The Oregon daily journal., March 24, 1918, Page 16, Image 16

-THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTL AND,'- SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH . 24, 1918.
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HIT BY TAXATION
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ONTHEIR NCOMES
Collector Miller Explains Work-
ings of Federal Income Tax
Law to Audience at Heilig.
'REVENUE UP IN BILLIONS
. Bigger One's Income Is Higtar
fs Rate of Taxation; Reports
Must Be in by April 1.
!EASTER SHOWER OF DISH CLOTHS FOR OUR MEN OVERSEAS SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH DEPOSIT TOWELS HERE8
See the 10x20-Foot Service Flag With 645 Stars Made By Us for the U. of O. Fifth Floor
John Mase field Lecture
"The War and the Future"
Lecture based on personal experience at
the. front and his two books on the war,
"GaMpoU" and "The Battle of the Somme."
Municipal Auditorium, Thursday, March 28,
at 8:15 P. M. Exchange tickets 25c, 50c,
75c, SI. on sals Book Shop. Fifth Floor.
John Cowper
Powys Lectures
Two courses of lectured
afternoons at 8 and eve
nings at 8:30 from March
26 to April 1. at Multnomah
hotel. Course 82 ; single ad
mission 75c. Tickets on sals
Book Shop. Fifth Floor.
Thrift
Stamps
on sale at Accommodation
Bureau. Basement.- A fill
ed Thrift Card of sixteen
25c Stamps, with 14c
added, is exchangeable for
a War Savings Stamp
worth 5 January 1, 1923.
Th& Quality' Stow or Portland
nruv.abcuTiemMtyAiar9ta.
Easter Greeting Cards
We have ready a splendid
assortment cf Easter greeting
cards, priced, each, Sc to SOc.
Easter Postcards, doz., 10c.
Stationery Shop, Main Floor.
Send Books to Our Soldiers S"
The week of March IS to 15, Inclusive, has been set
aside for a Nation-wide campaign to secure 2,000,009
books for our soldiers and sailors. To help this worthy
cause we offer
3 Books of 60c Fiction for $1
Books that the boys will enjoy. Buy tomorrow.
Book Shop. Fifth Floor.
It. Is -a Pleasure to Buy Baster Things Here
v Declaring that the federal Income
'tax la designed to place the heavier,
war burden upon the rich whose re
sources allow tnem lO Biana n whu ,
v less hardshlo than the poor. Collector
, of Internal Revenue Milton A. Miller
i- Thursday night told an audience at the
Heilig theatre between acts that the
' nroduction of revenue by, assessment
noon fortunes is not a new thing tu
"The first income tax law passed
? by the congress of the United States was
in 1862." Mr. Miller said. "The rate of
taxation was from 3 to 6 per cent.
?The law was repealed in 1872. The
debate on the bill to repeal the law
'was participated in by men of national
character, and after a prolonged and
heated debate the bill passed by the .
narrow margin oi one vow. I
' "Some of the leading characters who
favored the income tax and spoke ;
. against its repeal were : John Sherman,
I of Ohio, who was In public life over j
. 40 years, serving as congressman, sen-
. ator and was twice a candidate for :
' ' the Republican nomination for the
: presidency of the United States. He ,
declared that the law was Just and ,
constitutional.
Second Bill Patied in 18M
"Senator Howe of Wisconsin spoke !
for 'the law and stated from the floor j
, of the senate of the United States that
it was a lust and equitable law and;
should remain on the statute books. !
- Senator Oliver P. Morton of Indiana
: also contended for the law and declared
it was the most equitable and just of
all the systems of taxation. The dls-
' tlngulshed senator from the great,!
. state of New York, the Hon. Roscoe P. I
Conkllng. was In favor of the repeal I
of the law and against its provisions.
The bill finally passed by the narrow
margin of one vote, thereby removing
the tax upon wealth and leaving it
UDon the necessities of life. (
"In 1894 congress passed another i
- Income ' tax bill. Its constitutionality
' v. as questioned, and finally the ques
tion was taken to the court of last re-
' sort, the supreme court of the United
; States, and they, after one judge
' changed his mind during the dark j
hours of night, declared the law un-:
mnntltiit lonul bv the narrow marcln of I
, one vote. n
"Then the people of this great coun
try of ours, proceeded through the reg- 1
ular channel to amend the constitu- j
Hon of the United States, whereby all
' ,-coubt ; would be removed as to its con
stitutionality, s. Sk
' "Three quarters of the states ratified
'the amendment through their legis
latures, and now it is a part of the
" constitution, itself and, in my judg
, ment, one of the most equitable sys
tems of taxation that could be de
i vised.
