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Show THE DAILY HERALD THE HERALD Waut-Ad- t Whra yoa sse HeraM more than 24041 rmrii in time you hare ioBi. Try on f c THIRTY-EIGHT- -- et a tradeor rent. I'TAII I'nKttifd. probably with rain or kimim tonight and Friday. No derided rluutgr in temperature. First in news, first in circulation, first in advertising, and first delivered in the homes. YEAR. H NO. 174. fo) 7AMIS BUST In l U v iarn lETT UU U o a d d e o f PRICE TWO CENTS, PROVO, UTAH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1924.. n la THE WEATHER Qg PROVO Republican Senator Attacks Mellon Tax Reduction Bill WELLING WILL CORPORATIONS BE SPEAKER ARE FAVORED Mellon's Bill Has Surtax Loophole, Sen- Secretary MELLON HOW MUCH HE WILL PROFIT ime of pe to Republicans Insurgent - May- With crats to Defeat Bill Demo- Combine owded who r and Bt george-r- . holmes. (ernational News Serriee Staff Correspondent. ited a WASHINGTON, Feb. ' T. In a a girl millionaire resh chapter . la the i auo tax correspondence" between Secretary of the Treasury Mellon and Senator James Couzens, Republi- an, Michigan, two of the wealth iest men In the country, Couzens today attacked the Mellon bill and accused Mellon of favoring: corpora tions to the detriment of the lndi- hidual taxpayer. "The greatest loophole for avoid- in; surtaxes is the formation of holding companies," said Couzens In a letter to Mellon. "Will you agree to the proposal to tax all dividends bind Interest these holdings com panies receive on the same basis rou tax individuals? Is there any reason why corporations should not pay the same income tax on their receipts from interest on bank balon ances, dividends, and interest Iwnds as individuals do? "It is estimated that you have laid banks over $100,00,000 in ex- tesslre interest rates and you did pay no pis evenor though the banks income corporation taxes on gov ernment securities. Your own bank, the Mellon na tional at Pittsburgh, holds nearly iw.uoo.ooo on which it pays no taxes whatsoever. The Chase na- ional of New York is reported to lold nearly $800,000,000. You know that individuals these holding lecurities would have to pay in- ome taxes. Why do you not rec-Immend a remedy for this dis- nmination? Senator Couzens concluded his latest epistle by expressing ironical egrets that Secretary Mellon has ?nored bis challenge to make pubic the extent of his wealth and bow much he would save under the fcperation of the Mellon tax bill, hope you will conclude to p "Iitstill in your own interest," said fo wizens. "It would stop all this peculation, in which to how much rou are going to save if congress ' (iopts your plan." While the epistol- ry warfare continued, party whips e?an to crack in the house today bver tax reduction. Republican leaders began a count t noses to determine Just how iany votes thev can count on to 'U'Port the Mellon bill - which is lie reported next week. Demo- rats are counting on a coalition 10 uu, insurgent .Republicans irry their program through. Meanwhile the Democrats are 'ting tight, nnd counting noon heir with the Republican lsurgents to put their program in Mellon-Couze- lrntigh. The Republican snlit was empha- wd today by a letter Chairman jreen, Republican, Iowa, wrote to rf. T. S. Adams at. New Haven. 'onn. Green is opposed to the Mellon cent Caximum surtax of 25 per la believes it. should he 1 35. hereas the Democrats want it 44 ... my ...... l ana3.1 me n insur 1" vent, es ou jier cent. nepuDiican Sunday Afternoon. WILSON MEMORIAL IN STAKE TABERNACLE Musical Program to Be Given by Tabernacle Choir Under Professor Boshard. Milton H. Welling of Fielding, congressman from the. First district pWt'thh, during Wsoarew Wilson's presidency, will be the principal speaker at the Wilson memorial service to be held in the Utah stake tabernacle Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m. Mayor 0. K. Hansen will preside at the services. A fitting musical program, including some of the Woodrow Wilson. Eoy Scout officials of the Tim- lanogos council announce that the onriT mnfhnrl Bn.n.In tn ov rr s,.fo ... tl r,, me direction nf tha rVmrtji of flonor has been chimeed fnr the mum. in an effort to localize the 3 ctivities of th " awards in the future will be lvw in the conjoint