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Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-08
County TreasurerS viii
Meet in Omaha This Week

The 10th annual convention OF
the County Trcasurers association
Of Nebraska will be held at the
Hotel Rome fer three days begin
ming Tuesday. Aside from the busi-
ness OF the convention an attractive
program, including a party az the
Orrheum thcater Tuesday evening,
lu"cheon at the Hotel Rome
Wednesday noon, a matinee for the
women Wednesday afternoon. the
annual banquet Wednesday night. a
luncheon at the Chamber OF Con-
merce Thursday noon and visit to
the South Side stock yards, has
been planned
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Scalloped Table Cloths
$3.50 Each

64x64 round scalloped i'll beautiful designs
Table Cloths, 64x64 inches. square plain and $500
hens sttclled cloths: ) choice patterns.
Bieached Table Linens. snow white. very hne 60c
quality in clover dot fancy and stripe patterns
Indian Blankets and Jacquard Comf"rtabtes. IN
dark Indian coIoriu1s and light floral patterns $7,96
for ouuging and bath rohes; each n.
WooI RIankc.s, $3.50 1884 inches. white
extra heavy-w.ieht wool blankets with pink. 500
Neatly ribbon bound Pair. f
Crochet Bedspreads, $3.50 her,med crochet bed
spreads in Marseiies designs Useful presents: S315
each.
Baby Comforts. in neat Dutch designs: 81. 40
pink md blue. tied: cae'
E,-aend Pch:vr rev-s'h'~ ti.tes ii~h. .nd d-r':
~rouuds fnr eh;ldren's and women's baa, robes -.
Nard
O",;rs Ei.---' = 'n~'-> cniored ~ p,ja-'--
I'D "igh' rob'' for Christmas work SOC
Yard
pIisse Cotton crepes. Pinch soft finish pii.se
e-rres IN both plain and figured for Christmas Ne
gifts yard.
raiaia Ro.ai-DnrEais Bases~at.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Furniture Makes Lasting
GiftS-S0me Specials

Undecided what you should buy? Visit our
Furniture Section and this question will be solved.
Kroehler Bed Davenport, golden oak or $49.75
mahogany finish, at E4...ts
Royal Easy Chair. mahogany finish, with $30SO
' ..,ss 's Cat. Leg Table with drawer dull $500
mahogany finish. at
5000 Cane Wing Armchair. solid $500
mahogany,
Art Reed Armchair, old ivory finish, loose SI4OO
cushion and back. al
Fiber Reed Rocker, with arms, brown hn- So.o5
ish, large size.
Mahoeany-inish Rocker. with saddle $6.05
seat.
Folding Card Tables, 100 mahogany finish. SOS
felt or eatherette top. Regularly $4O0 at
Metal Smoking Stand, mahogany SI0S
finish
costumcrs. golden oak and mahogany fin $l.40
ish. Has six coat hangers: at
Solid Oak Stands, tumed finish; be used ST 20
for phone stand al
Solid Oak Tabourettes, iumed finish. LOO
at. each
Pninis ROyaI-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Needed Notions

The little things help to make the big things
attractve-every little need is here.
Leather Cases, satin lined containing assorted
size scissors. made of best quality Steel 81 to S625
every pair guaranteed, each,
Needle Books, best quality with best Csc to $500
English needles. assorted sizes, each
Sewing Baskets. assorted colors, containing DOC
sewing articles. each,
Children's Work Boxes, assorted colors 20c to 81
containing sewing articles. each
Sewing Articles for the Work Boxes
Fancy Spring Table Measures, assorted colors,
each. zScs
Sewing Wax. assorted colors, 12c each.
Sterling Silver Thimbles, assorted sizes, each. 19c
sec,
Best quality Emeries. assorted colors. &c.
Embroidery Scissors, fine quality steel, each. 69c
to $l.1s.
Fancy Doll Pin Cushions. assorted colors, contain
ing spool cotton, also other sewing articles each Soc
Handkerchief and Glove Boxes. assorted coors &c
to SZee each.
Medium Size Sewing Baskets. satin lined, assorted
each, Sis.
PaIais Royai-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
ManteI Clocks
Underthings From Our
Bargain Basement

