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6 THE JIQUXiyO OREGOXIAy. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1912. - TAX COMMISSION MEASURES FRAMED Board ' Works Harmoniously j and Labors Are Com pleted Early. 'COME AMENDMENT URGED Model Inheritance Lv and Exerap ' flon of Personal Effects tn Ao ' tnal To Are Inclnded In Proposed Change. SALE.M. Or. Feb. 11. (Special.) Tha pmtrramuie aa outlined In The Or Io nian this mornlnf for the commit ta to prepare tax lawa for ubxnlton to a vote of tha people at tha next general fc:lon wit carried out practically aa predlrted. alUiourh rather than tha lor.r aeenlon which was expected by the members they unexpectedly completed their labors todjy. . The propaganda aa outlined Includes the proposed Income tax constitutional amendment: the model inheritance tax law. an exemption of all household fur niture and personal effects in actual use. and an exemption of both unse cured andaecured notes. The plan of tha income tax amend ment has bee n outlined. In form It will be substantially aa follows: Ar ticle 1. section lb "Taxes may be Im posed on Incomes from whatever source derived, and classification may be made based on sources of Income; such taxea may be proportional, or graduated and progressive, and reasonable exemptions msv be provided. This form may be sltarhtly chanced, bat It will remain substantially as above. The model Inheritance tax law Is the lu w which was adopted by the State of New York and approved by the Na tional Tax Association. The form of the w York law will be used with the same classlAratlon of property and rales. It Is estimated that this Inheri tance tax law will Increase the reve nues from that eource several thou sands of dollars annually. The New Y ork law was passed In July. 1S1L Tha law recognises the principle of Inter state comity and eliminates the possi bility of double taxation. I The exemption of all householders' furniture and personal effects contem plates those that are In actual use. The propoaed exemptions for arttaana and mechanics tools and for farmtnrc uten sils were not adopted, aa expected, the committee feeltna: that the plan for exemption of personal effects and householders' furniture Is- sufficient Tor the time betntr. The plan for exemption for secured and unsecured notes from taxation, and all credits where taxation of same would amount to double taxation, cov rrs the much-discussed and much-ma-lismed system of taxation of mortgage notes. While It la much more exten sive than that, members of the com mittee aay that the plan provides for a comprehensive and effective working system of exemption of mortgage notes, and the committee Is satisfied that un der the bill aa It will be worked out. those who are opposed to the taxation of the mortgage notes and other un secured notes aa well aa credits, will find It to their liking. Theaa four bills cover the work dona by the Commission, and it la probable that no mora meetings will be held. The work of framing tha bills and preparing- them for submission to tha peo ple will be left largely with the State Tax Commission, and It la propoaed to have tha bllla printed and probably dis tributed when they are 'finally printed and in proper form. TAX TALK IS ItEXD TO BE JOKE nedJH-tWm Next Tear Not Due to State Board I Averted. SALEM. Or.. Feb. IS. (Special.) The recent atatementa of Governor West, made both here and In Portland that "tha Stale Board will see that tha taxes next year are one-half of tha taxes of this year, have been taken as something of a Joke about the Cap itol, considering the fact that thsra are probably a half a doaen men in tha etstehouae who are able now to tell ap proximately what tha levy tor next year will be. The board haa practically no control over the levy, although It stakes It. There are certain stipulated expendi tures which must be levied for. and the State Board of Tax Commissioners makes provision for them In the levy. LAst year the levy waa about half of what It la this year. Tha same eon dtMon will exist next jeer and tha lvy will be about half of what It la this year. Just prior to the leatslatlv session a levy Is made which It la deemed will be sufficient to carry tha state through fir tha ysar. At the end or that year t-1e board makes up a sufficient Isvy to pay for tha excessive appropriations which might ba made by tha legislative assembly. . Last year something lees than $1.0. eee waa paid In taxea. Thla year some thing over tl. 000. 