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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Lord Reading Optimistic

Simla, Iindis--Lord Reading, viceroy
of India, In a speech at joint sitting
Of the council of state and the legis-
lative assembly saturday, said it would
be wrong to assume that the rising of
the Mopiahs in the Malabar district
was symptomatic of all India. as that
district had always been storm CEN
ter. Referring to the proclamation of
martial law in the Malabar area, the
vicerory declared that the British au-
thorities would have failed In their
duty IL they had not taken that step.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Rich OIL Operator Gone

Long Beach, Call NJ. Bradley
wealthy oil operator Of California and
Texas, has disappeared, his company
is to be liquidated and Albert B.
P,ckard is in the city jail following
an alleged sensational designating
episode Involving the two and Pick.
ards pretty wife, Leona. Pickard is
charged with demanding 100000
blackmail of Bradley, alleging that
Bradley had purchased with tainted
money" the affections Of Pickard's
wife.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
BREAK IN IRELAND
IS NOW POSSIBILITY
siNN FEM MAY RECEIVE DRASTIC
NOTE IF ACTION is NOT
TAKEN IMMEDIATELY
British Cabinet Members Divided AZ
To Nature of Treatment To Be
Accorded De Valera Reply
Says Late Report

Inverness, Scotland-The British
cabinet at its meeting here Wednesday
unanimously approved the reply of
the government to the last note from
canon de Valera, the Irish republican
leader. The reply was handed to Ro-
bert @. Barton, the Sim Fein courier
who started for Dublin at O'clock
Wednesday afternoon with it.
A committee of the cabinet, with full
powers to deal with Mr.. de Valera's
answer to the communication sent this
afternoon, and with the Irish situation
generally, was appointed. Another
committee was appointed to deal with
unemployment.
Inverness, Scotland-The decision of
the British cabinet, upon which the
fate of the truce in Ireland depends,
was expected to be reached during the
afternoons session.
When the cabinet adjourned for
lunch it was announced that the
British reply to De Valera's latest
note, which rejected the British pro-
posals and suggested further econ
versations," would probably be ready
for dispatch Wednesday night.
A preemptory note to Sim Fein
breaking off negotiations, was con-
sidered at the meeting with Premier
Lloyd George. .. .".". -.
Inverness observation-disclosures of
the Irish question appeared to hang in
the balance when members of the
British ministry met Prime Minister
Lloyd George here Wednesday. 1t was
said the ministers were not at all in
agreement as to the best method of
procedure to be adopted, some favor
ing furthr exchange of notes with the
Irish Sim Fein. Others were said to
be proposing that virtual ultimatum
be sent Eamonn de Valera, giving him
and his colleagues a fixed time in
which to accept or reject the British
offer of dominion status for Ireland.
Mr.. de Valera, in statement to
the press in Dublin Tuesday, stated
that an ultimatum "would be the i'm
position of force and would mean war,
not peace"
King George is staying at Moy
Hall, near here, and his presence in
the immediate neighborhood is looked
upon as most oppertune as he has
in the past few months played a par
ticuIarly influential role in the work
of handling the Irish question. Mr..
Lloyd George and the king have been
in close touch during the Irish nego-
tiations, and it was reported the
prime minister would confer with the
sovereign. possibly before note to the
Irish republicans was finally drafted.
Prior to the cabinet meeting Pres
mier Lloyd George took breakfast with
the king, and it Is understood that they
discussed the Irish question.
John 0'Shehan, Sim Fein agent in
Scotland, and James Barton came 20
Iverness last Tuesday night to await
developments.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Opposes Chemical Warfare

Edinburgh, Scotland-Protests again
chemical warfare were uttered in the
opening address at the meeting of the
British association here last Wednes.
day night. The address written by
Sir Edward Thorp, president of the
association, was read by Sir A. Ewing
and appealed to scientific men "not to
employ their talents in devising means
to develop and perpetuate mode of
warfare which is abhorrent to the high
er instincts of humanity" a a
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Former Governor Fined

