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employees. The immigration restriction bill for cur
failing European immigration The maternity bill.
The Volstead anti-medieinal beer bill. The army and
navy appropriation bills carried over from previous
session, and the first deficiency appropriation bill.
Industry-The bill amending the War Finance cor
poration act TO provide relief for producers Of agri-
cultural products and authorizing the War Finance
corporation to utilize one billion dollars Of its securi-
ties to aid in export OF those products and TO breed,
raise, fatten and market livestock. The packers bill
to regulate interstate and foreign commerce in live
stock, dairy products, etc. The bill penalizing purely
speculative operations in grain futures. The bill pro-
viding for an additional deposit of $25, 000, 900 thus
increasing working capital of the Farm Loan board
to $500 600. The amendment to the Edge bill en-
ccuraging export trade. The bill providing for a con-
solidation Of independent telephone companies, there
by eliminating losses incident to unwise duplication.
The bill authorizing the president to provide for the
orderly and controlled landing of ubmarine cables.
Amendment Of the federal road aid act by the federal.
highway act, centralzing authority in the states and
irauring road upkeep. The emergency tariff bill ex-
tended to such time as the general tariff bill, now
pending, passes.
Rehabilitstion-Th peace resolutions creating Of
fetal peace with Germany and Austria. The tax re-
vision reducing the tax burdens $40, 1000, 900 this year
and an estimated 1886 100000 for 1929. Relief Of
those who had responded TO the call OF the govern
nent for the production of war materials, and who
were subjected to losses by the sudden termination
OF the war.
MiseeIlaneous-Bil providing for an agreement
among the western states for the disposition and APP
portioBment Of the waters of the Colorado river. Bill
limiting Indebtedness of the Philippine Islands. Bill
providing punishment for handling personal property
on contract OF sale with intent to defraud. Bill
amending revised statutes relating to criminal cases.
Bill extended relief to cotton states through efforts to
eradicate pink boil worm. Pension and bridge bills,
ETC., etc.
Among the bills pending are: The bill for the
amendment of the transportation act of 1920 to en-
able the War. Finance corporation to handle the Sc
curities placed in the hands of the government by
the railroads, in connection with the funding Of n por-
ton of the money due the government on account of
betterments and equipments during the period of fed
eral control-passed house. The bill for a commits
"a - q nth --. IL - - - -
with them as to terms of payment Of the principal
and interest of our foreign debt-passed house and
% be considered by senate early next year. Revision
of the laws, first since 1s78-passed house. Regula-I
lions for welfare of Great Lakes seamen. Authoriz-
ing Incorporation of companies to promote trade in
China. Preventing manufacture of adulterated foods.
To authorize associations of producers Of agricultural
products Panama canal tolls, house to act. Ford
nsy tariff bill 20 be taken up early next year.
, 1921-12-05
DAUGHTERS

The growth Of the habit of smoking, among Amer
lean women and girls, has been the subject Of much
discussion by organizations and individuals having
more or less authoritative knowledge on matters OF
health, morals and good taste. The habit has been
very generally condemned by those holding to old
ideals; and only approved by the more radical OF these
advocating the absolute equality of the sexes. The
single standard in everything. The arguments ad-
ynnced against smoking prove conclusively almost
everything from the non-smokins standpoint, just as
one-sided arguments on any subject will prove. But
when it all narrows down to personal rights, which it
invariably does, the woman who wants to smoke has
the best of it.
Il The whole trouble rests in the fact that everybody
wants to regulate the personal habits Of everybody
else, and So little of the saving quality of horse sense
ia applied in all these things.
The cigaret habit among women can be nothing
more than n passing phase. There is no danger of it
Becoming universal. Womans greatest charm is in
her beauty. She knows it better than anyone else.
When she discovers that the habit impairs her per-
sonal appearance with Spartan fortitude she will alb
stain. Her vanity will save her. 1t is stronger than
the force Of any habit she may form.
Recently Gillette folks were astounded to find THEN
school girls stealing out into secluded places to smoke
cigarets Just as their daddies did in their boyhoot
days, but not as their mothers. did in their girlhood
Gillette was astounded, but that's all there was 1
it. The Gillette mothers did not and could not d
anything more than be astounded. At last account.
the daughters were still smoking and the mothers were
still astounded.
Now Cody is having its whirl. And of course it II
awful. That is the discovery that the girls are smok-
ing. What Cody proposes to do about it nobody
knows; but here is what the Cody Herald has to say
about it:
"Cody mothers were considerably shocked when
their attention was brought to the necessity of rout-
ing the school boys and girls from the balcony of the
Temple theater because they were smoking cigare.s.
This unfortunate situation is brought about accord.
ing to those who have studied the problem Of guild
ing youth by laxity of home control Cigaret' smok-
ing does not carry with it the opprobrium of 1--WE years
ago. Why should it when America deliberately fell
into the trap of the tobacco trust in making q bust.
ness Of teaching our soldier boys the habit. 1t is the
OutgrOWth of the war which Will not be corrected in
a generation. Like the drift from alcoholism the start
must be made in the schools. Teach a generation of
youth and with clear minds they will handle the prob
lem as efficiently as the present generation did the
saloon question.
Athletics will bring home the truth of the disas-
trous effects of nicotine upon the growing boy and
girl.
However, good wholesome examples right now in
this year of our Lord by high school teachers and
parents would help a lot in solving the problem in
Cody"
, 1921-12-05
Way Down East Is
Praised by Critics

