WASHINGTON, D. C., March 12.—
The government will collect this year
the most enormous amount of taxes
ever assessed in the history of the
Unttcd States According to figures
made public tonight by the offic;als
of the administration, the total will
be app'oximately $900,000,000.
For the current fiscal year the in
come tax will yield a revenu _» of
$300,000,000. This is two and one
half timer, the amount netted from
this source last year. The great* r
part , * the increase will be derived
from the increased rate of taxation,
bu^ part of it comes from increased
incomes .
The largest single source of reve
nue, however, is that derived from
the internal revenue on whiskey, beer,
tobacco and oleomargarine. This will
total $350,000,000, which is the great
est amount of internal revenue ever
paid in the history of the country.
The third item is the tax on muni-1
tions of war. This tax is based on the i
excess profits of these concerns and i
will bring the government at least,
$240,000,000. It is announced that
the revenues thus derived exceed by a
large sum the expectations of the ad
ministration leaders, but still will
lack several hundred million dollars
of meeting the expenditures.
BASEBALL MEETING.
Manager Purvis of the City baseball
team has called a meeting for 7:30
o’clock tonight at the Chamber of
Commerce and requests all unattached
baseball players who care to affiliate
with the City team to be present.
The regular meeting of the Cook
Inlet league will meet at the same
hottr at the Bank of Alaska.
NOTICE TO PARENTS.
Youths’ and children's clothes just
arrived. C. Me Felix. 793
Peterson’s Billiard Parlor for latest
war bulletins. 400
Meeting of Scandinavian Society in
upper hall of Labor Temple, Thursday
night. Election of officers. E. Wik
holm, Sec. 789
Fred Carlquist, who is a graduate
optician from San Francisco, is per
manently established with George Os
born, the C. St. Jeweler, and will ex
amine eyes free. 260
Fresh nuts, Robarts.
769
( HAMBER OF COMMERC E
HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING
An enthusiastic and well attended
meeting of the Anchorage Chamber of
Commerce was held last night. Presi
dent Wendler called the meeting to
I order and Secretary Koch handed in
his semi-annual report, giving a de
I tailed account of the business accom
plished by the organization and a fin
ancial statement. Jas. E. O’Reilly
; was duly installed as president and E.
L. Bedell as secretary. A unanimous
vote of thanks was tendered to A. J.
Wendler and A. S. Koch, the retiring
| officers, for their untiring efforts in
' behalf of the organization that has ac
complished much good for Anchorage
and vicinity.
A motion was passed endorsing the
action of the Spanish War Veterans at
Sunday afternoon’s meeting. Tele
grams were ordered sent to the Sew
and Chamber of Commerce and the ter
ritorial legislature, inviting them to
make Anchorage a visit.
Several other important matters of
local interest were taken up and dis
posed of. Frank W. Redwood, Chaun
eey K. Peterson and J. T. Toner were
admitted to membership and Judge
Leopold David and A. A. Shonbeck
were taken back into the fold. It was
decided to hold next Tuesday’s lunch
eon at the Mint Grill. The executive
committee will meet next Tuesday
night to perfect plans for the enter
tainment of the Seattle delegation due
in Anchorage in July, in addition to
the regular routine of business that
maycome before the meeting.
LEAVES IN CHARGE OF PATIENT.
Mrs. Lewis A. Burns, of Anchorage
General Hospital, leaves for Seattle on
the Admiral Farragut tonight in
charge of Andy Lyall, who has- been
sick for the past three months. Mr.
Lyall contracted a severe cold at Mat
anuska, where he was in business, and
was brought to Anchorage for atten
tion. His physicians have ordered him
to southern California in hopes the cli
matic change will improve his condi
tion, which at present is quite critical.
Mr. Lyall’s brother will meet him in
Seattle and continue the journey on to
San Diego.
Mrs. Burns will also look after* A!
Williams, who has been released from
the government hospital, and who if
making the trip with the intentions of
spending some time in the southern
states for the benefit of his health.
