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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
UNCLE DUDLEY'S COLUMN

Hang onto life another five or six
years. You may have your curiosity
satisfied as to the kind Of people who
exist on the planet Mars. "A body Of
astronomers will use an abandoned
mine in South America for the purpose
Of constructing a powerful telescope
1900 feet in length. This telescope will
reach from the bottom of The shaft to
the surface Of the ground, and its mag
nifying power is expected to be suffi-
cient to bring Mars within mile and a
half Of the earth. We may even be
able to settle the mooted question as to
the length of the skirts Marian women
wear. Don't die yet.
A good architect seldom draws poor
house. But not SO with an actor.
It's as easy to get rid of your money
as it is to hang onto your faults.
Some people never worry about the
wolf at the door. They have no door.
-- q q .
AS last resort, a conference for the
limitation of conferences might turn the
trick.
+ @ 9 9 ~
Even a man who is opposed to decep.
ton will endeavor to . walk straight
when he is staggering drunk.
. - s
Most people would like to do good in
this world if they didn't have to be
good.
"Jobs for everybody" is MI. Hard
ing's slogan. But slogans are not d.
gestible.
The wise man keeps his troubles to
himself. But the fool is still wiser
he doesn't have any.
No matter how dry a sermon may be,
the preacher, at least, always hears
every word. a.
& If people were forced to follow
their own advice what a sudden 81
lence would prevail! :
: No matter who starts the ball roll
ing, it's the fellow who keeps up with
it that gets the gr a
Wedding rings are still used in this
day Of modernity, but most of them
are large enough to slip off easily.
9 30
It's wise girl who knows when not
to blush.
q . 4.
We take issue with the local patri-
arch who claims that we can not
make statement that is absolutely
beyond contradiction or argument. The
things that happen most frequently
are the things that most frequently
happen.
& 9
OF course, it is possible that some
women always weep at wedding be-
cause it reminds them of the days
when they made the same mistake.
q q q
It may be true that man is the stern
or sex, but a pretty woman seldom
finds it so.
q g . ->s|
Some say the high cost of living is
not so high now, but we are mighty
sure it is nigh time it was lower.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
MUST REMAIN ARMED
French Premier Holds Nations
d. Security Paramount.
Will Go to Disarmament Farley 40
Duty to U. S. and France,
He Declares.

st. Nazaire, France-"France must
remain armed as long, as her security
has not been assured was the state
ment made by Aristide BRAND, the
French premier, in an address out
lining the French governments for
eign policy.
M. BRAND was surrounded by six of
the ministers of his cabinet and four
under-secretaries. He declared that
at the present moment the French pre-
mier needs to have full authority to
deal with all questions with which he
threats in the realm of world interest
my voice must carry high and far,"
he said. Tomorrow, beyond seas we
are invited to examine into certain
problems. I have had the honor to
reply present to that invitation. We
shall go to Washington, first in order
to fulfill duty of gratitude and to see
in their home those noble and brave
soldiers whom we have seen in France.
We will 60 also to accomplish duty
toward France.
France must remain armed as long
as her security has not been secured.
France has earned the right to repara-
tions and security. At no time shall
the French government yield on thost
points. will refute the accusations
Of imperialism which have been made
against France. Our Allies know that
we demand our right-nothing more
Tomorrow at Washington I will prove
to the Americans that France wants
peace.
1--WE will discuss the great problems
of the day cody and impartially. If
guarantees of security are granted
France. she will be among the first ma
lions to enter into the policy of dis
armament, for France loathes war and
imperialism.
This government has confidence in
the government of DR.. Wirth (the Ger
man chancellor). The undertaking en-
tered upon by the present German gov
eminent have been fulfilled. Frances
attitude in these difficult moments is:
"No aggressiveness, but no timidity."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14

pylna Engineer Directs Rescue Work.
] New York-Held underneath aloco-
motive which toppled into . ditch ct
Churchville, wrecking another engine
and q freight train, Michael Gerber, 50
years old. 1 New York Central I'm.
xineer, directed his rescuers for more
than four hours, while . physician
gave medical aid. Throughout the
slow process Of rescue the engineer
held the fire box door from swinging
open, and emptying its hot GOALS upon
him. Escaping steam made the work
::of the rescue crew hazard0us. He col
slapsed when released. Il.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
RE PUB LICAN CONGRESSMAN
SCORES TAX SHIFTING BILL z

