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The Washington times., 1918-08-14
WAR PROFITS TAX
STILL UNSETTLED

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
was scheduled to appear before the
House Ways and Means Committee
today TO straighten out the profits
tax tangle, the one thing holding up
completion of the new revenue bill.
McAdoo insists upon an so per cent
war profits tax on the grounds that
1t is the only means to reach prof
teering, some of which must go on
even with Government cognizance.
Paper Profits.
Factories undertaking the manu-
facture of new guns and ordnance
furnish instances OF profiteering re-
garded as more or less justifiable.
American manufacturers for the most
part without previous experience in
this line of work figure for liberal
paper profit to guard against an ac-
tual loss, IL their plans on paper go
awry, it is said.
In the majority of cases, however,
expected profits are realized, and the
Treasury feels that there should be
some way for the Government to re-
cover all but a reasonable part Oh
these excessive gains.
McAdoo is expected to take the
stand that the so to so per cent profit
high. and that the rates in the pres
ent law would leave legitimate normal
business in better shape after the war
than IL the higher rate Is imposed.
Chairman Kitchen, of the commit
tee, is the one member most opposed
to Mc-Adoo's views.
MeAdOo vs.. Kitshin.
McAdoo's appearance today will de-
termine whether he or kitchln VIII
control the action OF the committee:
The committee yesterday in addi-
ton to exempting newspapers ana
periodicals from the 10 per cent leased
war tax and adopting business IL
cense tax, decided for an increase In
the rates on incomes above $4,000 and
inheritances above 81 100000.
Income of United States corpora
tIons made in foreign countries VIII pc
subject to the laws Of that country
and income of foreign corporations
here will fall under the new revenue
bill when it finally becomes law.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
How to Save Food

In these days when the high cost
of living pinches nearly every home,
no waste should be overlooked. One
Of the most fragrant and most easily
by rats. One rat will often do a
hundred dollars damage of food and
property in a single night. and a
careful estimate gives over $500, 0,0oO,-
o0e as the value of foodsruffs de-
strcyed annually by these pests. Ex-
terminate them with Stearns' Elec-
trio Paste and save this enormous
loss of food. A small box OF Stearns'
Electric Paste costs only a few
cents and is usually enough TO COM
pletely rid the house of rats and
mice; also effective against COCK
reaches and waterbUgs.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
ADVERTISEMENT
To Ward OFF Summer
Complexion Ills

To keep the face smooth, white and
beautiful all summer there's nothing
wax. Discolored or freckled skin, SO
common at this season. is gently,
gradually absorbed by the wax and
replaced by the newer, fresher skin
beneath. The face exhibits no trace
of the wax. which is applied at bed
time and washed on mornings.
Greasy creams. powders and rouges,
on the other hand, are apt to appear
days Of excessive perspiration. Just
get an ounce of mercolized wax at
any drug store and use il like cold
cream This will help any skin at
plexion will look remarkably clear,
young and healthy.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
WILL MOB|L|ZEALL
DOCTORS IN j. S.

Mobilization Of the medical men and
women of the nation will begin
shortly by the Volunteer Service
Corps. Every physician, man or
woman, who holds a degree VIII De
enrolled regardless of age, II they are
not now in Government service
DR.. Franklin Martin, chairman OF
the general medical board OF the
Council of National Defense, proposed
the plan which has received the IN,
dorsement of President Wilson. All
enlisted in the proposed organization
will hold themselves in readiness to
serve the Government
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
DC. MAN WRITES PLAY

white Coupons" a musical fantasy
which scored as one of the hits of the
vaudeville season when given its New
York premiere Monday at the Palace
Theater, will be seen here at B. F
sKeith's Theater in the near future.
This production is of particular in
terest to Washington because the
story was written by L. Monta Bell, a
CAPITAL newspaper man. The act is
being produced by Emily Ann Well
man and Jack Morris. a new firm of
producers whose first production,
where Things Happen" is now play
ing.
The music of the act was written
by Henry l. Marshall, composer of
"On the 5:15," Baby Bumble Bee"
and MARY, You're a Little Bit Old
Fashioned"
Barrett Greenwood, last seen in "Girl
o. Nine" is the featured member of
the cast. which also includes Dorothy
Pendleton, Judith VOss. and Billy
Adams.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
BACKACHE KILLS!