Don't forget that our Basement offers some
attractive things at special savings. For tomor.
row we will offer these gift suggestions
Ssss Handsome Pettieosts. Made OF oid-fsshioncd
Pom Pa Dour Silk. i'll variety OF lovely shades
sprnkled with large colored roses Holiday S3.o8
Opening Special.
Envelope Chenises, Si.ss Made OF All-sk crepe
de chine and satin dainty styIes trimmed y;tI ,crs
and medalions. Strap but-up shoulder e QR
Holiday Opening Special
Hardsome Camisoes, 81. Formerly $50 10 Sl.7s
so Dozen Made Of wash satin or crepe de chine at.
raetive styles trimmed in various lace button and 81
geoTgettc crepe. at
Cotton Underwear at 90c Make. a very accept
able gift. Special lot including gowns. bloomers enve-
lopc chcmse, corset covers and drawers made Of
peror materials lace and embroidery trimmings onc
others plainly tailored. at
Pslais Roysi-Darsais Bass.eat.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Children's Handkerchief
BrassiereS e Bandeaux
at $1.95
Regular s., $3.50, $3.50

&E De Eeyoise Natures Rival, w. B., War
ner. Hs& W. and models of every descrip-
: ton, both uphold and adorn. Valxe embraces
fit. comfort, quality, wear and dainty
appearance. Our assortment this season is
wonderful-plain, Embroidery satin, crepe de
chine and richly trimmed with beautiful laces
and ribbons.
These make very desirable Christmas gifts.
splendid item for Christmas opening Adorable
Silk Brasseres and Bandeaux. Sell regularly at
$3.50, S. and $3.50. Holiday Opening ST .0S
Special,
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Imported Hand
Decorated Fancy China
Gift Pieces

You will have no trouble in selecting Christ
mas gifts from this magnificent assortment. Thou
sands of pretty pieces of China useful as we'll as
ornamental. priced from SIS to 25c.
Whip Cream Set in many pretty patterns sc
Syrup Sets, in several pretty patterns. CSC
7-piece Nut Sets hand decorated $1AS
7-piece Berry Salad Sets, several patterns. $zS8
l7-piece Tea Sets in three pretty patterns. n S4Ss
l4-piece Chocolate Sets, assorted patterns. Ass
7-uiece Celery Sets pretty decorations SAB
7-piece Jelly Sets, hand decorated. 3ss SlAS
Paais Royal-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Don't forget the kiddes We have always
looked after their wHnts. from their little shirt to
the cozy coat For tomorrow we will offer a
member OF specials
Monday Every Child Will Receive a
Japanese Whistle
Ra- .s& -ta.st%&s. 49,
Baby Boy and Girl
Goats at $500

Goats in wide vale corduroy. cute styles for s.
baby boy girl. White only. Regularly at
Comfortable Rain capes. s39S-Keep the children
healthy and warm Guaranteed waterproof, in a. Or
red. navy and tan. bright lin ed hoods to IA years
Genuine Beacon Bath Robes S1,s-In nursery or
Indian patterns. Neat turneddown collar. frog 81. 20
fastsnings. to years
"Peg Top" Rompers, si.ss-Regul $2o8 to sos
falues aiade OF chsmbray. gingham. poplin kiddie
cloth and !ipene in white and Gainty colors. hand
embroidered and tailored OF course they have thcse
big stck-out pockets. with white body, s1 OF
to years. Perfectly adorable.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Christmas Ribbons
at 15c to S1.89

wonderful assortment of light and dark
ground ribbons, including Persians, Dresden
Moire. Satin and Taffeta, 7 to inches wide; all
colors and combinations for camisoles, fancy bags,
girdles, ETC.
HOLIDAY OPENING SPECIALS
Roman Stripe R:bbon, sISs Yard-In all the rich
colorngs 9 inches vide extra heavy quality 81 30
for girdles, sewing bags, etc.
New Ribbons, SIC Yard-Including light and dark
ground dresden, paids. fancy stripes inches
wide. extra heavy quality for children's hair s3c
ribbons fancy articles. etc.
Narrow Christmas Rihbons-For tying packages
ETC. including holly. Ponsettia plain red 1Sc and 2yc
red and green combinations. piece -~ ~
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Floor and Table Lamps