004 will be paid, aa the legislative assembly made such large appropriations that the levy for uite waa correspondingly high. Governor West said that he appreci ated the situation as put up to htm. and that tn hla atatement here and In Portland ha Intended mora to convey the Idea that the taxpayers would have !aa taxea to pay next year than they have to pay this year. i "However, the State Board doaa In tend to cut down tha taxea tn tha rutura and wa hope, by saaviaa: the ap propriations to ba asked from tha LesT-le-ature to the loweat notch, to decrease the levy In 114 aa well aa In 11I." WIDOW NAMED ASSESSOR San Joa Wanxam Gets) Biaband'i Job M $4000 Per Tear. - I SAN JOB. a!.. Feb II. Tha Board nf Saprvlwrs appointed today Mrs. Elizabeth W. spltxer County Assessor tn succeed her husband, the !ate A. L. drt'er. The Assessor drawa a salary of S44M a year. The Suparvtsors also appointed Mrs. Lriija a. B. Cox a member of tha eleo ti '-a board for a special election to ba held on March II. NEW INSTRUCTORS SOUGHT president Poster, of Reed College, I to Go Ernst for Six. i Announcement that alx new Instruc tors are to ba added to the faculty of Reed College was made yesterday by President Foster. Ir. Fostsr will leave February 21 for the Eaat for a alx weeks' Tlait for the purpose of engag ing new members of the faculty. The rhalra ta be filled are those of ancient ! languages, romance languages, physi cal education, history, physics and chemistry. Dr. Edward O. Slsson. head of tha department of education In the Uni versity of Washington, who will have the same depsrtment In Reed College next September. Is to arrive Thursday from Seattle to confer with Dr. Foater concerning the department of educa tion here. Among the quetslons to be considered are the requlreraenta for admission, courses of study and tha revision of the catalogue. Dr. Eisson Is to deliver a lecture at Reed College Friday morning at 11 o'clock on "Abra ham Lincoln. At meetings held last week by stu dents of Reed College members of the student councils for men and women were chosen. These two councils, con sisting of three members each, will act aa representatives of the students in all affairs relating to atudent customa and student projects. These councils will pass upon all questions which may arise under tha honor system of con ducting examinations, which was unanimously adopted by the atudent body several weeks ago. The mem bers of these councils are: Men stu dents W. H. Boddy. J. M. Howes. D. K- Brace. Women students Ada C VANCOUVER COUPLE WHO CELEBRATE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. : r -- . 1 ! i ' ' -s't MR. A-VD MR- McCown. Alma V. Bufton. Evelyn Fatland. Dr. Foster says the tmprosslon that Reed College would admit only fresh men next year, as la tha case at pres- m iHn- mm fiwf.nt, will ha admitted to sophomore and Junior standing next septemDer. Proofs of the first annual catalogue V K n .n..ut m Fwf . 1 r the bands of the printer. The completed catalogue la iti m ibsucu i m c w uao. Thla will ba followed by an Illustrated bulletin giving a number of views of the projected development of the grounds and buildings of the college and detailed plana of tha dormitory. BRIDGE PLANS ARRIVE TRAJfTS-COLCMBIA STTirCTOiE WILL COST $1,980,000. Ralph Modjeskl, of Chicago, Say Raaenle Type of Draw Would Be Store Economical. VANCOUVER. Wash, Feb, IS. (Spe cial.) Tha plana and sketches for tha propoaed bridge across tha Columbia River, between Vancouver and Port land, were received bera from Ralph Modjeskl of Chicago, by 3. P. Btaple- ton. chairman of the bridge committee, yesterday. In the letter Mr. Modjeskl estimated the cost of the bridge at ll.fS0.000. which Includes tha trestle approach on tha Oregon aide. I rind that It probably will ba more economical to use a baaoula type of drawspan In thla bridge, on account of tha axceaslva coat of pivot pier and draw protection for awing draw," wrltea Mr. Modjeska. "and 1 have as sumed that .the Government would ap prove a drawspan opening of the same length aa that provided in tha Broad way Bridge In Portland. "The drawing ahows a bridge of sev en spans. I7j fset center to center piers, and baaoula span 2(5 feet, each center to center of piers, total length of steel structure tn the main bridge being 1SS0 feet. Tha estimate is based on a 24-foot roadway between curbs. A trestle Is included In the estlmats. from the west side of the main chan nel at Harden s Island across Columbia Slough and across tha flats to Port land. DEATH THREAT ALLEGED Girl Involved la Cbaxa-e Made Against Rose burg Farmer. ROBE BUTRO, Or. Feb. it. (Special.) Otey Boone, a prominent farmer, re aiding so miles eaat of Roseburg. was arrested here late today on a charge of attempting to extort 1100 from George Adam a. a well-to-do neighbor. Following hla arrest Boone waa ar raigned before a magistrate and fur nished ball assuring hla