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PGE FOUR arEDFORD MATE TRIBUNE ftfEDFORD, OREfiON", TTTTTRRDAY, MAY 10. 1017. Ictd, lull'! Medford Mail Tribune AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED KVKKT AFTKKNUON KXOEPT SUNDAY HY TUB MEUTOUU PHINTINO CO. Office Malt Tribune Building, 26-27-29 North Kir mreet; telephone 75. The Democratic Times. The Metlford Mall. The Medford Tribune. The South rn Oregonlan, The Ashland Tribune. GEORGE PUTNAM, Editor. SUBSCRIPTION KATES I One year, by mall 5 00 One month, by mall .60 Per month, delivered by carrier In Medford. Ashland. Phoenix. Tal ent, Jacksonville and Central Point . .BO Saturday only, by mail, per year 2.00 Weekly, per year -... 1.60 Official paper of the City of Medford. Official paper of Jackson County. Entered as second-class matter at Medford, Oregon under the act of March 8, 1879. Sworn Circulation for 1916 2.491. Kull leased wire Associated Press dis patches. EM-TEES lU'SSIA .U1K1UCA A wind in the world! The dark de parts; ' The chains now rust that crushed men's flesh and bones, Feet tread no more the mildewed prlBon stones, And slavery Is lifted from your hearts. A wind In the world! O Company Of darkened Russia, watching long In vain, Now shall you see the cloud of Rus sia's pain Go shrinking out across a summer sky. A wind In the world! Our God shall be In all the future left no kingly doll, Decked out with dreadful sceptre steel and stolo. But walk the earth a man In char ity. A wind in the world! And doubts arc blown To dust along, and the old stars come ' forth Stars of a creed to Pilgrim Fathers worth A field of broken spears and flowers strown. A wind In the world! Now truancy From the true self is ended; to her part Buprome again she moves and from her heart A great America cries: Death to Tyranny! A wind In the world! And we have come Together, sea by sea; in all tho lnnds Vision doth move at last, and Free dom stands With brightened wings, and smiles and beckons homo! John Galsworthy, In tho London Chronicle. WAR Ql'HSTIOXS AXSVi:itKI, Dear Ed. About this Income war tax. I don't think It's right. Why should I, bocauso I'm making pretty good money through my own efforts, pay up a big tax. I know whnt I'll do. When they send in for my tax I'll write out a chock and not put down any amount but Jst sign my name. Don't you think that's a good Idea and don't you think It will fool theni? Iziy Wise. That's a great Idea, lir.y. You bet, you'll fool 'cm. Kd. Dear Kil. I hear there's going to be a war. Y'know I'm fond of trav eling. I'd like to take a trip some where out of tho United Stales, loo land, tor Instance. I'm Just crazy about traveling and want to start right away. Where could I get tickets? Max Chllly pedals. We understand, Max. Sh-h! Just run down to the recruiting offteo. They'll fix you up. Hon voyage! Kd. Dear Kd. I don't like tho Idea of being drafted. How would It bo If 1 cut off my right hiind at the wrist Wouldn't I bo exempt then? Archie Ycllaspino. No! They'I draft you as a short hand writer, lletler way to tie ex empted would be to fall asleep on a railroad track. Kd, Dear Kd, I'm a ukclclo player. Friends tell me 1 might get in a mili tary band and get a commission. H. Flat. They're not your friends. More likely put you out of commission. !:!. A MTTI.K OF THIS AI Til AT A Cleveland recruit went under ihe dentist' drill for I S hours so he could get In the army. Now he's go ing to wor (o recuperate. And ami In Hhermnn ynsn't Just right with lil well known phrase. Hlmn Turkey has put the kibosh on us It may mean the lid fur us on Turkish cigarettes. With Modford trade U Medford made muunlgar; right n.