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New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Beer and Bonus Proposal
kccnly Interests House
Mondcll Declares, However,
That Suggested Legislation
Is ssHighlv Improbablc''

From The Tribuass Washlnoton Bureau
WASHINGTON, Dec. Chairman
Fordneys announcement yesterday
that the beer and wine soldier bonus
plan would be formally presented to
the Ways and Means Committee after
the holidays aroused keen interest in
the House to-day. Persistent inquiries
by members, which interrupted the
procedure ilumber of times, finally
brought from Majority Floor Leader
Mondell statement in ridicule of the
proposal.
"Tegislation of the sort suggested
is highly improbable. 1t is also i'm
possible from the standpoint of rca-
son," declared the majority spokcs-
nlsn.
Members of both parties seemed
anxious to lineup" Several early in
the day brought the question UP at
different times. Their zeal was sharp
ened by the step taken soon after the
House met by Representative Michael
J. Hogan. Republican, of Brooklyn,
who introduced an amendment to the
revenue act. A tax Of 81 barrel on
beer and wines not exceeding alcoholic
content of 2.75 per cent was his pro-
pOSal
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Roads to Cut Freight
Rates as an Experiment
Voluntary Reduction on Many
Commodities for Six Months
Slated for January

OMAHA. Ncb., Dec. 90 (By The Asso-
cisted Prcss).--Thc railroads of the
country will put into effect on January
J., or as soon thereafter as possible, a
voluntary 10 per cent freight rate re-
duction on cotton, butter, poultry and
other commodities, as we'll as the re-
ductions ordered by the Interstate
Commerce Commission for Western
territory on grain and grain products
and hay, according to a statement is
sued tonight by. r. w Robinson,
freight traffic manager Of the Union
Pacific system
The voluntary 10 per cent cut is to
be effective for six months as an exper-
imcnt and will apply to the entire coun-
try, he said.
Mr.. Robinson also announced that
the roads would continue until June 30,
1922, reduced rates on livestock, and
that 10 per cent cut in rates for live
stock on which no cut has been made
would be put into effect.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
l.. C.. C.. Vetoes
Gut lin Rates ON
| FOrd's Railway
Declares 20 p. c. Reduction
Would Constitute a Dis
! crimination 4 against
Other Coal Territories
Fears Serious Disruption
Mines in Large Area Would
BE Hard Hit by Prefer
/ encc. Says Commission

WASHINGTON, Dec. % Henry Ford 5
attempt to reduce freight rates OIL coal
20 per cent along the line OF his rail
road, the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton,
was disallowed to-day by the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
The commission based its action on
The sground that the reduction would
constitute discrimination against
other mining territory tho coal product
cf which is sold in Toledo, Detroit and
other cities along the Ford railroad,
Fear Disrupting Field
The Detroit. Toledo & Iron is iiuan-
cially able to make the reduction.
the commission said. bus "a proper
rate relationship between competitive
groups, particularly on such a commod :
ity as coal. is in many respects Of
greater Importance to the shipping
public than the measure of the rate
itself. We would not be war
ranted in permitting the establishment
of rates which would disrupt the rate
relationship fixed by US and which has
existed for many years
III the reduction w->re allowed to
stand, the commission said, competing
lines in southern Ono, not located on
the Detroit. Toledo e. lronton, would
be unable to continue operation, and
mines in Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Kentucky and Tennessee would also be
affected by undue preference involved
in the lower Ford rates.
The proposed rate cut disallowed
under to-day's ruling is the first to
which the commission has not agreed,
it having sanctioned all other reduc-
tions in interstate rates on the Detroit,
Toledo & lronton suggested by Mr..
Ford since he obtained control of the
carrier.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23

had permission to 20 to Sweden. The
Consul added, however. that their pass
ports lacked Swedish wise.
Bcrkman, answering question as To
what his intentions were, said that the
plans Of himself and Miss Goldman
were indefinite He excused himsclI
from answering further questions.
Rerkmar and Miss Goldman arrIvce
at tho station early this morning ant
locked themselves in compartment oil
"A sleeping car until few minutes be
forc tho train was due TO depart, whcr
Bcrkman came out upon the platform
to bid farewell to number Of Russian
friends at the station.
Miss Goldman then rushed to the
steps of tho car and flung her arms
about and kissed chubby girl. Botl
Berkman and Miss Goldman evidently
were relieved by the prospect of not
having to return to Russia. The,
waved and smiled farewell to the little
group on the platform as the train de-
parted. Miss Goldman did not appear
to be ILL.,
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Goldman and Berkman Seeking
Refuge From Russia i'm Sweden

