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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
How the Far-Reaching War Tax
Taps Your Wallet

Here things upon which the average citizen VIII pay
taxes from time to time under the war tax bill:
Approximately increase incomes OF S5OO or less
Letter local letters increased to cents and post
cards to 2 beginning November 8.
paid for admissions amusements
outdoor exempted
Ten per all club dues at S12 year
One cent for each 25 cents paid for parcel post.
One On each 20 cents express package charge
Three per cent of all freight charges.
Eight per of passenger fares by rail water except trips
of less than thirty miles
Ten charges for berth and stateroms
vessels.
Five telegraph telephone radio costing
Is cents
Three per jewelry.
Three per checker all kinds games.
Two perfumes toilet waters toilet soaps
Two per cent on proprietary medicines
Two per n chewing gum
One cent each dollar of premium fire casualty
Three per grapophone records.
Eight o each 500 of life insurance
The whisky is increased gallon $500 The
tax on beer is increased from 81 a barrel to $2.75
cigars cigarettes manufactured tobacco and
snuff
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
G. W. U. HAS MARKED
GAIN In ENROLMENT

Marked increase in the enrolment
In three of the nine departments OF
George Washington University Is
shown in the first registration re-
port Of Prof. Richard Cobb, secretary
of the university, issued today.
The largest increase is in the Col
lege of Engineering, where the enroll
ment is 1l3 larger than at the begin
ming of the last university year. Co
lumbar College and the School OF
Graduate studies also have made ma
terial gains. Registration in the
other departments approximates
that OF last year.
Although work in all departments
IL well under way, registration will
continue for several weeks. Officials
expect the registration to approach.
II not exceed. $500 by the end of the
year. Last years registration was
nearly 1900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
STYLE CENSORING
JURY HAS PHOTOS
Of EXPOSED HOSE

MARTINSBURG, W. Va, Oct A.
jury is as strong for more clothes for
women now as It was when it handed
down its report a week ago. at
wasn't half as strong as some wanted
to make it," said one member of that
jury in talking over the report.
But weren't you a little too caus-
tic, a little extreme about the lack
of clothing?' this juror was asked.
mo. sir" and the light of the cru
sader flashed in the eyes of the Juror.
I'VE were mild. Conditions justified
more 1t is time for plain speaking"
But" the questioner persisted,
"mow did you reach this conclusion?
Did you go out on the streets and act
as a reviewing commission
"Ah," smiled the juror. ''if this jury
wants to ii can produce pictures to
prove that Its contentious were not
sensational"
Were pictures Of women who need
ed more clothes" continued the quiz
ger, presented to and examined by
the jury?"
But this juror refused to be drawn
out. He left the impression that the
jury had evidence" in the shape of
photographs, illustrating expenses of
silk hose, economical frocks, in that
they were abbreviated, and permitted
generous portions of the arms and
the neck to show.
And this inQuisitor wanted to see
the photographs, but it wasn't any
use. The juror, who refused to per-
init his name to be used at this lime,
with the same rock-like firmness re-
fused to allow a glimpse Of these dam
aging photographs.
He said: I'VE found the modes af-
fected by them Objectionable, in that
it has a damaging effect on the
morals OF the young men of the city
and county"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
BROKE LICENSE LAW;
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE

Declaring that her husband, Henri
/. Rrous, had married her in Atlantic
City on June ., 1915, within less than
twenty-four hours after the marriage
license had been issued, which Is in
violation OF the laws of that State,
Mrs. Eleanor S. Krous has filed suit
for divorce in the District Supreme
Court. Mrs. Krous says that the New
Jersey laws require an Intervention Of
at least twenty-four hours between
the time a marriage license is issued
and the time the ceremony IS perform
ed.
Mrs. Rrous asks the court, notwlth-
standing the marriage l. alleged to be
null and void. to declare legitimate
their child. Maud Rosie Amelia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
BRITISH MISSION FOR OTTAWA.