appearance In court tomorrow. According to tha story told by Adams tonight. Boone visited his home lata yesterday, and after accusing him of a serious crime, demanded f 100. Adams refused to deliver the money, where upon Boone Is alleged to have threat ened him with death. Noticing that Boons waa armed with an ex. and be ing afraid that ha would carry his threat Into execution. Adams hastened from the scene and later came to Rot. burg and reported tha Incident to tha officers. i While the officers refuse to make publle the entire transaction, they ad mit that a It-year-old girl residing east of town Is mentioned in the affair and will be closely questioned prior to holding the preliminary examination. Boone refuses to discuss hla arrest tonight, other than denying that he la guilty of the crime charged In the complaint. Both Boone and Adams have resided in this lo-allty for many years, the former being a member of one of Douglaa County's pioneer fam ilies. Owing to the prominence of tha persona Involved the arrest haa caused a aenaatton In thla city, and It Is pre dicted that the preliminary hearing will ba attended by a large crowd. la Maa11asone roonaeya were exposed as the euoetune and died In shout "5 mtnutea. bat ether monkeys sader the shade of aa smbrslla set la the sua ware asaort. G1RS ARE GOLDEN ng JTnnr CAFf iif Vancouver Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary. CHILDREN SURPRISE THEM Mr. and Mrs. J. 31. Mickey, Married on February 15, 18 62, Harpy Declining Tears With Tonnsr - cr Generations Near. VANCOUVER, Wlitu Feb. IS. (Spe cial.) Though Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mickey, of 706 West Sixteenth street, of this city, were married Just 50 years ago today on the 13th of tha month, they declare that they have lived un usually happy lives, and today, they added, was tha happiest that they have f1 ! " a---. i e x'. V '- .- - SV-i- - J. M. MICKEY. ever had. Surrounded by their chil dren and grandchildren, who success fully surprised the venerable couple, aa Rev. C. H. O. Poole, Of the First Baptist Church led In prayer, tears filled their eyes, and their emotions overcame them as they recalled their long life together. Mr. Mickey was born of Scotch parents April 20, 1SS4, near Peoria. 111., and his wife. Miss Susan E. Ash baugh. first saw the light of day In Ohio. October IS. 1840. The couple were married In Henry County. Ia, on February 13. 186S. They lived there until 21 years ago, when they came to Clark County and bought a farm near Battle Ground. Of this 71 acres were cleared by hard work, and four years ago they came to Van couver to live. All the children and grandchildren were present at the golden anniversary today. The children are Mrs. J. W. Christy and her husband; James Mickey, a bachelor. Mr. and Mrs. John Mickey, and Mr. and Mrs. Dowd Mickey, all of Battle Ground. There are seven grand children, four girls and three boys. When asked if it seemed -long ago since their marriage Mr. Mickey said "No, the last 26 years have trooped along so fast that I can hardly keep track of them aa they go by. But we have always been happy, though wa have worked hard for many years. Wa have always been happy." Nearly 100 wre present In the course of tha day to wish tha happy couple greetings. One of the presents given was a golden shower of $100, one dol lar for each year aaoh had been mar ried. SEATTLE PRIMARY NIGH REGISTRATION- BOOKS SHOW MAXY WOMEN VOTERS. Hiram C. Gill, Recalled Lsvt Tear by Reform Element, One of Four Candidates for Mayor. SEATTLE, Fab. IS. Registration for tha primary election of February 20 closed tonight with slightly more voters enrolled than for the Gill re call election a year ago. It Is aald as many women as men are registered. Toward the close of the registration period women registered in great num bers. Indicating deep Interest In the moral issue being brought Into the campaisrn. There are four candidates for Mayor: Hiram C. Gill, who favors a "wide open town." and who waa recalled a year ago for opening too wide; George F. Cotterlll. candidate of the single taxera and other reformers; Thomas A. Pariah, who Is called the "Business man's candidate." and Hulet Wells, Boclallat. Tha primary election next Tuesday will eliminate all but two mayoralty candidates. The vote of the women will determine the election.' The So cialists have conducted a skillful cam paign and expect to poll 10,000 votes. City Treasurer, comptroller and coun selor are also to be chosen and four Councilman. The election will take place March 6. IDAHO BANKER ARRESTED H. O. King, of Salmon City, Indicted . for False Entries. BOISK, Idaho. Feb. IS. (Special.) Charged on ten counts In an