RIGA, Latvis, Dec. % (By The Asso-
ciAted Press). Emma Goldman and
Alexander Bcrkman, the daportees from
America, who camc here from Moscow
recently, left Riga this afternoon for
Reval, Esthonis. Berkman told the
correspondent they wcrc going to
Stockholm.
They we're facing deportation back
to Russia by the lmtvia authorities, as
their. extended permission TO stay in
Latvia finally expired to-day. Only
this morning were they able to procure
an Esthonian transit wise enabling
them to so to Rcyal.
Whether they have authority Of The
Swedish government to remain in
Stockholm could not be learned, but
Berkman said they intended to remain
in the Swedish capital for some time.
Permission was given Berkman and
Miss Goldman to stay In Esthonia for
five days, according to the Esthonian
Consul here, on the assurance from
the local Soviet Consulate that they
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Ford Officials Silent

DETROIT, Dec. 22.-Officials of the
Ford Motor Company and of the De-
troit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad,
owned by Henry Ford, to-day declined
to comment on action of the Interstate
Commerce Commission in disallowing
8 petition for reduction of freight
rates on coal carried by the railroad.
It was announced no statement would
be made until official notification of the
action had been received.
Passenger rates on the Detroit, To-
1edo g. Ironton were reduced over the
entire system to three cents mile on
November 20, and that rate has been
in effect since. The rate formerly was
S.6 cents mile. that charged by other
roads. At the time of the rate reduc-
tion state officials at Lansing speculat-
ed as to whether state or Federal au-
thorities would object to the cut, but so
far as can be learned here no such OBJ
slection has been made.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Belmont in $1,000 Suit
Chauffeur Asks Damages for
Injury i'm Elevator

August Belmont was sued in the
Supreme Court yesterday for 100000
damages by Louis Coughin, of 52e
Hudson Avenue, Brooklyn, for injuries
received by the plaintiff through the
falling of sidewalk elevator in front
of the building, 13 to 81 Park Row,
owned by Mr. Belmont. The accident
occurred on November 16, and Cough
lin, who suffered various injuries which
he says will cripple him permanently
is still in the Volunteer Hospital.
Coughlin was q chauffeur employed by
the Crandall- -Pettee Company. He was
on the eligible list of the Fire Depart
ment and expected to be appointed in
January. He was delivering barrel of
glucose in the Park Row building. He
when a chain supporting it snapped
and the elevator fell into the sub
cellar.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23

slaughter in the first degree before
Judge Grain in General Sessions yes
terday for tho killing Of "Monk" East
man, The gang leader. who was shot to
oaS'f oa rourteenth sU " Street, 0us near T Fourth
Avenue. early in the morning Of De-
cembcr Is Of last year. lie was at
once sentenced to from three to ten
years in Sing Sing.
Bohan, who surrendered to the police
last January, was under indictment for
first degree murder, but was allowed to
plead guilty to the manslaughter
charg charge on the motion of George
Brothers, Assistant nistrics Attorney,
who told the court that he had found
no witness who was able to give him
an intelligent statement OF what oc-
CURED before the shooting.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Bank Burglars Get $4,000
UNREGISTERED Liberty Bonds
Only Securities TaLen

YORK, Pa, Dec. 90. - Securities
valued at $4,000 and s1,1oo in cash was
stolen by burglars who early TODAY
broke into tho Union National Bank
at Mount Wolf, this county. 1t WAS am
nounced tonight by officials of the
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Spaniards Advance in Morocco

MADRID Dec. 22.-An official COM
munique to-day from General Beren-
guer, Spanish High Commissioner In
Morocco, reported that the Spanish
troops had occupied all their objectives
newed Spanish offensive against the
rebellious Moors was begun few days
ago. The inhabitants Of the area sub
mitted Internationally as the troops
advanced, according to the communioue.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23

bank. First cstimates' placed the loss
at 100000. o
Nincty-thrce Of the institutions 100
safety deposit boxes were rifed, but
only unregistered Liberty bonds were
taken. The registered bonds, worth
thousands OF dollars, were tossed on
the floor and left there.
The robbery was discovered when the
cashier opened the doors at the usual
time this morning. A large oxygen
tank was the only clue left by tho
burglars.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Eastman SLAYER Sentenced