The following extract from the
speech of Representative Edward
Voigt (Rep, Wis.,, who, with forty
nine other Republicans, voted to re-
commit the tax revision bill in the
House, is fairly representative of the
sentiment Of Republicans in many
partsIof the United States, especially
in the West: =
= " Now, then, we have the enormous
war debt, and for the present at least
We must raise at least four billions a
year to keep the Government going,
and that raises the question. How
should all this money be collected? In
fairness to all the people of the coun-
try, who should pay7 I recognize but
one principal way to collect taxes, and
that is to make every man pay accord
ing to his ability, and that ability
can best be measured by his net in
come. Of course, we derive some rev
enue from the tariff, and minor
amounts from other sources, the col
lection of which may be proper and
sexpedient, but what 1 mean to say is
that in my judgment there is only
one fair way for the Government to
raise the bulk of it's revenue, and that
is by a properly graded income tax.
Let him pay who makes the money,
and the more he makes, the higher
should be his tax. ~.
"The bill before us does not meet
these requirements, and therefore I
am going to vote against it. :. I cannot
vote for a bill which appears to me to
be unfair to the great mass Of the
American people. This bill lifts the
burden from the very rich in
dividuals and corporations and
gives no corresponding benefit
to those less favorably situated.
In fact, when the total burden imposed
by this bill is considered, the proper
tion of the whole tax to be paid by
the less wealthy is actually increased.
OF course, the bill is hailed with joy
by Big Business by the trusts, and the
millionaiFes and ~multimillionaires.''
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
CALLS OFF, TRIP TO LoNDoa
Pershins> Cancels Tribute to British
Unknown Dead.

Unknown Dead.
Paris-General Pershing will not go
to London to lay the congressional
medal on the tomb of the British un-
known soldier in Westminster Abbey,
and If the ceremony is held another
American officer will be designated to
represent the United States. y SIS
This announcement came from =
most authoritative source. II
Lack of time available for the trip
between now and October 20, when
General Pershing will sail for home,
is the official explanation for his de-
cision to abandon bis visit to England.
It is learned, however, that failure of
the British war Office either to AZ
date for the ceremony <or,; until late,
Saturday, to give an explanation for
not replying to repeated inquiries from
the American embassy officials is the
chief reason for General Pershing's
decision.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14

$50 thus indicating slight improve
ment as regards school attendance be-
tween 1910 and 1920. OF the children
"A and Is years Of age in 1920, 1862
per cent were attending school and of.
those Is and II years of age 42.5 per
cent.
The percentage Of children attend
ing schools was approximately the same
in the cities and in the country dis
tricts, the percentage for children in
the urban population TO Is years Of
age, being 94.5 while in the rural popn-
slation, it was 93.5. 6 Urban accord;
ing to the censrs dehaition ire sdss az
towns Or cities and other Incorporated
places q, 800 i,opu,a ton or mles
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
FRIDAY, OCTOBER IA, 1921.
ARM ENFORCEMENT
OF THE 8POIIS SYSTEM

The extent to which this admins
tration apparently will 60 in enforcing
the spoils system is illustrated by the
removal by President Harding of I. G..
Thoresen, United States Surveyor
General for Utah. President Hard
ing's letter of removal, dated Sept.
10, said:
"You are hereby removed from the
office of Surveyor General of Utah,
to take effect upon the appointment
and qualification Of your successor
Prior to this President Harding had
written to Mr.. Thoresen suggesting
his resignation, and saying among
other things, ~ need not tell you of
the current demand for the recognition
of aspirants within our own party for
consideration in the matter of patron
age.' In other words, the Republicans
wanted and needed the job.
Mr.. Thoresen replied, explaining
that the term for which he was ap-
pointed had not yet ended, and that he
was the first and only person who had
been requested to resign without being
accused of neglect Of duty. He did not
understand how "the plans and poll
cies of the administration, to which
Mr. Harding had referred in his let
ter, could in any way change or modi-
fy the form Of duties Of Surveyor
General.
Then came the application of "the
strong arm'' in the form Of the letter
of removal and the appointment of one
E. D. Sorenson.
That this administration is to re-
turn to the spoil system, which has
been the policy Of all other Republican
reactionary administrations, causes a
surprise to Democrats, but already a
note of protest is heard in the Repub-
ican press. The New York Tribune
Of September 26, says of the Thoresen
case:
''The Thofesen argument is strong.
A time will come when some President
will respect the rule that offices, admin
istrative in fact, are not spoils. 10 We
wish President Harding would seize
the opportunity to distinguish himself.
Unless Sorenson is obviously the best
man, or there are other reasons not
yet divulged, it looks as if some Of
the President advisers on political
appointments had shown unnecessary
zeal in their search for positions for
deserving Republicans.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
BANK MESSENGER HELD UP

