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Evening star., 1922-10-23
The Women's City Club.

In its efforts to enlarge It's member
ship the Women's City Club Is merely
expressing the natural desire Of a
healthy organization to grow to ma.
ture stature. This club, formed three
years ago, was a manifestation Of a
civic spirit on the part of the women
of Washington, induced, perhaps. by
the formation Of the mems City Club
a short time previously. along lines Of
ment. The pioneers pursued a wise
course in enlisting the aid Of women
Of all groups and sections Of the city.
They aimed at no merely social or.
ganization. designed simply for the
pleasure Of members. but they sought
to bring together into one association
the women who were willing and able
to work for the betterment Of condi.
tions and for the attainment Of the
high ideals of citizenship.
The time has come when the mem
bership must be enlarged If the club
is to continue its good work and Is
to remain a force for the advance.
ment Of the capital. Serving no fac.
tional or class purpose. this admirable
organization seeks only the good Of
the community. 1t divides into sec.
tons to work intensively along specific
lines. 1t offers to every member a
field Of usefulness that is congenial
and attractive. To the extent that the
women. as well as the men. Of the
District unite thus in the promotion
Of the civic interests and the social
welfare Of Washington this city will
become, as it should be, a model for
all Americans, a city of order and
clean living, of good works and Of
healthful progress, Intellectually,
spiritually and politically.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

|"HD following is q story that
was told me by the man in
question; Just how accurate
It is IL a matter that can
not decide. The wife of the Aforesaid
to sit down with her offspring and
read the masaxines that are devoted
to things Of q mechanical nature,
claiming that by displaying interest
In things of this character her son
and heir will benefit more than II he
read about these things by himself
Some time ago the father returned
home after having sampled some
rather forceful apricot brandy that
a friend of his had brought from an
adjoining state. In all candor, it
must be acknowledged that when he
reached home his steps were not as
certain as they might have been.
Friend wife. observing 1t. was keenly
disappointed. as they had an engage
ment for an early dinner with some
friends. Nevertheless, she bade him
climb into his dinner clothes, and
then patiently explained to him that
in order that he might preserve a
complete equilibrium she was going
to insist that he carry in his pocket
one of their sons toys, and this Is
the reason why q certain gentleman,
whose name has more than once ap-
peared in.rthe press. attended a dinner
with gyroscope in his pocket
x * X
MUCH has been written about the
1V1 odd names that have been given
tearooms throughout the land. OF
course, the more bizarre names for
restaurants have. for years, obtained
in the city OF San Francisco, but one
that Is enismatical. at least to the
passerby. is to be seen near the navy
yard. 1t is called THE Visible" 1
wonder why?
X + X 4
THERE will be a large number of
i new motor cars in the District
during the coming year. and it Is
high time that some rules and regu-
lattons be provided which will curb
the carelessness of both drivers and
pedestrians. In this city of beautiful
wide streets (although many of them i
bumpy In spots) are many drivers Of |
cars who should have their permits |
revoked until they learn how to |
drive or else are willing to sub
scribe to the regulations now in force. |
On the other hand there are dozens |
and dozens of pedestrians who pay
no attention to traffic signals, who
Evening star., 1922-10-23
Marriage Insurance in Sight.

The frequency Of divorce. proving
that great percentage Of marriages
are failures. together with the ac-
companying problems Of alimony or
other means Of support for the divided
family. has very naturally. it would
seem. brought forward through enter
prising insurance men the recon-
mendation that divorce insurance be
established as a system.
Two phases of the subject have
been advanced. The first suggestion
was that insurance policies against
rather unlikely to win favor with
happy brides and grooms, who. of
course, believe that they will live
blissfully ever after. Another recon-
mendation is that the policies be
written for happy marriages. rather
York Insurance Press suggests that
a joint endowment policy for husband
and wife, payable to both in full at
the end Of twenty-five years, or to
either on the death of the other.
would attain the desired end by a
smaller benefit to the innocent part
ner in case Of divorce. This stipula-
tion would. it is thought, check hasty
divorce action on the part Of the
aggrieved one.
This sort Of insurance would remove
something Of the element Of romance
from marriage and would have q
tendency to Jar upon tender senti-
ment. but this 10 a highly practical
age, and even the most loving brides
sometimes have an eye to their per-
sonal interests.
These are progressive days Mar
riage. once thought to be an insur.
ance In itself for happy life, is no
longer to be depended on. The out
come Is uncertain. The young bride
and groom who start out with happy
hopes may be In the divorce courts
five years hence. If there is any way
Of increasing the stability of the
welded life. even through a cold busi-
ness arrangement. ought it not be
done? II the pledges Of the marriage
ceremony are not enough, insurance
may help.-Muncie.S Star.
Evening star., 1922-10-23
Here and There i'm W ashington
BY "THE MAJOR"