To brighten the home for Thanksgiving and
Christmas. For tomorrow many unusual values
not to be found later. Visit our Lamp Section,
Fourth Floor.
S35 Floor Lamps with silk shades, complete. S1I.9S
SIS Table Lamps. with silk shades, complete. $lSss
SIS Table Lamps. with silk shades complete $685.
SOC Mahogany Candesticks 25c.
RoyaI-Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Boys An-Wool
Mackinaws, $12.95

comprising OF very best grades. Excep-
tonay we'll tailored. handsome plaid color combina-
tons. cut full and roomy. Formerly SIS. SIN0S
For the 3-day Holiday Opening Sale.
Boys Corduroy Suits, slo.oS-The very best quality
corduroy made. Velvet finish. in tam golden brown
and seal brown. box pleat and patch pocket models
Formerly $3.50 and $500. Holiday SIO05
Opening Special,
Boys Al-weather Corduroy Suits-Crompton The
better tailored kind box peat model coat khaki SO AZ
lined. Trousers full lined Sizes to H.
Boys $40 Overcoats, S.45-In blue and gray
Chinchillas collar button to neck, double $7.45
breasted styles. Sizes ) to g.
frd Floor.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Handsome Cut Glass

ror thanksgiving and Christmas Exceptional
values for tomorrow.
Hexagon Vases heavy blanks well cut s,ss
Round Cut Glass Fruit Bowl SI1s
zpiece Water Set, tall shape Jug SsoS
Combination Footed Fruit Bowl NlS
Assorted Bonbon Dishes, ssc
Flower Baskets, heavy and well cut Szss
Candy Jars one pound size SlIS
Paats Floor,
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Ivory Pyralin and
Ivaleur Toilet Sets

Shown il an exceptionally large collection and
at very attractive prices
Toilet Set consisting OF hairbrush, mirror and
dressing comb Complete in lined $1,000
Military Brush Set, consisting OF military brushes
and dressing comb. Complete in lined IS OO
box.
Manicure Set in lined box. SI.6o
FIVE pieces. at
I6-piece Du Barry Set, consisting OF hairbrush,
MIRROR dressing comb powder box hair receiver. tray,
hatbrush shoe horn. velvetbrush nail buffer. nail file,
euticle knife and clothesbrush in handsome $50 90
Fberlod
4-pieee Ioiet Set, consisting Of hairbrush mirror,
dressing comb powder box. hair receiver nail buffer
nail file. cutcle knife cucle pushe orange stick.
savc boxes. shoe horn and hook Complete in S13 IN
lined
Palnis RoynI-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
G;ue Fec.we~r for Christn7as
Handsome Xmas Slippers
The World.F amous

rT 1Ha ~ OJt0sS 0090u$
Paul Green "Comfys'
!. large and very attractive assortment OF
''retiy and comfortable sl'ppers-gifts that are
usually appropriate for al members OF the family
WonscE's Ribbon- Trimmed Comfy
fs@ Moccasirs. $500
soft padded leather sole: colors light blue pink
I'D rose.slavender orchid, Alice blue taupe
Women's Hy-Low Comfys, So
u old rose taupe and military blue
Wcmen's Felt .IuIiets, SITS
Fur trimmed with leather sole and heel in black
brown. oxford and dark blue
Comfy Moccasins, S225
For misses and children--in pink and light blue
Paisis RsysI-seeWnd o
Evening star., 1920-11-21
W0nnen's C0lored Silk
Umbrellas, SIS. to $9.95

In all the wanted shades. navy blue. green and
purple Solid Bakate handles. Bakalite ring with
white Bakalite stub ends. At $5.98 to S9.9o.
Womcn's Real French Kid dioves-The celebrated
"Reyner" brand tan. gray. white or black stitched
backs two-button length. Sizes ~ to 6. Holi- S208
day Opening Special
Womens Velvet Handbags-Endless variety Of black
and colors velvet with siive plated frames in various
designs silk lined complete with vanity and purse. and
formerly sold al $500 Holiday Opening 81 QN
Special.
PsIa ROynl-Dargaia
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Dinner Sets for Thanks
giving or for Xmas Gifts