meetings of the I. A. of the msrwHvA wnrHs nf Po troops or in the meetings of the "i"'euve churches sponsoring the roer. S' Hit exomlnntlnnn w'll hft hpld h the second Sunrinv of fnrh month Jn the Provo hlKh school building. umrt of Honor of the Provo strict of the Timpanogo8 council "imposed of the following : Dr. e II. BrimhalL Dr. O. K. nan-R- . R. Irvine, Sr., Alex Hod- 'lir. Jnmnfl Tl rPf.ntmM nuuuA TIB.., f William Bulklev. umti, ,"e POULTRY SHOW That Utah county produces poultry of many kinds and of excellent breeding is proven by the exhibition pens filled with fancy feathers In the showroom of the Wasatch Produce company, where the first annual Utah county poultry 6how. is now in full swing, with a great amount of crowing. The placing of exhibits far finished Thursday morning and the afternoon: was given over to the Judging of the birds, which includesto everything fowl from the bantam the heaviest breeds of chicken. Announcement of awardg will be made In the Herald Friday. The exhibition will open Friday and Satso that urday, evenings included, informavisitors may get first-hantion about Utah county poultry. The exhibitors and their poultry exhibits are: Albert Monson, S. C. White Leghorns; DennTucker. S. C. White Leghorns; Albert S. C. White Leghorns; Wash Hnrdv, S. C. White Leghorns; Sidnev Nilson. S. C. wnite ljegnorns; z Whittnker. S. C. wnite leg horns ; McKinley Cook, S. C. Brown Leghorns; D. A. Lloyd, S. C. S. Vogel (Corner Grocery), Lid-diar- C. Anconas; Vaughn Jones, Jungle Black and Fowls; Lerov Saunders. McCauslnnd White Lnngshans; Light Buff Orpingtons, Bros., Aid-reBrnhmas, White Giant hares; Anderson,' Buff Orpingtons; A. G. Olson, Barred Plymouth Rocks; Barred Plymouth L. 0. Condon, atnirle comb: W. 0. Ram- Khnw. Snlt Lake. S. C. Rhode Isld n d Hornce Beesley, S. C. Reds and White bantams; Henry Thomas, S. C. Rhode Island Reds ; Harry Thomas, Block Cochin bantams; E. W. Wagstuff, Pleasant Grove. S. C. Tiinnir Mlnnrrns. Senbrlght bnnrnms, bontams: William Tl' Tilnplr Lnncshnns: Joseph highest European waterfall Ta,-it- t and tuat of the Staubbnch, in P. Welch, Buff OrpingtonTl capon TT 1tn m a w"zerliind. Tt White Rock capon; iy - Muuama, Buff Leghorns. ; JL uiiniin Cochin Ts'lnnd r utt fhin LJ fl I . fc SAYS SECRET Notwithstand- The praise for the charming and SAYS WILSON AND exquisite light opera, "Blossom CLEMENCEAU SIGNED Time," is echoing and through Provo and other nearby British Newspaper Releases communities as a result of the most . Report on Day of Wilson' wonderful performance g(ven by Funeral the artists of that company at the Columbia theater Wednesday evenBr DAVID M. CHURCH. Tre Daily ing. LONDON, Feb. The large theater was packed to Chronicle, personal organ of former its capacity with, one of tb meat Preset anDa appreciative and attentive audience nounced today that, due George,' t th widethat has ever witnessed a performance In Provo. The sentiment and spread InteresCln the report of a secret compact between the late wonderful music fif "Blossom Time" President Woodrow Wilson: and' today lingers In the hearts and of George Clemencean, minds of the hundreds who were of the fortunate in getting admission to France, regirding occupation Lloyd will write a dethe play, lit instilled into the hearts Rhineland, article upon the subject which of all a greater desire for the genu- tailed will be printed one week from Satine in music and a more pronounced urday. This article Is expected to distaste for the everyday jaiz. The play, as the title indicates, Is reveal the text of the alleged secret compact. fragrant with the blossoming' seaThe former premier is living in son of love made more beautiful by the country and has refused to give one the charm and unselfishness of devoted to his talents, whose soul any interviews upon the reported abounds with tenderness and who agreement His secretary called at knows no harshness even when his the foreign office today and left love song, composed for the maiden documents which were believed to to whom he is devoted, sung by his deal with the alleged pact. friend as his emissary, carries the Lloyd George confined his comflower of his devotion to the bosom ment to the following : of his friend. "The facts as recorded in the During the play Schubert's