TTD1 Bring in Billions
"In 1913 congress passed an income
tax, bill. It was in effect for 10
months of that year. It brought to the
t treasury of the United States over
. ' 828,000.000. The same law brought to
. the treasury in 1914 over 841,000,000.
"In 1916 It brought to the treasury
. $512,000,000. The law was amended !
in 1916 and In 1917. and this year it
' will bring its billions to the treasury of
. the. United States. How much it will
bring, nobody knows, but it will be an
. enormous sum of money.
"The time for filing . your Income i
tax returns expires on April 1. Do not i
. . . . .
; u iu sei in your reporx Detore mat
( date. Remember the exemptions are
S1000 for single men and 82000 for
married men.
"I want to call vnur nartlniilm
. . "tlon to the fact that the law as it stands !
( today taxes the rich at a greater rate
' than It does the poor. That is what we
- call a graduated income tax, the higher
the receipts of an individual or a corpo
ration, the higher is the rate of taxa
'tlon. . "For instance: A married man with
a net income of $2500 pays a tax on J500,
. at the rate of 2 per cent, or 110. A mar
ried man with a net income of 825,-!
000 pays taxes on $23,000, which tax i
' amounts to $1780; or to make it more
ex pi left the individual with an IncnmA
of $25,000 pays a tax of $1780, which tax !
is 18 times more than the tax paid by
f S A InlvMnal !,!, I - m .....
who has paid a tax of $10. The net in- j
uumv ia omy ten umes as great, yet the
ix pmia u in limes as great, clearlv il
lustrating the higher the receipts of an !
individual, the higher tax must he nv. ' ti
Corporation Tax Heavv i
t "Take another example. For Instance
a corporation with a capital stock of
$100,000; their net income amounts to
$75,000; their tax would be $32,800; the
rate of taxation being 44 per cent.
"Take another corporation with a cap- I
uai biock or iu,uuu. Their net Income
being $350,000, their total tax amounts
10 I117.UUU. I
"Take for examnle a marrtmA iji.
' vidual with an Income of $1,000,000. The
capital mvestea Being 82,000,000. No .
portion. of the income being represented
by dividends. The total tax of this in
dividual would be as follows:
Normal tar. 24.928.00
BurtM .. 285.400.00
Exei proflU Ul 874,800.00
A toUl tax of I63S.128.0O
"According to unofficial renorts the
... , .United States Steel corporation of Penn-'
nyivania pays an income tax of $235..
000.000. In this connection let me call
t your attention to the fact that the ex
penditures of tkta rnummnt .
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: . ' Bin AAA AAA A ..... 1 . XT . .. !
p i,yv,uuw. n. wiuijr cw X OrK Iinan-
cier Is reported to have paid $40,000,000
.. Income tax, a sum equal to the entire
'Collections or the income tax law of
.. 114 in the united States of America,
"In my Judgment the income tax has
come to stay. I beg to call your at-
tentlon to the fact that an income tax
nan Deen m vogue m almost every
' . country on the face of the earth for
from nty to on hundred,yeara.
The New Easter Waists
are here and in such profusion as will insure a satisfac
tory selection for every-, woman at whatever price she
may wish to pay.
ALL THE NEW MODELS
all the new materials and trimming features are repre
sented in our assortments. Tomorrow will be an excellent
time for you to see how splendidly we can gratify your
Easter waist requirements.
WONDERFUL VALUES
of course you have learned to expect of our waist shop,
and you will not be disappointed in this expectation,
when you come to pick out your Easter waist.
We show tomorrow many new arrivals in waists of
crepe de chine, Georgette crepe, voile, batiste and
organdy. All the popular new shades are included flesh,
white, maize, coral, peach, tea rose, gray, beige and
Pekin blue.