To confer with Canadian officials on
matters involving the cooperation of
the American, British, and Canadian
governments, a British mission will
leave shortly for Ottawa. Among the
members will be Viscount Reading.
lord chief Justice of England: Lord
Northcliffe, head OF the British mis-
sion to the United States, and Sir
Hardman Lever. financial secretary to
the British treasury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
HOLLAND DENIES
GERMANY USES It
FOR CONTRADAND

THE HAGUE, Oct. 4-The second
chamber of deputies has taken up the
charges by members Of the American
cabinet that Holland IL the dumping
ground for contraband bound for
Germany, and has directed that in
structions be sent to Minister Van
Rappard, at Washington. to protest
against such conclusions of American
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
MOTHERS REWARD
FOR YEARS Of TOLL
IS MAYNARD SON

In the noise and the rush. the eff
cheney and the daily grind that marks
the mammoth structure housing the
Bureau OF Engraving, there is today
hidden away with her own thoughts
among a multitude OF other workers
heartbroken widow. Her mother
love reaches out for her only son. not
yet out OF his teens. now lying in Jail
charged with assault with intent to
murder, IS a result OF his attack on
Traffic Officer Cheney.
For years she has been working TO
support herself, her son, and her only
daughter. OF recent years the son
has been assisting. Her work today
is a harder task than eyer-She can
not leave it to go to her son. She
says she needs the money now more
than ever before, and she cannot spare
the time.
Calvin Steiner, age eighteen, 10 the
son in question. He faces a charge
man Howard Cheney, who lies at
the Emergency Hospital with q bull
let wound in his abdomen.
They came and took him away
from me-" said Mrs. Mary F.
Steiner TO q Times reporter today
at the bureau. "And now he Is In
Jail, and I don't know what It Is all
about. Oh, how I want to be with
him, but I cannot even spare q min
ute from my work here now. I must
work harder than ever now"
Must Work Harder.
The woman's pale face wore anoth-
er expression as she looked off into
distance and speaking apparently to
herself said:
And Calvin has been working hard
for a long time now. He has been
such a help since he was old enough
to work. Thirteen years ago we
came from Wisconsin to Washington.
and I have been working nearly all
the time since.
Il don't want to do anything but
just what is right, but with all this
thrown on me today, just can't do
anything. Now please let me go, for
this means 1 will have to work, oh,
so hard"
NeIghbors of Mrs. Sterner say that
she is the soul OF honor" By hard
work they say she has been able to
Twenty fourth street Here she has
latter having recently gone for a visit
with a relative in Chicago.
A Good Woman.
A grocer near the Sterner home said
"She carries n bill with me and is
good woman, always reliable"
Written on a slip OF paper and
tackled to the locked front door of the
Steiner home Times reporter saw
the following:
Prudential Insurance Company
agent please call for your money at
store at 500 Twenty-fourth street"
That's just like Mrs. Sterner." said
Rubin Nathan, the grocer. when his
attention was called to the note. "She
was always careful to pay her debts
and to be on the square with every
body. am surprised that a boy
with such a good mother could have
gotten into this trouble"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
CARDINAL MERCER
SEEKS PASSPORTS
FOR ROME TRIP

LONDON. Oct. 4.-Cardinal MERCER
Is seeking passports today firm Cen
eral Falkenhausen, German governor
general Of Belgium, that he may COM
ply with q request to visit the Vati-
can. says a Belgium dispatch.
The request stated that the pres
encs OF the prslGte OF Belgium was
desired in Rome before Christmas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
new RUSSIA EN THE MAKING
Written Exclusively for Hearst's by
Charles Edward Russell

-Tschaidse, the hawk-eyed, cold
blooded President of the National
Council members of the different
political parties, syndicalists, maxi
malists, patriots and traitors.
And out of it all, says Mr.. Russell,
out of these dark days free and dem
Ocratic Russia will rise to dazzling
heights to do things beyond tho
records of any other people what
sOever.
You cannot be truly informed about
the Russian Revolution, you cannot
sift what is true from what is false
in the daily newspaper reports, I'M
less you see Russia through Russel's
eyes. Read his first article today In
the October number of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
NEW WAR TAXES
TAKE THEIR BIT"
FROM ALL TODAY

