee that the law is now
adequate to provide for the business
of the various counties.
Million Deficit.
In our deliberations we have been
guided by the fact that figures sub
'nitted to us convince us that when
the necessary appropriations have
made by this assembly for the main
tenance of the various state institu-
tons and to provise funds to take care
IF the present unpaid warrants of the
state, the states Indebtedness over and
hove ha a N ha
,ccted from the present sources of rev.
enue will be approximately S1,0O0.000
1t appears to us that the present
avs concerning assessments of various
kinds of property are productive of
inequalities in the matter of taxation.
These inequalities should be corrected
insofar as the present laws and consti-
.utional limitations will permit.
To the end that the burdens of tax
alton may be equaliZed so far as pos
sible, the attention of the state board
If equalization is invited to the follow
nC statement.
(Here follows tables showing total
assessment of VARIOUS classes of prop
erty and percentages of taxes paid by
Zach, IL given in senate tax committee
report, as printed in yesterdays Mis-
Your committee further recommends
For the consideration Of this assembly
that some law be enacted by this leg
stature providing for Il license fee on
From the Investigations thus far
it appears to us that the
IIIE NlnPTL AMI SnIlI',
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
THE RED O MEETING

Citizens Of Grand Forks are urged to remember anu
attend the Red Gross meeting at the city hall on Mon
day evening. That meeting will be addressed by Df'
Beard of Fargo. one Of the most enthusiastic workers IN
that cause in the country, and one who is able to present
to an audience a graphic picture of the work which mas
been done in the past, and of the needs Of the present
1t 10 worth while to remember that the organization
of a Red Gross chapter just now, while prompted nom
the needs arising from the war, Is by no means intendeo
to be q war measure alone. The Red Cross is a per
nansnt organization, and 1t Is the most effective organl-
zation ever created by man for the speedy and effectiVe
relief Of those in great and sudden need.
The Red Cross has rendered conspicuous service IN IN
war, but in q thousand instances its ninistrations have
been given freely to the relief of distress from other
causes. Wherever communities are stricken by flood OF
fire or disease: wherever families are rendered homeless
by sudden disaster, and local agencies for relief are over
whslmed by the magnitude of the need suddenly thrust
upon them, the Red Cross appears on the scene. with is
food and clothing, its hospital supplies. its army of train
ed workers. and order 10 brought out of confusion. hu-
man lives are saved, and human suffering Is allev1ated'
The chapter of the Red Cross to be organized here
will be a permanent organization. Its activities will be
directed in the immediate future toward the largest
preparation for the emergencies of war. But 1t will re-
main, as one Of the contributions Of this community to
the great work Of relief for which there is always need.
and will afford an avenue for the right direction Of ef-
fort which, under other circumstances. would be wasted
because Of lack Of proper direction and coordination.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
NO HYSTEMA

An exceedingly timely and useful statement is that
Just made by Howard E. Coffin Of the advisory commits
sion of the Council Of National Defense. Mr.. Coffin urges
the American people to guard against giving way to hys-
teria In the matter of economies prompted by war con-
ditions. That need cannot be too strongly emphasized.
We cannot tell in what direction there may be the
greatest and the earliest need for the exertion Of the
nations energy. We cannot tell how many mon, or how
much money. or how much material will be needed, or
in what manner that need may best be met. But We do
know, II we will but stop to give the matter thought, that
in Whatever direction it il found to exist however great
1t may be, or when 1t is to be mot. If 1t - to be met Of
feotively 1t must be met by . nation. calm and clear
headed, moving with certainty, strength and precision,
without hesitation and without loss Of motion. And that
condition can exist only If the nation is proceeding with
Its ordinary activities in a systematic and sensible way.
A man works best at any task when he is well fed,
when his habits are regular and orderly, when his diges-
ton is good, his mind free from worry and his conscience
clear. In this the nation resembles the man. It would
be possible. were we all to let ourselves go. to generate
such a sentiment Of patriotic emotionalim as to incapaoi-
tate ourselves from effective efforts in the interest of
this or any other nation. Our factories would be idle, our
fields untitled. our stores deserted, and people would 10
milling around in excited groups. declaiming about lber-
ty and the salvation of the world, and all the time the
world would be going to smash because we had, not the
sense to see that our first duty was to keep busy at the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
DUTY OF GERMAN
Letter Of Frederick L. Hoffman
Newark, N. j., to the New
Ynrk Euaninu P0af