HOOD RIVER
Apples $1.00 Box
Fancy Potatoes $1 Sack
A2fD EARLY ROSE SEED POTATOES
One attractive model of Georgette
with dainty roll collar, forming square
effect in front, prettily braided. A
handsome tailored model of figured
fussy Willow silk fastens high at the
neck with pearl buttons, has turnover
collar and cuffs, front with tiny pin
tucks forming barred bosom effect.
Waists with shaped necks, square,
round. Plain colored materials or
combinations in checked and polka
dot, designs. Some with frills, others
knife pleated. Lace trimmed, hem
stitched and tucked models.
An especially fine assortment from
$6.50 to $14.
Waist Shop, Fourth Floor.
NEW! Undermuslins
CHEMISE $1.25, $1.59, $1.98 AND $2.50
We have just received a fine new assortment of women's envelope
chemise of good quality nainsook. V and round-neck styles. Many finished
with lace and embroidery combined. Some have fancy lace yokes; others are
in Empire styles, finished with ribbon and insertions. A few with small lace
sleeve effects. Many of these are in the new "Step-in" style, which button
on the shoulder. One pictured.
. CAMISOLES 98c, $1.59, $1.98 AND $2.50
Women's camisoles, made of wash satin and crepe de chine; some of Georg
ette and satin combinations. V, square and round-neck styles. Fancy lace
trimmed; many with lace and ribbon strap shoulders. In white and flesh.
A New Line of Women's Hand
Embroidered and Hand-Made j
U ndergiarments
GONS AT $2.50 Tf$10
Hand embroidered and hand-made gowns in round
and square-neck styles, with set-in and kimono
sleeves; a few in sleeveless style. Many dainty new
designs.
CHEMISE $2.59 TO $4.95
New straight chemise with dainty hand-scalloped
top and bottom. Many with eyelet and solid embroi
dered designs. Some finished with real Filet lace.
CHEMISE $2.98 TO $6.95
Women's envelope chemise, embroidered in large
and small designs.
Undermuslin Shop, Third Floor.
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1 Continuing Tomorrow the British
Exhibition of War Trophies, Relics
The Belgium and Northern France War Trophy Exhibition that has been
attracting so much attention at this store will be open to the public again
tomorrow from 9 A. M. to 6 P. M., auspices the British Red Cross.
1 This authentic collection of trophies from the war zone includes a British
fast scouting war plane that made 239 flights before being struck by a Ge.r-
1 man shell and brought down within the French lines. There are Zeppelin
and Taube- wreckage, French "7 5" shells, gas masks, bayonets, hand gren-
i ades and bbmbs, guns, starlight parachutes, aero darts, iron crosses, Ger-
man helmets, historical mementoes of all kinds.
See this unique collection of war trophies tomorrow. Everything is ex-
plained by cards, and there are frequent explanatory lectures.
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New Black Chantilly Laces
The most-talked-of lace of the season black Chantilly. We have
a fine selection in a wonderful imitation of the real lace. These
laces make most attractive dinner gowns. The widths range from
12 to 36 inches. The yard, $1.50 to $7.
Sale of Real Filet Laces
Real hand-tied laces that are used extensively for trimming blouses of crepe,
lawn and voile. Also for "washable neckwear. Edges and insertions, l Yz to
3 Inches wide, 1.75 and 2 values, $1.59; J2.50 values, $1.98. Insertions,
Vi to x inches wide, also a few edges, 65c and 75c values, 59c; 11.25 and
1.50 values, 98c.
Chiffons, Voiles and Crepes
New printed chiffons, Voiles and crepes in designs similar to the popular
foulards. Large bold conventional and floral patterns on light and dark
grounds. For blouses and gowns. Yard, $1.59 to $3.50.
Main Floor, Fifth- Street
Eastei Suits, Dresses, Coats
Through the wide scope of Spring st3'les shown at Meier & Frank's, Easter
apparel is provided for every type of woman and young woman. Our apparel col
lections have been so expertly and carefully assembled that not only are the new
fashions presented in their entirety but they are also adapted to the individual and
all of this without any upward change in the moderateness of prices for which this
store has always been noted. We especially call your attention to a wonderful
assortment of
New Easter Suits at $35
The materials are excellent qualities serge, gabardine and twill.
