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The Butte daily post., 1917-05-09

tensive trip to Honolulu, are expecte'
to arrive in the city tonight or to
morrow.
George II. I'M Is here from the capi
tai. on a business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ID. Anderson o.
Helena are here today.
| Mr.. and Mrs. b. E. Seydel of Grea
4 Falls are here today.
Ethel L. Hutton of BoZeman II
among the arrivals.
| ID. +. Clancy Of Virginia City II
among the arrivals.
George f. Trewn of Missoula Is
among the visitors.
| A son was born May 2 to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bartlett.
George f.. Brown Of Missoula is here
on business trip.
A. s. Broat came over from the Gal
latin county seat.
G. w. Branson of Helena is guest
at the Thornton.
II. H. Galbraifh of Divide is a guest
at the Leggat.
c. A. Scovel of Lewistown is here
on brief trip.
Gust Abrahamson of Twin Bridges
is In the city.
William Davis of Bozeman is guest
at the Butte
w C. Williams of Twin Falls, Ida,
is here today.
W. +. Scott of Helena is guest
at the Ffnlen.
Catherine Robertson of Whitehall is
at the Acoma.
w. W. Matsey of Billings came here
this morning.
Hershel Can michael of Sumatra is al
the Thornton.
F. A. Boedecker of Bozeman came in
this morning.
E. w. Kramer of Missoula is among
the visitors.
Charles A Smith of Dillon is among
the visitors.
Miss Grace Lynn of Great Falls is
here today.
w. S. Hamilton of Deer Lodge is
here today.
Fine cigars, tobacco, cigarettes. The
Mint saloon. II North Maia.-Adv.
Paul d. Pratt of Helena is visiting
in the city
G. H Piatt came in today from
Great Falls.
BENJAMIN f. l.. Heron of Helena is
lere.
Dan Mahorey OF Wallace, Ida, is
lere today.
p. NJ Reilly OF Billings is here on A |
>rief trip.
T. Z. Enteiline of Billings is here |
oday
Charles p Wilson of Helena Is here
oday.
Tom Stealing of Leadore, Ida, is
lere.
II. G. Frabert of Great Falls is here |
oday.
DR. Barnes. Osteopath. DAILY Bank.-Adv.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-09
THE PICTORIAL REVIEW

Is noted for perfect styles and its pat
terms are conceded TO be the best on
the market The Summer Quarterly
Fashion Book is just out and ready for
your inspection and the June number
OF the Pictorial Review, with its
charming stories and pleasing concep-
tions is also on sale today at the head
quarters for Pictorial Styles, the p. O.
News Stand, 25 west Park.-Adv.
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BRAVE WORK OF THE
AMERICAN AMBULANCE

Paris. May s.-Section l of tha
American field ambulance. the Oldest
in the service, has been mentioned In
the dispatches for the third time for
brave work in the transportation OF
wounded under fire.. t
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HARRINGTON FUNERAL.

The funeral of Jack Harrington was
held today, proceeding from the Sher-
man and Reed parlors to the Sacred
Heart church, where a mass was cele-
brated Burial was in the Holy Cross
cemetery
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services We're widely attended. The
oortege proceeded from the home, 1913
East Second street, to st. Joseph's
church, where a mass was celebrated
Burial wos in the Holy Cross ceme-
terry.
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TO USE GRAIN ONLY
FOR MAKING BREAD

Paris, May "a decree is promui-
gated in the official journal prohibiting
the use of maize, rye, barley or buck
wheat nours for any other purpose
than bread making.
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ZuCALoY FUNERAL.

sFaaeral services we're held today for
Angelo xEcalpy. miner who was
caught and buried in fall Of ground
in q mine here few days ago. The
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-09

ing for Secretary Baker. consented to
the loan of ~ government barges and
attendant tow boats TO a private ST..
Louis enterprise in return for the as
surance the company would form
similar barge line to take up the traf-
fic at the end of a year.
E. A. Goltra Of st. Louis informed
the conference Secretary Baker had
been asked for the loan of the barges
and tow boats to aid in transporting
iron ore to st. Louis from northern
points.
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REOPEN FREIGHT TRAFFIC
ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER

st. Louis. May s.-The reopening
off reight traffic In the Mississippi
river and its tributaries was assured
last night when william Black. speak
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JOHNS FUNERAL.