The war tax toll on the American
pocketbook began today.
Within two months the buyin.
public will be paying over the coun-
ter, through ticket windows OF vari-
Gus kinds-and almost everywhere
else-the Ievies under the S2,636. OOo,-
900 revenue bill, now a law.
Throughout the land today the high
cost of drinking mounted higher with
additional taxes on hard, soft, and
medium beverages effective imne-
diately. Everything from cham
payne to sarsaparilla and soda foun-
tain syrups is hit by the new tax.
Drinking Up rs Per Cent.
Drinking costs rose about rs per
cent here today.
Smoking may also be more costly
within thirty days, when added taxes
on tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes are
cIamped down, ranging from 81 to 81
a thousand on cigars and from so
cents to Sl.20 q thousand on cigar
cites. Even snuft users will suffer.
On November also the tax on
freight and express packages cent
for each 20 cents charged-beeomes
effective, together with a 1O-cent levy
on the comforts OF berths. seats. and
on staterooms on pRrlor cars.
Every telegram, telephone, or wire
less message costing more than 10
cents after November ] will bear
5-cent tax. and taxes OF S cents on
- nj
on each dollar OF fire insurance also
begins.
Amusements Taxed.
With a tax on movies" and "legiti-
mate" theaters after November 1 OF /
cent on each 10 cents admission
charged, the cost OF looking them
over" either on the screen or in the
pony" row promises to mount. The
usual New Year outbreak will be more
expensive with a new tax on table
reservations. 1t will cost Q tax toll
equivalent to 10 per cent of the dues
to Join a club after November l.
Stamp taxes on bonds, promissory
notes, bills OF sale, and playing cards
become effective December 1, as does
the 1-cent tax on parcels post pack
ages costing 20 Genus OF InOIc.
The additional 1-cent on letters is
effective November /, but the addi-
tional second class postage is not ef-
fective until July 1, 1918.
Automobile owning, with a tax of
per cent on the sale price, becomes
more costly Immediately. Also such
beautifers as jewelry and cosmetics,
and reliefs in the form Of pills, pat
emit medicines, and chewing gum are
hit today.
Sporting goods, motor boats, es-
tates, inheritances, incomes, war
profits, and other luxuries OF the
wealthy are taxable Immediately.
Adjournment on Saturday.
Money raising bills being disposed
Of, Congress will adjourn Saturday.
House and Senate are to pass the
adjournment resolution today. The
Senate also will pass the soldiers and
sailors insurance bill, which will go
to conference with few changes from
the House bill. Conferences over It
are expected to take less than a day.
Adoption OF the conference report
on the $4,000, OOO, 900 urgent deficiency
bill is expected today. The Senate
passed it late yesterday without de-
bate.
The civil rights bill, suspending
legal action on debts of soldiers and
sailors in foreign service may squeeze
through, although its chances in the
Senate are slim.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
NEW JAPAN SERVICE.

Two large steamships have been
placed by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha,
Japanese steamship company, 4 in
service between Japan and Seattle,
Wash. They are the Fushimi Maru
and the Katori Maru, each having a
displacement Of 21,OOO tons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04

Medicine. This prescription was compounded
for the Reverend Father John O'Brien at the
old drug store on that date, and was so success
ful in treating Father Johns ailment which
was severe cold and throat trouble, that he
recommended the medicine to his friends and
parishionerS. In going to the drug store and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04

covering nearly a century.
Perhaps one of the most
interesting books is that of
the year 1855. On one of
the pages of this book, that
dated June 9th, 1855, is
written the original pre-
crr;1t;o, g.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
LOOKING BACKWARD so YEARS
An Interesting Bit of History
Everybody Should Know

One of the interesting places in Lowell, Mass,
is the old apothecary shop on Merrimack street,
established in 1927. This location is still drug
store, although of course modernized in many de-
partments. The old prescription books, however
have been preserved and form an interesting record
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04
RED CROSS GETS TO RoumANIA

PETROGRAD, Oct 4.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross mission to Roumanla
and Minister Charles u. Vopicka have
arrived safely at Jassy, according to
dispatch from thShtsmpoEary Rou-
manian capital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04

Minister Van Rappard last week Of
fersd explanations to ne state De-
partment here Of the alleged transae-
lions between Holland and Germany.
The deal which was believed to have
been contaminated. Mr.. Van RAppard
explained. was never carried through.
II was merely for the disposition Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04