-ul, . enter flelil, Schooler. THE WAR RICH and poor alike will wnr tnvns. Tlir nnnr will living. Q'he rich will pay taxes upon incomes as well as upon luxuries. Business of all kinds must contribute its quota. Postal increases affect everyone, particularly pub lishers. . Internal revenue and new taxes reach to remote departments of business and The rich will pay liberal!', erally as some of them have requested. There is no con scription of incomes of over $100,000 as desired, though the normal income tax has been doubled, the exemptions re duced ana surtaxes on great lhose attected have no reason to complain, unless the tax is really confiscatory. Those with incomes have less reason than anyone to object. taxes in England, shows that American wealth will hardly bear its proportion of the burden. A married man with an income of $3000 a year, would pay $20 or 2 percent a year on the excess over $2000 under the proposed law. In Eng land the income tax takes $441 from such an income. On an income of $5000, the proposed American tax is $90, but the British tax is $920. Against an American tax of $440 on a $10,000 income, the British levy $2330. On incomes of $1,000,000, the proposed tax is $319,106, and the British tax is $415,000. Ihe American schedule is son ol small income than the British war tariff and not quite as severe upon the large income and if the war continues any length ot you go is maintained, incomes contribute as liberally as they tnen tliey will not be contributing proportionately with the poor, who in increased price of food stuffs are already paying a great share of their incomes. By conscripting all incomes above $100,000, this tax ation of poverty could have been avoided. The avcraere person has an income of less continually decreasing in purchasing power and is already hardly sufficientio meet the tax them now to pay for the war is unjust when there are so many other sources of revenue, and when there are so many burdened with useless and needless wealth. The viewpoint of one of these ' wealthy men, E. W. Seripps, the newspaper publisher, regarding such taxa tion follows: " Some of us have very large Incomes, and wn are nromnter! and even by tho opinions of society compelled to employ servants who produce nothing ister 10 our vices, we purchase costly and showy clothing, houses, food, furniture, automobiles. Jewelry, etc., the production of which has taken the labor of many hundreds of thousands of men and women, who. if thev were not so employed would be producing other commodities In such quan- uiy ns 10 cneapen mem ana mane tnem more accessible to tho poor. "An enormously high rate of Income Tax would have the effect of di verting all this Inbor, that Is given to practically useless things, Into other channels, whore production would bo useful to tho whole people. "In tho case of tho government of the United States, the income is so onormous that out of it could be paid double the amount that the wnr is costing England annually; and except for the disturbances and readjust ment, me people or tuo country would ho greatly benefited by the discipline mm iieruups wonting naruer. The government which taxes the rich and the poor, snouiu protect botli lrom the ulator, who does not hesitate to com his dirty dollars. Such tainted money should be marked and all food manipulators branded as traitors to ineir country. America Is a Humbug Says the Berlin Tages Zeitung "What can America do?" asks the ncrlln Tagezoltung. "Sho has neither soldiers nor ships; sho Is a turnlp-and-caudle bogey; less she Is a mere screech! '(iernians need tako no alarm at tho 'dread dangers' that threaten them from America. Whatever the Americans say and do, or say that they will do, Is based on humbug. That Is tho only power In their land. "Itanium is much inoro a represen tative American than Washington. Humbug Is all the noise about leader ship In Industry and commerce, hum bug tho prating about equality and freedom, humbug tho tlnselly sense less display of luxury, humbug the Imbecile christening of Insignificant towns with names such as Home, Ullea or Memphis, where they put up mia.M-vHrvK leinimi or minai urc i an equally vain would It be