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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-12-06
THE EXCESS PROFIT TAX.

What excuse is there for the ex-
cess profits tax remaining upon
the statute books! What reason
can Congress give to the country
for permitting it to remain here
The public good seems to demand
its early abolition.
Under the stress of war it was
necessary that production Of all
essentials should be stimulated .
full capacity. There are no two
plants in the country whose pro-
d,1ction costs are the same. Some
are so situated and managed that
they have a low cost of produc-
ton: some produce at high cost ;
there are others that in normal
times might run at bare proht or
a possible loss. Yet the goods
from all were needed. TO stlm-
ulate the improbable and less
profitable plants to greater pro-
duction much higher prices were
allowed.
OF course the lower cost plants
would make greater -rofits. They
would profteer! Therefore they
were to be cured by governmental
profiteering upon them. The
theorvcf the excess profits tax was
that all extra profits could be
drawn into the national treasury
and a high production Of essential
goods maintained. The origlna-
tors of this monstrosity forgot the
story of the philosopher, who,
wishing to &c over rail fence
thrust his fingers into his boot
straps and pulled with all his
might. He didn't get over the
fence but pulled out his boot
straps.
That is about the way the ex-'
cess profits tax has worked. 1t
has helped to create and bolster
up an abnormal price level for all
commodities. Profiteering upon
those who would profteer is no
remedy for present conditions.
Turning a huge vampire loose
upon industry only weakens it
when the country needs that in
dustry should be strengthened.
Even taxes depend upon the VI
tality of industry.
The price level has been IN
creased more than 100 per cent
since this thing came into exist
ence. It has helped to raise the
price Of everything the people ear,
wear or use. It is one of the
strongest supports Of a condition
that is taking billions of dollars
from the earnings of the people
without any return under the
guise of "high cost of living" 1t,
is no less than highway robber-
robbing the people and robbing
the government.
There must be unusual taxes Tor
some years yet until the cost OF
the war is paid. But there are
better forms of taxation than this
one that helps to stife Industry
increases the cost Of living, makes
the purchasing power OF the dol
lar less, breeds discomfort and en-
courages strikes.
To say that income taxes will oe
less this coming year is not SUI
ficient. The public welfare de-
mands that this form Of taxation,
together with other profiteers, ne
abolished. es-Picayune.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-12-06
Chamberlain's Tablets.

These tablets are intendedI
especially for indigestion and con
stipation. They tone up the stons;|
ach and enable it to perform ~
functions naturally. They Al
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thereby restoring the stomach and
bowels to healthy condition.
When you feel dull, stupid and
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are certain to be pleased Wit
their effect.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-12-06

Catholic church, among all the
church has been most prominent
in advocating this Great Resto'
ration which is unsettling land
values all over the world today
You will notice that this quotation
is not only from Pope but one
out of the ordinary, inasmuch as
he was called Pope Gregory the
Great; and every one knows that
the Popes have all been men of
studious habits and great learn
ing. Some of the most notable
battles for land reform, have been
made in Rome, the Eternal City.
The Rev. DIR. Thomas Nulty,
Bishop of Meath, Ireland, must
have drawn inspiration and au-
thoritv in his little book "Back -
the Land" from such men as Pore
Gregory, not to mention thousands
Of others who since the time Of
Moses have been trying to right
the great wrong we did in per-
hitting the ownership Of land 20
pass into the hands Of spectators
and gamblers.
Again and again Bishop Nulty
asserts, "Landlordism robs all!
1t has divided mankind into two
classes the restless rich and the
frantic poor. None are happy.
"Life holds a wondrous mystery !;
no man
Can build with gold a sheltered
nest,
For the world-fate abs laid a
secret ban
And sworn there never shall be
private rest"
Scores of times in his little
hook 'Back to the Land" Bishop
Nulty Plainly shows that he con-
siders land the common property
Of the people. He speaks of the
earth as the common estate, and
a just right of property in i'm
provements, but no right of prop
erty in land itself.
A Vermont Judge. when asked
to return a fugitive slave to the
man who claimed ownership, said /:
"show me a bill Of sale from the
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-12-06
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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-12-06
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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-12-06
L Il . Bleed Infection.

