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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17

WashingtOn.-A war revenue bill de-
signed to raise $1,S0OOO0,OOO by tax
alton during the coming year was ap-
proved finally in the house ways and
means committee Tuesday by unani-
nous vote and reported to the house
Wednesday.
In the meantime the senate finance
committee is holding public hearings
on the bill, with view to being ready
to report soon after the house acts.
To bring the amount to be raised
up to the desired total, the house COM
mittee wrote into the bill fiat in
crease Of 10 per cent in all existing
tariff duties and 10 per cent duties
on all articles now admitted free, all
estimated to bring in 40,OO0,OOO this
more than doubling the present tariff
revenues.
In addition 1t was decided to make
all incOme-tax increases retroactive,
beginning with the present calendar
year. Other taxes provided for would
become effective upon the signing of
the bill.
The income-tax increases, applying
to both personal and corporation in
comes, are designed to produce $685.
000,000 more than the present income
tax receipts.
Income and Profits.
Most of the new revenue will come
from the income, excess profits, and
Inheritance taxes and additional tar
If duties, but the levies of the bill
would reach into many other sources.
Letter mail rates would be increased
from two to three cents an ounce, and
postal cards from one to two cents,
while $19,000,000 would be added to
charges against newspapers under a
new system based upon the present
parcel-post zones.
Internal-revenue taxes upon liquor
and tobacco would be materially in
creased, and there would be taxes on
amusements, and stamp taxes of wide
scope.
Increase in Supertaxes.
The war income tax section would
double the present normal tax of 2
per cent on individuals and per cent
on corporations. 1t would lower the
exemption of individual incomes from
$4,000 to $4,000 in the case of married
persons and from $4,000 to $1,000 for
the unmarried.
In addition, beginning with incomes
Of $4,000, graduated supertaxes would
be imposed, In addition to the normal
per cent, ranging up to 33 per cent
on all incomes over $500,000 year.
The surtax schedule follows:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17
SUPPLY OF CUTLERY SHORT
Cutting OF Of Importations From
Abroad on Account Of War Has
Hit American Markets.

Before the war cutlery was an item
on which the average retail dealer was
sure to be overstocked. Not always,
1t is true, of his own free will but
usually because the goods were wished
on him by the superior guile Of some
salesman. In other words, cutlery was
always sold, never beught and the
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17

The refreshing draft which Joel of.
fered to Sisera 'in a lOrdly dish"
Judges 5:25), was a preparation of
milk well known in the East and
called leben. The method of prepar-
ing it is to boil the milk over slow
fire, adding to it small quantity of
old leben, or some other acid, in order
to make it coagulate.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17
A Local MaSnate.
7ou tho pOctTua Stnr ~

Are you the postmaster"
yep"
"Gimme two stamps"
Here We are. also sell dry goods,
groceries, hardware an coffins. Need
anything of tn sort?"
mo. I'm just passing through here.
Fact is, I'm on my way to the station
now."
THAT so? I operate tn only hack
line in town. Sam. my driver, will
take yer to tn depo' for quarter"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17

tain parts, such as genuine stag
handles for carvers, are scarce and
difficult to obtain. The material,
deer's horns, comes almost entirely
from India, and Its receipt is uncertain
and it takes forever and day to get
it. So only limited supply can be
had, and limitations are many.-New
York Times.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17

From 100000 to $150,ooo. II per cent
From $15o,ooo to 100000. 20 per cent
From 100000 to $250,ooo "a per cent
From $25o,ooo to 100000. .27 per cent
From $3oo,ooo to $5oo,ooo 80 per cent
On all exceeding $5oo,ooo. .33 per cent
The provisions requiring the normal
tax of individuals to be deducted and
withheld at the source of income
would not apply to the new normal
tax prescribed in this bill until after
January 1, 1918, and thereafter only to
incomes exceeding $4,000.
Tax on Inheritance.
In addition to the Inheritance tax
now in force, the bill imposes tax
equal to the following percentages of
it's value upon the transfer Of each
net estate:
$4,000. ..... .one-haIf Of I per cent
$4,000 to $15o,ooo. .........1 per cent
$15o,0oo to $3.50 ooo.......1H per cent
$25O,ooo to $45o 900. ........2 per cent
$45o,ooo to 81 10000 ....2R per cent
$1,000, 900 to $4,000, 900. .....3 per cent
$4,000, 900 to $3,ooo,oo . .SN per cent
$4,000, 900 to $4,000, 900. ..... a per cent
$4,ooo,o 900 to $4,000, 900. .4R per cent
$4,000, 900 to $4,000, 900. .....5 per cent
$4,000, 900 to $4,000 ~ per cent
$11,oooooo to $15ooo,ooo. 10 per cent
SIS, 900 and over. per cent
The exemption is lowered from $780,
600 to $25OOO and new tax of 1 per
cent levied on estates between $25,OOO
and $4,000.
The bill proposes to bring in $780,
100000 by doubling the present 8 per
cent tax on excess profits.
On distilled spirits the present tax
of $1.1O per gallon is doubled; to the
rectifiers' tax Is cents a gallon is
added, and fermented liquors are as
sessed $2.75 per barrel instead of $3.50.
Tobacco Tax Doubled.
The tobacco tax is doubled, except
as to cigars, which are graduated
from 80 cents to $40 thousand, ac-
cording to retail value. Cigarettes,
made in or imported into the United
States, would be taxed an additional
$1.28 per 1000 If weighing less than
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17
new AND ADDITIONAL TAXES PROPOSED
IN S1,SOO,OOO,OOO WAR REVENUE BILL