Straight lines and the narrow silhouette, correct for Spring, are cleverly portrayed; the
skirts of the new tailor-mades are invariably narrow in outline. The pony jacket, belted or-un-belted,
is most in demand of the new semi-fitted suit jackets. Plain-tailored styles are also good.
A most attractive tvpe is the riDDle back suit lacket. which is full, lengthening slightly towards
the center front. Thert is a generous assortment? to select from at $35. Others $22.50 to $95 1
'H .hiater 4DieSses Are Lovely
That jv the Meier & Frank kind. And their exceeding great desirability adds not an iota to
the costo you over what ordinary kinds cost elsewhere.
The semi-decollete neckline is smart. The new. .semi-fitted line is apparent An the semi
elaborate dinner frock . so much in demand at this time. There is a new type of over-drapery,
fashioned of softly-looped tulle or a beautiful beaded apron panel of tulle or chiffon. Many
new and attractive figured foulard silks are seen, as well as sheer Georgettes and Indestruct
ible Voiles in foulard patterns. Girdles are extremely smart.
Serge dresses moderately priced $15 to $98.50. ' Silk dresses, $19.50 to $125. Gingham
dresses in sik or cotton at all prices. New Confirmation dresses $10 to $35.
New Coats for Easter
The newest things in coats are the cape, cape coatee and the longer draped wrap on cape
lines. New short jersey coats are in demand sometimes box pleated all down the back below
the yoke. New short coats average in length from 36 to 40 inches and are developed In covert
gabardine, plain or mixed Jersey, silvertone, gabardine. Some fashioned upon full flaring lines;
others belted and on straight lines. We have coats for every occasion in wool jersey or silk
and satin. Prices range from $15 to $98.50. Apparel Shop, Fourth Floor.
I
Charming New Easter Hats
have come to us from foremost design
ers many just in time for this Easter
display. You will find the prices to
your: liking, too.
; Tailored, semi-dress and dress hats
are shown, all the newest colorings
and trimmings. Hats with garlands
and nosegays and wreaths of flowers. Hats
with wings and tips and. quills and fanciful
feathers.. Brims that flare, crowns that soar,
broad hats, high narrow, hats, small bats.
New hats for misses and children are also
here ' See our assortments tomorrow. i
Millinery Shop, Fourth Floor.
.Collar and Cuff .Sets $1.75
New tailored gabardine collar and cuff sets for Easter wear in smart
checks and striped effects. Colors include rose, lavender and brown with
trimming of black buttons.
COLLARS AND SETS
New silk gingham collars and sets
Just received. These are shown in
effective plaid designs of various
colors. Priced $1.75 to $2.5&
NEW WAISTCOATS
Gabardine and pique waistcoats in
solid colors, also combined with
white. Pearl buttons are used for
trimming. Priced $1.75, $2. $2.50
NEW WASHABLE NECKWEAR
Popular priced washable neckpieces. Organdy
roll cpHafs with fintsh of Filet lace. Hand em
broidered crepe Georgette collars in medium
and large models. Plain and embroidered imi
tation Filet lace collars in round, sailor and roll
styles Also organdy roll collars with finish of
fluted ruffling in white and colors. At $1.25.
HAND - EMBROIDERED
NECKWEAR FOR EASTER
We have dainty organdy collars with hand embroidery and real lace. Net
models with hand scalloped edges. Crepe models with hand hemstitching and
real lace finish. Hand embroidered guimpes and vestees for dressy wear.
Also tailored models. Priced $2.75 to $9.50.
-Neckwear Shop, Main Floor.
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New Imitation
Pearl Beads
For Easter
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peari ceaos ire always uc-
iraril and narticularlv so I
at Easter time. We have a
fine stock, from the inex
pensive glass-blown variety
to the beautiful 'indestruct
ible" pearls. We feature the
famous Regent, Lotus and
Dahlia pearl beads, which
are indestructible. In cream,
pink or rose and white.
Jewelry Shop, Main Floor.
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Send Us Your
Furs
For Storage
Furs stored in our per
fectly refrigerated safety
vaults on the premises are
secure from moths, dust,
theft, fire or loss. We do
expert repairing and remod
eling. Phone and our auto
will call for your furs.
Furs Received Fourth Floor.
