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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04
WIDER INCOME TAX
PLANNED TO MEET
EXPENSES OF WAR
Exemption May Be Reduced
to $1,000 a Year-Extend-
ed Levy on Excess Profits.
Especial From a stan Correspondent Of The
Evcning Worldl

Especial From stan Correspondent Of The
Evening World.l
WASHINGTON, April 4.-Represen-
tatfve Cordell Hull Of Tennessee,
author OF tho income tax law, is
working with Treasury officials on
schedules for war revenues. To The
Evening World he said to-day:
Large amounts OF revenue must be
raised for war purposes, the people
must realize that they will have to
contribute. The man who goes to the
front gives all that he possesses-ihls
life. Those who stay at home 10
carry on business and commerce
should be willing to give freely OF
their material possessions.
MY idea Is that there should be a
combination OF taxation and bond is
sues somewhat similar to Englands s
methods OF financing. 1 have been
keeping track Of English taxation
and we may profit by her experience
The Ways and Means Committee has
not yet formulated any definite plans
and win not do so until after the
war resolution is definitely acted up
on, but some features of taxation
have been discussed.
I'VE have under Confederation two
methods affecting incomes. One is to
Increase the scope and size OF the ex-
cess profits tax and make 1t apply to
individuals as well as to corporations
IA hn L.. %.
increase the income tax by lowering
the exemption, possibly to $4,000 and
also Increasing the normal tax rate
above two per cent.
II am inclined to the view that
corporations are being taxed on so
many different forms now that IL
might be advisable TO leave the nor
NAL rate the same at present on cor
porations. but raise II for individuals.
Il do not know just how high the
rate may be, but eventually It could
reach five per cent normal, with a
rcadJustment of supertax rates for
large incomes. England had a five
per cent rate before the war and now
runs up above twenty-five per cent.
The excess profit tax would be
separate from the other income tax.
At present we levy on profits OF cor
porations and partnerships over and
above eight per cent. return on capi-
tai invested. II this is extended TO
individuals, we can adopt some OF
Englands plan OF determining that
constitute excess profits OF person
deriving income from various kinds
OF business.
"One OF tho most important things
We shall have 10 guard against is in
flation OF prices. II the people OF
moderate and small means give gen-
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04
AGED Couple victims OF Gas.

Nlssen Hecker. who peddled matzoths
and Rebecca his wife, who peddled eggs
ana soup greens, were found dead n
bed to-day In their little flat at No,
3ll Cherry Street, They were last seen
alive on Monday and II Is believed that
Hscker accidentally turned on the gas
as ne had done II several times before,
Grown children OF the aged pair live In
Brooklyn and the Bronx.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04
WILSON KEEPS IN CLOSE TOUCH WITH SENATE

