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Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17

On excess of more than $15O,OOO,
but not exceeding $250,OO0, IN per
cent.
On excess Of more than $25O,O0O.
but not exceeding $450,O00, 2 per cent.
On excess of more than $3.50, 900, but
not exceeding $1.OOO,0OO. 21a per cent.
On excess of more than 81 900. 900.
but not exceeding $2,O0O.OOO, 3 per
cent.
On excess of more than $4,000, ,O6O,
but not exceeding $S,0OO.000, 81 per
cent.
On excess Of more than $3,000,000,
but not exceeding $4,OOO,OOO. 4 per
cent.
On excess of more than $4,000, 600.
but not exceeding S5,000,00O, Az per
cent.
On excess Of more than $5,OOO0OO
but not exceeding $S,OOO.OOO. per
cent.
On excess of more than $S.OOO 900,
but not exceeding $11,OOOOOO per
cent.
On excess of more than $11 900, 900.
but not exceeding s15OOO.OOO, 10 per
cent.
On excess of more than $4,000, 900.
16 per cent.
The income tax schedules were not
changed except for the determination
to place an 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, 1915, 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
per cent and 5000.
Liquor Touched Up.
The tax on spirits. whisky and SIM
liar beverages has been increased to
1920 per gallon.
The tax on beer is $2.75 per barrel.
The tax on rectifers is 10 cents per
gallon.
The tax on tobacco has been dou-
bled.
The taxes on cigars have been ad-
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
ly 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 15 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 to
the following:
Two cents a pound on second-class
mail IN nrSt ana second zones.
Three cents pound on second-class
mail in the third and fourth zones.
Five cents pound on second-class
mail in the fifth and sixth zones.
Six cents a pound on second-class
mail In the seventh and eighth zones.
Religious. fraternal, labor and agri-
cultural papers not operated for profit
were put on a straight one and one
half-cent-a-pound basis.
The old regulations concerning the
free distribution Of small papers with
In the county were unchanged.
tax Of per cent was inserted in
the bill on pleasure boats.
Musical instruments costing less
than SO each, were exempted from
the provisions of the per cent tax on
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17
Mine Eehoe. Voice 10 rIme..

There are many salt mines in Tran
sylvanla. The ones In Marosujvar pro-
duce, says the National Geographic
Magazine, hundred million pounds Of
salt year. In the one at Tordo there
is gallery known as the Joseph gal
lery, where one may hear his voice
echoed and re-echoed 10 times.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17
YES! MAGICALLY!
C0RNS LIFT OUT
WITH FINGERS

You say to the drug store man.
"Give me a small bottle Of freezone."
This will cost very little but win
positively remove every hard or soft
corn or callus from ones feet.
A few drops Of this new ether COM
pound applied directly upon q tender.
aching corn relieves the soreness In
stantly, and soon the entire corn or
callus. root and all, dries up and can
be lifted OF with the fingers.
This new way to rid ones feet Of
corns was introduced BY q Cincinnati
man. who says that freezone dries In
q moment, and simply shrivels up the
corn or callus without Irritating the
surrounding skin.
II your druggist hasn't any freesons
toll him to order q small bottle from
his Wholesale drug house for you.-adv,
He May Have Been, A. That.
II have heard that Mrs. 0ailbird's
husband IL literary man." said Miss
lima Senttes. -.
"Gee. that gives me some snappy
news. Where did you hear 1T" asked
her friend. 4as,, .lr :.
"Why, It must be true. heard faith
er say he was bookmaker."
It is no use to hurry II you are TO
ing in the wrong direction.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17

It Is no use to hurry II you are 70.
Ing in the wrong direction.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17

PATENTS Es:;s; ;!;;:: ]: Is Ss:;;ss:: ss:s: e:
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17
Get Eggs From South Africa.

South Africa has laid the founda-
ton of large trade in eggs with Great
Britain. Recently there has been a
very large arrival of eggs from South
Africa to London. Several small con-
signments have been shipped previous
ly, but this is the first one marketed.
The eggs are said to be Of exception
ally good quality.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17

The Inheritance tax--starts with
one-half Of l 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 excesses in grad
uation as follows:
Inheritance Tax Scale.
On excess of more than $4,000, but
not exceeding $15O.0OO. per cent.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17
when Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

:: Il: SS: S;1'; !;
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17

gymnasium, various social clubs, cof-
fee house, day nursery. etc. Jane
Addams, head of the Hull House, was
born at Cedarville, H., In 1850.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-17
His Job.