II is doubtful II any production. hlm
or otherwise. has been SO unanimously
praised by the critics everywhera as
D.. w. Gr1fnth's picturixed version OF
Way Down East which was given
it's FIRST showing at the Forty-fourth
Street Theater in New York City on
September 3. 1920. with Lillian Gish
and Richard Rarthelmess in the lead
ing parts. and which will have its
opening az the Iris theater on Dec. D.
Mr.. Griffith's first public p~resenta-
ton OF his new film was OF such i'm
nortance that his audience was com
posed largely OF those who attend the
nrst nights of the conventional drama
rather than the regular movie fans.
and TO quote a paragraph from the
New York Telegram: Those who
went for a thrill were not dlsappoint-
ed. 1t was there full measure and
running over"
The famous play has been clearly
ampIified into n Ecreen pastoral as
only the master mind of Griffith can
DO. His Innovations arc no doubt
wonderful. for at the end OF the FIRST
presentation his work was greeted
with a demonstration that shook the
very foundation OF the building and
that by an audience OF the so-csiled
, 1921-12-05
SILK SOCKS AND SODA WATER.

Somebody is always taking the joy out Of lifc,r
nournes the Minneapolis journal. "Just as we get
all worked up over the colossal burden of taxes the
government makes US carry to buy ornaments, along
;cmes some Washington chap with statistics to prove
hat last years bill for the army was mere pocket
money compared TO what We spent for chewing gum,
Ik socks and soda water. To say the least, 1t Is dis
luieting.
with armament reduction well in hand at the
Washington conference, We had been congratulating
ourselves on the blessings in sight. Then along come
he figures Tint do not lie, or the liars that figure, T.
sd us up with another burden Of moral worries.
according TO internal revenue returns, the Amer
ian people in 1920 paid the following bills: For tho
rniy. Alb million dollars; for tobacco. 1,i51 millions
Ter chewing gum and candy, $50 millions; for sod
1ater and CONNECTIONS, 1874 millions; for amusement
Ich az baseball. cabarets and movies, s97 millions
nd for elk stockings, perfumes and other matters o.:
ailady's wardrobe. 959 millions.
"Of course, one can moralize over these figures ir
lrnoft any fashion. In the last analysis it all come
Town to the question; When is a LUXURY a luxury?
when we Americans get to spending ~ Iady Nico
ire nearly as much as is required for a first elias,
avy, 1t might seem that a good thing is being over
lone. When we spend s34 million dollars at sod
'ountains it would appear that community drives al
over the country should have no trouble in raisin,
sheir budgets. Yet they do. With the cry heard
everywhere that there is a shortage of money to meet
vital needs. still figures show that much money is
spent for non-essentials. And so the story goes,
Yes, somebody is always taking the joy out O.
, 1921-12-05
PROTECTION FOR JAPAN.