great function than at this moment
We have submitted 10 wrongs and
outrages from tho Central Powers OF
Europe with a long patience. We
have borne and foreborne to the very
limit Of endurance. Now the inevi-
table end is hero and We arc about
to declare war against Germany.
speaking for myself and, I hope.
for my associates generally on this
side Of the chamber. 1 desiro TO say
that in this crisis and when the coun-
try In at war party lines will disap-
pear and this DISAPPEARANCE Of tho
party line will, am confident. not be
confined to the minority. This is not
and cannot be n party war. II Is q
war in which all Americans must be
united.
II am as thorough n believer in the
general policy laid down by Wash.
ington whom he advised tho people
OF the United States not TO enter In
TO permanent alliances. but the man
who won tho American Revolution
through tho alliance with France
would have been the last TO lay down
a hard and fast ruio that under no
circumstances and for no purposes
were we ever to ally, ourselves with
other nations"
ut would be madness for us TO at
tempt 10 make war alone upon Ger
many and find ourselves. perhaps at
the end left isolated. at war with that
power. whom all the nations had
made peace. because we had not an
sociated ourselves with them. The
allies OF the Entente. as they are
called, are fighting a common foe
and their foe In now ours. We can
not send n great army across the
ocean for We have no army to send.
Yet l should be glad for one II WI
could send ten thousand men Of our
regular troops, 80 that the flag OF
the United States might at least be
unfurled in the fields OF France. |
believe that tho nero sight of thai
flag in that region made so dcsolatc
by war. would AtImulato the courage
and help tho success OF those who
have the same aim that we have an
who seek tho same victory"
Senator Lodge said one OF the first
acts OF the United states should be
TO seize the German ships now In the
United states ports.
we have never been a military
nation" Mr.. Lodge continued. I'VE
are not prepared for war In the mod
ern sense, but we have vast re-
sources and unbounded energies, and
the day when war Is declared we
should devote ourselves to calling out
those resources and organizing those
energies 80 that they can be used
with the utmost effect In Fastening
tho complete victory.
'Tf we fight at all we must fight
for all we are worth. It must be no
weak. hasitating war. The most
merciful war Is that which In most
vigorously wagod and which comes
most quickly TO an end.
"rhe President has said with great
Justice that Germany 10 making war
on all nations. We do not enter
upon this war to secure victory for
one nation as against another. We
enter this war TO unite with those
who are nghtinR the common foe in
order TO preserve human freedom.
democracy and modern civilization.
1--WE shall achieve this result and
when we achieve II we shall be able
20 say that we have helped 70 confer
great blessing upon mankind. and
that we have not fought In vain"
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various successive steps in relations
with Germany and told Of his vain
:. hope that a state OF armed neutrality
4 would prove effective. but that was
Isdefeated by a flibuster in the senate.
A wrong Impression Of divided senti-
l-tment went out TO the world. with
1.-The result that our neutral rights
have been more imposed upon than
before"
81 sought out the President and
begged him 20 cling longer II posi-
bic 20 armed neutrality as an ex-
pedient and TO peace as hope. But
Il was vain. The President was in
posse ssion OF such information rs
made Il impossible for him 10 listen
e longer to the arguments OF those who
sought to avoid war.
HE has spoken 10 Congress; the
country is ready: the Congress IL
~ ready. While tho vote has not yet
1. been recorded the decision has as we
u. all know been reached. IL is war
a. II cannot cast my vote against
. war without doing n vain and fool
- ish thing. My act would only serve
10 weaken my country In the face OF
the enemy and In the face of inevi-
table war. l am now ready To take
my place with those who will back to
the utmost the President in prose-
cutting this war for the honor OF the
country and In the Interests OF ho-
nanity."
-.
Senator Hitchcock spoke only about
twenty minutes and was Followed oy
Senator Swanson OF virginia.
The issue 10 not peace or var
> Senator Swanson continued. "Wsr
has already been declared upon U.s.
D The issue 10 WHISTLER we shall seespt
war or sbjset and eo"ard'y suom's'
% sien."
Rec!.ing the sinking OF American
ships, German plots and outrages in
this country. Senator Swanson said
> the Zimmerman plot 20 incite Mex-
leo araanst this country reaches the
loves, depths OF national turpitude."
30 "we have long suspected a dispo-
n attic, nv Germany 10 dIsput. tho
q Monroe dootrina Now IN the time
10 teach this rniaohlef- making o,er.
mar Coverpuen, Tint our ,arri,or,ai
soverel1ntv canno, bo nads a ann
,sc, a, war bargo,n,n1"
%, .Iyo h.,. aIr,o., ,or-o,,., 49,
d. . :, ,h, -, a., a. s,,,.s
a.. nro.an," ~. oon,,av.s a...,,.
-'th., ,n,e.. Am.r1csr r,.h,. -. 49,
,-h.,d cola GLORY iii n. .vn, o. ~,
soa..,h. =, .ho,,. 60 h,u,,,,.,,.
depths OF shame ana humiiiation.
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rupted by saying about 300 Amerl-
cans. including women and children,
had been killed by submarine war
fare.
How many more does the Senator
want to see killed before he Is ready
to defend our citizens and their
rights7" demanded the Ohio Senator
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04

erously OF their meagre wealth Y
the Government. they must be prof
tected against extortion and exceal
sive profits. II war comes and cont
tlnues II will be only question %
time when Government will have 70
regulate the price Of food and com
modities"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04
Theatre Party for Miss Giadys
Borden.

Nw Matthew s. Borden OF No.
S9S hark Avenue. gave a theatre party
for swenty- Ave friends OF the family
In honor OF her young daughter, Miss
Gladys Borden. The performance Sc
lected for the entertainment OF the
guests was Victor Herberts comic
opera of 'Eileen."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04
BOWIE RESULTS.

RACE TRACK, BOWIE. Md. April
t.-First race; selling: two--yeer-olds :;
garO. straight 1910. place Hl0, show
S. 80. nrst; Tit for Tat. iOs III WakofO,
place ". 30. show $50, second; dorothy
sullivan. ITO (MulcRhyl, show $40, third.
Time, 50 l-5. Lady Grey Old Home
stead, Bubbllng Brook, Dal Acton,
Cherry Stone. also ran.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04
ROCKEFELLER is FOR WAR.
"Must All stand by the President
lie Declares.