Jeremiah W. Bohan, thirty-eight
years old, of 16s Taylor Street,
Brooklyn, formerly collector of in
ternal revenue, pleaded guilty to man
New-York tribune., 1921-12-23
Dover Given Treasury Post

WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-Nomination
Of Elmer Dover, Of Tacoma, Wash, to
be an Assistant Secretary of the
to-day.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08

to fifteen days after harvest. Bar
riers, therefore. must be maintained
from the time of migration until pos
sibly two or three weeks have elapsed.
Sow a Trap Crop.
It will be found of much value to
SOW two drill widths Of millet between
corn and the nearby fields of wheat
and rye. The nor quickly this is
done the better. so as to make as good
growth as possible of this trap crop
before the bugs attack it. When the
bugs have migrated into the trap
crop it should he pl~yed sever Or
more inches deep. Care must be
taken to pillow deeply and well. then
TO pack the ground with a drag or
barrow or roller. Little time or worv
is required to make this strip and the
cost is small. 1t has hitherto been
found very profitable.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
TOWN HAS PUREBREDS ONLY
Ohio Township Is 100 Per Cent CT
RIGHT Side-No Grade or Scrub
Sires to Be Found.

The township of Jackson, in Hardin
county. Ohio, is entirely free from
grade and scrub sireS. In notifying
the United States Department of Agri
culture of this fact, Prof. John w
Wrichet of the Ohio agricultural eX
tension service, adds. This is the frs
township which has come to our atten
ton that we feel satisfied is 100 pei
cen< on the right side. No sire was
considered purebred unless it could be
proved hat its sire and dam welr
registered
she survey Of sires included the
principal classes Of live stock, eXcep'
pualtry. and was made for advance
credit by a student in the college OF
agriculture. The survey showed thai
the township included 1875 farms, or
which were y purebred boars. &c
purebred rams, 6 purebred beef bulls
3 purebred dairy bulls, and 2 purebreC
stations. No grade or scrub sires OF
any kind were found in the township
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
SPRAY FOR ALFALFA WEEVlL
Increased Production of One-Haif Ton
to Acre Secured by Application
Of Arsenate.

The county agent leader in Utah
reporting to the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture says the spray de-
veloped by the office of cereal and for
age insect Investigations. bureau of en-
tomology, in the department has in
creased the production of the sprayed
over the unsprayed alfalfa fields by an
average Of One-half tOn to the acre.
This spray is made Of W. to two and
one-half pounds OF lead a%rsenate or
calcium ~arsenate to 100 gallons of wa
ter. 1t is applied In a fine mist with a
power sprayer at the rate Of so to 100
gallons to the acre. The state leader
says 351 farms were included in the
demonstration. which covered 1O.113
acres. 1t is estimated the saving ef-
fected by this form Of alfalfa control
amounted to $69,967.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
THREATEN CROPS
IN MANY STATES
Vigorous Measures Against At
tack of Chinch Bugs Are
Urged by Federal Bureau.
MISSOURI REPORTS OUTBREAK
Severe Infestations in Central Missis-
sippi Valley Region From Texas
NortheasterIy to Illinois
and Michigan.
prepared by the United States Depart.
ment Of Agriculture

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment Of Agricultural
Energetic measures against the
chinch bugs which threaten injury not
only to the wheat and rye crops Of
Missouri but to corn as well are
urged by the bureau of entomology,
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, in view Of reports of an impend-
ing outbreak of the pest in that state.
Widespread and severe infestatioSs
of the pest are reported in the whole
central Mississippi valley region.
starting in northern Texas and eX-
tending in a northeasterly direction
over Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri.
touching Nebraska. and extending
across Illinois and Indiana into Mich
i@an.
Generally Distributed Through State.
The chinch sugs. latest adyices say,
nave had d mild winter and are e
orally distributed throughout the
Missouri wheat and rye fields. breed
ing in considerable numbers in the
st. Louis neighborhood early in May.
The farmers, ii is said, have been
watching the pest more closely than
usual this spring, but ell of them DO
not know yet that there is danger that
their corn may be damaged worse
than normal last year. Wheat is
likely to ripen one or two weeks
earlier this year, and the rains have
delayed the planting of corn.
The bugs are certain to migrate
when the wheat ripens and the corn
will be SO backward that damage by
the bugs is likely to be very severe.
1t Is we'll to expect the bugs to begin
migrating to corr as soon as the wheat
butts begin to harden into maturity
ten days before the heads are ripe.
Any barrier work or creoso. repellant
line work should begin as the bugs
will migrate in increasing numbers as
the wheat stalk ripens upward. The
binder will shake loose those not al
ready ont and Stra@glerS will continue
to migrate in Seriou Numbers for five
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
GOT ACQUAINTED WITH ROAD
Writer Took Harriman's Advice and
Studied the Erie Line Before
Writing About 1t.