Over 50 handsome patterns to choose from.
Any size set you want at prices from $3.50 to
$4,000.
32-piece Set Gold Band Pattern. Special, S3.6s
32-piece Set Dainty Blue Bird Pattern. a,. SS.98
Apiece Set Pretty Floral Pattern 1898
5i-piece Set Dainty Blue Bird Pattern, SlzSS
l00-piece Set Gold Band Pattern Special, SASS
l0o-piece Set Green Border Gold Band $lSsS
l0o-piece Set Violet Spray Pattern, ;. sass
100 piece Set Coin Gold Band Pattern S33ss
l00-pieee Set Dainty Nippon China. s49.So
lOO-piece Set Coin Gold Band China. $3.50
Rayal-F0urth
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Clocks of Every
Description, $3.50 to $50

Generous display in our greatly enlarged clock
store i'll the Bargain Basement and at prices to
please all
Mantel Clocks
NoEc but standard make and accurate time keepers
STRIKE the !.a hour and hour Imitation mahogany
rem $40 TO SIlSs. Mahogany ..auel Clocks at slzso
70 sis.N. More Elaborate Mahogany Clocks s2s to
B0ud0ir Clocks
. tish day. made OF solid mahogany white and
SILVER dial radium dial at Sh SO n co xO
Palais Roysl-BarsaJ, Rsseme.t
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Mems High-Grade
Suits and OvercOatS

No better holiday gift than Of these fire
Suits or Ovcrcoats icr Father. Son Or Brother.
IMPORTANT HOLIDAY OPENING SPECIAL
REDUCTION SALE
Mems Highest Grade Sui+s. Tailored expressly for
by Rochestcrs best wholesale tailors. All $40 50
$50. sos. so and SIS suits reduced to
This includes all our best grades. none reserved
All Our Very Finest Overcoats Reduced for the
First Time This Season.
Greatcoats. listers. Ustcrcttes. Chcstericlds all
Rocesters best tailored garments. silk satin lined.
Our regular prices for these superexcellent
the lowest in Washington At the reduced prices
considering the fact that Of this class will
several seasons the savings exceptional.
Former prices S55 s60 Sos and SIS None reserved All
reduced $3.50, $45, $47.5O to $62.5O
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Embroidered Silk Net
FlouncingS, $5 Yard

All are heavily embroidered, SO inches wide, in
popular shades such as gray. brown and navy
All-over Radium and Chantilly Laccs, in black
navy. brown. 36 and 40 inches Very unusual designs
at s. to S<.Se yard.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
Gift Stationery

Complete assortment Of the most useful and
pretty gifts have been assembled and are now
offered at very moderate prices
Gifts for Children
Books, Isc to So each
Games, Isc to S35e each.
/, Pencils Sets, soc to $3.50 each.
Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Dolls $3.50 each
Gifts for Grown=Ups
Ever Sharp Pencils. 81 to S each.
Fountain Pens, $I50 to S. each
Cabinets of Stationery. 7sc to $1,000 each.
Pretty Boxed Gift Novelties SOC to 81 each.
Desk Sets, Ink Pin Sets, Ink Wells
Book Ends. Racks etc. in brass bronze and leather
Palnf. RoyaI-Main Floor
Evening star., 1920-11-21

Handkerchiefs for Every
Member of the Family
Now ready our extensive Christmas coec
tions OF mems women's and chdren's handker-
chiefs featured at famousr moderate Palas Royal
prices.
Mems Handkerchiefs
Linen. with white or colored embroidered initials,
7Sc each. for %z5
Plain Linen yh u. y or 2 inch he"st''shed
Plain Cotton, with u. or Is inch borders hem
stitched for 81.
Cotton, with colored and stripes; also all
Boys Handkerchiefs
Cotton in plain and plain and co'ored, lsc to $50
Liner with I4-inch hem, for $s.7s,
Women's Handkerchiefs
Linen, with a to II inch hcnstitcll. al 25c and SOC.
Cotton, with Irish shamrock embroidered in corner
in white and colors. at &c.
Pure Linen, with hand-embroidered corners. in
white and colors eaborately machine .embroi-
dered Swiss all arornd scalloped with embroidered
at ) for 81.
Fine Cotton. ccIored and all white. also Silk Crepe.
lzhc lsc and Hc.
Childrens Handkerchiefs
Linen with handmade Armenian lace: also cotton
with character figures from the famous FAIRY tales at
l5c each, box of ) for <Sc
Lace-triHmed Handkerchiefs. val. real Armenian,
yense and duchess: others in white and colors. with
linen and cotton centers Csc to Ne
PaIais Rsyal,-Aaia Floor.
Evening star., 1920-11-21
HOLIDAY OPENING SPECIALS
Philippine Nightgowns
$1.98 and $2.98