Indict ment returned against him bera by a Federal grand Jury with violation of the National banking laws, H. G. King, president of the First National Bank of Salmon City, baa been placed under arreat and baa given bond of $6000 for hla appearance in the Federal Court for trial In tha March term for the Eastern division at Pocatello. Tha an nouncement here today by District At torney Llngenfelter of King's arrest created a sensation, as he Is well known throughout the state aa a bank er and mining man. King haa for a number of years been president of tha First National Bank of Salmon City. Tha bank closed its doors late last Fall, following an in spection by bank examiners. Evi dence was obtained against King al- " " ' tsW V ' - LAST CALL ) ISP Thia is our final cleaning' up of odds and ends and broken lots. Money saving opportunities for you from neckwear to suits. S14.85 for Eaincoats, Overcoats and Suits end lots of $30 and $25 lines. S3.S5 for Men's Separate Trousers taken from the $6 and $5 lines. S2.G3 for Men's Shoes the $5 and $4 short lines to select from. TTHNCLOTHING U)iGusKuhnProb. 166-170 THIRD ST.- legtng false entries In tha books and falaa reports to tha Controller of Cur rency, when calls were lasued. Thla waa placed before tha grand Jury here last week and King Indicted on these charges. 10 CANDIDATES FILE G. T. OOCHRAX AND C E. ROOSE VELT SLAKE STATEMENTS. Each Would Be Representative in Congress From Second District, Aitcblnson Seeks Re-election. SALEM. Or.. Feb. 13. (Special.) Two candidates for Representative in Congress from tha Second District filed their declaration today, these being George T. Cochran, of La Grande, and C E. Roosevelt, of Pendleton. Cochran, who la at present Water Commissioner, states he is in favor of the Presidential primary, direct elec tion of United States Senators, free tolls for American shipping through the Panama Canal, a full share of Irri gation funda for Oregon.- a 320-acre homestead right for a three-years' res idence and six months' leave of absence out of each year, continuing appropria tion for the Celllo Canal and opening of the Columbia River, an Alaskan pol icy that will permit of present as well aa future benefit, a money system Inde pendent of Wall street. National con trol of corporations doing an Inter state business, mors efficient regula tloa of trusts and extension of powers and Jurisdiction of the Interstate Com merce Commission. Roosevelt, who is reported to be a relative of . ex-President Roosevelt, states he wishes to have after his name on the ballot "Pledged to support pro gressive Republican pollclea and a square deal for Oregon." Clyde B. Aitchison, of Portland, filed his declaration as a candidate for elec tion from the Second District aa State Railroad Commissioner. "Good serv ice, reasonable rates. No unjust dis crimination," is what he wishes after his name on the ballot. It was rumored here today that Dan Kellaher. of Portland, may also enter tha race aa Railroad Commissioner against Altchtson. Frederick V. Holman filed his declar ation aa a candidate for delegate to tha Democratlo National convention. "Dem. ocrata should nominate a Democrat who can be elected President." is what he wishes after his name on the bal lot. STEINER WINSBUTIER MEN Committee See Demand for "Oleo" tse at State Asylum. SALEM. Or Feb. IS. (Special.) That Superintendent Stelner, of the Oregon State Insane Asylum, is sin cere in hla use of oleomargarine to a certain extent at the institution: that conditions are such as to warrant a demand for cutting expenses and that economy Is Imperative, will be Included in a resolution to be drafted by a com mittee of the Oregon Buttermakera' and Cheesemakers Association. The members of the committee vis ited the asylum Monday. Tbey were Professor T. L. Kent. A. H. Lea and C. H. Freer. They made an inspection of conditions and will recommend that the next Legislature make a better ap propriation for maintenance at the in stitution. They also will ask that the uae of butter be sustained aa far as possible now. M'NAMARA .TRIES TO DIE Cousin of Dynamiters Attempts to Kill Self In Fire and Water. ABERDEEN, Wash.. Feb. 18. (Spe cial.) James McNamara, Identified by letters and telegrams as being a cousin to James and John McNamara. who re cently pleaded guilty to tha destruction of the Los Angeles Times building, set fire to his mattress in his Jail cell and later attempted to drown himself In the Bay Your Valentine I A Valentine Today ly Third and ) S"k A farewell of Winter garments the New Spring Gar ments are crowding us so here's your opportunity. Hundred of economically inclined women anticipated their needs; why not you? The remaining