Some 10 years ago John T.. Cara
her. as a financial writer for the Wall
Street News Bureau, was assigned TO
the Office and affairs Of the late
E III. Hartman. He once boldly beard
ed Mr.. Hartman upon what financing
was in tone for the Erie railroad.
What do you know about the Erie?"
snapped the great tinancier.
Ever ything," assured the Youthful
aspiranl for information, adding:
"Why. Mr.. Hartman. | have ridden
over ito Paterson, y. j., and Nyack,
n. Y"
what" reared Mr.. Hartman. You
20 at once To President Underwood
of the Erie. tell him | sen '5ou. and get
transformation to cover the entire
system. Then You 60 nj and learn
something about the Erie. Come and
see me when You return and | Will
answer your questions
Mr.. Caraher Erieed for a fortnight
and after again seeing Mr.. Hal riman
wrote an Erie article that was well
worth reading.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
PUT BABY IN SECCND PLACE
Small Sister Would Be All Right, Said
Little Miss, but Oh You Player
Piano!

A five-year-old Vailburgh miss Is
enamored of the baby next door. Yes
terday she interviewed her mother;
subject, the p~racticability of having a
baby sister Of her own. The mother
was sympathetic. but pointed out that
babies are expensive.
How much would a baby cost:'
asked the f~ive-year-old.
ooh, ! don't know just bow much,
but Il great deal" her mother an
swered.
AS much as 4 playerpiano:" the
y%oungSter pursued.
Yes. more than a player-piano.' was
the answer.
Then said the young miss ~decisively,
Il think we'd better get Il payer.
piano.'-NeWark News.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
The wifs,s Day for the Car.

"How many" asked the chairman Of
the meeting. will promise to be IN
hand next Thursday with their auto.
mobiles?"
Not a hand was raised, and the ur-
priSed chairman said
What is the trouble? Surely some
of you caTs?'
YES" spoke up a bold individual,
most of us own ears but | reckon
everybody here is in the same boat
| am. Thursday is the day the wife
has the ear and personally know it's
no use asking for it at that time
Detroit Free Press.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
Positive and Comparative.

During a recent business mems con-
vention in Chicago, one man ap-
preached another in the lobby of a
hotel and by way Of introducing him
self, said:
Pm Beck"
That's good" replied the man ad-
dressed, taking the proffered hand.
I'm more 10.
You're what?" asked the first
speaker.
II say that l am more So" repeated
the other.
what do you e by that?"
why, you say you are Beck"
Eyes, l am. My name is Beck"
well my name is Becker"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
SEPARATE PENS FOR POULTRY
Not a Wise Plan to Keep Geese, Ducks,
Chickens and Turkeys Together
In Same Yard.

It pays to keep each variety Of poul-
try to itself. Ducks and geese will
foul a hen yard geese will drive away
all others at feeding time and hog
everything. while young turkeys may
be killed by hens and ROSTERS. A
separate lot for each Is best. and will
soon pay for itself in quicker growing
st.-k. In addition, 1t is more convent
ent to handle each when kept to itself.
Usually all that is necessary is an in
diyidual feeding yard.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
CRITICAL PERIOD FOR PIGS
Young Animals VII Make Market
Hogs Only When Weaned With
out Checking Growth.

Pigs at eight or ten weeks of age
are Just at the most critical period OF
profitable market hogs only when they
are weaned without checking their
growth. With some kind Of green for
age crops and self-feeders where they
can eat corn. wheat miadlings and
tankage they will 60 through the
weaving period and scarcely miss the
milk they are getting from the SOW
when she Is removed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
DEMONSTRATE SOUND
FARMING PRACTICES
Excellent Work Done by PennsyE
vania Pig-CIub Members.
Boys and Girls Prove That Good HOGS
Properly Fed and Cared For Do
Better Than Common Stock
With Ordinary Care.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of A~griculture.)
That boys and girls demon
strate the best farm practices In
their respective communities is shown
conclusively by reports OF the work
done by Pennsylvania club members
in 1920. Statistics of pig-club mem
berS may be taken as an example.
1t is estimated by men who know
something about the swine industry
in this state that the average daily
gain of all hogs in the sAlte-good,
bad. and indifferent-s about n
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
Around the Ciock.

