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Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
Horizontal 10 Per Cent Increase
In Existing Duties and on
Imports Now Free.
INCOMES ARE HIT HARD
New Revenues viii Produce Total Of
$780, 100000 fer the Year-Ek-
emptlon Limits on Incomes
Reduced to $1,000 for Sim
gle Men and $1,000
for Married Men.

WashingtOn.-The war revenue BILL
largest In the nations history, estimat-
ed TO produce 81, 800, 100000 for the ex-
the ways and means committee Tues
day night and introduced In the house
Wednesday.
II the trainers overlooked any tan
gible article upon which 1t is possible
to levy a tax, 1t was not because Of
any desire to do so.
Incomes, inherltances, business prof
Its, amusements, liquors, tobacco, auto
mobiles, moving pictures, baseball
games, medicines, letter postage, trans
portation and jewelry are among some
of the things which will feel the bur-
den Of taxation.
Tariff Will Yield 5000, 1000.
The committee found it necessary to
20 to the tariff to make up deficit Of
something like $2000O0,000. This was
done by an agreement to tax of 10
per cent upon all articles now on the
free list and 10 per cent additional
upon all articles now upon the dutiable
list.
Income-tax increases as made public
by Chairman Kitchin follow:
Taxes for the year ending December
81, 1916, have been Increased exactly
one-third. These taxes are due in
June.
Exemption limits have been reduced
TO $1,000 for single men and $4,000 for
married men.
The normal tax on new classes of
Incomes to be taxed, those between
$1,000 and $1,000 for single men and
between $4,000 and $4,000 for married
men, has been fixed at 2 per cent.
Normal taxes on all incomes former
iy taxed, those above $4,000 for single
men and $4,000 for married men, have
been Increased from 2 to per cent.
Increases in All Surtaxes.
The Increased surfaces are as fol-
lows:
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
their home precincts By registTatiOa
Ahnenteen and the sick.

uuys
Absences and the Sick.
Persons absent from their home
counties may be registered by mail. II
so absent, a man should go to the clerk
Of the county where he may be staying,
on the sixth day after the date Of the
presidents proclamation. II he is In q
city of over 10000 population, the city
clerk is the official to whom to apply.
The absentee will be told how to reg
lister, but he must mail his card in
time to reach his precinct by registra-
ton day.
Persons too sick to present them
selves for registration must send a
competent person to the county or city
clerk on the sixth day after the is.
suing Of the proclamation. The clerk
will give instructions for registration
Colleges, Universities, Homes and 9th.
err Institutions.
officials Of educational, charitable
and other institutions should apply fol-
instructions to the county or city clerk
on the sixth day after the date Of the
proclamation for instructions as to o
convenient method of registration.
The wardens of jails, penitentiaries
and reformatories should apply to the
county or city clerk for instructions or
the sixth day.
Five days after the date Of the pres
ident's proclamation complete regula
lions will bein the hands of all sherlffs
and of the officials of cities Of ovel
10000 population.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17

concealed damage is discovered. They
will add $50, 722 tons to Americas mer-
chant marine. Some can be made
ready in four months for transports If
wanted.
neutrality-suspicious. have been
closed between the Matson Navigation
company and the federal shipping
board. 1t is reported here, to tow the
interned German vessels In the Ha-
waiian islands ports to the Pacific
coast for repairs, after which 1t was
said the ships would be. used for War
PURPOSES.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17