Don't make the fatal mistake of
neglecting what may seem to De a
-simple little backache." There isn't
any such thing. II may be the first
warning that your kidneys are not
working properly, and throwing off
the poisons as they should. II this
is the case, go after the cause of
that backache and do Il quickly, or
you may find yourself in. the grip Of
an incUrable disease.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil CAP
sules will give almost immediate re-
lief from kidney and bladder trou-
bles, which may be the unsuspected
cause Of general i'll health. GOLD
MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules are
imported direct from the laboratories
in Holland. They are prepared in
correct quantity and convenient form
to take, and are positively Euaran-
teed to give prompt relief. Get them
at any drug store, but be sure to in
sist on the GOLD MEDAL brand. and
take no other. In boxes, three
sizes.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14

Dollars and Determination spell
Doom for the kaIser-buy War Saw
Ings Stamps. Better 10 have War
Savings stamps in your safe than the
bIOod-stained hands of the kaiser'S
hordes Mt your throat.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
The Removal of a
Hair Growth

.rcm under the arms or from the
face can be easily accomplished.
Go to your druggist and get a
bottle Of MANDO Use it as di-
rected and see the hairs disap-
pear in 2 or minutes. The one
real preparation guaranteed to do
its work properly or get back your
money. Also sold by O'Donnelrs,
Peoples. RikePs. Christiani's.
Ogram's and other good drug
stores
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02
LITTLE FIGHTING
AS HINDENDURC
PLANS NEXT MOVE
British Consolidate Positions
Along Front In Many
Small Actions
GERMANS lombard
ALLIED LINES IN PLACES
Since sday Germans
Have Carefully Avoided
Any General Action
By william Philip simms

(United Press staff correspndent)
With the British Armies in France,
April 2.-Small fighting south of Han
gard wood mas consolidated British
positions.
Southwest of Albert and northwest
of Gavrette, British forces drove off
German patrols which attempted sur
prise attacks.
The Germans heavily bombarded St.
Emile, near Lens with gas shells last
night.
From the Scarpe to Souchez (be-
tween Arras and Lens) there was Ger
man cannonading which was heavier
toward the north.
In Flanders, there was unusually
heavy long range bombardment of the
British rear areas.
Monday IS activities were local in
scope. His commanders obviously re-
ported their armies too badly mauled
to undertake general advance be-
fore they were rested, reinforced and
backed up by ample artillery.
1t is estimated that fifty divisions
100000 men) were used by the Ger
mans between Arras and Moreuil
| kADOub OIL llAlcb III ihu alt llHtJ lllbCbl
Of which received such a drubbing they
are unfit for Immediate use.
The bulk of the enemy is still north
of the Somme. so far as the British
| lines are concerned.
A second blow against Arras is like
ly. All day the German artillery was
busy astride the Scarp.
The enemy has not risked q general
battle since Thursday. The small ad-
vances mdae were seldom accomplished
by direct assault, but by infantry act
ions and thanking of local positions.
An example of this was the occupa-
tion Of the high ground at the conflu-
enee of the Luce and the Avre. A short
sharp fight took Poe, in the Luvre
valley, whereupon the British line was
forced back a shont distance west Of
Demuin. The enemy turned southwark
penetrating the wood north of Moreuil.
Generally, all the fighting for the
past four days has been of the same
character
While Hindenburg is struggling TO
bring up artillery and materials across
difficult country to replace his grog-
gy divisions, preparatory to the next
kick off, there is reason to believe
that another attack will be made on
the north flank, toward Arras and
Vimy. The severest fighting is coming
in the direction of Amiens south Of
the Somme.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02