to alarm pyramid, and In that rubbish behold ' ourselves at the thought of a coming the quintessence of nil that was great j collision with so Intangible nnd evan ml lofty in thokulturof the ancients. I escent a thing." UNFILLED STEEL E A NEW YORK, May 10. The un filled tonnage of the flitted States Steel corporation on April 30 lust was 12,1 ss.osa tons, as announced bv tho corporation today, an Increase r 471,4:1!) tons ocr tho previous month nnd ag.iln breaking all prcvl-1 ous records STOP RECRUITING FARM LABOR, SAYS GOVERNOR SALEM, Ore, May 10 Governor James Wlthycembe today sent to the war department a telegram urglns that recruiting In the rural districts be discontinued becauso of the criti cal scarcity of labor on the farms. "1 venture to suggest the vital In advlsablllty of tho routlnued recruit ing of farm labor," wired the gover nor. "Harvest time will find us un able to reap the crops already sown. Acceptance of volunteers Is justified In citlos, where food production is not directly affected, but very ill-advised in rural districts. UlCymiW TARIFF. be mulcted by the proposed twiv in flir incwncwl nmt f household life. but the verv rich not as lib incomes increased. A comparison with similar far more lenient with the per time, and the policy of pay as can expect to be forced to have to in Britain. Even than $1000. This income is barest necessities of life. To Indulge in great extravagances. We for the common good, and only min surier not at all, while they would and the necessity of thinking hard. lood manipulator and spec to traffic in human suffering "Humbug are tho learned lectures of Roosevelt and the mock humility of Benjamin Franklin; humbug are the 'heroic' deeds of the American militia ; humbug the republicans who do not fight against tho monarchy nnd humbug tho democrats who do not oppose aristocracy. Humbug, too. Is tho Yankee talk of war, except when there Is a prospect of making sonio extra hundreds of millions of dollars; and-finally, Ihe very name America is humbug. "True, to tho fight this humbug no German gun has yet been cast, 110 German warship built, but as well might we send our fleldgreys to bat tle against the winds of heaven as ngalnst the formless. Imaginary crea ture w hich wo call American humbug TO EIGHT FOR GERMANS Cnl'F.NH.UIKN, May 10. A rep recnlative of tho tiermnn war de- I'i'Nments has admitted in the rcic h- h - lag Hint a number uf I'.elL'ian sub- iccts resident in Cologne were drai't- 1 into the Ciennan nnnv, in spite of tlieir protest- that thev were veterans of the Helgian army. The admis sion va- made in answer to an inter pellation by a radical soeinli-t depu ty. The war department ofln-ial promi-cd that the iiucstion of cilircn ship in these eases would be reviewed. CALIFORNIA STUDENTS SIGHT SEEING IN NEW YORK NKW YOUK. Muv V Forty-two rnivcrsiiy of California student who arnve.1 here yesterday on their way to serve n members of the American ambulance corps in France are to have i niv in nave a weeK oi sight sccmc and entertainment before their de- J part urc. ATLANTA. CA. PRESIDENT'S YACHT IS READY FOR ns Tliree-iioiindei's at Uio stern of President 'Wilson's yacht, Mayflower, are ready to "pop off" any enemy sub. marine that may poke its nose into view of tho slinrpshooters on close watch... Inset shows a close view of the TANK MOTOR SHIP ABLAZE AT SEA. SI NEWPORT, R. I., May 10. The British oil tank motorshlp Sebas tian, which was being towed by an American gunboat to a new England port with firo raging fiercely in her hold, sank today. Thomas Jones, a marine gunner atached to a govern ment vessel which had the Sebas tian In tow, was lost. No information as to how tho gun ner lost his life was made public. The Sebastian sent out "S. O. S." calls Tuesday night, and a patrol boat took the crew off yesterday morn ing. The origin of the fire was not nowrcvealed, , . I .' :. U-BOAT CAMPAIGN MEANS SPEEDY PEACE, SAY