These the
senate will be subject amendment doubtless there will
hearings
mens and objections may be
All articles admitted free 10 cent
Letter
Postal cards cents
Excess profits to 1s per cent
Corporation tax From to per cent
Stock ansactOn-on delivery
$780, each cents
Capital stock each original Issue Of $780, transfers
each SOO face value cents
500 ..............5
Indemnity bonds so eentsi where premium
exceeding
$1oo),
to cnt
each $500 additional fraction,
Proxy Except religious charitable literary societies public
teries) 10 cents
Marine international and each 81 Of premium
cacualS policies cent on each 81 Of premium
bills
Steamboat tickets foreign So $40 $780,
81; from $50 to 500, So; exceeding $50, SIS.
rail
Express rates per cent
Automobiles and motorcycles per cent on wholesale price
Automobile and bicycle tires cent
Electric power per cent on bills
Telephone and telegraph bills
Telephone Uong dsnee) each toll 1sc
costing
Talking machines those costing $to
Cosmetics and Drop.+arv medicines p.r cent On wholesale e.
mission of cent for each 10 charged
Moving picture film exposed sold manufacturer importer
linear foot
film prOeetOn sold
ture, producer or importer per linear foot
substitute therefor imported selling
Distilled spirits oouO'eo
Beer $zO TOR every pa
sparkling and cords doubled
ginger
and all soft drinks carbonated cents gallon
Natural mineral or table water (OIed) cents per gallo"
carbonic acid gas cents per pound
Increased from SO $40 1000
Cigarettes Oight weight Increase $1.25 per 1Uoo
Cigarettes (heaVy weight Increase $3.50 per 1ooO
Cigarette
including baseba, footballs, tennis billiard
and pool balls per cent
Fishing rods reels and lines per cent
boats motorboats cent of price
Oil pipe lines per cent on charges
Post newspaper and magaznes-
First cents
Second to third cents
Fourth fifth cents
Advertising per cent OF tota
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17
WAR TARIFF BILL
MAKESEVERYBODY
PAY HIS SHARE
81 300, 900, 900 To Be Raised in
Year by Measure Reported
to House.
BOOST DUTIES; NO FREE LIST

Limit on incomes Reduced to $1,000
for Single Men and $4,000 for Mar
ried Men-Taxes for Heirs Are
lncreased-Tariff Raised
10 Per Cent and Artl-
eles on Free List
Are Taxed 10
Per Cent.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17

Experiments in Ceylon have found
that coconut water, fermented for a
few days, can be used to cEagulate rub
Der.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17
Elrs+ Child Cara

Young Wife-Baby wants the moon.
Young Husband (nervously)-DOn't
let him have 1t. 1t Is said that the
moon causes lunacy in people.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17

"De trouble wifi kickin'," said Uncle
Eben, ''is dat it amt classable with
either marchin' nor fghtin'."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17

Speaking Of economy, the only thing you
will lose by using Dead Shot DR..
Peerys vermifuge, will be Worms or
Tapeworm. One single dose sufficient.
without castor oil in addition. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17

Bruises should be judged solely BY
the way they were obtained.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-05-17
HOW INCOME TAX WORKS OUT

This table is based on an exemption
of $1,000 for heads Of families. For
persons unmarried and not heads Of
families the exemption is $1,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25