Washington, April 2.-One year of
war finds America today the banker of
the allies.
In IL months the American people
have poured $4,000, 100000 into the al
lied pool. Of this, nearly half has gone
in outright loans to the various allies.
The international ledger balanced up
about this way today: Indebtedness to
the United States: Great Britain, $2,-
500. 10000 France, 81 ,440,0O0,9 IT.
a1y, $3.50, ,O00,0 900; Russia, $325,000, 900;
Belgium, 500, 100000; and Serbia, $4,000,
600.
To raise this stupendous outlay, the
United States floated two immense Lilo
erty loans, yielding well over $6,00O,OOo-
600; and imposed special war taxes,
chief among which was the raising OF
the postal rate from two to three cents.
The close of this strenuous year finds
the country well launched on a war
savings movement which promises a
large steady income; and marks the
opening of a third great Liberty loan.
Throughout the extraordinary money
drain, every effort has been exerted to
prevent disruption Of the finance mar
ket. The solid basis afforded by the
reeently-created federal reserve banking
system is admitted by financial men
to have been chiefly responsible for the
country's remarkable success in absorb
ing the shock. While the unprecedented
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02
AMERICA IN SINGLE YEAR
BECOMES BANKER OF ALLIES

flotation of securities has reacted in
the normal way to produce general
initiation of prices, there has been no
panic, no extended stringency, and big
funds of investible money are still
available.
The treasury, by policy of recur-
rent issues of short-time certificates,
has kept money flowing freely, and
prepared the way for absorption of the
big long time loans.
More than $2,50O,000,000 of these
short-period treasury certificates were
issued and retired, or converted into
Liberty bonds.
Early upon the nations 3 entrance IN
the war. the need for soldier and sail
or insurance on vast scale became APP
parent. The government, despite tbs
pressure of war financing, at once un-
dertook the work, and evolved alsystem
of war risk insurance which has brought
protection to the families of 93 per cent
Of all men in the armed services OF the
nation. at an average of $1,000 per man.
Russia,s credit Of $32 100000 was
never entirely taken up. When the Ker-
ensnv government collapsed, 1t had
drawn $ls7,oOO,OOO Of the credit. The
rest was being spent for supplies in
this country which never left American
shores, and which have since been taken
over by this government.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02

William Philip Smms summed up the days war news
today when he cabled that "Hndenburg is paying the
allies the compliment of further hesitation"
The British and French official communicates and staff
dispatches from the British and French fronts detailed
only local actions of minor Importance The reports in
fact reminiscent of the long months of trench raid
ing which preceded the present offensive.
Hindenburg apparently is content to hold to what
he has until he bring up his heavy artillery and
allow of his worst shattered divisions recuperate
The Germans even continue to construct trenches at
several points in their lines
The heavy bombardment Of Arras and ST. Pol reported
officially from Paris is accepted further evidence of
German preparation for attempt to break through the
British lines in the vicinity of Arras.
The sheling of St Pol would indicate that the entire
back of Arras for at least 20 miles, Including A-
bigny, is being sprayed by long range guns
Haigs report showed continuation Of the enemy att
tempt to advance toward Amens along the Luce and Avre
valleys. -
Two attacks there he sad were broken up with heavy
enemy losses s@f Il.
The French office also mentioned fighting in that
neghborhood declaring the Franco British forces made
"some progress" last night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02
BERGER, PRO-CERNAN,
MAY WIN VICTORY
At WISCONSIN POLLS
Socialists TraitOrOus Stand
may Be Endorsed by
election u. 5. Senate
By E. L. Earnist

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Milwaukee, Wis, April 2.-Wisconsin
went to the polls today to record her
attitude toward the war and elect a
United States senator to succeed the
late Paul Husting, democrat.
There are three candidates. All de-
mand election because they are for the
war OF against it. They are:
Joseph Davies, democrat, who stands
for single -purpOsed prosecution Of tho
war and unqualified endorsement Of the
Wilson administration.
Irvine L. LenrOot, republican, whose
war stand is identical with Davies
Victor L. Berger, socialist, who is
600 per cent for peace'', and who has
declared that, il elected, he will work
for immediate recall of the American
troops from France.
Behind Berger is said to stand the
combined strength of all elements in
the state opposed to war. The issue be-
tween him and the other two candidates
is sharply drawn.
Berger, in final ante-election edit
orial in his newspaper, the Milwaukee
Leader, stated: "The issue is clear
heaven or hell, peace or war, socialists
or prOfiteers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02
Army In France Many ThOus-
ands Greater Than First
Thought Possible
By Carl D. Groat