cross in the middle Of tho block, .,
who saunter leisurely from curb tc
curb with eyes closed orSsa. paper
held In front Of the nose There
are many professional drivers who
appear to think that the streets are
made for their use alone, and who
II demonstrated with by either an.
other driver or q pedestrian turn
loose q stream of profanity thai
would bring q blush of shame to the
cheek Of the lowest inhabitant of the
toughest community in the country
All Of which Is very poor advef-
tisement for the nations capital.
II y Il X
THE first cold and rainy day
teaches a lesson In preparedness
that Is observed by the careful motor.
LIST, who takes out his chains and sees
that every link and crossbar is in
shape to stand the rigors OF the ice
and snow covered pavement-a stitch
in time saves nine.
Il X + 4
THERE. is no doubt that many citi-
i zens have often wondered why
1t is that the large gasoline tanks
that carry their supply down to fill
ing stations always have a chain
dragging from the rear with six
inches. or more touching the ground.
Many, perhaps, have thought it was
due to the carelessness of the driver
but one of the mahouts that pilot
these elephantine carriers told me
the other day that the chain was
placed in that position 80 that If the
tank should be struck by lightning
the bolt would follow the chain to
the ground and that In ninety mine
cases out Of a hundred there would
be no explosion of the gasoline-an-
other mystery solved.
Il + X
TT will not be long before Hal
i loween will be with us. and it Is
we'll to remember that the youngsters
in their enthusiasm are not re-
spectors Of persons or property, and
while only in college towns do they
put a horse and buggy in a classroom
or mark up buildings with daubs Of
red paint, there are many pranks for
which 1t is well to be on the look
out. 1t is earnestly hoped. how
ever, that the police will see that
there is no throwing OF flour or other
substances that will injure garments
Pure, wholesome fun is enjoyed by
all. but destructive pranks should
not be tolerated.
Evening star., 1922-10-23
Turkey Will Be Purely Moslem.

When Rafet Pasha. representative
Of Mustafa Kemal Pasha, the VIC
torious leader Of the Turkish ma
tionalists. entered Constantinople the
other day representatives Of the sui
tan called upon him to pay their
respects. He received their cards
with expressions of surprise: he de-
clared ignorance Of their official ex-
istence; he recognized no such au-
thority as they assumed. They re-
turned to the Yildis palace much dis
comfited and somewhat fearful Of
what their treatment portended.
Well may these emissaries Of the
sultan trembie. For It IL evidently
~ purpose Of the Kemalists to re-
Evening star., 1922-10-23
EDITORIAL DIGEST

the criminal class is unfounded. But
for the collection to have any value
1t would have to be SO arranged and
manned as to make 1t possible quickly
to name the owner of any prints sent
in for identifcataion." which would
make its immediate and proper use
out OF the question. In addition. it
should be remembered, the Pittsburgh
Chronicle-Telegram says. ingenious
criminals are beginning to adopt
schemes to defeat the fnger-print
system" and the Cedar Rapids Ca
zette holds that "it is unfortunate
that the use of finger prints for
Identification has been associated ex-
clusively with crime" etc. because
I'VE have habit Of assuming that
the other fellows associations are all
Of his own choosing and We Judge him
accordingly."
Evening star., 1922-10-23

Reporters find it difficult to secure
information about the ex-kaiser's we'd
ding. The absence of lese majeste ad.
vantages makes 1t necessary to be
even more cautious than in the old
days.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

No man could serve 30 long and so
conspicuously as Lloyd George did
without making enemies. And in the
life Of a statesman the time Is sure to
come when political enmities are more
powerful than national gratitude.
Evening star., 1922-10-23
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANpER JOHNSON,

Retirement.
I'm going to retire."
A great man said.
mo more do I desire
The pace I've led"
Though from official might
He passed away.
Men vow he led Alright,
Throughout the fray.
And when this mortal life
He rounded out,
His wisdom led our strife
In hours Of doubt.
The truths he lived to state
We still admire.
A man that's truly great
Cannot retire.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