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"Universal" Ranges
The Universal Combination range that you have probably
read-about in the Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping
or some other National magazine is sold "exclusively in Port
land by Meier & Frank Co.
The Universal Combination range is decidedly in a class
by itself because o its extreme simplicity. It is two complete
ranges in one-bourns wood, coal or gas, separately or at the
same time. It affords a cool
kitchen in Summer and a warm
kitchen in Winter fuel changes
are made instantly and automatic
ally Dy tne merest "twist of the
wrist."
. In addition to being simple, safe
and easy to operate, the Universal
Combination range possesses all
the fine baking and cooking quali-
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"ta mat nave uitiuc universal
ranges famous for over 50 years.
The Universal Combination is
made in one size. All castiron
body in a variety bf finishes and
trimmings. -.Durable, compact,
complete.
Your old range taken as part
paymentvand on the balance you
can
Make Your Own Terms 4n Reason "
Sixth Floor. Fifth. Street
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A Fine Stock of
Rosary Beads
For Easter
There is nothing more
appropriate for Easter gifts
of religious import than
rosary beads. We have a
fine new stock of rosary
beads in assorted col
ors and sizes. Our prices are
most moderate, ranging
from SOc up to $S for the
sterling silver beads. Come
in tomorrow and make se
lection. --Jewelry Shop, Main Floor.
New Easter Arrivals in Women's
Petticoats
" We now have on display a most
extraordinary showing of all the
newest creations in women's petti
coats. A fine selection of the well-known
Eppo petfkoats in all jersey, jersey
top with taffeta flounces and all taffeta.
Every fashionable color is represented.
Prices are most moderate $5.95 to
$15.
We also have a fine new stock of
other famous makes in women's petti
coats, including taffeta, allover jersey and Skinner's satin petticoats. Priced
as follows: Taffeta petticoats in all colors, $6.50 nd $6.95. Allover Jersey
petticoats in all colors, $6.95 nd $7.95. Skinner's satin petticoats ia ail
staple colors, regular sizes t.u to 12, extra sizes SlO to $13.50,
Petticoat Shop, Third
Floor.
Gro
ceries
Ivory Soap, limit 5 bars to OQp
a customer, five bars. . . .
CaUup, Snider's, limit 6 bottles
to a customer, large bot- 22 C
Hawaiian Sliced Pineapple, Victor
brand, thick slices, in good sugar
syrup, limit 6 cans to customer,
No. 2 Yi cans, six for only "
$1.10, large can...... JLIl
None of the above specials de
livered except with bther gro
ceries. Ninth Floor. Fifth Street
Sale of Green Pottery
Jardinieres and Flower Bowls
At Greatly Reduced Prices
Exceptional values are offered In this great sale of green pottery.
Jardinieres and flower bowls in five sizes, one of each illustrated. Spe
cial prices follow:
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This . Attractive Queen Anne
Bed Room Suite $240.50
We have this Queen Anne bedroom suite in brown mahogany or
American walnut. It is one of the many attractive period suites at
medium prices to be found at Meier-& Frank's. Separate pieces
priced' as follows: Dresser, $49; Dressing Table, $45; Chifforobe,
$69.50; Beds, each $38.50. We also have the regular Dresser to
match at $46.
Make Your Own Terms In Reason
Furniture Shop. Main Floor.
Curtains and
Curtaining
Every day we receive' new ar
rivals in our Curtain Shop. .Among
recent arrivals are the following
specially priced, too:
Filet nets and heavy OQp
scrims, the' yard OJC
Fancy bordered scrims, "
the yard, only XOC
White net curtains, Qp
pair, special at tJJJ.ee7tl
Good Marquisette cur- fl0
tains, pair. . DeUe)
Curtain Shop, Seventh Floor.
25c Green Mat Jardiniere, 5-inch size 17c
35c Green Mat Jardinieres, 6-inch size. ,25c
50c Green Mat Jardinieres, 7-inch size .. .33c
75c Green Mat Flower Bowls, 8-inch size. . ..... ;49c
50c Green Glazed Flower Bowls, complete with flower
froff. 6-inch size; special onlr. . . .... . . . :37r
l 4- . , , -t , , - Hotweware Section. BasemenL.
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