HuCou IT6SS SUdII cOrreSpnuenC)
Washington, April 2-America found
dtse9i Today ON the anniversary CT
President Wilson IS request for war on
Germany, a great part of the world
struggle, with a remarkably vast rec
ord Of achievement.
Mere thousands of men are now in
France than army men year ago
dreamed could be put there; American
naval vessels, cruising the submarine
zone, are doing their bit-and a big
one-to stamp "schreckliehkeit" out
of the world; vast army has been
trained and is now being seasoned;
another is about ready to enter camps;
American war wheels are whirring,
grinding out ships, guns, shells, rails
"a tremendous stream of material to
back a growing, enthusiastic army.
And, there is abroad in the land n
war. spirit, deepseated and fervent, 4
spirit born of the realization that Ger
many is now controlled by militaristic
plunderers, who in their madness are
stretching forth their CORY hands to
crush the weaek and the strong and to
make the world unfit and unsafe for
democracy.
Some of America mighty task is
still in the making There have been,
and still are delays in war work. Some
cf our expectations were exploited too
boldly, and there are disappointments.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02
Now That Fighting Has Slowed
Down Review Of Operations
Is Made Possible
By Henry Wood
OTu3ted Press staff correspudeut)

(Un9ted Press staff cOrrespndent)
With the French Armies in the Field
April. 1.-Complete checking of the
German advance renders possible com
prehension Of the stupendousness OF
the enemy's offensive plan.
1t comprised three great simultan.
eous thrusts, each along three import
ant railways, toward three railway, in.
dustrial and political centers.
While the armies composing the Ger
man right wing advanced toward Ar
ras, along the routes through Cambrai
and Buequoy, the center advanced to-
ward Amiens on routes leading from
Bapaume. Vernand and Roye, while
the left wing advanced toward Paris
over the Montdidier-St. just road, the
Roye-Senlis route and the Noyon- Com
piegne highway.
To date the German advance is
checked along all these routes, and
the enemy has modified his objectiyes
aiming merely to capture the railways
running southwark from Amiens, Creii
and Beauvais.
A gigantic battle as raging between
Lassigny and Moreuil for possession
Of the Amiens railways. The complete
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02
FEELS COUNTRY
D#lNG BEST IN WAR WORK

enlisted was most carefully taken care
Of, our destroyer force in year will
be the largest in the world, and the sea
fighters are well equipped with all
kinds Of supplies. All is well with the
fleet as Admiral Mayo sale" /"
Claude Kitchin, Democratic Floor
Leader: 'In my Judgment the United
States has done more in the first year
of the war. than any nation ever
achieved in 50 short space Of time
Congress is due some credit, for with
out the cooperation and support given
the president he and his advisors could
have accomplished little. Undoubtedly
some mistakes have been made, but,
taking the broad view, the errors are
insignificant and the achievements
great"
Senator Lewis, Illinois, democratic
whip: "America can look back on the
first year of the war with conscious
ness Of some lessons well learned, and
she can look ahead with the fullest con
fidence that those lessons will be ap-
piled with the greatest vigor and de-
votion. May she see victory before
the second year has closedl"
Senator Swanson, Va, Chairman
Naval Affairs Committees; "The navy
has made good use of it's time the first
year Of the war. While our destroyers
have made their presence felt by the
undersea pirates abroad, the whole
navy has been moving forward with
rapid strides Our building program
has made magnificent progress, our
quotas are filled. The navy is ready
for whatever is ahead"
Senator Surtis, Kansas, Republican
whip: "The people Of the United
States have followed with patriotism
and self sacrifice where the call of the
nation led. The men who have been
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02
STUPENDOUS GERMAN DRIVE
CHECKED AT EVERY POINT