Los Angeles, Cal.-Denver s. Dick
erson, former governor of Nevada
pleaded guilty in federal court here
Thursday to an information charging
him with having violated the federal
law prohibiting the transportation OF
motion pictures of a prize, fight from
state to state and was ordered to pay
fine of $1,000. Dickerson said he had
Exhibited a picture of the Dempsey
Carpenter fight for a semibenevolent
purpoes. -.... e..
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Portland PLANNING Exposltlen

Portland, reimbursement was
given here Thursday by 1877 business
men and officials of Oregon to Port
lands proposed worlds exposition In
1925 and the recommendation of the
finance committee that $6,000.0o0 be
raised to finance the exposition was
approved. Under the plan Portland
will raise 100000 by special levy,
$1,Oo0,O00 win be obtained By subscrip-
tion from Portland residents and 3d.
OO0,O00 will be raised by specfds III
ID ZIG state
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
SAFETY POLICE IN
BERLIN CALLED ON
CHANCELLOR WIRTH NOTIFIED
BY ORGANIZED LABOR THAT 1T
IS PREPARED TO FIGHT r'.
Police Are Called Out To Patrol
Streets, While Barracks Are Being
Filled; Parts Of Capitol Are
' Barred to Public

Beriln-G Germany Tuesday was I'M
der the restrictions closely approach
ing martial law, as a result of a de-
cree issued late Monday by President
Ebert. Meetings, professions, demon
stratfons and the issuance of puhlica-
lions likely to encourage seditious
movements" we've forbidden in the de-
cree, and warning was given that ''any
and every instruction" would be sup
pressed with relentless severity.
Majority and Independent Socialists
have made formal demand upon Chan
cellor Wirth that elements responsible
for antirepublican activities be re
strained by the government, and or
ganized labor has informed the chan
cellor that it is prepared to defend
he republic" sar
The proclamation issued by Presi-
dent Ebert admits that the govern
ment has become gravely concerned
owing to the disinfegration of public
morals in Germany, which fact, it de-
clares, threatens to undermine the
foundations of the state and empire"
"Tn a time when the nations vital
ty should be devoted to repairing the
moral, social and economic injuries in
flicted by war;" the proclamation says,
"unbridled agitation is openly attempt
ing to undermine the political and con-
stitutional foundations on which the
new German republic is to be erected.
''The tenor of the press which IS
furthering these malicious en&eavors
daily is becoming more plain spoken
and reveals fixed plan by unscru-
pulous. elements, who are aiding in
the overthrow of constitutional law
and order. National emergencies de-
mand that these Vaccinations of I'M
sclupulous and misguided elem cnts be
opposed with an iron hand.
"The government, therefore, is de-
termined to undertake that which the
circumstances of the hour and the
provocation of the foes of the con-
stitution make imperative. The gov
eminent will proceed with unrelenting
severity against any and every inSur-
rection, and it calls on all organs of
law and order to carry out the pro-
visions of this decree firmly but i'm
partially"
Two persons suspected of completely
In the assassination last week of Ma
thias Erzberger, former vice chancel-
Tor, were arrested Monday. The po-
lice also are hooking for Oltwfg Won
Hirschfeld, who some time ago tried
to murder Herr Erzberger and was
sent to prison.
Hirschfeld was released recently for
reasons Of health. His parents dis
claim all knowledge of his where
abouts. They have been brought to
Berlin for further Interrogation by the
police.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Suspect Mexican Official

San Diego, Cal.-Francisco Fernan,
DEE, Mexican customs inspector al
Tiajuana end practically all of his
staff were missing Saturday while fed
eral officials were checking over &C.
counts of the custom office in an eff
fort TO discover just when various
amounts, which lit is rumored, may
total a huge sum, were taken from
customs funds. Approximately $780,
600 in cash was missing from the Of
nee last Sunday, 1t is said.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
pleads for tlarmeny

Dublin-The Freeman's Journal says
regarding the cabinet meeting at In.
,verness. that momentous stage has
been reached in the negotiations for
Anglo-Irish peace, It suggests that
on both sides the letter-wrlting cease
and that the premier accept the final
paragraph OF Mr.. de vaisfa's reply
respecting plenipotentiaries and In
vite them to meet the members OF the
cabinet. "A few hours plain talk" Il
adds. would, we fesl confident, clear
che whole situation"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
To TAX Wine and Beer