The United States Congress has had
its anxieties about waterways, but
none compared to those experienced
by parliament regarding the Oar.
danelles.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

The man who announced the intend.
ed assassination Of Chancellor wirth
proved to be one Of those misguided
beings whose capacity for humor is
limited to practical Joke.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

Germany's financial stress might
find some alienation II Wilhelm had
arranged to place the contracts for his
wedding festivities with Berlin cater.
ers and costumers.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

1t Is necessary and proper to re.
mind a few District Of Columbia citi.
zens that the fact that a man Is a non.
voter does not entitle him to be non.
taxpayer.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

1t would be a benefit If Mustapha
Kenal could study a meeting Of the
shriners and see how the fez can be
made an emblem Of happiness and fel.
iowship.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

Uncle Sam is not aloof so far as
sport is concerned. America likes to
play foot ball much more than Eng
land likes to play base ball.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

Booze for foreign diplomats al
Washington will be brought in aboard
foreign battleships. Now we under
stand why foreign Eoysrnments post.
poned scrapping their navies-New
York American.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

In Colorado various radicals are
for the time being for the sake Of
afiliating with a working organiza.
ton.
Evening star., 1922-10-23
Restraint Required.

The right to talk is claimed by men
In moments grim or breezy.
Free speech Is always proper-when
It's not too free and easy.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

John Barleycorn has difficulty in
meeting his fellow myth. Father Nep-
tune, on convivial terms.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

Jud Tunkins says he believes what
they say about George Washington
being a silent man. because q man
who always aims to toll the truth ts
liable to be slow to talk.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

One of the things New Brunswick.
N. j.. Is apparently in need Of is a
curfew law.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

Fable: Once there was a man who
didn't think he would be mere ef-
dcient than his wife as housekeeper
st. Joseph News-Press,
Evening star., 1922-10-23
A Delicate Distinction.

do you think" remarked the agri-
cultural member, that there are too
many lawyers in Congress?"
NO" replied Senator Sorghum;
mot real lawyers"
Evening star., 1922-10-23

When q small-city man complains
that crossing Main street is danger
Gus business. he is boastinE, not CON.
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

These days it's about as important
to forget something each day as it 10
to learn something each day.-Florida
Times-Union.
Evening star., 1922-10-23
The "Too Many" Fallacy.

The president Of the Dartmouth COLI
lege says that too many men are
going to college," Farmers sometimes
complain that their crops are too
larEe-too many prunes to be dried,
too many apples Malthus. famous in
vestigator. many years ago worked
out the alarming theory that the time
was sure to come when too MANY
babies would be born-too many
babies for the amount of food in the
world. But the only reason there are
too many apples on the trees is that
there are too few people with money
enough to buy them at q good price.
And every one knows that too many
babies are not being born. The world
has taken care Of that Alarmists tell
Henry Ford every year that he is
making too many automobiles; every
year. however. he proves that if he
could have made more Fords he could
have sold them. And the president Of
Dartmouth ought to know that IL he
can only educate the too many men
VINO 60 70 college the country will
soon ma use for them.-Sap Fran
cisco Call and Post.
A widely advertised SOAP will soon
be the only floating bar.-Jackson-
Largest ukulele factory in the world
burns. Now to deal with the saxo.
phone.-Wal Street Journal.
And. speaking again Of evolution. II
isn't strange that "The Boy Orator Of
the Platte" has become q platitude.-
Columbia Record.
These days it's about as important
to forget something each day as 1t 10
to learn something each day.-Florida
Times-Union.
Fable: Once there was a man who
didn't think he would be more ef-
dcient than his wife as a housekeeper.
st. Joseph News-Press.
When q smal1-city man complains
that crossing Main street is danger
ous business. he Is boastinE, not com.
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Steinmetx says that four hours is
days work. We hereby apply to
the famous electrician for e Job
! ;Asheville Times.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

SteinmetE says that four hours Is
q days work. We hereby apply to
the famous electrician for q Job
:AshevtlIe TimeA
Evening star., 1922-10-23

"I's heard dat it takes q thief to
ketch a thief. said Uncle Eben. but
I doesn' see no sense to it. Mos Of
EN- pears like dey had deir own pus-
sonal business to tend tor
Evening star., 1922-10-23
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
TO the use for republica tion of all news dis
patches credited to II or not otherwise credited
IN this paper nnd also the local news pub.
SPECIAL dispa tches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1922-10-23
The Telephone Trill.