The policy which will shortly be adopted in assess-
ing import duties in Japan are singularly like our own.
They have been presented by the Japanese finance
department and have been unanimously agreed to.
Collections will be made at the rates fixed by the
government or by conventions. Protective duties will
be imposed on those goods consumed in the industries
which are making advancement or are showing pros.
poets for future development, or which require the
governments support for future maintenance. The
protective duty will be made sufficiently high to en-
able the home products to compete with imported arti-
cies in the home market-good Republican doctrine.
The exemption from duty will be made on mate
rails for original productive industry. animals and
plants, natural products, packing materials and con-
tainers for export goods which are not produced in
Japan or, If produced, have no prospect of future in
crease in supply. No import duty will be imposed on
provisions, or, if they are to be imposed, they will be
assessed as low a duty as possible. The reason for
this policy is due no doubt to the lack of Japanese re-
sources in these particulars, There has been a marked
movement of the Japanese people from the agricul-
tural to the manufacturing districts.
Higher duty will be imposed on partially manufsc-
tured goods than on raw materials, and still higher
duty will be imposed on wholly manufactured goods
than on partially manufactured goods-another Re
publican policy. Comparatively high import duty will
be imposed on those goods which are ultimately con-
sumed as articles of luxury.
A reasonable protective import duty will be Inn
posed on those goods of exclusive use for military af-
fairs or requisites of war which are to be manufac-
tured in Japan, but no import duty will be imposed
on those articles not supplied in Japan.
No import duty will be imposed ON those goods
necessary for the national civilization, education and
sanitation, or If they are to be imposed, as low a duty
as possible Will pc rSed. Thfs is a rather large or
der. 1t would be difficult to name an article unneces-
sary for "the national civilization but the Japanese
may be depended upon to interpret this method to
their own advantage.
So far as possible Japan will use the specific duty
system of levying on imports; but she is also aware of
the value of the ad valorem system In subnormal
times. The advalorem duty is to be imposed on the
value of the goods at the time of arrival, and specif-
les viii be displayed by ad vslorems on imports "the
market price of which is subject to great auctistions.n
Whether this is a hint of an intention to adopt a
system based on Japanese valuations, or on a sliding
scale to meet fuctuating exchanges, has not been
stated. At all events, the proposed program indicates
that japan is p%rcfting by example elsewhere.
, 1921-12-05
The Strength Of The Nation

Editor Tribune;-The day is coming
when the strength Of nations viii be
gauged. not by the size. equipment
training OF ita army and navy, but
b. the intelligence cs It's citizenship;
the educational equipment and mental
'training Of Its men and women VIII
The United states then, as nov. uphold
It's proud place az a leader among tbs
nations Of the earthf The answer de-
ponds largely upon the present gener-
alton. whose duty 1t Is TO see TO IL
that every boy and every girl is given
a proper education
This Is education week" Under
the direction OF the chamber Of COM
mcrce committees are this week un
dertnkinE 20 sec 20 Il that the youth
al this particular section are afford
, 1921-12-05

The governors plan to hand over the retail business
in oil and gasoline to the Continental Oil company of
Denver has aroused a storm of protest throughout the
state. The governors object was quickly discerned
and he is constantly being reminded Of his unwisdom
by ths people and the newspapers.
The Basin Rustler adds this to the sum of protest
now being directed Cheyennewards, and which more
than likely induced the governor to hasten to South
Carolina to attend some sort of a governors conven-
tion. The Rustler says:
Governor Carey seems to have a habit of getting
in bad about every time he turns around. The other
day he had a long conference with the president of
the Continental Oil company at Denver and iatar an
nouneed through the Cheyenne Tribune that because
of the high prices that people were having to pay for
gasoline, he had prevailed upon the Continental to
putin filling stations over the state.
AS a result there has been a wave Of protest, for
it seems that the profit that has been taken by local
filling stations is no larger than the profit which the
Continental proposes TO take, and it is held to be
merely a plan to turn this business over to a concern
which has its headquarters outside of the state, to be
just another plan for sending Wyoming money away
from home.
THE protest is general from all parts of the state
and the governor now knows what others think
about tn
, 1921-12-05

nrst-nighters who go to the theater
% be shown.
In Way Down East II is quite
evident that the wizard Of the him
has a greater picture than the Birth
OF a Nation" and We are looking for
ward with Interest to It's coming to
the Iris.
The east In support OF Miss Gish
and Ar Rarthelmass includes such
psominent players a. Burr Mcintosh.
Mary Hay. Lowell Sherman, Kate
Bruce. Creighton Hale. AIRS. Morgan
Belmont, George Neville. EDGAR Mel.
son. Viva Ogden. Florence short. Mrs.
David Landau. josephine Bernard.
Emily. Fftzroy, Patricia Fruen and
, 1921-12-05