ness of the check between Lafere and
Montdidier is shown by the fact that
the Germans are now entrenching that
portion Of their lire.
Meantime between Montdidier and
Moreuil, the Germans are still fighting
desperately.
The enemy is rebuilding bridges be-
tween Ham and st. Quentin.
Armored cars mounting guns aided
throughout the allies
strategic retreat, iRfhctiug heavy
losses on the enemy. One returning
from a patrol, discovered q three inch
gun. They killed the gunners and
hooked up the gun to the armored car,
dragging it into the French lines under
heavy fire. Others continued fighting
during temporary breakdowns until
their drivers had again started them.
Prospective soldiers of the classes
of 1919 and 1921 were ordered to evac-
uate their positions before the Ger
man onslaught. They marched to the
rear singing "The Marsellaisep and
demanding permission to fight imme-
diately.
French military officials warmly
praise the Canadians. whose units are
figiSsing with the Frenkh near the
junction of the Franco British lines
and who, with the French, recaptured
Moreuil in one Of the bloodiest bayo-
net charges of the entire war
Moreuil has been. re-taken and re-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02
]. P. ROGERS, BANK
president, DEAD IN
HIS ROOMS TODAY
One Of CiB's Best-Known
Residents Probable Victim
of Heart Disease Friday

John P. Rogers, president of the
United States National bank, was
found dead in his apartments on Com
mercial street, about 10 O'Clock this
morning. Death was probably due to
heart failure, ana as near as can be
ascertained, Mr. Rogers had been dead
about three days when found. The
body was found by F. s. Lamport. his
son-in-law, and d. w. Eyre, vice prest
ident Of the bank, who called at the
rooms to pull down the shades to the
front windows, under the supposition
that Mr.. Rogers had left for San Fran
cisco last Friday.
Mr.. Lamport and Mr.. Eyre noticed
that the shades had not been drawn for
several days, and as Mr.. Rogers had
not been seen since last Friday even
ing and had not called at the bank
for his mail, they believed he had gone
to San Francisco on business. These
trips were customary on the part of
Mr.. Rogers, who had so arranged his
work at the bank that he could leave
at any time.
The two men took the key to the
apartments, and entered by the back
door. Mr.. Rogers coat, overcoat and
hat were found in the accustomed
place, and from the general appearance
of the apartment he had been in his
room for some little time before he
died. The body was found on the floor
of the bath room, and from the posi-
ticn, it was believed that he had been
Iwashing his hands when death occur
red.
The coroner was at once notified OF
the death and the body was taken to
Terwilliger undertaking establish
ment 1t is not believed that an in
quest will be necessary, although one
may be ordered later. From the con
dition of the body, Mr.. Rogers had
probably been dead since last Friday
This is probable from the fact that the
last person to see Mr.. Rogers alive was
lCoIonel f. Hofer, who visited with
him in his rooms about $3.50 Friday
ever ing. Later, Colonel Hofer brought
down q basket Of flowers. but not be.
ing able to arouse Mr.. Rogers, left
them at the door, and later attempted
to call Mr.. Rogers on the phone but
failed 10 get him. In the morning, the
flowers were still at the door, and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-02

Washington = at was just q
year ago tonigh President Wilson
called upon Congress to answer the wal
challenge of Germany-and launch a
task which will go into history as the
greatest ever faced by nation.
From that time on members of the
house and senate earnestly set them.
selves 60 the tremendous effort of
throwing a peaceful nation into the
gear of war power. Here is what some
leaders in this work say today:
Chairman Dent of the House Military
Affairs committee: "The American
people may rest assured that the army
achievements have surpassed the ca
pectations year ago of the most opti.
mistic officials inS Washington. I
look on the Selective Service System
as one Of the great army achievements
of the year"
Chairman Flood of the House Foreign
Affairs Committee: "After one year
of war President Wilson stands out as
the greatest spokesman of democracy
in the world. L believe his information.
al messages in years to come will be
regarded as epoch making events in
the world history.
"Through his open air diplomacy
policy the United States has clearly
explained its unselfish war aims and
has swung neutral opinion to the side
of the allies. That, believe, is one of
the great achievements of the first
year of the war"
Chairman Padgett of the House
Naval Affairs Committee: ''The navy 8
record aor the first year of the war
as shown by tho subcommittee ap.
pointed to investigate it is one of the
most remarkable achievements of the
war
ain no wav was the navy found
wanting. Although the personnel was
increased six times, every man who