The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920, December 31, 1917, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextTHE EVENING NEWS MONDAY, DKCEMUEIt 31, 1017. We wish you all a Happy and rrosoe rous New Year i - at HIS MASTER'S VOICE Victor Records Come in and hear "Liza Jane the great Jazz one-step We have a fine lot of special boxes for sending Records in, and Records for all makes of phonographs. Ott's Music Store cr-c A FROM A MODERN PLANING MILLi " . you can get all sorts of useful and ornamental work all ready to use. If you require a lattice for the porch or arbor you can find as much as you want among our mill work. If you need) railings, or posts, or columns, or doors, or moldings, our mill work will provide them at a moment's no tice. Come, Bee how many things it includes. - THE J. C.FLO OK CO. Roseburg, Oregon. What's Your Plan for 1918? Some Improvements, of course, for It is a law of nature that lack of Improvement is a signal for decay. Consult our Improvement plans.. There's no cost up to the first , load of material and then not nearly so much as some would have you think. KENNEY LUMBER COMPANY 1918. A Friendly Call on New Year's Day Is a good omen encourage It. You might show your apprecia i tlon of it, by serving a glass of S ' NICELY FLAVORED, SPARKLING SODA, From y ROSEBURG SODA WORKS n E TAX IS DUE TOMORROW Unmarried Persons Earning More Than $1,000 a Year Must Fila Report.; COMPLETE OUTLINE LAW Surtax, An Extra Levy, Is Imposed ,. Upon Incomes Above $5000 In. come Tax May be Paid in Installments. (By Associated Press. 1 WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. The great task of gathering income tax and excess profits returns will begin with the new year tomorrow. Every unmarriedi person earning more than $1,000 during tha last year, and every married person or head of a family who made more than $2000 must file with the internal revenue collector of his district a report any time between tomorrow and March 1. He will be notified be fore June 1 of the tax due, and pay ment will be due by June 15. The government expects to receive $1,201,000,000 from Income taxes before July 1, including $666,000,000 from individuals and $535,000,000 from corporations. This is more than one third of the $3,400,000,000 esti mated receipts under the war reve nue act passed by congress at the last session. 0 From excess profits taxes, the gov ernment expects to realize about $1,- 220,000,000 before July 1. The rate of tax for a married man or the head of a family is 2 per cent on the amount of his net income ex ceeding $2,000, but less than $4,000, and 4 per cent on the amount of his net income above $4,000 but less than $5,000. An unmarried person not the head of a family will pay 2 per cent on the amount of net Income above $1,000 but less than $3,000. and 4 per cent on the net Inoom" above $3,000 but less than $5,000. An extra levy, or surtax, in addi tion to the normal tax, is imposed on incomes above $5,000, so that the amount of income between $5,000 and $7500 is subject to a total in come tax, including both normal and extra, of 5 per cent; and between $7500 and $10,000, 6 per cent. The surtax further increases with higher incomes, so that amounts of $1,000,- 000 are taxable at 65 per cent with one per cent additional for each half million up to two million dollars. All incomes over the latter amount are taxable at 67 per cent. Typical income tax levies on heads of families are as follows: Income of $2,500, tax is $10; income of $3,- 000, tax is $20; income of $3,500, tax is $30; Income of $4,000, tax is $40; income of $4,500, tax is $60; income of $5,000, tax is $60. , Unmarried persons would pay in this way: Income of $1,500, tax is $10; income of $2,000, tax is $20, Income of $2,500, tax is $30; income of $3,000, tax is $40; income of $3,- 500, tax is $60; Income of $4,000, tax is $80; income of $4,500, tax is $100; income of $5,000, tax is $120. Taxes may be paid in four install ments between now and June 15, if this arrangement is preferred, but the treasury will open a determined campaign soon to encourage persons to pay their tax In full immediately, and receive interest on the advance payment. A small army of accountants, espe cially trained for the workjn schools conducted by district collectors for the past two weeks, will go into the field beginning Wednesday to assist persons in filing their i returns, and will travel on pre-arranged Itiner aries for a month or more. In addi tion, federal agricultural agents, and representatives of state and county councils of national defense, have en listed in the. campaign of education. By this extensive campaign of educa tion, Internal Revenue Commissioner rtoper hopes to eliminate the chances of failure to file a return through ig norance of the requirements. In fact, officials in charge of the tax gathering machine except to elim inate the usual gruddng spirit of tax payers. They have called this a "lib erty tax," because Its proceeds go to the same war cause as the liberty bond issues, and every effort will be made