GERMANS LONDON, May 10. Reuter's Am- terdam correspondent, quoting Berlin f advices says: WASHINGTON, .May 10. Orders "The relchstag has begun Its sec- summoning Mnjor-General John J. ond reading of the navy budget. Dr. ' Pershing, commanding the southern Pfleger, naval reporter of the budget ' department, to Washington, have committee, declared that the sub-1 aroused much speculation here. Of marine loss for April would not be ' ficlals have declined to comment on less than 1,100,000 tons and added 1 reports that the general's visit is con- that tho relchstag looked forward to the activity by the Gorman navy with a confident hope of a speedy and vic torious peace. Vice-Admiral v6n Capelle, minister of the navy, who followed Dr. Pfleger said: "This recognition is new stimulus to us to fulfill Germany's expects- tions regarding the U-boats, which ; havo faced enthusiastically the great ' task of decisively intervening along-! side our victorious army. I assure1 you that the U-boats will persevere ! until tho end. We havo the necessary I boats, a trained personnel, fuel, and all accessories." "Thousands upon thousands of hands aro actively engaged in pro-1 during new submarines and new ma-j citizens here yesterday subscribed terial for torpedoes and mines. Not;mo for the purchase of a "baby" only is the numbef of submarines Liberty war loan to be presented to continually Increasing, but the boats! are always improving in quality; theyj are always better types and of great er efficiency. Officers and men are crowding forward for submarine ser vice. BELGIAN RELIEF TAKEN OVER BY UNITED STATES WASHINGTON, May 10. The Anierican government today assumed tho immediate financial burden or ltelslan relief by arranging to lend to tho French and He!gian governments Jointly J 1 000. Oeo to be expended by the American Itelglnn relief com mission for food to go to Ilelglum and northern Franc. Tho money will be advanced In monthly installments of $ 1 S.-'.iiO.OOii, of which $7.,Mi.o0 will go to Bel glum, nnd $.'.,0mv00 to France. The way has been left open for the com mission to npply for more nioney w-hen tho loan is exhausted at the end of six months. Under the arrangement the Amer ican commission will bear tho entire cost of supplies, thus rellevin the Hrltish and French governments which hitherto have borne about ?0 rcr cent of it. Administration of the relief abroad will be left In the hands of Siwnish and Dutch agents for the Helclans and the French themselves. The money lent Is a part of the 3.fi0rt. eoo, 000 alll.-d fund being rais ed here. i With Med foid trade Is Mcdlord made. i i i f4 Mi J.:LtZ Z 9 I PL TO VISIT CANADA WASHINGTON', May JO. Mem bers of the l'ritish mission prepared today to take part in the joint recep- , elcctrlcalj niechanical, civil and amo tion with the French mission at New i nlo1,le engineering, and aviation, and York and later make a tour o the ,s of forlns special Inducements to middle west and n visit to Canada. mpn of this ind wno w!lnt to be the Sub-committees continue to work on ..flrst t0 fiBht," according to an an detailcd discussion of subjects i"e- nounCcmeiit made from their hcad ferred to them and hope to report to ! rters t0,iav tlie main body next week. Mr. lliflfour called on Secretary Baker at the war department tliisjmugt first ,"1IHiergo preliminary milt- morning- to discuss collating the work ' ..., tmininE. but unon Its coni-l distributed nmonir the sub-committees on hospitals, material, muni tions, intelligence and tiie sending of an American expeditionary force to France. PERSHING HAS BEEN CALLED TO WASHINGTON nected with the subject of selecting a commander for a military expedition to France. General Pershing is known to have the confidence of administration of ficials because of his record as com mander of the punitive expedition in Mexico. There are indications that tho general was summoned here at tho personal request of Secretary