Bandits Get $34,500 In Cash and
Checks In Mill City Robbery. :,
Minneapolis-Fred Gustafson, teller
at the Liberty State Bank, while sub
shutting as bank messenger, was
held up by two auto bandits. who
stopped his car on the way to the
Midland National bank, and robbed
him Of q bag containing $34,500 in
cash, checks and draft. Is.
The holdup car, abandoned BY the
robbers, was recovered by the police
together with the bag and securities.
The bandits and $500 IT, cash were
gone.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
is MISSING AS snip SINKS

Steamer Rammed off Scotland 10 Sunk
BY Craft Speeding to Rescue.
: Belfast-Damaged by one vessel, the
American steamer West Camak, in
dense fog of the southwest coast Of
Scotland, and then sunk by another
coming to it's aid, was the fate of the
Laird line steamer Rowan, plying be-
tween Glasgow and Dublin.
= Thirteen of the Rowan's crew and
three passengers are missing Two
passengers died after being rescued by
vessels which responded to the wire
less S. o. S. call. ..:
= The Rowan carried SO persons, in
Guiding the crew, n of whom are &C
counted for.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
FAVOR LARGER HOUSE

Washington, Oct. 12.-House Repub-
icans at caucus tonight decided to,
support the Seigel bill to increase the
size Of the House from 35 to $50 mem
hers. It was said o. members agreed
to vote for the bill, while IS Indicated
they would oppose it. -,
Vigorous opposition to tho measure,
developed at. the ceucus, it was under
stood, several members of the census
committee leading the fight to retain
the present size of the House in opposi-
tor. 70, the. stand Of Chairman Beigel,
and . majority Of the Republican mem-
bership 81 the comniitto
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
SENATE PASSES
CANAL Tolls BILL
Harding's Objection Fails to Halt
Plan for Free Passage Of
U. S. coastwise Ships.
Vote WAS AZ TO 81
Senator Lodge Makes Plea Against
Repeal Of Act Saying It Would
Affect Conference on lImita-
ton Of Armaments.

Washington-The Senate passed the
Borah repeal bill by vote Of AZ to 81,
despite last minute plea by Senator
Lodge, administration spokesman, that
there are compelling reasons" affect
ing the conference on limitation of
ornaments why the Panama canal
tolls act relating to American coast
wise shipping should not be repealed.
Senators McCumber of North Da.
kota, Nelson of Minnesota and Ster-
ling of South Dakota were among the
seventeen Republicans who voted
against the repeal. Senators Kellogg
of Minnesota, Ladd of North Dakota
and Norbeck of South Dakota were re-
corded for it. Twelve Democrats
voted with the Republican majority.
Senator Lodges attempt to use the
forthcoming international conference
as means Of defeating the Borah bill
was not surprising While nothing
definite has come to the Capitol from
the White House on the subject, it has
been understood for some time that
President Harding preferred to have
the tolls question rest until after the
November conference.
1otah contradicts Lodge.
Senator Borah, in answering Sena-
tor Lodge, said he had been in con-
sultation with the interested persons
and was prepared to say that there
were no compelling reasons" against
his measure.
The administration, it is expected,
will use its influence to head off the
repeal bill In the House. The leaders
there are ready to do whatever Mr..
Harding wishes DONE Senator Lodges
declaration is considered the same
thing as notice that the administra-
tion will not permit the repeal at this
time.
Debate on the Borah measure con-
tinued throughout the day and was
heated at times. Senator Kellogg of
Minnesota was the only Northwest
member to get, into the fray, and he
had only five minutes given to him by
Senator Borah.
While not expressing an opinion on
the economic soundness of free tolls
to American coastwise traffic, Senator
Kellogg insisted that Great Britain has
no right to tell us what we shall do
with the canal. The 1914 vote, when
President Wilson's bill was passed,
was considered by Great Britain as an
acknowledgement by the United
States that the British contention was
right. )
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
YACHT sPEEJACKs is SAFE