IN bloody Monday, in the
" great square before the
Winter Palace in Petrograd,
5000 women and men who
asked only for bread and
freedom were moved down
by machine guns.
Today their royal murderers are in
exile. The flag of the Russian Re
public flies over the palace. An
orchestra that used to play God Save
the Gar nowPlays the Marseillaise. "
In Mr.. Russell's great article-the
first of a series that he has written
exclusively for Hearst'S Magazine
you meet every actor in these great
events. Kerensky, the iron Premier
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04

officials. They say they are with
out foundation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-04

calling for the medicine,
they always asked for
Father Johns Medicine,
and in this way the medi-
cine got its name and was
advertised.
Father Johns Medicine
is a safe family remedy
for colds, coughs, throat
troubles, and as a tonic
and body builder, because
it doesnot contain opium,
chloroform, and any
onous drugs, or alcohol,
tut is all pure,
mop 4 wholesome nour-
.- .Shing. -Advt.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
RENO MEN LEAVE
FOR TRAINING CAMP

. HNeyada's first quota to the reserve
officers training camp at the Presi-
! do Of San Francisco departed for the
coast last night in response to receiv-
ing Official notification OF their ap-
Dointment to the camp. Included in
the list are number of prominent
resident Of Reno. Others are SEIZED
uled to leave today and tomorrow and
It ig expected the complete personnel
Of the camp will be on hand by Sat.
urdRy at the latest. d,
Among those who received notiflca-
ton yesterday were Glenn L. Allen,
principal of the Reno high school;
John, NJ, Evans, former county com.
missioner; Francis NJ. Callan, t. M.
eAsrios. v. i. Boone, Harry @. Moore,
John w. Heard, Elrod Pohl, Jack Alt.
ken. Louis Meyer Joseph Hill. John
Donshue, William Fife. John Muller.
70. I. McCubbcn. Wayne A. Watson
and Walter II. wise.---Journal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10

Steffes. E. r. Leeper. Charles J.
Frisch of Sparks. Charles Spring
meyer of Minden. Jas. Mapes OF Lich
field. Cal. and W. N. McCanfery. pres
ident of the Bank of Sparks and or.
ganizer Of the company.
Offices are maintain In the /. o.
%. +. building. Reno, and for some
time past the Institution has been in
process Of organization. The COM
pany will commence business with n
paid up capital Of $35o,000 In cash
and securities approved by State Con-
troller George Cole and State Bank
Examiner Gilbert Ross. The firm will
write all forms of legal reserve life
insurance, but at present intend to
confine the writing OF policies to this
state.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
NEVADA INSURANCE
co. GET LICENSE

The Nevada State Life Insurance
company has received their license
to operate and sell insurance in the
state OF Nevada. The officers OF the
company are Lem Allen, president;
DR.. s. G. Gibson, vice president;
George s. Green, treasurer, and e. c..
Short, secretary. On the board of
directors are John Etchebarren, Peter
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
DIseusses country.s Preparations

0t~SeUSSo SOouITTB rTopAfauonS
! Talking to q Brooklyn audience
members Of the Kings county republi
can committee. and their guests. the
former president discussed the coun
try's participation In the war In Its
military, social and Industrial phases
He suggested Incorporation OF the I'm.
married men OF the national guard OF
the states into regiments filed out
either by the draft or from volunteers
from the exempted classes, and the
dispatch of these men to France or
England for a period OF intensive
training preparatory to taking their
places on the firing line.
Necessity for Economy
Colonel Roosevelt emphasized the
necessity for economy and the avoid
ance OF waste. said there should be
no improper profit-making. but that
reasonable prices should not be elm
mated, discussed methods OF financing
the war, and asserted that the great
problems which confront the nation
would not be solved 'in spirit of
class greed" with capital and labor
not In partnership.
Two.FoId Duty Faced
America has two fold duty at this
time. Colonel Roosevelt said-f-st,
Immediately to meet with every in
strument already available the imme-
diate needs OF the war. and second,
permanently to shape our policy not
merely in military but in social and
industrial matters so as to place this !
republic on a permanent foundation |
OF justice and strength"
Reiterating his appeal OF obligatory |
universal military training and service
the colonel again urged use OF volun-
teers not included in the draft, saying
the men could be placed at the front |
within 80 days.
IAN attempt to keep our men here
and train them for a year before
sending them over" he said, would |
mean that we would rightly awaken
the scorn of our allies for the delay
and that the men trained here and
not at the theater of war would be i'm
perfectly trained from the standpoint
OF modern warfare"
Expressing the highest admiration
for the national guard, the colonel
said there probably never was a
worse blow struck against our mill
a Off he
Hay bill"
Use Regiments as Basis
"The only wise and patriotic course
to follow in connection with the ma
tional guard" he declared, SIS to use
each national guard regiment as n
basis and frame for a regiment of
United States volunteers. Under these
all the officers and en-
listed men who are fit to go. or who |
ought to be asked to go, would be
transferred into the new volunteer
organization, making a skeleton or
framework organization which would
then be filed out either by draft or
volunteering as necessity might de-
mand. In this manner we would leave
in the state those who ought never to
be asked to go from the state or to
perform other than the ordinary state
duties, and we would use the men who
ought to go as a nucleus On which to
build regiment fitted to render the
most efficient service in war"
Meanwhile. he said, the flag should
go to the firing line at once, with men
including volunteers from the ex-
empted classes Gin order to make good
our position until the principle OF
universal voluntary service begins to
produce its full effect"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10