Maker. The secretary said movements of army officers were not proper subjects for speculation. LIBERTY BOND IS GIVEN jn uoe KAISER I LIVINGSTON, Mont., May 10. Mrs. W. J. Kaiser, a Gcrnian-Amer jan mother of this city in appeccia tlon of her patriotism In giving to the nation her three sons, none ot them 2 1 years o'.d. The youngest son, Wallace, aged IS, enlisted a month ago as an ordin ary seaman. Earl, aged 19, leaver this week to join the coast artillery service. Roland, aged 20. left here 'yesterday for the Presidio, San Fran- Iclsco. to J.iln tho officers' reserve corps. He was a senior in the high j school and was given his diploma, ; wrapped In an American flag, jut j before departing. WIDE MANN'S Ulllt(D ptlT GOAT MILK AT LEASING 0UG3iT ,SJ, WIDEMANN GOAT MILK TO. IJOHN A. PERL UNUERTAXXI: Idy Avi-tant. 2 SOI Til HAKTI.KTT. , niows L 47 and 47-J-2. Austomoblle Hearse Service. Ambulance Service. Coroner I fCK-iv- V",'V ; ,-oniparablc ! 1 .rrVtjU j! Baby Food. ?! aj4"-.v,i , W.-.W.' i.;- 8 S BUSINESS, 100 WASHINGTON, May 10. The ma rine corps is especially in need of ' .l.ntnl n.An man .vnnrinni-Pil in To isllre a completely uniform and ,,.ini i,n,iv nil mnrlnn corns recruits pietion those so desiring are availa ble for positions in which they are best fitted. WIFE'S CONFESSIONS BRING FREEDOM TO VAWTER CHRISTIANS BURG, Va., May 10. Chas. E. Vawter, former professor of physics in Virginia Polytechnic In stitute, was declared not guilty last night of the murder of Stockton Heth. Jr., wealthy young society mand and sportsman, whom he shot to death in the Vawter home early on the morn ing of March 13. The jury was out two nnd a half hours, but, according to one juryman, only one ballot was taken. Vawter's defense had been based on the unwritten law and self defense. ' You never hear of people having headaches from drinking mmw (NO CAFFEINE "There's a Reason' 'or Kitchens & Stop at The NEW HOUSTON HOTEL 1'iih mid Kverett Streets, Portland, Oregon. New niiinau'enient. I'inmes and elevator, liatcs ,"i0c, 7."ic, $1.00 and l.oO mr d.iv. WINDOW SCREENS SCREEN DOORS LATTICE MATERIAL Pacific Furniture & Fixture Factory 71 Rj m Costs less n I Wears Better J WATERS jn How's This? We offer One Huti'lrcd Dollar Reward for nny t-at. nt i'atrrb tiwt i-auuut t cured by Hall Citarrb Cure. F. J. CUENEY & CO.. Toledo, O. We, the under! Kneel, hare - known F. J, Clu-u-r lor the iat """', a,,u - ,,..rf..Ptlr Lnnoralil.' In all bunlm-as transact oni m .1 H riu nr l:l My JiUle. carry uut any ubHiiatluiu am tie tj LI tirm. nHi rntarrh Cnre Is trkrn Internally, acting Jlr.-cllr upon the u ami mwyu urw 01 IS lmu. T.-Btlumnial wit free, l'rk-e 75 Take Hall' Family ruw coomivbuub. The Submarine Question The latest dispatches are that the U. S. government had solved the sub marine question. The Crater Lake Motor Co. wishes to inform the pub lic that they had nothing whatever to do in solving that great problem. They do admit that they have solved the automobile question to a great extent, where economy, good wora manshlp and service are concerned. ,4 You have only to come once to as sure the Crater Lake Car Co. of your patronage. Welding and all kinds ot gas engines repaired, country trips made to repair spray engines, upen Until 11 p. m. at nights. rife: a MinsrMMER MUIIT'S DliKA.M on a sleeping porch out in the free dom of the open where the air is clear and cool, beats anything you ever tried. And, too, it will muffri you strong in mind and body and at that SMCKPIXG POUCHES are not expensive luxuries. Really, you'll be surprised to find how little they cost. We have all the material you will need and will guarantee Js9 quality ot every item you buy. MEDFORD LUMBER CO Howard's Ashland-Klamath Falls AUTO LINE Daily Except Sunday. Leaves Ashland 8. a. m. It Costs More and Is Worth More White's Velvet Ice Cream Our Milk Shakes are the best. Try them Phone 481 E. Main St. , . J. , based ffi