Esta blishing precedent in the
state OF oregon which many other
women's clubs are expected 10 fol-
low, the Thursday Afternoon Club of
Pendleton. which is the mother club
OF the state federation. yesterday at
The annual business meeting decided
tn suspend its literary activities dur
ing the next year and to devote it,
time. labor and money owRrd assist
ing the American Red Cross Society
iu providing hospital supplies.
The particular work which the
club has taken upon itself FOR the
next year Is the making OF 25O bath
robes. a task of no inconsiderable
proportions To do this meetings
will hs held weekly instead of fort
nightly a. heretofore. and call meet
iuus In addition will he held IL ne
cessurv To- complete the work. The
meetings will alternate between the
club room OF the library building AMI
tho Ged Gross room in the city hall
or pt the state hospital the latter two
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
Judge Gary Declares Central,
South America, China, Spain,
Scandinavia, Holland and
Switzerland Will Fight Ger
many.
ENEMY STRENGTH ENORMOUS
None Realize Teuton Protection He
Stazcs: All America Fighting In
self Defense for Preservation OF
National Life.

NEW YORK, May 25.--Judge Gary
OF the United States Steel corporation
declared in speech before the Am
erican iron and steel institute that
some or all OF the south and central
American republics, China. Spain.
Scandinavia. Holland and Switzerland
probably will declare war on Ger
many.
The United States didn't desire,
and persistently sought to avoid war.
he said. we entered upon the co
lussa1 undertaking on the highest
moral grounds. None realize the
strength OF the enemy. his numbers,
his protective barriers. his meansNot
rapid mobilization and transfer oi
troops. His supplies are further ad-
vancsd than any other armies ever
have been"
Allies Strength in Right.
The allies greatest element OF
strength is their principle that right
makes right" Gary continued.
We're fighting TO establish firmly
and permanently basis whereby
every international question must be
determined in accordance iwth the
principle Of Justice.
The time money and prayers Of
all civilians must be given to the SOL
dicrs and sailors.
All should Hear Burden.
"Tae pecuniary burdens are very
great All should be willing to sacri-
flee The iron and steel industry Will
cheerfuIly bear its share OF the load
Personal interests should yield to the
necessities of the country we love.
An OF us are fighting in self de-
fense. Life wouldn't be worth living
II ocr flag were permanently furled
ard i an alien enemy subjugated our
country"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
OREGON MOVIE MEN
TO HOLD CONVENTION
Will Take Place in Portland
May 29-30; Movie Stars
to Attend.

A convention Of Oregon picture
theater men will be held in Portland
May % and so. to be closed ON the
evening of the sOth with grand
movie ball. TO which the public has
been invited. The affair will be in
formal The convention will take
place at the MIltnomah Hotel which
will be the headquarters for the dele
gates
Moving picture stars from tsalifor-
mia studios. including Miss Margarita
Fischer the oregon girl who has won
envia hle success in pictures Miss
Dorothy Dalton. the idol Of a mill
lion photoplay fans. ana ]. Warren
Kerrigan. the Beau Brummel ~ tho
screen. viii he there in person.
&. q. MauocS, Of Greuhch and
Matlock. is vice president Of the pic
ture mems organization and he IL
listed for work on important COM
mittres which will meet as soon a.
the convention is called. InaSmuch
as the railroades have arranged fares
to Portland by certificate plan. il Is
anticipated that many movie fans
will take this opportunity To attend
the ban and hohnob with the photo
play stars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
MORE COWBOYS ARE
READY TO JOIN THE
new CAVALRY TROOP
Ten Are Now Awaiting the Return OF
Captain Gjedsted; Choosing of Of
ficers ArouseS Discussion

Cowboys in various parts of the
county and from other points in
eastern Oregon who have heard OF
the raising of a troop of cavalry in
this city are beginning to put in an
appearance and seek a place in the
ranks. This morning two John Day
cowboys arrived. having ridden over
the mountains to Pendleton. In all
there are about ten here now await
, ing the return of Captain Gjedsted In
order to enlist.
CAPTAIN Gjedsted did not arrive
this morning as expected and it is an
ticipated that he VIII return this eve
ming or in the morning. Until he or
another officer of the o n. G. ar
rives there will be no further enlist
ments nor any election of officers.
Choosing of Officers Discussed.
The matter of choosing Officers IS
causing a good deal Of discussion
among those already enlisted II is
probable that the captain and two
heutenants will be elected by the
troop While there does not appear
t. be any active campaigning for the
Jobs. the names of Dell Blancett, Lee
Caldwell. Ben Corbett and James F.
Cooke are being mentioned for the
commissions
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLUB
SUSPENDS LITERARY WORK,
GIVES TIME TO RED CROSS