"Our telephone operator is g. very
cultured young woman"
''Yes: but she appears to be a little
uncertain on spelling. I can't make
up my mind as to how many RS she
thinks there are in the word three "
Evening star., 1922-10-23

And. speaking again Of evolution. II
isn't strange that "The Boy Orator Of
the Platte" has become q platitude-
Columbia Record.
Evening star., 1922-10-23

Largest ululele factory in the world
burns. nov 70 deal with the saxo-
Evening star., 1922-10-23

(To BE Continued Tomorrow.D
Evening star., 1922-10-23

= Sir Arthur Conan Doyle yesterday
closed his article describing Q lunch
con In which the social life was being
discussed. continuing today. he says:
Evening star., 1922-10-23

A widely advertised soap will soon
be the only floating bar.-Jackson-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-10-24
EASTERN STAR ENTERTAINS
- LARGE NUMBER OF VISITORS

About seventy out OF town visi-
tors we're entertained by the local
Order of Eastern Star in Bemidji
Monday at the school Of instruction
which opened with an afternoon SEES
sion at che Moose Hall. The opening
work was done by the Bemidji chap
ter, as was also the examination OF
visitors; the balloting by the Walker
chapter. A 6 o'clock supper was SER
we'd the visitors and members of the
local chapter in the basement of the
Presbyterian church about $50 par
taking.
At the evening session the Degree
work was done by the Grand Rapids
chapter and the Closing by Deer
River. At II o'clock lunch was Serv-
ed and those coming by train took
the night trains for their homes.
Gifts of flowers were presented to
the state officers, Mrs. Hattie Mad
son, Grand Matron; Mrs. F.. H.
Smith, grand warder; land Mrs. G.
E. Carson, grand deputy.EA.iq ID
The Grand Rapids, Deer River,
Cass Lake, Walker and other chap
ters were represented,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-10-24
LEGION POST TO ENJOY !
BIG DINNER THURSDAY

4 Although only a fair sized at
tendance has been assured to date,
it is expected that at least so or 10
more replies will be received today
and tomorrow to the invitations sent
out for the big game dinner to be
served to the Ralph Gracies post of
the American Legion for its mem
bers at the Elks club rooms Thurs
day evening, shortly afterl7 o'clock.
Those who plan lensattendihg and who
have not yet returned their answer
are urged to .doasol at once so that
sufficient reservations may be made.
The feed will be practically free
Of charge and those who attend Will
be entertained with avery. promising
program. The regular meeting Of
the post will be. held after the din
ner is served and at this meeting
final plans for Armistce Day will be
announced. One. of the members
{. present is to receive an attendance
prize Of SIS. There is, every indica-
ton that this will be one of the most
enthusiastic meetings ever held by the
local post and an attendance Of at
least 125 members is expected. r.
I B. Lycan has charge Of the feed and
il. Pearce is arranging the program
of entertainment. 2
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-10-24
RESULTS CALLED TEST
OF USE OF ROAD FUND
State and Local Road Funds
and Returns Are Compared
By Frazee Newspaper

Quoting onicial showings that be-
tween $2O,00O,0O0 and $21,000,00O
year is being spent on local roads
in Minnesota by county and town.
ship boards and city and village coun-
ellis, while between 100000 and
$8,0OO,00O, disbursed by the state
auditor and state, treasurer is being
used on the 1000 miles of trunk
highways or Rabcock roads, the Fra
zee Weekly Press adds:
1T can be readily seen that our
roads are far from all being under
the control of Mr.. ,Babcock, or the
one man Commissioner. It will be
noticed that counties for the cores
pondnig years have levied between
100000 and 100000 more than
the entire trunk highway funds, in
GLIDING the federal aid. There are
43O members of the various county
boards.
"The township boards for the same
year levied and expended more mon
ey than the entire motor vehicle tax.
Eghty-siv counties with 80 town.
ship board members would make a
grand army of 7,74O board members
spending the twonship road funds.
The cities and villages expend a
large sum for road. and street i'm
provementi and on top of all this the
various counties get over 100000
year to expend along with the
$1O,0O0,O0O levied by the counties.
rere is a chance to thing about big
figures and commence right at home.
"Look where the. Highway De-
partment has been working and you
will find where much is being ac-
complished and the state is getting
value received for the $7,5OO,OOO.
Then start out to find where the
$2O,OO0,0OO expended by the army
of authorities who have handled it..
Then draw your own conclusions"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-10-24
MERCHANTS COMMITTEE
HAS BUSINESS MEETING