Sd \ 20 receive the proper
benefit intended sSy our free educa-
tional school system. II you know OF
any chiIdrcn 50 situated az 10 he IN
able to receive these advantages. By
all means report It to the chamber OF
COMMERCE. II you have no child Of
your own 10 educate. YOU can do no
nobier work than contribute 20 the
education Of the child OF another.
some Of U greatest men have been
the children OF obocure parents Of
mail means Help 10 see 70 Il that
every child Of humble station IL az
fcrded an opportunity to make the
most OF hfe-to become OF proper use
and future Influence in continuing the
United States as toe greatest Of the
nations Of the earth X. s. w.
, 1921-12-05
THE RECORD oE coNcREss-

Whatever criticism we feel at times should be di-
reeted at the congress, HONESTLY compels that 1t be
given credit for its accomplishment And when the
record is reviewed, whether = has been done our way
or in some ether way the record is one in which most
any citizen can take pride. A brief resume of the
special session shows these things done:
Federal Administration-The budget act, providing
Ter Z more businesslike manner of handling the tax
payers money. The Sweet act establishing the vet
ef&"5- fureau By which affairs of ex-soldiers have
teea rent~alfgel and delays minimized. The bill ap-
pf2rHas1s Sis,o"0,0 600 TO continue the work of the
siarp.-r oo@ri. hauisruptod br Lhe precious admin
ls-Fasior' ReodjuEaacrt Of compensation Of postal
, 1921-12-05
British Prince
Is Entertained
By Fire Dance

EIKANER, india. Dec. g. a re
liglous FIRE dance was held for the
Prince OF Wales Ms part OF the pro
gram OF entertainment given during
his stay here. Bare legged natives
danced through the embers OF n great
bonfire built in the quadrangle OF thu
fort. As they danced they SING wind.
" md snatrhed up portions OF the
fiery mas while they placed in their
mouths. Subsequently they pirou-
cited before the prince. inviting in
spection OF their legs and feet which
were apparently moist and cool,
Several members of the princes
staff burned their fingers In attempt
ing to pick up Eome of h cmbers.
, 1921-12-05

As a result Of a recent poisoning
case In Paris. a law has been promul-
gated prohibiting h sale OF b2cinL
the same as iaudalum and the like.
without q docter's prescription. on the
ground that the bacillus 4 the mod
arm poisercr's ready venpoH.
, 1921-12-05
IS PROPERTY OWNERS IN
CHEYENNE ARE ACCUSED
UNDER ABATEMENT ACT

CHEYENNE. wyo. Dec. 5.-Eigh-
teen cases against owners OF chey-
enne property alleged % nave been
used for gambling, Bookkeeping or in--
moral purposes were held here by
United States District Attorney AL
bort ID. Walton. In each Instance, Il is
intimatsd. II q conviction Is obtained
the state will be requested - proceed
against the defendant under the state
ahatement tatute.
Evening star., 1921-10-09
TELLS Of WORK ON
TRANSPORTATION
M. J. GormIey Speaks Of
Railroad Situation Before
Association.

NJ. J. Gormley, chairman of the car
service division of the American Rail
way Association, speaking FRIDAY to
the convention of the traffic group of
the National Retail Dry Goods Associa-
Gon, at the Raleigh Hotel, discussed the
railroad situation.
The speaker took up four salient
points of the problem, asking himself
the following questions: I'm what re-
spect does the freight service need
building up? What are the basic facts
in connection with the transportation
industry today that make this build
ing up or rebuilding necessary? What
are the vital necessities of the rail-
roads I'm the building up or rebuilding
program. and what is the paramount
necessity of the shippers in this build
| ing-up program which the railroads
are uDdertaking?"
Answering the first question, Mr.
GOrmley said that the problem now
before the railroads is to repair or re-
build the bad-order cars that can be
so treated, and to replace with new
cars those that cannot be repaired or
rebuilt economically, and to make
other necessary additions to the equip
ment
Taking up the second question, Mr.
Gormley said:
"Our memories are pretty short in
titiS tpuHtFS, bul II you Will recall,
the railroad officers were for several
years pointing out to the people that
unless there was an increase In their
revenues they would be unable to eX-
pand to meet the growing transporta-
tion needs Of the country. IT is re
grettable that they We're able to coll
vince only themselves of this fact
This is the real reason why build
fng-up program of the railroads is
necessary and in progress.
I This brings US to question No. g.
continued Mr.. Garmlcy. "as to the vi
tai necessities in this building up or
rebuilding program. This can he stat
sd III three words-Su1ficient net earn
tngs"
Speaking of question No 4. Mr.
GoruIley said:
u wonder how many of US today
The right hand of industry. The lack
of transportation today has more T."
do with famine in China and Russia
than than anything ,Si else else. ASSUME you al
about 2.0.000 miles of mainline
tracks. and If We include all of the
sidings this mileage would reach 400
o00. Transportation is the biggest in
great many years the railroad uevel-
"pment was very much ahead of the
Industrial development. The foresight
of the railroad officers that made that
possible i'll the past is just as great to-
day rs 1t was then, and they will meet
the situation ard again bring railroad
development 70 the point where tt
leads the industrial development il
they are given Il reasonably free hand
where their incentive and initiative
can be used to its fullest extent. Take
away the initiative of an organiza-
ton and you have undermined its
foundation"
Addresses BY Lew Hahn, managing
director of the associa ton: e. II. Sea-
man of Pittsburgh. Pa. and Harold Il.
Young. Washington secretary of the
association. close the convention this
afternoon.
Evening star., 1921-10-09
new WARD BUILDING
AT MT. ALTO HOSPITAL
Wisconsin Avenue Plant Gains 100
Beds by Latest Addition.
Cost $5OO,OOO.