York Evening Post.
than 80 years been a resident Of this
country and for rs years a citissn
thereof. The oath of allegiance re-
quires "the support Of the Constitu-
ton of the United States and the re-
nunciation and abjuration Of all al
legiance and fidelity to every foreign
prince, ~potentate. state or sovereignty
| whatsoever"
This oath Is binding upon millions
Of Americans of German birth, who
are today confronted by a crisis which
demands action and not words. They
are called upon to square their con-
duct with their oath of allegiance and
to prove themselves worthy Of the
priceless privilege of American citi.
zenship in behalf Of the cause of ma
tioEal defense against q foreign foe.
It is the tragedy or history that by
wanton acts Of deliberate aggression
against the lives and property OF
American citizens and the browning
infamy Of conspiracy against our ter
ritorial integrity, the German govern
ment should have forfeited our conf
dence and good will.
1t Is therefore obviously the patri-
otto duty of every American Of Ger
man birth to render the fullest meas.
ure Of unconditional loyalty to the ma
tioEal cause and whatever active as
sista nee may be essential to the at
tainment of a final victory which shall
guarantee to the world a lasting
peace. The duty Of the hour is un-
e%quivocal. and 1t is for each and
everyone of foreign birth to prove
that oaths Of allegiance are no,
meaningless, and that their applica-
ton to American citizenship can be
effectively visualized into action of en-
during worth.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

jobs wherein We had been engaged. and ior ~""e"
wers fitted.
Tho people Of this country need just as many house. 20
and just a. much clothing. and Just a. much oou'..a
Just ~ much Of everything rs ever they ao' We ~
all these things for our comfort and prosperity a"u ~
maintain us on a basis Of efficiency. 1t Is our pusine's w
20 ahead with all these things to the end that II 49,
stiles Of the war may disorEanise us as little a. p0" ~
and to the end that the needs born of the war "ss ~
met, not by the tearing down Of the economic -
which we have created, but by the appropriation y 'e
purposes Of the war Of the smallest necessary a'.'o -.
the results Of that economic system operating " N~
most orderly and productive manner. -.
We need. above all things. to keep our neaos. w.. WV.
need to remember that this war, terrible as 1t ID oa
a temporary and abnormal thing, to be dealt with Vlso'
ously. to be removed permanently as quickly as o9s."
in order that the world may, as soon az possible re'of
to the ordinary business Of life. 90
1t 10 possible. IL we will all devote ourselves 20 'na'
work, to meet the entire needs of this crisis out OF the
surplus created by increased efficiency. To do this W.
must be sane and sober, and we must keep ourselves :"
good trim bv keeping all our economic machinery work
ing smoothly and a. slently as may be.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
ATHLETE MAY co
BACK TO WAR BRIDE

Spokane, Wash; April 2o.-G. W.
Jones. prominent track athlete Of the
University Of Montana, whose mar
rage several days ago to Miss Ger
trude Farley. a prominent coed stu
dent at the university, and subsequent
enlistment in the army engineering
corps, was said to have presaged can
collation. of the spring track meets.
may soon return to college athletics
and to his war BRIDE"
Jones was rejected today by army
examining officials because. Of an IN
5ured toe. sustained, It Is said. when
he broke the S80-yard Montana inter-
collegiate record. He was placed UNI
der observation and treatment and
unless the injured member ID inpf6v-
Cd within two days, Jones' rejection
will be tlnal.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
PEACE WILL COME
AFTER VICTORY

r. H. Simonds in Review Of Reviews.
I am satisfied that there is no
thought in Britain Of peace by nego-
tiation in advance Of a victory upon
the battlefield. a victory which shall
shatter the prestige of the Prussian
military establishment. 1 am con-
vinced that France will not make
peace without Alsace-Lorraine, and
found an absolute agreement that not
alone should Russia nave Constantin-
ople, but that the partition Of Austria
Hungary was regarded as the corner
stone Of permanent peace.
AS far as the military situation was
concerned. there waaka hxed belief in
the British army that the German
military machine wsf slowly but sure
ly breaking down and that the ulti-
mate defeat of this army in the field
was only a matter Of time, conceiva-
bly, not to come until 1918, but err
tainly not to be postponed longer. The
individual British soldier held this
opinion. based upon his own personal
observation of what was taking place
before him, his experience with the
steadily rising tide Of German deser-
ton, and his recognition Of the de-
Ginning force of German resistance as
he encountered 1t.
The situation was not different in
France. 1 went back to Verdun.
where my readers will remember ]
witnessed the German attack Of last
year, n I went ver ground that
was German last year and 10 now
firmly in French hands. I heard from
French officers the story of the last
fighting about Verdu.l which regained
for the French Douaumont, Vaux,
which I visited, and the ground to the
north. To the mind Of the French
soldier these last conflicts demon
strated the superiority of French or
g%anization and system over the Ger
man and proved that the new French
commander, General Nivelle, had
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

found a way" to deal with the trench
war. which had become 20 terrible .
burden to the French spirit.
Neither In the French nor the Brit
ish army was there any question as to
the outcome, save in the matter Of
time, and on this point I found the
French moro optimistic than the
British. Both armies r equally re-
solved upon peace after victory and
both are satisfied that the signs are
already unmistakabls.
So far as I could Judge by what I
saw at the front and back of the
front. there is no present prospect of
peace in Europe. and there Is as much
discrimination as over to carry on the
war to victory. And I must empha-
size again the fact that the confidence
increases a. n approaches the
front, and those most assured Of COM
plete triumph are the men who are
dealing day by day with the enemy
across the narrow strip of mo Mans
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
ADVERTISE THE CHURCHES.
(Ioa1jo'a