New York-The motor cruiser Spec.
jacks, was reported safe by Robert Mo-
ran, manager Of the United States and
Australasia lines, Inc, whose steamer
Eastern Queen, was chartered to tow.
It across the Pacific from the Panama
canal to Tahiti. Recent advices from
the steamer reported all we'll he said.
Captain Albert Y. Goewen Of Cleve-
land, his wife and party, are making
/ tour around the world in the vessel.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
ROAD WORK TO
HELP J0bLESS
Babcock Bring Promise Of ST.
100000 Federal Highway
Aid for :.yia.er.
MEANS JOBS FOR MANY
Announcement Of Minnesota Highway
Commission, Back From Washing
ton Conference, lnsures Much
Relief for Unemployed.

81. faul-Ine nrSt OlrecL result IN
Minnesota of President Harding's un.
employment conference is to be the
early appropriation of more than
100000 in federal aid for winter
road work.
Charles M. Babcock, state highway
commissioner, announced that the
money probably will be available
within 10 days, and that the state is in
a position to apply an equal amount,
or to meet any federal aid which may
be voted.
eabcock Sees conferees. ~
=, The statement was made on Mr..
Babcock's return from Washington,
where he served on the Harding unem-
ployment conference, winning it's in
dorsement for the more work.better
roads" proposal, and then with other
representatives of the America Assoc
citation Of State Highway Officials
presented the plan and recommends
lions to the Congressional conference
committee on highway legislation.
John H. Mullen, assistant commits
sioner and chief engineer, who is sec
rotary of the national association, was
active in the movement at Washington
and returned with Commissioner Bah
cock.
Many Jobs Provided.
"The Minnesota highway depart
ment probably will have available
about October Is more than 100000
and perhaps as much as $2,840,000 of
federal aid to be applied with a like
amount of state funds on the 1921
highway development program" said
Commissioner Babcock. THAT will
mean the continuance of state trunk
highwater work on a large scale
through the winter and much relief for
the unemployed.
"Action at Washington means fur
Their that Minnesota will receive near
ly 100000 and perhaps $5,6S0,0o0 of
federal aid for 1921 and 1922, instead
of merely $2,100,000 as recently pro-
posed, unless present signs fail.
After President Harding's unemploy-
ment council endorsed the more
work-better roads" plan as presented
by Commissioner Babcock, its commit.
tee, with those of the national organ
ization of highway officials, took it up
with the Senate and House conferees
ON highway legislation and urged the
increased appropriation. Commits
sioner Babcock remained in Washing.
ton until assured that prompt and
favorable action will be taken. He said
it was expected that a new highway
aid bill is to be introduced early this
week to make $75,000,o00 available i'm
mediately upon enactment, or about
October Is, and providing sum not
less than $175,000,00Q, and perhaps as
great as $300,0o0,000 for the biennium.
Many Contracts Possible. .a.
This appropriation will enable the
State department to let many con-
tracts late this month and carry on
much other road work this winter.
Until definite action is taken, however,
It will be difficult to give any estimate
on proposed work, but the department
will push plans and attempt to be in
readiness for action when the funds
are available" = S..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
DEMOCRATS MEETING SET
National Committee to Convene In st.
/ Aas2o MnNAnahAn

National Committee to Convene In St.
Louis November 1.
Washington Chairman George
White, of the Democratic National
committee, issued formal call. for a
meeting of that body in st. Louis, No.
vember 10. The meeting, the formal
notification said. is for discussing par
ty policy and TO adopt plans for fu-
ture operations" =
Sufficient time has elapsed" said
the official call; "since the last meet
ing Of the committee. to make it ad:
visable to have a survey of the situa-
ton throughout the country and to
have the counsel of the entire mem.
bership Of the committee"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
Red .ceoss =eesslon Ends.