Oi sheer Lingerie Cloth made entirely
by hand III Y, square and round neck. Several
styles Of hand scalops ............$ .$l.08
Gowns and Envelope Chemse, s2.9s Formerly
S;oS to SIS. Beautifully embroidered in vines.
birds, flowers and punch work All hand sewn.
full length and width with generous hem SZ.08
Formerly S598 to $780,
Corduroy Loungng Robes s69s. In ful'
length the popular college girls model. Oust
skirt length) Soft shades OF coral. conen.
wistaria, pansy, light blue and pink. All S6.98.
sizes
Women's Nesliges $685. OF All-silk Crepe
dc Chine, neat tailored styles. with high Empire
cut front and back. some with ribbon or S6.08
rufne finish. Pink, blue. and copen AT
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-07-19
JOACHIM, YOUNGEST
SON OF EX-kAISER.
J! BROKE, A SUICIDE.
a, THAN LIVE APART FROM WIFE.
&tsr@
. WHO INSTITUTED DIVORCE
PROCEEDINGS REVOLVER
ON SELF.

London, July 19.-Prince Joachim
youngest son Of the former kaiser, ia
tally shot himself at Potsdam las
night, according To a dispatch to tn
Daily Express.
The prince was hurried to a hos
,4 pltal, where he died four hours la,er
The princes wife had left him last
year. He was known to have beer
'brOodlng over the separation an;
money embarrassments.
1t is feared the dispatch adds, that
the suicide of Joachim will have the
most disastrous effect on the health
of the former kaiserin, who for many
months has been deeply concerned
over The domestic troubles OF her fam
lily.
One dispatch from Berlin says the
real reason for Joachim's act of self
destruction was his grief over Ger
many's downfall
A report from Potsdam said the
prince had died III ST. JosCpA's hos
pltal from injuries received in an au
tomoblle accident This explanation
OF his end. however, Is believed to be
otllcial 'camOuhaGe' for his suicide
London newspapers say domestic
grief caused the tragedy The princes
wife was suing for divorce and sensa.
tional revelations had been promised
Tor the trial, which several lines had
been postponed
Joachim. 1t Is recalled. was a con
splcuous figure among the German
royalist9 aud gamblers at Monte
Carlo.
Prince Joachim, sixth son Ct me
eXkaiser has been in the world lime
night during the last six gears almost
as much as his older brothers. Dun
ing the latter days Of the war he lis
tngulShed himself on several ucca
slons He was wounded during thc
summer Of l9ll In the lighting in East
Prussia
At that time shell fragment tore
away part Of his thigh and he Was
laid up for many weeks. rcturniur -
the front AGAINST the advice of attend.
ing surgeons. He was awarded the
iron Cross soon after receiving he
wound
Joachim was born in 1890. The
story Of life at the imperial court
written by Countess Amiiie Alsenborg
for fifteen years lady III waiting to the
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-07-19
NIGHT NEWS SUMMARY

st. Louis.-President Heydler Of
the National league announced that
Arthur Fletcher Philadelphia short
stop, had been suspended indefinitely
for disputing a decision by Umpire
KLEIN Saturday
Boston.--Thc middle west obtained
70 places and the far east and Pa
ciiic coast - places in the final selec.
ton Of more than 100 American ath.
Ietes who will compete in the Olym-
pic games.
Milwaukce.-The repair shop of the
Chicago. Milwaukee 4 st. Paul rail
road near Milwaukee was destroyed
by fire, causing an estimated loss of
$4,000.
Londcn.-General mobilization in
in Syria has been ordered as a reply
to the French ultfmatum to King Pei
sal that be acquicscc in the French
mandate for Syria.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-07-19