Hls Job.
"Judge. you know I amt guilty
won't you give me another trialr'
pleaded the frequent offender.
"Surely, I'll give you another II you
get into this court again. Ten dollars
and costs"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
Farewell to Missionary
Just Sailing For China

A reception and farewell service to
DR.. A. r. Welsh, OF Battle Creek. Mich
igan. will be held in the Harris Street
United Evangelical Church, corner OF
Harris and Susquehanna streets, We'd
nesday evening at 7.45 o'clock DIR.
Welsch will sail for Changsha, China,
with DR.. c. NJ Dubs, on April 2S. He
will serve as a medical missionary un-
der the board of the United Evangeli-
cal Church.
The program Includes: Introductory
words, the Rev. @. L. Schaum. pastor of
Harms Street Church; opening mesA
sage by Bishop II. b. Hartzler. presi-
dent of the Board of Missions, who
will preside at the meeting; singing,
congregation: prayer. the Rev. w. M
Stanford. editor of Sunday School Lit
erature; solo. Mrs. Estella N. Stein
metz; Scripture lesson. the Rev. George
OFT. editor Die Evangelische Zeit-
schrift;" address, the Rev. b. II. ME-
bel, corresponding secretary of the
Missionary Society: address, the Rev. l.
+. Dunlap, missionary to China, home
on furlough; introduction of DR.. A. r.
Welsch and his wife. newly appointed
missionaries; singing; benediction. the
Rev. A. Il. Hangen, pastor Park Street
United Evangelical Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
Mrs. Louis A. Drumheller
Heads the Walking Club

Mrs. Louis A. Drumheller was elect
ed president of the Harrisburg Walk
ing Club yesterday afternoon at the
annual meeting held at the home of
the retiring president, Mrs. Ralph w.
Dowdell, 1919 Whitehall street. Other
officers elected include: Mrs. George
z. Barnitz, first vice-president; Mrs.
William Nelson, second vice. president;
Mrs. w. +. Paul, recording secretary:
Mrs. Harry Crane, corresponding Sec
retary; Miss Edith Sible, treasurer,
and Mrs. r. w. Dowdell, director of
routes.
The club is planning a large card
party for charity on the afternoon of
April 80 in the Board of Trade Their
meetings have been most successful
the past year, a special feature being
the study of Pennsylvania history un-
der the direction of a committee of
which Mrs Samuel u. Shope is chair
man. Among the clubs recent contri-
buttons to charity was an electric
washer for the Nursery Home, a much
needed gift.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
The Getter Bible Class
Meets at Fisher Home

The regular monthly meeting of the
c. C. Getter Bible Glass of the Market
Square Sunday school was held last
night at the home of Brenneman
Fisher, 525 Race street. George Kline,
president of the class presided.
A resolution was unanimously adopt
ed that each member pledge himself
10 bring visitor or new member on
Easter Sunday to swell the class ell
rollment and big" class is looked
for, the total enrolment now is 20.
Charles Hartwick is chairman of the
membership committee.
Those present were: Clifton Nc
Curdy, Earl Houser, Charles E. Kautz,
George Sanders, Charles Hartwick,
Herman Halk, John Taylor, Ed. Hart
wick, Brenneman Fisher, Fred Foer-
ster. George Kline and c. c. Getter,
teacher.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
Country Club Meeting
To Be Held This Evening

The annual meeting of the Country
Club of Harrisburg will be held this
evening in the first floor hall of the
Board of Trade Building, at 8 o'clock.
Members of the Board of Governors
will be elected and other business of
Importance transacted. The following
have been named for the three-year
term of the Board of Governors:
Quincy Bent, Lesley McCreath, Frank
Payne, r. Boone Abbott and John C.
Herman.
The old club at Coxestown was
opened yesterday with its golf links,
and few enthusiasts went out to look
things over Everyone is anxious to
see the new club at Fort Hunter COM
pleted and as soon as the weather is
favorable outside work can go on.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
Central High Society
Meets With Miss Speakman