Columbus Reanirmatton Of:
ito duty 70 paramount oblisar
carinl lof4 kbled ,HeteEpns Of.
the world ~ md fhef e bsl bnts.
and determines Va lliss '!os opalSte with
other public fsalth agencies sin Q com
prehensiye program Of public health
education, were voiced by the National
convention OF the American Red Cross.
ct It's closing business session.
Plans for conducting. the nth ron
call which begins On Armistice day.
were discussed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
MAIL Theft NETS 100000
26 Pouches Brought From Canada
Seized at Detroit.

rs Pouches Brought From Canada
Seized at Detroit.
Detroit, Mich.-Twenty- mail
pouches, three of which contained reg.
isterd mail, were taken from a mail
wagon by four men who held up the
driver near the main postoffice. The
mail was being brought here from
Windsor, Ont. The registered pouches
contained packages Of currency con-
signed by Canadian banks as exchange
clearings to banks in Detroit, and the
days receipts at the Kenilworth race
track at Windsor. r."
Postoffice officials engaged in
checking their records with Canadian
officials, said the value of the regis
tered mail probably would amount to
more than 100000.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14

to congress. If the Democrats cannot
win on that issue they are in bad
way. But to take advantage Of that
bill, the Democrats must try to de-
! feat it. Wanted good debater in
every congressional district to keep the
provisions Of the bill before the peo-
ple. ss s. ~ sc9s
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14

Train Hits Auto; Two Dead.
Withrow, Minn.-David Lutz and his.
wife Of Withrow were killed when
their automobile was struck by 500
line passengertrain as the engine OF
the automobile stalled while crossing
the tracks.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14

Cream of Wheat President Dead. S,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mapes, presft
;dent.0f the Cream Of Wheat company
died Il his home, 221S West Lake of'
the Isles boulevard. Heart disease
waasEiven az the cause Of death. MI.
HapeS Was 6S years old. ..,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
ALLIES: MUST PAY, is ADVICE

Hope That y. 8. viii Canoe, Debt
Vain DeIusIon, italian Says. !:
Washington - Proposals that the
United States cancel the Allied debts
were described asa vain illusion and
useless rhetoric by Rolandi Ricci, the
Italian ambassador. to the United
States, in q statement given represen-
tatives Of the Italian press at Viareg.
gio and cabled to the Italian embassy
here. 81 - IS
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14

erantlng Cabinet Urged. 5
Stockholm King Gustav, has re:
uuested former Premier Hjalnar
Branting to form new cabinet to sue.
coed that Of Oscar Won Sidow, which
resigned recently.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
sub-ehaser Lost al sea.

sub-ehaser Lost at Sea.
Bremerton. Wash.-Loss Of sub
marine chaser when in tow Of the
naval ammunition vessel Nitro 1t sea.
was announced by the commandant Of
the Puget Sound naval yard here on.
the arrival Of the Nitro.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14

capper g Week When the dye
sssorkss the little German town Of
Oppau-blsw up killing ) 500 persons
outright and injuIing more than $500
the first and most efficient aid that
leashed the stricken German people
scapae from the 1ench army of occupa-
6 4 ia int ssst ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14
KLAN FAILED TO PAY TAX
No Returns Mad on 3o,ooo, 900 Coli.
! Iected Says TaQue.

NO neIOTnS Ud0~ OF |oVsVOOSOVO SVS-
! Iected Says Taoue.
Washington-Ohicia of the XII
Klux Khan have collected approx
mately $30,000,000 from their 100000
fellow members, upon which the gov.
eminent has received no tax return
Representative P. F.. Tague, Massa-
chusetts. declared before the house
rules committee, which is to decide
whether congress Shall investigate
the organization. 7ague said he ar
rived at the figures from information
furnished by the Khan officials.
Imperial Wizard Walliam Joseph
Simmons appeared before the commit
tee ready to defend his invisible en-
pire." 81, -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-10-14

The census. Of 1920 figures out
335, 458 children Z TO l3 years ct age
in the state Of Minnesota, and Of this
number al, COS 90. g per cent were
reported 90 attending school. e 1910;
tho persentae sttendlii sslosl US