SAVANNAH. Ca. April 4.-"Party.
racial and religious differences must be
sunk into the melting pot Of the com
mon cause-harmonous patriotism" de-
into the war.
The true test OF Americanism has
come. We must all stand by the Presi-
dent"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04
Made Mexican Minister
90 spain.

WASHINGTON. April l.-Eliseo Ar
redondo. former Mexican Ambassador
Designate to this country. has been
made Mexican Minister to Spain
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04
CHICAGO WHEAT AND CORN
MARKET.
ITEMS FOR INVESTORS,

Philadelphia Company - Regular
quarterly dividend OF y per cent. on
common stock, payable May /. TO
stock record April "a.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04

SI3s, 100000 sundry civil Bill
Passed by House.
WASHINGTON. April 4.-The House
to-day passed tho 5000. 900 Sundry
Civil Bin after an hours discussion.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04

Midvale Steel Co.-QuRrterly divi-
dend of $50 a share. payable May
to stock record April 20,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04

United Verde Extension Mining Com
pany-Quarterly dividend OF SO cents a
share and an extra 25 cents, both pay
able May 1 to stock record April l6,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04

Americas Ice Company-Declared
quarterly dividend OF ~ per cent on
preferred stock PAYABLE April 2b to
stock record April 10,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04

United Cigar Stores-ReRular quar-
terly dividend of per cent. on com
mon stock. This Is increase in an
nual rate to 8 per cent. Dividend Ia
payable May l6 to stock record April
~.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04

SMOOTH JORDAN ALMONDS,
Exc shapei the choicest full
favored Almonds, each CEN
tired In u dainty shell OF Con-
fectloner's sugar. favored Va
nilla, Violet, Rose, Coffee,
Pistache, Lemon and
POUND Box SoC
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04

MIDGET. sPIcED
.lr%lsIi .YsssIed '&sSs .:$s s@s
OF sweetness In
delicious fruit and
KidGIss fairly rsS. rs:
POuND BON. l0C
EAsTEH PETs=TkS
Riddles assortment
of Faster rrensares.
comprising y colIeo-
lion 81 cunning little
MarshmallOw Ohloks
and Bunnles. In ai-
traetiVely decorated
boxes. ~
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-04-04
Bunny Easter Crate Package

Cu"J SoosOh VI uN oShoiC
One Of the most attrAetlvs
and Cutest novelties ii the
Easter croD. The package n
made. In the form Of y crate.
and II prlnted with Juvenlfe
designs In Royal purDlo and
golden yellow and cOntalnS
delicious Eggs. Packages ara
nut un ns fOllowsi
CRATE cpnTaininR = ChOoolnis
Covered MaIshmallOw ~
EAEs. PRICE,,..,...A AUC
CRATE contalninE 3 Chocolate
G9NrTSi Cream EGEs. I0c
CRATE containing s Marsh
TEIetlIiGfE hsEs' 1Oc
CH0C0T1TE C0VEKE6 CO.
COANUT CREAM EGGS axe
IS In u box, PRICE lOC
MILK CHOCOLATE BUNNIIss
made from solid Milk Choeo-
late, put uD In beautifully
Autographed box. In many at
tractlve cplOs and pleaalna
designs which delight the 4 o.
yannGstern, PACKAlE AS
ASSORTED CREAM EGGS
And CHOCOLATE CREAM
EGGS-DellclOus eating a.
for the kl1llicn, each "
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as the movies had pictured,
and they met with many Bit
ter disappointment. One
bright, sunny morning, how
ever, when their courage was
failing THEY LANDED
JOBS. ITO Be Continuedl \
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p TILT WITH THE NE.
BRASkA SENATOR.

SENATORS James. MllllAnS and
Pomerene Joined In a sharp tilt with
the Nebraska Senator. at which
spectators laughed and applauded.
When Senator Reed said the Ne
braska Senator owed Il to the country
TO make clear his dollar mark
statement. Senator Norris replied ne
could not help wrong constructions
being placed upon his words.
What would the Senator think II
I said that he and other Senators
opposing this resolution were seeking
10 place tho picture of the Kaiser on
the American flag7" asked Senator
James.
IL would not pay any attention 10
H., said Senator Norris
A few Misses came from the gal.
leries.
Your speech will be paid attention
20 by the American people and pAr.
| ticularly OF Nebraska" Senator
James retorted,
II hope II wih" Mr.. Norris an
swered. disclaimlng any reflection
upon the President or Congress.
Senator PomerenO OF Ohio inter.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
RED CROSS CHAPTER Ar wICKEs
Organizer Last Week by Mesdames
 Jones and Riding of Mena.

