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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07
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 ID BE GIVEN IRISH
Ministers Rush From London to Attend Critical Cabi-
 net Meeting

London, September 6.--The Daily Mails political correspondent at Inverness learns from a person in close touch with Premier Lloyd George that the Sim Fein leaders will be given a short time limit in whiSh to say definitely whether they will enter a conference on the basis laid down in~the governments offer.
 Alternatives to failure of the Sim Fein to arrange an accommodation" says the correspondent, are being considered in consultation with the Irish viceroy and General MacReady ["
 The correspondent points out that the government would refer the question to Parliament before re-in- troducing the policy of represession in Ireland and might submit the is- sue to the country, thus creating the possibility of general election but adds that the premier retains the sincere hope that the Sim Fein will realize the dangers of further delay and the essential conditions of nIs offer.
 Travel TOO Miles
 Lord Birkenhead,s lord high chan. cellor, and six other ministers are travelling TOO miles tonight to join the prime minister and the rest otI the cabinet, Niscount Fitzalan, the Irish viceroy, and General Sir Nevll MacReady, commander of the troops in Ireland in what may prove most critical council meeting concerning the fate of Ireland.
 No special salon was provided the ministerial party taking ordinary sleepers in the regular train. Earl Curzon, secretary for foreign affairs was indisposed and unable to go.
 Never before have the ministers been called upon to take such a journey to attend council under unusual circumstance. Because the presence in the neighbofhood of Inverness in advance of the meeting of Viscount Fitzalan, Sir Hamar Greenwood, chief secretary for Ire land, Winston Spencer Churchill, sec retary for the colonies and General 1 MacR eady, there have been rumors of informal discussions, tending .o the idea that the time had arrlVeu to put an end to the protracted nego- tiations. Nothing is positively know n to this effect, however, but there IS good ground to peiieNe thae in"hs members of the cabinet favor placing a time limit on further discussions It is likely that everything will de- pend upon the decision of the premier himself and the general impression is that he strongly opposes any pre- cipitate breaking of negotiations.
 Whether Eamonn. DeValera's sud- den decision today to unbosom him= self to the press in such. frank fash ion was due to the idea that he might influence the premier to pre- vent premature breaking off Of the negotiations was the subject or spec, ulation in London. Lloyd George will meet the King at Moy hall, where the King is staying. on his way tomor- row morning to join his colleagues at Inverness.
 HAY ASIDE HYPOCRISY,
 SAYS DEVALERA
 Dublin, September 6.--On the eve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07
TIMBER MEN SEEK
 QUICK RATE RELIEF
South's Hardwood Industry ParaIyzed, Says Carnahan,
 Eastern Traffic Manager
By Associated Press

Washington, September 6.--1n view of increased railroad earnings, southern hardwood lumber shippers freight rates on logs and lumber be- fore the interstate commerce com mission decides the case already brought by southern lumber shipers, Frank Carnahan, eastern manager for the Southern Hardwood Traffic as sociation, said today, The case has been set by the commission for hear ing here September 29 before Exam iner Flynn.
 The lumber industry in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07

ground into flour in his own house. The pulse, oils and spices of which his simple. regular diet chiefly con- sisted came out of his own fields The well provided his only beverage; the jungle supplied wood for fuel; the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07

crest than about 50 miles. Located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, it is isolated from ordinary ap- proach by vast mountain ranges. Through the efforts of Sir Francis Younghusband, who led the famous expedition to Tibet in 1904, permis- sion to enter that country has been secured, and Mount Everest will be attempted from the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07

tobacco he smoked and the hemp lie used for his well ropes were grown on the farm; and what he sold was for taxation, wages, clothes and the very limited extravagances of his family. His cattle gave milk and la Dor. He had little concern with sheep and poultry, for his caste pre- vented their use as food. Shortly he was to face a great expense on account of the forthcoming marriage of his daughter, but in normal times he had usually no financial trouble and was seldom behind hand in his payment of revenue. The cost of up-keep of his cattle was nothing for he owned grove of mango tress, under which the cattle rested during the heat of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-07
TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD

LeRoy Jeffers, A.G., R.G.S., in Les-
 lies.
 Every explorer and mountaineer will thrill as he reads of the great attempt which is now being made to reach and to conquer Mount Everest, the highest, and hitherto the most in accessible, of the great Himalayan giants. The English Alpine club, whose membership comprises most of the worlds famous climbers, has Joined with tho notable explorers of the Royal Geographical society in an expedition which is expected to require at least two years.
 Organized by Sir Francis Young husband, it is to be jed by Col. How ard Bury, and its scientific work will be of great Importance. Sur veyors from the government of India will map the region, which Is practi- cally unknown. Geolo gists, zoologists and botanists will gather specimens, many of which will doubtless be new to science. and much will be learned about the effect of high altitude on man. Not the least in value to hu- manity will be the added interest in mountain clim ping The successful conquest of Everest doubtless will be followed by an attack on many un- climbed peaks. and mans courage, love of nature, and appreciation of beauty will be strengthened in un- usual degree,
 No white man has thus far sue ceeded in approaching nearer to Ev-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
MELLON SUGGESTS
TAX REDUCTIONS
CONTINUED From First paga)

month give substantial relief to
business and industry and restore in
some measure the freedom OF bust
ness transactions but our systcm Of
taxation still requires careful and
thoughtful consideration" He then
proceeds to say that If the loss Of
revenue resulting from the reductions
In surtax and other rates suggested
cannot be made up, by rigid
economy in expenditures, 1t can be
met either by placing a tax on GER
tain specific articles, or by 10" rate
general tax on a broad class Of ar
ticles or transactions"
1T is OF vital importance Mr.. Mel
ion declares, that adjustment be
made in our scheme OF taxation where
by the burden will not 1all unduly
either directly or indirectly, upon any
particular class and at the same time
will not seriously interfere with pro-
ductive industry and the general pros
perlty Of the country,
Opposes New Plans
TT would not seem either wise or
necessary to change from our present
system of taxation to new and untried
plans. BY retaining the income tax
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

with reasonable surtaN rates, which
in peace times ultimately should not
rise above 10 per cent taxpayers
would stil be- required 20 contribute
in preparation 20 their ability to pay
while by placing a certain amount Of
tax on specific articles, or classes OF
articles or transactions, at so low a
rate that they could readily be borne
without injury, the income tax could
be materially simpliiicd, the tax laws
could be more readily adminigt arcd,
and at the same time the needed re-
venues would be raised without the
evil effects now resulting from the
present excessive rates OF taxation"
Mr Mellon informs Congress that
the amount OF revenue involved in the
suggested reduction Of rates rs not
nearly as great as is generally sup
posed"
surtaN Reductions
To reduce the surtax rates 10 a
maximum Of 2b per cent, and gradu-
ating the reductions through all the
brackets, he says, would mean an
apparent loss Of about $3.50, 000,6O0
In revenue, a 90 per cent, mlMh1uln
rate on the same basis would involve
a revenue loss OF about $200,)O1,o 900.
Other adjustments which should be
made would probably involve an
amount equal to that made in the
surtax rates This loss OF revenue,
however would not be permanent, for
the reduced rates would ultimately be
Of n
higher rates due TO the increase in
taxable Transactions"
Reiterating arguments that the ef-
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asserts there was not much didieul-
~ in the law, even though the sys-
TEN was entirely new and the organ
i2ation administering It unfamiliar
with the operation Of such a law.
The completely of the law as far
as it concerns the income tax itself "
Mr. Mellon concluded has arisen
largely out OF the high rates which
make every point that arises involve
substantial amounts OF money and
which means that each possible qucs-
ton Is contested by the taxpayer and
by the government, with resulting de-
lay on the part OF the taxpayer, and
costlJ litigation. With moderate rates,
very much Of this difficulty would
disappear
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07
MORE LIBERAL LAWS
Governor Of Alaska Declares Capital
and People Are Also Required in
That District.