GENERAL DRAWING AND HAUL,
lNG-Going to moye-call us. Got a
trunk for the train-call us. Any time
day or night. Reed and Lasher. Day
phone "a; Res. phone 4Is III
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
A WORTHY CITIZENSHIP
Il ls the Hope Of the NatIon-Her
Welfare Is Our First Concern.

~ worthy cidzens.-C. D. Warner.
4 Z Y
National enthusiasm Is the great
nursery Of genius.-Tuckerman.
q y u
Our country's welfare is our first
concern, and who promotes that best,
best proves his duty.-Harvard.
4 = y
Wiener our country calls, friends,
sons and sires should yield their treas
ures up, nor own sense beyond the
public safety.-Brooks.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
rooms furnished. Price ,a.sOO.Oa

Farm in Moapa Valley. southern Ne
vada. containing 80 acres. OF which 40
are under cultivation. Cantaloupes
principal crop. Raise garden vege-
tables In February. Good place for
someone that wants mild climate
the year around. Hardly ever freezes.
H. 8. TAEER,
Harrington Building.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-10
lNltS ND PERSONALS

Len Rathfon Of Halleck. and Franz
Flynn Of Hylton are Elko visitors to
day.
WIN. n. Russell. the Eureka auto
mobile man. Is in E1ko today on a
buAiness trip.
Captain W. z. Chamber is expected
here tonight ON his regular sanitation
Inspection trip.
Albert Hanklns, one OF the most
Substantial residents OF the Hylton
district, In an Elko visitor today.
a number OF Lamoille, Deeth and
Starr Valley residents are in Elko to-
day having been summoned as jurors.
The Western Pacific is now doing
the largest business in fits history.
! Much OF this is due to the transporta.
tion OF soldiers and munitions OF war.
q. ". Brown, Of the Nevada Motion
Picture corporation is an Elko visitor
today. The company has just finished
q picturization OF "The Planter" at a
cost of s125.OO0. and It is said to be
most HotaSrn1i, picture.
J. r. Rock OF Goldheld. formerly as.
sociated In mining with DR.. b. F.
Elliott. state senator from Esmeralda
county. Sunday night received tele-
gram announcing the death of DR..
Elliott at Paradise. Butte county, Cal |
Kenneth J. Booth, who three years
ago worked on the Elko Free Press
and who Is now city editor Of the |
Nevada State Journal. departed Mon
day night for San Francisco, where |
he viii enter the reserve officers
training camp. having received his
appointment from the western head
quarters yesterday.
Frank e. Hickey OF the Spanish |
Ranch. spent last night in Elko. He
says that the snow is pretty well |
cleared of Of Independence Valley
now. but that there is considerable in
the foothills. There are still a
number Of drifts across the road be-
tween Stewart Station and Taylor
Canyon. Grass has begun to come in
the foothills and there will be but !
light loss OF stock from now on.
The case Of the Farmers and Mer-
chants National Bank of Reno against |
the J: P: Raines estate is occupying |
the attention OF the district court to- |
day. Judge E. J. L. Taber presiding. |
The suit was brought to recover on
Dromisory notes to the amount Of
$500 and interest thereon. Judge
Mack and Attorney Green are counsel
for the plaintiffs. and Judge Curler
and Attorney Castle are counsel for
Robert Raines, executor of the estate.
The Jurors selected to try the case
are as follows: NJ. p. Armstrong,
Geo n, Bowers. Jr., John ]. Crosson,
Matthew Gooch. B. j. Harmer, NJ. F.
Jukes, John Mckinney, Fred J. Monks,
Mrs. Fannie Moody. James Riddell,
W. y. Smiley, T. G. Williams.
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