On excess of more than $4,000,
but not exceeding $250,Oo0, liz per
cent.
On excess Of more than $250,00O,
but not exceeding $450,0OO, 2 per cent.
On excess of more than $3.50, 900, but
not exceeding S1,O00,OO0, PA per cent,
On excess of more than $1,OOO,OOO,
but not exceeding S2,000,OOO, per
cent.
On excess of more than $2,OOOOOO,
but not exceeding $3,000,00O, 3h per
cent.
On excess of more than $3,0000 900,
but not exceeding $4,000000, per
cent.
On excess of more than $4,00O,OOO,
but not exceeding $5OO0,000, Az per
cent.
On excess Of more than 100000,
but not exceeding $S,0000O0, D per
cent.
On excess of more than $4,000, 900,
but not exceeding S11000,000 z per
cent.
On excess of more than 81 100000
but not exceeding $15,000,OO0, 10 per
cent.
On excess of more than $4,000, 900,
Is per cent.
The income tax schedules were not
changed except for the determination
to place nm added tax Of one-third on
Individual income taxes which are due
in June of this year. Under this pro-
vision those who already have paid
their income taxes for the year ending
December 81, 1916, will have to pay
another One-third Of their taxes again,
and those who have not paid will have
TO pay one-third more when they do
pay.
The tax on excess profits was not
changed and stands as printed previ'
ously at 16 per cent on profits over 8
per cent and $1,000.
Liquor Touched Up.
The tax on spirits, whisky and sim
liar beverages has been increased to
$500 per gallon.
The tax on beer is $2.75 per barrel.
The tax on rectiiers is 10 cents per
! gallon.
The tax on tobacco has been dou-
bled.
The taxes on cigars have been adj
vanced to a new schedule ranging
from so cents to $40 per thousand
retail value.
The bill specifies that purchasers
| shall pay the 10 per cent tax on
amusement, theater, and baseball tick
| cts.
A new tax of per cent on heat
/ light, and telephone bills was inserted
| in the bill. Under this section when
the householder goes to pay his month.
| " bills for these articles he will have
to pay an additional per cent of the
amount of the bills for the support OF
the government.
The stamp tax on telephone and
telegraph messages was fixed at {
cents on each message the toll of which
is more than Is cents.
Mail Rate Increases.
The second-class mail rate increase
was decided on according to the zone
system. On motion of Representative
Dixon Of Indiana, this was reduced t
the following:
Two cents a pound on second-clas'
mail in first and second zones.
Three cents n pound on second-clas:
mail in the third and fourth zones.
Five cents pound on second-clas.
mail in the fifth and sixth zones.
Six cents n pound on second-clas'
mail in the seventh and eighth zones
Religious, fraternal, labor and agri
cultural papers not operated for prof
were put on straight one and one
half-cent-a-pound basis.
The old regulations concerning thu
free distribution of small papers with
in the county were unchanged.
A tax of per cent was inserted II
the bill on pleasure boats.
Musical instruments costing les
than $40 each, were exempted iron
the provisions Of the 5 per cent tax Of
these articles.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
DENIED TITLE TO SHIPPING
Measure Asked For by Administration
Blocked In the House, Un-
der the Rules.

Washington. - The administration
bill to give title to seizure Of German
war-bOund ships was blocked again In
the house. Mr.. Mann objected.
Seventy-One German and Austrian
merchant ships seized by the govern
went will be repaired and ready for
commission within FIVE months unless
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
A Fleeing Shade.

Mr.. d. Ian old friend)-By JOve,
am glad to see you looking so gay and
festivel You were all in black the
last time 1 saw. you.
Mrs. w. (who had just taken a sec
ond husband)-Yes, but 1t wasn't Il
fast, black.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
When the Battle Started.

"She seemed greatly surprised that
did not have, fortune when you
married me. wonder where she got
the idea that l was rich?"
81 expect she has been trying to ac-
count to herself for my marrying you"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
Mine Eohoes Voice 1e rlmss.

There are many salt mines in Tran
syivania, The ones In Mnrosujvar pro-
duce, says the National Geographic
Magazine, a hundred million pounds Of
salt year. In the one at TOrdo there
is a gallery known as the Joseph gal
lery, where one may hear his voice
echoed and re-echoed 10 times.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17

"Dobbins is certainly the persOnlflca-
ton of laziness."
That's what he is; why, he wouldn't
take his twin babies out riding until
he had their go-cart equipped with
q motor"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
War Department Issues lnstruc-
tons for the Guidance Of
Officials Concerned.
GOVERNORS TO HAVE CHARGE
Chief Executive Of Each State Made
Head Of Registration Therein
Mayors and Selected Boards
Given Authority In cities
of More Than $4,000.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. concern
ing the methods Of carrying into effect
the mandates Of the army draft law
have been issued by the war depart
ment. Responsible officials will be gov
erned by the following orders:
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
Another Guess COMING.

1--WE are on the brink of another
war"
"Oh nonsense. You alarmists make
me tired"
"Don't get excited. I was referring
to the present state of feeling exist
ing between my wife and the cook"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
Result the Same.