Washington, Dec More liberal
lied laws with an administration CO.
ordinatcd and brought nearer home is
the paramount need of Alaska, Cover
nor Scott c. Bone says in his first an
nual report. made public today by the
interior department.
Capital and people are required TO
develop the resources of the terri
tory" he said, "and until it is made
easier for these two necessary factors
to obtain a foothold the territory will
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of friendship and good will: "Take care of
yourself" Cheerfully, pleasantly, happily,
Postum has brought the message and shown
the way to increasing thousands in every land
Take care of yourself"
Postum is pure cereal beverage, cup
of kindness from Natures smiling grain fields
"a table drink of charm without harm.
There's no drug in Postum-but plenty of
satisfaction and comfort. Postum can be
enjoyed by every member of the famlly-no
need to draw the danger line and warn away
the children as is usually thought necessary
with coffee and tea. And no need to fear that
Postum with the evening meal will rob the
night of sleep-not Postum!
Postum is a friendly drink, always And
it fully satisfies Those who have tried Postum
as relief from the ills of coffee and tea have
kept on with Postum for itself. They have
found better Sleep better feeling, better fitness
better healtll-and they do enjoy the taste
of this splendid mealtime drink!
If you are not yet one of the great army of
Postum users, you can make the experiment
now without bit Of trouble, and with no
sacrifice to taste or comfort. Order Postum
from your grocer today, or tell your waiter at
the hotel or restaurant to serve it to you. You
can get Postum wherever good food and drink
are sold or served.
Have Postum prepared according to direc-
tons, make the test of it's use for ten days,
compare your feeling with the old experience
and see whether you want to turn back.
Postum points the way along the sunrise
roadway from the risks-and gives you
the message in which most of the good wishes Of
life are summed up-"Take care of yourself"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

when we remember" he writes,
that the great bulk Of the business
OF the country both large and small
Is carried on under corporate form
and that the net income must large
ly be distributed in dividends, and
that these dividends are then in turn
subject to surtaN In the hands OF per
sons receiving them, u is AZ once seen
that the resulting taxation 10 per
sons engaged In productive business Is
very heavy For instance a stock
holder subject 10 surtaN at n per
cent really pays about 90 per cent on
his dividends, while a stockholder
subject 10 a 30 per cent surtaN would
be taxed about 65 per cent on such
profits
Declaring that there were two
Chief objections" 10 the present high
estate tax rates running up to rs per
cent on the total value Of estates, %
Mr. Mellon says much Of what he has
said respecting the high surtaNes APP
plies equally TO the estate taxes. An
other objection he sets forth Is that in
many instances . forced liquidation Of
estates to obtain the necessary money
10 pay the taxes results in loss to the
estates as well as "to everyone else
who is interested in these proper
ties, especially If az the same time
they desire to or must sell"
Reductions Needed.
Referring to the oft-repeated state
mcnt that the tax laws need smpl-
fyine Mr. Mellon declares that the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-07

TIME POET, Riley, has told the story
i beautifully and well-how the old
fashioned father sent the boy out into the
world. A heart full of affection and hope
spoke only these words: 'Well, goodbye, jim;
take keer of yourself
Enough to say, enough to hope for, enough
to do-take care of yourself-and there's the
foundation of safety the promise Of success.
And how easy thing to fail in! For
instance, the common practice OF coffee or
tea-drinking administers to the system a
dosing of drug whose harm has been pointed
out repeatedly by medical men, sometimes IN
alarming terms-and whose effect is very
commonly found in over excited nerves, Sleep
lessness, irritability, indigestion, high blood
pressure-loss of efficiency, failure to get on
The drug, caffeine in coffee and them in
tea, acts as whip upon the nerves. Over
whipped nerves may run away, or break down,
like an over-Whipped horse.
thousands OF people HAVE lOullu lOl lloli-
selves that they cannot safely drink coffee or
tea. Some have had the news broken to them
by their physicians, and many are complain
ing about SYMPTOMS Of nervousness, sleepless-
ness and lack Of alertness during business
hours, and wondering what the cause may be
when the cause probably is tea or coffee.
A great many people who know they cannot
safely drink coffee at night still hope they
can 20 on with it at other times, and dodge
the damage.
How easy it is to fail to take care-and
how hard the consequences usually are!
A quarter of century ago Postum brought
70 the worlds dining table that kindest wish
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-10
ART LEAGUE PLAYERS IN
SECOND BILL CONTINUE
HIGH DRAMATIC STANDARD