places being equipped with sewing
machines
Each hostess viii pay 81 and this
win be advanced so that lump sum
Of SIS can be turned over to the Red
cross. A. the beginning Of each
meeting a short program ON current
topics 40 be given.
OfficcTss Rcclestcd.
At the business session yesterday.
the following officers were elected
Tor the ensuing year: President. Mrs
a J. owen. vice president. Mrs r.
NJ. Henderson. secretary. Mrs. W c.
r. Pruitt treasurer. Mrs. p T.. Boy
den. corresponding secretary. Mrs
W u. McNary and auditor. Mrs n
". Hattery.
The departure OF the Thursday
Afternoon club from its CUSTOMARY
line of activity is well within its
riChts and the acceptance Of certain
amount ~ Red Cruss work by all
Womcn's clubs is heing advocated hy
the national officers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
BIG FRUIT CROP
IS IN PROSPECT
Although SeaSon viii he Late for
Every Growing Thing. There Will
BE An Abundance, County Fruit
Inspector Declares.

Prospects right now are bright for
"A bountifuI fruit crop in Umatilla
county. according to w. c Hopson Of
Milton. county fruit inspector who
was in Pendleton yesterday en- route
to Stanfield and Hermiston to inspect
the orchards Of the Umatilla and
Furnish projects.
Though the season will be very late
for fruit as for every other growins
thing. MT Hopson declares there will
be an abundance Of all kinds and va 70
rieties 81 fruits in the east end
where he Is thoroughly familiar with
the situation. cherry trees are heav-
lis laden. he reports. though some
orchardists are complaining that q
good many are dropping. The straw
berry crop. though it will he small
because of reduced acreage. will he
a good one.
So far there have been no killinS
frosts ~ all Save only for the back
ward season. there has been nothin-
tn interfere with the growing Of q
fine crop Of an kinds Of fruits, he
says
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
CLEVERBAD
CHECK MAN
is NABBED
WELL GROOME.D STRANGER AR
RESTED AT DEPOT BH
SHERIFF. TAYLOR.

A well groomed stranger whose
dress and address were such that h-
apparently had no difficulty in cash
ing worthless checks OF large denom-
nations has temporarily at least sus-
pended operations while a guest ot
sheriff T. d. Taylor in this city. The
sheriff met him at the depot this
ILorning as he wJs passing through
Fendleton on No. en- route 10 Colo
RADIO Springs and extended him such
an insisteut invitation to stop Off
with him that he reluctantly con
sented
Uses Name OF II. A. Crawford.
He goes under the name of Il. F.
Crawford. At least he did when he
presented himself at Pasco bank "a
few days ago and introduced himself
as a representative OF the American
T n r CO. His pleasing personality
enabled him to- secure S20O on a
check ON a New York bank and tho
banker even accompanied him to the
train.
Last evening sheriff TAYLOR re-
cyived word from Pascu TO be ON the
CONTINUED on Page -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
West Front NIisinterpreted.

American experts believe the war
will last long The first half million
men are a mere drop in the bucket
Other vast increments must follow
They declare the west front strug-
gle is misinterpreted and unreiiably
reported. They maintain that for
months the American people have
been led astray' in reports of fighting
The allies, they declare, are not maxi
ing the headway reported here.
Spirit Must BE Aroused
Experts say the solution of the sub
marine menace must eventually de-
termine largely where the victory
shall rest, except for what part AM
erica shall play The last fresh man
wins the battle and the last fresh
million men win the war. hence they
declare America must bear a heavy
burden during the next two and pos
sibly three years. The sooner the ma
ton awakens to the truth. and the
enormity of the situation. the better
off it will be.
They believe the apathy will be
overcome when blood begins to spill
They say the country's interest is in
sufficient Draft will get the men.
the experts cav. but their spirit must
be aroused
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
CUNARD LINER
FELTRIA SUNK;
So ARE LOST

NEW YORK. May 25.-EurOpcan
travellers arriving here reported the
Cunard liner FNeltria WIS submarin
cd without warning May 5. The
vessel sank in ten minutes fifty three
including two cOIorcd American fire
men. are missing. An admiralty
yacht rescued 20. Travellers reported
the summarizing OF the armed British
steamer Maine. under American char
ter. and flying the American flag.
All aboard were rescued. They re-
ported also the British steamer Cor
field WIS a submarine victim.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
SPY BILL is
AGREED UPON
BY CONGRESS
Censorship Clause Embodied
Makes it a MiSdemeanOr to
Publish Naval or Military
Position OF US. or Allies