statement are correct, "Serenade," the "Love Song" and but I did not substantially grant any formal inter, his "Ave Marie," were sung by the view." most competent singers who have Friends of the said he ever been heard in Provo. The tenor voice of Rqlph Soule, as Baron was astonished whenbeenhe learned printed. Franz Schober, is' marvelous and that the story had Spender, the English joursent thrill after thrill through the Haroldwho nalist the story, gave printed audience. The softness, although the following explanation : enthusing tones of Hollts Daveity, "I agree with what Mr. Lloyd as the composer, gripped the heartGeorge says. He did not grant any alwhich the of audience, strings most went 'into a state of ecstacy (Continued on Page Two.) two hese ast assisted by others sang "The Serenade" as a quartet The high tones and the exquisite beauty and clearness of "Mitzl," reminded of grand opera, captivated the audience which clamored Uv encore after encore. The ensemble singing of the company was also exceptional which together with the superb acting of all of the characters did much to make the play one of the greatest successes ever staged in Provo. ' ing the fuct that groundhog was scared IntohO'C his hole Sat lrday when ha saw his Ernest shadow, Allen and family of Grandvlew are the rf.imiVi... Miami, Arizona, Lodge No. 1.140. B. P. O. R i.v. And the shortest member Of any Elktf- - lodge in America. lue ulileBl memoer, stands 7 feet 6 inches, weights 231 J and is 26"'years pounds of age. .Arthur Gorman, 87 hreheif tall, weighs 41 jea,ber,-i- s pounds and i 22 years of age. Mr. Madsen and Mr. Gorman, fTmrHyin,g P0LPh6lows with ... J. D. Kinnev nfth mi,,i t 1921 lnpt"ed 30, now April and has 203 "f"Lt?dg,e;,M'.' 18 lUK targesi new mining camp in the country. tallest st k. TO OPEN NEW STREET SOUTH MEETING HERE Citizens Petition Council for Report of Activities to Be Extension of First Given Friday Evening East Street. at Library. A petition with 236. signers was The annual, report ,of the activipresented by George L. Hyde to the ties during the post yeatf of the Springville, city council in regular' Utuh county chapter of- the Red session last. Monday evening, Feb- Cross will be given at the annual ruary 4. The petition asks that the meeting of the organization to be council open up astreet that would held ill the basement of the Provo extend First East street south .until public library Friday evening at it nieets the. street running ur. .jj. u. Potter, chairman of from the Jefferson school. This same matter was presented the organization, will give the reto the city council last fall but due port. The roster of the organization that at present there are to the fact that one or two of the siiows 27ft - members as property owners over whose land the 146 during- 1922. compared with street would pass neiu lor wnat was The officers of the association for considered to be an . exorbitant the year will nlso bo electprice for their ground and also that ed atpresent the council at that time had only and the annual meeting. Officers members of all civip and wela few days left before their term fare of the city have of office would expire there was no been organizations extended a special invitation action taken. to be present at the meeting. The eouneil immediately upon re The present officers of the orgaceiving the petition and listening to nization are Dr. L. C. Potter, chairthe verbal comments of some of the man; John S. Smith, vice president: petitioners referred the matter to Seymour Gray, secretary-treasurethe committee on streets and side- Reverend Charles McCoard, Mrs. walks with the instruction to be J. W. Huish, Mrs. Alex Hedaulst. prepared to make recommendations and Mrs. Inez Knight Allen of at the next regular meeting. Provo, John Booth of Spanish Representatives of the Bell Tele Fork and Mrs. Mary Cooper of were and present phone company Pleasant . Grove members; f the asked that the privilege be granted executive committee. move the telephone their company to pole line from Fourth North to the pointed to fill the office of city block further physician. Jefferson school one east. This would take the pole line It was stated that there was suffi-cemoney In the sinking fund to off from Main street and put it on