Sufferers Should Realize That
L 10 . Bleed Infection.
Doubtless like other sufferers,
you have often asked yourself this
question, which continues to re-
main unanswered.
Science has proven that Rheu-
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
LEAGUE nations union OPENS
SESSIONS IN MANSION HOUSE
LONDON king URGES SUPPORT
Premier Lloyd George Sends
Message Saying the Allies
Are Pledged to Support
League. Noble Ideas.

London, Oct. 13.-Messages from
King George and Premier Lloyd
George urging support of the league
of nations, as means of promoting
peace, were read today when the lea
que of nations union opened it's fall
Campaign at the Mansion House.
! I'VE fought to gain lasting peace
1.-THE king said, "and ii Is our supreme
lduty to take every measure to secure
ht To realize this nothing is more es-
sential than strong enduring league
IOf nations"
4 The message from Lloyd George saio
In part:
"The allies are pledged to support
D league of noble ideals. Civilization
can not longer afford to squander time
and treasure on the destruction of it's
lOwn handiwork. / appeal to my fell
3ow country men to support this great
crusade for International order and
good will"
The union will wage vigorous war
/Ui. behalf Of the league OF nations dur
l1ng the fall and winter
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
NORRIS ENTERS
Third DAY OF
SENATESPEECH
Nebraska Senator Making Un-
usually Long Talk Against
Shantung Provision of Treaty
--Charges Wilson Inaccurate.

Washington, Oct. Ex-senator Nor
ris, Nebraska. entered the third day of
an extended speech on Shantung when
serate resumed consideration of the
treaty today. Norris began speaking
Friday and had talked about four
hours. Saturday he again took the
floor. He is opposing the Shantung
provision of the peace treaty.
President Wilson four times repeat
ed an assertion which he had prev
iously admitted was mis- statement"
Norris charged during his speech.
The statement Norris questioned
was that Great Britain and France had
entered into a secret agreement with
Japan over Shantung to get her into
the war, but which Norris declared
was not made until 1917. two years
after Japan Joined the Allies.
This alleged mis- statement was ack-
by the president September
12. Norris declared. but was repeated
in its original form at Los Angeles.
Reno, Salt Lake City, and Cheyenne
some days later.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
SITUATION CRITICAL,

for in the ultimatum will not be cam
celled until that commission informs
the supreme council that the evacua-
ton Is progressing normally.
The allies inquire why Won der Goltz
has not yet been punished If it is true
as the Germans assert, that he is guilty
OF 'n'000rd!ess10e; qexT Or NOTE.
'Tt Is difficult not to believe" says
the allied note, that the delay lin
evacuation) has been calculated to lead
to the very results which the German
government now affects to deplore. 1t
seems indeed impossible otherwise to
explain the refusal to recall Won der
Goltz, who has been their (the Ger
mans) official instrument in creating
the present situation in open defiance
of the allied and associated powers"
The allied note asks why Won der
Goltz, after being summoned to Berlin
only recently, was sent back dellber-
ately to the scene of his atrocities, ex-
cept to complete the organization
which now affords the German govern
ment the pretext that the troops hither-
to paid, clothed and transported by
them have passed out Of their control
VIOLATES NEUTRALITY.
The allies assert that unless Germany
offers a more satisfactory explanation
the allies cannot accept the contention
that Germany has tried continually to
withdraw her troops from the Baltic
According to recent information,
1t is stated, "the situation suddenly has
become more grave on account of the
offensive taken by the Germans Oct. g.
Other troops have violated the Cour-
land and Lettish neutral zone and have
bombarded Lettish positions by arm
ored trains, airplanes and poison gas
shells. They have threatened Riga and
brought about the formation In Cour-
land Of a German Russian government
opposed to the local government al
ready established"
The note concludes with the asser-
ton that Germany will be held respon-
sible for any act of hostility by German
troops directed against allied repre-
sentatives in the Baltic provinces.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
BELGIAN QUEEN
HAS fine Time
IN MOUNTAINS