Church! All churches make an
nouncements; few churches or minis
tiers know how to advertise. A past
master in the art of religious adver-
Using ia the Rev. Christian F. Refs
ner. DID,, pastor Of Grace Methodist
Episcopal church in New York City.
and in his book on Church Publici-
ty' he shows the modern way to COM
pei people to come to church. DR..
Reisner believes in making church
services interesting. To do this a wide
variety of outside talent will be need
ed, especially for the Sunday evening
service. The next step Is to build up
an attendance by advertising as bright
and catchy as that of the commercial
world. The author has made an un-
qualified success of such publicity in
the churches of which he has been
pastor. and in his book has gathered
q wealth of material from up to date
churches and progressive ministers In
cities and, villages all over the coun-
try.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
faction with the continued tales Of strategic retreats
which lead to nethinE more than other retreat.

"''sS'a 90" " naming moro than other retreats. 4A
The interstate commerce commission has granted
the railroads tentatively freight rate increase amounting
substantially to 9 general advance Of about Is per cent
over present rates5 The order just made is to 60 into
eHeot June l. but y is made with the provtso that It may
% rescindsd before that time II, in the opinion Of the
commission. such seton 10 warranted. In the meantime
the roads will prepare for tho taking effect Of the new
rates. and they ana those who object to the increase will
have opportunity to present their Arguments at hearings
now being arranged for.
No decision has yet been rendered by the North
Dakota supreme court In the suit brought to Dust the
present board Of regents, and the board 10 proceeding
with its work. The action Of the governor in attempting
to abolish this board without first obtaining a court rul-
ing on the merits Of the case has resulted in untold
confusion. and the board has been greatly hampered in
it's work.
No call has yet been ISSUED for a congressional
election In the First district. The governor has intimat-
cd that he will not call the election until seeding is about
over. on the ground that work on the farms is of more
Importance than the holding Of an election.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
WHAT THE "JUNKER' is.
columbus. Ohio. Dispatch.l

The word "junker" has frequently
been used in connection with the
curry as to its meaning. A bunker"
(jung herr) is the scion of a noble
house which has devoted itself to mil
itary service: a member Of the aristo-
cratic party in Prussia which came
into power under Bismarck when he
was made prime minister. Herr Bam-
berger described a junker as "a mix
ture Of Charles I. cavalier, Prussian
lieutenant. German feudal lord and
Spanish Don Quixote."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
FARM STATES ARE DRY.
(Esar nm ond Evrooi6o

It is not surprising that the richest
agricultural states are among the
most prominent in banishing booze.
the disappearance of liquor advertise
ments from the leading farm papers
Of the country, and Of late the farm
ers' vote is becoming more and more
intensely feared by the liquor inter-
ests when statewide prohibition or
even county option 10 before the vot-
era. .
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21
MILK WAS HIGH.

Waterloo, Iowa, Courier and Reporter
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bisdorf. living
in Riverview. were driven froh their
home and their COW was imperiled.
As the waters rose around the barn
the COW was towed to the roof, where
1t remained two days. Feed was con-
veyed In boats and people went from
the boats Upon the roof to do the
milking.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

matte revolution in Russia, 1t is not strange to find that
in the process Of readjustment there is friction between
the various elements which contributed to the DOWNFALL
of the despotism and the establishment of a provisional
government recognising only the authority of the people.
The men representing respectively the provisional gov
eminent and the Council Of Workmen and Soldiers Dep
ment is without power to enforce its mandates. Army
conditions are said to have improved OF late, and the at
titude OF the workmen iB reported to be better than it
was 1t is easy to see how. in a population so large. scat
tered over such a vast area, friction Of this sort should
develop. Workmen in some Of tho cities have made
extravasant demands. the granting Of which would
amount to the total connscaton Of the property, and SOL
diers, in some cases, have rebelled against the authority
of the new government. 1t is the old story of the ten
dency to swing from one extreme to the other. The re-
ports sent out indicate that the government 10 thus far
able to control the situation. and that there is a gradual
Improvement. The Russian government has made It
known that under no circumstances Will Russia consent
to a separate peace with the central powers.
On the French front the week has been substantial
ly a repetition of those preceding 1t. From near the Bel
CLAN border toward the north end Of the limo to the VI
cinity Of the Argonne forest the British and French have
been alternating their attacks, and, first in one section
and then in another. then have forced the Germans to
abandon the new positions to which they SO recently
retired, have takdh many Thousands Of prisoners. and
have captured large quantities Of war material. The
fGermans have brought up. q quarter Of . million reserve
troops from their rear and thrown them into the fight.
but at no point have they been able to sten the snemy's
advance or to prevent him from holding the positions
which he has taken. Kid
There 10 little news from any of the other fronts.
There are rumors OF elaborate preparations by tho Cor
mans for activity by sea and land against the north end
Of the Russian line. presumably for the purpose Of iso-
lating Petrosrad. ana there have been some local con.
nicts farther south. In Nesopotamia the British advance
continues, and late reports tell Of the capture Of consid-
erable numbers ~. Tirkish prisoners. :. n. ~;
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Germany 10 having Increased trouble ct home.
Strikes and riots In Berlin and several other cities have
required actfve measures for their; suppression. the
food situation, Ii acute. and II Il increasingly dihacult to
keep the population in the large centers under control.
TINS resi- facts concsrntnv the German retreats IN France.
have ben suppssasAd - M o. possible, but thsrs srs
lNtGnAs - - thssa xnE uhauA k-enos $1,000
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-21