Eyes, boys continued the steep
leiack, who was telling true and
thrilling stories, yes, was working on
u clock tower n afternoon about l.
minutes to 6. when l slipped, slid down
the roof and caught OF the long hand
of the clock. There | dangled while
the town folks collected below. SO |
wells TO 'eln, SAY, YOU folks. 90 home
to your suppers. it'll be close to half
an hour before l drop."-Houston
Post.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08

half pound per day. How do you
think the club records compare with
that? Guess before you read on.
Club members in the ~pig-feeding
club (producing pork) made their pigs
gain 1.19 pounds. while those raising
gifts to breed put 1.12 pounds per day
on their pigs. That was a good lem
onStration that good pigs, properly
fed and cared for, will do much bet
ter t&ln common stock with ordinary
care. 1t pays, too, for the better re-
suits can be obtained on the same
amount of feed.
Robert Webster of the HunterSvilt
Pig-Feedin- club, Lycoming county, I:
;he state Ng-club champion as far as
gain per day is concerned. Roberl
fed a purebred Poland China pig
which gained 2.43 pounds per day
That pig surely did make a hog on
Of himself, didn't he?
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
The Stage Today.

Alfred Moves. who is conducting a
strong campaign for the publication
of the drama. said i'm a recent address:
saw a crowd assembled before a hair
iresser's shop ANindow. The window
contained a wan presentation, life size.
of a young lady about to enter her
bath. AS | turned disgustedly away
l heard Il young man say:
"'Why. this hairdresser has stolen
the plot of at least six of BrOadway's
forthcoming plays. lie is bound to be
sued right and left for plagiarism"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
Are Corns a Luxury?

When is Il luxury tax! Representa-
tive Aaron S. kreider tells this story !:
A woman Went INFO a restaurant and
ordered Il plate Of ice cream, and when
she anne To pay. she had Il check for
Is cents and > II was added TO il.
She asked: What does that > cents
mean?"
Well" she was told, 10 cents for
your. ice cream and > cents luxury
tax.
She paid it. and then she walked
across the street To the drug story and
asked for "A corr plaster. and she got
Il check for 10 cents. and l cent added.
She said: What is the l cen for?'
That is the luxury tax"
well" she sad. this is the first
time | ever knew thai corns We're a
luxury"
Now that is the way 1t goes. There
are a great many things TO be CON
sidered in discussing tax propositions
From the Nations Business.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
WATER OF MUCH IMPORTANCE
on Free Ran0e-Adequate
Supply Needed.

The watering Of the free range poul-
try IS an important factor In their de
velOpment. Allowing birds to be with
out water for a few hours on a hot
summer day will seriously injure them
and retard growth. The water suppl!
must b. adequate.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08

fifty years.
CT S.S.A frum yeur
dru9gist today, and after
starting With L WTite N
= history u your care,
addressingChie Medical
Advisor, 867 Swift Lab
oratory, Atlantas Co.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
LADIES can WEAR SHOES

One size smaller and walk in comfort BY
using LIENS FOOT=EASE, the antisep-
tic powder for the feet. Shaken into the
shoes and sprinkled in the foot bath, Aliens
Foot Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
and callouses. prevents Blisters. Callous and
Sore Spots.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
Can't Win.

A New York nan had his pocket
picked in court. Going to court is a
losing game any way you look at it
Detroit Free Press.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
Got Skin Disease?
Purify Your Blood

A great part Of the maddening
and notifying skin troubles that
plague humanity are due solely to
disorders Of the blood. Relief from
these a be had only by removing
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08

get right after tho blood itoelf.
S.S.S., the famous old heKb rsm-
edy, has helped enrich To blood of
thousands, ard relieved their ieeh-
ing skin torture during To last
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
Csr.Wreckt.

Al Bert-"HOw do these love tri-
angles usually end?" Phil Bert
Most of them turn into a wreck
tangle."-Science and Invention.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08
MisaIIiance.

$50 YOU think Agnes married be-
meath her?' Il do; her husband plays
a miserable game of bridge"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08

Every year added to a mans life Is
but another taken awav.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08

from your blood stream
the impurities that cause
the itching.
For this you must take
an internal blood remedy.
Outside applications have
no effect on the cause Of
the torture. Their relief
is shortlived. You must
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-07-08

Before calling a man a liar, be sure
you are right-then don't.