Johnny, did you eat that apple2"
~ only ate half of it, mamma"
"What did you do with the other
half?"
81 ate that first, mamma"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17

gymnasium, various social clubs, cof-
fee house, a day nursery, etc. Jane
Adams, head of the Hull House, was
born at Cedarville, ILL.,, in 1860.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17

The president lie authorized to
call upon all public officers to as
sist In the execution of the law.
The plan ls, however, to rely on
the people for the proper exeeu.
ton Of the law. It lie expected
that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars.
Such services will be areatfuIly
acknowledged. Volunteers for
this service should communicate
Immediately with the proper Off
cial.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
EVERY CLASS REACHED BY
$1,80O,OOO,O0O TAX ACT

Following are some of the articles in daily which will be under
Capital
eaeh $loo face value
Indemnity bonds SO cents where premium
=
Drafts checks notes land renewals
Deeds lands
$500 additional
Life policies
Marine, international
Casualty policy
3
Passenger tickets
Steamship tickets foreign $40
eeeding $780, IS.
beths staeooms,
Automobiles and motorcycles
Light heat and telephone
instruments
Talking machines per cent those costing
JeWery 5
proprietary medicines
CHARITY of
mi
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17

The Inheritance tax starts with
One-half of 1 per cent as the basic
tax on all estates of $4,000 or less.
The remainder of the schedule is ap-
piled to the various excuses in grad
uation as follows:
Inheritance Tax Scale.
On excess of more than $4,000, but
not exceeding $150,000, l per cent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17

There was a time in the country's
history when military enumerators,
becked by bayonets, went out among
the people to take a compulsory serv-
Ice census. Today, under the principle
of universal liability to service, the eX-
ecution of the law is put into the
hands of the people.
The approval of the new national
army bill and the presidents proclama-
ton Hereunder have been coincident.
All persons within the age limits pre-
scribed are required to present them
selves for registration at the customary
voting places in the voting precincts
In which they have their permanent
homes on a day which the president
will announce.
The governor of each state is the
chief of registration therein. The ma
chinery of registration in each county
is in charge of the sheriff. the county
clerk, and the county physician, act
ing ex Officio, unless a different board
shall be announced by the governor. In
cities containing populations of more
than 10000, the registration will be
under the control of tie mayor and Sc
lected boards of registration. In order
that the designated county and city
officials, and the people generally, can
get a clear understanding of the cen
sus methods the following brief out
| line is given:
The sheriffs, or other designated Off
Gals, Immediately upon receiving no
tice from the governor, shall appoint
registrars for each voting precinct.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
Clerks of Cities Of over $4,000
People.

On the fifth day after the president
has issued his proclamation, clerks Of
counties and cities of over 10000 must
secure a supply Of blanks and copies
Of the registration regulations from
the sheriff or from the mayor. Absen-
tees and the sick will apply to such
clerks to have their registration cards
filed out. In no case shall such per-
sons be given registration certificates.
They are to be instructed by the clerk
that the burden is on them to see to it
that the cards reach the registrars of
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
Apportionment of Registrars.

The proportion of registrars shall be
one for each 10 persons to be regis
tered Each age to be registered will
comprise about per cent of the popu-
lation.
If, for instance, all men between
nineteen and twenty-five years of age,
inclusive, are to be registered, the reg
istrar would have to enroll about z
per cent of the precinct population.
It is desirable to accept the services
of competent volunteer registrars to
serve without compensation. All reg
istrars must be sworn.
The voting place in each precinct
must be prepared for registration. Full
printed instructions covering every de-
tail of registration will be in the hands
of sheriffs and mayors on the fifth day
after the presidents proclamation.
Cities Of over $4,000 Population.
The mayor of city containing more
than 10000 inhabitants, or the officials
designated by the governor therein,
shall, with approval of the governor,
appoint for each ward or convenient
ullHOT SuDulfASlOl SOLLuAhllb uuOul oOB
600 people one registration board, and
shall designate one officer Of each
board to perform duties similar to
those imposed on the sheriff, as here
tofore outlined. If the mayor desires,
he may appoint central board to CO
ordinate the work of minor boards.
Duties Of County Clerks, and OF
Clerks Of Cities Of over $4,000
/ RAnnlR
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-05-17
INTERNATIONAL.
SUND6YSOOOL
LESSON

(By u. o. SELLERS, Acting Director OF
the Sunday School Course Of the Moody
Bible Institute.)
Copyright, 1917, Western Newspaper Union.l
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28
HOW TO AXE YOUR
BUILDINGS RAT o
Strips of Mesh Wire and Gal
vanized Iron Above Foun-
dation is Effective.