Funeral services were held today for
Albert Ernest Johns at the home, 1s
Sybil street The Rev. G. ]. Stephens.
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uastor of the Mount Bs,s' Bt,ss,.,'i
church of walkerrille' o'y ~ 4, j,
The services. Buriai was ID ''
Aloriah cemetery.
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AcosTA FUNERAL.

a number Of friends 7,'' ons !,
today at the funeral q !, ~. =
Acosta, the infant ns.sass dsusn.f' s1sa
Acosta, which proesstre .;s street u
Nome. s4s East Curtis Cras. 'es.ss,s,-
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-09

LADIES' HOSIERY-Of Isle. silk
Isle or cotton in black and white
finished with double garter top,
double sole and high spliced heel,
in medium and heavy weights;
regular 25c for ...............lS Ice
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-09

GIRLS HOSIERY-Of fine Isle
or silk Isle, in fast black only;
shown in a splendid offering;
fine rib knit, with double sole,
heel and toe; regular 25c for 19c
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Subscribe FOR tn. Suite Daily Pos.
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-09
New NeckWear

DAINTY NEW COLLARS women 'ha|
misses; of pique, lawn or crepe; shown .
a beautiful variety of the favored new "
signs; plain, embroidered or finished na
lace trimmings; square or long point ~ -.
shapes; priced at ................'''o0e.|
NEW MOTOR HATS-For women 'a
misses; caps and bonnets; in silk or sn|
materials; carried in navy, gray, mn ~
and red; some finished with Dresden p'ls.
others with embroidered designs; priss ~ ~
from .......... 49,. CSC to Slsy
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EXTRA SPECIAL.

Tablecloths and napkins to match; made Of k b
nous Aberdeen" linen.
The eloths-5I inches square, at.,...........".Ss ~
The napkins Regular size ...............""'.Ss
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Table Linens
Specially Priced

TABLE DAMASK-Me Mercerized damask of good durs
bic quality shown in variety of patterns; spcalI
yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ....................MI MI
TABLE DAMASK-In plain white or cream; splntl
quality at an unusually low price. Special, yard ~
TABLE DAMASK--A fully bleached damask in mr
ber of attractive new patterns; special.
TABLE NAPKINS-In a large size, hemmed. ready ID
use; shown in an assortment of patterns; special IN
in a medium size. Special ...,..,....,,....,...sa
DRESSER SCARFS-ln the regulation lengths, iiniad
with lace scalloped edges Special ......""k
The Butte daily post., 1917-05-09

BOYS OR GIRLS STOCKINGS
In medium-weight cotton of
good quality in black and colors;
made with double knee, heel and
toe; carried in all sizes; regular
2bc for Ice
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
HAY SHORTAGE
HURTS DIARIES

Unless the hay shortage II rellov.
cd there II a possibility Of an In,
creased cost Of milk and the mecca
slty Of butohering many Of the
mllch cows OF the state.
Members Of the Merchants Ex.
change have held several meetings
recently to devise means 10 meet a
critical situation In the hay market.
Miliers say they could dispose OF
10000 tons Of mill feed Immediately
at IS over the existing price. provid.
ing they could get the feed.
pairymcn and producers say an
increase win not and cannot be toll.
Grated. Any additional increases.
they say. win simply mean that their
herds viii have to be turned over TO
the butcher
Heavy purchases by tho govern.
ment In this territory have been
greatly responsible for tho reduc-
ton Of the output OF mill feed.
The feed market Is the key TO the
milk situation. Milk prices are
regulated every two weeks. The
next regulation win DO made De
cember l.
The present price for milk paid
the dairymen by the condensarics is
t2s5 per hundred pounds OF milk
II the feed situation becomes more
acute. II ia said the increase In the
acute. IL In said the cost OF canned
milk will naturally increase.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
-
IN A LOBSTER PALACE

cannot tell you. little book. how
glad. | was that !, MarEie Waveriy.
WAS soon going back to my quiet
homo, and | made up my mind. as
| entered tho restaurant. that Ms
soon as possible after returned
home would fiIl my time fun of
some kind OF work that would inter
est me--that / would not live the
almless existence saw about me.
Dear Mollie-life even with her
poor little blind baby seemed to me
preferable to the hectic existenoes |
had been told about In tho play. and
the ones my imagination seemed to
find about me. ! was not happy.
little book. and | had thought l was
going to bo so happy.
what are you going to have TO
eat7" asked Jim, apparently trying
to interrupt my sordid thoughts.
which | know must have shown In
my face. We were seated near the
dancing floor.
81 wonder IL can have bread and
milk"
Jim looked at me In wonder. and
then burst into a peal OF laughter.
"Margie Waverly, You are the end
OF the limit. Just think of coming
into the lobster palace of Chicago
and ordering bread and milk. My
dear. the waiter will fall dead"
Lot us try him." l coaxed. as the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE

idea grew In my brain.
Are you sure you want nothing
more than that--nothing TO drink"
You know. Jim, that | never
drink liquor. II that is what you are
Offering me. do not want anything
to eat but bread and milk. You can
make II half and half"
Sounds like Child's. doesn't it?''
chuckled Jim as he called the
waiter.
Little book. sometimes ! wish you
had eyes That walters face as he
took my order was a sight for gods
and men. Jim tried to even things
up by ordering club sandwich and
a highball, but we could ser that, in
spite of my low-cut gown and won
derful emeralds and Jims ire
proachable evening clothes, we had
lost caste.
When the waiter brought the or
der he had pitcher OF milk and
one of cream. a tall glass and plate
of bread and butter. | was almost
afraid he would turn us out when l
demanded n bowl and dessert
spoon. But he did bring them.
II think, Margie," said Jim, "he
was more shocked at your bread and
milk order than he would have been
had you lighted cigaret, and yet
he would have thought nothing OF
serving you wine or cocktails until
you would have had to have assist
ance TO get out OF the room"
What hypocrites we are, little
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29

book!
was glad OF all the fuss made
over my breead and milk, for it
made me forget for the moment the
theme of the play we had seen.
And then the music started a fox
trot and Jim and l began to dance.
There is no physical exercise that so
appeals to me as dancing. II is po-
etical in its rhythm, exhilarating in
its performance and perfect In its
content.
! was so happy dancing, little
book, that did not notice at first
that Jim and had the floor to our
selves, but all at once Jim whispered.
'They think we are professionals, 4
guess. Margie. let's give them -
eye fun"
l laughed and nodded, and then
we started in to do stunts. Jim, as
usual. was up in all the new steps,
and l had danced with him so muclf
that l followed him almost uncon-
sciously. With the exception of NAL
colin stuart, Jim is the best dancer
| have ever known, and in mo-
ment or two had forgotten eve3r-
thing but the JOY of youth in the
most youthful of all exercises.
When we finished, there was a
burst of applause as we hurried
back 10 our table, and | could see
by the way the waiter beamed at
me that he thought he had solved
the riddle of my bread and milk.
Go be continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
HERE'S WHAT UNCLE SAM DOES
TO PROTECT TROOPS AT SEA

BY U-sfrd Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON. Nov. 20
Despite tn. ksis~~'s lurking T.
boats. American troops are cro@s-
ing the Atlantic i'm unpree~slent-
ed numbers, with remarkably
few casualties.
The fact that only one troop
ship has been sunk. sltho there
have been transports on the
ocean every day since mid-yune.
serves 60 bring the governments
precautions into bold relief.
For four months. German U-boats
never ceased their efforts to sink an
American transport. altho the July
announcement Of the attack on n
conveyed fleet was the only one
made public. This Is by no means
the only attack that has taken place,
There il every reason to believe
U.boats have been taken from the
British sea lanes to patrol the
French lanes. over which American
transports steam. This may account
for the falling off in sinkings OF
British merchant ships
Aisho the United States transport
Antilles sank in five minutes. 1871
Of the 237 on hoard were saved. and
there Is reason TO believe large
number OF those who died were kill
cd by the explosion. and not By
drowning. IL in peace times a liner
had sunk In five minutes. hardly a
perwou would have been saved
what these precautions are can
not be told in too great detail. but
the main reliances are life-Havinp
jackets. llfeboats and life-saving
| rats.
The ife-saving jacket. which has
supplanted the old life-preserver. IL
part Of the regular equipment 81
the troops and sailors while on
board. As soon as the submarine
zone In entered. every man aboard
puts on his life-jacket. and keeps II
on until he Is safe ashore. The life.
saving RATS are the last great reli-
ance II a ship In torpedoed. They
do not have 10 be lowered along.
side. but lie on tho decks and can be
cut loose even when the ship is sink.
Ing.
, To avoid every possibility Of dis
order In case the ship il struck.
there are constant boat drills--be.
fore breakfast. In the morning. aft.
ernoon and at night.
And, best of all. over the whole
submarine area, there In always an
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
Local Navigators
to Be on Seattle"