In buying a home and taking a wife,
shut your eyer. ,.lIIi
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
Attractive
Xmas Blouses

They couldn't have been more
becoming if tnsKshad been
planned by Santa mself.
GeOrgette BIOuses band en-
.broidered ,,whils hre lace
trimmed. High low neck
styles. Flesh or white. $5.75,
$3.50, $9.95 and S11.95.
BlOuses in dress models; some
hand embroidered; others with
lace medallions and filet lace
trimming A large variety of
|. colors. 1915, $l1.75 to $14.95.
Lingerie BlOuses, made of fine
Voiles, all prettiiy. trimmed
with laces and embroidery.
S1.69, S1.95, $2.25 to S2.95.
Complete line of Black BlOuses
of China silk, crepe de chine
or peau de lace. $3.50 to $3.50.
Second FIoor-Lsnsburgh & Bro
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
CHRISTMAS CHECKS
FOR DEPENDENTS
OF ENLISTEDON WAY

Santa Claus will deliver Uncle Sam $
first separation allowance checks to
the wives, mothers, sisters, children
and other dependents OF Americas
fighting men, it was learned today.
Down in the colossal marble pile
built TO house the new National Mu-
scum and turned into a war factory
overnight, hundreds OF typists are
hammering out the slender, precious
little white vouchers for the soldiers
and sailors folk at home.
New In War History.
II is something new In American
war history. Beginning with this
first Christmas check, and continuing
as long as the war lasts, these
monthly messengers Of aid and cheer
will go out from here in their long
narrow envelopes. Authority for
them is contained in the war insur-
ance bill passed at the special session
OF Congress.
Fearful that they might not get
everyone's check delivered before
: Christmas morning, the tall old man
with the red white and blue suit and
the star-spangled stOvepipe hat, and
the fat little man who drives the
reindeers ordered a special night shift
of clerks which will jump into the
work tonight.
Cheeks Moving Today.
Beginning today. the checks will go
scudding out over the country in every
direction War Department records show
that many OF them are on their way TO
homes where there would be mighty
little Christmas without them.
The amounts typed in the upper left
gifts range from $50 up, and represent
one months compensation. The so
checks 90 to wives with no children, and
represent SIS from the Government and
SIS from the husbands so a month pay.
Where there are youngsters, a wee nip
is added to each check for each one.
Millions Next Christmas.
The aggregate OF these first checks"
said an official OF the War Risk Insur-
ance Bureau Of the Treasury Depart
ment, which has charge OF the payments,
while large, will not run into the
millions we will be mailing out next
Christmas
I'VE have only a small percentage OF
men with dependents in the regular
army and national guard, and practically
none n the first draft army. and only a
few casualties Nineteen eighteen will
be a different story"
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
IVORY

Thousands of items and hun
dreds of different prices.
A few are given herewith.
Colonial Ivory Candlesticks, COM
plete with shade, I5c.
Colonial Ivory Manicure Sets; 4
pieces; nicely boxed, 69c.
Colonial Ivory Manicure Sets; 6
pieces, $l.O9.
Colonial Ivory Clothes Brushes, Sc.
Colonlaly Ivory Shoe Horns, 19c.
Colonial Ivory Nail Files, 1Sc.
Colonial Ivory Button Hooks, 19c.
Colonial Ivory Cuticle Knives, 19c.
Colonial Ivory Buffers; removable
chamois, 4Sc.
First Floor-Lansburgh e. Bro.
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
BILLY SUNDAY TO PREACH
TO SOLDIERS IN FRANCE

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 1.-THE boys
in the trenches "over there" may soon
hear Billy Sunday.
The evangelist announced today
that he probably will go to France to
preach against "the Kaiser, who has
usurped the place of the devil"