Rats will do much damage 90 un-
protected stores of food. feed, and
supplies this year. All storage houses
should be made rat proof. This ian
be done at little expense with mesh
wire and galvanized iron on any
building having a rat-proof founda-
ton. SAYS specialists in rural engi-
n~eering of the United States depart
ment Of agriculture. who thus explain
the method:
Wire netting with half-inch mesh
es is placed all around the outside of
the building overlapping the fOunda-
ton slightly and extending to a
height of 80 inches above the ground
or floor. At the top OF the wire n
strip of s inch galvanized iron is
nailed to the outside OF the siding.
The bottom Of the galvanized iron is
> inches lower than the top of the
wire. making a total height for the
wire and iron strip Of Sc inches The
iron will halt any rats that may climb
up the walls. The rat %proofing also
must be put along the inside drive
way of cribs so that II the doors are
left open rats still will be unable to
enter the store rooms. are should
he taken not to leave near the walls
any objects that might enable rats to
jump above the rat proofing.
In buildings that cannot be made
rat proof. trapping may he employ
ed advantaeeously. according to spe-
~cialists in the Bureau Of Binlogical
Survey. The common choke rapS
with wooden base and wooden bait
pan are recommended rather than
those having metal base or pan.
These traps should be set as lightly
as possible. Oatmeal usually is the
most effective bait. Pumpkin and
sunflower seeds. corr meal. bits OF
fish. or toasted cheese also may b.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28
Mothers Duty
to Her Child
Science Shows Prenatal Suffer
ing Has Later Effect

The subject of childbirth has de-
manded the attention of the worlds
best physicians and surgeons for cen
turtles. Later day Investigations
prove that in reducing the suffering
Of the mother during the period Of
expectancy, the health of the coming
infant is greatly improved.
Women tell Of the safe, dependable
preparation known rs Mother
Friend" which is composed Of spe-
cial penetrating oils. 1t is the pre-
s~cription Of a famous physician and
a preparation of such a helpful ma
ture as to be absolutely necessary to
the expectant mother.
Mothers Friend" has been found
by thousands of mothers to relieve
much pain and suffering at the crisis.
The period Of expectancy is passed
in comfort. All druggists supply
Mothers Friend"
Write to Bradheld Regulator Com
pany. Dept X, 479 Atlanta, Ca for
valuable guide book for expectant
mothers. This book is free to users
OF Mothers Friend"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28
GOOD RESPONSE
BEING MADE TO
FOOD CAMPAIGN
r. w. SIonteD. county Club Leader.
Finds TURNER'S and Other PeopIc
Active in Work Of Increasing Food
Production.

In every part of the county the
people are gladly responding to the
Increased food production campaign
The ranchers are increasing Their
production by planting beans. corn
and potatoes. the boys are growing
gardens, keeping pigs and helping on
the farms and the girls and women
are preparing to can. preserve and
dry vegetables and fruits for the win
ter, said Z. W. MonteIl. Umatill1
county club leader when he returned
10 Pendleton after having made a
visit Il most of the producing sec
tions Of the county.
The men and women have real
lied the benefits to be derived from
the industrial clubs and have cooper
ated in many ways TO facilitate the
organization OF the clubs.
Red cross Is Aiding.
In Athena. the Red Cross society
has taken up the canning club WORK
and are encouraging h girls Of the
neighborhood to organize. Mrs. Min
ME Ferguson is chairman of the COM
mittee which has charge of this
work.
Milton and Freewater offer a won
derfuI field for club work Little
work has been done in this vicinity
but Mrs. I. B. Anderson is taking the
matter up with the Honor Guard AMI
Mrs. Bert Miller through the Agricul-
tural Defense committee
Umaplne Young People Active.
The Umapine boys and girls held a
meeting and discussed various phases
OF club work. Another meeting is to
be held in June for the purpose of
electing officers.
Mr. Montell is very much pleased
with the general attitude of the peo-
pie throughout the county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28

used. Poisons. il properly safe
guarded. may be used in buildings
other than dwellings. In addition to
~rat-proofing measures. the eIimina-
ton of old outbuildings and other rat
hsrbors is all important and a~ssociat-
ed with the above methods and af-
fords the only means of securing per-
Imanent immunity from rat depreda-
tions. But unless communities take
concerted action against this pest, the
evil will soon recur. The depart
ment of agriculture will be glad to
supply information in such campaigns
of eradication
Plans for a model crib. including
rat proofing and other modern e a
lures. may be obtained from the Of
flee of Public Roads and Rural En-
cheering OF the Department, of Ag-
ricuIture. A bill of materials. to en-
a BILE those interested in the matter
to form some idea of the probable ex-
pense in their locality Of erecting
the structure. also will be furnished
on request.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28
Watch out. Weston.