Seattle and Tacoma navigators
who have been certified as officers
In the Washington state free navi-
cation school In Tacoma, win be at
the helm OF the first steel ship built
for the United states shipping board
when she starts on her maiden voy-
age shortly. This vessel. the Sc
attic. was launched last Saturday
from the Skinner e. Eddy shipyards
This encouraging information was
received Wednesday by Prof. James
a. Gould. instructor OF the naviga-
ton school. who has been making a
concerted effort 10 have the ship
ping board assign Northwestern nav.
igators on the first shipping board
vessel to be constructed In the Unit.
cd states.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
OIL GEN. RUMOR
MOST POPULAR
man AT LEWIS

l STaH Correspondent
CAMP LEWIS. Tacoma. Nov. 90
There ~ ono officer in camp of
whom much Ii heard In ordinary con.
verRation. yet never appears ia tho
official orders.
His name In General Rumor
whrre'er you go. you mes, the
general lie IL the most talked Of
and does the most talking. Of any
man on the lot
Witnea@eth.
Two officers meet.
81 heard a runor the other day
that they were going TO send mo to
Camp Kcarney in week" an.
nounees the frs,
''ThAssoY- says the second. You
can't believe all you hear a, this
place. bat heard a wen confirmed
rumor the other day that the whole
division would be at Camp Kearncy
In a scw weeks. They are going to
give up this camp. the way sc, t. =
The longer they talk the moro II
heard - General Rumor.
There are rumorn that Colonel So
and SO Is major general is dis.
guiHe. ruruora that beans VIII not be
served at company mess after the
first OF the year. that tn. division
will move 10 France In ono month.
two months. win never move: thar
Seattle was Guaranteed because
German spies shot too many sol.
diers on iiH streets: that ,he quaran.
tine wiil bc lifted In ono day. one
week. will never b lifted.
Tho general Is a busy Old soul. IT..
works days and nights. and among
the highes, officers and tho loves,
men. Ever and anon he has some
new and fantastic tale TO spin. ana
now matter how wild II II. he Will
find believers for IL
Some folks say the number of
rumors Is a symptom OF the war
There are always many ruruors when
there "a war II this be true. then
there can be no doubt Of the ma.
lions participation In the conflict.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
CONGRESSMAN
IS INDICTED AS
ANTI-DRAFTER

BIZ United Press Leased WFc
MADISON. Wis. Npv. Coon
gresham John M. Nelson and his
son. Byron. were under indictment
today on charge OF conspiracy to
violate the registration laws.
The son had previously been in
dicted for failure to register. Con
gressman Nelson was charged with
advising his son not TO register.
They win be tried In December
Young Nelson is now on his fa-
theirs ranch. near Spring Coulee.
Sask., where some time ago he was
married to Miss Anita Tluess, of
Madison. Congressman Nelson In in
Washington. When action was
started against young Nelson he
hurriedly returned TO Madison ana
registered, but later returned TO
Canada.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
SUE co. FOR $8l, 900

The Coastwise Steamship * Barge
Co. owner OF the barge st. David.
which was lost recently while being
towed by the steamer Kern. has fiji
cd suit in admiralty for $500 dam
ages.
81. while being towed from Valdez
to Ketchikan. with s2l,000 cargo
of copper. The value OF the steamer
is placed at 100000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
SUPREME WAR
COUNCIL TALKS
OVER ARMISTICE

PARIS, Nov. 2p.a@The first
formal session of the inter.
allied conference opened prompt
~ nj 10 u. m. to-day.
A great deal of the preliminary
formal work OF organization OF the
council has already been Infected by
Informal individual meetings. so that
II was expected the statesmen today
could begin at once the discussion Of
vital points which have called them
together.
Foremost In the problems which
the meeting win be called upon Ia
Calculation must be made for the re.
lease Of "A considerable number Of
German and Austrian troops now In
the Russian fronts. now that IL hp.
pears tho noishevih and the Ger
mans will certainly sign an armis'
tice next Sunday.
Fiftyfour statesmen for the allies
sit In the meeting. The premi.rs OF
England. Francs. Italy. Serbia,
Greece. Portugal and Montenegro
head their respective delegations.
Foreign ministers for England.
France. Italy. Belgium. Montenegro
and Portugal win be present. togeth'
or with various ambassadors. special
ENJOYS. cabinet members and high
officials Of all the allied powers.
The meeting was held In the build.
Ing Of the French ministry 81 for
eiKn affairs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29

/ allied destroyer or patrol within a
few minutes straminr distance.
ready 10 answer the first signal OF
/ an attacked ship. In times OF
peaca. ahipwrccksd passengers might
be arloat for hours. or even days.
without sighting u rescue boat. but
now the patrol Of the danger Eona
IL 80 thoro that speedy rescue II as
sured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
5 Children Burned
to Death in Canada