Santa Barbara, Cal. Oct 13.-Queen
Elizabeth went mountaineering today
among the Santa Barbara foothills.
Accompanied by Countess de Cara
man Chimay who Kamely endeavored
to keep the strenuous pace set her by
the queen, they hiked and motored to
the top of several hills.
The queen admitted today to a To-
cal woman that she is having a won
derful time"
The prince revealed the fact he does
not smoke when he refused cigar
ette. The king got his first ice cream
soda today. He walked up the main
street. AS the day was warm, the
king stepped into drug store and
asked for something cooling. The
drug clerk fixed up a chocolate ice
cream soda and the king finished it..
While in San Francisco eighteen tele-
phones will be hooked up to the train
ana the king and queen and others
will talk TO friends In New Yerk.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
LETT|SH TROOPS MAINTAINING
THEIR DEFENSE AGAINST THE
GERMANS IN BALTIC PROVINCES
Heavy Bombardment Of Riga by
the German-Russian Forces
Continue All Friday and Sat-
urday Morning.

London, Oct 13.-Ffghting contin-
ues in the Baltic region with the Let
tish troops maintaining their defense
against the Germans, according to the
latest reports received here.
Reports here from Reval today said
that General Yudonftch, in command OF
Russian northwest troops. has cap
tured hamburg. seventy miles south
west of Petrograd.
A dispatch to the Daily Chronicle
from It's correspondent in Riga de-
clares that On Saturday two thousand
Let's under Colonel Berkais were still
holding the city against heavy German
attacks. Remaining in Riga to cover
the evacuation CT the government six
thousand troops and small rear
guard decided to stay and fight to their
death. instead Of simply delaying the.
Germans, as they had been ordered y
do.
Colonel Bermond, commanding the
Russian forces which co-operated with
General Won der Coltz' German troopo
Continued ON Pare Two.>
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
WEARING 'EM TIGHTER
(By United Press)

Washington, Oct. 13.-Rumanaan
women are wearing 'em tighter. too,
like their New York and Partisan sis
ters, according to Red Cross rispatch-
es from Galatz.
1t isn't the dictate of fashion, how
ever, but dire necessity, that is chang
ing the style, and the fact that the
trouser legs of the American men have
rot been very wide the past few years.
Many women are forced to wear
skirts made from the trousers donated
to the American Red Cross. They rip
the inner seams of the legs and piece
the two togethere. Jackets are i'm
provised from coats by modifying the
waist line and sleeves.
Shoes are made from old rubber tir-
es, since an ordinary pair of leather
shoes in Galatz or Bucharest sells for
s35, which is completely beyond the
purse of the poor.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
FERRY WORKERS
VOTE TO STAY
OUT ON STRIKE

New York, Oct. 13,-Nearly three
thousand workers on ferries, tugs and
lighters. who have Joined the strike of
$4,000 longshoremen and 10000 ex-
pressemen and completely tied up the
port of New York, voted late today to
remain out.
The ferry men, members OF the Rail-
road, Port and Terminal Workers un-
ion, were called in mass meeting to
hear letter from A. ]. Stone, chair
man of regional railroad directors, urg-
ing them to return to work pending
arbitration of their demands for a 20
per cent increase In wages.
The vote was unanimous, officials
Ct the union said.
On the proposition to 60 back to work
viii be announced tonight, 1t was said.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
men
IN GARY URGED
SEIZE CONTROL

Gary. Ind. Oct. 1s.-Circulars signed
"The Communists" calling upon la
boring men TO arise and seize control
.as In Russia" claimed the attention
of regular soldiers here today. Colonel
w. s. Mapes, commanding troops In the
steel district set his men to running
down those responsible for the propa-
ganda An effort was made to ~
from six prisoners the location of the
printing press from which the circu-
lar issued. Colonel Mapes reiterated
his statement that there was definite
Red" plot to overthrow the regular
government here So
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
ALLIES IMPOSE
THE BLOCKADE
IN BALTIC SEA
Carry utThreat to Force Ger.s
man Evacuation of CourIand
Withdraw Permits to the
Hun Ship.