Mrs. F R. Jones Jr and Mrs. S. M Riding returned from Wickes Friday morning, where they held a meetiIA at the Baptist church and organized an auxiliary to the Mena Red Gross Chapter. The following officers were elected Mrs. William Hedge chairman for rural dis lricls. Mrs John Kinder, chairman membership committee for Wickcs; Miss Ruth Hamby, secretary: Mrs. l.. Compton and Mrs. John Kinder knitting committee. The following members were enrolled:
 William Hedge, Mrs William Hedge. Mrs J. W. Cook, II. C. Muel- Ter. Mrs. II C. Mueller. II. W. Meul- Ter Mrs. J E. Joplin, Mrs l.. Comp ton. Mrs. ]. A. Chilean, Miss Ruth Hamby. E. w Hamby. Mrs. C. B. Lee. Mrs John Kinder, Ben Hedge Walter fmkey. ]. N. Davis and Mrs. Johnston of Horatio.
 X committee was appointed to make q house Co house canvass for more members All present were very much interested in this great cause and as soon as varn can he obtained, the ladies will go to work making sweaters for our soldier boys
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
INCOME TAX MAN
 TO MENA FEB. Il.
Win Remain Until Feb. 2l Co Assist Persons in Making Returns--Es- timated There Are 573 Such
 in Polk County.

In communication received by this paper, Collector of Internal Revenue Jack Walker announces that a federal income tax officer will be sent to this county on February fl, 1918. and will be here until Feb- ruary 2i, 1918. He will have his office in the Courthouse in Mena, and will be there every day ready and willing to help persons subject to the income tax make out their returns without any cost Co them for his services.
 How many income taxpayers will there be in Polk county? If you can guess how many married persons living with wife or husband will have net incomes of S2,000 or over, and how many unmarried persons will have net incomes of Si,000 or over this year, then you know. The Collector of Internal Revenue esti- mates that there will be 573 tax payers in this county.
 Returns of income for the year 1917 must be made on forms pro- vided for the purpose berore March |, 1918. Because a good many peo- pie don't understand the law and won't know how to make out their returns, the Government is sending in this expert to d0 it for them. But the duty is on the taxpayer to make himself known to the Gov ernment If he doesn't make return as required before March i, he may have to pay a penalty ranging from S20 lo Si,000. pay fine or go to jail. So if you don't want to take chances on going to jail you better call on the income tax man. If you are not sure about being subject to the tax. better ask him and make sure. Whether you see the income tax man or not, you must make your return if subject 10 tax.
 Of course, persons resident in other counties may. if they want to, come and see the income tax man who will be at the courthouse in Mena.
 The collector suggests that ev- erybody start figuring up his in come and expenses now so as to be ready with the figures when the expert arrives. Expenses, however, don't mean family expenses, money used to pay of the principal of a debt, new machinery, buildings, or anything like that. They mean what your spend in making your money interest. taxes paid, hired help, amount paid for goods sold. seed, stock bought for feeding, rent except for your dwellingl etc. In- come includes about every dollar you get.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
POLE MPHETRIGE TALKED
 ON VACCINATION ORDER
At Cove He Cited Supreme Court Decisions Upholding Board of
 Health Orders.

Col. Pole Mcphetrige returned on Wednesday from Cove, where on Tuesday night he had addressed meeting of the school board and pa irons on the matter of the order for
 the compulsory vaccination of school children, Col MePhetrige re- viewed the law relating to this mat ter and also discussed a number of Arkansas decisions upholding the authority of the State Board of Health in making and enforcing such regulations as they deem reas- onable and necessary. He also dis cussed candidly the necessity of law observance on the part of the citi- zenship of Arkansas, pointing out the evil influences that follow in the trail of a disregard of law and authority. siressing particularly the point that ill this critical time in our country's history it was the duty of every good citizen to line up with the forces that are work ing for better conditions. The citi- zens and patrons had held a meet ing on Monday night and at that time it had been decided to contest the authority of the State Board of Health thru an injunction, but the chances are that after being in con sultation with Col. McPhetrige, the patrons, teachers and pupils will be found to be solidly back of the pro- gram for cOmpulsory Naccination.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
NOT SON IN NAVY THAT DIED.
Mrs. $. D. Russell Found Her Loss
 Was Railway Conductor.