CALGARY, Nov. 29.-While their
parents were absent. attending a
Chautavqua lecture. five children Of
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. oaks were burned
10 death when the farmhouse. four
miles south OF Innisvaih was de-
stroyed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29

Coat Of Brown or Green
kersey Cloth in 50-inch
length. with collar and
pocket edging of Nutria;
lined TO waist. Price
$500.
Full-lined Coat Of brown
kersey. with large shawl
collar of Nearseal and two
buttons of the same fur
decorating the waistline
in back. Price $500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29

Coat Of Brown or Rus
sian-green Broadcloth, AZ
inches long, topped with
Nearseal collar and lined
and interiined through
out. Price $500.
In Burgundy Broad
cloth or Russian-green
kersey, Full-belted Coat.
lined to waistline. with
novelty pockets and Hud-
son seal collar. Price
$500. Second Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
Cotton
Remnants
Reduced

THE accumulation of
i short lengths from
the months selling, in
GLIDING
Robings and Out
ing Flannels, Per-
Gales and Perca-
lines, S a t e e n S,
Devonshire Suit
ings, Madras, Chal-
lies, Cotton Suit
ings, Bleached and
Unbleached Mus
Inns
many long enough
for children's dresses,
waists or skirts.
basement Salesroom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
Cozy
Cotton
Blankets

THE Blankets fea-
l. tured in the Base
ment Salesroom are
woven of excellent
quality cotton, W j t h
short nap and felted
finish-and their soft
and fleecy surface is
retained after frequent
laundering.
Choice of plain gray,
tan and white, also
plaids of blue, tan or
gray with white. Priced
at $500, So. rs,
$3.50, $2.S5, $500
to 1913 pair.
Basement Salesroom
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29

Goats for street. motoring, afternoon and all-pur-
pose wear including many that would be marked
at higher prices were they not bought at conces-
sion.
in Wool Velour, Kersey Broadcloth Sils ertone,
Crystal Cloth HomeSpun and Pompom Coatings.
and these colorS: Black, Navy, Brown, Green,
Copenhagen, Taupe, Burgundy Plum, Olive
drab and Pekin-blue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
Basement Salesroom-
52-inch Chiffon Broadcloth
$500 Yard

rTHERE is an excellent selection of colors in
i this good suiting and coating weight of Broad
cloth, including
Mulberry Purple, Marine-blue Navy,
Midnght-blue. Wine, Myrtle, Russian
green, Brown, Seal-brown and Black.
Fifty-two inches wide, $500 yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
1t Is Recommended

that purchases of Christmas Cards, Silverware,
Jewelry, Pyalin Ivory and other articles intended
10 be Engraved be made at the earliest conven-
lent moment to ensure unhurred workmanship
and prompt delivery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
The Fluffy Daintiness of
New Lace Waists
at $3.75

is illustrated in models of flesh-color with ecru,
black with white, and plain ecru-al combining the
lace with Georgette crepe chiffon.
Outstanding style features the large collars,
cascade fronts and ruffles. Sizes SO to A. Price
1918. -n.,,n,n, s.,..roou
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-08-24

slN.MONN.

$500, 100000.
CSl The income-tax schedule ought to
be revised with lowering of the rates
on earned incomes below $4,000, and
with On analogous lowering Of the
rates on the higher incomes, so as not
to exceed 81 per cent. \ careful cal
culatiou shows that an income tax Of
this kind would yield some S450.O0O''
eco additional.
az The tax"on whisky and tobacco
ought 10 remain approximately as it is
with a yield Of about 1920, 100000.
These three taxes. together with the
stamp tax at even the low rate Of the
House bill, and with an improved au-
tOmobiIe tax. viii Yield over $780,
100000. which is the amount Of money
thought desirable.
The above program would be in har-
mony with an approved scientific sys-
TEN. 1t viii do away with almost all
Of the complaints that are being urged
against the present. 1t win refrain
from taxing the consumption Of the
poor.
1t win throw a far heavier burden
upon the rich, but Will not go to the
extremes Of confscation. 1t will OBJ
viate interference with business and
will keep unimpaired the social pro-
ducdvity Of the community.
1t will establish a Just balance be-
tween loans and taxes and viii not
succumb to the danger OF approaching
either the taZ-only policy or the loan
only policy. Above all, it win keep an
undIsturbed elastic margin, which
must be more and more heavily drawn
upon as the war proceeds.