First East street. The matter was redeem the remaining outstanding referred to a Joint committee con- city electric light bonds, and upon a sisting of the committees on streets motion the council voted that the and sidewalks, electric lights, city bonds be redeemed. co m pany engineer and city attorney. The dog tax for this year was granted a license to carry on a fur increased to $3.00. An ordinance niture business in Springville. Other to this effect was passed by a unan- licenses renewed were Hedden & imous vote of the council. An ordi Packard confectionery, M. G. Craw nance changing the time of the ford grocery, Snelson Drug company regular meetings from the first and and Sumsion & Smart feed and pro third Mondays of the month to the duce. The salary of L. E. Wlscombe, first and third Tuesdays of the month was also passed by unani- niiionntin' to $500, which had been held up by the previous council, was mous vote. of formnlly allowed. His report for Upon the recommendation Councilman Haruier, Blain Kelsey the irrigation system for thr year was appointed' water commissioner 1923 was alo filed njid accepted. A note of $7,000 tot he Sprineville for the year 1024. and his salary was fixed' at $123 per month for Banking company and one of $3,000 to the Mond'Tihall Biuikln? company eight months. Dr. George A. Anderson was ap- - were authorized to be paid. r: nt LAID TO REST PRESIDES J. E. Allen Is Installed as NewPresident of Provo J Club. ' Allen last weather than -- orv . how-man- the clouds shutting out the sun light entirely believes spring is! James A. Loveless, Sr., Died lor goou. the Thursday Morning at bear would hnve Home in Provo. returned to his James A. Loveless, Sr., promi- place of hibcrna nent fanner, church worker and t ion. Late Wednes Utah legislator, died in his home in this city. 4S3 South Fifth West day evening, the SPRINGVILLE otherwise bear was loaded henlrh during the past five years, since which time he moved to Provo from his fhrra f on. Provo. Bench. A large funeral cortege escorted He was the son of Bishop James the body of David Roberts to the W. and Matilda MeClollnn Love-- ; Provo city cemetery Wednesday. less nnd was born" in Provo, July, Roberts, a Utah Power and Light 10, 18o3. .As a young man he as- Saturkilled was lineman campany ( sisted his father on the farm and day morning when he was thrown in 1876 took up a homestead on a to from the. ground Provo Bench where he made his violently ' broken pole. home and became one of the buildFuneral services were held in the ers of that district. Provo Fifth ward chapel under the Throughout nil his life, Mr. Lovedirection of W. Monroe Paxman of less had taken n keen interest in the ward bishopric. A. N. Anderson public and religious affairs. .Fori offered the invocation and James A. more than 23 years he was a member of the bishopric of the Bullock the benediction. ward. From 1000 to 1002 Several trios were sung by Mrs Mark Pyne, Miss Ingar Johnson and he served as a missionary to the He hwid Fred Bean. Murray Roberts ren Eastern States mission. also been president of the Y. M. dered a solo.. The speakers extoled the stability M. I. A. in his ward for a number of character of the departed and of years. He was a member of the state spoke consolingly to the bereaved For ten during 1913-1family. The speakers were LeRoy legislator was a member of the board he Poul-to- n years S. Dr. H. Dixon, Pyne, Ralph of trustees of the Lincoln school and J. W. Me A dam. The grave in the Provo city ceme- district, and had also served as of the Provo Bench Canal tery was dedicated by Dr. H. S. president and Irrigation company, and a diPyne. rector of the Farmers & Merchants bank. PHILIPPINES AT ROTARY. Sir. Loveless is survived by his The problem of the Filipino and Mrs. Julia Ekins Loveless the Philippines will be discussed at widow, sons and daughand the the Provo Rotary meeting Friday ters : Mrs.following Nellie Kartchner, wife of noon by Mrs. Pearl Romney Chip-maE. Kartchner of the Bishop Mark B. Y. U. graduate and former Grandvlew ward; Bishop James A. teacher in the Philippine Islands. Loveless, Jr., of the Timpanogos Few Americans are as well ac ward; Mrs. Vlhite L. Farley, wife Ameriof the with natives quainted of Theodore Farley of Provo ca's Asiatic possession