Miss Evelyn Speakman entertained
the Senatus Populusque Romanus So
ciety of Central High school last even-
ing. Mt her home. 709 North Seventeenth
street. The program prepared by the
entertainment committee was apened
by classical readings by Miss Speak
man and Miss Mary Elizabeth Dietrich.
Paul Selsam then told the story of the
first book of Virgil followed by Dom
aid Dallman and Harry Nell. sketching
the second and third books, respective
ly Songs were sung and refreshments
were served to: Miss Mary Katherine
McNiH. faculty adviser Miss Helen
Kelly, Miss Nora Lippi Miss Louise
Johnson. Miss Mary Dietrich, Miss
Getha High, Miss Sabra Clark, Miss
Margaret sWingeard and Miss Speak
man, Donald Dallman, Bernard
Vert. Paul Selsam, Frank With
crow. Harold Martz, Harry Nell, Ken
meth Downes. James Daugherty and
Emory Hartman. Meetings are held
monthly, the next one to be at Dau-
phin. with Miss Sabra Clark.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
@l|A@ NJ I,e,ss1,yc.. Se>ssl,
asR zzS!
Springtin1e
in the Shops

Empire effect with ribbon drawn
through eyelets at the high waist lire
is particularly sweet and sells for just
59c. Other pretty dresses range in
price from soc up. Socks for chill
dren of all ages are also shown at
this shop, those with bright colored
tops in striped and block effects being
particularly stylish and pretty, and
the prices are most moderate.
White Footwear
White footwear is daily becoming
more popular and at the Walk over
Boot Shop. 226 Market street, COM
plete and most attractive assortment
of smart models in white boots is
shown. There is an exquisite boot of
white French kid, beautifully design
ed and finished, which sells for
$1,000, while new white buck boot,
just received is equally smart for
spring and summer, and looks par
ticularly well with Easter suits. This
boot sells for $1,000. The assortment
at popular prices is most interesting,
and beautiful boot of a fine white
cloth with plain vamp and Louis
Cuban heel is very attractive and sells
for just $3.50.
The Easter Hat
Nothing is more popular for Easter
in millinery than the smart black
liseres in big, graceful shapes trimm-
ed with bits of burnt goose, burnt
peacock and the beautiful glycerined
numidi, which is so smart this sea-
son. In the French Room at AS
trich's, Fourth and Market streets,
some perfectly stunning creations are
shown in exquisite shapes, rolling,
flaring, dropping, and in such variety
that a becoming model is assured, A
feature of this display is the wide va
riety in stylish designs offered at
$1,000, and no two of these hats are
alike. The new models in horsehair
are oharmingly lacy and attractive,
while hats in the new colorings are
shown in delightful assortment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS
THE 'DANSANT OF
THE JUNIOR AIDS
Emulate Their Seniors by Rails.
ing Money For Red Gross
Work

The Junior Aid Society has learned
that there are other ways of raising
money for charity besides the Rum
mage Sale as a medium. That ex-
plains their The Dansant to be held
at the Civic Club Tuesday, April 10,
from 3 until o'clock. The proceeds
Will be used in carrying on the Red
Cross work of the society.
Miss Eliza Bailey, the president,
with the committees and chairmen,
including Miss Darthea Davis, in
charge of sandwiches; Miss Lydia A
Kunkel, cake; and Miss Alice Lescure,
chairman, of the flower committee are
working arduously to make the affair
worth while. Judging from the sue
cess of the bazars and plays which
the society have given, the success
of the The Dansant is assured. The
commlttee-in-charge and the members
as well desire the cooperation of
their friends who have so generously
aided them on other occasions, in or
der that their record of successful
undertakings may be maintained.
A special meeting was held at the
home of Miss Eliza Bailey, the presi-
dent, Third and Maclay streets, at
which various details We're arranged.
An unusual feature of the The Dansant
will be the competitive dancing for
all the guests. The winners will be
awarded prize which will not pub
hcly known until presented to the
fortunate dancers. The prizes for the
competitive dancing will be awarded
by Vance Mccormick and Ross A.
Hickok, who will act as judges.
Bridge tables will be arranged in
the Tongue for those who do not
dance. Mrs. Charles l.. Bailey, Mrs
William E. Bailey, and Mrs. Roy P.
NJ. Davis will preside at the tea table.
Everything that goes to make the
event a success has been done and the
committee in charge ask a general
and hearty response from the public
to repay their efforts.
Tickets may be secured from any
of the members or at Roses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
UNIVERSITY CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS
Reports Show Excellent Con
dition of Organizations
First Year w