to encourage the spirit of will ing giving among those on whom the tax falls. About 7,000,000 persons will pay Income taxes, it is estimated, and most will be subject to a direct fed eral tax for the first. time, for less than 500,000 paid income taxes last year under the old law. Tax return forms have been made as simple as possible, those for incomes of. less than $3,000 being especially free from . technical features or inquisi torial items. . Corporations will pay income taxes also, but on a different basis. Their net income is subject to a tax of. 6 per ,cent under the new war revenue act, and certain technical deductions are allowed. Corporation returns are due, between January 1 and March 1, for the calendar year 1917, and com' panles operating on a fiscal year basis must report within 60 days after the end of the fiscal year. Beginning tomorrow also, excess profits returns for the year 1917 will be received from corporations, part nerships and individuals. The last date for the filing of these is March 1, the same as on income returns, -and payment must be made also be fore June 15, except under the fiscal year arrangement. Individuals making more than $6,- uuo during tne year also are subject to 8 per cent tal on their Income above that amount, Independent of the regular income taxes. This 8 per cent levy is imposed on individuals with no capital, or with only nominal capital, euch as professional men with money invested In books, den tists and physicians' instruments, or other equipment. Another kin of tax Is laid on ex cess profits of. businesses having in vested capital. On this basis, taxes on net incomes or profits in excess of certain deductions are at the rate of 20 per cent of the amount of net in come in excess of the deduction and not in excess of 15 per cent on the in vested capital; 25 per cent on the amount in excess of la per cent and not in excess of 20 per cent; 35 per cent on the auiount in excess of 20 per cent and not In excess of 25 per cent; 40 per cent on the amount in excess 25 per cent and not in excess of 33 per cent; and 60 per cent on the amount in excess of 33 per cent. Before a tax is levied on excess profits, for 1917, a business is permit ted to make the same percentage of profit on its invested capital that' it made on its invested capital during 1911, 1912 and 1913, the so-called "pre-war" period, providing this Is not more than nine per cent, andi $3; 000 additional for a corporation or $6,000 for a partnership or indivi dual. These are the deductions which are not taxable. Definitions of terms, particularly the items making up "invested capi tal," have made in a number of re cent regulations issued by Commis sioner Roper. Excess profits taxes and income taxes may be imposed on the same earnings, if they are sufficiently high. The law specifies, however, that the amount of tax payable under the ex cess profits provision may be deduct ed from gross income, before determ ining the net income on which taxes are paid. . - UNCALLED FOR, MAIfc. . Following is a list of letters and cards remaining uncalled for at the Roseburg postoffice, December 31, 1917: Allen, Mrs. Lola Mood; Benson, W.; Becken, Oliver; Black, Elmore (2); Bennett, Frank; Bennett, Mrs. Elsie; Benton, Henry; Collins, Mrs. Belle; Elmor, Walter; Green, Rev. Paul; Heards, Mrs. M. B.; Haring- ton, Miss Ada; Hodson, Jim; John son, R. H. (2) ; King Camille; Kruse, Geo. L.;; Karr, G. W.; Morrison, Mrs. Leonard; McAuley, Ed.; Nelson, Mrs. Floyd; Overholser, Rev.; Parson, Al- evander; Rice, M.; Ryan, W. J.; Stan ton, E. E.; Taft, Ant; Van Schoich, E.; Will, Miss Bel; White, Mrs. Fredi; Wadell, Mrs. C. W. Cards. Bullock, F. E.; . McAlexander, Clarence; North, Mrs. Sara; Shortes, A. H.; Whitsett, Mrs. Susie; West cott, L. A. L. F. REIZBNSTEIN, Postmaster. ADVERTISEMENT FOR PAVING MATERIAL. Proposals will be received by the State Highway Commission at 2 p. m., January 9, 1918, at room 1301, Yeon building, Portland, Oregon, for approximately 31,500 cubic yards of Uase rock 3 in. to 1 in., and 18,500 cubic yards plant rock 1 in. to '200 mesh. The plant rock to be delivered in two sizes, 1 in. to in. and 1 in. to 200 mesh, each in such quantities as required to give aggregate for 3-4 asphaltic concrete wearing course 1 3-4 closed binder course complying with the Standard Specifications of the State Highway Department. The quantities above given are ap proximately to be used for compari son of bids only. Prices should be made f. o. b. cars at quarry. The deparment has its own rail road cars and proposals will be re ceived at any point on the Southern Pacific railroad within 100 miles of Salem, either way. The difference in freight rates will be considered on tabulating propowals received. State definitely from what points delivery is to be made, the switching to the plant from thb nearest point on the main line and all information that will allow us to determine the rela tive merit of the various proposals received. The successful bidder must submit a sample of the material which he proposes to furnish, which will be tested out and if found satisfactory, he will be held to this grade of material. No bid will be considered unless accompanied by cash, bidder's bond or certified check for-an amount equal to at least five (5) per cent of the total amount of the bid. A holdback of 10 per cent on each month's delivery will be made to guarantee the faithful performance of the terms of purchase. All proposals must be delivered in person by the prospective bidder at the place and hour above mentioned. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION, S. Benson, Chairman, W. L. Thompson, Commissioner, E. J. Adams, Commissioner. Attest HERBERT NUNN, State Highway Engineer. dj8 KNIGHTS OF PVTHIAS, Alpha Lodge No. 47, meets every Wed nesday evening, cor. Jackson and Cass Sts. Visitors always welcome. C. A. CHAMBERLAIN, C. C. ROY F, DURBItt, M. F. : - 49. E. WIMBERLY. K. R. S. B. A. Y. Mt. Nebo Homestead No. 1828 meets at Maccabee hall every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Visitors welcome. E, B. PERRINE, F. M. C. W. CLOAKE. por. I. O. O. F Rising Star Lodge No. 174 meets in the Odd Fellows' Temple every Friday evening. Visiting brethren always welcome. J. D. REESE, N. G. ' - CARL W. OHMAN. Rec. Sec M. FICKLE, F. S. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD, Oak Camp No. 125. Meets in the Odd Fellows' hall in Roseburg every 1st and 3rd Monday evenings. Vis iting neighbors always welcome. J. M. THRONE, C. C. M. M. MILLER. Clerk. D-n26 I, O, O. F., Union Encampment No.-O. Meets in uaa Fellows' Temple every Thursday evening. Visiting brethren always welcome. v . K. H. PICKENS, C P. O. H. PICKENS, H. P. OLIVER JOHNSON, R. S. JAMES EWART. F. S. L. O. T. M.- oseburg Hive No. 11, holds regular reviews on second and fouriu Thursday evenings in Maccabee hall. Sisters of other hives visiting in the city are cor dially invited to attend our re views. Maccabee hall on Cass street. BERYL B. OGDEN, L. C. JESSIE RAPP, R. K. I. O. O. F., PhUetarian Lodge No. 8. Meets in Odd Fellows' Temple, corner Jackson and Cass Sts., on Saturday evening of each week, Members of the order in good standing are invited to attend. F. I. PMRRY, N. G. A. J. GEDDES, Ree. Sec. ' J. B. BAILEY. Fin. Sec. A. F. & A. M., Laurel Lodge No. 13. Regular communications 2nd and , fourth Wednesdays each month at Masonic Temple, Roseburg, Ore. Visitors welcome. BENJ. CARO, W. M. W. F. HARRIS, Secy. O. E. S Roseburg Chapter No. 8 Holds their regular meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays in each month. Visiting members in good standing are respectfully invited to attend. MISS MARGARET PAGE, W. M. FREE JOHNSON. Sec'y. REBEKAHS, Roseburg Rebekah Lodge, No. 41, I. O. O. F. Meets in Odd Fellows' Temiple every Tuesday evening. Visiting sisters and brethren invited to attend. MRS. IDA TURNELL, N. G. MRS. TILLIB JOHNSON, Sec. MRS. ELSIE HUMPHREY, F. S. B. P. O. EIKS," Roseburg Lodge, No, 330 Holds regular communica ' tlons at the Elks' Temple on the 2nd anl 4th Thursdays of each month. All members requested to attend regularly, and all visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. CARL E. WIMBERLY, E. R. IRA B. RIDDLE. Sec'y. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE, Rose burg Lodgo No. 1037 Meets Mon day evening of each week, at 8 o' clock in Macacbee hall. All visit ing brothers are invited to attend, W. J. MOON, Dictator, H. O. PARGETER, Sec'y. lllll BANKING OINWITH CLUB ' ' Only a little dime, or a nickel and a little "stick-to-it" is all you need, to get you $127-50 or $03.75. i Bring the dime or nickel into our bank and join our Christmas Banking Club. Then each week increase your deposit the same amount. If you haven't the dime or nickel 3 cents or 1 cent will . do. ' In 50 weoks: 10 CENT CLUB PAYS 8127.50 5 CENT CLUB PAYS C3.75 ; . 2 CENT CLUB PAYS 25.50 1 CENT CLUB PAYS 12.75 Or if you are "flush" right now begin with the largest pay ment and decrease your payments each week. AVe also have 50 cent, $1.00 and $5.00 6r more clubs where you pay in he same amount each week. i We add 3 per cent interest. ' . - V k First State & Savings Bank Roseburg, Oregon Give Something ELECTRICAL For That Belated Present Douglas County Light and Water Co. THAT OLD INDIAN Chief Rain-In-The-Face Would run for nobody. But his oldest son Bad-Cold-In-The-Head Is pretty sure to run all the time, unless you drive him out with t 25c Worth of Rexall Catarrh Jelly STOP rax THE GRAND HOTEL JNathan HO rentins CASS STREET ROSEBURG I I Fullerton Tie JVggSsS Jfyr Building FROM Perkins LODGE DIRECTORY. WOMEN QP WOODCRAFT, Lilac Circle No. 49. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday evening of each month at Odd Fellows' hall. Visit ing members in good standing aro invited to attend. DORA GILBERT, G. N. CLARA CAWLFIELD, Clerk. EAGLES, Roseburg Arte meets in their hall on Jackson St. on 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month, at 8 o'clock. Visiting breth ren in good standing always wel come. J. C. KOENIG, W. P. B. F. GOODMAN, W. Sec Our Store Will Be Closed All Day Tuesday New Years Day Peoples Stapjply Co