and are so Bench ; Mrs. Hazel L. Kenrl, wife of well possessed of facts concerning Chase Kenrl of Purls, Idaho; John the Filipino and the native's hope W. Loveless of Moore, Iduho; for independence, as is Mrs. Chip-ma- George W. Loveless und Ray E. loveless of Provo Bench. lie is also Bert Boshnrd nnd Fd Hinckley survived by SO grandchildren and will deliver censored California ad- the fallowing brothers nnd histers: Mrs. Jam- s dresses, according to the announce- Mrs. X. S. Bailey, ment made Thursday by President Gray. Mrs. Horace liecbe, Mrs. John .1. B. Tucker. W. Farrer and Joseph W. Ln'ri of Provo: Mrs. Thomus Jenkins of s. Abrum Coiiover of Among one of the first snnitary Idaho and Utah. acts passed in America whs a quarFuner::l arrangements are pond-antine net in Massachusetts in the ing word from relatives. year 1618. jn failing 'J; 3,v'T!v lljn Hill'' - M-- 1 S in a cnge and taken to the place of Walter Taylor, 703 West Fifth North where he will become the nucleus of a menagerie to be installed there by Mr. Taylor, owner of the resort. street, SCOTT STEWART MOVES OFFICE Scott T. Stewart, well known engineer of this city, who for many years has been associated with his brother, John R. Stewart under the name of Stewart & Stewart, Civil and Mining Engineers, has moved his office to t'ie Columbia theater building, at 59 East Center street with the Jones Abstract company. For several years Mr. Stewart has confined his engineering work entirely to private practice and has had a wide experience in mining and land surveys, irrigation and drain age work and in design and con struction of concrete. Having the latest and best insthu- ments and other equipment for ac curate and efficient work and prob-abl- v the most complete set of maps and records in Utah county he is prepared fo do any general engineering work and as u United Slates mineral surveyor, to make patent surveys and mininp. reports. ,,.RT!:N'),';rtS' sniOCIj International News Service. LONDON. Feb. 7. Kn d.'nil has one l.inu ol eu.ieiiiKin ti.at America willuever udopf. at least nut uu- til it amends its Constitution, mid that is a school of publicans' triiders. The school for public-inhas recently boon opi ned under the 'auspices of a huge brewing firm. j I . KIWANIANSOF Allen tiiHt nere been AT SESSION A plea for the proper budgeting of the indlvldaul's time so that ha can obtain the greatest possible hap:r time. out of life was made y 7. K. In a young bear piness of Pocatello, governor of Edgarton which district of tha caught In the the Utah-Idah- o mountains Kiwanis club, at the regular weekly spring he has a luncheon of the organttioo at tha indi- Hotel Roberta Thursday noon. cator, he claims, "The time is past," aaid Mr. Ed which is far bet- garton," when a business man la ter any allowed to waste hie time even In ground hog. Last his awn organization. The time haa fall the bear was come when we hare become out tied with a long brother'a keeper, morally, physically chain in Allen's and spiritually." barn. Just before Mr. Edgarton urged that just such Christmas the- a budget la made for the financial bear started dig- resources of a business concern or ging under the the hjme, so should also a budget be haystack in the made of the time of the Individual. barn. The digHe declared that without such a conwas ging system too much valuable time la tinued until the wasted by many of the leading citibear reached the of zens every community. center of the hay " We should give more time to our and then he befamilies," said Mr. Edgarton. "The gan to hibernate. boys and girls at home as well as Since then the the wife Is entitled to a great deal family has been of consideration from us. We should close keeping so regulate our time that we will be check fin the bear I able to associate more with the fambut had heard ily at home and give them a certain seen nothing of him until Wed- - portion of each day. more time in should spent lesday morning in making ourselves llwheii, of his own reeding andwith the problems of to accord, the bear acquainted as well as with those of yester lea me sauntering day You will be surprised to find from his hiber-latln- g day. y things there are to learn. place and "After 5 o'clock every day that I enlnined in the barn the entire