Detroit--A tax on light wines and
beer to yield the revenue necessary
to provide the adjusted compensation
for former service men, was proposed
by Congressman Vincent P. Brennan.
of Detroit, in addressing meeting
here OF Charles A. Larned post Ne.
1 of the American Legion. Without
amending the constitution, Mr. Bren-
nan said ne believed law eoNld be
passed In congress defining as DoAin-
toxicating llght wines and b@ar con-
tanning from TO per cent alcohol. !.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
SAILORS SHOT IN
PROHIBITION RAID
OFFICERS SEIZE $4,000 WORTH
OF LIQUOR AND DRUGS VALUED
AT $75,ooo; OFFICER SUICIDE
seven Sailors are Wounded by Federal
Dry Agents When They Board
Ship In New York Hartor
in Search Of Liquors ~.

New YOrk-Seven sailors were shot
and wounded in battle with prohibi-
ton enforcement agents aboard the
steamship King Alexander at her wharf
in Brooklyn Friday. The raiders, at
ter a desperate struggle, 'overpowered
the seamen and seized alleged contra
band liquor worth $4,000.
Drugs valued at $4,000 also were
confiscated, the officers announced.
After the raid, Frank J. Fitzpatrick.
chief narcotic officer here, who had
taken part in the raid, committed sui.
eide at nearby pier, according to a
police report.
Other federal agents declared they
knew no motive for Fitzpatricks sui
eide. They expressed the belief. that
the excitement and strain OF the raid
temporarily deranged him, i, III,
Fitzpatrick, who had searched the
vessel with the prohibition agents, was
found dead in nearby ferry house af-
ter the fight. There were two bullet
wounds in his heart.
United States Marshal Power, thfr-
ty deputy marshpls and twenty police
men were sent to the King Alexander
after the suicide was reported to the
authorities to arrest all members of
the crew ON beard and take them to
the federal building for questioning.
The raid on the King Alexander was
in connection with the new campaign
launched here against bootleggers.
Acting ON tip that members Of the
crew of the King Alexander were In
VolVed in plot to smuggle contraband
liquor and drugs into this country, the
prohibition agents swooped down on
the ship at her wharf
Sailors resisted and a Score of shots
were exchanged.
Fifteen prohibition agents comprised
the force that raided the King Alex
ander.
They approached the ship in a
launch and lay in the shadows of the
wharves while agents, posing as pros
pective purchasers of the contraband,
went aboard the vessel
While they were negotiating on the
ship, a lookout spied the launch crowd
ed with officers. He gave the alarm.
A moment later, those in the launch
heard a battle of shots from the yes
sci.
The raid was under the direction of
Ernest L. Langley, chief federal en-
forcement agent IN New York. Mr.
Langley said that $500 had just been
paid by one of the advance agents and
part of the contraband articles deIiv-
cred when the crews suspicious were
aroused. . @... &.,.
The shooting attracted customs
guards and police reserves who sur
rounded the pier to prevent the crew
from fleeing. The prohibition agents
said, however, than an officer of tine
vessel to whom they were to pay the
money had vanished. The wounded
members of the crew were taken to a
hospital under arrest. .a. - e..
Eight men were arrested charged
with violation of the Volstead act.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
4ishtewsr pleads No. Guilty

Deadwood City, Calif.-william A.
Hightower. accused Of the murder of
Father Patrick Il. Heslin, Celma Cath
Ollie priest. pleaded not guilty when
arraigned in the superior court Tues
day. His trial date was set for Mon
day, October 8. Following the ar
nment. counsel for Hightower was
handed an anonymous letter by Dis
trict Attorney Franklin Swart, saying,
cit would be a crime to hang High
tower for the murder that I COM
mitted."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
German Editor COMING

Berlin - The German government
Thursday denied having any interest
or connection in the proposed trip of
Macmillan Harden to the United
States. The famous publicist plans to
visit America shortly on lecture tour.
Harden's enemies have already at
tempted to discredit him in advance
of his trip, he has complained.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
To Roundup Booze Peddlers