\ new ward building was completed
last week at Mount Alto Hospital on
Wisconsin avenue. The new ward
building will accommodate 1c0 beds
and will bring the bed capacity Of
Mount Alto up TO about go beds. or
about double its present capacity.
The new building was constructed
at a cost Of approximately $500, 600
and represents the last word in sana-
torium hospital facilities. It will be
used largely for cases from the Dis
trict of Columbia and nearby locali-
ties.
In addition to the new wing, a mod
ern operating room is being fitted out
in the hospital. which will enable 1t
to care for all classes Of surgical
cases both minor and major The
operating building will comprise both
a dayligh and an artificial light. or
dark, operating room, dental clinic
and IN eye, ear and throat clinic and
operating room. These alterations
are now nearing completion.
Following the opening Of the new
ward building, an inspection trip was
made through the hospital by Albert
Il. Ham, manager Of the fourth dis
trict, in which Mount Alto Is located,
and II. II. Raege. local representative
CT the disqualification committee Of
the American Legion. They took mess
with the patients and declared that
both the food and the service was all
that might be required. Mr.. Raege
said the hospital and its equipment
are very satisfactory from the Ie-
eion's point of view.
Evening star., 1921-10-09
WANT EVERY Dc. ADULT
IN CITIZENSHIP DRIVE
Citizens Associations Also Anxious
for Host of Woman
Members.

y thorough canvass Of downtown
office buildings will be a feature Of
the campaign to be conducted the last
week Of October to register every
adult in the District In the organized
citizenship movement.
Don III. York. chairman of the COM
mittee appointed by the Federation OF
Citizens Associations, to direct the
registration campaign, will designate
a prominent citizen within the next
few days to take charge of the can
VaSS.
Another outstanding feature of the
campaign will be the effort to enroll
as many women as possible in the
citizens associations. Mrs. Nanette
b. Paul. chairman of the woman's s
committee. will meet with her COM
mittee in the board room of tie Dis
trict building tomorrow night to map
out that phase Of the campaign.
Although a majority of the asso-
Citations have had woman members In
the past, the feminine citizens of
Washington have never been as active
In these neighbortood organizations
as the men.
With the right of voting now being
exercised by the women Of the nation,
the committee in charge Of registra-
tfon week believes that the mothers,
wives and daughters Of Washington
should begin TO take. an active part in
TIE municipal affairs Of their city.
Evening star., 1921-10-09
The New Hoosier Saves More Than Steps

Many authorities on Domestic Science
have claimed that the Hoosier Tool Com
partment Tray is the greatest single con-
venience ever built in Kitchen Cabinet
Even when the table top is fully extended
this tray puts the smallest kitchen tools
directly at your fingers ends. The New
Improved Hoosier Beauty not only saves
more steps than any other kitchen device
but in addition gives you big saving in
time and worry.
This is only one Of the many labor.saving
improvements presented in the New Hoos-
ier. Each of these features is highly inn
portant-but features do not of themselves
make Kitchen Cabinet-the all.mportant'
thing is the arrangement.