A report came to Mrs. s. D, Rus sell of Nunley last week that her son had been killed in Wisconsin, From the telegram, which came from a daughter-in-law. Mrs. J. w. Russell, it was understood that it was Joe, the youngest brother, who had enlisted in the navy few week previously On arrival, how ever, Mrs. Russell found it was her older son, John w., a railway con- ductor, and that he was killed by being crushed under an overturned ear in a wreck Besides his wife, Mir Russell left four young children. Joe was given a l0-day furlough to attend the funeral. and another brother, Hugh. also came from Des M0ines. Ia.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
OId Resident Passes.

Mrs. Hulda Steel. aged so years, passed away Sunday morning at g o'clock at the home of her daugh- ter in Salisaw, Ok. where she had been visiting. The remains were brought to Mena on Monday, and taken to her old home near the Nazarene church, where the funeral services, conducted by the Rev w. l., Smith, were held. lnterment was in the Dallas cemetery. The deceased was the mother of John Steel of this city, and had been an old resident of Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
AN ApPRECIATIvE SOLDIER.
Mrs. C. ". Knight Hears From One
 Who Wears Socks She Made.

When Mrs. c. w. Knight of this city was sending socks she had knit ted she attached Sunday school pledge card bearing her name and address. The malt one day last week brought her the following letter.
 Camp Funston. kas., Dee. i8. i9i7 Mrs, G. w. Knight, Mena. Ark.
 Dear Mrs. Knight: was the grateful recipient this morning of three pair of heavy knitted socks, to which was attached a card bearing your name As motorcycle driver for the Director or Ambulance Com panies, you can, no doubt, imagine how we should be equipped to with stand the hardships of indictment weather Co which we are exposed daily While we all know the Gov ernment does all in it's power to equip the soldiers with adequate protection against cold weather, nevertheless, il is impossible for them to obtain thru commercial sources, the quality of clothing which can only be produced by the tedious and tireless efforts of the good angels" at home
 The one thing which most of the soldiers miss. earnestly be- Ieve, is that touch of motherIy care, which has always been the greatest incentives for them to avoid the pitfalls of evils and it is only by being reminded by reeeiv- ing such gifts as yours that keeps this before their eyes, and t is for thai reason that I can return the card you attached, with my sigma tnre given freely.
 T can assure you that your ef- forts and those of your co-workers are doing more toward making the soldiers feel that they have not been picked out alone. to bear the hardships incident to the great step which we have taken, and il is for thal reason that he faces each days work willingly and eheerfully.
 Sincerely thanking you for your generous interest in behalf of Un- ele Sam's soldiers l beg to remain.
 Gratefully yours,
 Arthur K. Hindle,
 Headquarters, 3lith Sanitary
 Train, Camp Funston, Kansas
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
County and Probate Cle
\ Hanny Soldier Boy.

Mir and Mrs. E. l.. Beauchamp of this city are in receipt of a letter from their son, Jesse, now in the National Army at Camp Funston. Jesse is company mechanic and says he is getting along fine. He says: We get fed like fattening hogs, just all we can eat and plenty of vari- ety, including fresh fish once week. Our officers are sure fine fellows and treat us nicely I have no kick coming at all, and it is much better than l expected. We have Saturday evening and Sundays of. and can go to the Y. NJ. c. A. Sunday school and visit
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
Husband and Son Sick

Mrs. Will Reno has received word that both her husband and son. Ben, are sick with pneumonia in Cleve- land, Ok, and she left Monday to at tend them Ben Reno is called this week to file his questionable with the Polk County Exemption Board but according Co report will be wholly unable to do so.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
Mis- Moods nn NncalIon.

Miss Anna Woods, home demon strator, left Sunday to spend the holidays with her parents in Mt, Ida. She will then go to Fayette- yille to attend a meeting of the state agents, and later will take up spe- cial work in home demonstration extension work. She probably will not return to take up her work in the county until the first of Febru- nr.+
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
Paid for Star to Nov. i. 1923.

R. $. Gam was in from his farm near Potter last week and demon strated his belief in the safety first idea by paying for the Weekly Star to November 1 1928, six months ahead of any other subscriber Rufus is subject to draft and rather expects to see service, but says his family will appreciate The Star. even if he does not get it.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-12-27
Car,len-S Smith.

Miss Geneva Garden, daughter of Mrs. Josie Garden, and J. H. smith of Forum, Ok, were married one day last week, the ceremony being performed by Justice of the peate l.. N. Burnett. They plan to leave Saturday for Forum, where they will make their home.