New York-Federal and state pro-
hibition enforcement officials through
out the country are planning boot
logger roundup, 1t was learned Thurs
day. The fall offensive against liquor
the supreme effort to make America
dry--probably will be launched in
every big city simultaneously. Inform
alton on which nationwide raids will
be based is being gathered in all parts
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
PROPOSES PLAN
TO ASSIST IDLE
SUGGESTS TO SECRETARY OF
COMMERCE CONSTRUCTION
OF WESTERN PROJECTS
Senator Borah of Idaho Has Plan to
Help Western People and At
Same Time Assist Those
Out Of Work

Boise, Ida.-Immediate development
of many government irrigation pro.
jects in the West, which will give am
ployment to thousands of men now
out Of work in various parts of the
country, is the proposal made by
United States Senator w. E. Borah
Of Idaho TO Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover, to solve the unem-
ployment problem that is facing the
United States at the present time. A
copy of the letter of Senator Borah
and the proposal contained therein
has been received in Boise.
Senator Borah points out that, In
addition to furnishing employment to
the unemployed, the construction of
these projects and pushing them to
curly completion will supply homes
for many other thousands of people
who have been waiting for years for
the government to finish irrigation
projects
Senator Borah's letter is, In part
as follows:
Il am informed through the press
that you are engaged in working out
some kind of program to take care
of the unemployed during the coming
fall and winter l beg leave to make
a suggestion to you
LAS you are doubtless we'll informed.
we have d great number of irrigation
projects in the West, either ready for
construction work or which have been
begun and delayed by reason of want
of funds Hundreds and even thou
sands of people are waiting an oppor-
tunity to make homes upon these pro-
jects In some instances of which
have knowledge they have been wait
ing for number of years 1 think
you will agree with me that this gov
eminent cannot be more deeply inter-
ested in any proposition tnan it is in
getting as many people as practicable
upon our land and SO arranging mat
tiers that they may acquire homes
Il assume that the government will,
in taking care of the unemployed, seek
to find work for them rather than to
engage in the demoraliZing program of
feeding them without work The only
sane, wholesome and decent way to
treat an American citizen, when he is
in want of food, is to find labor for
him, so that he may pay for his food
and not accept it at the hands of char
lty. If these projects couldb e taken
up and built under present conditions,
utilizing the unemployed at a fair
wage, it seems to'be one at least of the
most practical aud desirable things we
could do. In the first place, It gives
work to large number of unemploy-
ed thereby enabling them to take
care of themselves and their families.
In the second place, it provides acre
age for the making of homes and for
increasing the production in this
country. In the third place, ultimately
all moneys expended upon these pro-
Jects will be repaid to the govern
ment Any of these lands are worth
much more than the amount necessary
to reclaim them, and the government,
in the end, will not be out anything
in aking care of these unemployed"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Dry HiIl Passes

Christiania-The lower house last
Thursday night adopted the prohibit
ton bill, which forbids importation Of
liquors or wines containing more than
IA per cent alcohol. The bill now goes
to the upper house. .....
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Fer separats Defense

Los Angeles-Mrs. Madelynne oben-
chain Friday said that she had decid-
ed to have her defense conducted sep
arately from that of Arthur G. Burch,
indicted with her on charges OF muir
der in connection with the death of J..
Bolton Kennedy, a local broker.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Broadway to Have New Theatre

New York-New York will have one
threatre next season which patrons
may enter assured that no patriarch
al jokes will be inflicted upon their
ears. 1t will be pantomime theatre,
the first of its kind on Broadway.
Mable Eormand, the promoter, has an
nounced that she would go to Europe
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
chleaao BANS lndemnltles

Chicago The Chicago board Of
trade has adopted an amendment to
me rules of the association providing
Tor discontinuance Of dealing in indem-
atty contracts. The vote was 545 to Al.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
WRIT SERVED BEFORE CAMERA
Attorney Wants $4,000 For Having
Taken 100000 From Comedian

Taken 100000 From Comedian
New York-The complaint in suit
against Charlie Chaplin, served on him
while he was posing here for a por-
trait minus flat shoes, derby and mus
tache, was filed in court Saturday. The
suit is brought by Fred E. Goldsmith,
who seeks $4,000 as a fee for induc-
ing Chaplin to pay Mildred Harris
Chaplin 100000 in settlement of all
mony claims.
Goldsmith said the question was
whether his services were a necessity
to his client, who was still married
to Chaplin when she retained the law
yer
Chaplin claims they were a luxury,
the attorney says.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
Advertisiro Paws Banker