Mrs. Bums informs The Times that
while on the outside she intends to
procure the proper credentials to e.
tablish a unit of the Red Cross soviet t
in Anchorage upon her return.
Mrs. Laughlin will have charge of
the Anchorage General hospital during
Mrs. Burns’ absence from the city.
Cameron’s Cafe- is busy. Join the
i contented throng. 136
Sourdough Club!!
PATRIOTIC MEETING
Robarts’ Hall 8 p. m. Tuesday, April 10, 1917
“Patriotism”. lio\. McBride
“What Can 1 Do for My Country?” Col. C. S. Sa]>)>
Patriotic Son*?.Anchorage Quartet
Patriotic Recitation Mrs. A. G. Thompson
Patriotic Song. Mrs. Walters
Recitation .Mrs. Brewster
Patriotic Song . Prot. Sheets.
Patriotic Music for Dancing.
Non-Members Remaining for Dance Will be Charged 25c
COSMOPOLITAN MARKET
That the people of Anchorage appreciate tlu* establish
ment of a market where at all times they can get
FRESH FRUITS, GREEN VEGETABLES AND
• RANCH PRODUCE
has been shown by the liberal patronage we have enjoyed
since our opening day.
We want it thoroughly understood that KA h,KY BOAT
from the outside will carry fresh stock for us, which
will be placed on sale immediately after the arrival
of the vessel.
“Go to the Market After the Boat Arrives’’
Garfell & Popodopolos
I
TELLS IF HIS
—
A. Cheistensen, manager of the land
I and industrial department of the Alas
kan Engineering Commission, gives
the following information relative to'
his recent trip to Juneau, where he ap
peared before the legislature on behalf
of the Anchorage public schools:
“I went to Juneau at the telegraph
ic request of the committee on educa
tion. Many of the members were not
familiar with conditions in such town ;
as Anchorage, Matanuska and Nenana,
where lots have been sold by the gov
ernment on time contracts. Upon my
arrival at Juneau, I found the attitude
of the members of both the house of
representatives and the senate to be
inclined to do justice to all. They took
the position that a town the size of
Anchorage should contribute the same
proportion of the moneys for the
maintenance of the schools as incor
porated towns, and emphatically stat
ed that they would not appropriate
funds for the payment of all the ex
penses for the maintenance of the An
chorage schools, but were willing to
allow the same money to Anchorage
and other towns in like situation as
incorporated towns. After two days ;
thorough discussion of the entire
school situation in the territory, it was
finally concluded that the practicable
way to handle the situation was to al
low communities or towns, having a
population of 500 or more, and a
school attendance of 50 or more, to
create school districts with authority
to levy taxes for the maintenance of
the schools, and accordingly a bill was
drawn with that end in view. Under
such a law, Anchorage can organize a
school district and the school board
can levy taxes and raise the same
amount for the maintenance of schools
as incorporated towns.
“Several requests have been made
upon the legislature that the territory
pay 75 per cent of the cost of the
maintenance of all schools in incorpor
porated towns, while others have
asked for only 50 per cent. 1 am in
clined to believe from what 1 could
learn from the members that the ter
ritory will probably pay 50 per cent.
In that event Anchorage will be re
quired to raise the other 50 per cent.
“A poll tax bill is pending provid
ing for a poll tax of $4.00, the receipts
from which will be devoted to the
maintenance of schools, and the hill
will provide that all poll tax collected
he used within the respective school
districts where collected. Therefore,
in a town like Anchorage, where there
are between three and four thousand
men, it will be possible to raise from
the poll tax between twelve and fifteen
thousand dollars. It is estimated that
i
the cost of maintaining the Anchorage;
| school will be from $'20,000 to $25,000,
; per year, including the establishment j
: and maintenance of high school. It
: will, therefore, be seen that it may be j
unnecessary for the school board to
I levy any taxes but that the receipts ;
j from the poll tax will be sufficient to J
I meet half of the expenses.