Tri-city patrons OF the theatre
and the finer arts as being promot-
ed through the little theatre move
ment sweeping over the country
are firmly resolved after seeing
three presentations offered last eve
hing at The Illinois theatre by the
Tri-city Art league players, that
there should be more OF this sort
OF thing done in the community.
The plays. which are probably the
most popular of those written by
the modern school in the past few
years, have been presented in many
communities in the east and west.
but it would be hard to find better
talent to produce them than is af-
forded in this locality. For pro-
noting appreciation of plays and
the theatre it has been found that
there is no better way than by let
ting the people themselves get the
understanding from the inside out
and the insight into the modern
trend of thought and writing.
AS to selection-there was vari-
ETY. enough to satisfy the most
fastidious Suppressed Desires, -
by Susan Claspell and George Cram
Cook, dealt with the modern inter-
est in psycho-analysis and COM
plexes, a lighter vein play which,
however, called for some clever in
sight into Freudian psychology,
and understanding of the vision
airy and aloofness associated to one
dwelling in the higher realms.
Miss Margrette Hostetler was the
besmocked and bobbed haired wife
who found a reading for each fan
tasy of the subconscious mind, driv-
ing her husband, plain-husband-
architect, to distraction-with her
fad. Charles H Wilson was the
husband. Finally after getting her
sister Mable MRS. Edward c. Rob-
erts) to go and be "psyched" and
inspiring in her husband the only
cure for the end of this hobby
which is threatening his home, the
trick rs turned and Henriette, the
wife, loses her belief in the neces-
sity of following up the analysis
and everything is settled satisfac-
torily.
For All Time" the powerful
play by Rita Wellman, was the
heaviest of the three-and the
work called forth the most salts
factory comments from the audi
ence last night. 1t called for real
emotional acting and the local per-
formers did not fail once, but
measured up to the requirements
to the entire satisfaction and graft
fication of the audience. The sew
eral moving scenes splendidly led
up to the tragic ending. In this
more than in the other two the
audience completely forgot that it
was tri-city people who were en-
acting the tragic scenes.
Meet Educational Demand.
Miss Gene Robson and Mrs A.
D. Ficke had the heavier parts, and
to say that they measured up to
the requirements is not saying
nearly enough. They really star
red, and not less splendid in their
parts were Mrs. Otto H. Seiffert as
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-10
TWENTY-FIVE YEARSAGO
- From The Argus Files of 1896 -