The merchants committee of the
Civic and Commerce association en-.
joyed a banquet and business ses'
sion at the association rooms Mon
day night. %#g@2s 49,.
The committee on advertising sub.
mitted for the approval of the mem
bers an outline of what is to con-
stitue the so-called objectional ad
vertising and solicitation. The mat
ter was submitted in the form of 8
resolution and will be placed before
the association for; final action.
p The next meeting Of the merchants
will be held Monday, Nov. 49, al
which time certain; phases of store
business will be fully discussed. The
program promises to be Of a nature
in which all will be permitted to par
ticipate. - &. ,,,>,.a4t
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-10-24
LOCAL CHlR0PRACT0RS.
ATTEND STATE MEETING

DR.. A. Dannenberg and DR.. E. r.
Two of this city attended the third
annual convention of the Assocat-
ton of Minnesota Chiropractors held
Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the
Palm room of the St. Paul Hotel,
St. Paul. ~ ,..:
DR.. Bernard S. Determan Of Litch-
field opened the Sunday morning pro-
gram with a talk on "Chiropractic in
Minnesota" He was followed by DR..
N. C. Ross, Fort Wayne, Ind, who
spoke on "a Constructive Chiroprac-
tic Program" ..n . 1.. =
"Why Chiropractors Succeed" was
the topic selected by DR.. A. w.
Schwetert of Sioux Falls, S. D. and
DR.. o. H. Wittenberg Of Minneapolis
spoke on Standardized Chiroprac-
TIC" - e.. -
Officers selected are as follows:
president, DR.. o. w. Whittenberg.
Minneapolis first vice-president, Dr..
F. Dunn, Ortonville; second vice
president, DR.. G. NJ. Morrein, Az
bert Lea; secretary, DR.. Flolid, Little
FALL; treasurer, DR.. ]. E. Curtis,
Minneapolis. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-10-24
FARMERS LOCAL FAIRS :.
tr
:, CONSIDERED HELPFUL
Asst. County Agent Reports
Fine Gathering in North
- Hagali Township
(By Edison Washburn)

| ..\oy GNSOI w
1t was my privilege last Friday, to
be present at and judge the exhibits
brought out at the North School in
District AZ of North Hagali township
and we shall report fine gathering
Of people who are particularly am
bilious in their crops, their commun-
ity- and themselves.
The one great lesson brought out
at the fair was the fact that people
as a whole are endeavoring to bring
themselves to better plan of living
and the exhibits brought out were
equal in many respects to those ex-
hibited at our county fair and there
is no doubt in my mind that there
should be more of these community
fairs held in order to foster this
movement, and teach the boys and
girls the necessary requirements for
any entry of the various classes that
will make them become feeders for
larger community fairs, county fairs
and the state fair.
The Home Demonstration depart
ment was we'll represented with
cookery and sewing of various kinds,
which was judged by Miss Julia Mel
son, Home Economics teacher of the
Bemidji public schools.
j. C. McGhee, county superintend-
ent of schools, gave very interest
ing talk on the matter of rural schools
and their development and also in re-
gard to the fair of the community.
His talk was followed by one from
Fred S. Clarke of Warren who talked
of their work with pig clubs and
benefits. to be derived from pig and
clubs by the school children. In
connection with this thought, I wish
to mention a matter of live topic
and suggest that R. Thompkins, the
young man who now is and has been
for the past two years in charge of
the North School, be encouraged to
follow up and foster this matter of
club work. Mr.. Thompkins is very
capable fellow and has the conf
dence of everyone in his territory.
The program was furnished prin-
cipally by J. G. WinlSjer, from the
us. Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. c., who spoke upon
the better sires illustrated by charts
and figures proving, beyond the
shadow of doubt, it was our ability
to organize bull associations not only
in this county but throughout the
United State. Following his talk steps
were taken to organize a community
club also a Holstcin and Guernsey
block. The officers selected for the
community club are as follows: Henry
Gripp,. president; Andrew Lokken,
vice president; C. Ewing, sec'y-teras'