Denver-It pays bank to advertise
as well as any other business, $. Q.
Alexander, Little Rock banker, told
members of the Denver Civic and Com
mercial association here. Advertising
he said, raised the deposits of bis
bank from $476.OOO to S1,O00,0O0.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16
J logical Indignation

The Nebraska man who was fined
nor snoring In church is indignant that
the parson who lulied him to sleep
got Off scot free.-vancouver Province.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-09-16

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Salt Lake City, UtRh.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-02
MASON IN MERELY MARY ANN
 COMES ID THE HIP

The Hip announces Shirley Mason in Israel zangwilTs famous story. Merely Mary Ann" as its feature for today and tomorrow. augmented by Mutt and Jeff in "The League of Nations"
 Merely Mary Ann' Is a simple story of love and romance, told amid the en- vironment of London's slums, to cul- minate In the exclusiveness of Lon don society circle.
 In @ cheap boarding house there lives Lancelot a young composer who seeks fame through bis own efforts rather than through the wealth of his parents. The little "slavey" In the house is known Go all as merely Mary Ann" Her surrounding arc anything but conducive to sweetness and charm, but Mary Ann's personality lifts her far above her surrounding. Her smile ap- peals to Lancelot, and it Is not long before he finds himself very much in terested in tho little unfortunate girl. ft is Lancelot who provides her with gloves to protect her hands in the hard work to which she is subjected. rt is Lancelot who comforts her after the landlady finishes her daily scolding. Tt is Lancelot who confides in Mary his ambition, and it is Lance1ot who finally THUS uAulsttA iONG Wlln lNt AlNte girl of the kitchen. And Masy Ann finds herself in love with Ipncelot. Finally I.ancelot proposes that he move hts quarters to n more respectable sec ton of the city. and asks # Mary Ann will act as his housekeeper. Mary Ann is delighted, but at that time there comes from America the news that her wealthy brother has passed on. leaving the girl immensely wealthy Good bye to romance, thinks Lancelot, and Mary Ann is really sorry she is rich. But Isancelot will not take advantage of the girls wealth, and lives alone. years intervening before they again meet
 Tt is at a musicale that they again meet. Lancelot tho feted composer, and Mary Ann. now known as Marion. the seasons most charming debutante. Tho recognition is mutual, but the sit uation is very trying, until Mary Ann rushes to hcr room, there. to bedeck herself as Mary Ann again and sur prise the bewildered Bancelot in the assertion that she knows he cannot propose to the Marion whom he has just met. but Go tho Mary Ann he has known for years.
 Tuesday brings Ethel Clayton in "A Civ Sparrow.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-02
MASTER AND MAN
 NEW OFFERING IF
 BRANDON COMPANY

The Brandon stock company starts its eleventh straight week at the Elks theater with a matinee this afternoon at 2:ao, and the offering will be he bright, fast, snappy, tuneful musical comedy Master and Man"
 The new production promises to be a whale of show" the story being one of the funniest ever conceived and the interpolated song numbers staged on scale noted for lavishness and rarely attempted outside a Broadway produc- tion. All the favorites who have so firmly established themselves with the patrons of the Elks, Ed Redmond. Jay Allard, George Banta, Robbie Deane Marie Rich, Eddie Young, in fact, all tho brilliant cast. have good comedy roles and the American Beauty Chorus has some new melody numbers full of spirited action and beautifully cos tuned.
 The play is written around the troubles of a pair of scrappy business partners and contains more funny lines and funnier situations than usually fall to the lot of one farce comedy. The plot. and there really is one, is intense ly interesting and holds the interest right up to the-final curtain. The com edy is in three acts and Ben Tipton has prepared most elaborate scenic pro- duction.
 The song numbers are new, timely and catchy and interpolated at just the right spot to not mar the thread of the story. There are fully a dozen Of them and they are the kind that will ring in your ears after you have left the thea ter. You won't be able to forget "Chili Beans" by Robbie" Doane Cuba" by Marie Rich, and Blessed By the Sua- nee Shore" by Irene Noblett and the girls.
 Master and Man is a big. beautiful and lively production and will run for