NJ Five hundred members and friends
. and the Zion Evangelical Lutheran
church parish held very pleasant
picnic Yesterday at Chautaqua park.
The guests left the church immediate
ly after the morning service in autos
aud the large Scherer picnic trucks.
Upon their arrival at the park a sump-
tuous picnic repaSt was served under
the trees east of the pavilion. The
afternoon was spent informally, with
a program of games. At 8 O'Clock a
supper was served. One OF the fea-
lures of the day was baseball
game which was played by two teams
composed of the men The day was
one of the most enjoyable ever spent
by the members of the church. Sun
day was chosen so that all the mem
bers especially those living in the
rural districts might attend, The adj
visibility of holding picnics on sun
day was demonstrated. Everyone
had a good time from the time they
b. arrived at the park until the last
autos left.
The members of the First Baptist
.a Sunday school will hold a picnic on
Thursday afternoon and evening at
4 Mckinley park. The children, teach
ers and Sunday school workers will
meet at the park at | o'clock and
make the trip in trucks and on
special interurban car. The afternoon
will be spent informally and a picnic
supper will be served at 6 o'clock.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-07-19

New York-Juck Dempsey, world ;
champion heavyweight pugili,t, an
nouuoed his Willingness to fight negro
boxers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-03

ing lumber for the Ware Shoals Co.
We were very sorry to hear Of the
death of Mrs. John NJ. Thomas, OF
Greenwood She was born and reared
in this section and was hold in the
highest esteem by all of her acquaint-
ances. We sympathize with the sore
ly bcreaved family.
Mr. Bud Willard. of Lexington, re-
Gently visited hts parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Young Willard.
we are indebted to Messrs. Eugene
Ellitt, Herbert Beeks and Newton
Rogers for recent favors.
Mr.. j. C. Gambreli has moved into
his elegant new residence.
Messrs. Albert Rogers and c. C.
PRESLEY have moved to Ware Shoals.
Mr.. Sid Madden, member of the
late Capt. Mat Jones company OF the
Civil War, passed away recently at
the Old Soldiers Home.
Mr.. Ernest Mattison, of Atlanta, re-
Gently visited his parents, Judge and
Mrs. B. f. Mattison. OF Ware Shoals.
We recently met with the following
friends: S. E. Rasor, Of Mountvllle;
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Odell, Of Owings-
Vile: Eugene Martin, OF Donalds
Barney Blackwell, OF EXON, and Joe
Haddon, of Due West.
The continued rains have greatly
retarded farming operations.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-03
DANIEL. c. ROPER
TO QUIT OFEiCE
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue to
End Long Public Career In Few
Weeks. Was Born in Marlboro
County, South Carolina.

Weeks. Was Born in Marlboro
County, South Carolina.
Washington, Feb. 27.-Daniel C.
Roper. commissioner of internal reye-
nue.. has informed officials Of his in
tention to resign shortly. Although
his formal resignation had not been
received tonight at the White House
the matter Of his successor is under
stood to be under consideration.
beyond the fact that he plans to
return to private life. no information
as to the future plans Of Mr.. Roper
was available here tonight as the com
missioner was absent from the city
The resignation, however, it was as
certained. will not become effective
for several weeks. Mr. Roper having
consented to remain at the head of
the revenue bureau until after all in
com tax returns for the past year have
been filed and the collection of such
taxes, the first installmcnt of which is
due March 10, is well under way.
In returning to private life, Mr..
Roper will wind mp long public
career rs the administrator OF the
greatest tax collection agency ever
organizer, which last year gathered
approximately SS.OOOO0O. 900 in gov
ernmcnt revenues. He became COM
missioner Of internal revenue in Sep
tcmbcr 1917, just as the war cmcrg-
cncy caused abnormal increases in all
federal taxes and ncccSSitatcd the cX-
panSiOn OF the bureau from small
peace time affair concerned chiefly
with impOStS on alcohol and tobacco.
into tremendous machine reaching
into the pockets of millions of citi-
2ens for increased income taxes and
INTO the records Of corporations and
partnerships to take their excess pro-
fits for the prosecution Of the war.
In administering this task. Mr..
Roper followed an original policy as
cXcnlpificd by his statement that a
man ought to be proud to pay taxes.
He sought and obtained cooperation
OF business interests and expressed
the hope that he had been able to
make tax paying moro popular than
II was. EvasionS OF the tax laws
were punished incyorably
Mr. Ropcrs bureau was given the
task Of enforcing nation wide prohi-
bition by the Volstcad enforcement
act and he utilized the personnel and
machinery formerly devoted to colcc-
ton Of excise taxes TO establish a pro
hibition enforcement section, with
branches in every state. Here again
he sought public aid in his work, ask.