r.. H.. Inman. known to the world
better as Rattlesnake Pete. has or
ganized the Adams Home Rifles
has notified the governor OF the
readiness of his organization for SER
vice. Pete is aflame with war fever
and enthusiastic over prospects OF
action. ttOf course" said he the other
day in discussing h matter the
governor ant recognize us officially
be he can use us for any local I'M
ergency. For instance II there should
be an outbreak at Weston. he would
call on us instead of sending a militia
company up here" Pete didn't say
whether he anticipated h Weston
outbreak would be of measles or
smallpox. but anyway we would al
wise KernuI Wood. the Weston Leader
that It behooves him to keep hi'
town in good order.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28
whooping Coneh.

One of the most successful prepar-
atoms in use for this disease is Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. S. W. Nc
Clinton. Blandon Springs. Ala. writes.
"O1r baby had whooping cough as
bad as most any baby could have it.
l gave him Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and it soon got him we'll
Obtainabie everywhere.-AdY.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28
10000 DREssMAKERs ON STRIKE
Women WORKER in Paris Want Wage
Increasc and Half Holiday.

Women WORKER in Paris Want Wage
Increase and Half Holiday.
PARIS MAY 19--The ranks of the
striking dressmakers of Paris have in
creased nutil they now number some
10 1000. Today groups Of the strikers
gathered and sought recruits for their
ranks from estab lishment not pervius-
.ly affected. Precautionary arrange
ments by the police prevented dis
order.
Conference of employers and en-
ployes with the minister of the inter-
ior today were believed to give some
prospect of an adjustment of the diff
ficulty. The women went on strike
for a Saturday a holiday with pay
and an increase in pay of one franc
a day because Of the high cost of liv-
ing.'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28
weather Forecast.
General Rains retreating.


Walter C.-You are mistaken in
your conception of the so-called Bean
bill. 1t has nothing 10 do with reg
ulatlon OF the price OF beans nor
with bean culture.
Harold-No. clyde Phillips is no:
a Jew. His refusal % eat pork is not
founded upon religious scruples bur
upon a recent with a moth
err SOW which put him to ignominious
rout in the presence of some young
ladies. He will have nothing to do
with the pig family ince.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28
"Chamberlain's Tablets Have DOM
wonders for Me-

81 have been a sufferer from stom-
ach trouble for a number of years.
and although / have used a great
number OF remedies recommended for
this complaint. Chamberiafn's TAB.
lets Is the first medicine that has Civ
en- me positive and lasting relief.
writes Mrs. Anna Kadin. spencerport.
N. Y. 'Chamberlain's Tablets have
done wonders for me and 1 value
them very highly" obtainable eN-
-erywhere.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28

HumOrS Come to the surface in the
spring az in no other season They
don't run themselves all off that way
however, but mostly remain in the
system. Hood's Sarsaparilla removes
them. wards off danger, makes good
health sure.-Ady.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28
HE Might Have Set Out Some ivory
Polish.

Jack Horton of the Umatiila for
est service has a head that Is thinlS
matched and he went to a drug store
the other day to seek some kind OF
a tonic or remedy that would save
what hair ne has left. He asked
Frank Kincaid. druggist. for a good
head lotion with ~preservative pro-
perties.
The druggist ran his eye over his
bottled goods and finally made a Sc
lection. He handed it to Jack h at
once read the label. The bottle con-
tained "a creosote preparation for
preserving wood blocks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-28

like a different woman, and now have
a healthy little baby girl and do all nv
house work. I will always praise LYDIA
f. P~inkham's Vegetable Compound to
rome who suffer as ! did. Mrs.
ALTON d. CAKES. Fort Fairfield. Meine.
When n remedy has lived for forty
years, steadily growing in popularity
and influence. and thousands upon
thousands of women declare they owe
their health to IT, is il not reasonable
10 believe that IL Is an article OF merritt
If you want special advice write to
Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co. tconil-
dentiall Lynn, Mass. Your letter VIII
be opened and read by women only.