WASHINGTON. May 25.-The espi-
Cnage bill. embodying censorship
clause. was formally agreed to BY
ccnferees The censorship clause
makes il misdemeanor to publish
the positions of naval and military
forces in the United States or her al
lies. 1t is expected to pass both
branches of congress-.
Amendment TO Food Fill.
House republicans forced the ad-
option of an amendment TO the Lever
food bill providing that none who had
been employed by a corporation con-
Victed under the antitrust laws
could be employed by the government
under the ibll The senate finance
committees decision to modify the
ray-as-you-go policy for financing the
war met virous administration oppo-
sition.
Money Must BE BY Taxation.
Poth the president and McAdoo be-
lieve the fun billion eight hundred
thousand dollars must be raised by
taxation on the present generation
Both consider it unsdvisable to fur
ther disturb the money market by at
temuting to launch more bond issues
Bi. Fight PREDICTED.
Renresenative Krtein. chairman OF
the vavs and means committee. de-
cIared he would battle to the enc
any attempt to foist a bond issue on
the revenue bill or otherwise ma =
terially alter its present complexion.
The house and senate committee
tentative agreement TO lop off be
tween three hundred and five nun
dred and fifty thousand dollars from
the taxation program and supplani
this much with bonds will bring
Ing fight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
DIVERS ARE DEALT
EFFECTIVE SMASHES
SAYS LLOYD GEORGE
submarine Menace Handled Better
During Last Three weeks Than at
ANY Corresponding Period.

LONDON. May 25-'We have
dealt more effective blows to the
submarine menace in the last three
weeks than during any correspondents
period" Lloyd-George told the house
OF commons. May ship losses were
probably under April. We're making
satisfactory progress.
He paid an eloquent tribute to the
work OF American destroyers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
MILITIA NOT MUSTERED IN
BUT SUBJECT TO CALL NEED
NOT REGISTER ON 5TH JUNE

WASHINGTON MAY s5.-Thc mi
Itia not mustered into ~crNic,. but
subject Co call don't nerd to rcgi~ts7r
june nnh. acCor,iinE to r,,,un-truc-
tiuu or the registration proclamation
rNplaiut-l nv the United StutC~ pr,p-
,o~t marshal in a trI,-zrau --ut tu al
EuNCruur-.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
cMERR MILLER

WASHINGTON. May 25.-Russia is
out of the war as far as military pow
er is concerned for at least two years.
France is near the end of her man
power. This is the opinion OF Ameri-
can military men and students re-
ports OF American military observers
Britain has considerable punch
left. but the struggle is reaching a
point where the United States must
bear the main burden
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25

The tciceram eNpiain~i that srcgi--
tratiuu regulations don't rs-Iuirt- ths.
registration uf memhs-r- &c ans simIt
srEauiss-d ur r,-ssssuiFssi furts- uiititars
"r naval ~ubis,-t under tirr uthrr ias.-
&C the tnitrt STATE. o. D. ralis-i. sf-
c"rrd ur drauod iuts miIitart 90 na-
Nai -Hrtirr- ul tltf ultud static
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
NnLEST NIcN IN NNTION
To HELP IN DRAFTING

WASHINGTON. May s5.-
The President has called IN"
ahlest men in the nation Tor
help u drafting ana the CON
scriptiuu exemptions. \ beard
composed II nationally known
men s. working here today.
Administration officials favor
decentralization in enforcing
the draft. therefore placing
much machinery in the hands
ur local authorities
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25

VIENNA Man 25.-Fhe Austriahs
are maintaining their supremacy
practically everywhere along the
Italian front respite the most des-
per,t. fighting u is officially stated
1h.. .neu,N.S only Gain Is near Jami-
ann when, th. AuStriauS retired
flvc-eirhths Of mile.
From PLAYA Co. the sea since Wed
u,s,iaN "a itattle extraordinary Is rag
ing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-25
SECTION OF THE AMERICAN
MUNITIONS TRANSPORT IS
ENGAGED IN ACTIVE WORK
Military Men of u. S. Convinced That
Brunt of Struggle Rests With America;
War to Last Long; First 100000 Men
Merely Drop in Bucket" Nation Must
be Awakened to Seriousness of Situation
HENRY WOOD, AT THE
FRENCH HEADQUARTERS,

HENRY WOOD, Al The
FRENCH HEADQUARTERS,
May 25.-America's first
armed force began service at
the front. 1t was a section of
Cne of the American munitions
transport service. Its forty
odd Americans left training
camp last night and are today
carrying shells and munitions
10 the French soldiers.
simultaneously with then
departure, sections two and
three arrived. Two composed
principally of Andover college
men, will enter active service
next week.