Berlin, Oct. 12-(delayed)-The
allies have imposed q blockade in
the Baltic sea as means of fore
ing the German evacuation Of Cour
land, the Stettin Abendpost report
ed today. The newspaper quoted
q telegram from London, said to
have been received by the German
government saying.
Owing to the attack on Riga,
passage permits are provisional
withdrawn from all German ships
in the Baltic. All German ships
must be recalled and no others al
lowed to put to sea. All ships en-
countered in the Baltic are liable
to seizure by the Allies"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13

LITTLE LUIKART GIRLS
APPARENTLY WINNING
BATTLE WITH DEATH

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-Edna and Shir-
ley Luikart today had apparently
won in their battle with death.
Both girls were growing strong
er and, according to DR.. Thomas A.
Carter, were throwing off the ef-
fects OF bi-chloride of mercury
poisoning administered by their in
sane mother.
Edna will be able to leave Colum-
bus hospital within a few days, her
physician stated today. She is
bright and cheerful and plays con-
stantly.
Shirley, the eldest, whose condi-
ton was more serious than that of
her younger sister, was also rally
ing today. Although not entirely
out of danger yet, DR.. Carter has
every hope for her complete recov-
cry.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
LANSING SAYS STATUS
OF LEAGUE NATIONS
NOW IS CONFUSING

Washington, Oct 1s.-The status of
the league of nations is Confusing"
Secretary Lansing said today. The
ratifications of France and Italy Are
deposited, With that of Great Britain,
with the league secretary In Paris.
So far as Lansing can interpret, the
league will consist of only those ma
tions who have ratified the treaty and
other nations will be admitted only as
they ratifY.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
w E A II E r

For Boise and Vicinity: Unsettled
and occasionally threatening tonight
and Tuesday.
For Idaho: Tonight and Tuesday,
unsettled and occasionally threatening.
Highest temperature yesterday 50.
Lowest temperature this morning 49,.
Mean temperature yesterday 81.
Total precipitation for the ~ hours
ending at 8 q. m. this morning, Trace.
Relative humidity yesterday. 8. =.
m. 81 per cent: p. m. ~; 8 p. m. %.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13

Paris Oct 13.-Charges that the German government
delayed deliberately the withdrawal of General der Golt
forces from the Baltic region contained the most recent
note to Berlin from the allied and associated
The note made public here today declared that until Ger
undertakes the evacuation and pursues it with all
able celebrity the allies will maintain the coercve
announced in their note of September 81 when renewal of the
blockade threatened
SITUATION CRITICAL.
allies point out that situation in the Baltic suddenly
critical and declare that Germany will be held
responsible executing the order for evacuation
An allied commission will appointed superntend
told and the provided
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
COURT IN
DECISION UPHoLDs THE
ALASKAN ACT OF 1913

Washington, Oct. 13.-The supreme
court today in effect upheld the Alas
kan legislative act of 1913. which re-
auired the film gof affidavits in as
sessing mining claims. G. A. Vedin
was convicted of perjury by lower
courts and in appealing contested the
Ia
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
OPPOSITION TO
D'ANNUNz|O IS
Nearing Crisis
Poet-Soldier, Feeling Himself
Slipping, Calls Meeting of
Fiunae Population to Ascer-
tain if People Faithful.
BY HENRY WOOD.