The University Club of Harrisburg.
incorporated in May 1916, last evening
entered upon the second year of it's
activities in a healthy financial con-
dition and with plenty of enthusiasm
for the future. The occasion was the
election of officers and directors for
the year. discussion of plans for the
organization, and a resume of the first
year of the clubs existence.
Arthur Il. Brown and Henderson Gill
bert were reelected president and vice.
president from the newly elected board,
four members of which were chosen to
serve for three years, four for two
years and four for one year, as follows:
Mark T. Minor, Arthur L. Brown, Ed
ward j. Stackpole. Jr. and DR.. H. NJ.
kirkpatrick, for four years; Mercer B.
Tate, Percy Grubb, Henderson Gilbert
and Jackson Herr Boyd, for two years;
Eugene Miller, II. K. Omwake! David e.
Tracy and B. Frank Mead, for one year.
The board will meet on Monday even
ing. April 9. at the club rooms. to or
ganize and elect secretary and treas
urer, and to transact other business.
President Brown prefaced the meet
ing with a few remarks complimentary
to Secretary Mark T. Milnor, to whom
is attributed in greater part the sue
cess of the first year. Mr.. Milnor
sketched briefly the history of the club
and Treasurer L. ]. Stackpole, Jr.. re-
viewed the financial condition of the
organization, stating that it was in
healthy shape. II. r. Omwake read
report on the activities of the club for
the year. Mercer B. Tate was then
made chairman of the committee on
the first annual outing, to be held later
in the spring. The meeting adjourned
after a general discussion of the flu
ture policy of the club and the sug-
gestion. which will be taken up at the
next board meeting, of holding peri
odical monday luncheons through the
summer months. The membership o.
the club now totals over $50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03

Have you seen the charming COM
bination of wall paper and hangings
in lavender and violet tones shown
in the window of the Blake Shop,
225 N. Second street? This window
always shows lovely and artistic
wonderful offerings within, and the
advice of this shop in redecorating
or planning now home is invaiu-
able to those who admire artistic
beauty. They can make over q room
entirely, repainting and finishing the
woodwork, papering the walls, fur
nishing rugs and hangings, and up
holstering old furniture so as to cover
the worn parts with pretty bits of Gre"
tonne, linen or silk to match the hang
ings, SO that the room often looks
prettier than when it was new.
The Sociable Coffee House
The coffee houses of Europe were
the meeting places of friends, and
the mecca for sociability among all
classes of people and many tourists
came back to tell us of the wonder
full coffee, which was served in some
of these coffee houses. The coffee
house is an institution which might
well be developed in our own coun-
try for we have here coffee, deli
cellent quality and pungent fragrance
that delights the connoisseur, and
this coffee is sold by the Grand Union
Tea Co., 208 n. Second street and
the price is most reasonable. while
the fact that the coffee is roasted
fresh every day adds to it's delicious
flavor, i
Easter FfocI1s for Children
The dearest little white dresses for
children are shown at the womans
exchange. Third street at Herr, and
these charming little frocks are made
up and stamped so that they can be
daintily embroidered and be ready to
wear on Easter morning. The pat
terms are delightfully."- pretty, one in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
CommOnweal Club Officers
Elected Last Evening