garments are bound to go at the prices we quote. Do not fail to , see them. . SUITS and GOATS I I m J "V iV 4-Ta li 1(0) 43 High-Class Tailored Suits That Sold at $24.75 to $37.50 cill Just 43 Salts remain of our Winter stock of Hiarh'CIasa Salts. Beautiful novelty weaves, mannish materials and cheviots, perfectly tailored In rvrrr detail, making thla a baxgalst that la worthy the same. Yon eaat resist them at -. Jail bathtub, following' his arrest here Saturday night, McNamara was arrested on the charge of drunk and disorderly conduct. He produced telegrams, letters and two n.n. 4 ilf.a nnji from Aherdeen to Portland, and another from Portland to Los Angeles. The man was reieasea, and after securing borrowed money to the extent of $1. left on the afternoon tMin en T n Ans-elea where he said he had been called to appear In court. Five "cnv Serving Time. GRANTS PASS, Or., Feb. 13. (Spe cial.) H. B. Havens came in from Mer lin today and surrendered to the offi cers for the purpose of serving- out his time as imposed upon hlra by the court for violation of the local option liquor law. J. C. Henry, who was absent in the south end of the county at Kerby stralg-htenlng- up hla business, also came In to serve out his time. There are now five persohs serving- time for violating the local option law. If all fines are paid at the rate of $2 per day. some will have to remain In the county Jail until next November. All the pris oners so far allege they are willing to board It out. - Centralia Farm Plans Under Way. CKNTRALIA. Wash., Feb. 13. (Spe cial.) The demonstration farm to be located here on the tract donated for The service of this Company covers the en tire Northwest, and all proper fiduciary rela tions bearing upon properties or moneys. Executor Under "Wills, Administrator of Es tates, Guardian of Mi nors, Trustee of Estates, Trustee of Bond Issues, etc., etc. MERCHANTS SAVINGS & TRUST COMPANY CAPITAL $160,000.00 W. H. Fear President Willard Case Vice-President 0. C. Bortzmeyer....... Cashier Walter H. Brown, Asst. Cashier OPEN SATURDAY EVEN INGS, 6 TO 8. Itnat is wonnx fj 1 r rt""?.r?:!v.e Jj 1 5 For Suits and Ooats That Formerly Sold at $14.75 to $16.50. Many odd Suits that sold to $22.50 are to be found in this great lot. They're all big bargains. Yon will find a Coat or Suit that will be of good service to you. Better come in and look them over, and it's advisable to be early, for such garments at $7.50 For Suits and Coats Formerly Sold ' at $17.50 to $22.50. Indeed a splendid offering; smart, snappy, up-to-date Suits and Coats, that pne can find serviceable and practical for Spring wear. Pretty mixtures; cheviots and serges in all colors, and plenty of sizes for the large women. The season's biggest bargain at $10.00. SPRING SUITS COATS Dresses and Waists NOW READY For Your Inspec tion Come It1 New Millinery Is Ready! the purpose by F. B. Hubbard, president Of the Southwest Washington Fair As sociation, will be surveyed Immediately by O. R. Jayne, an Irrigation expert. It's Foot Insurance Wearing our Silk Elastic Hosiery, the constant, yet gentle pressure, relieves at once all Sprains and Ankle Weakness. i- We knit to your measure and guarantee perfect fit. Free measurement blank and price list on request. WOODARD, CLARKE & CO. PORTLAND SEE AUTO ALL THIS WEEK AT 617 WASHINGTON ST. OPEN EVENINGS. WE CONDUCT A BOND DEPARTMENT Personal interviews with : those desiring to buy and sell bonds are invited. List of bonds we own and offer for sale furnished upon ap plication. . SECURITY SAVINGS & TRUST COMPANY Corbett Building, Portland, Oregon III Gives auick relief from 1:1 IK'm K5J remedy for rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, lumbago and sprains. Relieved STer Pain in Shouldera I - i Mr. J. Underwood, of 2000 Warren Ave., Chicago, f jJOLmiK 111., writes : " I am a piano polisher by occupation, ftfrZ uf and since last Sept. have suffered with severe pain in hi 4P''7 both shoulders. I could not rest night or day. One without it." ; . Mr. A. J. Nance, of Oak Hill, O., write : "I : V' va have used your linimentforsciaticrheumatism. V '' l ' was j li llpi K I 0 3fLZ. after which a pumping plant will bt installed. The farm will be operated under the direct supervision of the State Agricultural College at Pullman. OREGON THE pain. Its an excellent , , in..-., . M IM D - f -3 .. v r 01 my lrieuus iuiu mo auoui yuui uiumjcui. iwm applications completely cured me. and I will never be so I could not walk for a long time. house all the time and have let others use it and it cured them. I sent to Ironton, O., the other day and got two 50c. bottlesfor other people." At all deakra. 25c.. 50c 4 1.00 EARL S. SLOAN, BOSTON, MASS.