Dec. 3-Last evening Barrett
chapter IS, Royal Arch Masons,
elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: High priest, W.
II. Fulm; ,king, John Crubaugh;
scribe, p. Greenawalt; treasurer, ".
T. Magill; secretary, L. G. Daugh-
erty; captain of the host, c. M.
witherell, principal Sojourner, W.
T. Channon; member of board of
control, w. T. Magill
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. GAZETTEER, til
Seventeenth street. Welcomed a
bouncing boy to their home last
night
Dec. "Wednesday Superintend-
emit Robbins of the Rock Island
bridge had a record kept of the
traffic of all kinds passing over it.
The result shows: Pedestrians,
north, 1872; south, 1896; teams,
north, 626; SOUTH 616; bicycles,
north, 154. south, ISL; street cars,
north, 154, south 154.
There is a rumor afloat that the
Rock Island shops are to be moved
from Blue Island to East Moline.
Dec. 5-The German Lutherans
will dedicate their beautiful new
place Of worship at the northeast
corner of Twentieth street and
Fifth avenue Sunday, Dec. 20. The
cost of the new church will be $685.
900. The cathedral windows for the
church were bought by the ladies
of the congregation. The building
committee, which has had charge
of the work from the outset, is
composed of Charles Hansgen,
chairman, W. Schoede, c. E. Schil-
linger, Henry Lange, Henry Bruins
wig, Jacob Buchanan and w.
kurth
Dec. 5-Society made merry at
the Harper last night. The occas-
ion was a reception and dancing
party given by Messrs. and Mes
danes Frank Mixter, c. A. Rose, S.
j. keator and S. Edwards. The
guests numbered nearly 400. The
arrivals were received at the en-
trance to the dining hall by the
hosts and hostesses assisted by Mr.
and Mrs. J. S. White. Music was
furnished by Ogdens orchestra.
The bali room was a scene of
wealth and beauty. the gowns of
many of the ladies being elaborate
and very handsome. Dainty re-
freshments were served in the ordi-
nary.
Dec. THE furniture for the
new Rock Island postoffic building
arrived this morning and was at
once transferred to the new build
ing. The carpets have not yet ar
rived but are expected in a few
days. The federal officers are ex-
pectedA to move in next week but
first the building will be thrown
open to the public.
The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge this morning was 80,
and falling; the temperature So.
States Attorney Searle and Cir
cult Clerk Gamble today entered
upon the duties of the office to
which they were reelected last
month. L. V. Eckhart and w. A.
Darling, the new coroner and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-10

i the white haired mother and Har-
ry F. Evans, the old family FRIEND.
One Maurice Paul LeBargy had
lost his life at sea during the war.
and while the mother was living
with her sorrow and gaining COM
fort from the visits of her son who
came to her IN spirit. the old nurse,
! Nannette (Mrs. A. d. Ficke) was
nursing her sorrow and becoming
more bitter, for she still chung to
the memory, of the baby she had
cared for and is selfishly guarding
his memory as her own.
Out from the unknown world OF
the young man comes Diane Bertal,
a French actress who had loved
Monsieur LIE Bargy, and about
whom his mother and nurse were
unaware. She too holds the mem
DRY sacred. The nurse, hardened
by years OF loneliness and Sitting
her powers of love, does not well
come the intrusion, and keeps the
pretty young woman. from the
mother. But the mother senses her
existence and pities the lovely girl,
trying to show her how loved ones
can be recalled through the spirit
world. Miss Robson does some
exceptionally good work in por-
traying her part, and her lovely
voice helps greatly in winning her
audience. The nurse, still jealous,
"rids the family of a stain" as she
puts it by killing the actress, who
dies in the arms of her lovers
mother, and goes to be with Maur-
ice 'for all time"
More laughs were brought forth
from the last play, the fantastic
comedy, "Helena's Husband" by
Philip Moeller, than are usually so
spontaneously aroused by home
talent actors. The ludicrous COM
bining of Spartan costumes and
scenes with modern statements and
burlesque love making are a COM
bination entirely out of the ordin-
airy association. Helena is Mrs.
Harry F. Evans, and Menelaus, the
king, her husband, is Charles d.
Rosenfield. Paris, the young pride
of Troy, was portrayed by Carl
Stibolt, and Analytikos. the sooth-
sayer, by Harry F. Evans. Miss
Roberta Hostetler, as Isuma, the
black slave girl, was good in her
part.
Prologue and interludes, written
in meter by Arthur Davidson Ficke,
and given by F. X. Cowley, the spe-
cially designed costumes and seem
cry by the art league students and
Hermon More, the instructor re-
spectively and the incidental trum-
pet motives by Mrs. Seiffert added
to the attractiVeness of the produc-
ton.
Too much cannot be said for the
work of Dwight Deere Wiman, who
directed the plays. His efforts
shone out in the actors and the
success of the three plays.
Society of the three cities at
tended the performance last night
en- masse There were box parties,
and much going back behind scenes
to compliment the actresses and &C
tors during the intermissions.