| The following officers were elected
last evening by the Commonweal Club
| in annual meeting at the Y. w. c. A.:
President Miss Celia HinkIey; vice
president, Miss Edna Kugler; secretary
Miss Ella S. Yost; treasurer Miss Mabel
Dibbs; committee member, Miss Mabel
Leidigh. The remainder of the COM
mittee will be appointed by the new
president.
DR.. j. j. Mullowney spoke of China"
! where he had a residence of many
years. and it was announced that the
Red Cross sewing class will meet this
evening in the committee room. Miss
Laura Young, a special Y. w. G. A.
worker, in town for few days, gave
| many suggestions to the Commonweal
about methods of work. Miss Kugler,
who has been president for the past
year, declined reelection to the regret
of everyone, for she has brought the
| club to its present successful condi-
tion through her great interest and
earnest work In its behalf.
John Cunkle Shopp of $40 North
Third street, q student of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, is expected home
to o-morrow for the Easter vacation.
DIR. ]. George Becht and Congress
man Edgar Kiess of Williamsport are
home after fortnight's pleasure trip
to Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Lamsden of
Jersey City are in town for brief stay
with relatives in the West End.
Miss Georgiana Dunn left this morn
ing for Pittsburgh to remain over
Easter with her sister, Mrs. Gerald X.
Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Paul Gardner, OF
Cleveland, Ohio, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Warner, of Green street,
for a few days.
Miss nellie Garner has gone home to
Altoona after visiting her cousin, Miss
Maude White of North Second street
for the past month.
Ralph Evans. a student of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Evans.
I'LL Market street during the Easter
recess.
Mrs. Joseph Shisler. recent bride
who is living at Williamson, Pa, is
visiting her parents, DIR. and Mrs, c. ].
Manning, for a few days.
Miss Helena Rupert of Pittsburgh, is
stopping for a while with her sister,
Mrs. Roy Kennedy, of Market street
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh f. Arment. of
Pittsburgh are in the city to remain
over Easter with their relatives Mr..
and Mrs. Owen Ridgway, of Green
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis X. Harper, OF
Philadelphia, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anson Pritchard, of North Sec
ond street.
Miss Jo Motter is home from New
York. where she studied floral art and
is opening THE Century Flower Shop"
at 311 Walnut street. tomorrow
- Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Radciiff, of
Washington, D. c.. went home this
morning, after a brief stay among old
friends in the West End.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
RED CROSS GIRLS
IN THE CONCERT
Wearing Uniferm of Their Or
der, Six Qualified Nurses Will
Usher For Madrigal Club

An interesting part of the Madrigal
Clubs concert next Tuesday evening,
April 10, for the benefit of the Red
Cross. will be six young women of the
city, who have qualified as Red Cross
nurses, wearing their new uniforms
and ushering. They will include Miss
Dora Wickersham Coe, Miss Sara
Denehey, Miss Frances Bailey, Miss
Emily Bailey and two others to be
selected.
The program given in the Fahnes-
took hall at S:15 o'clock will be large
and varied. with beautiful choruses by
the club under the direction of Henry
A. Kelker Jr., Sara Lemer, violiniste;
Mrs. H. II. Rhodes. of Middletowr,
pianiste, and George Sutton, baritone.
There is a general admission of one
dollar, no reserved seats. Tickets for
sale at Siglers, 80 North Second
street; Roses, Second and Walnut
streets and from members of the Red
Cross Society Mondays and Thursdays
at headquarters, in the Public Library.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
HOME FROM FLORIDA.

Mrs. Ellen B. Bishop of Second and
Hamilton streets, with her niece Miss
Grace Ensminger, Second and Chest
nut streets, who spent the winter at
Miami, Florida, are home, enthusiastic
over their stay. Mrs. Andrew Dill
niger. 1917 North Second street, and
Mrs. George p. Barnitz, of Boas street.
who visited in Miami for several weeks.
have also returned to this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
CoxEsToWN CLAss ELECTS

The Willing Workers class OF the
Coxestown Methodist Church, taught
by Mrs. Parker, met last evening at
the home of Miss Elsie Bowman, when
the following officers were elected:
President, Miss Helen Houseris vice.
president, Miss Esther Sponsler; sec
retary, Miss Beatrice Norton. treas
urer, Miss Edith Norton. A social
time followed, with refreshments.
Others present were the Misses Violet
Matzinger, Ruth Corl, Margaret Hep
ford and Mrs. Parker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
CHURCH RECEPTION TONIGHT

The official boards of the Market
Square Presbyterian Church have ar
ranged a reception this evening for the
new members, numbering over two
hundred, who have come into the
church the past year. Music and adj
dresses will be followed by refresh
ments. A full attendance of all church
members is urged.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
GUEST FROM SOUTH

N. Henry Emmons, of Knoxville,
Tenn, who with his family will re-
move in short time to Atlanta, Ca,
spent the weekend with the Rev. DIR.
and Mrs. James Fry Bullitt of Ridg-
way, Bellevue, en- route to his home
from Boston, Mass.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-03
RETURNED MISSIONARY HERE

The Rev. Charles II. Evans, of
Akita, Japan, spent several days as
the guest of the Rev. DR.. and Mrs.
James Fry Bullitt, of Bellevue. Dur
ing his stay here he occupied the pull
pit of the st. Andrews Episcopal
Church Sunday morning, that of the
st. stephens in the evening and ad-
dressed the Sunday school of the st.
Pauls Church in the afternoon.