“The foregoing states generally the j
j situation with reference to the Anchor- !
age schools. 1 urged upon the mem
bers to enact the law as soon as pos
sible, so that an election could lx- held
in Anchorage and teachers employed
for next year, which they promised to
do. I understand that they will vote
on the bill in the house either today or.
tomorrow. It may be that there will
I
be some contention over certain minor
points, but on the whole 1 found thai !
everyone was in favor of such a bill j
and that they considered it a happy :
solution of the problem. \
“The members of the legislature!
were pleased to receive the courteous
invitation from Captain F. Mears and
the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
to visit Anchorage and the govern
ment railroad project and it is highly i
ANCHORAGE CABINET WORKS
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
Joe Casali
537 Sixth Avenue.
OLD TIMER VISITS ANCHORAGE.
Andy Suprenant, a well known
prospector and mining man, came over1
from Knik yesterday and is stopping
with his old friend, Jack Curley, while’
in the city. Mr. Suprenant was form
erly a successful operator in Nevada
but met with reverses during the de
cline of stock in the Goldfield, Hull -1
frog and Manhattan companies. He
has been in Alaska for the past twelve
years, making Valdez his headquar-,
ters up to three years ago, when he
came to the Willow creek district and
assisted in installing the big cyanide
plant for VVm. Martin. He has spent
the past 16 months in prospecting on
Lewis river and the Skwentna and ;
tributaries with varying success, but
admits that he did not strike anything
big. He is well informed on the Wil
low creek properties and says that in
his opinion the big companies will ex
perience a very profitable season this
year, and that he looks for wonderful
development throughout the district.
Mr. Suprenant expressed himself as
being agreeably surprised at the re
markable growth of Anchorage and
says that this city is destined to be the
base of supplies for large mining dis
tricts composed of Willow creek. Cache
creek, Talkeetna and the Broad Pass
country.
MRS. CHASE AM) MRS.
CHAPIN HOSTESSES AT
BRIDGE I.CNCHEON
Mrs. Chase and Mrs. Chapin were
hostesses at a bridge luncheon at the
Chase home yesterday afternoon.
Twenty guests were present, Mrs.
Christensen winning the first prize and
Mrs. DeLong the second prize. Upon
the arrival of the guests at 1 o’clock,
a dainty luncheon was served, the re
mainder of the afternoon being de
voted to auction bridge.
probable that a number of them will
take advantage of the opportunity and
make this section a visit after the
close of the present session.
‘•A. CHRISTENSEN,
“Manager of the Land and Industrial
Department, A. E. C.”
3 FOR 25 CENTS
Brown Wheat Straws. Robarts. 778
Fresh Nuts, Robarts. 778
Stop at Peterson’s He tel. 390 '
Palace of Sweets
Next to Empress Theatre.
Ice ('ream,
Light Lundies
And—
I Ionic .Mach* ('audios.
ALL CREAM MADE
FROM FRESH MILK
Palace of Sweets
Temple Auditorium
A. L. U
Wed., April 11
Card Party
Saturday, April 14
Dance
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RECREATION
Bowling Alleys and Pool Parlors
YOUNG VIKING
H HEGSTROM
Next to Hanuony Theatre.
The Royal Cafe
Sjx'vial Arrangements Made tor Entertaining Private
Pa i1 ies.
The place <>!' real service. Boxes, Lunch < 'ouuter.
Try Some of Our Special Dishes.
FRISCO CAFE
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
Everything in Season ami Service the Very Best.
Private Boxes for Large or Small Parties.
ONCE A PATRON ALWAYS A PATRON
j Dohrniann - - Herning & Co.
BUILDERS’ HARDWARE
TOOLS AND SPORTING GOODS
HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS.
PHONE 76R.
Ladies of Anchorage
We now have on display an unusually line line of Ladies' Ready-to Wear Suits,
street and afternoon dresses, separate skirts and waists, ueekwear, and all articles
necessary for the well-dressed woman.
Our store is now ready to accommodate all our patrons and everybody L invit
ed to inspect our stock.
COURTESY AND QUALITY OUR MOTTO.
The Style Shop S