am at my work I leave my office for the gymnasium where I take 'lay. From the fact physiclal exercise. If you want to hat Wednesday be in .the best of health and thorwas a rather cold oughly enjoy life you don't want (Continued on Page Two.: nnd gloomy day, Final Tribute Given David street, Thursday morninc lie had Roberts, Accident Victim, in Sixth Ward. Utah-Idah- and that it is here to stay for thp alleted regular PASSES AWAY LINEMAN IS J. E. Edgar ton, Kiwanis Gov o Disernor of trict, Makes Visit. GEORGE P. PARKER spring- LEGISLATOR HOLD ANNUAL 1 OFEDGARTON certain - has that come FARMERAND RED CROSS TO J j TIME IS PLEA Certain Former British Premier Announces Alleged Treaty Regarding Rhineland. Wilson-Clem-encea- u ! BUDGETING OF Here For COMPACT MADE ..... t MANY BIRDS AT Spring Is er decided upon. Sentiments of appreciation for the life of Woodrow Wilson will be given by Prof. Alice Reynolds, editor of the Relief Society magazine and a thorough student of Wilson's aims and ideals. A mem ber of the American Legion will also give sentiments In tribute to the war president The program was arranged by a committee appointed by Mayor Han sen and composed of President T. N. Taylor, President F: S. Harris, Secretary E. S. Hinckley of the Provo Chamber of Commerce, Commissioner A. O. Smoot, and Commander Frank Deming of the Provo post of the American Legion. All members of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Grand Army of the Republic, the Service Star Legion and the Relief Corps of the G. A. R. will occupy special places in the meeting. All members of these organizations are asked by their respective leaders to be present at the tabernacle before the beginning of the meeting so that they may be, seated in their respective groups. . From present indications it is believed that one of the largest throngs that has ever been in the tabernacle will be present to give honor and tribute to the memory of LLOYD GEORGE f favorite selections of the late is being arranged by Prof. J. R. Boshard and will be rendered by the tabernacle choir. A local man will also be asked to address the meeting, although that has not as yet been definitely d FEW METHODS IN SCOUT AWARDS Are Loud For Play Former Congressman to Address Provo Audience ator Asserts. ASKS Praises m AT MEMORIAL COUZENS SAYS I LONGEST AND SHORTEST ELK Second Year of Springville Club Marked by Banquet. In commemoration of the second ot receiving tneir national charter the meniliers of the Spring ville Kiwanis club together with their wives and partners turned out 100 per cent strong nnd imrticipated in tne most ei.auoryie iianquec ana ball of the season. The event took place Wednesday evening, Febru ary ti. xne banquet was servea n the nrt room of the high school building and the ball followed the banquet iu the high school audi your ... . torium, The four walls of the banquet hall were lavishly decorated with American flags. In the center of the wall behind the nnister of cere monies hung the picture or wooa- row Wilson. The tables were beautifully decorated with carnations of various colors. For one minute all present stood iu silence and faced the picture of President Wilson, after which the invocation was offered by Ralph Smart. Dr. John R. Anderson was master of ceremonies, aud Ray L. Done . acted as toastniaster. The community singing was led by M. E. Crand'all, Jr. The attendance prize was awarded to Mrs. J. F. Wiugate. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gardner, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Hughes and Mr. aud Mrs. Win. Tolhurst, all of Spanish Fork, were introduced aa guests. The program rendered was as follows: Orchestra, Orpheus Players; dancing, Miss Vesta Anderson and Miss Helen Meudenhall; address of welcome, President M. O. Packard; Kiwanis in 1023. Past President C. K. Jones; selections by the Kiwanis quartet onqiosed of M. E. Cranda.ll, Jr., Elmo Coffman," Wui. N. Grooms nnd Ralph Snelson; toast, "Kiwanis l dies," U. L. BarroH ; toast, "What Mrs. We Think of KiwMiians, xr.,. (HA:- - 'cello solo, Melvin Dene; "Kiwanis Sentiments,' fj'.icinor J. li. Hughes of Spanish !' k; vocal duet, Lola Lieu-teiii.- and l.'lmo ut Coffmnu; a talk on the Utah Idaho Kiwanis by Governor J. E. Edtjerton of Pocatello, Idaho. |