Omitted Press Staff CORRESPONDENT
Rome. Oct. 13-Opposition to Ga
briele d'Annunzio is growing. Today
it had reached such heights that the
poet, apparently doubtful of his sup
port, had called meeting of the Fiume
population to ascertain whether the
people were still faithful to him
This does not mean that anyone in
Italy is prepared to renounce in the
slightest degree the desire that Fiume
become Italian. 1t does mean. how
ever that both Italy and ;F'iume are
becoming bored to distraction by dan
nunzio and his occupation OF Fiurne.
iDLENESS INCREASES. -
The riume population wishes an end
to the abnormal situation which the
poet warrior has created. The par
alysis of the port is increasing idleness
and hardShips.
Both in Rome and in Fiume it is ad-
mitted that after a month of the poets
occupation, the solution of the Fiume
problem is no nearer than before. while
dAnnunzio's q obstinate insistence in
hanging on only delays and compli-
Gates the chances for speedy peace
full settlement.
D'Annunzo has completely shat
tered Fumes expectations of a flour
ishing trade in supplying the Austro-
Hungarian hinterland. AS a result of
ClG IlilldH government biDthdtt,
ships no longer enter or leave the port.
Commerce and industry are paralyzed
completely.
PEOPLE DISiLLUSloNED.
Every one in Eiume has been dis
illusioned of the likelihood of dan
nunzio's occupation resulting in annex
alton. Italy as whole is equally dis
gusted. The occupation has degener-
!ated now into a personal squabble be-
A. A ,y;,. ,,,I Tor
According to information from Fiume
the poet realizes the failure of his vent
ure, but friends who know his extra
ordinary vanity doubt whether he Will
be able to swallow his pride; hence he
holds on hoping a settlement will be
made without him giving in
The final solution of the irritating In
cident, it is believed now, Will be the
action of the peace conference in
awarding Italy mandate over Fiume,
which will be established as buffer
state.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
HALT SALE AlRPLANES.

Paris, Oct. 13.-Sales of German air.
planes to Sweden were annulled today
by the supreme council of the peace
CON ferancn
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13

New York Oct. 13,-Forty three
American army aviators were ready
to resume their rans-continental
flight today after the enforced rest
over Sunday.
War department orders holding fiji
ers who had completed the first leg
of the reliability race at their termin-
ais until october 90 We're rescinded
late yesterday The new orders permit
any fer who has completed the sirst
'ali Of the round trip flight between
the two coasts to begin his return
Journey mot less than 4S hours or
more tnsn 96 hours" after he reached
a terminal control station. Lieutentnt
l. y. Maynard who reached San Frah
cisco a. LIS p. m. coast time) Satur-
day---vinning the first leg OF TIE race
,ul accomplishing the first transcon-
tl,ental flieh.-may start back this ;.f-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
Allies To Take Drastic Action If Germany
Does Not Order Withdrawal Immediately OF
Troops From Baltic; Situation Becomes Grave

Latest Note to Hun Government Demands Explanation of Re-
turn General der Gotz to Scene Of His Atrocities After
Being Recalled to Bern-Troops Have Violated Courand
and Lettish Neutral Zone, Statement Asserts.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13

great industrial conference now in
progress in Washington. One Of
labor's delegates is a woman, Sara
A. Conboy of New York. secretary
and treasurer Of tho United Textile
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
MORE Av|AT0RS
7OLAND today
IN LONG RACE
Forty-Three American Birdmen
Resume Their TransContin-
entail Flight This Morning
After Rest Over Sunday.

New York, Oct. 13-BulIetin-
Captain L. n. Smith, the fourth
aviator to complete a trans CONT
mental flight in tho present race,
reached Roosevelt field, MineoIa,
from San Francisco at 10 a. m.
today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
Bulletin.

New York, Oct. 13.-Second Lieu
tenant n. e. Queens, in a De Hav-
ilond 4, with L. e. Bishop as q
passenger was the fourth pilot to
complete the trip from San Fran
cisco. He arrived at Roosevelt
Filed at 1:46 this afternoon.
Lieutenant Robert s. Worthina-
ton in an s. Els, one Of the small
est planes in the race. arrived from
San Francisco at 2:17 this after
noon.. Outside of snow storms in
the Rockies he reported having
encountered good weather condi-
tions on his trip.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13
DENIES ASSERTION.

nial of Moses assertion, he hinted sew
eral times that the senator had been
misinformed. He said he believed that
= detailed diagnosis if issued, would
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13

(continued ON Page Two1
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13

Unsettled and ooea.
slonalIy threatening -.
night and Tuesday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-13

CONTINUED on Page Two.)
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